Woohoo, got that first job =)

Sparty · Post by **Sparty** » October 11, 2005, 1:33 pm

I feel a bit selfish in starting a post that praises myself, but you guys are my buddies and I wanted to spread a little happiness =)
Ive been studying Computer Graphics/3D for about a year now. You can see a lot of my work at http://www.ericprovan.com. I graduated about 3 months ago and have been seeking a full time job since. I have been lucky enough to be flown out to some big studios for interviews, but my lack of professional experience seemed to hold me back from getting a big studio job. Just when I thought things were doomed, I got a call from 2kSports/Kush games in LA. They flew me out for an interview a couple weeks ago, and I ended up getting the job. Im moving to LA next week. Im extremely excited. They told me I'll be mostly doing character textures, and stadium modeling/texturing. You can check out their (our =) games at http://www.2ksports.com

Probably not a career job (I want to eventually create and evolve my own stories), but certainly a great start!
Anyone in the LA area want to get a beer?

My name is Artacus

Sargeras · Post by **Sargeras** » October 11, 2005, 1:35 pm

Dude, that's fucking sweet. Gratz!

I'll be in your position just before Christmas. I'm doing my internship now, and I walk on December 12th. Then its job hunting time ><

Where in LA?

Morgrym · Post by **Morgrym** » October 11, 2005, 2:02 pm

Grats Sparty!

Don't forget to put Little Rico in the stands holding a sign or something.

noel · Post by **noel** » October 11, 2005, 2:06 pm

PM me when you get to LA, and maybe we can get together sometime. Also if you have questions or need help with anything, don't hesitate to ask.

Grats on the new job man. Hope you go far!

Arborealus · Post by **Arborealus** » October 11, 2005, 2:20 pm

Congrats Arty

masteen · Post by **masteen** » October 11, 2005, 4:51 pm

I thought you and Little Rico were getting into porn...

Disappointing, but grats anyway, I guess.

Gemily · Post by **Gemily** » October 11, 2005, 5:52 pm

woohoo gratz Sparty.

Fash · Post by **Fash** » October 11, 2005, 6:09 pm

Congrats, Sparty!!!!

Dregor Thule · Post by **Dregor Thule** » October 11, 2005, 6:30 pm

Congratulations

Ebumar · Post by **Ebumar** » October 11, 2005, 6:48 pm

Im about 45mins south of LA

.

Nick · Post by **Nick** » October 11, 2005, 7:45 pm

Great work Sparty, congratulations mate

Tyek · Post by **Tyek** » October 11, 2005, 8:21 pm

gratz on the job.

Leonaerd · Post by **Leonaerd** » October 11, 2005, 8:23 pm

congrats on landing a job.

Xorian · Post by **Xorian** » October 11, 2005, 9:25 pm

Good to hear , congratulations. Hope it will be interesting

Kylere · Post by **Kylere** » October 11, 2005, 9:30 pm

Big Congrats, and damn they have an NBA license that is the real deal, I am very happy for you oh Sparty Ranger

Noysyrump · Post by **Noysyrump** » October 11, 2005, 9:34 pm

So im like reading that, thinking the whole time... "wheres the joke?"

Fukin rangers.

Grats Sparty. Yer ole pal Noysyrump lives just south o Ebumar in San Diego. Maybe ill give u Both a jingle next time i goto LA for the freakshow at Bar Sinister

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » October 11, 2005, 10:52 pm

Great news, Sparty!!! You have been busting yours and LR's balls for a long time. I am happy for ya, bud!

Whereabouts in LA will you be? Most of us that have lived or currently live in the area can provide you with good info (housing, bars, restaraunts, etc.). I also have a good friend at The Secret Lab(Disney) who is a TA and has worked with Maya extensively--he may be able to help you out as far as how to get by in that industry.

Drop me a PM for more info.

-Rich

Janx · Post by **Janx** » October 11, 2005, 11:08 pm

Are we gonna see any of your..."art"... as a hidden feature?!?!

valryte · Post by **valryte** » October 12, 2005, 12:01 am

Congrats!!!

Arborealus · Post by **Arborealus** » October 12, 2005, 1:43 am

Janx wrote:Are we gonna see any of your..."art"... as a hidden feature?!?!

Poop Easter Eggs!

Zamtuk · Post by **Zamtuk** » October 12, 2005, 2:15 am

while you're there, tell them sumbitches to bring back the 19.99 sports games.

kyoukan · Post by **kyoukan** » October 12, 2005, 2:19 am

2k sports is a good company to work for, I think, but you will hate your job by january. I used to know the guys that started visual concepts pretty well and they were all really great people.

if you work your ass off and bug your lead designer a lot you can get noticed pretty quickly.

Tenuvil · Post by **Tenuvil** » October 12, 2005, 3:37 am

Grats Sparty...

I expect to see poo in NBA 2K7

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » October 12, 2005, 4:55 am

Grats Sparty!

Now work some magic and get us NFL 2K7. Madden Football sucks!

Phugg_Innay · Post by **Phugg_Innay** » October 12, 2005, 9:46 am

Sparty in LA and LR is in "The Valley" where ALL the pron is produced. I think most of it is in a 4 block area too.

Pooo Easter Eggs and LR in Pron ... Fear the LA LA Land

Gratz Sparticus on the "job"

Kwonryu DragonFist · Post by **Kwonryu DragonFist** » October 12, 2005, 9:49 am

GRATZ SPARTY!

Marbus · Post by **Marbus** » October 12, 2005, 11:49 am

Big Gratz Sparty!

