Professional and Industrial Practice

Areas

- Modelling Artist

Modelling artists create characters, weapons, plants and animals on a computer in 3D. Modelling artists work at an early stage of the CG and 3D part of the VFX pipeline. The 3D models that they produce can then move on to be animated, given texture and light. Character artists may refer to themselves as "modelling artists" if they specialize in creating specific 3D models, such as characters. They will likely create character models and textures in this instance. VFX companies and studios employ modelling artists, and free-lancers work as artists. Many smaller VFX firms and studios will advertise one position that will do both modelling and texturing and not differentiate between the two.

-What's a modelling artist good at?

Art: be able to draw, have a good understanding of form, colour and texture, and know how these elements work together

Interpretation: be able to create a 3D model from a 2D brief, decide upon the best method to complete a 3D model quickly, while having a required level of detail and quality

Knowledge of 3D modelling programs: be adept at using relevant programs such as Blender, Maya and ZBrush, continuously learn new ways to fix problems in your models

Organisation: work within the production schedule, manage files and meet deadlines

Collaboration: be able to work with other VFX artists in the pipeline, use each other’s resources and work effectively

Tools of the trade

These are some of the tools used by professionals:

3D modelling and sculpting software (Blender, 3ds Max, Maya, Mudbox, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Substance Designer, Quixel, RenderMan)

- Assistant Games Producer

Assistant games producers help the production team with the day-to-day running of projects. This means their role is varied, as what needs to happen can change on a daily basis.

They are usually responsible for filing and archiving games assets such as concept artwork and the videos and photographs needed for marketing and press releases. They might help with planning the production of the game and checking that all the deadlines in the process are being met.

They have a good understanding of where the project is at, at any point. They help with submitting games to publishers, oversee the process of adapting games to the needs of different countries (localisation). And they order food.

As the game enters the final stage of development, they might organise press visits, releasing game demos and setting up photo shoots.

What’s an assistant games producer good at?

Being willing: be flexible, take instruction, do whatever is need to help the team get their jobs done
Communication: explain clearly both in writing and verbally, get on well with the other members of the team
Playing games: have a passion for games, knowledge of the industry and a good understanding of how a game is made
Organisation: plan, set goals and prioritise
Attention to detail: be accurate in filing, labelling and planning schedules
Project management: organise all aspects of the game’s production and keep it on track

Who does an assistant games producer work with?

Assistant games producers work with the games producer and lead designers.

Linkedin Profiles

Mock Interview Preparation

Cover Letter

Florian Stephens

UWL VFX

St Mary’s Road

London

W5 5RF

07 March 2022

RE: Assistant Games Producer

Dear Mr Stephens,

I strongly believe that I am a good fit for your company and would love the opportunity to become a valued member of your team, so I am writing to you about Assistant Games Producer. My name is Priyanshu Singh Chouhan, I am third year bachelor’s degree student at the University of West London specialising in Visual Effects. Through my journey as a student in UWL I have learnt, developed, and polished my skills in 3D modelling, lightning, and ragging. I have also achieved a great knowledge in lightroom, 3ds max, photoshop and maya. These software’s helped me to brush my skills in editing the raw photos and creating the CGI models. In my extra time I had gone through one of the YouTube channel named Stylized Station, in that I learnt full 3D Asset workflow and created 3D models of cars, bikes and gun with the help of the software’s. As I am huge fan of PUBG game, I had applied my skills out there and created the different guns. Passionate, dedicated, hard working and excellent team player.

I had an opportunity to work with my classmates in a group project of Automotive Reveal. In this my contribution was modelling, lightning, fx and dynamics. We had revealed a car as it done by the other company at the time of revealing it in the market. In my spare time I have also tried screen recording the games and compositing them. In my experience I had led a team of 250 people in a network marketing company where we used to spread computer literacy all over India. So, I know how to work under pressure, organised it properly, communicate and handle situations in bad times.

I am looking forward to hear from you and potentially being part of your team.

Sincerely,

Priyanshu Singh Chouhan