01 - The Navigation Key In Maya the easiest way to remember navigation is always hold Alt. If you're holding Alt then you're navigating. So, while holding Alt: left click and drag to tumble, middle click and drag to pan and right click and drag to dolly (or scroll wheel). I'm not sure whether it's possible to change this…
Ive worked in the industry for over 6 years abroad so hopefully i can provide some useful advice.It seems that as a North American it can be easier to land a job in Europe in terms of work visa than it would be for a European trying to go to the U.S or Canada. Visa requirements vary from country to country. In terms of…
Ok first of all i want to try and clarify where i am coming from and why i think that these things are important. Nothing I am arguing here is new information, especially if you actually have an informed idea of how colour works. Instead the question I'm asking is how can we teach colour better to painters and artist, and…
Yep. Since you already know Max that is probably the best option at this point, but that really depends on the needs of the project. Do you plan to bring on other animators or outsource animation? Most animators are typically more familiar with Maya, so you might shrink your candidate pool. If it's just you and you know…
I'm Aware i am the minority in this forum as far as politics go, that said i am not expecting a warm applause or welcome to the following comments. Alot of yall had asked for me to extend my reasoning beying my previous one liner post. My 10 cents I'll admit, of course, i am Republican. Its highly unlikely I'll ever Vote…
Arc Productions, a Canadian based CG animation and visual effects facility located in downtown Toronto is looking for an Assistant Production Manager to join our team. With over 250 artists and technical directors and the most up to date resources available, we bring the vision to both major Hollywood studios and…
Splash Damage, previously known for their Enemy Territory flavour of games, is set to release BRINK in the Spring of 2011. Splash Damage is promising a seamless single-player, co-op and multi-player experience with this title that allows the player to develop their character regardless of how and where they are playing.…
Career: Technical Animator May 21, 2015UncategorizedMichael Micholic Red Storm Entertainment is seeking a talented Technical Animator to join our production teams. Use your tools and pipeline knowledge to help the animation team define, create, maintain, and streamline the animation pipeline and processes for in game…
After switching my portfolio galleries over to SimpleViewer, I decided to revamp my portfolio for 2008. As I was going back over some of the stuff, I realized most of it is from late 2006 or before and starting to show its age. Zero, spec, or bump maps to be seen, and no high poly sculpting... I haven't been slacking so I…
Arc Productions, a Canadian based CG animation and visual effects facility located in downtown Toronto is looking for an Assistant Production Manager to join our team. With over 250 artists and technical directors and the most up to date resources available, we bring the vision to both major Hollywood studios and…