When online children can be vulnerable to harassment and bullying. However there are many ways parents can protect their kids online.
Video games
PEGI is an organisation set to give video games appropriate age ratings. This is set to show specific criteria warning the buyer the type of content that is contained within the game. The purpose is to stop kids from playing the games that they shouldn't be due to adult themes.
In addition to this most games come with a reporting option as well as the ability to block or mute other players. Even after this if your child is still managing to play adult games all consoles come with a restrictive set of parental controls to block sensitive material.
Internet
Despite the internet being a place filled with many adult themes and awful people preventing your child from interacting with them is easy. Most websites today contain parental controls that are safe and easy to access. Furthermore many apps and programs have child clones which focus on being family friendly like you tube kids.
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Showing posts with label GAVI. Show all posts
Tuesday, 23 January 2018
Job roles
The two roles i am interested in is being a runner and a 3D modeler.
Runner
A runner is a person who works as general assistant to everyone. Their purpose is to run an array of various errands. Personally i am not on board with being a runner because i don't like the idea of running petit tasks for people too lazy to do it themselves. However it seems to be the role where you can get a lot of experience and knowledge from other fields.
The pay rates are £7.50 to £13.38 per hour
Skills required:
I believe I have many of the skills cited from the national careers service needed for being a runner. I believe I have great organisational and time management skills as I have always been a punctual and organized person regardless of what i'm doing. From previous work experience I know I can deal with long hours that are needed. Needing flexibility, adaptability and enthusiasm is something I have the basics for but if I am to go down this path a lot more will need to be done to develop these skills. The skills I lack the most would definitely be my communication and people skills which I know I lack in because of my lack of confidence.
Employment:
To become a runner the most advised way to do so is through work experience programmes companies set up so you get a good taste of what it is like whilst they know more about you and may potentially want to hire you. Another advised thing is to give multiple companies your CV. The biggest problem with that is they'll receive many so you have to remain polite and persistent at the same time.
Skills required:
I believe I have many of the skills cited from the national careers service needed for being a runner. I believe I have great organisational and time management skills as I have always been a punctual and organized person regardless of what i'm doing. From previous work experience I know I can deal with long hours that are needed. Needing flexibility, adaptability and enthusiasm is something I have the basics for but if I am to go down this path a lot more will need to be done to develop these skills. The skills I lack the most would definitely be my communication and people skills which I know I lack in because of my lack of confidence.
Employment:
To become a runner the most advised way to do so is through work experience programmes companies set up so you get a good taste of what it is like whilst they know more about you and may potentially want to hire you. Another advised thing is to give multiple companies your CV. The biggest problem with that is they'll receive many so you have to remain polite and persistent at the same time.
3D modeler
A 3D modeler is someone who is to create 3D models which are needed for CGI projects. For me this is a job i would like to have because i enjoy doing 3D modelling and would like to continue down that pathway. For getting a career in this industry you will have to develop a portfolio showcasing your skills on the subject.
The annual pay rate is approximately is £26,000 - £28,000
Skills required:
The skills required for a 3D modeler are far different and harder to be taught to your average person so for me taking a course where they're taught is a real help in acquiring and developing these skills. A understanding of composition and how it works is needed. If I was to become a character modeler I would need a greater understanding of anatomy and human structure. The last thing would be perspective as working in a 3D environment requires the ability to constantly shift perspectives.
Employment:
Many off the already established professionals believe the key is by building a strong portfolio and having experience. Additionally they also say acquiring a strong professional network is required. From this I gather that they are suggesting to start out as a free lancer to build portfolio and network which they suggest is vital and build them up to impress a large company who could potentially offer you a job. Whilst that way looks like a hard path to go down another way could be through internships and apprenticeships. This is because you'll be working closely with a company and could get hired as a result if you get noticed.
Skills required:
The skills required for a 3D modeler are far different and harder to be taught to your average person so for me taking a course where they're taught is a real help in acquiring and developing these skills. A understanding of composition and how it works is needed. If I was to become a character modeler I would need a greater understanding of anatomy and human structure. The last thing would be perspective as working in a 3D environment requires the ability to constantly shift perspectives.
