News Rookie Awards 2024 - Our Most Successful Contest Yet! Wow, we’re blown away by the incredible response to Rookie Awards 2024! A huge thank you and congrats to everyone who participated. Your creativity and hard work have made this our best contest ever.
Inspiration The Art of Texturing: Breathing Life into 3D Projects Artline Institute student Arthur Monteil spent three months recreating the detailed interior of a grand house, focusing on textures that evoke modern Victorian vibes. Discover the texturing phase of this project for inspiration on your next interior environment.
Inspiration Beyond the Lens: Exploring the Depths of VFX, Filmmaking, and Short Films Self-taught FX Artist Clement Arlotti aims to join studios, aspiring to contribute to films like Dune. Dive into the world of visual effects through his short film, 'Promise Me I'll Leave (Promettez-moi que je partirai).
Inspiration Whispers of Autumn: A Stylised Cartoon Diorama Eva Fernández Valero, an ESAT second-year Art for Video Games student, explores a 3D Modeling assignment, crafting a stylized cartoon diorama.
Inspiration Elevate Your Desktop Experience with Razer Axon Say hello to Razer Axon! Packed with hundreds of stunning wallpapers, Razer Axon brings a whole new dimension to your workspace.
Inspiration The Key to Advanced FX Projects with Houdini featuring FX Artist Mark Fancher Aspiring FX students can glean insights from Mark Fancher's journey mastering Houdini, including key skills, learning resources, and practical advice for excelling in FX projects.
Inspiration Peking Opera Singer: From Concept to 3D Creation Paula García Fernández, Voxel School graduate, breaks down her latest character, from Concept to 3D creation.
News Creative Pen Tablet for Students: Wacom Intuos Pro A digital illustrator should consider the Wacom Intuos Pro for its outstanding features, which we cover in this article.
Inspiration A 3D Motion Graphics Workflow: Developing a TVC Concept Koh Kang Hui, a student at 3dsense Media School, is a curious designer exploring diverse mediums, aiming for versatility in digital and traditional art. Here, she discusses her recent project on The Rookies: a 3D motion concept for a TV commercial.
Inspiration The Unstoppable Force of Thinking Outside the box: Nuke Compositing and Art Pablo Mielgo, a Lightbox Academy student pursuing a VFX master's degree, shares insights into his recent project, Prado painting, unveiling creative techniques using Nuke.
Inspiration Designing a 3D Bionic Mermaid Character Aleksandra Donevska, a student at M3DS Academy, ventures into her academic journey as a 3D Artist, tackling her maiden character design - a 3D bionic mermaid.
Reasons to Explore a Career in Virtual Production Discover Orbital Studios, pioneers in virtual production, leveraging Dell Technologies with NVIDIA and Intel to redefine industry possibilities. For aspiring professionals, they epitomise the inspiration needed in this field.
Inspiration Transforming Photogrammetry into a Post-Human Virtual Reality Experience Pierpaolo Grandinetti, Francesca Sonda, and Gianluca Rubino are NABA students specialising in MA Creative Media Production. Together, they discuss their VR project, 'Visioni Realizzabili,' exploring post-human vision through a luminous point cloud.
Inspiration Illustrator, Julia Peng's Tips for Developing a Unique Artistic Style Discovering Julia on Huion's Instagram, we were captivated by her illustrations, reflecting her Taiwanese-American roots and love for animals. She shares insights on developing a unique style, encouraging creative freedom.
Careers Kristiania University College Alumni Share Insights on Their Path from Studying to Getting Hired in VFX Kristiania University College graduates share their journeys from studies to VFX careers, highlighting the importance of internships, networking, and continuous learning.
News Only 10 Days Left to Enter Rookie Awards 2024! The countdown has begun! With less than 10 days remaining, it's your last chance to enter the 14th Annual Rookie Awards.
Careers Becoming a Motion Designer: A Guide From Rookies Alum Pascal El Murr FX Barcelona Film School graduating student and Rookie Alum Pascal El Murr, a Motion Designer based in Lebanon, leverages his architectural design background to craft innovative work for various clients, making him a valuable resource for those seeking insights into the motion design field.
Careers Working as a Level Designer at a Game Development Studio Malin Wong, a Futuregames graduate from Stockholm, now excels as an Experienced Level Designer at Avalanche Studios Group, sharing insights from student portfolio curation to professional success.
Inspiration Creating a Real-Time 3D Tennessee Forest Lodge Environment Ben Rodgers, a recent Game Art graduate from the University of South Wales, shares his latest project demonstrating his skills in developing detailed, large scale environments.
Inspiration Hard Surface Modeling and Texturing Exercises: Creating a Game-Ready Hero Prop Harry Crowe's latest project on The Rookies looks at the creative process behind a 3D hero prop.