Digital Artist|New PC parts needed
Donation protected
My name is Joshua Ezzell, and I am a digital artist. I recently had the misfortune of my desktop PC's graphics card failing on me. It's roughly six years old, and a NVIDIA GTX 680. Best on the market at the time of purchase, but over the years as my art/videos have increased in complexity and resolution (I primarily work in 4K when I can) my GPU hasn't been able to keep up. In addition to the issue with my graphics card I have also had the misfortune of losing two 2TB hard drives out of my three (Seagate, which as I have learned the hard way produces low quality hardware).
Through days of trial and error I have come to the conclusion that all problems are pointing to the GPU. There is also the sneaking suspicion that the motherboard could be the issue due to tests done. I hate to ask for outside assistance, but I am currently financially unable to replace any of these vital parts in my workstation. Truthfully I am afraid that without outside assistance it would take months, possibly even a year, to raise enough finances on the side to replace the necessary components which would severely impede all of my work.
My brand of work is focused on video and digital artwork. My primary skills are digital compositing, visual effects and video editing. Among other things. I am also experienced in using Unreal Engine 4 which I use for much of my other work. Cinematics, lighting and material shaders are my main practice there.
2012-2017 I worked with Druid Gameworks as a multimedia artist doing pretty much everything within my skillset. I worked on trailers and ads for our game Witanlore: Dreamtime. I also produced high quality screenshots displaying the beauty of our game world for advertising. I worked as a lighting, shader, and texture artist as well. Primarily visual based work where my talents and study of cinematography, light, color and composition could be exercised and improved upon.
In the last year I have been an active part of the Halo community, particularly in the art community. I have done work for prominent members of the Halo community producing key art, YouTube thumbnails, and general commissions - some of which has been featured by 343 Industries themselves. The journey has been exciting and somewhat enlightening, and it has allowed me to make a lot of new connections, excellent friendships, and continued practice honing my craft.
Believe me when I say I know it is a lot to ask for this kind of help. I probably would still be in the dark on a solution to my problems if it were not for the advice of my friends pushing me in this direction. If you are thinking of donating, anything is appreciated! To those of you that do, I can't thank you enough. To those that cannot but took the time to spread the word, I greatly appreciate it.
Much like a mechanic without his or her tools I am kind of lost and unable to move forward in my craft. If you made it this far I at least have that to thank you for. Thank you again for all your time, and I hope you enjoyed all the art!
Through days of trial and error I have come to the conclusion that all problems are pointing to the GPU. There is also the sneaking suspicion that the motherboard could be the issue due to tests done. I hate to ask for outside assistance, but I am currently financially unable to replace any of these vital parts in my workstation. Truthfully I am afraid that without outside assistance it would take months, possibly even a year, to raise enough finances on the side to replace the necessary components which would severely impede all of my work.
My brand of work is focused on video and digital artwork. My primary skills are digital compositing, visual effects and video editing. Among other things. I am also experienced in using Unreal Engine 4 which I use for much of my other work. Cinematics, lighting and material shaders are my main practice there.
2012-2017 I worked with Druid Gameworks as a multimedia artist doing pretty much everything within my skillset. I worked on trailers and ads for our game Witanlore: Dreamtime. I also produced high quality screenshots displaying the beauty of our game world for advertising. I worked as a lighting, shader, and texture artist as well. Primarily visual based work where my talents and study of cinematography, light, color and composition could be exercised and improved upon.
In the last year I have been an active part of the Halo community, particularly in the art community. I have done work for prominent members of the Halo community producing key art, YouTube thumbnails, and general commissions - some of which has been featured by 343 Industries themselves. The journey has been exciting and somewhat enlightening, and it has allowed me to make a lot of new connections, excellent friendships, and continued practice honing my craft.Believe me when I say I know it is a lot to ask for this kind of help. I probably would still be in the dark on a solution to my problems if it were not for the advice of my friends pushing me in this direction. If you are thinking of donating, anything is appreciated! To those of you that do, I can't thank you enough. To those that cannot but took the time to spread the word, I greatly appreciate it.
Much like a mechanic without his or her tools I am kind of lost and unable to move forward in my craft. If you made it this far I at least have that to thank you for. Thank you again for all your time, and I hope you enjoyed all the art!
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Joshua Ezzell
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Boone, NC
