“Finding Your Place in Digital Production” by Leckman and Kung
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- Finding Your Place in Digital Production
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Abstract:
Deciding to pursue a job in digital production is easy for many people, but once you’ve decided that you want to help produce animation, visual effects, and video games, and you’ve completed the relevant training, then what? The process of preparing material to present to a potential employer can be nerve wracking and confusing. Many aspiring artists put together a demo reel before even considering what jobs they might apply for.
This tutorial presents an inside view of what the industry expects from a candidate’s show reel, portfolio, and résumé, and the simple steps artists can take to live up to those expectations. While there is quite a bit of information available about the mechanics of putting together a demo reel and résumé, those details are not very useful if you don’t know what purpose your reel will be serving.
There is intense competition for digital production jobs, and just having a reel with some animation or modelling on it is no longer all it takes to land an interview. Industry veterans Tad Leckman and Patricia Kung share their experiences reviewing reels and résumés, and preparing young artists for careers in digital media. They also show and analyse examples of effective demo reel.
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Prerequisites
Basic understanding of CG terminology.
Intended Audience
Students, new graduates, and individuals with production experience who are thinking about their next move. This tutorial is also useful for educators, parents, and recruiting professionals.
