Hi guys, this is my updated website with my latest 3d works.. Mostly interior and architecture. I will like to hear honest comments from you guys about my work.

Clivengu.com

This thread doesnt seem to have much updates... I do hope to see more people involve as I am very interest to see how other people is doing in this industry in Malaysia...

I hope you guys wouldn't mind if I start a bit of survey here... I need some input and suggestion for myself.

I have been doing 3D for Interior & Architecture (one-man-show) for the last 4-5years. I constantly trying to improve my 3d skill, but due to tight schedule on many projects, I can hardly try and explore new things. My own career has reached a limit where I can only do as much as myself can do. It is very hard for me to go further by myself. That is why I am thinking to somehow expand my small "company" name. Currently I work without a proper office... Just work from home.. So without much commitment.

My idea of expanding my business, is perhaps start hiring a few junior 3d designers, to assist me in basic modelling and managing less difficult jobs. To do that I will need to commit on a proper office rental + workstations for them. But in return, I will have more time to do better and explore more interesting jobs in future.

My future targets are:
1. Targeting more Architectural Jobs especially those from Property Developers. Currently I have most jobs from interior designer/architect with tighter budget as they do not require too "high-end" visualisation. Therefore the cost I charged is a lot lower than the professional 3d visualisation firms. I dont want to just do a nice job.. I wan to do the Best Visual
2. Trying to venture into architecture Walk-through Animation. I have not done any animation jobs as they are consider "BIG job" and I yet to meet such opportunities and im still limited by my skills.

I am aiming bigger here.. I dont know how long will it takes for me to reach my goal, but I think is time for me to breakthrough my limit.

I got many questions and things I like to find out... I do hope any of you guys can help... even if they are just a small help.

My questions are:
1. Do you think my 3d work has the "quality" to have people willing to join my team? Do I need to improve my skill a lot more in order to Qualify as a so call "art director" of a small company of my own?
2. I like to find out what are the leading 3d visualising companies in Malaysia. Doing architectural rendering and animation walkthrough. I will like to benchmark myself against them. Kindly share the company name if any of you guys come from the same industry.
3. From what school/courses are 3d visualisers came from? Personally I am a Interior Design/architecture Graduate.. I came out to work as 3d visualiser because I like to specialise in just this one skill. But I wondering who are the best candidates for the jobs. Are they multimedia 3d graduate? or same like me, architect / ID base. I will definitely need someone with knowledge in term of basic animation for the walkthrough job and able to work on programmes like Aftereffects. I dont know how to use aftereffect but.. I still hope I can learn.
I really welcome any suggestion or sharing experience that may help me in going the the right direction. Many Thanks in advance!

PM if you like to share with me personally !