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Re: I just got my first paid job offer and I'd like some input
First paid job, you'll get underpaid or maybe not paid at all, and you'll sign over all your rights. No biggie though; it's a good learning experience. I highly recommend this book for freelancers. Good to read before they send you their contact to sign. Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines. An… -
Re: Changing art discipline to get a job?
The question is whether you will be happy doing UI or VFX. If you think you will, then go for it. But if you want to do 3D, I would stick with it. And as for your folio, it's not bad but it's not good either. I think if you were to bang out some high quality personal pieces, your chances of getting a gig would be much… -
Re: Problems with learning at home
I really love being in a classroom environment, but like what EarthQuake has stated the biggest negative is the cost+interest (loan) in the US. Some of the artists that I know are $70,000+ in debt. Most of the recruitment in the U.S. for art schools can be quite predatory so they tend to get a bad reputation. I don't see… -
Re: Sketchbook: BagelHero
Jesus christ ok I went back and fixed a bunch of broken images for the sake of archival. I can't believe I haven't updated in over 2 years. I'm going to try to keep this brief. A lot has happened, I live with my partner and work art as a day job right now. Not where I thought I'd be, but it's still very rewarding. I do… -
Re: QA as a stepping stone?
My QA experience was positive, but it was within a fairly small company. It didn't necessarily help me get an art job as much as the freelance work I was doing at the same time did, but it supplemented my income and I made friends. So do freelance art, QA, and inquire (though not too aggressively) to companies for… -
Re: I need to quit my job. Advice is appreciated.
Ah difficult to assess what you're capable of then. I worked a year in architecture viz, I find that going freelance in this career is more practical. I'm now looking to be a character artist for games. If you're looking to get into games, I suggest a portfolio specific to that (level design), then apply places and go from… -
Re: Possible job offer in LA. Need help with salary requirements.
LA. dont take less then 60. seriously. You may think its a good idea to low ball the price just to get the job, but after you pay that first rent and realize you have barely anything left to make it through the rest of the month, regret will sink in. Also, most respectable companies have a base number for positions, so… -
Re: To any Aussies who got jobs in the US games industry, can you tell me how you did it?
I went over on a J-2 which is a spouse visa of a J-1. Because I didn't have enough 'points' to make it. 5 years exp plus 1 year of schooling was not enough. Actually they were the ones interested in us. We weren't really applying to places as we were still freelancing. Yeah any management or the person in charge of your… -
Re: your first mod?
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Ruz: Thank you for that very uplifting complement, Ruz. My career choices certainly took an interesting twist when my wife gave birth to a mega high poly work of art. But I haven't let go of the dream completely (as it might not be possible). I've still got a lot to learn, but maybe opportunities to freelance will come… -
Re: Any idea for finding a job?
Congrats on the green card and relocation to NYC! Must be an exciting, if nerve wracking time (I've always wanted to live there for awhile at least). Formal education (certs and degrees) really only help if you need it for a green card (which you have) or working in higher education as a teacher. So then, finding a job…
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