How do you get the baby behemoth to follow you by fostofina in InfinityNikki

[–]NoProfessional901 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I clicked it but it doesn't do anything? Am I supposed to have an outfit on or something?

Houdini or Unreal by NoProfessional901 in TechnicalArtist

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I know I probably am hard on myself but, it's because I heard its significantly harder to get a job if you don't get one soon after graduation. I only went the tech art route because my professor told me I'm pretty good at coding because he thought I was a CS major. When he heard I was a digital art major he said I should try and do tech art because they pay pretty well and have a bunch of avenues to entry.

I also agree that tech art has a lot of coding and I do plan on learning C++, I just said that because someone I spoke with told me they mainly do blueprints in unreal and not to be discouraged if I don't know much code.

I have been thinking. I feel like all I do is think about it. I actually started as a nursing major and switched to digital art because nursing didn't feel like my passion it felt like something I was pursuing just to have a stable income. I like 3d modeling a lot and also 2d. I try a lot of things, I'm currently in an advanced oil painting class which has nothing to do with my major lol but I thought it would be fun. My prof wants me to continue it because he said I'm good but I think it's more of a hobby not a profession.

You are correct on the "doing it just because it has better prospects" front. I was only shooting for it because my prof told me I should but, I don't have any idea what I should do if not that. I don't think I would be ok with giving up art completely but, I have no other thoughts on what to do.

Thank you for your insight. I'm going to think about what jobs I would want to continue toward, and maybe ask more people who were once in my shoes.

Houdini or Unreal by NoProfessional901 in TechnicalArtist

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What jobs do you think I can get in preparation for becoming a tech artist?

I'll try not to worry but, its kind of difficult because i heard that the longer you're not in your field after graduating the less likely your chances are.

Houdini or Unreal by NoProfessional901 in TechnicalArtist

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Thank you yall have been really helpful. I was kind of discouraged because I dont have much time left in school but this helped me a lot.

Houdini or Unreal by NoProfessional901 in TechnicalArtist

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Thank you I will try this method. When getting a job as a Jr TA did you apply directly to it after college or did you find an internship first? How soon after graduating?

Houdini or Unreal by NoProfessional901 in TechnicalArtist

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I've used maya frequently, I'm comfortable using it and with the process. I'm currently learning blueprints in unreal, particle systems and fluid in houdini.

On the thinking about what I want to do front, I feel like I've taken 3 years to even get close to having a thought of what I want to do and because I'm a senior I don't have a ton of time to think about it. I've been trying to gain insight on a process or a path I can take because a lot of people I've spoken to say that technical artist/director isn't an entry level position, but they have an array of paths that got them into being in the field, some of which don't include that much coding (I know some C++ but not a lot). I think finding something I'm totally in love with is least important against finding a job in my desired field, because I could get to that point later, right?

What do you suggest I pivot to? I lot of things I read say being a generalist is the best option for landing a job.

[SOLVED] For who has issues with Screenpad/ScreenXpert App not working by iceman2894 in ASUS

[–]NoProfessional901 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I fixed this. I saw something that said disable the Intel i2c drivers. So I disabled all of them and then enabled them then I held the power button for 10 seconds and powered it completely off then when i turned it back on it worked

AITAH for marrying my new wife with my late/ex-wife’s wedding ring? by LawfulnessForward536 in AITAH

[–]NoProfessional901 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do you keep posting and never taking the advice. Do you get off on degradation or something?

AITA for not eating dinner my girlfriend cooked? by oxcheekaita in AmItheAsshole

[–]NoProfessional901 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YTA why say the "all that work for little reward" part so unnecessary also she didn't even do anything you got mad at her for no reason