Careers in Computer Graphics & Animation (Gardner's Guide series)

This guide to planning a career in computer graphics includes descriptions of more than 130 positions along with salary information, 100 interviews with real-life practitioners, and advice from more than 75 different practitioners from studios such as PIXAR Animation, Blue Sky, Will Vinton, PDI/ DreamWorks, and Disney Interactive. Daily duties, educational needs, salary, and resources for further inquiry into the areas of specialty are explained, and practitioners' general advice to beginners and advice on portfolio issues is also provided.