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Faizan
If you want a job in the art and design industry, then you have to make sure that you are the best and that you stand out from the crowd. It is an extremely competitive industry and if there is a job available somewhere, you can bet good money that there will be hundreds of applicants.
So, how do you make yourself stand out? The answer is in your portfolio. When you go for an interview, you are going to be in there for about half an hour, answering questions and then you will leave your portfolio behind for them to look at. This will make a lasting impression on the interviewer and that is why you need to make it look good.
In this day and age, designing and illustrating is all about computers, especially if you are looking to get into animation. Companies will look at pencil drawings for plans but then they want to see the finished product.
When you are putting the portfolio together, think about telling them a story of how the character came alive in your head. You could have a few pencil drawings at first and then as the character progresses, you have the computer plans and the 3D textures available for them to look at.
You have the option of printing these plans off yourself but you should think about the type of printer than you have. If it is a professional printer and all the colours will print correctly, then by all means, print them yourself and then go somewhere to get them put into a portfolio. This can be done at University libraries or an art shop on the high street.
If you are not sure that you can print it professionally, then go to a professional company to do it for you. If you take these steps then you have to plan ahead and make sure the company has the time to complete the portfolio and return it to you before the interview.
Hiring a professional company will be expensive, especially if they are building the portfolio for you, but it will be worth the money. You will be able to use the portfolio over and over again, you won't need to get a new one for each interview, and the professional print, design and look of the portfolio will make you stand out in a crowd.
If you are hiring professional company, then make sure you use one that you can trust. Have a look at their testimonial page, or Google the company to see if anyone has used them before. You can also ask your friends or acquaintances to see if they know of any reliable printing companies.
So, how do you make yourself stand out? The answer is in your portfolio. When you go for an interview, you are going to be in there for about half an hour, answering questions and then you will leave your portfolio behind for them to look at. This will make a lasting impression on the interviewer and that is why you need to make it look good.
In this day and age, designing and illustrating is all about computers, especially if you are looking to get into animation. Companies will look at pencil drawings for plans but then they want to see the finished product.
When you are putting the portfolio together, think about telling them a story of how the character came alive in your head. You could have a few pencil drawings at first and then as the character progresses, you have the computer plans and the 3D textures available for them to look at.
You have the option of printing these plans off yourself but you should think about the type of printer than you have. If it is a professional printer and all the colours will print correctly, then by all means, print them yourself and then go somewhere to get them put into a portfolio. This can be done at University libraries or an art shop on the high street.
If you are not sure that you can print it professionally, then go to a professional company to do it for you. If you take these steps then you have to plan ahead and make sure the company has the time to complete the portfolio and return it to you before the interview.
Hiring a professional company will be expensive, especially if they are building the portfolio for you, but it will be worth the money. You will be able to use the portfolio over and over again, you won't need to get a new one for each interview, and the professional print, design and look of the portfolio will make you stand out in a crowd.
If you are hiring professional company, then make sure you use one that you can trust. Have a look at their testimonial page, or Google the company to see if anyone has used them before. You can also ask your friends or acquaintances to see if they know of any reliable printing companies.
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