#Video games
6 messages in this thread
HELP:
I am still relatively new to CompuServe and I really don't know all the ins and
outs yet. I joined this forum for my son, Chip, to use. He wants to get into
the video game industry in the creative end (graphics) but has not been able to
get any useful information on what kind of schooling or training would be his
best choice. His high school was of no help at all. He doesn't want to do
programming, that he does know. We would appreciate any information you could
give us on where to go and what kind of courses he should take. Speaking from
personal experience, I know he learns best by jumping in and doing which is not
what college is all about. He is enrolled in a computer training school in a
15 month program which offers CAD and 3D Studio but he has found out that he
will not receive very many hours of training in these areas. He has had CAD
training in our high school and the high school also has 3D Studio available.
Also, can you please tell me how the libraries work. I've played around with
trying to get information but don't seem to be having any luck. Thank you for
your time and efforts. Helen Sandy.
Hi Helen,
<< gaming and schools.. >>
There are many individuals on this forum who are involved with gaming projects.
I'll let them jump in with more info.
<< libraries.. >>
What are you looking for? Maybe I can help you.
jonas[adesk]
Helen,
<< His high school was of no help at all. >>
That is almost always the case for 3D Studio type work.
<< I know he learns best by jumping in and doing which is not what college is
all about. >>
I completely agree with him, but he should do the tutorials that come with 3ds
first. And a college degree is always a good idea to get.
Good luck,
Mark
Helen, my name is Alan Iglesias. I've been quite active in the gaming industry
for some time now, and would be happy to help you and your son with information
regarding the use of 3DS in the development of video games.
If you would like to talk on the phone, drop me some Email and I'll mail you my
phone number, and we can chat a bit about your son's options.
Sincerely,
-Alan
Helen,
I started 3D work last summer for a video game company wanting to do a
project proposal. I jumped right into 3D studio with a couple of good
reference works next to me (which, it happens, were written by many good folks
in this forum!). Now I've got more work coming in than time to do it in. If
you haven;t already drowned in advice, I'd be delighted to offer whatever
advice I can..
Dov
Hi Helen, my name is Gregg Daly. I work for a company called Graphix Zone in
Irvine Ca. We create CD-ROM based computer games. I have had some 3D training
in college at Rancho Santiago College in Santa Ana Ca. I have also had some
training in 3D-Studio from Martin Foster. If you need some more information
please give me a call at 714-833-3838 ext. 135. between 9:00am and 5:30 pm
pacific time. I will be glad to answer any questions you have for getting your
son on his way to creating computer games.
-Gregg Daly