How to get a job in the game industry and what to expect?

[@kings-letter]

So many languages in the world and you chose to speak FACTS!

[@EdgeloopAcademy]

wow thank you!

[@UseYourIllusionss]

Thanks a lot for this wonderful and delightful video. I'm an Italian 3D artist and as I'm writing this comment, I'm on my very first working experience in a studio. Your words felt so true and ispiring. This video gives me the right mindset on how to face all the future challenges. I'm scared, I'm pumped, all I want is just to learn as much as possible in order to grow successfully as an artist and as a person. Thank you again Siamak, can't wait for other inspiring videos. Seba

[@EdgeloopAcademy]

You're very welcome! really amazing to see messages like this! thank you!

[@rishabhbaghel7615]

siamak you are doing great stuff please make a video on your experiences about moving from another country to US

[@EdgeloopAcademy]

definitely will do that! glad you liked it!

[@DanielBel]

great stuff brother!

[@EdgeloopAcademy]

Thank you brother! you are the master yourself :D

[@rinoishak]

@@EdgeloopAcademy who, Daniel? he's average at best

[@EdgeloopAcademy]

Don't make them ban you here hahaha

[@DanielBel]

@@rinoishak don´t start with this because I´ll send my actor friend to chat with you! think twice!

[@cjc5793]

Love the matter of fact, realistic perspective! Currently learning Maya after no formal art/graphics education and little knowledge of the background of game design, so I’m currently binging all of your vids and learning a ton, thanks so much !!

[@Nihrn_05]

My dream is to become a videogame director, and you made me feel hope.

[@mikart3d]

Thanks for the super tips, it's hard to find honest people like you telling the truth and being what you really are as a game artist, appreciate it very much!

[@EdgeloopAcademy]

My pleasure! and thank you for the kind words! trying my best to provide value and that is what matters.

[@WizardReel]

Awesome video. Thank you for sharing all the hurdles and experiences to get to the job you want to go to.

[@WizardReel]

Edgeloop, after more thought it would be nice to hear about how your experience was moving state to state. In your opinion, what are the pros and cons?

[@MictlanReborn]

i had a lot of questions and u just answered them one by one , thank you sir for showing me the right way :))

[@Sotheridoc]

Again, many thanks for your efforts for the comunity Siamak. If there is a Heaven, you probably have a spot there.

[@EdgeloopAcademy]

So nice of you! really glad to hear this! I can keep going because of messages like yours!

[@Sotheridoc]

@@EdgeloopAcademy No, thanks to you because when im down or really tired you always have positive messages for us the newbies.

[@English_to_Persian]

It is always good to hear some new experiences from you 🙏🌹😃 Wish you all the best Siamak

[@arbitool]

Glad to see another informative video, getting better every time!

[@EdgeloopAcademy]

Glad you like them!

[@MR3DDev]

Wish more kids would watch this. When I was teaching at college I got so many students thinking a game artists just plays the game all day. On the other hand I remember some interviewers will tell the same thing you say here "you dont have what it takes to get a job", no one ever answer the question about what does it take. Heck I've been working doing 3D for 5 years now and I still don't know the answer to that question.

[@stevenbottcher5564]

Hey Siamak! I just wanted to say thanks for what you're doing with this channel. These videos have been really helpful in getting a better understanding of the game industry, which feels like a black box when trying to figure out how to break in.

[@EdgeloopAcademy]

Glad that you are finding them useful! will do my best to make more videos.

[@davewood2937]

Hey man, really miss you posting videos. I know you're probably very busy with work and life. Wish you the best, and hope to see more videos soon.

[@EdgeloopAcademy]

Hey. Thanks a lot. I will come back. Wanted to come back earlier but I am learning a bunch of things and work at the same time. I will come back this year with more info and better videos. Also trying to finish my samurai mentorship.

[@davewood2937]

@@EdgeloopAcademy That's great to hear! I've been learning quite a bit over the past 6 months or so, and you've been a big part of that. Thanks for all you do, and for being an inspiration to others.

