Jeff Patton JeffPatton Location: Lexington, USA Language(s):
English Member Since: August 2002 Last Updated: 14 November 2009 Portfolio Views: 1069078 Chosen as Favorite: 521
I'm enjoying the tips. I'm currently experimenting with the mr Sky Portal mib_cie_d tip.
Question, when a Sky Portal is near a ceiling and 'Visible to Renderer' is turned off it casts a shadow. Any way to get rid of the shadow? The 'Transparency' color doens't seem to help.
So sad to hear the possibility of you leaving the field. I'm also struggling finding regular work. I'm surprised an artist of your caliber in such a situation. I hope things change for the better for you soon so that perhaps we can have you here a bit longer.
Damn I can't believe what you wrote on your last blog entry (20080828)
I'm not on the same 3d package, but I follow your moves regulary. Like you stated, passion is the key.
I don't know the how and what, but I'm sure you can find a way. You shoulnd't leave 3D ever. Maybe find another financial activity in half time for a while? Don't know... But don't resign! We all have ups and downs...
keep up!
I have already expressed how I feel about this, but in the end you have to do what is best for you and your family. I think it is a damn shame that a talent like yours may be leaving CG, I wish there was something I could do. As always if you ever need anything please don't hesitate to ask.
Sad to hear that jeff... I am a big fan of your works and I am mentalray user now becoz of ppl like u and masterzap who helps this community. I agree with what "Shtl" had said, there will be sure another way.... In the beginning of my career I felt very down and depressed thought to leave my childhood dream to be 3d animator. But today atleast I am doing what I dreamed for becoz of guys like u who not just helps but inspires a lot this community...I had left my National Institute of Techonolgy, BTech degree just for doing CG and there was no good school in india at that time.
I just pray to god for your best. Becoz today I am here and doing at my best becoz of guys like u, masterzap and other many artists from whom I learnt.
I hope you won't completly leave CG. All the Best.
My God, I had a rough day today, decided to check Your blog to feel better (as always). This is nightmare!! I just don't believe what i read. You helped so many people, and You are great inspiration for all of us, i wish i could help..
hi jeff .. i couldn't believe it .. not one bit, :( .. i hope and pray that things work out for you and your family ( it surely will ) .. we're all here for you no matter what, but please, please don't 'put cg away' .. you've travelled a long way dude, all for a reason .. a passion ..
i always update my pals about your blog entry, your inputs, tutorials ... we respect you so much and hope that another route will be created to steer you away from all the problems that life has to give ..
in a way, i've had my share of it too, so much that i felt like leaving my job and instead work from home and be with my family too .. but i didn't .. i thought to go a little further but still give time to my personal works .. it relaxes me a lot and keeps me away from tension ..in fact, CG is what keeps me going .. i just can't imagine a world without it .. :(
please hang on jeff .. try and find a way ..
Jeff, that's horrible news. At least I know I won't be moving to the US to pursue a 3D career. To think of someone as talented and as important to the international 3D community as you can't make a decent living of it... Who can, then?
Times aren't the best here in Denmark either, but it pays the rent. I quit a well-paid job as a programmer to pursue a 3D career I knew would pay less, and I'm enjoying it much more simply because that's what I WANT to do, though it pay less, as I expected. I can do without car and flat-screen TV just because I wake up in the morning and know I'm going to work to do what I like.
But more and more are wanting to do 3D, and they're willing to work for peanuts to get in. And those peanuts mean less overall pay. -Or more people to share the same pay... Either way, less money to each 3D guy.
I've been comforting myself thinking that as long as you stay ahead of the flock, in talent, one can manage. But it looks like that might be ending.
Thank you all for the support & kind words. My spirits have been lifted by the caring comments & emails I've received over this situation. I still have hope that an opportunity will make itself visible in the near future and I won't have to stop doing what I enjoy so much.
Also, don't be discouraged by my situation. There are still opportunities out there for CG artists. My problem is that I live in an area where there's not a demand for CG artists. Why don't I simply move? Because I have a family to think about. If I were single, I would probably be on an airplane right now heading west.
Ah damn dude
Thats too bad.. Looks like your mind is made up. You are doing the responsible thing. But I am confident that the industry will eventually have a spot for you, and so, if right now is not the best time, and you can find something else that can pay the bills and support your family then thats great! you will acquire experience in another field. But my guess is you will be back up and running in no time. Stronger than ever.
Take care man and best of luck (think of it as vacation!)
Keep your head up
