How to Get a Job in Computer Animation

Book Description

Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, finding work in the computer animation industry can be very difficult. This book contains insider secrets that give you the edge when hunting for a job in this amazing industry. With in-depth information on creating a good demo reel, locating jobs, writing a résumé, interview guidelines, networking, freelancing, salaries, schools, software, and hardware, you'll be on your way to your new job in no time. Inside you'll find everything you need to start your animation job hunt. But, don't just take our word for it. This book also contains valuable advice from industry professionals working at leading companies such as: Pixar, Industrial Light and Magic, Weta Digital, PDI, Dreamworks, Blue Sky Studios, Quiet Man, Wild Brain, Framestore-CFC, Blizzard Entertainment, Aardman, Electronic Arts, Nelvana Ltd, Axyz Animation, Alternate Route Studios, The Mill, Glassworks, Outrage-THQ, AGA Digital Studios, SOMERsault/Avenue Edit, Mainframe Entertainment, Guru Animation Studio, The Moving Picture Company, The World of Tomorrow and many more. But thats not all!!..... Have you ever wondered where your favorite game company is located? Want to know if there are any production houses where you live? Now you can have this information at your fingertips. This book includes the world's largest and most comprehensive directory of computer animation houses and video game production facilities anywhere.

Customer Reviews:

A great buy, loaded with info.......2006-03-14

This is my first review of any book ever, and I was impressed enough by the quality and content of this book to write this review. I am a 3d modeler in the process of putting together my reel, with this book I can proceed with the confidence that I now know everything that I need to know to put together the best reel I possibly can.

This book is an invaluable guide to putting together a top quality demo reel that is sure to be "watched" by a reviewer, lets put it that way. If you are an artist with talent, then this is the book that you will need to help you best showcase that talent to a potential employer in the form of a demo reel. Nearly every question you may have in regard to demo reel format and requirements are covered thoroughly in this book, and the entire chapter devoted to the advice of working cg professionals to the entry level artist (with talent) desiring to enter the cg industry is a must read. Overall, if you are serious about putting together a strong reel that will stand out in its quality, as well as in making an excellent impression of yourself as a professional seeking employment in the cg industry, GET THIS BOOK, YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!

Great book but the resources could be better organized.......2005-01-14

So far this book has been very informative to read. the only issue I have with it (a very annoying issue) is the listing of companies and schools in the resource section. There are A TON of listings, but they are organized alphabetically by company name NOT by location!!!!

quote from book ( p.211)
"There may be a company that you'd really like to work for just down the street but, without the address listed [in this book], you'd never know that it was there"

Ok, so if I don't know the company exists, I'm probably not going to know the name of the company, so why list if alphabetically by company name??? What would be great was if there was a section for the U.S. and within that section, each state had it's own listing of companies. Same with schools. Your probably not going to be looking for a school by the name, its more about location. And if you do know the name of a school your interested in you probably already know its location. On the other hand, If you know the location you want to live in, you have to find out what schools/companies are there.

Anyway, I ended up taking a highlighter to the book and highlighting the cities that i was interest in, each with their own color.

This book is still great though, it has the listings of companies and schools, you just have to do a little extra work to scan through them all.

reference chapters alone make it well worth.......2005-01-04

This book is focused on the job-hunting process - demo reels, resume, interviewing, salary negotiation. I found the chapter on freelancing, as well as the reference sections (books to read, animation studios and post houses) most enlightening. The compilation of animation studios and post houses alone makes this book well worth the money.

I also recommend "Getting a Job in Computer Graphics, Real Advice from Reel People", which has a more extensive discussion on what skills one needs for the different career paths and has a lot of interviews with people from the industry. The two books complement each other very well.

Great Book for Research.......2003-10-10

This is a great book written by a solid guy in the business. All the research he has provided is a big boost for people wanting to know where the opportunities are within the animation and visual effects industry.
If animation is what you want to do then this is book that will give you the goods to getting the gig. I own 2 Post-Secondary 3D Animation and Multimedia schools and this will be required reading for the students.

Best book for graduating CG students.......2003-10-07

This book would benefit anyone who is thinking about getting into the computer animation field. Just the list of all the production and game companies is worth the price of the book. As a graduate of a computer animation school, there were many tips and suggestions that I never learned in school and that everyone would benefit from. This is a MUST HAVE book!!!

