Environment Artist
Modelling Artist
After reading those two job profiles description, I noticed the tasks and requirements are very similar.
Modelling artist focuses on objects such as animals, characters and still objects on a computer in 3D.
Environment artist creates computer-generated places such as streets, cities in which actors move. The artist has to create an environment which is too difficult to film in real life. Both modelling and environment artist are using similar 3D software, e.g. Maya, Blender, ZBrush to model characters or create the environment. Also, environment artist can improve their final projects in Adobe After Effects, Illustrator or Photoshop. Both roles are closely working with concept artists, texture artist and animators.
Although there are two separate job roles, the skill I gained during the course would allow me to apply to both. At this point, I can not decide which one I would prefer more.
Environment artist Modelling artist
• be good at drawing
• have an understanding of form, colour, texture and light
• knowledge of the environment: understand architecture, have a good awareness of city spaces and landscapes
• knowledge of 3D modelling programs
• be able to work with other VFX artists in the pipeline
• work with the schedule, manage files, meet deadlines
• be good at drawing
• have an understanding of form, colour, texture and light
• be able to create a 3D model from 2D brief, decide upon the best method to complete the 3D model quickly, while having a required level of detail and quality
• knowledge of 3D modelling programs
• be able to work with other VFX artists in the pipeline
• work with the schedule, manage files, meet deadlines
Cover Letter
This is an example of a cover letter I would use while applying for the Environment Artist position. I reviewed a couple of different jobs offer and wrote the letter based on what those offers have in common. I did notice I don't fulfil all the requirements in any job as all of them require experience in the field. Those are the two job offers I used to write my cover letter.
28 February 2021
Florian Stephens
UWL VFX Company
St Mary’s Road
London, W5 5RF
02082312468
RE: Environment Artist Job Application
Dear Mr Stephens,
I am applying for the Environment Artist position now available with Moving Picture Company, and I hope to become the newest member of your team. My name is Julia, and I am nearing the end of my final semester at the University of West London studying BA (Hons) in Visual Effects. During my time at UWL, I have worked on various projects and continuously develop my skills in 3D Modelling. I believe that my academic strengths and passion for creative solutions will be a positive addition to your team and the organisation’s goals.
Through the course, I have learnt and developed a lot of different skills: Modelling, texturing, rigging, animating, compositing, creating fx, etc. I have the creativity and skills needed to create unique background designs for the environments that you create that will stand out. I also know software: Maya, Zbrush, Substance Painter, Nuke, Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro and more.
I can do extensive research to help create designs that are realistic and suited for the era or environment. I also have an excellent imagination for designs that are futuristic or purely fictional.
I have the ability to remain calm and productive, even when working long hours and in a stressful environment to meet tight deadlines. I have an easygoing personality and work well in groups, but I am also self-motivated and can accomplish my goals when working alone.
Yours sincerely,
Julia
LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-radziszewska-0b354016b/
Showreel
Visual Effects Professionals Research
Hello xxx, my name is Julia, I am a level 6 VFX student at the University of West London. I am messaging you because we have a project assignment to contact industry professionals within the field that I wish to work with in the future and ask if they are willing to answer a couple of questions.
If it is ok are you willing to answer some questions?
Kind Regards
Julia
Questions
1. What inspired you to go into Environment Artist?
2. What do you do in your average day at work?
3. What is your best project are you most proud of?
4. Do you have to work to tight deadlines/ make changes last minute?
5. What software's do you use within the industry?
Job Description
Artist Role/Synopsis: 3D Environment Artist
Responsibilities:
The role of the Environment Artist is to create the backgrounds, layouts and environments within a film or game. They use computer software to design and sculpt the 3D backdrop in which characters, vehicles, weapons, objects, etc operate and interact.
Daily Activities:
Responsible for high-quality original artwork that often displays innovative solutions when answering briefs. You will be able to take high-level creative direction and estimate the schedule and execute relevant level-of-detail artwork, depending on the stage of the creative process. You will be able to help mentor more junior artists and work collaboratively across the team to ensure the best possible ideas are professionally presented and realised in-game.
Salary: £37.000 per year
Skillset:
An Environment Artist must have a keen eye for landscape, cityscapes, town planning and geography as these skills will be used to create virtual worlds within a film or game. Work exclusively with computer programs, with various reference materials such as photography, geographical and political maps, architectural drawings, botanical elements, road structure, city planning layouts, etc.
Expected Experience/Portfolio:
The role of Environmental Artist is not generally an entry-level job, often requiring artists a minimum of 2 years of industry experience before securing this role. While there are some junior positions available in the industry, most Environment Artists have years of 3D modelling, sculpture and design behind them. A good way to break into this field is to study 3D modelling and build up a portfolio of original 3D environment models.
Presentation
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Images for the Exhibition
Bio
Julia is mainly focused on 3D environments, 3D modelling and texturing. Consistently implements strong attention to detail and dedication to succeed while developing elements, components and effects for various projects. Her Major Project represents two different environments: Beach and London Underground Station. The main character in this story is a Penguin on his way to work, waiting for the train in Underground. Hardworking Penguin mind is at the Beach; the last scene of this short story is a lonely suitcase on the train platform. This relatively simple story tries to explain how the current situation (Covid-19) impacts our mental well-being.
Julia modelled and textured the Penguin using Maya and Substance Painter. Unreal Engine and Maya are the leading software for the environments.
Title: Gangster Shot
Brief:
Create a shot for a 60s Gangster show based in London.
Collaboration Response to Brief:
The Idea is based on the Netflix series “Peaky Blinders”. We will use the Matte Painting technique to combine a couple of pictures in Photoshop to create one scene. We will focus on an old building, cars, men in suits and guns. The shot will be on the street.
Work to submit:
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Mood board (researched imagery)
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Colour palette
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Concept art
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Development work
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Finished Shot
Mood board
Photoshop work development
Images I used
Photoshop work
I used one image as the main background and crop the building from another image to create a more complicated scene in the background.
I used the actors from "Peaky Blinders" to place them in the middle of the scene. I also used levels and brightness in Photoshop to make it look sharper. For the final image, I added fog to make it more dramatic and a "movie look like" shot.
Final shot
Colour Palette
