Blizzard Modelling

[SD_Ryoko]

Is it just me, or are these requirements for blizzard modelers somewhat outrageous?

You basically have to:
-Be an art student, graphic designer
-3D CAD modeler
-Animator
-Film Maker
-Know 3DS and photoshop

Now I'll mention, almost any of those listed can be a FOUR YEAR degree!

No calls or e-mail, please.
What the hell kind of job do you apply for where your not supposed to call or email?

Requirements
Excellent 3D modeling/texturing skills as demonstrated on your demo reel
Experience modeling high-resolution objects in 3D software such as 3DS Max
Fluency in Photoshop
Outstanding eye for light, shade, color and detail in creating texture maps
Ability to fine-tune work at the pixel level
Must work well in a team environment and be open to direction
Passion for film, animation and video games
Previous experience modeling/texturing high-poly art in the game or movie industries a big plus
Artists who are also experienced in rigging, animating, lighting and/or compositing are highly preferred
Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and demo reel. Resumes without a cover letter and demo reel will not be considered.

 

[AceHart]

Well, yes, maybe.
However, consider the results they produce.
And, after all, they're in it for business, so they simply have no time to wait
until someone is, finally, "ready".


Yours
AceHart

 

[Rinpun]

May I be your tutor?

XD

Just kidding.

As far as I know, I can show ALL of those qualities, but in their weaker forms (I'd have to spend a year or two). I make sure that the lighting is precise. No offense Blizzard, your lighting people stink. You could work more on the background sky imagery, no? And, whatever happened to having better light-givers? Your high-detail battle scenes are in #%&#in ambient light!

So, no, they aren't outrageous. Once I pass my school education, I can have all the time I want to bone up on my skills. This is why I haven't displayed any new models recently.

May I let you know though that they WILL let you in if your Demo is amazing enough.

My only objection to your skills Ryoko is your speed. It shouldn't take 2 hours to model something like that, where I can make and rig something like that in 1. I don't mean to sound prideful though, as I'm a horrible skinner and image-maker, and I hardly have the patience to make anything more than one model in a week. I'd perhaps only do it if I were paid.

 

[SD_Ryoko]

I hardly believe a unit like the Lotus, with proper joints and contour to match the original would take only 1 hour to make.

Unles you just made a box and 2 spheres, without surface blending, tapers, curved features and proportions.

 

[Rapmaster]

They probably get so many applications that they can afford to bump the requirements way up and still have plenty to choose from.

As for the "no calls or email"--- it means you are supposed to mail your application by regular mail (or maybe courier since it contains a demo reel.)

They do accept email resumes for some other jobs like tech support and IT.

 

[Cyclical]

Sounds like a graphic design/animation major would have his foot in the door. Not quite the same art degree I'm working on, but it's food for thought.

Heh, Ryoko, was someone tending their dreams today?

Oh, PS, I am no longer impressed by Blizzard modellers, having now seen the work that's being done BY FANS at the Project: Revolution site. Fans. Volunteers. "Amateurs".

Their Marines have round shoulder pads. Their Carriers have curved appendages. Their Hydralisks have slimy tails.

Well... okay, Blizz's WC3 Hydra has a slimy tail too. But that's not the point.

Granted, the poly count on those models must be astronomical... but you can SEE THE WORKINGS ON THE ZEALOT'S BIONIC LEGS. Tell me that isn't incredible and I'll tell you you're a horse's sphincter. /raving