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3D Artist

Creating the graphics in new video games is a lot of work. Good 3D artists are in high demand, and can get paid as much as $70,000 a year.

What does it take to become a 3D graphics artist at a game company? First, you need to be artistic. Skills in drawing, painting, and sculpture are a huge bonus. Second, you need to understand how to use software like 3D Studio Max and Maya.

Game artists do several different jobs. These include:

• concept art -- sketches of the new monsters or levels
• 3D modelling -- digital sculpting of the game's graphics
• 3D animator -- animating the 3D models
• Texture Artist -- painting 2D surfaces on the 3D models
• Level Designer -- puts everything together to make the area gamers play in

Usually game artists mix and match what they do best. For example, an artist that is good with 2D skills might do the concept art and create the textures for the 3D models.

Learn how to get a 3D game artist job!