gem2niki's thoughts

3 directors from ILM (Industrial Light and Magic) came to SJSU on Friday to give us some insight on their company. But even they say the portfolio is more important than the degree haha. Also individualism, originality, and your passion is what they look for. Having traditional foundation helps to communicate your message, but these days, artists are basically drawing the same things if its just the foundations (aren't concept arts starting to look the same?). It is more desirable for studios to have artists who can communicate or emphasize interesting story with their art.

Quick notes I've jotted down:

-Reference reference reference. Always use reference. Don't make things up in your mind without knowing what you draw. That been said so many times in the past.

-Creating functional art. The ability to move the character and turn them around from 360 etc. Making the art useful for others such as character sheet.

-Concept artist enforces the story

-Having imagination, originality and ideas

-What are you about? What is your passion?

-Portfolio matters! Duh.

-Get paid to draw!! Starting off at a small studio is a good start. Get your foot in the door!

-Illustration = Communication

Teacher was absent from art history class....I didn't go on the computer last night to get the notice T_T;; No wonder I haven't heard from vejiita4eva. Oh well, I wasted my time finishing the 4th chapter of Notebook Kiss doujinshi~

I went to the Katzenberg (co-founder of Dreamworks SKG) Session (summary of event from asaphira_sachi). I met up with ianoji and some former classmates which was nice, since we don't have the same class this semester TAT;; Dreamworks donated $300,000 to the Animation/Illustration program because of the school's close relationship with the company *A* Does that mean better supplies/equipment? XD The one quote Katzenberg said seems to apply to everyone:

Believe in what you're doing, because if you don't, why should others believe you?

Gosh that's a powerful quote. I mean you hear it all the time, but who really believes in themselves? Not many. I think its time for me to boost up my esteem and strive to get better. Everyone else should too! I think I'm going to aim for the BFA and see how far I can go with my art guided by education. Also I wish I took John Clapp class in the past ;O; He subbed one of our class and invited us to his lecture for his class which was very very informative. Knowledge in Design really helps make an artwork incredibly stronger.

( On to the photos )

I wonder if I really should go to Fall Out Boy concert....$30. Anyone going?
Okay time to do Japanese homework and go to sleep early.