Finally! Started learning Nuke properly using Escape Studios online course.

Previously I had done some previous basic stuff in Nuke via The Foundry's website and training area of the site (Developers of Nuke) so already got an OK understanding on how it works but wanted to get in more depth and sink my teeth in properly. I already have an idea on a scene I want to do from Hollywood Camera Work but didn't want to jump in without getting a little more comfortable working in the software.

For readers of my blog who don't know what Nuke is; Nuke is a compositing program where they add multiple scenes together, normally a live action plate with CG and VFX. Nuke also has a 3D mode. For more information on Nuke follow this link.

So as I said I started the online course today. Topics covered so far have been Images and Workflows, Nuke Basics and half way through Working with Nodes. This online version of Escapes course is 10 hours (thou I will probabaly take longer as I take notes and move between Nuke and the ELearning center), the classroom courses are longer but sadly can't get funding to do them not even help with the evening courses. Big boo to the Job Center for being idiots. So far not had any files to work on I think thats a little later on down the line when learning compositing basics and rendering files from Maya, which I am also looking forward to doing.

Time to roll up the sleves and get cracking.

It has been a while since I last blogged so I have returned with a new completed project. This one is a composite of a CG and a Photo, brushing up on my lighting and photoshop techniques and has so received some good feedback and responce.

Here is the final result.



Larger image can be seen on my portfolio via Skrapbook

A couple of people have requested a breakdown/mini reel for this and can see it below.



For a while I will be teaching myself/learning Nuke. I have enjoyed making CG elements and adding them to scenes but need to move on from phototgraphs to moving images. Will be updating my progress here, twitter and facebook.

New reel for Summer 2011 is now online. Well it's been there for about a week now just only got round to blogging about it.

Lots of new pieces on it inlcuding the latest scene "Forgotten" and the breakdown. All very busy so now sending it out to the studios/houses hoping for a bite. Fingers crossed.



Bigger frame size is available on my website.

In other news I have replaced my online gallery with my Skrapbook gallery for profressional quality and easy to use.

To watch more, visit tag

I like the zoom group shot in this trailer. Blink and you'll miss it.

The Adventures of TinTin: The Secret of the Unicorn is released in UK cinemas in Ocotober this year. (US December 2011)

We have all been there. Time to start looking for work, applying to companies and praying to whatever will listen that you will at least get the interview, and then sacrificing a goat to make sure you get the job.

But first, you have to dust off the CV and make changes to suit it to the type of job you are applying to. I have always been told to keep it simple, balck and white, not too long, not too cluttered and of course make it interesting at the same time. But things have changed since I first started making CV's.

More and more job seekers are displaying creative ways to approaching the CV. Especially when you are looking to work in a visual and creative field like new media and Graphic Design. My first CV I wanted to run a theme of a character I created and my logo to make the clear connection to my website and CV. Recently I have been looking at it and then regretting it as it showed no creativeness and looked too busy. See below for last years CV.



Compared to some CV's I have seen this was still looking bland and not showing any skill or thought so I did a little research to get idea's and see what would make a good creative CV. I came across this article with 30 idea's of real life CV's - 30 Artistic and Creative Resumes. Some of them were really creative, fun and original. The rest were too busy, too complicated and some looked very messy indeed and I had no idea what they were applying for and what field and putting in nicely eye sores.
   So I sat back and thought, what makes a good CV? and taking what I have learnt and researched and put together what I think makes a good creative CV.

• Simple - No fancy Typography, no whimsical sketch in the corner.
• Easy to Read - Again no fancy topography, clean, not too colourful, no multi-coloured text or images to make it hard to read for any length of time.
• Interesting - Good to show off some skill on the CV/resumeand helps catch the eye.
• Crowding - Good to show off, but not to over do it as far as the text gets hidden. You have a portfolio save it for that. Just catch the eye don't ram it down there throat.
  
• Contact - Make sure they can get a hold of you. Oh and name would be good too.
• Have a bit of Fun - doesn't all have to be serious, throw in a bit of humour and put a smile on someones face. (hopefully)

So that's what I started with and ended up with this:

Link to full image

I created a simple render with images of some of the software I use or have used. I also was inspired by some of the software companies websites for some of the wording enhancing myself as a product that someone will hopefully want to use. I am happy that it looks a little more professional then last years CV/Resume and a bit more whimsical. Hopefully a good choice. I did run out of space in the CV for hobbies/interests but hoping to cover thouse in the interview for the all important "So tell me about yourself then" question.

Plus got a new facebook page

Happy Easter to all thous who celebrate it and enjoy the sun. Woooooo it's going to be a hot one.

Made this in just a few days so enjoy it was fun making it.