Flash 8: Graphics, Animation & Interactivity

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Great book for experienced software users trying to pick up Flash
Worst software book ever

Flash 8: Graphics, Animation & Interactivity
James L. Mohler
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Through five releases of Macromedia's industry-standard Web graphics software program, James Mohler has become the indispensable resource for those looking to master the power of Flash. Flash:8 Graphics, Animation & Interactivity delivers Mohler's widely praised hands-on approach to learning for the newest version of Macromedia® Flash. Exercises and examples in the book, and the on back-of-the book CD, combined with step-by-step explanations, provide the best of both worlds-not just telling you how flash works, but showing you as well. For those new to flash, there are plenty of exercises designed to quickly get users up to speed quickly. Intermediate and advanced Flash users will find new exercises that demonstrate the latest features of version 8 as well as a valuable series of examples that illustrate some of the more complex elements of the software. The book features chapters on graphic techniques, bitmap graphic integration, typography and text, symbols, libraries, sound, animation, interactive techniques-plus an essential introduction to Flash's internal scripting language, Action Script.

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Great book for experienced software users trying to pick up Flash.......2007-09-23

After working through many "do something right now" tutorials - I felt like I could butcher my way through simple Flash projects and action script, but wasn't really using the software the way it was designed to be used.

I think this book is an ideal read if you've been through Flash tutorials that show you how to use the program, but don't walk you through an overview from top to bottom, explaining the idiosyncrasies, gotchas and tips along the way. While the lessons are not particularly project oriented (like Classroom in a book style), you get a framework for continued learning.

For a programmer / experienced software user who wants to learn Flash, I would recommend reading this book and finding tutorials online to go in deep on areas relevant to your specific project.

Worst software book ever.......2007-07-12

I had the misfortune to buy this book for an online class on VR. We were supposed to work our way through the book chapter by chapter, as we took the class online. Admittedly, the online class did not support the flash part of the instruction in any way.

Having said that, I found this book to be the worst book ever for learning a software. The progression of the lessons was clunky and the files that were included as a support for each lesson were hard to use and sometimes impossible to understand. Instead of giving projects to work on, the book focused on explaining each and every button and menu item. One problem with this was a button or pallett or menu item would be mentioned in the text with no graphic to show where to find it. Often you could get lost in trying to find what the heck was being discussed. In fact, the book was very short on graphics, period, which is bad since the program itself is very visual.

I would never recommned this book to anyone who wants to learn flash.

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It is an easy introduction book for the novice to Vue 6.
A good solid start for beginners with Vue 6
Good addition
Excellent training tool
Great book - Poor graphics.

E-on Software's Vue 6 Revealed
Richard H. Schrand
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Welcome to your first step in creating infinite worlds, fantastic landscapes, amazing animations, and stunning interior designs. Clear, concise, step-by-step tutorials allow you to master concepts on both a technical and artistic level. You'll easily work your way through seemingly complex tasks as you immediately begin building your own scenes. Each tutorial builds upon the next, with many chapters continuing the creation process started in an earlier chapter. Regardless of which version of Vue 6 you use, e-On Software's Vue 6 Revealed provides you with the coverage you need in order to bring your visions to life!

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It is an easy introduction book for the novice to Vue 6........2007-06-26

The book introduce you to the software by practical projects. All projects are easy to follow. After completing those projects, you will have a solid basis for Vue 6.

A good solid start for beginners with Vue 6.......2007-05-20

If you, like me, learn best by following project-based tutorials, you'll love this book. It's like having an experienced friend walk you through each area of Vue, step by step. Learn by doing. Exercises are easy to follow, logically paced. For the first time, I feel like I know what I'm doing, and I have Mr. Schrand to thank.

Let's hope the publisher has him do a book on advanced topics next!

Good addition.......2007-03-23

This book wont wow you, but it is solid, besic content will help to understend application better.
If you advanced user, you propobly already know most of it.

