Client/ Business requirement for an ideal candidate on portfolio

I have looked at various jobs and built up an idea on what production companies look for in the VFX/ Motion Graphics position they are holding. I have also looked at the field research I have done for the interview I had with Phillip Ray Tommy.




Client Portfolio requirement -

• image manipulation using programs such as Photoshop (including ‘before and after’ images)
• Compositing work that looks effective
• Storyboarding using Adobe Illustrator
• Colour scripting (Colour grading, colour correction for visual impact and understanding of colour connotation)
• Design and/or motion graphics work and be creative
• Demo Reel/ Show reel no longer than 2 minutes

• http://www.orchard.co.uk/Jobs/North-West/Motion-Designer--Video-Editor-106964.aspx?utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed#

• https://www.animatedjobs.com/jobs/motion-graphics-artist/

• https://www.animatedjobs.com/jobs/after-effects-animator-illustrator/

PORTFOLIO LINKS-
http://www.bubble-jobs.co.uk/digital_design/portfolio-advice/animation/


http://www.senecavfx.com/portfolio-requirements/

https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Job/motion-designer-jobs-SRCH_KO0,15.htm

Port Folio Crops and Research

I have taken pictures of a car park which I find really useful as I like the lighting and shading. I have also deliberately taken the pictures at night time as it is very effective.

From all the pictures I have taken, I have finally decided to choose the last which is this one in particular. 

This picture is effective as it has some dark shades as well as lighting so the character can blend in the environment. I like how the perspective going to the end of the car park makes the image look suitable for the character I have. I may enhance the picture lighting by editing it on Adobe Photoshop.

This is the edit software I have been using which is photo Shop. I have been adjusting the colour and shading of the picture.

This is the final photo shop edit I have done. You can see that I have made it gloomy and used cold colours to make the atmosphere depressing for my character.

What I found on VFX Artists

I have researched on couple of VFX Artists. Here are the following -

Ricardo Alves:

• VFX Artist with vast experience
• Studied at Instituto das artes e da Imagem in Portugal 2010-2013
• Skills he claims to have -                    

3D Studio Max

3D Modeling

Zbrush

Graphic Design

Drawing

Figure Drawing

Painting

Digital Illustration

Digital Painting

Digital Matte Painting

Vector Illustration

Photoshop

Illustrator

After Effects

Premiere

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Geomagics

MARI

ZBrush

Adobe Illustrator

Modelagem 3D

Adobe Photoshop

Design gráfico

Desenho

Adobe After Effects

3D

Jogos de vídeo

Artes

Nuke

• Experience -

  3D Designer

  iMakr

  November 2013 – October 2014 (1 year)London, United Kingdom
  3D Modeling for Rapid Prototyping.
  Processing various scan data for Print.
  
  Opportunity to work for clients such:
  -Grey Goose
  -Rococo Chocolates
  -Google
  -Zipsters

           3D Scanning Technician

             Propshop

           October 2014 – January 2016 (1 year 4 months)   

           Digital Production Technician

             Propshop

          January 2016 – October 2016 (10 months)

         

           Modelling TD

             MPC

           November 2016 – Present (1 year 1 month)London, United Kingdom

• Films he has worked on for visual effects -

- Godzilla: King of Monsters
- The Lion King
- Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi
- Justice League
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
- Tim Burton: Miss Peregrine
- Star Wars: Rogue One
- Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens
- 007: Spectre






                                                                               

Source: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ricardoalvesvfx


Carlos Acevedo:


He has vast experience from 2007 onwards and has had major roles in big production movies from "Fast and Furious 7" to "Spider Man: Homecoming"


https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-acevedo-38b4726/


https://vimeo.com/cavfx


Research on Job Requirements


ESA FILMS
I found one job which is a Freelancing one which is a Motion Graphics Artist. They are looking for a talented motion graphics artist who is able to create a (lower third) motion graphics with newspaper  clippings.


Required Skills:
• At least 1 years Motion Graphics Experience
• After Effects
• Other motion graphics/animation software
• Adobe premiere or final cut pro
Job Type: 1 day contract (with the option to use you for future contracts)
Start Date: Friday 17th November
Location: London, E8 Postcode
Daily rate: £150 – £200


Source:
https://www.animatedjobs.com/jobs/motion-graphics-artist/


ideaMACHINE Studio
This one is abroad in New York. The pay is according to how much experience you have but it is an ideal job with a lot of benefits.


The ideal candidate should have at least 3-5 years animating commercials.

• After Effects,
• Illustration and storyboarding
• GraphixDesign,
• an understanding of business,
• experience working with business clients,
• and a general knowledge of how to direct advertising.

Other Skills

• Strong collaborative work ethic and the ability to help lead and deliver creative concepts
• Generating ideas and selling them to clients and other members of the team
• Collaborating across the studio to drive up standards of digital creativity
• Strong knowledge of video editing 

https://www.animatedjobs.com/jobs/after-effects-animator-illustrator/


Most of these jobs require experience so I have concluded that VFX Artist need to start off as freelance workers.