Maya 2018 - 1 year subscription
If you landed on this page you might be asking yourself the following questions:
WHAT DO YOU NEED HELP FUNDING?
Maya 2018 - 1 Year Subscription ( https://www.autodesk.com/products/maya/subscribe?plc=MAYA&term=1-YEAR&support=ADVANCED&quantity=1 )
WHY DO YOU NEED HELP FUNDING IT?
$1,500 for an art software is a lot of money. However, this is not the only art software that is required of an artist in today's game industry. Zbrush ($800+) , 3DCoat ($300) , Substance Suite ($900) , and the list goes on and on. Each of these tools are required of an artist in the industry. I have purchased many of these software packages already with my own money and had several friends invest as well.
I have taught myself most of these tools and then have spent thousands of hours working to master each of them. I returned the favor by teaching other people how to use the very same tools through online tutorials and Twitch . However, the monthly cost of these things can become a bit overwhelming and so I am looking to my friends and family to help once again.
WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH THE SOFTWARE?
For the past year I have been working on a game called "Valley of Crescent Mountain". You can see a demo of the project from 1 year ago:
We were very close to completing this project at that time when I obtained some news that devastated the team. I was using a student version of Maya 2017 (free) with the idea that I could purchase the final product when we were ready to release the game. However, the software has explicit terms that state "Any models, animations, art, created with the student version can not be used to make money in any capacity". This meant that all the art had to be redone and that I had to purchase a license to even begin work on the game again. After a bit of depression I got back to work and started to pay $200 a month for the floating license of the software.
We recently release a demo of our game that looks something like this:
We have made continued updates and changes and constantly stream our progress on our Twitch channel. Our goal is to have this completed in less than a year, however to reach that goal I need to be able to create the art required for the project.
WHAT DOES THE SUBSCRIPTION MEAN FOR ME?
By helping me purchase the 1 year subscription you are helping me save time/money that would otherwise be diverted to other things. Instead of trying to figure out what I need to do to earn the money needed I could focus on working on the art for the game. I can also use that time to create other projects that will help to purchase future licenses needed.
WHAT WILL THIS MEAN TO YOU?
I have been blessed beyond measure. I have a loving family and an amazing wife who supports me in all things I do. I have people in my community who have helped me to upgrade my equipment, purchase software, and really just become better at this craft. I could not ask for more amazing people. Being able to do what I love in my spare time means the world to me and by helping out now you are helping me to achieve that dream.
TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF AND WHY I SHOULD INVEST IN YOU? WARNING!!! LONG STORY ABOUT MY LIFE
"THE SMALLEST DETAIL IS OFTEN THE MOST IMPORTANT!"
I am an aspiring artist who thrives on the concepts of creation and manipulation. These ideals have thrust me into the world of game development and roleplaying. With these passions in mind I am pushing forward to make a career and gain more from life than just the day to day grind. To be truly happy we must find that which is our purpose in this world and strive for it.
I was born in Denver, CO however, I never had the chance to view much of its beauty. When I was two my family's home had a fire that forced us to move. My father and mother set off to create a new life in Texas where he would work as a humble electrician. I did not come from a life of luxury; despite that my father provided for us the best that he could. From an early age my parents knew that I would be an artist. I would find anything I could get my hands on to create pictures or doodles. The world was my canvas and the objects around me my paint. At times this led to some messing situations, but it reassured them of my true purpose and would eventually lead them to pushing me in the right direction.
As I grew older my parents noticed my talent growing and they sought to foster it further. My parents spoke with a local college about allowing me to join one of their art classes despite my young age. It was odd at the time, most of the people in the class were older and wondering why I was there. I remember thinking “why do they always look at me, are they upset that I draw as well as them?” I remember sitting in the car with my father as we waiting for the class to start. The radio was playing some song from a band named “Bush”, at the time it was all the rage in Seattle and I just remember thinking “The band name is so silly”.
What I did not notice at the time was my father and how tired he was from a full day of work. Despite this he took the time to ensure I made it to class on time, and would wait for me to leave the class so I could go home. At the time, I did not know what it all meant but looking back now I owe so much to my parents for the sacrifices they made to ensure I followed my life’s dream.
Into high school now and I was fortunate enough to be part of a newly built school. The faculty had decided to create some forward-thinking curriculum at the time; web design, graphic design, and photography classes. It was here that I really learned how to push myself and branch into the digital arts. My teacher saw my potential and urged me to peruse my skills after leaving high school. As all children do, I brushed off the wise advice from a much smarter man and instead joined the Navy, but I like to think that the events that took place had a reason for it after all.
Several years later I would find myself with the difficult choice of staying in a career for the Navy or getting out and attending college for graphic design. It was a week before I had to make the choice and the college I was looking at attended has just lost the "yellow ribbon" funding after governmental budget cuts had taken place. Without any guarantee of the programs return and having no desire to return home (essentially taking a step backward in what I thought to be my life's progression) I re-enlisted once more into the Navy. I thought this was a huge mistake and would only make my dreams harder to reach, but much like the boy in the book “The Alchemist” my journey had a purpose and it would lead me to find my eventual wife.
The event that changed my life forever would be meeting my wife in some random location in Singapore. People often question if fate exists or not. For me, if it does not exist then the chances of me finding the perfect person so far across the globe in a little remote location seems astronomical. I must be the luckiest of men, or perhaps fate does exist and I was meant to find her at that exact time. In either case I win, so I am happy! My wife is crucial to my success as an artist as she supports my every attempt. She enjoys watching me as I learn and grow and she in turn tries to learn the same things. There is no greater feeling than to have somebody to share your passion and desire with and watch as they revel in your work. She may not know it, but without her support and love I would not be able to create the things I do.
Finally, we arrive at today. With 10+ years of Naval service under my belt I have learned to juggle my time accordingly to ensure I complete work on time while feeding my inner passion for art. I want to step into the next level and prepare myself for upcoming phase of my life. The dream of becoming a full artist is so very close. I but only need to reach out and grasp it.
Art is my passion and I truly believe it is what I was put on this earth to do. So, join me along my journey while I found out where my dreams will take me, and a heartfelt sincere thank you to all who have supported or will support me along the way.
