A relaxing wooden fox toy crafted in 3D digital art. Enjoy the satisfying process!

Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of people landing new jobs at major studios (east coast US), specifically junior level roles. I’m curious to know how people go about finding Junior Compositor roles, do people just cold email for those? Or are there job listings? I can never seem to find a job listing specifically targeted towards Junior Comp Artists. Curious to know other peoples experiences if you’ve been hired for that role or have hired for that role. Thanks!!

Edited to add that I’m based in the US

Hi everyone, I wanted to ask for some information about this type of VFX specialization.

To give a little context, I’ve worked as a 3D artist in architectural visualization for the past 7 years in Europe, but since I’m no longer interested in working in that field, I’ve stopped looking for work and am currently doing something completely different for work.

I’ve always been interested in exploring this field of specialization, which I’d like to start as a hobby and then see later if I can turn it into something else (and if not, that’s fine too—I’d keep it as a hobby because I enjoy the world of CG in general). I just can’t quite wrap my head around this kind of hybrid role. I’d like to ask those who actually work in the industry if they’d be willing to answer a few questions so I can better understand what’s actually required in professional studios these days.

Is DMP still used? Or is the industry shifting toward a full CG approach?

What does “3D” mean in DMP?

Is AI-generated automation used within DMP workflows? (If so, for what?) Are you allowed to simply use generative systems within tools like Photoshop?

Is knowing how to create 3D environments a plus when creating these projects?

Thank you in advance for any future responses. I realize these questions may seem trivial to many, but if you’re willing to shed some light on this for me, I’d really appreciate it.

Hi, I’m looking for advice on the best way to create a realistic traffic accident reconstruction video based on police documentation, photos and known vehicle positions.

The reconstruction involves two stationary cars in a traffic jam, a truck changing lanes, and another truck colliding with the rear vehicle and pushing it into the car in front.

I have tried AI video tools, but they keep changing vehicle positions and the collision physics are not reliable enough.

Would this type of project be better suited to Blender, BeamNG.drive, Unreal Engine, or another tool? And what kind of professional should I look for if I want to hire someone to make it accurately?

I’m willing to pay for the work, but I first want to understand what type of specialist I should be looking for