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One question I often get asked is “How long does it take to make a stop motion?” The answer is “it depends.” The actual photography of the images for the stop motion is only one small factor. Doing a stop motion for “fun” where there are no guidelines (I call it play time) doesn’t have these same variables. Here’s a behind the scenes look at some of the many things that go into one final stop motion piece for a client. While not a comprehensive list, much but not necessarily all, goes into each stop motion: - listening to the client’s needs and wants, marketing goals for the asset, where it will be used… - brainstorming concepts that will achieve the goals for the stop motion and that fit the brand’s aesthetics. - choosing which concepts will be brought to life in stop motion, which products will be featured, and what is needed to make it happen. - prop sourcing as needed - testing food styling techniques (like PB through a syringe to write words here) to make sure they work as intended - creating sketches and overlays for certain concepts - styling the base set - securing/taping down the set and setting up the camera so there’s no movement - lighting the set - having tools ready that are needed for the shoot: from blocks to tweezers to paint brushes, sticky tak and more - photographing the stop motion - rigging items if needed - editing in Lightroom - editing in Photoshop as needed - creating the stop motion in Premeire Pro - adding in sound effects and/or music (if desired) - adding in graphics if desired - exporting the video - getting client approval and making small adjustments if needed - uploading video for use This is why I custom quote client work. This example was created for American Dream Nut Butter. Got any questions? Drop them in the comments.

Fast Stylized Sketch without references - I know sculpting without references is not good, but sometimes I want to see what I can achieve without any anatomy references. I am open to any internship and job offers. Feel free to connect and message me. #zbrush #blender #sculpting #3dsculpting #3d #3dart #3dmodeling #gameart #game #gameartist #3dartist #gameasset #asset #prop #texturing #baking #artwork #3dcharacter #opentowork

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Booking costly photoshoots, sending products back and forth, and still not being satisfied with the results? There's a better way. 🌐 Welcome to the world of 3D Rendering! Where everything is crafted with precision in the digital realm. No physical products needed – just a few reference pictures, and we're ready to create magic. 💡 Why Switch to 3D? No More Physical Logistics: Forget the hassle of shipping products for photoshoots. Flexibility at Your Fingertips: Not happy with a certain aspect? Adjustments are just a few clicks away, with no need to rebook or reshoot. Efficient and Cost-Effective: Save time and money while getting superior, customizable visuals. 👁️ Our 3D renders provide a dynamic, engaging, and hassle-free solution for your product presentation needs.

When did graphic designers become motion designers and animators? They were always different disciplines to me, but I'm seeing more and more job postings asking for graphic designers to have motion/animation design experience. I can see motion designers needing graphic design knowledge (typography, form, composition, etc), but do graphic designers REALLY need to know how to animate?? Wouldn't companies benefit by hiring people who specialize in motion design and animation to work in collaboration with art directors and designers? ... or do I need to start taking motion design classes??? Thoughs?

"Yeah our listing is alright, but can you do something a bit more... different?" We're pretty much used to sellers coming to us saying this phrase. And honestly, I feel their frustration! I see so many missed opportunities out there for great products with "alright" listing images. Pushing the bar is something that should be a standard for e-comm sellers. And the cool thing is, that bar becomes lightweight with 3D. Don't get me wrong, traditional photography still has its place. But there's so many great things about working with 3D that make it feel like a no-brainer. As a designer, I feel like I can almost put the product in the hand of customers. And that's fantastic. (And don't even get me started on the performance difference) I don't know if I will ever see 3D completely taking over product visuals, but it sure is taking a big chunk of it. #amazonfba #ecommerce #productvisualization #photography #amazon

Contemporary Brand Identity (LOGO ANIMATION) for JOBSTBD / October 2022 #logo #logodesigner #logotype #logomark #typography #handmade #font #fontdesign #color#corporateidentity #brand #job #to #discover #change #billboards #banners #video #logoanimation #oppener

Contemporary Brand Identity (LOGO ANIMATION) for JOBSTBD / October 2022 #logo #logodesigner #logotype #logomark #typography #handmade #font #fontdesign #color#corporateidentity #brand #job #to #discover #change #billboards #banners #video #logoanimation #oppener

CDL is hiring for a Matte Painter, responsible for creating visually stunning and immersive high-quality digital matte paintings, set extensions, and environments that align with the project's artistic vision and style & producing digital paintings that seamlessly blend with live-action footage or animation to enhance the overall visual storytelling, including designing landscapes, cityscapes, buildings, nature elements, and other background assets as required. Can conduct thorough research, gather reference materials to inform the design and realism of the matte paintings. *Must have strong artistic and digital painting skills, with a portfolio showcasing expertise in creating realistic environments and visual storytelling. * Proficiency in using digital painting software, particularly Adobe Photoshop. * Knowledge of 3D software is a plus (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max) but not mandatory. * Understanding of cinematography, lighting, and composition to create visually compelling matte paintings. Interested mail your resume & portfolio at jobs@cdl.tv #vfx #vfxartist #vfxstudio #vfxjobs #vfxindustry #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #connections #immediatejoiners #developers #angulardeveloper #dotnetdeveloper #sharepost #sharepost #gameart #gamedev #job #jobhunt #economy #advertisingandmarketing #careers #socialnetworking #personalbranding #humanresources #jobinterviews #hr #hrcommunity #jobsearch #innovation #creativity #it #software #innovation #management #technology #digitalmarketing #animation #animationstudio #3d #3dart #3dmodeling #3danimation #3dartist #3dmodel

How to get an in-house creative job at brands like Gymshark and Lounge 💡 I was 28 when I applied for a creative job at Gymshark. Before that, I had spent 7 years bouncing between jobs in Birmingham and London. - Telesales - Photography assistant - Handbag shop - Hotel bar - Receptionist - Junior graphic designer at a chicken factory - Junior artworker at a small advertising agency - Freelance artworker - Photographer's agent In that time, I applied for hundreds of roles at all kinds of dream companies. I got ghosted most of the time. And I had a lot of rejections. But eventually, the stars aligned. I found the creative job ad for Gymshark, put a bespoke portfolio together, studied their brand values, spoke passionately about the role, got the job. The rest is history. I suppose it was less of a 'career ladder' and more of a rollercoaster. I had no idea how it was going to end up. But I knew one thing: I knew I loved being creative. I think that's the key. When you find something you are really passionate about, you can focus entirely on doing that, rather than specific brands or job titles. I think it's your passion that guides you. And as a result, I think your attitude is infectious. People really like that. Brands really like that. So my advice is, focus a little less on the brand itself and really invest in you and what you enjoy doing. If you can do that, and get really good at it, you'll probably find that brands will start to approach you. #creativity #careeradvice