Excellent training tool.......2007-03-21

This book is an excellent training tool for new users to Vue 6. Two issues with this book are as follows:

1. The book is wide, but not tall. It's akward to hold when trying to read it, causing you to have to lay it on a table.

2. This book was written for all version of Vue 6. There are several references to Vue 6 XStream features, which might cause confusion.

Overall, this is an excellent book for teaching the basics, and dabbles in the more complicated features of Vue.

Highly recomended.

Great book - Poor graphics........2007-03-16

This is a great book but the graphics are less than stellar. Very difficult to follow at times, would be great if better screen shots were shown or printed in color.

Gardner's Guide to Internships at Multimedia and Animation Studios (Gardner's Guide series)

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The Internship Bible for Animation, #1
very useful
Misleading Title, Mixed Content

Gardner's Guide to Internships at Multimedia and Animation Studios (Gardner's Guide series)
PhD, Garth Gardner
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Careers in Computer Graphics & Animation (Gardner's Guide Series) (Gardner's Guide series)
Your Career in Animation: How to Survive and Thrive
How to Get a Job in Computer Animation

ASIN: 158965000X

Book Description

Gardner's Guide to Internships at Multimedia and Animation Studios profiles hundreds of computer graphics, animation, multimedia companies in the USA and Canada where internships are often available. A valuable directory for students seeking to enter the computer graphics and animation field. Researched categories includes: areas of specialization; number of employees; description of company achievements, mailing address, phone and fax numbers, web address, preparing resumes, portfolios and demo reels. Indexed by geographic location of studio; and alperbetical by the name of the studio. This book is your direct link to hundreds studios that often seek interns in the summer, fall, winter, spring and year-round.

Customer Reviews:

The Internship Bible for Animation, #1.......2002-06-03

I found this book to be the Bible for finding an internship in animation. Lots of animation companies, great descriptions of the companies, and advice on writing my resume. I was able to find an internship in the field. I highly recommend this book for high school seniors and college students in CG. I also recommend "Careers in Computer Graphics and Animation" these are two well needed resources.

very useful.......2001-12-23

This books was very helpful in identifying the companies where I can apply for an internship. I live in Los Angeles but did not know how to locate and contact the companies in my area. This is a very useful book!!!

Misleading Title, Mixed Content.......2001-09-29

In purchasing this book, I had little information to guide me beforehand; I made the decision based on commentary on other works by this author, the title, and my need for information on internships in this field.

I found myself greviously disappointed. While the information capsules about the employers are indeed helpful, no specifics were given for internships these employers might or might not offer. Instead, the contents of the book (aside from some prefatory material providing poor advice about resumes and cover letters) act as a directory to employers. While I am not discounting the helpfulness of such a directory, the misleading title and the quality of the prefatory material leave this reader with a very low opinion the party responsible for misleadingly marketing this volume.

Careers in Computer Graphics & Animation (Gardner's Guide Series) (Gardner's Guide series)
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careers in computer graphics and animation

Lots of Information and Interviews

Carreers in Computer Graphics and Animation

Careers in Computer Graphics & Animation (Gardner's Guide Series) (Gardner's Guide series)
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ASIN: 0966107527

Book Description

Careers in Computer Graphics and Animation offers 13 chapters of extensive, up-to-date information for the individual planning a career in Computer Graphics. Resources include descriptions of over 130 positions, along with salary information, 100 interviews with real-life practitioners, and advice from over 75 different practitioners from studios such as PIXAR Animation, Blue Sky, Will Vinton, PDI/Dreamworks and Disney Interactive. Find out about daily duties, educational needs, salary and resources for further inquiry into the areas of specialty. Also includes practitioners' general advice to beginners, and advice on portfolio issues. The appendix contains sections on organizations with contact information, books and magazines for further reading, and an extensive glossary of terms used in this book.

Overview of Chapters
Chapter 1: Animators
This chapter examines the role of the Animator at traditional and computer animation studios. Various animation techniques, from stop-motion, to cel animation, to computer animation, are discussed in this chapter.

Chapter 2: Modelers
This chapter explains the role of modelers. Three-dimensional Animation must start with a model. Sometimes the models are built with clay, and other times the models are built on the computer through the use of three-dimensional computer graphics. In this chapter a few of these modeling positions are defined.

