Nick is the co-founder of CG Spectrum! With a background in 3D animation, he's worked in film and games for over a decade. Nick has contributed to studios like Weta, ILM, and Iloura (now Framestore) on projects, including Watchmen, The Hobbit franchise, and Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Somehow, he also found the time to write articles for our blog.
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Student Success Story: 3D Modeler Stephen Clark
Since completing his 3D Modeling Course at CG Spectrum, Stephen Clark has been ...
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How do I become an animator for games?
Whether you’re dead set on working for a VFX studio or dreaming about a career in game ...
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Digital Art Equipment: Software & Hardware for Concept Art Courses
Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned concept artist, switching from traditional ...
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How to Get a Job at Blizzard: Advice from a Concept Artist
Meet our Concept Art mentor Brian Huang! He tells us how he got started as a Concept ...
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Succeeding as a Freelance Artist: Tips and Strategies
For some people, the idea of working as a freelance artist is the dream. Managing ...
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Do studios hire specialists or generalists?
Specialist or generalist? Read enough interviews with pro artists or studio recruiters ...
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The Best Kept Secret of Successful Visual Effects Artists
We talk to senior and junior artists on why mentorship is so important in the visual ...
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Free Tiger Animation Rig
Are you ready to take your animation skills to the next level? Want to create the most ...
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Concept Art Student Stephanie Lee
Stephanie Lee is one of our initial scholarship students based in Perth, Western ...
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Student Spotlight: Concept Art Student Lauren Wakley
Lauren Wakley is one of our 2016 season scholarship students studying Concept Design here ...
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Concept Artist Brandon Reimchen
CG Spectrum concept design department head and mentor Brandon Reimchen has worked with ...
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Do You Need to Know How to Draw to Be a 3D Animator or VFX Artist?
Some people can create fantastic images, but can’t draw anything. A common question we ...
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Monster Concept Art Tutorial with CGSpectrum's Jake Collinge
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Video Game Careers: Advice from a Senior Artist on Working in the Industry
Tyler De Block is a Senior Texture Artist currently working at Ubisoft Toronto. Since ...
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Top 20 video game production and VFX studios in Australia
Are you a game developer or a visual effects artist looking for a job in the industry? ...
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Another Student Success Story: Concept Artist Alan Blackwell
"In the end, I came out with about three finished pieces which directly led to me being ...
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A Day in the Life of a 3D Modeler
Get to know the talented professional artists and animators who make up the team of ...
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CG Spectrum Student Success Story: Phil Minter
Whether you wish to work in film or game CG Spectrum wants to help you achieve your goals ...
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Motiga Games Animator Kyle Dahl
When it comes to working on different kinds of video games, character animator, and CG ...
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Concept Artist Interview: CGSpectrum Grad Edwin Ho Shares His Success Story
We just spoke to recent CG Spectrum Vancouver grad Edwin Ho about his experience while he ...
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5 Essential Tips for Landing a Job in the Visual Effects Industry
From blockbuster films to indie projects, nearly every production relies on visual ...
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Student Spotlight: FX and Simulation Student Subhan Asif
Check out some amazing FX and Simulation work by Subhan Asif. Subi is not only an ...
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