G'day Matthew -
firstly - tron images look great ! great job. The animation side sounds
great !
I would really like to try and do a career change and get into computer
graphics instead of database programming and such.
I'd like $2 for every time I've heard that before.. ;)
those of you who make a living with your work would be greatly
appreciated.
the good news is 3d programs make it a lot easier for pretty much anyone
to get into 3d graphics and illustration. The bad news is everyone is
trying to get into 3d graphics and illustration ;)
You have to focus on what skills you have - ie what your good at. set a
niche market segment and aim for that. Be it tron models, buildings, web
graphics or CG for television or advertising.
Be aware that every pimply nosed 18 year old sitting in their dark dank
bedrooms with a cracked copy of max considers themselves and "expert" in
their field.
Ask yourself why anyone would hire you over someone else. If you can
answer that honestly then your half way there ;)
In terms of actually making a LIVING out of it - thats dependant almost
entirely on your business savvy and client base. If you can bring the
work in then you will get by. If you have a slow 3 months - good chance
you will go bust and be forced to diversify your work base or find
permanent employment.
The best advice I can give anyone is to do whatever it is you enjoy as a
sideline until your at the point where your working 18 hour days and
unable to keep up with your full time work. At which point you can jump
ship, do your own thing and quit the full time. This way you have
established your business identity / client base and workload. If you
try to setup shop from scratch and open your doors one day then wonder
why people are not pouring in - don't be surprised ;P
How does one go about cutting their teeth and earning a
living?
with great hardship, pain and months without funds.
http://www.ifreelance.com/Freelance-Jobs/3D-Graphic-Design-Freelance-Jobs/
Interesting site.. almost ebay style where lowest bidder wins. I'd steer
clear of such sites myself but you may find a niche on something like that.
Good luck !
Regards
Bernie
www.VRgrafix.com.au
