REVscene Automotive Forum - View Single Post - 3Ds max and getting into the industry self educated?

mos_skeeto · 05-19-2011, 10:36 PM

Fun to mess around with 3dmax. I use it sometimes for my webdesign. It's great for abstract shapes and stuff. Good that you're looking at different paths too.

2 big things in most animation jobs are hand drawing skills and portfolio. An animation studio will always analyze your drawing skills. Start by drawing naked people (honest). There are places where you can drop in and sketch for 5-10 bucks. Having a good portfolio is self explanatory.

Do some reasearch. I haven't done 3D in years. When I did, 3dsmax was getting less popular and Maya was the stable platform. I don't know what it is now but might wanna do some trend research. Maybe check out what job postings are asking for.

So I just blabbed a buncha stuff which doesn't really help you get a foot in the door. I'd start looking at job postings at companies you want to join and work backwards from their requirements. Remember you're competing with VFS grads who just dumped $$$ into a program and were taught by industry professionals. Getting a job over them at Pixar probably not. Doing some cool freelance or small studio 3d graphics work may be more realistic.

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mos_skeeto Rs has made me the man i am today! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: 604 Posts: 3,023 Thanked 688 Times in 190 Posts Failed 22 Times in 10 Posts	Fun to mess around with 3dmax. I use it sometimes for my webdesign. It's great for abstract shapes and stuff. Good that you're looking at different paths too. 2 big things in most animation jobs are hand drawing skills and portfolio. An animation studio will always analyze your drawing skills. Start by drawing naked people (honest). There are places where you can drop in and sketch for 5-10 bucks. Having a good portfolio is self explanatory. Do some reasearch. I haven't done 3D in years. When I did, 3dsmax was getting less popular and Maya was the stable platform. I don't know what it is now but might wanna do some trend research. Maybe check out what job postings are asking for. So I just blabbed a buncha stuff which doesn't really help you get a foot in the door. I'd start looking at job postings at companies you want to join and work backwards from their requirements. Remember you're competing with VFS grads who just dumped $$$ into a program and were taught by industry professionals. Getting a job over them at Pixar probably not. Doing some cool freelance or small studio 3d graphics work may be more realistic. Last edited by mos_skeeto; 05-19-2011 at 10:44 PM.