New markets for CG artists

[katie-CGenie]

Hi there,

We've just posted an article about new markets for CG artists. Here's the intro blurb:

As the recession rumbles on, we take a look at the bright side and check out a rapidly growing area that might be worth bearing in mind when planning your career.

And here's a link to the full article: New markets for CG artists (http://cgenie.com/articles/322-new-opportunities-for-the-cg-industry.html)

Hope this gives you some career ideas :)

Katie
CGenie.com (http://cgenie.com/)

[radams]

Hi Katie,

Very nice article....there are also options in general marketing, manufacturing, and business presentations for CG & Media artists.

Cheers,

[adamredwoods]

A valid article, and a market I've been considering myself (Flash+VFX).

The problem I see with such a market, is that production times go up for VFX and the online banner market is one that is not too friendly for long turnaround times. So could something like this fall into a generalists pipeline?

We'll see what happens. One thing I have noticed is the rise of Papervision 3D in flash advertising. HP did a big takeover on our site which used a 3D-ish menu. Nothing revolutionary, but the idea of 3D is starting to make marketers take note.

IMO, the new Google API is the big one to watch.

[adamredwoods]

Here's another article on 3D on the net:
http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/apr2009/tc20090420_041890.htm