Poll: Would you work in the Game Industry
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Yes those are the only roles.heyheysg said:
There is no such thing as a creative director, a writer, a sound designer, a composer or one of the many multitude of roles available to fill in the gaming industry. Ever see the credits for a game roll by?
OT: I would be a game composer if I could, it would be a lot of fun.
For people who want a job purely as a Concept Artist, I hope you're studying (or planning to) for a Bachelors of Design (Illustration). If not either give up your dream or change courses.
Almost every concept artist I know who's employed solely as a Concept Artist has a BDes(Ill.), the one who doesn't has more than 10 years experience pencilling in the comic industry.
In small and medium sized studios 'concept art' is usually handled by the senior artdrones. Afterall, they're the ones who have to oversee it being translated into usable forms. Just like any other company, the smaller it is the more 'hats' you find yourself having to wear. Quite honestly, a Concept Artist who's only duty is concept art is a luxury most companies can't afford especially when they should already have a few people on staff who should be able to produce concept art as a secondary duty.
In large studios/companies where they do have Concept Artist as a staff position, be prepared for a Steel Cage Death Match because the competition for a job as a full time Concept Artist is cutthroat. If you don't think your work will stand up against professional illustrators and you're not sleeping with the head of the studio, don't bother.
Almost every concept artist I know who's employed solely as a Concept Artist has a BDes(Ill.), the one who doesn't has more than 10 years experience pencilling in the comic industry.
In small and medium sized studios 'concept art' is usually handled by the senior artdrones. Afterall, they're the ones who have to oversee it being translated into usable forms. Just like any other company, the smaller it is the more 'hats' you find yourself having to wear. Quite honestly, a Concept Artist who's only duty is concept art is a luxury most companies can't afford especially when they should already have a few people on staff who should be able to produce concept art as a secondary duty.
In large studios/companies where they do have Concept Artist as a staff position, be prepared for a Steel Cage Death Match because the competition for a job as a full time Concept Artist is cutthroat. If you don't think your work will stand up against professional illustrators and you're not sleeping with the head of the studio, don't bother.
I wish there wasn't.BlindMessiah94 said:
I swear the ad for a CD job must go along the lines of "Are you an arrogant, bitter, caustic prick? Are you convinced you're the only creative talent on the planet and everyone else is shit? Do you enjoy crushing creativity, lateral thinking and initiative? Is your heart a cold, black lump that only exists to pump the liquid spite that passes for your blood? Yes? BECOME AN CREATIVE DIRECTOR TODAY!"
Yup ^^ My plan is to become a Concept Artist. I'm starting University next year studying Games Art, so should be funxD
I would probebly be a designer, due to the fact that im also a writer/author. or possibly a producer...
i wouldn't actually do anything in the area of actual development...
I'd be more of a media person, like video game journalism. It would be my passion; video gaming mixed with writing. Most excellen!
I'd be more of a media person, like video game journalism. It would be my passion; video gaming mixed with writing. Most excellen!
This is your arse -> .Viptorian said:
This is your arse after your first year freelancing -> O
Of course, but then again there are also games like Eternal Darkness, Okami, Shadow of the Colossus and such, that had GOOD ones and helped make the games as imaginative as they are.RhomCo said:
But I agree the majority are purposely mediocre, just like the blockbuster movie industry.
Programmer is the way to go. You get paid well even if the latest project doesn't go so well and you will have a solid skill set that works well in other industries. A friend of mine just got a job at Gearbox as an engine programmer and it's one hell of a sweet deal.
No.
I hear nothing but horror stories from people who work in the industry.
If I ever have enough money to throw away on a business I don't need to see a return from, then I might start a game company, but that's the closest I'll get.
I hear nothing but horror stories from people who work in the industry.
If I ever have enough money to throw away on a business I don't need to see a return from, then I might start a game company, but that's the closest I'll get.
That's correct. I mean about not having to have some official training in order to be hired. I know it surprised me when i found out i got the job, since i had no previous experience or training as a level designer (not even as a hobby), and at university i studied control engineering and computer science (lots of programming, automation, stuff like that). I also know some other people that got hired then, that where in the same situation. Then again, level design is a bit of niche job, unlike programming or 2D "artistry". The only place you can get previous experience is another game company, i think.RhomCo said:
Naw, after the first 12-18 months your ringpiece is as thrashed out as it will get. Sure, clients will still try and fuck you but you're so used to it by then they're not even touhing the sides.Viptorian said: