I get the feeling it's a common problem. You can only show substance if you can get people paying enough attention to take the time to see it. So you need something really flashy and quality in the first place or nobody will give you that much time.
about everybody having different opinions, that's what I said earlier. One person says there is only one way, another says not. One person says you must network, the other says it's pointless, and then after much argument it becomes clear that what the word means to each person is different. Everybody has different…
someone could tell you that it is a handicap and you aren't a true artist or character modeler if you cant someone else might say it's nonsense and that every studio they worked at used base meshes if the goal is to get a job i think that it makes sense to try the path of least resistance first and only upgrade your…
I see what your saying, but disagree with most of it. Your not taking into account something that matters a lot to employers: interest. They're going to take into account how much you like doing the things your going to be hired for and they often ask you outright during the interview what is it you like to do. I know this…
just repeating fabi but i was going to say, the number one best way to overcoming analysis paralysis and other forms of procrastination is to have a deadline and stick to it. That is a little more difficult if you are the only deadline enforcer, so joining some competition can be a great thing. Could even just be a…
What I mean is, it's a crutch if you use a shortcut to bypass doing something you don't know how to. If you can do it just fine yourself, it's a time saver. If you can't do without, it's a crutch. That's how I tend to look at it. Which is basically in line with what you're saying about the fundamentals. I think what I'll…
There's some valid points in there a: there are definitely more jobs making props than there are jobs making characters. so... if your goal is to get a job ... b: most characters are covered in clothes and props on the other hand though ... are we interested in getting any job or are we interested in getting a job as a…