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growyourwingsMeme:
1. Go to http://www.careercruising.com/
2. Put in Username: nycareers, Password: landmark.
3. Take their "Career Matchmaker" questions.
4. Post the top ten fifteen results.
--So I *broke* the rules and listed the first 20, because I liked the last 5!
1. Electronics Assembler - WTF? Uh, don't think so.
2. Model Maker - You know, while I wouldn't rate this #2--I could see this.
3. Computer Programmer - Duh
4. Electrician - Definitely WTF, I'm married to an electrician--I don't. get. it. Electricity, that is. Isn't it just magic?
5. Multimedia Developer - \o/ I would LOVE this.
6. Musical Instrument Builder and Repairer - Never would have thought of this--but yeah, I guess.
7. Business Systems Analyst - Yeah, I could do this--but ... boring....
8. Web Developer - Duh
9. Database Developer - I don't think I'm even that anal.
10. Sign Maker - huh? This is a career?
11. Upholsterer - I actually have thought of doing this.
12. Video Game Developer - doesn't surprise me.
13. Plumber - dbl huh????? Ewwww. I *don't* think so--not at all. Never.
14. Magician - Again, this is a career? (Wonder what answers I gave that triggered this one?)
15. Industrial Designer - yeah I could see this.
16. Interior Designer - yeah I could see this.
17. Special Effects Technician - \o/ This is one of the reasons I broke the rules and went past #15--I would love this!
18. Website Designer - Duh
19. Costume Designer - I think I'd like this too.
20. Set Designer - \o/ While I've never even considered this--this would be cool.
So perhaps I should consider a change????? See below...
1. Go to http://www.careercruising.com/
2. Put in Username: nycareers, Password: landmark.
3. Take their "Career Matchmaker" questions.
4. Post the top ten fifteen results.
--So I *broke* the rules and listed the first 20, because I liked the last 5!
1. Electronics Assembler - WTF? Uh, don't think so.
2. Model Maker - You know, while I wouldn't rate this #2--I could see this.
3. Computer Programmer - Duh
4. Electrician - Definitely WTF, I'm married to an electrician--I don't. get. it. Electricity, that is. Isn't it just magic?
5. Multimedia Developer - \o/ I would LOVE this.
6. Musical Instrument Builder and Repairer - Never would have thought of this--but yeah, I guess.
7. Business Systems Analyst - Yeah, I could do this--but ... boring....
8. Web Developer - Duh
9. Database Developer - I don't think I'm even that anal.
10. Sign Maker - huh? This is a career?
11. Upholsterer - I actually have thought of doing this.
12. Video Game Developer - doesn't surprise me.
13. Plumber - dbl huh????? Ewwww. I *don't* think so--not at all. Never.
14. Magician - Again, this is a career? (Wonder what answers I gave that triggered this one?)
15. Industrial Designer - yeah I could see this.
16. Interior Designer - yeah I could see this.
17. Special Effects Technician - \o/ This is one of the reasons I broke the rules and went past #15--I would love this!
18. Website Designer - Duh
19. Costume Designer - I think I'd like this too.
20. Set Designer - \o/ While I've never even considered this--this would be cool.
So perhaps I should consider a change????? See below...
Job description for Special Effects Technician from www.careercruising.com
If you’re familiar with the “Spider-man,” “Star Wars,” and “Lord of the Rings” movies, then you know a great deal of movie magic has to do with making us believe that the characters, settings, and actions are real. Almost every movie today uses special effects, and it is the wizardry of special effects technicians that makes space-age cities and medieval worlds come alive, at least for a couple of hours.
The work of special effects technicians can have a dramatic impact on the audience. They create many different illusions used in television, feature films, the theater, and commercials. Special effects work on films or television programs starts long before shooting begins. Technicians meet with other members of the production team to determine exactly what kinds of effects are required, and then spend weeks or months creating the necessary effects. Today’s world of special effects is becoming increasingly computerized and sophisticated. Special effects technicians are often involved in pioneering new technology.
There are several areas of specialization for special effects technicians. One of the most popular fields is computer animation. Technicians in this field generate images on computers that are too expensive, or simply impossible, to create with actors, such as Spider-man swinging on a line of webbing between sky scrapers. They then layer these images into the film. Computer animators must train for years to develop the necessary skills to produce photo-realistic characters that move and act naturally.
Makeup is one of the oldest techniques used by special effects technicians. Using cosmetics, powders, paints, gels, plastic, rubber, and other synthetic products, makeup effects specialists prepare actors for the screen or stage. Depending on the requirements, they may have to create a bruise on an arm, a gory leg injury, or an entire body suit for things like alien characters. They may also create prosthetic devices such as fake severed limbs.
Mechanical effects specialists build props, backgrounds, and sets. They work with artists, architects, electricians, welders, and carpenters to design and create things like a battleground in World War II or a busy street in Victorian England. These professionals need to be extremely resourceful and creative. Often they must accommodate last-minute requests, such as building a device that will flip a car over.
Pyrotechnics technicians produce fires, explosions, and gun battles. This is a dangerous area of special effects and often requires stunt doubles. Working with the director, actors, and stuntpersons, pyrotechnics technicians use specialty equipment, such as explosives and fire-retardant suits, to ensure that the necessary explosion or fire is executed as safely as possible and in a way that captures the director’s vision.
If you’re familiar with the “Spider-man,” “Star Wars,” and “Lord of the Rings” movies, then you know a great deal of movie magic has to do with making us believe that the characters, settings, and actions are real. Almost every movie today uses special effects, and it is the wizardry of special effects technicians that makes space-age cities and medieval worlds come alive, at least for a couple of hours.
