This, unfortunately is the new demise of the "corporation". It's all about middle management and overpaid upper management. It is all about keeping the money investors happy with pie charts. This is nothing new. This has been escalating for years. I worked for a corporation, as an artist, for 7 years and was let go because I "wasn't as productive as management required". They ended up hiring a kid, fresh out of school. He use to call me at home to ask questions. I would help him as best that I could. The "truth" was that he earned 1/2 the salary, that I was paid. He didn't last. He quit under extreme frustration as he was told not to contact me.
I now freelance. It's not easy. I am no salesman, so getting clients can be a chalange. I am still creating animations. The "corporation", where I used to work, changed their name, their buisness model, and ther focus, for the third time, I believe. Their are 3 people, out of the original 30, that I knew, still there. How rewarding can that be? The point of my ramblings, Steve, is that this will be the first step to opening of your creative genius to a wider path. Not working for a corporation will remove the shackles of management, allowing you to get even more creative. True, it comes with a price. You have to wear a whole bunch of new hats, but the rewards are plentiful, including peace of mind. Although I doubt your former corporation will go away, I certainly see that three major 3D software platforms cannot survive together, in the long run. I am sure that is obvious to the middle management, there. Maybe not, I am just guessing. I wish you the best, in whatever you do, Your personal contributions to the Softimage comunity, are appreciated very much. Please keep us informed of your future developments, as I am sure you will improve your personal employment situation. Warmest thanks and regards, Stephen Davidson On Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 6:54 AM, Stephen Blair <[email protected]>wrote: > Friday Flashback #85 > The end part II > http://wp.me/powV4-24o > > > > > On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 3:42 PM, Chris Chia <[email protected]>wrote: > >> My memories working with Softimage 3D on a SGI... >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On 24 Aug, 2012, at 10:47 PM, "Stephen Blair" <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> >> Friday Flashback #84 >> Japanese brochure for good ol' #SOFTIMAGE 3D >> http://wp.me/powV4-23R >> >> >> From: [email protected]<mailto: >> [email protected]> [mailto: >> [email protected]] On Behalf Of Stephen Blair >> Sent: August-17-12 10:21 AM >> To: [email protected]<mailto: >> [email protected]> >> Subject: RE: Friday Flashback >> >> Friday Flashback 83 >> 2000 - Softimage hit the ground running with XSI "a beautifully >> constructed environment to work in" >> http://wp.me/powV4-232 >> >> >> From: [email protected]<mailto: >> [email protected]> [mailto: >> [email protected]] On Behalf Of Alan Fregtman >> Sent: August-10-12 10:52 AM >> To: [email protected]<mailto: >> [email protected]> >> Subject: Re: Friday Flashback >> >> Oh my Darwin, SO much red! My eeeeyeess!!!! >> On Fri, Aug 10, 2012 at 8:08 AM, Stephen Blair < >> [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> Friday Flashback #82 >> XSI's first SIGGRAPH >> http://wp.me/powV4-22f >> >> >> From: [email protected]<mailto: >> [email protected]> [mailto: >> [email protected]<mailto: >> [email protected]>] On Behalf Of Stephen Blair >> Sent: August-03-12 10:44 AM >> To: [email protected]<mailto: >> [email protected]> >> Subject: RE: Friday Flashback >> Friday Flashback 81 >> >From 2004, Softimage XSI "the perfect fit": >> >> - Everything you need >> >> - Everything you want >> >> - Everything there is >> http://wp.me/powV4-21j >> From: [email protected]<mailto: >> [email protected]><mailto: >> [email protected]<mailto: >> [email protected]>> [mailto: >> [email protected]<mailto: >> [email protected]>] On Behalf Of Raffaele Fragapane >> Sent: July-30-12 4:00 AM >> To: [email protected]<mailto: >> [email protected]><mailto:[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> >> Subject: Re: Friday Flashback >> >> I think Olivier can still be seen shuddering when Batchserve is mentioned >> in his vicinity :) >> On Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 4:58 AM, Stephen Blair < >> [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]><mailto: >> [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>> wrote: >> Friday Flashback #80 >> BatchServe 1.5 the Experience >> http://wp.me/powV4-1YW >> >> > -- Best Regards, * Stephen P. Davidson** **(954) 552-7956 * [email protected] <http://www.3danimationmagic.com>
