Mr3d_PHD

I've been a graphic artist for almost 8 years. 4 of those years are professional. You would think that after all of this time, I might learn that it's good practice to SAVE YOUR FREAKIN' WORK!!!

I'm designing "save the dates" for my friend's wedding. There are four photos involved, and I spent a few hours last night modifying the photos and putting together the design. I then spent 30 minutes on my lunch break today making the final touches. Right as I'm about to...

Note: Do not read this blog if you are trying to make a career for yourself in the gaming industry and you are easily scared.

The following story is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent (me). A while ago, a buddy of mine (we'll call him Jim) told me a story about how working for a major gaming company (we'll call it EEA Games) ruined his entire life...in every possible way.

He was a happily married guy with a little baby girl when he first began...

I'm a 26 year old (as of the date I wrote this - 4/08) married guy with a cat living in Central Florida...one of the most awful states in the US. I've lived here for about 14 years or so, but before that I lived in Long Island, New York. I LOVE it up there. Why don't I move back? Well, for one thing, all of our immediate family (my wife and I) live here, and we plan on having kids soon, so we want them to grow up with their grandparents nearby. For another, we just bought a house last year...

Anyone interested in 3d modeling or programing can have a fun and productive career in the simulation industry. There are, however, some major differences between what you need to do to get into the gaming industry, and what you need to do to get into the simulation industry.

The gaming industry (generally) is based simply on skill. If you have an amazing demo reel, you shouldn't have much of a problem finding a job. Having a degree can certainly improve your chances...it shows...

Click on the "Blog Control Panel" link to your left. There are a lot of options you have access to that are independant from the forums. After clicking the link, you will see several new menu options (also on the left panel).

Among other things, you can make a fun little blog "intro" section which always shows up on the top of your blog page, and you can change your post settings so you receive automatic instant email notifications when someone replies to a...