"Garman has a unique approach to teaching that not only taught me the foundations of Visual FX, but a new way to look at the process itself. After taking two of his classes I was more comfortable creating visuals than after two years of art school."
Jacob Clark, Rhythm & Hues and Digital Domain
"Garman is a leader and innovator in visual effects for the last two decades.
Without his training, skill, and help I would not be working in
3D graphics today."
Without his training, skill, and help I would not be working in
3D graphics today."
Thanai Yuangsuwan "Nai"
Currently working on
"House Detectives" For HGTV.
"Garman was fundamental in my development as a Visual Effects Artist. As my professor at SCAD, not only he taught me how important research and reference are important in the creative process, but he also introduced me into a real production environment in the classroom.
Garman always tries to keep the students motivated and involved with the class and the industry. He was the one that created and motived us to have a Visual Effects Club in school that would improve the involvement between students and their work.
He also got me in touch with a friend of his at Digital Domain so he could help me out in one of my class projects.
Today I work at a production house in Brazil (in my home town) and I do the particle effects for all projects that come here. Almost every project that has special effects on it, I'm the guy to do it.
And I'm glad to try and say that I'm one of the few people here in my country that knows how to deal with particle effects and how to create a collaborative environment in a production.
And I can thank Garman for that."
Abraham Aguiar
Garman always tries to keep the students motivated and involved with the class and the industry. He was the one that created and motived us to have a Visual Effects Club in school that would improve the involvement between students and their work.
He also got me in touch with a friend of his at Digital Domain so he could help me out in one of my class projects.
Today I work at a production house in Brazil (in my home town) and I do the particle effects for all projects that come here. Almost every project that has special effects on it, I'm the guy to do it.
And I'm glad to try and say that I'm one of the few people here in my country that knows how to deal with particle effects and how to create a collaborative environment in a production.
And I can thank Garman for that."
Abraham Aguiar
"My studies with Garman were instrumental in getting me interested in Houdini Visual Effects and in getting my career started. His instruction, based upon years of industry experience, was invaluable.
I learned not only the specifics of software functionality, but many things about how productions are run."
I learned not only the specifics of software functionality, but many things about how productions are run."
Andrew Paules, , Rhythm & Hues, Martian Labs and Digital Domain
"Aside from his two decades of field experience, Garman has a great enthusiasm and is able to find out a student's potential to effectively teach them the related tool of trade.
It is rare to find a veteran as Garman with the combination of proven production experience, related business knowledge, work ethic, and are able to teach well."
It is rare to find a veteran as Garman with the combination of proven production experience, related business knowledge, work ethic, and are able to teach well."
Alex Lim, Rhythm & Hues, DNA Productions and Digital Domain
"The first time I used the Houdini software was in one of Garman's
classes. I was apprehensive at first because the software seemed difficult to understand, but Garman was a down to earth instructor who really took a personal interest in my progress; and that helped me out tremendously.
I definitely recommend him as an instructor to anyone who is interested in learning visual effects."
classes. I was apprehensive at first because the software seemed difficult to understand, but Garman was a down to earth instructor who really took a personal interest in my progress; and that helped me out tremendously.
I definitely recommend him as an instructor to anyone who is interested in learning visual effects."
Mark Malenich
"The first thing I noticed about Garman was his enthusiasm and interest in making sure I did a great job and learned all I could. But more than that, Garman's knowledge and experience with visual effects helped me to build a strong foundation for my career. He has an amazing insight on how to best approach problem solving, and those insights continue to guide me to this day."
Renee Tam, Pixar and DNA Productions
"What better opportunity than to learn from an enthusiast and professional who knows how computer graphics should be taught. Garman has set a standard in teaching that I was fortunate enough to experience. I hope many others will be awarded this same opportunity."
Phillip Prahl, Digital Domain and Sony Pictures Imageworks
"Garman is an exceptionally great teacher with vast knowledge and industrial experience. Just the names of movies he had worked on would blow anyone's mind away. He is a patient and dedicated teacher for the times that he has taught me. Wow! It's almost a decade ago but I can still clearly remember his innovative teachings and interesting classes!"
Alvin Sebastian Hoo ordix.com
"Garman has a unique approach to teaching that quickly draws you in. He challenges you to think about all aspects of visuals effects not just the dots flying around on screen. His enthusiasm to share his knowledge and experience continues to draw people in from all over. Garman's track record speaks for itself both as an artist and as a professor."
Jaymie Miguel, Digital Domain and Rhythm & Hues
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15654 Quorum Drive, Addison, TX 75001 (469)374-9975
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2669, Addison, TX 75001
"Garman Herigstad, is one of the most talented lecturer I ever came across. His classes are always fun, interesting, entertaining and intriguing to say the least!
I have benefited tremendously from Garman and it has helped me in paving a bright career path for me. I would not hesitate to sign up for his courses when the right time comes again!. "
Julian Khor
CG Lead in a game company, Singapore
I worked with Garman as a coworker on Day After Tomorrow. I worked under him on Stealth, and prior to that, had him as a professor. I can say without a doubt you will not find a more qualified, better mentor to guide you into the field of visual fx. He is truly a rare find, able to combine years of A-list experience with a genuine enjoyment of teaching. I owe him a great deal for where I am today, he's definitely one of the good guys.
-Jason Mayer
Dreamworks SKG
-Jason Mayer
Dreamworks SKG