[@Hussain.Jebali]

Words and Advice from the heart, thank you

[@EdgeloopAcademy]

Thanks for listening

[@calebarthur2125]

I really appreciate your honestly with how much time it takes to build up good work and get to a job that makes you feel confident. I'm starting my third year of my professional career and I'm in that freelance phase, its rough.

[@EdgeloopAcademy]

Thank you! yes it is rough! I will do my best to provide more honest thoughts!

[@anzolomyer4584]

Hey, Siamak--hearing about your travels sounds really cool. I always like hearing different perspectives. It would be neat to hear if you had any culture shock moving to the USA. Like the things that really stuck out at first. It could even be funny--like things you found really weird, but people here found normal. And it would also be interesting to hear what you think about different parts of the country. From your perspective, is living in Florida more or less the same as living in California? Or is it really that different? It would also be cool to hear about how you learned English. Like if you just exposed yourself to the language for years and years and years and then started studying it. Or if like you actually studied hardcore for hours a day and went to classes and things like that. It would be fascinating! In any case, as always--thank you for your awesome content.

[@EdgeloopAcademy]

glad you liked it. everything you said are the things that I thought I can share from my experience. Will make a video about it!

[@martincarrillo8814]

Thank you for all these tips Siamak!

[@EdgeloopAcademy]

you are very welcome!

[@Clarifytruth]

Loved the video, noted down a lot of things, yes please make a video about moving and trying to adjusting new places as an artist.

[@EdgeloopAcademy]

Glad to hear that you enjoyed it. I will make a video about moving for sure!

[@RandomCurves]

man this video is amazing I like all your videos I just started working in the industry as a 3d animator and I also like business so these videos of yours help me a lot thanks

[@EdgeloopAcademy]

Really glad to hear this!

[@sergiovelandia3d370]

Really useful Siamak, we really appreciate this content.

[@EdgeloopAcademy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MateusGamer7]

its like you are reading my mind, I needed this video. Thank you!

[@EdgeloopAcademy]

You're so welcome! hope it was useful!

[@FxmediagroupRu]

Awesome words. Great content.

[@saeedpasafkand]

Your videos are very useful, Big Fan!

[@EdgeloopAcademy]

Glad to hear that!

[@gonzamancg]

Awesome video man! ;)

[@EdgeloopAcademy]

thanks man :D I guess youtube is slowly doing its job suggesting my videos to friends haha

[@soundonikht]

thank you for sharing,..... artist for artists. :)

[@EdgeloopAcademy]

Thanks for listening

[@connorleclair4011]

something tells me that saying 1/100 ppl that have some game dev experience and are actively trying to get into the game dev industry is misleading in a way that seems appealing for the inverse reason that someone telling you it's extremely easy would be appealing... it makes it seem like you came to the right place

[@miladkeikha9297]

سیامک جان دمت گرم بابت این ویدیوی خوب و عالیت. خیلی خوب انگلیسی صحبت میکنی من لذت بردم.

[@EdgeloopAcademy]

Khahesh mikonam. You are welcome! You will get used to it when you have to speak it every day for 14 years haha

[@jenkathefridge3933]

I'm currently learning blender because its free

[@hardelponzo5406]

Everyone says that to work in a Game Industry you need a 1 to 3 years experience but , I don't understand where to get that experience ? Do we need to work as a Freelancer in the beginning for 3 years ??

[@EdgeloopAcademy]

You should start slow and work at whatever you can. I did commercial vfx first, then freelance on characters for cinematics and games and then worked as a senior character artist full time on an animated film and then senior character artist in an outsource studio. It takes time to build that experience.

[@hardelponzo5406]

@@EdgeloopAcademy how much time does it take ?

[@hardelponzo5406]

@@EdgeloopAcademy Sir , for getting a Job as Character Artist isn't any Good Portfolio enough ??

[@rinoishak]

hold on Siamak, you mean to tell me that i won't be playing super fun games 24/7 when i get into the game industry? WHAT A SCAM

[@EdgeloopAcademy]

yeah exactly! and they will give you everything you want! free everything and you will be the happiest person forever! 😂

[@mrmiyagi6940]

Very well sad Mr Siamak.

[@EdgeloopAcademy]

Glad you liked it!