2014

Hey, been a while since my last blog.
Have been working on a few things.. I recently completed a Kitchen and a house for my portfolio.  Both image can be found on my website.

New RAM

I just wanted to let you know that I have just purchased some RAM for my newer computer!

 Here is the link; http://www.scan.co.uk/products/16gb-%284x4gb%29-corsair-ddr3-xms3-pc3-10666-%281333%29-non-ecc-unbuffered-cas-9-9-9-24-15v

16 GB baby... I definitely want to have a go at Mari by Foundry and ZBrush by Pixelogic.  

Each RAM dependent and useful tools to have in your amoury.

New Job - 3D Visualiser

Hello Peeps,
The season of Christmas is upon us and the Ford family are all buzzing with excitement for tomorrow...

I would like to take this to reflect on the past 6 weeks in my job working as a 3D Visualiser in a High-end company and the differences in my previous job as a 3D Modellor for a construction company.
I thought, like many of you, that the change would be easy and minimal. Infact the differences are vast...

• Knowledge of everyday object dimensions is essential,
• Knowledge of lights and the impact each light has on a room is critical,
• Understanding materials and the differences in reflectivity, refraction, transmittance etc each surface has is essential.
• Finally, Application of these 3 points in the lighting system Vray to get the best result in an image.

For interiors, the application of these tools and understanding how each material works and interacts with the other objects in a scene, is everything!  I feel that my understanding of these forces is increasing as each project goes by.  

To show you how my progression is going, I attach a test render of my home bathroom.  We have recently had this done and I thought it would be a good scene to try and do at home.  As usual, let me know if you have comments.

Anyways, I forgot to mention that the job is going well and my colleagues at work are nice and very helpful.  My only hope is that I can continue working there after my trial period ends...  I can see myself working there for a very long time if everything continues to go well.

Have a good Christmas and Happy New Year!

2 days left

I only have 2 days left working at the The Bionic Group..  and it cannot end soon enough I am afraid to say.  Obviously I have slowly been relieved of my responsibilities to ease the change over but it means the days drag on and certain people ignore me throughout the day. One pet peeve I hate is messaging between staff.. who knows what or whom they are talking about!
  I can honestly say I will never forget the opportunity I was given to work here and when I look back in the future, I will say it all started there.  The staff have been excellent and I have made some excellent friendships which I hope to continue but its time to move on and test myself at another level.  Excited but apprehensive for Monday.

 At the moment i am packing my belongings away before the big move home on Saturday.  I will keep you posted on my new job in Essex in the not too distant future.

New Job

I would just like to announce that I have secured another job doing High-End visualisation. ;0)
I am so happy about it, it means that I can go home and see my friends and family more.  The company I will be moving to and starting in 4 weeks time is called Rendertime. They are based in Chelmsford, which is only a short distance from my house.  Of course this means I will be leaving The Bionic Group, who gave me my first break in the industry, but there must come a time when you have to follow your heart and take a risk.

New Website!!

Dear All Bloggers,  please take a moment to gaze upon my new website.
http://chf3rd.wix.com/cf3d
Your will see I have updated my Portfolio since gaining employment in the 3D industry and have some cool images.  Thanks for looking.

Wow, has it been that that long!

Again Wow, has it actually been 5 months since my last post.  All I can say is that it has gone really quickly and I have learnt alot.  I am coming up to 1 year working for the Bionic Group and am looking to the future.  They have offered to send me to Liverpool to work in our satellite office in order learn high end skills from our guys up there and I am really excited about that. They also said I had 'great potential' and am very grateful for the comment.  Its nice to hear someone appreciates the effort I am putting in and my working output only appears to be getting better.
I want to work in High End visualization and beleive the experience I would gain from working with the Liverpool guys and integrating that with my phasing experience, will only be good for the company and myself.  

Update

Hello Bloggers, I promised an update so here goes.... I am still working for Bionics in Pinewood Studios and loving every minute of it, I am approaching my sixth month with the company, which i know isn't alot but to me this has been a whole different working experience. . I have recently acquired the internet and am writing this from my second home in Pinewood Green :)

Been a while

Watch out peps, I have the Internet so will be posting a more updated blog soon.. Hello 2012!

