Thursday, February 3, 2011
Goals
More Reel Findings
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Demo Reel Research
- I liked the style of this reel, how animated the title was that personalized her name and intro of her character. I also liked the mixed animation and drawing styles she carried throughout the piece.
- No way will my demo reel be as night as this one but If you were to look at his courses that he took at VFS you will see that this demo reel follows it to a T. He shows off extremely realistic models of his characters and their poly maps. I love that the demo reel is inspired by Casablanca - As time goes by.
- I choose to talk about this demo reel because she puts in things I want to included in my own demo reel. I want to quickly run through drawings and sketches I've done over the years from this school and the last. I also want to bring in my sculpture art as well. I dont think she had the best demo reel but she showed her skills as a sculpture artist well.
New Time Line
I did fall a scene behind but I plan to catch it up this week and over the weekend as well.
Jan
week1 - Pitch
week2 - scene 4 - Wake up shots
Feb
week 1- Couples Discovery - scene 5 - Girl 1, Birds - artist statement workshop 12:10-1:00 DA Media - Contract Slip Due
week 2- Finish Birds - Proposal Due - all demo resorces due, organized and ready
week 3- Scene 6 - Girl 2, (music and effects) - Exhibition Deposit Form Due
week 4- Finish 6 and cont. Music and Effects - Artist Statement Draft Due - Exhibition Form Due
March
week 1- Girl 3, Scene 7 Sad Walk - Hanging Workshop 12:10-1:00pm Callicott
week 2- Scene 10 - Fire fly follow - Artist Statement Draft 2 Due
week 3- spring break (record trumpet sounds)(music)
week 4- Scene 11 - Ending (boy meets girl) - Career Services Form Due
March 30th - Final Artist Statement Aca. Affairs Due - Final Gallery Label Submission Slip Due - Final Artist Statement Formatting Due - Artist Statement Final Comm. due - Final Gallery Label Submitted on computer - Artist Statement Final Submitted on computer
April
week 1- Final Touches on Shots Needed
week 2- Finish any sounds needed
week 3- Composite - Critique
week 4- Revisions If any are left - Mandatory Presentation of Work Deadline 12:10-12:30 Main Gallery - Final Installation Form Due Main Gallery
April 29 - Group 2 Exhibition 5:00-7:00
May 13th - Senior Presentation Show
More Job Research and Unpacking and My Big Plan (in the making)
After my meeting with Gadsby I had a better direction for what to look for and where. One of the links she gave me was Gamasutra.com. This was a great site to visit because it allowed me to search out companies in Seattle which is were I would like to work from. I decided after researching the area to post more Jobs and the companies I see myself working in.
First off I want to mention that ever since visiting Seattle over the summer, I fell completely in love with the atmosphere, the people, and the Art around the area. I have always known that I would need to move in order to start my career because Memphis is very limited, but it is hard to leave home and family.
I'm interested in 3D modeling and Texturing using Maya and Zbrush. I don't have much experience in rigging but it is something I want to learn. I have a few Maya and zbrush Models to show in my demo reel and if time permits I plan to increase what I have. As for my 2D animation skills, I am hoping my senior project helps show off the environment I'm creating for my creatures.
Using Gamasutra.com I was able to pull up gaming companies around Seattle.
WB Games Inc: FX Artist
http://www.warnerbroscareers.com/
WB Games is a new production studio formed in Kirkland, WA which is about 20 mins. drive out of Seattle from where I would like to live. They are dedicated to the development of games and interactive entertainment across all major console, PC and handheld platforms. The production company works closely with other Warner Bros. divisions such as Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Warner Home Video. WB Games oversees the creation of games by internally owned developers as well as wide array of talented external game development companies. They are currently hiring for multiple key positions, the company also offers competitive salaries and benefits.
They are seeking an FX Artist to create high quality Special Effects Assets for their games.
Job Responsibilities:
Using industry standard 3D and 2D packages to create effects as simple as smoke particle systems all the way up to a fully destroyed cityscape.
- Assists in R&D efforts for tools enhancements and prototyping of new Technology.
- Participation in departmental meetings to share personal ideas and refine the look and feel of special game specific visual effects.
Work Experience:
They ask for 3+ years experience in the industry
At least 1 published game preferably 360 or PS3
Must possess good artistic skills and a working knowledge of 2D/3D art production.
They are looking for involve Excellent communication and organization.
Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines.
Strong interest in computer or video games.
Must be proficient in one or more types of 3D software (maya, 3D studio Max, SoftImage)
Must be proficient with multiple 2D applications, including AfterEffects, Photoshop, and similar applications.
Strong 2D digital Painting and/or drawing skills.
Strong understanding of modern real-time 3D engines.
Requirements:
They are asking for a portfolio/website demonstrating your art skills, design sensibilities, and attention to detail. and the ability to work well in a team environment and redo work until its right.
In my demo I need to concentrate on how I show my aftereffect skills which including particle effects. My digital paintings used from my senior project. My 3D modeling from Maya and Zbrush including the texture UV maps, and the animations from the set driven keys I have done in other projects.
Aquent Studios
http://aquent.us/extra/studios/index.htm
I'm interested in Aquent because they are looking for Environmental Artists for Sci-Fi Theme first-person shooter games. They ask for a strong sci-fi samples in the portfolio preferably examples showing outdoor environments. Their headquaters are based in Boston but they have recently set up in Kirkland, Wa which is 20-30 mins driven from Seattle. I don't have much sci-fi materials for my portfolio but what interests me about this company would be the 3D modeling, materials and texturing for game environments. This can include natural, Human, and alien environments which could include works from my senior project.
Requirements:
Strong sci-fi genre samples, preferably showing outdoor sci-fi environments.
strong knowledge of modern game asset development principles
superb high and low polygon modeling skills
sculpting, painting, and texturing skills
Experience with Autodesk Maya required
Experience with ZBrush or Mudbox required
Experience with Photoshop or other 2D art packages
Bachelor's degree in art, design or architecture
The things I would need to beef up my portfolio for them is to include more sci-fi themes, as well as having more professional experience working with game environments. I can see this job being ideal later down the road after I have gained more experience. They do mention that the quality of work is more important to them than experience.
ArenaNet
ArenaNet is locaked in Bellevue, WA which is a 15 mins drive from downtown Seattle. They have established themselves as a leading light in the online gaming industry with Guild Wars, one of the most successful online game franchises in the world. They are in development for their newest release of Guild Wars 2.
They are offering a intership for an artist who is interested in creating skill and environment effects. In this intern they offer use of their house particle, streak, and lighting tools to create effects for Guild Wars 2.
Requirements and Qualifications include:
3rd or 4th year student. 4th year preferred.
Maya Experience
Modeling and texturing experience which includes awareness of shaders and their textural components. (normal maps, transparency, specular masks)
Experience using particles and /or other dynamic systems.
I want to apply to this internship because I feel I have good experience using transparency, modeling, and some knowing of shaders in Maya and how to build a UV texture. I have worked with particle systems in After Effects. And I have some gaming modeling experience from Secondlife where I produce and make textured and sculpted clothing for characters.