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| CGX ..: |
So tell us, how did you get
started in 3D? |
| Jin Ho.: |
I started on programming with
basic software but it took so long to generate the frame
and crack your head just to make a cube. I started
dabbling with 3D animation during my secondary days.
After that, I started using AutoCAD and I slowly got
more interested in more than just modeling, which led me
to 3D software cos of my need to create scenes with a
variety of moods and themes. I wanted to become a
virtual director, to bring the mood of my creations to
the viewer. |
| CGX ..: |
What software were you using
before you started using LightWave? |
| Jin Ho.: |
Before using LightWave I was
using 3D Studio for Dos, Release 3. I had not seen any
other software then. At that time I saw Jurassic Park,
the movie and I was very impressed. One day I read a
news article on TV series like Babylon 5 and Star Trek,
which were done in LightWave. From there I was
introduced to the software. |
| CGX ..: |
Did you like the software and
the tools? |
| Jin Ho.: |
I watched a few demo reels of
LightWave, which I got from David Wee, one of our
lecturers in LimKokWing. At first I didn’t really like
the interface. I thought it looked a bit primitive.
After that, I found out that it was actually more
productive. After one to two weeks of familiarizing
myself with the interface, I found that it actually
works very fast and I am able to create whatever I want.
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| CGX ..: |
What are your favorite
features in LightWave then? |
| Jin Ho.: |
The rendering quality. Its
fantastic cos its so well built that even on a lower end
machine you get performance. With ScreamerNet you don’t
need to spend on extra licenses. |
| CGX ..: |
Noting your favorable opinion
of LightWave, can we assume it has made a significant
difference or impact in your work then? |
| Jin Ho.: |
Yes, definitely. It has
shortened the amount of time required for the job and
the time saved gives me the liberty of adding in more
details, more stuff and produce better quality images.
It also gives me more time to do more complicated work
and focus on details. |
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| CGX ..: |
Have you done any projects
using LightWave? |
| Jin Ho.: |
Yes. I’ve done several projects
for LimKokWing College. |
| CGX ..: |
TV commercials? |
| Jin Ho.: |
Yeah. |
| CGX ..: |
Were those commercials
broadcast on air? |
| Jin Ho.: |
I did the LimKokWing bird that
was shown on TV a few months ago, uhm … sometime during
April to March this year. The next one, which I believe
is going to be aired during the Puasa month is my latest
project, titled “A Malaysian Friday”. |
| CGX ..: |
So Jin Ho, as an avid user of
LightWave, what other features would you like to see in
the future upgrade? |
| Jin Ho.: |
The features don’t really
matter. I think the accessibility of the software, like
improving the interface and making it better than the
previous version where shortcuts are all predefined,
will be good. I think if it’s not easily accessible, it
defeats the purpose. Fortunately with LightWave [6] I
can customize the interface according to how I want.
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| CGX ..: |
Where do you see yourself in
5 years time? |
| Jin Ho.: |
Part of my dream is to become
part of the film industry with the likes of Digital
Domain or Foundation Imaging.. |
| CGX ..: |
How about the local industry?
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| Jin Ho.: |
Yeah, local industry as well if
I can work with people who share a passion for what they
do. |
| CGX ..: |
Do you think we can start
something similar to Digital Domain over here in
Malaysia? |
| Jin Ho.: |
Yes, why not. We can have
something like that if we have people who are willing to
work hard and not just focus too much on making a
profit. I mean, yes, we’re supposed to make enough to
survive, but there must be a love for what they do. Over
here I find that the emphasis is more towards quantity
than quality. People are more interested in getting the
most out of their money by producing as much as possible
instead of bringing out better quality. |
| CGX ..: |
Point well taken. Looking at
some of the remarkable stuff you’ve produced, mind
telling us where you draw your inspiration? |
| Jin Ho.: |
Most of them are quick
inspirations. I was thinking about all the Digital
Domain productions using LightWave, with all the
animation and special effects and complex stuff like
that you know. For me, I turn that around and fit it
into a normal scene. I try to use that high-end tool to
mould into a local low profile life-style. Basically its
bringing LightWave to show that its not only good for
special effects and complex animations but also a tool
that can associate with a normal life . |
| CGX ..: |
Tell us, what would you be
doing in Click Grafix if you do decide to join us?
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| Jin Ho.: |
Having fun making Click Grafix
one of the kick-ass company! |
| CGX ..: |
Way to go, young man!
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First prize in the Malaysian Toy Story
Competition in 1999.
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