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RESEARCHING CREATIVE INDUSTIRES. BY BLANE SMALL AND Geoffrey LEDGER. LINKEDIN: VISUAL EFFECTS, FILM AND GAMES PROFESSIONALS.
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RESEARCHING CREATIVE INDUSTIRES BY BLANE SMALL AND Geoffrey LEDGER.
LINKEDIN: VISUAL EFFECTS, FILM AND GAMES PROFESSIONALS Visual Effects, Film and Games Professionals on Linkedin is what we would call a Hub for existing professionals in the Film, VFX and Game Industries. As well as advice for newbies wanting to enter into the industry. This HUB offers discussions, tips and advice for jobseeking, software advice and upcoming projects within the creative industries. The HUB also allows members to showcase their work via showreel to potential employers. As you can see here, there is a dedicated “Jobs” section Which allows people to apply for position via their LinkedIn account. Smaller companies to large enterprises such as MPC and Treyarch post positions here.
LINKEDIN: Double negative • Linked In can show statistics that can give you an insight to how a company is working, 40% of employee’s at Double negative have 5-10 Years experience. This is the greatest fraction and can give you an idea of What they are looking for. • Double Negative have worked on so Many great films with stunning visual effects, it may be extremely beneficial keeping an eye on when they are employing and what they post on their channel. If any opportunities arise. Sometimes the Employee’s write blogs or when they are having events or a chance to meet them through facebook and LinkedIn.
CORRIDOR DIGITAL BLOG This is The Corridor Digital Blog by founders Niko and Sam. They are VFX pros who primarily make videos For Youtube showcasing their talents in unique and effective ways. Their Twitter account is probabaly not the best way To showcase them, it’s mainly them discussing with Their followers opinions on VFX and Software choices. http://www.youtube.com/corridordigital
CORRIDOR DIGITAL YOUTUBE CHANNEL As Unorthodox as this is, Youtube channels are increasingly used to promote the work of Both normal users (Us) and semi-professionals, for example these guys. Their work is created using professional software and equipment such as 3DSmax, After Effects, Photoshop, Hitfilm and also utilizing professional cameras and crew. On their 2nd Channel, they also provide tutorials and fun insights into their work. Here are some examples of their work: DUBSTEP GUNS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDlif8Km4S4 CLOCK BLOCKERS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBawCe6du3w&feature=relmfu
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