Why did you choose mad academy*? I chose MAD mainly because
it was a shorter more intense course
which I believe is a better learning
environment, at the end I would be Discreet
Certified and after speaking to Sam
and the other instructors who have years
of industry experience I knew this was
the place for me.
What do you remember most about
mad academy*? I remember Bay Swiss coffee,
lots of like minded people with a passion
for the industry and above all an awesome
atmosphere and the time of my life…
Plus those Blue Walls!
Did you have any other education
before coming to mad academy*? I started at MAD straight out
of year 12, which was excellent, as
I recall when I was researching education
faculties that a lot of them required
some sort of higher education or industry
experience.
What words of advice would
you give someone looking to invest in
a mad academy* 3D Animators education? Do IT! If you’ve got
a passion for 3d then make the jump
and do it, it’s worth it big time.
The other main one is start playing
with 3d now, as the learning curve can
be quite steep with that said though
entirely manageable.
Are you
in touch with your classmates from mad
academy*? Absolutely, I’ve made
friends that will last for a long time,
also its crazy how quickly your friends
turn into your industry contacts!
At what point did you decide to get
into Animation & Visual Effects? I think it would have been
way back when I was still at school
and I started creating content for computer
games, then I learnt the same software
and techniques I had been using were
used for feature films, tv broadcast
etc. Well form that point on my mind
was set.
Was there a defining moment
when you knew you had become an animation
artist? Probably when I completed my
first freelance job and the client was
blown away with the outcome, which was
a massive relief as I had been nervous
throughout the entire job.
What inspires your work?
Anything original that pushes the limits
and raises the bar, plus I think real
life is always the best inspiration
that one needs, many a time on a summer
day I thought what a crazy GI solution
life has!
Is there a particular project
or job that has shaped your perspective
more than others? I don’t know that there’s
one particular job but I will say that
I try to take a little form each job
I do, I think the first couple of jobs
I did had a large impact on my perspective.
What are you doing right now
– work wise? I am currently working at Ivolve
Studios which is fantastic as nothing
beats working with guys that are willing
to push the limits of what can be done
every day. These guys create some stunning
work, and I am thrilled to be part of
the team in a technical position.
What is your dream job? My dream job would have to
be being a lead character TD in a major
studio working on feature films, or
owning my own studio. Hopefully one
day.
Your Demo Reel Advice Don’t get too stressed
out, with that said be prepared to pull
the pin out as in this industry your
reel is everything, luckily MAD has
an excellent program for helping students,
which I can honestly say that without
the help of the instructors like Ivon
and Damien that I would not be where
I am to day.
What qualities/strengths make
a good animation artist? Dedication, an eye for detail
and most importantly a passion for it.
Some one who enjoys creating amazing
things everyday!
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