Inspiration

I look out for people who are easy to work with, having the ability to work as a team, the willingness to learn, help others, and put in the hard work. Having a strong portfolio also helps. I look for artists with a traditional arts background, due to the nature of our job as a matte painter.

Thanks to the internet, a strong portfolio (plus resume) gets you the interview. Your personality shows us we can spend 40+ hours a week with you. Your passion shows us how much you care about your work, your profession, and games as a whole. These three qualities land 90% of jobs.

There was no CGI industry when I started! In the late 1980’s I went to college to study architectural design on the advice from my architect father with the hope I would join the family firm. My dream was to be a traditional cartoonist and live a surfer lifestyle.

Weta Digital's Paul Paulino, gives Invaluable advice to other artists looking for an exciting and challenging career in visual effects.