The work of special effects technicians can have a dramatic impact on the audience. They create many different illusions used in television, feature films, the theater, and commercials. Special effects work on films or television programs starts long before shooting begins. Technicians meet with other members of the production team to determine exactly what kinds of effects are required, and then spend weeks or months creating the necessary effects. Today’s world of special effects is becoming increasingly computerized and sophisticated. Special effects technicians are often involved in pioneering new technology.
There are several areas of specialization for special effects technicians. One of the most popular fields is computer animation. Technicians in this field generate images on computers that are too expensive, or simply impossible, to create with actors, such as Spider-man swinging on a line of webbing between sky scrapers. They then layer these images into the film. Computer animators must train for years to develop the necessary skills to produce photo-realistic characters that move and act naturally.
Makeup is one of the oldest techniques used by special effects technicians. Using cosmetics, powders, paints, gels, plastic, rubber, and other synthetic products, makeup effects specialists prepare actors for the screen or stage. Depending on the requirements, they may have to create a bruise on an arm, a gory leg injury, or an entire body suit for things like alien characters. They may also create prosthetic devices such as fake severed limbs.
Mechanical effects specialists build props, backgrounds, and sets. They work with artists, architects, electricians, welders, and carpenters to design and create things like a battleground in World War II or a busy street in Victorian England. These professionals need to be extremely resourceful and creative. Often they must accommodate last-minute requests, such as building a device that will flip a car over.
Pyrotechnics technicians produce fires, explosions, and gun battles. This is a dangerous area of special effects and often requires stunt doubles. Working with the director, actors, and stuntpersons, pyrotechnics technicians use specialty equipment, such as explosives and fire-retardant suits, to ensure that the necessary explosion or fire is executed as safely as possible and in a way that captures the director’s vision.
Job description for Multimedia Developer from www.careercruising.com
Want to tell a story with more than just words? Like the idea of combining art and technology? Maybe you should be a multimedia developer
Multimedia developers are on the cutting edge of computer technology. They combine graphics, text, sound, animation, and video to make the wired world a dynamic place. Multimedia content can be found in video games, websites, CD-ROMs, DVDs, and touch screen computer kiosks. It can also be found in many advanced business presentations and performance art pieces.
Multimedia productions start with an idea. For example, a developer may have a concept for a video game. He or she usually draws the game idea on a “storyboard,” a series of pictures and words that shows how the product will work and what it will look like on the computer screen.
Next, developers have to figure out how to finance the product. Since multimedia productions can demand a great deal of money and technical expertise, developers usually have to seek out interested colleagues or investors to get financial backing. Once this backing has been secured, the development process begins.
It usually takes many professionals to piece together a product like a video game, and all of them may be known as multimedia developers. For example, graphic designers and commercial artists design the still images that will appear on the computer screen, such as opening graphics, as well as the DVD-ROM sleeve and packaging that the game comes in. Writers produce text such as game directions or story lines. They may also produce the scripts read by actors playing the part of game characters. Computer animators create moving graphics, such as game characters, backgrounds, cartoons, or rolling credits.
Photographers contribute pictures; sound editors match music, voices, and other sound effects to the visual images. Videographers shoot the brief movies which appear in many multimedia products.
Computer programmers create the framework into which all of these images, sounds, and information are placed. Project managers oversee the development process and manage all the people who contribute to it.
The multimedia environment is changing so fast that developers must work hard at keeping up with the latest advances in technology. The growth in this industry has skyrocketed in the past 10 years. As hardware becomes more powerful, developers are able to create and adapt new multimedia tools. Developers can barely stop for coffee to keep up, and yet, technologically speaking, multimedia is still in its infancy.
Want to tell a story with more than just words? Like the idea of combining art and technology? Maybe you should be a multimedia developer
Multimedia developers are on the cutting edge of computer technology. They combine graphics, text, sound, animation, and video to make the wired world a dynamic place. Multimedia content can be found in video games, websites, CD-ROMs, DVDs, and touch screen computer kiosks. It can also be found in many advanced business presentations and performance art pieces.
Multimedia productions start with an idea. For example, a developer may have a concept for a video game. He or she usually draws the game idea on a “storyboard,” a series of pictures and words that shows how the product will work and what it will look like on the computer screen.
Next, developers have to figure out how to finance the product. Since multimedia productions can demand a great deal of money and technical expertise, developers usually have to seek out interested colleagues or investors to get financial backing. Once this backing has been secured, the development process begins.
It usually takes many professionals to piece together a product like a video game, and all of them may be known as multimedia developers. For example, graphic designers and commercial artists design the still images that will appear on the computer screen, such as opening graphics, as well as the DVD-ROM sleeve and packaging that the game comes in. Writers produce text such as game directions or story lines. They may also produce the scripts read by actors playing the part of game characters. Computer animators create moving graphics, such as game characters, backgrounds, cartoons, or rolling credits.
Photographers contribute pictures; sound editors match music, voices, and other sound effects to the visual images. Videographers shoot the brief movies which appear in many multimedia products.
Computer programmers create the framework into which all of these images, sounds, and information are placed. Project managers oversee the development process and manage all the people who contribute to it.
The multimedia environment is changing so fast that developers must work hard at keeping up with the latest advances in technology. The growth in this industry has skyrocketed in the past 10 years. As hardware becomes more powerful, developers are able to create and adapt new multimedia tools. Developers can barely stop for coffee to keep up, and yet, technologically speaking, multimedia is still in its infancy.
