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A2597A2597 Fanboy
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OK. With collage looming over me, I need to do some further research into a major, and what I'm goign to do with my life. I've been told that I'm gifted in both CGI and HTML (Good, right?). now, I need stats. how much can a person fresh from collage with a degree in web design earn? or a degree in computer art?

how does one get a job in these fields?

what kind of stability do these jobs offer?

and other basic questions...

What programs should I learn for 3D?
(I figure grab the Max lite and Maya lite thingys and learn them) do I need to know C++ for a career in 3D?


Just....info, please. [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/smile.gif[/img]

Thanks!

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  • rcmodelsrcmodels Ranger
    I'm interested too. although i do neither. i'd like to know though [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/smile.gif[/img]
  • A5387A5387 Trainee
    I'm seem is have good skills in CGI and Web design too. allthroght I do use deamwaver to do it.
  • JackNJackN <font color=#99FF99>Lightwave Alien</font>
    [quote]Originally posted by A2597:
    [b]OK. With collage looming over me, I need to do some further research into a major, and what I'm goign to do with my life. I've been told that I'm gifted in both CGI and HTML (Good, right?). now, I need stats. how much can a person fresh from collage with a degree in web design earn? or a degree in computer art?

    how does one get a job in these fields?

    what kind of stability do these jobs offer?

    and other basic questions...

    What programs should I learn for 3D?
    (I figure grab the Max lite and Maya lite thingys and learn them) do I need to know C++ for a career in 3D?

    Just....info, please. [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/smile.gif[/img]

    Thanks!

    [/b][/quote]

    Well, I dunno about having a collage looming over you. I suppose it depends on the images that make up the collage really.

    [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/biggrin.gif[/img]

    The best I can do is give you US rates...

    Sierra (Game Artist) $16 an hour salaried.
    Foundation (VFX Artist) $25 an hour Salaried.
    Currently (Web Instructor) $18 an hour Salaried.

    Getting jobs, experience, luck, excellent portfolio or demo reel, good contacts...

    Stability? No such thing... Get used to that idea right now.

    3D/CGI apps... Photoshop is a must! For decent employment coverage, know Maya and 3DS Max. As much as I favor Lightwave, the jobs aren't really there...

    [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/frown.gif[/img]

    C++ ? Not unless you want to do 3D Programming, rather than 3D art work.


    [This message has been edited by JackN (edited 07-06-2002).]
  • BigglesBiggles <font color=#AAFFAA>The Man Without a Face</font>
    3D programming rocks, but it's way different from 3D artwork. [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/smile.gif[/img]

    Definitely get the free Maya and 3DSMax lite things and learn them. The key to getting any job is having the experience to make yourself valuable to the company.

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  • Entil'ZhaEntil'Zha I see famous people
    [quote]Originally posted by A2597:
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    how does one get a job in these fields?

    what kind of stability do these jobs offer?

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    Best way to get a job is with a headhunter

    Absolutly no stability in the tech sector.

    as for pay, i duno what it is for cgi/html etc, but i get $45/hour doing consulting and computer repair.

    Course being that i do Freelance work, there is not a steady amount of work.

    And there is one word of warning if you are going to be doing a computer job, and also happen to like computers, If you work on them all day, sometimes it can get to the point where you won't want to use one at all when you are not working. heh

    well good luck with your decisions
  • BigglesBiggles <font color=#AAFFAA>The Man Without a Face</font>
    I'd have to agree on that warning. After spending all day programming, I often don't feel like working on my own projects when I get home.

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    [b][url="http://www.minbari.co.uk/log12.2263/"]Required reading[/url][/b]
    Never eat anything bigger than your own head.
    "Nonono...Is not [i]Great[/i] Machine. Is...[i]Not[/i]-so-Great Machine. It make good snow cone though." - Zathras
  • Entil'ZhaEntil'Zha I see famous people
    [quote]Originally posted by Biggles:
    [b]I'd have to agree on that warning. After spending all day programming, I often don't feel like working on my own projects when I get home.

    [/b][/quote]

    When i was working for an ISP i was putting in 14-18 hour days most days, and what little free time i did have, i wanted to stay far away from computers. no games, no nothing. it kinda sucked.
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