Suddenly lots of interest .....

[martine parry]

but where exactly are the key projects and skills that are needed right now?
Martine :-)

[Ken Rigby (MellaniuM, Tele3dworld)]

We seem to be getting a lot of inquiries for private virtual worlds

A medical Conference center; a shopping Mall; and a museum are under discussion.

So good 3D script writing for the environments, followed by 3D models some with animation and Ai

Cheers

[Tony Tickle]

I am desperate to recruit environment modellers, the colleges do not train 3D artists in low poly... Virtual worlds are our main business getting good people is a nightmare.

[martine parry]

What do you do Tony? The skills shortage is acute at the moment rigth across the board - in the US computer science graduate numbers are down 30% and Indian companies are coming to recruit from the UK .... the digital explosion is having a major effect and this has lead to opportunities for many platforms and product. I'm running an event around this area early next year and would like to hook up with you.
Best
Martine

[Tony Tickle]

I am the MD of T3D and we specialise in delivering the built environment and delivering thru the web, all navigable all interactive. Current projects are 14 sq. kilometers for the new bridge over Mersey, a virtual Edinburgh castle and other projects involving cityscapes. I have given keynotes at Internet world and am involved again in 2008. What is the event you are planning

[martine parry]

Hi Tony - I run conferences and conduct marketing research and am following through on this topic which first raised its head when I was part of a team researching and interviewing the global MMO key players for a client report 2 years ago. I am very aware of the skills shortage for the games industry and the wider digital sector across all disciplines - even Google finds it tough! The event I mentioned is taking shape right now and I'd be delighted to talk with you. When is convenient and can you email me privately off-forum [e-mail]
Thx