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Studying at The One Academy of Communication Design

Studying at The One Academy of Communication Design

In this article, Jo Ling, a standout student at The One Academy of Communication Design, a 2023 Rookie Awards Finalist, and Game of the Year Winner, offers valuable insights into her journey studying in the BA (Hons) Digital Media Design course.

Creating a Student Short Film: From Concept, Storyboarding to Compositing and Beyond

Creating a Student Short Film: From Concept, Storyboarding to Compositing and Beyond

Antoine Rabarot is a second year student at the VFX-Workshop. Along with two fellow classmates, Lochlann Guedj and Carlos Barao Alberto, Antoine spent two months creating a short film that also features in their Rookies portfolios. Armed with the knowledge a production pipeline, the team got to work on all

Mastering New Software to Build Your Animation Portfolio

Mastering New Software to Build Your Animation Portfolio

SF Film School graduate, Yoon TaeHyeon shares their experience learning a new software to complete their latest animation for her 3D portfolio.

Tunnel Vision: Crafting a Lush Gaming World with Vegetation, Lighting, and Narrative

Tunnel Vision: Crafting a Lush Gaming World with Vegetation, Lighting, and Narrative

Vertex School graduate, Aaron Hawks, shares how he created a textured, well-lit gaming world with a compelling narrative.

Favourite Animals Brought to Life in 3D

Favourite Animals Brought to Life in 3D

Current ESMA student, Alisson Colombe, reveals her passion project: crafting a 3D Cavalier King Charles Spaniel from inception to completion.

Career Advice: Working as a Terrain Artist in Visual Effects

Career Advice: Working as a Terrain Artist in Visual Effects

UTS ALA graduate Samantha Sheppard shares her path from 3D Modeling studies to becoming a Terrain Artist at Wētā FX, offering advice for budding artists aiming to excel in the world of VFX.

Creating 3D Assets: Exploring New Styles and Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone

Creating 3D Assets: Exploring New Styles and Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone

Daniel Quick's skills, cultivated through the Game Art course at USW Cardiff and personal projects, earned him an Excellence Award in the Rookie Awards 2023. In this article, he shares insights behind his skill-enhancing journey, focusing on one of his latest projects.

Extraterrestrial Visions: Creating a Cinematic Project in Just One Week

Extraterrestrial Visions: Creating a Cinematic Project in Just One Week

Student at PIXL VISN media arts academy, Ilias Morscher, shows us how he tackled a VFX Cinematic for an end of term project in one week.

A Rookie's Journey Begins: Becoming a 3D Animator

A Rookie's Journey Begins: Becoming a 3D Animator

Sam Senpai, a student at the Asian Institute of Design in Bangalore, embarks on skill-enhancing projects, constantly refining his techniques for efficiency and effectiveness. In this article, Sam offers a glimpse into his learning journey, showcasing projects from his Rookies portfolio.

How to Create a VFX Shot with Body Replacement and Background Integration

How to Create a VFX Shot with Body Replacement and Background Integration

In this article, Sondre Fagerborg shares insights into his VFX shot process, blending CG elements and compositing techniques. As a Kristiania University College student, he's pioneering his work while honing skills for a promising VFX career.

Exploring the Lasting Impact of a Student Animated Short Film

Exploring the Lasting Impact of a Student Animated Short Film

Their short film served as a catalyst for their budding careers, leading Maya and Emma to explore their roles in its creation and reflect on its influence on their artistic growth.

The Creative Process Behind an Intergalactic Inspired Illustration

The Creative Process Behind an Intergalactic Inspired Illustration

Sarah Arista, an Illustrator and Animator, completed her Digital Animation Major in Malaysia's The One Academy. With a consistent passion for drawing throughout her studies, she's eager to share her workflow, using it to foster self-awareness and artistic connection.

Exploring Cinema 4D: Versatile Software for Students in the Creative Industries

Exploring Cinema 4D: Versatile Software for Students in the Creative Industries

Cinema 4D: Empowering students and professionals with its powerful 3D modeling, animation, and rendering capabilities, widely used in the creative industries. Discover our top reasons to love it and see inspiring examples from students on The Rookies platform.

Career Advice: Working as Lead 3D & Character Artist in Games

Career Advice: Working as Lead 3D & Character Artist in Games

Andres Prados Muñoz is a Lead 3D & Character Artist based in Spain. He sits down with us to share his journey and advice to aspiring artists looking for an exciting and challenging career like his own.

Advancing Character Modeling and Texturing Skills Through a Student Project

Advancing Character Modeling and Texturing Skills Through a Student Project

Alexandra Brak's 'Caught in a Picture' is a captivating project featuring a young girl's portrait, showcasing her evolving skills in modeling and texturing.

Insider's Guide - Cestar Collège - Syn Studio

Insider's Guide - Cestar Collège - Syn Studio

Explore Syn Studio, a renowned concept art institution in downtown Montreal, offering tailored programs and expert instructors in a pulsating creative atmosphere, ideal for budding artists like Jiawei Esther Liu to carve their unique path in art and design.

Environment Concept Art Using Blender and Photoshop

Environment Concept Art Using Blender and Photoshop

Artside School student Geoffrey Amesse embraced a creative challenge in an environment design workshop led by Karine Villette. Venturing into a dark fantasy realm, he shares a breakdown of his project, offering a blend of 3D and 2D techniques learned during the process.

From Architecture to Creature Building: A Student Journey

From Architecture to Creature Building: A Student Journey

Kristel Rindlisbacher Guzman has evolved from her days of architectural drawings to 3D character design. In this article she shares her journey and a featured piece in her Rookies portfolio.

Tips for Creating a Piece for Your Environment Art Portfolio Within Scope and Time

Tips for Creating a Piece for Your Environment Art Portfolio Within Scope and Time

Joyce Jiao gives some tips on creating impactful environment art for portfolios and Rookie Awards entries while managing scope and time. Find your inspiration here!