Archive notice: This article was originally published on February 16, 2017. Links and embedded videos are preserved as part of the historical record.
Software Plug-ins
Our next DP issue 03 : 17 is packed with useful little helpers for their favourite software: among other things, we will show like you how to make your workflow more efficient with Boris FX, GenArts Sapphire, FilmConvert or Red Giant Magic Bullet. In addition, we explain how gigantic worlds can be created virtually with MultiScatter and Forest Pack Pro in 3ds Max and how CG hair no longer poses a problem with Ornatrix.
Further Training, Career Changes & Alternatives to University Study
How do you return to a career in the film and CG industry if, for example, you have taken a longer break due to parental leave? We spoke with Katrin Richthofer from the Study Centre at HFF Munich about these topic; she also gave us an overview of the university’s current further-training offering.
Anyone who wants to work as a 3D artist does not necessarily have to have studied. We met 3D artist and trainer Dominik Markota from Sunday Digital for an interview, in which he showed us the advantages of the vocational-training path. Anyone who has already completed a degree might be interested in the career-change programmes for Technical Director and Animation Effects Producer at the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg.
In addition, we present successful projects by young 3D talent, including “nex” from Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences, Hagenberg Campus, “bDiamond” from Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences and the game project “Sane” from Mainz University of Applied Sciences.
Software Tips & animago Making-ofs
In terms of workshops, we will share tips on Houdini 16, Baselight 5, Cinema 4D and the Arnold and Mental Ray renderers, among other things. In the animago section of this issue, Theresa Haas from Salzburg University of Applied Sciences explains how the mixed-media project “Ways out of a Creative Crisis” was created, and Daniel Lehmann shows in detail how he created his still “Behind the Scenes.”
