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Advice Request - animator --> QA - 1 Step back for 2 steps forward?
Hey guys, I`m looking for some advice on something I've been thinking about a lot lately. I'm currently working in a small studio. My official title is 3d animator, but I am essentially a generalist. Been here for 2 years now, but I feel like I am in a rut. I am not learning anything at work, or really becoming a better… -
Re: Advice Request - animator --> QA - 1 Step back for 2 steps forward?
alright, thanks guys. Justin, I've been applying to animator jobs when I see them posted. Had 1 anim test, and the rest i never hear back from. Problem is, anim jobs are rarely posted, or so it seems. a lot of studios ive seen, they have postings for entire art departments, except for animators. Ive tried applying anyways,… -
Re: Advice Request - animator --> QA - 1 Step back for 2 steps forward?
Hey Slip, I've also been working as an animator for about a year and I've become more of a generalist to fit the needs of the current project. It broadened my skillset but it gave me some great insight about what I really enjoy doing in a game production. So I talked to my lead to get more animation tasks. So in a near… -
Re: Advice Request - animator --> QA - 1 Step back for 2 steps forward?
Yeah man, I would stay where you are at. honestly. Right now you are gaining time and experience in a position that only helps you. I would say that there is nothing to stop you from just hammering away at animation in your off time. There is plenty in my current job that can feel like a rut. We're using dated engines and… -
Re: Advice Request - animator --> QA - 1 Step back for 2 steps forward?
You're an animator with 2 years professional experience.... you've already broken in, you should be applying for animation positions. To quote the great sage Parappa the Rappa "YOU GOTTA BELIEVE!" -
Re: Advice Request - animator --> QA - 1 Step back for 2 steps forward?
To me it seems like you should stay where you're at unless QA seems more stable or does something that your current job doesn't do, like pay more, better hours, better benefits, shorter commute. I'm not sure it would do those things? It MIGHT give you an inside track on job postings but I wouldn't count on QA to provide… -
Re: Advice Request - animator --> QA - 1 Step back for 2 steps forward?
Wouldn't recommend going back to QA if you're already working a design type job, since it would be a monumental setback. I think QA is the way forward if you want to get a foot in the door, but for someone who's already working in the industry it will get old quickly and I think you would likely regret it. I would continue… -
Re: Advice Request - animator --> QA - 1 Step back for 2 steps forward?
ya, thanks guys. I feel you're all right. It was just a thought, but that's why I asked. See if my judgement was clouded or not. Stephen, thanks for the links. Applied to rockstar months ago with no reply, and that ghost fx is for 1 week only. I would need a FT job. Praetus, Ya, There are many other things I want to learn… -
Re: Advice Request - animator --> QA - 1 Step back for 2 steps forward?
try one of these. Rockstar games in Toronto are hiring. ->https://www.rockstargames.com/jobs/position/672c0c19316cc0b46c3736828840a328/rockstar-toronto?utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed GhostFX in toronto->… -
Re: Advice Request - animator --> QA - 1 Step back for 2 steps forward?
2 years and already in a rut? My rule of thumb is about 3-5 then you start looking, that's for any job and not just games industry. Speaking of which can't even get interviewed for a QA job. Heh.
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