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Rookie Awards 2021 - The 11th annual contest for aspiring creative media artists is open

The Rookie Awards 2021 is an annual contest open to young creatives in film, animation, games, virtual reality, motion graphics and 3d visualisation. Entrants can win weekly prizes and studio internships by simply sharing their best creative media work.

19 reasons why you're not getting a job in vfx, games or animation.

We all know it can be difficult to break into creative industries. Competition for jobs is global, junior talent is strong and every month more and more artists graduate and

Beginner's Guide to Becoming a Visual Effects (VFX) Artist

2020 Update! - This free guide explains everything you need to know about becoming a visual effects artist for blockbuster films, television and more.

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Translating 2D concepts into 3D Art

In this article, Think Tank Training Centre student Soumya Verma, describes how she blended 2D Concepts into a 3D piece, sharing tips on concept concept selection, creating materials, texturing and compositing.

Weekly Drills 052 - #DesignerCouch

This week we want you to create a designer couch asset and tag it #RookiesWeeklyDrills and #DesignerCouch.

How Bomper Studio used C4D to create a 3D Animated Music Video

Using Maxon's Cinema 4D, Welsh creative studio Bomper, immersed itself in the American country music scene to create the 3D-animated video for “Country Squire."

Award Winners - Portfolio of the Week

With over 30,000 members using the portfolio tools on The Rookies, there is no shortage of amazing portfolios worth checking out. This week our team has picked another round of amazing portfolios that shows a great range of skills, a creative eye and solid technical skills.

Career Advice - Working as a 3D Modeler and Texture Artist by Corinne Dy

Want a successful career working as a Digital Modeler? Corinne Dy is a Digital Model Shop Artist at Industrial Light & Magic in Vancouver, and she sits down with us to share her journey and advice to aspiring artists looking for an exciting and challenging career like her own.

Selling My First NFT: Cryptocurrency in the Digital Art World

Omar Mukhtar is a VFX Artist working in the commercial and film industry in Los Angeles. Omar is a graduate from Gnomon School of VFX.

Goodbye Kansas Reveals the “2.5D” VFX Techniques Used in Astral Projection Scenes for Netflix’s Behind Her Eyes

Award-winning VFX and Animation studio Goodbye Kansas Studios, reveal their techniques to create stunning visuals for Netflix series Behind Her Eyes.

Weekly Drills 051 - #donut

This week we want you to create the tastiest possible donut you can and then simply tag it #RookiesWeeklyDrills and #donut.

Modelling a Ship for Gameplay Design in Unreal Engine

Sander Agelink is in his 3rd year at BUAS (Breda University of Applied Sciences) in the Netherlands, studying to become an environment artist. In this post he will break down the steps he took to complete an 18th century first-rate ship in Unreal Engine, whilst trying to maintain video game specs.

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Gnomon

For over twenty years, Gnomon has educated many of the world’s best digital artists. Called “the MIT of visual effects” by Fast Company magazine, Gnomon offers a variety of educational options to help students reach their goals in the entertainment industry.

CG Spectrum

Our mentors meet students from around the world online for small classes or 1-on-1 specialised industry diploma courses. Apply now and launch your career in games or film.

Think Tank Training Centre

World-class VFX training and mentorship by industry professionals

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Savannah College of Art and Design

We exist to prepare talented students for professional careers.

Institut Artline

Live and professionalize your passion, thanks to our online diploma courses Preparatory, Bachelors and Masters preparing for the professions of creation.

FZD School of Design

Our unique 1 Year Diploma Program is focused on the core fundamentals of drawing and design. Students will graduate with a Diploma in Industrial Design and a vast array of professional skills.

Syn Studio Concept Art School

Art instruction, Concept Art, Illustration, and Traditional Drawing and Painting

University for the Creative Arts

The University for the Creative Arts was founded in 2005 and is the latest incarnation of this leading creative education institution, with a legacy dating back over 160 years in Farnham.

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Award Winners - Portfolio of the Week

With over 30,000 members using the portfolio tools on The Rookies, there is no shortage of amazing portfolios worth checking out. This week our team has picked another round of amazing portfolios that shows a great range of skills, a creative eye and solid technical skills.

Rookie All Stars - Isaac Zuren, Morgane Herbstmeyer & Valentin Erbuke

The ultimate goal for all members at The Rookies is to launch their careers in creative media and entertainment. We thought it would be a good idea to start sharing some lesser known stories from our alumni that are living the dream.

Award Winners - Portfolio of the Week

Our editors have selected their favourite portfolio pages again this week. There is a little bit here for everyone including real-time projects, weapons and lost cities.

Rookie All Stars - Liuyazi Hou, Nick Ladd and Brennan Howell

The ultimate goal for all members at The Rookies is to launch their careers in creative media and entertainment. We thought it would be a good idea to start sharing some lesser known stories from Rookies alumni that are working at amazing companies and living the dream.

Award Winners - Portfolio of the Week

Our editors have selected their favourite portfolio pages again this week. There is a little bit here for everyone including real-time projects, weapons and lost cities.

Award Winners - Portfolio of the Week

With over 20,000 members using the portfolio tools on The Rookies, there is no shortage of amazing portfolios worth checking out. This week our team has picked another round of amazing portfolios that shows a great range of skills, a creative eye and solid technical skills.

Discover everything you need for your creative journey.

Rookie Awards 2021 - The 11th annual contest for aspiring creative media artists is open

19 reasons why you're not getting a job in vfx, games or animation.

Beginner's Guide to Becoming a Visual Effects (VFX) Artist

Translating 2D concepts into 3D Art

Weekly Drills 052 - #DesignerCouch

How Bomper Studio used C4D to create a 3D Animated Music Video

Award Winners - Portfolio of the Week

Career Advice - Working as a 3D Modeler and Texture Artist by Corinne Dy

Selling My First NFT: Cryptocurrency in the Digital Art World

Goodbye Kansas Reveals the “2.5D” VFX Techniques Used in Astral Projection Scenes for Netflix’s Behind Her Eyes

Weekly Drills 051 - #donut

Modelling a Ship for Gameplay Design in Unreal Engine

Gnomon

CG Spectrum

Think Tank Training Centre

Savannah College of Art and Design

Institut Artline

FZD School of Design

Syn Studio Concept Art School

University for the Creative Arts

Award Winners - Portfolio of the Week

Rookie All Stars - Isaac Zuren, Morgane Herbstmeyer & Valentin Erbuke

Award Winners - Portfolio of the Week

Rookie All Stars - Liuyazi Hou, Nick Ladd and Brennan Howell

Award Winners - Portfolio of the Week

Award Winners - Portfolio of the Week

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