Progress

Well my only 2 friends lol its been six weeks now since I started at The Bionic Group in Pinewood studios and alot has happened.  Only yesterday, I worked till 10pm to get a project finished and it was a different experience working so late to hit a deadline. This week I visited a property just around the corner from Pinewood studios and I mean, just round the corner. Less than a 10 minute walkaway.  Hopefully I get the all the clear monetary wise and I can move in next weekend :)  But I tell you, the worst thing about this job is being so far away from friends and family.  The 100 mile trek, there and back is not getting any easier and is starting to tell. I just want somewhere to call home and settle down in this new chapter of my life. In fact my first car Rosie, had a bad week last week and is soon to be scrapped :(  She served her purpose, getting me to and fro but was causing too many problems.   Anyways enough about my personal life, work wise I have completed two projects for major construction companies and about to work on my third.  Not sure if my work speed or accuracy has increased significantly yet but my tool knowledge has grown and I have always loved learning new skills and ways to improve my work flow.  I hope to write again soon in my new place but if that doesn't happen, so what, only you two care loooool

Good morning :)

Morning Bloggers, as you can tell I have not posted for a little while but you have to forgive me, I GOT A 3D JOB!! I successfully passed the The Bionic trial and was offered the job, I signed the contract last week :-)

Watch this space for Visualisation updates.. finally now I can begin my career in the industry..

Job Sucess

Hey bloggers, well finally I have some good Job news.  I have been offered a trial at The Bionic Group (http://www.thebionicgroup.com/) in Pinewood Studios in relation to getting a permanent job there..  Amazing!  I am over the moon, what an opportunity, I get to work at Pinewood studios everyday!  The only problem is the daily commute, over 1.5 hours in the car :( Obviously I will look for somewhere to live after I get offered the job but its come around so quickly.  I could be back living on my own again within the month, after being home for nearly 3 years since finishing Uni.

Water Tower

I have been following a tutorial on CGTuts about making and texturing a Water Tower..  It has been very interesting and whilst completing it, I have also learnt a new technique for adding slight detail to models.. The Push/Pull tool.  Here is my model..

Job Hunting

Hey guys and gals, I feel I am getting closer to the prize of working full-time in the 3D industry.  Last month I worked for Autonomy, on a iPhone app and met some lovely people, after that I worked for SquareZero in Shoreditch as an Intern where I learnt quite alot about Animator and their habits.  Anyway, this all helps look good on your CV and I managed to get an interview at Bionic in Pinewood Studios, where fingers-crossed, I might get a full-time job.  Just waiting to hear back..  In the meantime I am continuing on with my Submarine project and Water Tower - texturing project plus applying for more jobs.. I will keep you posted.

Submarine:Composition

Water

Life..

Well my firends, how have you been? I knew I called this blog 'Freelancing' for a reason.. the freelancing job windmill has been busy.. I know no longer work at Autonomy due to the company stressing a focus on the need for experienced Animators, even though none look to be in place within the foreseeable future, and my work taking as long as others..  what were they thinking in hiring 6 3D generalists in the first place?  I guess the fact I was costing more than my colleagues was an issue but a cheap one if that.  Nevermind, the placement at SquareZero is now my priority and I have heard that I may start next week..  Until then, I plan on finishing my Man O'War Submarine.  Yesterday I completed a tutorial on creating water, and tried to crack the reactor tool in order to get realistic water movement.  Today I have been editing the Sub textures, adding more detail, here are my results..

Submarine, Kill count.  Think the symbols have come up really well.

Update..

Hello my fellow bloggers, its been a long time since my last and a lot has happened.  I did not get the Lizlake job but I did get the opportunity to work as a contract animator at Autonomy in London and that is where I am now.  Long days but well worth it and coincidentally I have managed to secure an Internship with SquareZero, also in London when I finish my contract.  So now you must understand why I haven't written sooner. 

Latest News

Well hello there my dears, its been a while but as you can see I have been busy working on my church and looking for work.  Guess what, I got a second interview for LizLake (http://www.lizlake.com/) which is tomorrow 20/5 for AutoCAD test and my church is my best work to date. So things are looking up, lets keep this ball rolling....  I am planning on finishing my Submarine scene with water and I plan to create a little piece for my mum, referencing the Beatles yellow submarine : )

Here is my latest church image with a window added to the bell- tower, as requested my family critics.  I think this final detail just finishes the piece.. Let me know what you think.  Talk soon guys when hopefully I will have more news about LizLake.  Bye