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Stand Divided

From the outside you may not hear of it, but like most communities, the CG community has its elitist and purists just like any other profession. It’s interesting to use the word profession, partly because there are so many artists that are hobbyists and students. Most of these are not making a dime on their works.

There are people who would not stoop down so low as to use specific programs for fear they would cheapen their final works or standing in a community. Mention the software title Poser, and you’re sure to get an eyeful on certain forums. Meanwhile other forums are entirely built around the program and are highly successful.

Would it be a surprise to learn that not all CG artists like the trend of CG use in films? Is it safe to say sometimes less is more? Get some insight and ideas on how the communities take to the latest Hollywood offerings.

Making Games Must Be the Easiest Job

Days of drawing pictures on computers mixed with idle time drinking fancy coffee all while pulling in a great salary. Man who wouldn’t want a job like that?

The gaming industry pours millions of dollars per title and makes more revenue than Hollywood in recent years. It’s no wonder that number of courses in game design and computer art are growing at ever increasing rates.

However, if a recent attempt to push for a class action lawsuit against Electronic Arts is any sign, nothing could be further from the truth. Imagine seven day work weeks with half day Sundays for the ones in good standing and you begin to see an entirely different picture.

That’s not to say there aren’t opportunities to be had. Welcome to the world of game Mods. How the creative artistic genius of everyday game players can often alter or dramatically change the PC games people play. For a lucky few, the rewards really can be a dream come true.

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These are just some of the topics that I will cover in an effort to help the public better understand CG Graphics, Gaming and Beyond.