Employment:
Many off the already established professionals believe the key is by building a strong portfolio and having experience. Additionally they also say acquiring a strong professional network is required. From this I gather that they are suggesting to start out as a free lancer to build portfolio and network which they suggest is vital and build them up to impress a large company who could potentially offer you a job. Whilst that way looks like a hard path to go down another way could be through internships and apprenticeships. This is because you'll be working closely with a company and could get hired as a result if you get noticed.
Monday, 15 January 2018
Censorship & Age rating in the games, animation and VFX industry
In this blog post i will be talking about how age ratings and censorship affects the industry as well as identifying the risks and considerations.
Censorship
Censorship is the suppression of speech, public communication, or other information, on the basis that such material is considered objectionable, harmful, sensitive, politically incorrect or "inconvenient" -Wikipedia
Specifically in the animation industry if TV shows or films want to include sensitive material in their content they have to obligate to the law and either remove the content or water down what they're showing. Using profanity in shows that want to be shown results in the words being bleeped out. Shows and films using adult material and intend to keep it that way can have their work shown on television provided it is on at 21:00 as in the UK that is the watershed.
The same guidelines also apply towards the VFX and games industry as what the developers do is send it off to a committee (an example of which for the games industry is PEGI). From there the product will be reviewed and given a rating. From there the producers will see the criteria and choose what to censor. As well as this even adult games can be censored. A prominent example is 'south park: the stick of truth' where Europeans have a specific level cut due to the inappropriateness of the level.
Age rating
The company responsible for age rating in the games industry is PEGI and they review the product and instruct the developers on what they can do to change as well as assign them an age rating of; 3,7,12,16 and 18. each rating has their own standards with 18 being the most mature and traditionally violent games with 3 being the least harmful.
Censorship
Censorship is the suppression of speech, public communication, or other information, on the basis that such material is considered objectionable, harmful, sensitive, politically incorrect or "inconvenient" -Wikipedia
Specifically in the animation industry if TV shows or films want to include sensitive material in their content they have to obligate to the law and either remove the content or water down what they're showing. Using profanity in shows that want to be shown results in the words being bleeped out. Shows and films using adult material and intend to keep it that way can have their work shown on television provided it is on at 21:00 as in the UK that is the watershed.
The same guidelines also apply towards the VFX and games industry as what the developers do is send it off to a committee (an example of which for the games industry is PEGI). From there the product will be reviewed and given a rating. From there the producers will see the criteria and choose what to censor. As well as this even adult games can be censored. A prominent example is 'south park: the stick of truth' where Europeans have a specific level cut due to the inappropriateness of the level.
Age rating
The company responsible for age rating in the games industry is PEGI and they review the product and instruct the developers on what they can do to change as well as assign them an age rating of; 3,7,12,16 and 18. each rating has their own standards with 18 being the most mature and traditionally violent games with 3 being the least harmful.
Tuesday, 9 January 2018
Cyber security in the games industry
Hacking is gaining unauthorized access to software and hardware.
Cyber security is the body of technologies, processes and practices designed to protect networks, computers, programs and data from attack, damage or unauthorized access. In a computing context, security includes both cyber security and physical security.
The most recent instant of hacking within the games industry came from Christmas of 2017. As the Nintendo Switch was being hugely sought out as one of the biggest gifts that year pirates managed to gain the same level of access as Nvidia engineers giving them functions not available to the public. After this it has made updating the software very risky with people being recommended to play offline to avoid updates as well as buying physical copies of the games they want. As of yet a resolution has not been found to get the pirates off of the same access as they have.
Another case study of hacking within the games industry is the infamous 2011 PlayStation Network outage. In this the account information of 77 million people were compromised and forced Sony to disable the online network for 23 days. It took from April to May the 14th of that year for them to release a firmware update that required users to enter a new password. As a way to stop outrage credit was given to the community. PlayStation's response to stop future events like this happening they changed their terms of service. Afterwards Sony's security did not test the time as they were hacked later on in 2014.
Cyber security is the body of technologies, processes and practices designed to protect networks, computers, programs and data from attack, damage or unauthorized access. In a computing context, security includes both cyber security and physical security.