Marb

Sparty · Post by **Sparty** » October 12, 2005, 12:53 pm

"2k sports is a good company to work for, I think, but you will hate your job by january. I used to know the guys that started visual concepts pretty well and they were all really great people"

Thats pretty much what I'm expecting, though I don't think I'll be tired of the job until around a year. I just view it as a learning period. Like I said, or maybe I didnt, this is just a stepping stone. The goal is to move up to film and do character design/story telling. I landed interviews with a couple film studios; Nickolodeon and Critterpix (http://www.critterpix.com), but neither hired me. So, I think once I have some experience under my belt, that film job will happen.
Also, I just started working on my first short film, which I know you guys will love. Its a lot more of my old humor =) I'll definately keep you guys and gals updated on that.

The studio is located in Camarillo, which is about 45 miles N/NW of LA. Kinda inbetween LA and Santa Barbara.

Thanks everyone for the praises.

FYI: Little Rico (LR) will be coming with. He is started a new porn series where he shits on ladies. Cool huh?!

I am Spartacus

Voronwë · Post by **Voronwë** » October 12, 2005, 1:08 pm

good luck Mr. Sparty!! Congratulations

noel · Post by **noel** » October 12, 2005, 3:27 pm

Camarillo is what I would call an up and coming city. Some nice areas, some not so nice. Some new communities there too. To have any kind of fun, you'll either head to the coast, or head down the 101 toward LA/Hollywood. Not sure how you are for cash/living arrangements, but I'd recommend looking for an apartment in any of the following cities: Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Agoura, Calabasas, Oakpark.

I'd personally recommend the Malibu Canyon Apartments in Calabasas. They're pricey, but the location is perfect for living in a quiet, safe place with great accomodations and still being able to drive over the hill into the valley/LA/etc.

I grew up in Thousand Oaks, and lived in Calabasas for the last several years so I'm real familiar with that area.

masteen · Post by **masteen** » October 12, 2005, 4:31 pm

noel wrote:I grew up in Thousand Oaks, and lived in Calabasas for the last several years so I'm real familiar with that area.

Post a map of the porn houses!

*~*stragi*~* · Post by ***~*stragi*~*** » October 12, 2005, 4:43 pm

isn't thousand oaks like a giant money sink?

and congratulations sparty)

Post by **Xouqoa** » October 12, 2005, 5:22 pm

Winnow wrote:Grats Sparty!

Now work some magic and get us NFL 2K7. Madden Football sucks!

Heh, not gonna happen.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/12/13/news_6114977.html wrote: Five-year contract gives EA sole rights to the NFL, including teams, players, and stadiums. Take-Two reacts, calling it a "tremendous disservice to the consumers."

Electronic Arts has signed the biggest sports free agent on the market. In a devastating blow to competitors--and in a deal sure to reshape sports gaming--the software giant signed an exclusive agreement with the National Football League and the NFL Players Inc., a subsidiary of the NFL Players Association.

The deal, one EA admits to having lobbied for over the past few years, is an exclusive five-year licensing deal granting EA the sole rights to the NFL's teams, stadiums, and players. However, the publisher and Players Inc. denied a similar deal was in the works in May 2004, even requesting publications that ran the story run public retractions.

The NFL/EA arrangement encompasses action, simulation, arcade-style, and manager games made for PCs, consoles, and handhelds (both the DS and PSP, included), giving EA a firm hold on the football gaming market. The deal does not include titles for mobile phones or Internet-based games, but does include online features of consoles. With next-generation consoles scheduled for release next holiday season, EA looks to handily dominate the professional football market for the duration of the license.

Congratulations on your job, Artysp! I look forward to seeing what you work on!

Fyndina · Post by **Fyndina** » October 12, 2005, 6:20 pm

Grats !!

noel · Post by **noel** » October 12, 2005, 8:57 pm

Stragi wrote:isn't thousand oaks like a giant money sink?

I have no idea what you're talking about (as usual).

Thousand Oaks is a great city, which last I checked was consistently ranked as one of the safest cities in the US.

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » October 12, 2005, 10:35 pm

Ventura is also a great option.

Oxnard, not so great. Otherwise, Thousand Oaks and Westlake are great places to live.

PS: Most of the porn is located in the Canoga Park/Northridge/Granada Hills/North Hollywood/Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks locales.

These things, I know.

Vaemas · Post by **Vaemas** » October 13, 2005, 9:25 am

Congrats man, that's awesome!

Jice Virago · Post by **Jice Virago** » October 13, 2005, 1:43 pm

And here I thought he was talking about a hand job.....

But on topic, anywhere in S.Cali is going to be a money sink, compared to what you are used to.

noel · Post by **noel** » October 13, 2005, 1:51 pm

I'm not really understanding the concept of 'money sink'. Yes CA is more expensive than a lot of places, but it also retains its value, etc. In my mind, 'money sink' means losing money, not things costing a lot.

Skogen · Post by **Skogen** » October 13, 2005, 2:24 pm

Gratz on the job, but sorry it's in the death-pit of LA. My wife used to live in Studio City, and all her friends lived in sherman oaks/thousand oaks/woodland hills...I hated that place. Now im waaay out in the inland empire (Claremont)
Traffic can make your morning commute into a living hell, so I recommend you live really close to work. You wont be able to escape traffic though, that are is the worst.
The first time you experience the 101/405 interchange, think of this email!

noel · Post by **noel** » October 13, 2005, 2:27 pm

If he lives in any of the places I recommended, and works in Camarillo, he'll have traffic worse than he's used to, but nothing like the 101/405 hellzone.

Fameen · Post by **Fameen** » October 13, 2005, 6:14 pm

Grats Sparky!

Belsambar · Post by **Belsambar** » October 14, 2005, 3:38 am

Great to hear! Congratulations Sparty!

VeeshanVault

Woohoo, got that first job =)

Woohoo, got that first job =)

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