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Some 3D animators are very
adept on the computer but
have problems story-
boarding or making detailed
sketches with traditional
media. Cemre Ozkurt's web
portfolio has ample
examples of his ability to
think and draw creatively
both on and off the
computer screen.
Strengths and weaknesses
You have both, and you should know them well. Technical strengths and
weaknesses are the most obvious and the easiest to assess. Some employers are on the
prowl for specifics, like computer proficiency or knowl-
edge of printing processes. They need evidence that you
can handle their work.
Knowledge is tougher to assess because it can
be hard to recognize what you don't know. That's why
the checklist differentiates between formal professional
education and courses that simply cover the how-tos of
an application. For example, a professional degree is
most necessary in the design fields. If you don't have a
degree, you'll need to balance that lack with more years
of high-quality work experience. Software training is
most useful in areas with very high learning curves,
like 3D, while sheer skill is most important for artists,
photographers, and animators.
The one thing I won't ignore is a
lack of understanding of typogra-
phy. There are lots of pieces of
advertising that we can do without:
photography, illustration, or even
color. There is nothing that we do
that is without typography. It is
the single element that is omni-
present. It must be understood
before a person can operate at a
professional level.
—Stan Richards
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