Chapter 3: Designers
This chapter explores some of the design positions that now use computers as a medium for visualizing the final results. It looks at some of the general areas of design, such as graphic design that have now been incorporated into the computer graphics field.

Chapter 4: Creative and Technical Directors
The computer graphics field requires both technical knowledge and creative inspiration. This chapter looks at the contributions of Creative Directors and Technical Directors who often work closely with one another to determine what can be accomplished on projects in an allotted time span.

Chapter 5: Supporting Artist
This chapter examines the roles traditional fine artists often play in the production of a computer graphics project. Often involved in the planning stages of the production, these artists often find employment under titles such as Character Designers and Painters.

Chapter 6: Editors
This chapter explores the roles of postproduction practitioners such as Video Editors, Print Editors, and Compositors. Both linear-analog and non-linear-digital career opportunities are covered in this chapter.

Chapter 7: Programmers and Engineers
From Web Developers to Software Developers, this chapter defines the career options for technical practitioners in the art of computer graphics and animation. These computer scientists and engineers range from individuals who write scripts or code on the computer to aid an artist in creating a unique effect, to those who write programs for video games.

Chapter 8: Managers/Producers/CEOs
Managers, Producers, and CEO's are the individuals who often finance and oversee productions. This chapter defines the production titles often given to Company Executives on a project.

Chapter 9: Educators and Trainers
This chapter describes the roles and responsibilities of Educators including College Professors, Industrial Trainers, Studio Trainers, and others whose careers may involve teaching people media technologies.

Chapter 10: Writers
Having an understanding of media technologies is important for all writers, as professionals may be required to upload information directly to the internet, code information, and/or create hyperlinks. This chapter examines the roles of Writers in this technological field.

Chapter 11: Camera Operators
This chapter looks at the traditional roles of some Camera Operators. With the advent of such tools as digital cameras and digital audio mixers, the audio-video field has widened the definiti

Customer Reviews:

careers in computer graphics and animation.......2007-02-03

This is one of the book referd by my teacher and I find it very useful for my class or for anyone interested in Entertainment Industry. It does have very good information for any careers especial how much people can earn in different fields of Entertainment Business.

Lots of Information and Interviews.......2002-11-10

This is a good book for selecting an area in animation. I especially like the interviews. There isn't enough books of this kind out there. I know this because I have been looking everywhere for this kind of information. I also think that Gardner's Guide to Colleges is another Excellent book.

Carreers in Computer Graphics and Animation.......2001-10-30

It's a wonderful book for everyone who is interesting in Computer Graphics and Animation.
I got many good informations. Thanks Garth Gardner.

Exploring Drawing for Animation (Design Exploration Series)

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So far off the mark, it's baffling
Good for starters
Avoid this book, it's an embarrassment
Its more of a very lengthy article than a book on 2d animation
Excellent, fun treatise on animation drawing

Exploring Drawing for Animation (Design Exploration Series)
Kevin Hedgpeth
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Exploring Drawing for Animation is an innovative introduction to 2D animation and inspirational skill-sharpener for working professionals. The authors creatively link drawing techniques and life drawing -human and animal anatomy, architecture, and scenery- to 2D animation production and outcomes. The instructional format builds animation skills from the ground up, using a technical foundation in drawing as a basis for exploring animation. Overviews span the topics of sequence drawing, character development, motion, proportional techniques, and animation clean-up. Together, these essential skills combine to help readers develop the drawing skills necessary to be a successful animator.

Customer Reviews:

So far off the mark, it's baffling.......2007-02-22

Have these authors ever done any animation? Have they ever SEEN any animation? This mostly contains carefully rendered fantasy drawings that you would never see animated. How they got this published is beyond me.

Good for starters.......2006-12-10

I bought tis book a few years ago. It has some good stuff of how drawing relates to animation. It also sheds more light on to the process than a lot of books. However, after a few years of animation art school, I realized how bad the drawings were. If you want to learn about drawing for animation, check out Glen Vilppu's books. (he worked as a drawing instructor/trainer at some of the bigger studios in L.A.)

Avoid this book, it's an embarrassment.......2006-11-20

Oh my, where to begin...

I posted some images of a few of the drawings from the pages of this book on the customer images link above. Feel free to take a look at those to see where I am coming from.

