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New member, hi all

PostPosted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 6:55 pm
by robster
Hi there to all the members. I've already made a few posts but thought I should probably introduce myself properly.

My name is Rob Starr, I'm 29 and live in Pomona (20 mins from Noosa) on the Sunshine Coast. I've primarily been involved in Computer Graphics for a living for the last 10 years with the focus beeing 3D Computer Animation. My work has been a staple of TV Ads, Childrens Animation, Animation Pilots, PS2 and PSP (playstation portable) games. 3D software being my staple all the while (read 3DSMax, Maya, SoftimageXSI etc etc) I am a bit savvy at things like AfterEffects, Shake, most video editing apps and all that jazz.

All the while I've been into photography of course, hence I'm here. I've been shooting on Canon SLR's for a few years now, a really old Pentax before that (from Vinnies for $10 that first one cost me :)) and at present have a film based EOS 5.

I'm looking to upgrade to a digital and originally came here for advice, but am so sidetracked due to all the wicked threads that I forgot to even ask on this, my first day here!

If you're interested in a ringlight I just made, be sure to check this thread: http://dslrusers.net/viewtopic.php?t=18936 and if you have any questions regarding compositing, animation or editing I'll give it my best shot as I've been doing it for a while now. Be sure I'll be asking plenty o questions on photography! :)

Well, that's me. Hi all, and I look forward to hanging out here, I've really enjoyed my first day so far.

Rob

PostPosted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 7:00 pm
by bindiblue
Hi Rob, welcome to the forum, I am also from your side of brisbane, but just a little down the highway,, look forward to meeting all you guys at a minimeet, I havent met anyone yet, as I have only been here a few months myself,

suzanne

PostPosted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 8:22 pm
by Nnnnsic
Welcome Rob, from a Lightwave person who uses Nikons. :P

PostPosted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 9:02 pm
by owen
Welcome rob. I don't like fiddling with electrical stuff, but I'm sure others will appreciate your tutorial :)

Look forward to seeing some of your shots.

Cheers,
Owen.

PostPosted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 9:04 pm
by Glen
Welcome Rob and thanks for the tips on ringlights

PostPosted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 9:57 pm
by jethro
HeyRob Im definately interested in talking about your 3 and 4D stuff and a big welcome to a smart person. Ask here you will learn.
Jethro

PostPosted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 10:02 pm
by Bob G
Welcome Rob

Nice to see another addition to the Sunshine Coast numbers

Bob G

PostPosted: Tue Jul 04, 2006 12:49 am
by Steffen
owen wrote:Welcome rob. I don't like fiddling with electrical stuff, but I'm sure others will appreciate your tutorial


The electrical bit is a piece of cake. It's the wood working that turns me off... :roll:

Cheers
Steffen.

PostPosted: Tue Jul 04, 2006 1:35 am
by wendellt
Welcome

I have some experience with Maya and legacy Silicon Graphics Systems
I used to sell these boxes
great to have a fellow silicon surfer among us

would be great to see your production work

PostPosted: Tue Jul 04, 2006 10:23 am
by stubbsy
Welcome Rob. You'll find a wealth of info here to help you in your transition to digital.

PostPosted: Tue Jul 04, 2006 7:29 pm
by Willy wombat
Welcome Robster - This place rocks.

I am just going to check out your ring light stuff.