Study task 3 : Network

Professional contacts:

1. Magnus Skogsford I spoke to an industrial designer on instagram, inquiring into the software he used. From this conversation I discovered that I would need to learn some CAD software if I'm to progress in product design, rather than CGI work. He uses NX for CAD and Keyshot to render with. I did some research and discovered that NX costs £7500 a year for a license, but that Audodesk have software called AutoCAD that I can download with my student licence. It was also interesting to discover that he uses Blender for the cinematic work he does. I've noticed that since the lockdown a lot of 3D artists have been learning Blender, as it is a free software, this is how studios have been able to afford to work remotely. 2. Katie Gascoyne I struck up a conversation with Katie on instagram, inquiring about software changes in the animation industry, as I had noticed a lot of Blue-zoo artists were experimenting with Blender. She confirmed they were becoming more inclusive of blender and that it would be a good idea to try it out, but that Maya was their main 3D software used at the moment. She gave some advice on applying to internships. 3. Phil Gray   Head of cinematic department TT Games 4. Dane Winn Director & Animator at Blue-Zoo Messaged about his blender tests  5. Taunt studio (Belfast) connected 6. Tavo Studio Asked about texturing method - no reply 7. Joel Simon  Flickerpix, Belfast emailed showreel 8. Florian Malchow Character Artist as UNIT image 9. Fermin Valeros 3D Character animator  10. Jamie Badminton Producer Karrot Animation Networking Opportunities 1. Manchester Animation Festival 2. Annecy International Animation Festival - tickets, accommodation & flights organised. *Update* Festival cancelled, refunded but there will be an online 4. Cardiff animation Festival 5. Anima 6. Foyle Film Festival (Derry, Northern Ireland) - Attended, spoke to short film producers from Ireland, exchanged emails and I offered my assistance if a position as a runner becomes available. 7. interact with art station accounts 8. live webinars from screenskills & recorded webinars/talks on vimeo further action : Following and liking/ interacting with professionals on instagram and linked in sparking conversations about their work in progress on their stories/posts watch live webinars https://www.linkedin.com/in/catriona-o-donnell-b367a0175/