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#43 Jess Wiseman: Bringing Brands to Life with 3D Using BLENDER

Jun 7, 2024
Jess Wiseman, a UK-based 3D animator, shares her journey from painting to working with brands like KSI using Blender. She discusses learning on the job, creating photorealistic visuals, blending digital art with physical products, and future plans for her brand Figuregot.
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Quick takeaways

  • Offering free work to gain traction in the industry is valuable for connecting with prominent figures like KSI.
  • Learning Blender and overcoming beginner struggles through real projects accelerates skill development in 3D animation.

Deep dives

Jess Wiseman's Journey and Gap Year Adventures

Jess Wiseman shares her experiences of taking a gap year, cold emailing prominent figures like KSI, and winning design competitions without a formal portfolio. She emphasizes the importance of entering competitions and reaching out to three connections away from desired opportunities. Through her interactions with KSI and other clients, she highlights the value of offering free work to establish connections and gain traction in the industry.

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