Anyone a Professional Animator/3D Modeler?

[Stiganator]

Where do you work? How did you get into the business? Do you like it? Does it pay well?

 

[EGGO]

Looking to get into it for college? Look up the Ringling College of Art and Design. There is NO better school by reputation for animation and 3D in the workforce.

http://www.ringling.edu/

 

[Rubycon]

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Jeff is good.

 

[BigJ]

My buddy goes to SVA (School of Visual Arts) and has managed to get some nice internships and already has some very good job offers for after he graduates this Spring.

 

[EGGO]

Originally posted by: BigJ
My buddy goes to SVA (School of Visual Arts) and has managed to get some nice internships and already has some very good job offers for after he graduates this Spring.

Tell him I said hi! I'm there too for advertising.

 

[Stiganator]

What's the best package(s) to know?

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: Stiganator
What's the best package(s) to know?

Maya is pretty standard. Lightwave and SoftImage are also big at some companies.

 

[Stiganator]

Do you really enjoy what you're doing? What are some of the big companies?

 

[demenion]

I'm a 3d modeler for a military simulation company. (its boring compared to game/film industry.. but its the most stable and stress free)

The industry is very hard to get into.. you need a lot of dedication and sacrifice a lot of free time. In my opinion, 3d artists are way underpaid for the amount of effort you need to put in.. However, it is self rewarding and a very fun industry to work in.

Anyway... this is my advice..

Before you touch any 3d program... work on your BASIC TRADITIONAL SKILLS. Do a lot of drawing, painting, and even sculpting... it will help you tremendously in the long run.

This was the mistake I made.. You will progress and learn so much faster if you already know how to draw in 2D..

The package you learn doesn't really matter.. it's all on your portfolio.... However Maya & 3D Studio max are pretty much the standard... (Also ZBrush and mudbox are other programs primarily used for quick sculpts and generating high detailed normal maps)

A good forum for 3D is CGTALK (http://www.cgtalk.com) there is some really amazing work on that site.

 

[rival]

I am a professional model.