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Shortly after enrolling in the University of Architecture, I discovered Maya - this is how it all began. I started creating my own experimental designs, researching how the power of CG could be applied in design and storytelling. I then got interested in artificial reefs design, age-friendly architectural design, and storytelling for UX, but I always tried linking these with my fascination for the creative media and entertainment industry. I am self-taught in Computer Graphics.

In year 10, I realized I loved making games and wanted to learn by taking a TAFE course to see if I enjoyed the process and found out I loved learning 3D modeling so after school I went straight to uni to learn more and here I am!

I have always been fascinated by the archaic and mythical. Growing up around museums, I witnessed the creativity of our ancestors. That initially lead me to study archaeology and to work as a archaeological illustrator. However, I realized that my passion is to create, not only observe and learn. Working in the entertainment industry was always a dream of mine, which I decided to pursue after discovering the wonderful world of 3D and all the creative possibility within digital media.

I think my love for creativity began as a child, however towards the end of my high school years is when I knew Film and Visual Effects was the pathway I wanted to explore more. With a strong passion and interest in the creation of films and the process in which visual effects are created, exploring and shifting my education and development in this direction was a great decision.

I realised I wanted to work in this industry when I was presented the opportunity to create a short film in my final year of high school for my major project.

I first became interested in the VFX industry after seeing online communities and the amazing art people were creating with 3D programs. I really enjoy the challenge of working through problems along with the continuous learning that the field provides.

I have always been creative, I got to chance to express my drawing capabilities when I was studying 2D animation in my bachelors degree (Communication Design), and I loved it so much I built a folio of my 2D work and decided to expand my knowledge in a 3D Visual Effects course at Rising Sun Pictures, I knew from pursuing my passion in art over the last 4 years, that the media entertainment industry would be most suited for me to express my creative flair :)

Back in the day, in 2009 - 2012, when people used to create montages from video games and started adding 3D elements into it, that's what planted the seed for me at first. Didn't start pursuing it until late 2019.

When I was around 16 after completing a cert 3 in media studies through highschool

From a young age I was interested in working in video games, that interest developed into an interest in visual effects as I became interested in video editing and production. I began messing around with Maya and the potential that I discovered lead me to VFX.

I initially wanted to get into game design, but once I started doing a few certificate courses in game design and visual effects, I quickly came to realize my love and passion for the visual effects industry

Growing up I was always loved films and developed a passion for camera aesthetics and techniques as I made my way through school. I started out as a photographer taking photos of landscapes and people at any given chance. After high school I completed a Bachelor of Media Arts and decided I wanted to become a Camera Operator for TV and Films.

I always planned on studying in a creative and artistic field, so I started to study UX-Design at a german university.

About five minuites ago.

I’ve always been involved with media since high school but only last few years have been highly interested in working in Visual Effects as jobs are open world wide including Australia to work on leading feature films such as Marvel. I’ve been training and learning the last 2 years to break into the VFX industry

When I was still studying in University of South Australia, Rising Sun Pictures was talking about how their visual effect working in their industry. After hearing that, I got interested with it because I love to watch many sci-fi movies when I was child. My first thing sci-fi movie was Star War: Revenge of the Sith. Therefore, I want to work in the creative media and entertainment industry that create more interesting effect on movies.

I have been drawing since I was little and am a very visual student in general. I grew up drawing traditional and currently learning digital and slowly improving. I had other career options I was interested in such as forensic science and medicine, however my passion for art was always greater.

What probably sparked a desire to be in creative industries was when I started watching content online, namely from the website "YouTube, when I was thirteen. I was drawn in by how the creators from the website were so creative and how they used their creativity to entertain people. Since then, I have been interested in the more creative side of things.

I've always loved screen and media, from making my own shorts while growing up to experimenting in Adobe Creative Cloud once my high school obtained a license. My passion for art and design led me to enroll in Film and Television with the goal of studying at Rising Sun Pictures. I'm now in my final year of UniSA's new Bachelor of Visual Effects program, in partnership with Rising Sun Pictures, and I'm excited about making new connections and expanding my portfolio.

I first started realising i wanted to work in this field in my first year at university,my major is interior design.As i discovered 3D modelling Blender caught my attention . I started learning it seriously for over 3 years now.Recently i started learning Zbrush and Substance Painter aswell

I have always wanted to work in the entertainment industry, such as movies or games. I just didn't know exactly what I should be doing. My journey began when I started studying IT, but after one year, I realized it wasn't how I wanted to spend my life. So I dropped out and started learning 3D design. With great pleasure, I discovered that this was exactly what I was looking for. Now, I am determined to continue growing and pursue a career in this field.

I've always been interested in music and film, and in recent years been looking for my pathway into the VFX industry.