How to Interview in the Game Business

Being current in technology and continuing to keep up-to-date in new and updated
software is very important, even after you get the job.
Some software you will want to focus on are:
SUBSTANCE DESIGNER
For an environment artist, knowing how to use and work with Substance Designer will be a
force multiplier in your career.
Consider, for example, the case of James Ritossa. James was hired before going to
college not only because he really knows hard surfaces, but also because he’s very good
at Substance Designer.
MARVELOUS DESIGNER
Marvelous Designer is also a big deal. Programs such as Marvelous and Substance are
facilitating studios to do their work incredibly better and more efficiently.
These programs are also impactful because they teach artists to appreciate what they do
and to understand how to do it better. Marvelous is amazing when making clothes, for
instance.
For the smaller wrinkles and more intricate detailing, however, you have to go in with ZBrush
and adjust what you’ve done in Marvelous.
ZBRUSH
Pixologic’s ZBrush has been used in high budget films, including the VFX in the Lord of the
Rings movies. ZBrush keeps its focus on high quality 3D objects while ignoring animation
and other industry needs almost entirely.
With the addition of Sculptris in the latest upgrade, ZBrush continues to develop its core
functions.
MAYA / MAX
For modeling, skinning, rigging, cloth, fur, fluids, physics, and particle effects, almost all
paths will lead you to Autodesk Maya and 3ds Max. Both are important tools for 3D
animation.
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