The authors of this book need a few drawing lessons themselves, though I'm not sure that would actually help, because they're beyond hopeless. The drawings in the book are beginner level, amateurish drawings and it's really sad to see that these guys are actually teaching students in an art school.

Aside from the obvious lack of personal drawing skill on the authors' parts, there is a lot of bad advice from an animation drawing point of view, like too much emphasis on measuring and copying the model and a completely misunderstood/misrepresented view of the all-important line of action.

Stay away from this book. These guys should be ashamed of themselves for putting this crap out there.

Its more of a very lengthy article than a book on 2d animation.......2005-12-05

I made the mistake of buying this book, and I would like to warn you guys please , please dont waste your money on this title...This book is nothing more than a long overview on drawn animation , It is not and I repeate it is not a how to book , although the authors have tried to present it as a text book, its no more than an introduction to animaton drawing ,the authors try very hard to explain drawing and go all blah...blah...blah....but they dont tell you what to do , whats mentioned in this book can be known via a simple search on the net.I would advice customers to buy a copy of, Vilppu Drawing Manual by Glenn Vilppu and Animation : The mechanics of motion by Chris Webster. These books are practicle , simple , cheaper and would prove to be a thousand times more useful to the animation student.

Excellent, fun treatise on animation drawing.......2005-06-30

I have worked as an animator, teacher and fine artist for over 30 years and this is the first art text I have ever seen that discusses how solid drawing skill relates to creating drawings for character designs and 2D animation. Most animation `how-to' books include some drawing instruction but do not address the important bridge between drawing and animation.

The authors present an entertainingly written book in an easy-to-read conversational tone along with illustrations that show the well-honed professional drawing and painting skills of this book's creators. It is obvious to the reader that the authors are seasoned artists and educators.

While this book is predominantly for learners of beginning to intermediate levels, anyone with an interest in the interdisciplinary issues within animation and drawing would benefit from picking up this gem of a text. Unfortunately, the title of the book suggests that it covers the technique of 2D animation in-depth, but this is a misnomer. Fortunately, 2D animation is commented on in a more important context: the development of effective observational drawing skills that will produce better animation drawings.

Animation:Master 2002: A Complete Guide (Graphics Series) (Graphics Series)

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Good Reference
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Essential Animation:Master Reference
Great compliment to the documentaion

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Whether you are just beginning in 3D or are new to Animation:Master, you?ll learn the skills and fundamentals needed to master this incredibly powerful, low-cost program. Beginning with a detailed review of the tools, Animation:Master 2002: A Complete Guide leads you through the important features of the program and explains when and how to use them. Once you?re comfortable with the tools, you?ll get started with the basics of modeling, bones, and action. From there you?ll explore character modeling for animation, and set and environment modeling. With these skills and techniques, you?ll be ready to journey through the tutorials and hands-on practice with constraints, relationships, animation, lighting, surfacing, and rendering. In the last section of the book, you?ll find more advanced topics to really push your skills to the next level, including special effects, workarounds, and a project case study. This is the one resource you?ll need to go beyond the basics with Animation:Master 2002.

Customer Reviews:

Good Reference.......2005-03-08

This book comes with a great index, so that I can find what I am looking for with ease. As I dip in and out of the pages, I have questions answered that I did not even know to ask! AM is frustrating - It is a great program with little or no documentation, and this is a sorely needed resource.

Excellent.......2004-05-12

This is a great book. I wouldn't suggest it as your first read if you've never done any 3d animation, though. Do ALL the tutorials in the manual that comes with the software first. By the time you finish them you'll know most of the critical lexicon that seems to get some people so frustrated. 3d animation is complex and hard to learn. It's just less hard with Animation Master and this book at your side. If you get stuck on some detail I'd suggest either posting a question at the Hash forum or just move on to another topic in the book and come back to the problem later. Sometimes when you take a break from a problem and come back to it a few days later it becomes easier to solve. People who study the learning process actually have a name for this phenomenon, but I don't remember it . . . hehehe ;)

A lot of type with a lot of hype.......2004-01-27

I purchased this book but found after receiving it and trying to use it that he types a lot of words but gives very little practicle direction. He supplies very few tutorials on how to use the material. He could take some lessons from the Jeff Paries book. In my opinion this book was not worth the money spent by a long shot.

