VFXWorld ends the month and our focus on education and jobs with an informative school survey that covers everything from core philosophies to evolving tools and curricula to meet the digital demands our ever changing 3D industries. Technology vs. technique. It's always a tough balancing act. Plus Steven Mirkin gets a few helpful hints from vfx houses about what they're looking for in new hires. And Greg Singer speaks with Softimage, authorized training centers and others to learn about the educational push to bring XSI to a wider creative community.

Bill Desowitz
Editor