Walt Disney Studios is seeking someone with in-depth knowledge of FX techniques, workflow, and software. Are you familiar with tools such as Houdini, Maya, and RealFlow?
Most animation and creation studios will use Houdini, Maya, and RealFlow so the interviewer will want to know how familiar you are with these standard industry tools. If you are not familiar:
- Houdini is a 3D animation software application
- Maya is a 3D computer graphics application
- RealFlow is a simulation tool for the 3D and visual effects industry
Be prepared to discuss how familiar you are with these tools. You can tell the interviewer, on a scale of 1-10 how well versed you are, or you can rate yourself from beginner, all the way to expert. Discuss the projects you have worked on that required these tools. You can also mention how many hours you believe you have spent working with these tools and applications.
"I am very familiar with Houdini, Maya, and RealFlow. I have worked with these applications, and similar tools, for the past eight years of my career in production and animation. I would rate myself an expert level user in Houdini, and I lean on it daily to create multiple iterations and rapidly share workflows with my team members. I use Maya daily, for modeling, simulation, and rendering in animation, motion graphics, virtual reality, and character creation. I am an intermediate user in Maya. Although I have just one year of experience with RealFlow, I did pick up on it quickly. I appreciate how fast and easy it is to use and the fact that its compatible with nearly all 3D platforms."
