Everything you need to start your 3D career. A time-tested program run by industry experts invested in making your goals a reality.
Most studios don't respond to your application. If they do, they say "they're moving forward with other candidates." They don't tell you why they didn't pick you or what you need to do to improve. It feels like you have to break-in just to be considered.
We know how you feel: frustrated, disheartened, and losing confidence. You don't have the support, professional feedback, or an inside look at how hiring decisions are made.
The job descriptions are either super-intimidating or completely vague. All of them require years of experience that you don't have. Should you apply anyway? Is your demo reel what they're looking for? What should you work on first and what is the most important thing you're missing out on?
Between your job and daily responsibilities, who the hell can carve out time to achieve a dream? The schools you've found look great, but they require a massive time and financial commitment. Even if you could, what guarantee do they offer that will make you feel comfortable making a decision of that magnitude? How can you tell which step is the right step for you?
When I was trying to break into the industry, I applied to over 200 studios within the first 30 days of creating my debut demo reel - 197 of them didn't respond. The other 3 sent rejections. I received and failed 3 art tests because I simply wasn't good enough. It took me 12 months to get my first interview.
Since then, I've worked for over ten years in the industry: modeling, texturing, shading, lighting, rendering, compositing and even rigging. I have held senior positions on Dreamworks and Nickelodeon projects, worked as a creative director, a freelance artist and started my own studio creating virtual spaces for VR and the metaverse. I've taught professionally for 5 years and have helped over 50 students start their careers.
There’s one thing I’ve learned that has been the catalyst for every step of my career. One secret that stands between you and getting your dream job quickly and effortlessly. It’s the one thing I credit my success to, and I’m eager to share it with you.
We've all heard the cliche: It's not what you know, it's who you know. In the 3D industry, it's who knows you. Joining this program means building camaraderie with your classmates, connecting to the studios you love via our recruitment team and making real contacts with professionals already in the industry.
Inside knowledge is vital to landing the job. You need answers from artists with years of industry experience that have been there and done that. Creating and presenting your art beyond industry standard ensures the next time you put in an application they send you an offer.
There's nothing more painful, more soul-crushing than wasting time in a class that you spent money on that has nothing to do with your dream career. Get the exact direction you need, when you need it, scheduled around your busy life.
Great studios expect great art. The quality of work you deliver, your ability to meet deadlines and effectively communicate, all determine success in this industry.
We have over a decade of experience that informs our tried and true systems which will transform your art and mindset. Our experience is here and available for you. We want you to learn from our mistakes so you don’t lose the same amount of time and money we did or miss any once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.
This 3D model was created by Kate-Elliott Jones and secured her place in the industry. In the interview, this model was credited as the most important piece of her demoreel as it displayed her excellent eye for detail, skills in modeling, texturing, shading and lighting. Congratulations Kate!