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3D Career Change: The story so far - Part 1

22 August 2014 - Comments
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I'm over 100 days and 800 hours into my 3D and motion graphics training. So how has it been so far?

It's been great!

It has not been easy but it has been great. I've really enjoyed it so far. I'm ahead of schedule. I've been picking up the software relatively easily, and seem to have a 'feel' for animation and other disciplines, and regularly find myself correcting issues before the instructors notice them.

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What's next?

The big event on the home front will be the arrival of my second son in the next few weeks. I'm already bracing myself for the sleepless nights!

3D-wise, it's all about the projects and practice. I need to put some hours into modeling practice, to build muscle memory and raw speed so I can work at well production pace. I also need to progress some project work, so that I can start shaping a showreel. This is where the rubber really hits the road!

So watch this space.

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