Essential Animation:Master Reference.......2003-07-30

Given the sparseness of Hash's packaged software manual, I'd say that this book is an essential baseline reference for A:M 2002 or A:M2003. I think the 2 complement each other. Use the Hash manual for some quick start action with the software with lots of pictures and then come back to this text for serious study.

I'm not sure the book is for pure beginners in 3D. For them I would recommend picking up "3D Graphics & Animation" by Mark Giambruno which provides a good overview of 3D terms and concepts.

Let's face it, 3D software is among the most challenging types of software one can attempt to learn. I found if I re-read the tutorials in Rogers' book a few times the information is there. Patience is required. Do not expect to get it all in one read. In a few places I would have liked more illustrations and cd-rom videos for some steps, but what is provided is adequate. The style and tone of the writing were in line with my learning needs. Rogers takes time to explain not just the A:M features, but many times also why and how they should be used in your art work like the chapter on lighting.

The book's scope is wide so if you need a lot of depth on a particular function it may not be covered with enough detail to suit your needs. In all fairness though, that book of details doesn't exist anywhere for A:M. All-in-all I think this is a solid work that deserves to be one of the references in your library when learning this software.

Great compliment to the documentaion.......2003-07-16

The first review on this book wasn't very good. The review complained that the book was not for a beginner. He was very wrong. This book can be used by beginners to Animation Master. It is not designed to be a book for a beginner to Animation in general. The author does use lots of jargon, but to those familar with 3D Art and Animation it is nothing to worry about. The book is a great compliment to anyone's Animation Master skills. This book used in conjunction with the included documentation works great. There were certain techniques I was unsure about, but this book cleared them up. Again, I must stress that the book is not a beginners book to CG Animation , just a book for Animation Master beginners.

Exploring 3D Modeling With Maya (Design Exploration Series)

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Exploring 3D Modeling With Maya (Design Exploration Series)
Patricia Beckmann , and Scott Wells
Manufacturer: Cengage Delmar Learning
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At last, a software book that's as much about the art of 3D modeling and animation as it is about the specific features of the software! Exploring 3D Modeling with Maya 7 offers a rock-solid introduction to the workings of Autodesk's 3D modeling and animation software. But throughout the book the authors - award-winning animators and experienced educator - keep the emphasis on how designers can use Maya to meet client needs with stunning animation while exploring their own artistic impulses. Coverage includes basic modeling techniques, working with colors and textures, lighting, cinematography, and rendering.

Getting a Job in CG: Real Advice from Reel People

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definitely worth the money

Getting a Job in CG: Real Advice from Reel People
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Get the Inside Track to Landing an Enviable Job in Computer Graphics

Breaking into the wildly creative and fiery 3D/Effects industry is a tough proposition. With so many talented people competing for each alluring job, it's imperative that candidates grasp what employers look for and make every attempt to stand out. Maya Press, a joint publishing effort between Sybex and industry leader Alias, brings you this definitive and practical guide to help you land that first job or advance your current job in the computer graphics industry.

Getting a Job in CG: Real Advice from Reel People is rich with candid strategies and priceless insights straight from industry and academic leaders, job recruiters, and employers. Through interviews, case studies, and sample demo reels on the CD, this book teaches you how to:

Discover the myriad job possibilities from the obvious to the obscure
Identify precisely what tools, skills, and knowledge employers seek
Determine your best training options: college, art school, or do-it-yourself
Recognize what staffing agencies and in-house recruiters are looking for
Build an extraordinary resume that gets noticed
Find out where to go to meet the right people and tap into networking opportunities
Acquire the know-how to ace the job interview
Produce an exceptional and applicable demo reel that will help you land the job
Emulate the career paths of successful artists

This book's companion website, www.3djobs.net, serves as a research hub packed with supplementary information and links to vital sources.

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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definitely worth the money.......2005-01-04

this is one of the few books that offers practical advice on finding a job in the cg industry. besides the standard topics like putting together a resume and interviewing tips, it tells you what skills you need to build in order to be successful at different career paths (modeler vs rigger vs compositor, etc.) i also found the interviews with various people who already work in the industry very informative.

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