The most recent instant of hacking within the games industry came from Christmas of 2017. As the Nintendo Switch was being hugely sought out as one of the biggest gifts that year pirates managed to gain the same level of access as Nvidia engineers giving them functions not available to the public. After this it has made updating the software very risky with people being recommended to play offline to avoid updates as well as buying physical copies of the games they want. As of yet a resolution has not been found to get the pirates off of the same access as they have.
Another case study of hacking within the games industry is the infamous 2011 PlayStation Network outage. In this the account information of 77 million people were compromised and forced Sony to disable the online network for 23 days. It took from April to May the 14th of that year for them to release a firmware update that required users to enter a new password. As a way to stop outrage credit was given to the community. PlayStation's response to stop future events like this happening they changed their terms of service. Afterwards Sony's security did not test the time as they were hacked later on in 2014.
Monday, 8 January 2018
SWOT analysis
SWOT
When I finish my course here are the areas I would be keen
on to join would be as a concept artist and/or a 3D modeler. My preference is to do this contracted rather
than freelance.
Strengths
-
I am creative and imaginative and am passionate
about the subject
-
I know basic 3D sculpting tools which I learnt
on MAYA
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I have the basic skills of being an artist
-
Familiar with programmes like MAYA
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Quick learner
-
I am obedient and follow orders to the best I
can
Weaknesses
I am terrible
at coding.
I Lack in confidence of myself
and my peers.
Currently my art
skills aren’t top notch.
I am yet to
find a specific field in which I excel at.
-
I need to hear things more than once to fully
understand.
Opportunities
The
skills are cross transferable skills so I can work in both films and games,
possibly giving me an advantage in
both fields.
-
A small role can teach me in all areas
The places I’ll
be at will great place for experience and learning.
-
this course is scarce so getting a job will be
easier and less competition.
Threats
In this industry I am easily replicable.
lack of experience.
Due to my young age I have less of portfolio compared to
others and less experience.
SWOT analysis of job roles
Freelance-
strengths:
flexibility
work when you want
weaknesses:
may preform under your targets due to isolation
Can't receive sick or holiday pay
anything required will take longer
prices
opportunities :
can lead to bigger opportunities
threats:
companies offering the same service
less people will seek you out
have to produce the best work to compete
Self-employed-
strengths:
you are your own boss
can schedule your work life around your private life
can hire others to help
weaknesses:
less security
fewer free benefits
threats:
small companies are always at threat of being brought and taken over
threat of losing financial stability
opportunities:
is the start to possibly becoming a large organisation
short term contract
strengths:
can lead to being hired full term
continues work
variety
weaknesses:
can't work on anything too big
threats:
could be replaced by someone wanting a long term contract
opportunities:
can gain more experience by going to many places
full term contract
strengths:
financial stability
work on bigger and longer projects
guaranteed work and paid
weaknesses:
lengthy commitment
less flexability
threats:
being tied down to a specific company can lead to missing out on greater things
opportunities:
bigger role at the company
SWOT analysis of job roles
Freelance-
strengths:
flexibility
work when you want
weaknesses:
may preform under your targets due to isolation
Can't receive sick or holiday pay
anything required will take longer
prices
opportunities :
can lead to bigger opportunities
threats:
companies offering the same service
less people will seek you out
have to produce the best work to compete
Self-employed-
strengths:
you are your own boss
can schedule your work life around your private life
can hire others to help
weaknesses:
less security
fewer free benefits
threats:
small companies are always at threat of being brought and taken over
threat of losing financial stability
opportunities:
is the start to possibly becoming a large organisation
short term contract
strengths:
can lead to being hired full term
continues work
variety
weaknesses:
can't work on anything too big
threats:
could be replaced by someone wanting a long term contract
opportunities:
can gain more experience by going to many places
full term contract
strengths:
financial stability
work on bigger and longer projects
guaranteed work and paid
weaknesses:
lengthy commitment
less flexability
threats:
being tied down to a specific company can lead to missing out on greater things
opportunities:
bigger role at the company
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