Living in Tropical Singapore certainly has its advantages! It is
cosmopolitan, decked with shops and packed with people~ The perfect
paradise for people watching! I would say, "Hey, that's a good
pose! I must recreate that in Poser!" So, what started out as a
hobby became much more. How did you get started in 3D
Graphics? I started a 2D chat site called Firebirds
Forest way back in 1996. It is still exists at http://www.firebirdz.com. With the help of some
fantastic buddies who knew more about digital art than I did at the
time, we created our own images for the chat rooms. I bought Poser
2 that year but never really did anything as I was mostly
preoccupied with the conceptual development and moderation of the
site. It was only around the end of 2002 that I finally upgraded to
Poser 5 (after seeing an Advert in 3DWorld). Soon after, I
discovered Daz, Renderosity and all the sites I needed to get me
started. I was determined to learn! How long have you been
working with 3D Graphics? I really started around December
2002. I had just bought my first Millennium figures and tried
adding lights and a background. I then closed my eyes and posted my
first image here! Do you have any formal training? I
had a crash course in Photoshop and I read the Poser 5 manual and
some tutorials. I also had a lot of help and advice from friends
like Dash, Momcat & linwhite. What software do you use for
product development? I use Poser 5, Photoshop 7 & lots of
plugins. I do have other software that I hope to use eventually
too. Im just getting started. How much time is required for
product development? Every product is takes a different
amount of time to complete. I usually work on a pose until I am
totally satisfied with it. I like to do new things and explore new
concepts and ideas and if there is something to learn or try out,
it will take a little longer the first time round. I havent
started modeling yet so I have no idea how long that will take me.
More important than speed is having the knowledge that one is
creating a product of quality and it is something you can be proud
of. Can you give a brief overview of your development cycle
for a new product? I will go out and get inspired! Concept
comes first, followed by market research and a feasibility study.
For Pose sets, I would make a selection of poses that personally
inspire me and then tackle the more complex and interesting ones.
Then the real fun begins ... creating promo art! Where does
your inspiration come from when developing new products?
Anything can be a source of inspiration ~ words, ideas, art, music,
even conversations. I would pen these ideas in my Journal and
revisit them. I do take into account requests, market trends and
whether I would personally like it. Do you have any advice
for aspiring Digital Content Developers? Have fun and be
passionate in what you do! Be organized ~ I have my notice board,
calendar and trusty Journal. Be observant! Anticipate market trends
and never underestimate your competition! My focus in product
development is Personal and Customer satisfaction. How has
Renderosity's on-line community played a role in regards to your
products, friendships and learning? Renderosity is such a
great platform bursting with life! There are always nuggets of
ideas in the Forums and Galleries. Through this place, Ive made
many wonderful friends. Some are now my project partners! I
especially want to thank linwhite, Dash, Momcat, A_ & Romanceworks
for their constant support and encouragement. Do you have any
final words? There are so many people who kept encouraging
me and inspiring me and though this list is not exhaustive, Id
also like to also give my heartfelt thanks to antje, artistheat, As
Shanim & Siliphiel, Bez, Blazerwiccan, bonbonish, B-Man,
Baron_Vlad_Harkonnen, Cimerone, cwshorty, dalinise, danae,
deerpath, Diandra, dido6, dolfijntjes, Fatale, garyandcatherine,
gebe, gildedgecko, goldtassel, Ilona, Ironsong, Jalen, lululee,
Lyne, Jeweldragon, kandeewright, kathymoon, Kinouk, Mahna, Morris,
mutedbanshee, Noggin, prog, Richabri, rjghise, rockets, pendarian,
ph0eniXX, primaltruck, Ravnheart, Secretheart, Sophiadeer, sirocco,
Sprryte, TamelaJ, Turtle & vlaaitje. Thanks also to the ever
helpful Renderosity staff ~ ClintH, DebbieM and JeffH. Last but not
least, thanks to my wife who totally supports what I do. (She says
she is a Voluptuous Vicki but with brains!)
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Congrats, Chris. Well deserved. You have a very keen sense of the market, passion for everything you create and a committment to detail and excellence. And you always challenge yourself. Your poses are everywhere, and that is a testiment to how truly usable and great they are.:o) C&H












