As I come closer to applying for jobs in the games industry, I need to begin to market myself as a 3D artist. As well as using networking sites such as LinkedIn, and modelling forums, both of which are useful to make contacts, I will need a portfolio website and showreel to send to potential employers. I have begun to develop my own website for this purpose; however, I will not buy hosting for the site yet, until I have more finished work to put on it.
The website has a simple layout, using picture links on a scrolling sidebar to switch between pages. These pages will each be used for a different presentation sheet or video, as necessary. I may display multiple images from one link, for example, a character presentation sheet and turntable video would be one link.
In order to get the website up and running for applying for jobs, it obviously needs filling with work. I also need to create a contact page, using a link at the top of the page. Eventually I would also like to include a blog in the website, to show my current work in progress.
