Bernie @ VRgrafix wrote:
G'day Matthew -
firstly - tron images look great ! great job. The animation side
sounds great !
Thanks. I'm pretty good with models that are man-made, i.e. mechanical,
structural, etc.. When it comes to the organic stuff, forget it, I just
don't have the talent. I have been fascinated with the lightcycles ever
since I saw TRON (age 12... ;-) ) I suppose being interested in what
you are working on helps. I'm planning some animations to actually used
Realsoft3D after 12 years of owning it, and also because I just like
watching the lightcycles and wanted more during the movie.
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.. ;)
I'm sure! I've always loved computer graphics, but took a different
path. Actually changing to something else seems impossible, but I'm so
sick of what I'm currently doing.
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.
True, but I find 18-years olds give up after a few hours and realize
making a movie or a game requires more than a weekend and Maya or Max.
Ask yourself why anyone would hire you over someone else. If you can
answer that honestly then your half way there ;)
That's a tough question, but certainly not limited to graphics either.
For someone to hire me over someone else they will have to want absolute
perfection and be building the Taj Mahal. Unfortunately the attitude
these days with regards to computer is "cheaper and faster". Everyone
thinks anything can be done in a few weeks for less than a $1000.
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
Nah, I'm not naive enough to think customers will come busting down my
door. To the contrary, I'm overly pessimistic that I'd even be able to
get even a handful of clients... Probably the biggest thing holding me
back.
How does one go about cutting their teeth and earning a living?
with great hardship, pain and months without funds.
Can't do the months without funds part, I have three little hungry
mouths to feed.
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
Thanks for the info!
Matthew
