DR. RAJEEV DOSHI (prior
background: PhD. in Cancer Research)
Dr. Doshi flew in from London to participate in our 12-week project based course.
After excelling in his 3D Animation course work, Dr. Doshi went back to London
to become an animation director for a medical and pharmaceutical creative agency.
We hope that Dr. Doshi's story will provide inspiration for animation beginners
who are looking to make a successful career change into the 3D animation industry.
" The course provided me with my first exposure
to 3D. Over the period of 12 weeks, the sheer range of different projects kept
me very interested in the field and allowed me to gain a far more rounded view
of the industry. As a result, the reel that I produced at the end of the course
was very dynamic; potential employers have been very impressed with this showcase
of my flexibility and the range of animation techniques I am familiar with.
This reel has now led to the offer of a full-time position with a company specializing
in medical animation - only a few months after finishing the course!".
- Dr. Rajeev Doshi
For more details about Dr. Rajeev Doshi,
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INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
KERN DARRABIE (prior background: Video Game Artist)
Kern dove head first into the animation industry
within months of graduating from 3DTi’s 12-week project-based course. He initially
worked as a freelance animator for numerous companies including
NBC, where he was responsible for the entire re-branding of the Sci-Fi Channel.
Currently Kern is a Senior Animator for Comcast Communications, overseeing a
department of six graphic designers and animators, while spearheading a complete
re-branding of the Comcast network.
“I learned a lot from 3DTi, including
developing new skill sets, acquiring an in-depth knowledge of the industry and
how to present myself and network. I also became aware of the level of work
you needed to get hired. With 3DTi’s support and advice I was able to take my
career to the next level and get to where I am today” - Kern Derrabie
JOE STIPO (prior background: Owner of Animation Company)
Prior to joining 3DTi, Joe headed up his own
animation company called "Ground Game Graphics", that created high-end
animation content for projects ranging from TV Broadcast to Interior Design.
Joe has also been an instructor at New York University where he has been teaching
3D Animation to students since 2003.
Joe joined the 3DTi 12-week Project-Based Course,
to learn 3DS Max software and to improve his demo reel. Joe used his 3DTi is
now working at CNBC as a lead 3D Animator, where he works in a busy graphics
department creating on-air graphics for the station, liaises with with the show's
producers and direct's a staff of 10 animators. The CNBC animation team generate
a wide range of assignments in rapid-fire succession, including daily animations
as well as promos and complete show packages.
” I was already proficient in Maya
and wanted to learn 3DS Max. 3DTi really helped me focus my energy in the areas
I enjoyed the most; Modeling and Lighting. Using that they helped me create
a really great demo reel resulting in me getting hired for freelance work for
a number of smaller studios and even US Military. My
training at 3DTi was a lot more then just showing the program. The teachers
and staff really spent the time to help make my work really look its best and
up to industry standards” - Joe Stipo
