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Everything to do with working in the computer graphics (CG) - film, television, games - industry can be found here: from hot tips on courses to reviews of new software and links to community sites.
It's a vast and super-exciting industry to work in, but finding a job can be daunting, particularly when you're head-down in a project that's already crashed its deadline. That's why we set up myCGpimp, a service for CG professionals: we do the work; you get the job.
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It's a vast and super-exciting industry to work in, but finding a job can be daunting, particularly when you're head-down in a project that's already crashed its deadline. That's why we set up myCGpimp, a service for CG professionals: we do the work; you get the job.
This lens is written and maintained by Gimpy, the avatar in chief at myCGpimp. I work night and day, as every good gimp should, and this lens is a work in progress so check back often for new improvements and content.
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Words of wisdom: how to get ahead in CG
- Ask The Headhunter: Computer Graphics & Animation
- Some good advice for people just starting out and I love how he describes people who work in CG as 'odd, quirky, egotistical, competitive and often unpleasant'. Say what you really think, Michael Klouda!
- Showreel Advice from Escape Studios
- Here Paul, Escape's Recruitment Director, goes through a few points covering showreels which you might consider when putting yours together.
- Pixar's Approach to HR
CG Specialisms
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CG: the gathering
Join the community: get tutorials, feedback, gossip...
- CG Talk
- CGTalk is the world's largest online forum for digital artists. CGTalk is the official forum for The CGSociety (Computer Graphics Society).
- AWN Forums
- Uber list of the forums at Animation World Network
- CGHUB Forum
- CG Hub is an online community where computer graphics artists share their latest work, tips, and tools, network with friends, search jobs, and more.
- CG Links - Tutorials, 3D Models, Files, Books, Blueprints, Textures, 3D Max Links, Photoshop Links
- Largest base of CG Links, 3d studio max links, Adobe photoshop links, Macromedia links, free 3d models, Textures, Blueprints, HDRi, Computer Graphic Books, Plugins, CG Jobs and more ...
- Your CG Community
- An index of the community forums for CG artists on CG Channel
- CGFocus Online Forums
- CGFocus is a Computer Graphic Community site
- 3D modeling, 3D animation and 3D rendering talk - CG forums
- HighEnd 3D Board Index
- Forums for jobs, tutorials and more
CG blogs
From the coalface
A collection of personal CG-related blogs I enjoy reading
- Ciro Sannino's blog
- Ciro writes about 3d Studio Max, V-ray Render and Photoshop.
- Anders Sundstedt CG Blog
- Anders writes about Maya, Mental Ray, After Effects, Photoshop and Houdini.
News from around the CG world
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Recommended courses in the UK
Industry training, short coursesEscape Studios
University courses
Postgraduate Diploma Character Animation Central St Martin's
Media Arts and Imaging - 3D Computer Animation MSc Dundee University
The National Centre for Computer Animation offers BAs and beyond, based at Bournemouth University - below are the best of its offerings:
3D Computer Animation MA/PD
Computer Animation and Visual Effects MSC
Digital Effects MA/PD
The library
These are the books I recommend you have on your shelves
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Maya
Maya is my first love, but she can be a tricky so-and-so sometimes
3DS Max
MEL scripting
Python
Now Python is integrated into Maya, we should all learn it
C++
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