Sometimes it baffles me to think of the work that goes behind 3D anything – movies, photos, hell even those holographic Tazos I collected as a kid seemed like genuine sorcery.
Now, I could indeed investigate further in an attempt to wrap my head around it, or I could just sit back with a pair of IMAX glasses and a tub of heart-clogging popcorn as I thanklessly enjoy other people’s hard work. It’s a tough gig but someone has to be a lazy piece of trash with minimal interest in expanding their knowledge of the world.
Not everyone can be as cool as me though, and some people actually feel the desire to keep learning. Um, okay nerds whatever floats your boat.
Daniel Braga Ulvestad is one of those people who wouldn’t be considered, as my GP affectionately calls me, a ‘wild disappointment’ (we have a pretty unhealthy doctor/patient relationship).
On the contrary, Ulvestad is going for gold. The Norwegian 3D Motion Designer moved down to Sydney around four years ago to study digital media at the Billy Blue College of Design, and do you reckon he’s looked back since? Not a chance.
Ulvestad credits the course for giving him the skills in motion design, which he says is like a combination of graphic design, film and 3D all wrapped up into one neat, highly complex package.
He also used his affinity for motion design in the pre-production of his new movie, A Mirror That Was Hidden. Yep, you read that right, Ulvestad also directed a movie. On a scale of one to inadequate, I’m feeling approximately a 13 right about now.
Anyway, have a squiz at Ulvestad explaining his many jobs much better than I can below.
You can also check out a variety of other creative courses at Billy Blue, have a squiz and see if anything tickles your fancy!
