Topic: Theperm is doing a report on games

[ThePerm]

Im doing a report on getting into the industry, Miyamoto and hideo kojima. Anyways, i need all the help i can get.
Its due next wednesday..i should have a considerable time to do the report this weekend..although i wish i was getting
some final fantasy chrystal chronicles game on... and make some girlfrie...  Anyways......yeah my Report....Helpify me.

[KnowsNothing]

Erm.......YOU SHOULD INCLUDE THE PACIFIC OCEAN.

yep.......no really, if you're doing a report your not off to a good start.  not only do you have to come here to help, but you can't even specify what you need help on.  All you say id that you're doing a report.  GREAT START.

Although my IQ is comparable to a carrot stick (no dressing ;___; ) I would be happy to help you in any way I can if you could be more specific.  right now this is SPAM. =O  

[Bill Aurion]

You bum, do your own work! </pout>

This is all I'm giving you... *nods head*

[S-U-P-E-R]

How are those three topics related? At all? Maybe you could get a better foothold on a report by taking a side on a contraversial point.

[DarkSyphor]

U atleast got a degree  

[ThePerm]

here is exactly what i have to do for my report.....

requirements
write a 3 page reort basedon yor research of a design career and a successful/popular designer who is involved in this type of work, Use questions written in the Process section to help you with your report.

careers in design
interior Designer    Animator    Illustrator
Cartoonist       Game designer    freelance desginer
industrial designer      graphic/computer artist     magazine designer
book designer     Architecture/landscape      photographer

process:  choose the career in design from one onthe list above or another you may know sbout. Research your report with at least 3 sources of information. If you use thei nternet, be sure it is a reputable source. E-mail some designers for information. Take pictues off the internet to use as examples in your report. Write down a list of your resources of information. some questions you will want to answer:

What is the best wat to get started in this profession?
What kind of work will you be doing?(give examples)
Are there any drawbacks to the profession
What draws you to this profession?
How has or will technology affect the way people work?
Do you need a college degree?
 

[nitsu niflheim]

How long have you had this assignment to do?  I mean e-mail someone, and expect to get a quick reply, especially if it is not for customer support.  Maddness.  trust me when I say this, I would help you if I can, but I am suppose to be doing a client's payroll right now, so I can't go searching the internet for sources.  If I had a lot more time I could probably cultivate a lot of information for you.  Good luck.

[ThePerm]

actually not long..its kinda rediculous..and with my damn school schedule i have barely any time to do anything...i fucking hate homework because im in school every day for 11 hours...leaving me just a bunch of time to do it....i miss games

[ib2kool4u912]

Well if you need more time, the first thing i would drop is the internet forums.

[Bill Aurion]

Wait a second...How did you get by the censor?

[Ocarina Blue]

The best way to get into the industry:

For designers, start writing design documents. Split them into three parts, roughy: Concept (a few paragraphs outlining the very basics of the game and it's platform, audience etc.); Why people would want to play the game (and why it keep them interested); and a script (which is what the game is, more specific details about mechanics, levels, storylines, etc.). Then maybe post them on the net and get a few people to help you (Sourceforge is a good start) or if you're feeling confident, send them to a publisher.

If you are a modeller, make sure you show your potential employer your work with a low polygon count as well as your most detailed renders.

Programmers, composers, sound technitions, and artists can just apply with a portfolio for a job at a studio as with any other job. And as with any other job, the your most valuable asset wil be whatever previous experience you have; working on non-commercial projects before trying to enter the industry will be a great help to you.  

[KDR_11k]

Bill: Disable smileys.

[Uncle Rich AiAi]

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Originally posted by: ib2kool4u912
Well if you need more time, the first thing i would drop is the internet forums.

Haha....so true!  I did that last year for a few weeks during my exam period.

[ThePerm]

a few minutes ago i did soem research on some miyamoto games...man i am a lazy bastard