EA Studio Family

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EA Studio Family

• Bay Area EARS Maxis
• Southern California EALA
• Chicago EA Chicago
• Orlando EA Tiburon
• Vancouver EA Canada
• Montreal EA Montreal
• London EA UK

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Concept Artists

• 2D portfolio is critical.
• Effective storyboards that convey the action and
  cameras for a scene.
• Ideally would show concept art before and after
  use eg drawing model sheets models.
• A wide variety of subject matters and styles is
  important.
• Display that you know how to do model sheets.
• Show lighting experience and the ability to
  communicate that visually.
• It may be beneficial to show some experience with
  textures (smaller sizes, etc).

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Animation

• Include animations that demonstrates weight, good
  timing and fluid, overlapping motion.
• Try to convey emotion with your characters
  movements.
• Include a human walk cycle and run.
• If possible, include samples of traditional
  animation, which will display your knowledge of
  animation fundamentals.

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Character Modeler

• Experience with skeleton creation. (Shown in
  wire frame on model demonstrating joint
  placement) Also include facial models and rigs.
• Experience with models that match production
  sketches.
• Models should be properly weighted and
  proportioned.
• Include samples of figure drawing, maquettes or
  sculptures.
• Show an understanding of more than just low poly
  modelling hi res, spline, etc
• Turnarounds 360 views of models.
• Please include wire frame models on a turntable
  being sure to include the software used and
  polygon count in the attached reel breakdown.

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Environment Artist/World Builder

• Reels should show diversity and flexibility.
• Try to include both realistic and fanciful worlds
  and objects.
• Show a textured and an un-textured version of the
  same model in a well-lit environment.
• If possible show a pencil sketch and a 3D model
  built from the sketch.
• Turnarounds 360 views of models. Original
  models are best its far easier to copy an
  existing model than to create your own.

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Texture Artists

• Include samples of drawings and paintings, which
  display an understanding of value and color.
• Display a familiarity with Adobe Photoshop,
  Painter and/or other 2 and 3D painting tools.
• Show samples of work from photographic reference.
• Try to include samples of seamless, tiles
  textures.

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Portfolio Submissions What we want to see

• You may use VHS reels, CDs, DVDs or web sites to
  convey your skill, the contents should be easily
  accessible - Adobe PhotoShop or JPEG files for
  textures and other images, Microsoft Word
  documents for resumes, etc.
• If films or videos are included, please be sure
  to encode it in a self-executable file or include
  a shareware / freeware copy of any programs
  required to open your files.
• Portfolios will not be returned. Please be sure
  not to include original artwork. As with the demo
  reel, it should include a good cross-section of
  your skills and abilities, however please ensure
  that you do not send any more than 15 pieces of
  Artwork in total.

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An internship with EA
Summer
Fall
Spring
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Where Do I Sign Up?

• The best way to apply for a full time position or
  internship is to use EA's online recruiting
  system, EA Recruiter
• Register with EA Recruiter and establish a search
  agent that will automatically notify you when
  matching positions become available
• Potential interns must be currently enrolled in
  school and have completed their Junior year.
• http//jobs.ea.com

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Join us.we see farther
Electronic Arts University Relations 2004
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