Where do I see myself in 5 years time?

Rockstar North
https://www.rockstargames.com/careers/openings/position/188e83ae

Rockstar North is a famous video game developer company associated with Rockstar Games that develops popular video games with the most popular being the Grand Theft Auto series. This company uses programs and tools that I am already familiar with such as 3DS Max (and the UV mapping procedure), Photoshop and After Effects. These are the reasons I feel this is where I would be in 5 years.

Once Were Farmers
http://www.oncewerefarmers.com
Once Were Famers is a VFX and Animation company for broadcast, films and commercials. They have produced work for clients such as CBBC, BBC, Channel 4, Colgate, Samsung and many more.

https://sundstedt.se/blog/
Sundstedt Animation
This animation company is a small independent creative one. These animations are particually created for commercial use. They specialise in illustration and 2D and 2.5D animation. 2.5D animation consists of 2D animating with a 3D space. I like this idea since I like mixing 2D and 3D together.

http://arcusstudios.co.uk
Arcus Animation Studios
Arcus Animation Studios is a 2D Animation company which creates broadcasts for animation producing work for CBBC and E4. These are not limited to animations for television use, they create animations for music, video games, apps etc. One thing I noticed about this company is that they tend to use 2D vector-like animation something I particularity like and have an interest in.

Here are the 5 rough steps I would consider doing to achieve my goal.

1. Complete the Animation University course. (July 2018)
2. Take an animation course in Masters. (September 2018)
3. Apply for an occupation in the animation company for industry experience. (August 2020)
4. Move up in the industry with the experience. (January 2025)
5. Apply for a higher job such as a major animator or professional VFX artist. (April 2028)

My strengths

• 3D Modelling 
• 3D and 2D architectural structuring (Backgrounds)
• 3D Animating
• 3D Texturing 
• 2D Drawing
• 2D Animating
• Visual Effects (After Effects)

My weaknesses

• Stop motion
• Correct posing
• 3D and 2D character rigging
• 3D Scripting