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…
Well generally speaking no, just being good enough isn't enough. You have to go beyond just being good which means self-promotion or rather being proactive in trying to get hired. For me I tend to go to Comic Con as they have portfolio reviews. Its mostly for 2D, but sometimes people will show up who want 3D artists. This…
Hey , glad to see someone on the same boat as mine ( im also in my late 20s and i started learning 1.5 year ago ) , im afraid you are making the same mistake i did so im gonna make a conclusion of all the advices i took from other people who work in the industry " This is what I would recommend you and anybody who is…
I wouldn't say its time wasted, every application you make counts and most studio's really do keep your profile in their database for future opportunities. There is the perspective that a rejection means "portfolio is not good enough", "there are other artists better than you" and while this might be the case, its…
Maybe the advice to focus on high poly with regards to automation taking care of much of the repetitive tasks was more specific to my case? I do think that since a lot of time is allocated to learning pipelines at the studio, it may be advantageous to streamline the more repetitive aspects of a workflow provided there's a…
I think at minimum, having a Linkedin and keeping it updated is a good thing to do. It's pretty much a database of searchable resumes where recruiters like to hang out, so it is helpful in that regard. You don't have to post a lot or try to "network" by commenting on things. Just have it, keep it updated, maybe post stuff…