{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/622a6877e8fb640012cb4562/6336f2f367467800123b2e74?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Character Artist J Hill on Creating Your Dream Job in Film and Games","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/undefined/1646945774662-0c0631868484e2c2e48f4546cee8ad12.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Find J Hill: https://artofjhill.com/</p><p>Learn Character Art: https://www.cgspectrum.com/career-pathways/character-artist</p><p><br></p><p>In this week’s interview with J Hill, Lead Character Artist at Turtle Rock Studios, joins Maxine to chat about the success of his eponymous YouTube channel <a href=\"https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCV4JXShy1U1PeMa3KdzeonQ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;@J Hill&nbsp;</a>, how he got started as a character artist, using YouTube as a creative outlet and a form of accountability, and why encouraging other people to pursue their passions is so important to him. Plus, J shares some practical wisdom about job interviews, what sets applicants apart, and what he looks for when he’s in the hiring seat. J also answers your listener questions about time management, render engines, and more!</p><p><br></p><p>J is a professional 3D character artist in the entertainment industry working as a Lead Character Artist at Turtle Rock Studios, known for popular games Back 4 Blood, Evolve, and Left 4 Dead. J also runs <a href=\"https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCV4JXShy1U1PeMa3KdzeonQ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;@J Hill&nbsp;</a> where he helps artists pursue their interests in digital art, including 3D character art, ZBrush sculpting, 3D modeling, game art, and rendering.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>🔗 Episode notes: https://www.cgspectrum.com/podcast/create-your-dream-job-j-hill</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>01:39 J’s background and 3D Modeling</p><p>09:25 How to go ‘off the beaten path’ to make a living</p><p>12:03 How J got started on YouTube and creating personal work</p><p>17:54 Impostor syndrome and authenticity on J’s YouTube account</p><p>22:24 Creating room for and embracing failure</p><p>24:10 J’s first job in the industry</p><p>31:01 How J landed his second job as a character artist through a forum post and networking</p><p>35:32 Expanding your net and staying open minded with job applications</p><p>40:47 Working for a studio vs. making personal work</p><p>47:32 Personal projects as a way to show your passion</p><p>49:29 Advice for people getting into the industry</p><p>57:40 Doing work that speaks to you</p><p>1:03:03 Listener questions: time management, environment art, why did J choose character art?, Render Engines, ZBrush</p><p>1:13:40 Where to find J</p><p><br></p><p>Connect on:</p><p>📍 https://www.instagram.com/cgspectrum</p><p>📍 https://www.linkedin.com/cgspectrum</p><p>📍 http://www.facebook.com/CGSpectrum.Film.and.Game.School</p><p>📍 https://www.twitter.com/cgspectrum</p><p><br></p><p>J Hill:</p><p>📍 https://www.artstation.com/jhill</p><p>📍 https://www.youtube.com/c/artofjhill/about</p><p>📍 https://www.instagram.com/artofjhill/</p><p>📍 https://artofjhill.com/</p>","author_name":"CG Spectrum"}