Hey Turnerg, good to hear from you.
Congrats on joining the marines, and thanks for your service. Never let them see you sweat!
If you are intending to be a programmer:
C++ is a must
take SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (not just programming)
Take as much (and as advanced) math as you can handle.
Learn about rendering systems
Some companies require degrees, many don't. If you can code, if you can do the math and you understand the framework, principals and disciplines required for whatever level position you are shooting for, you will get the job.
Art:
Max, Maya, Photoshop.
Shaders and Shader languages
MaxScript
MotionBuilder
Flash (interfaces can be built with it now and converted for game engine use)
MANUAL ART SKILLS (Color Theory, etc.)
We have a history of giving under-dogs a shot, we aren't alone. You would be welcome; after marine bootcamp, a job interview will be nothing.
--Kelly 'East' Asay
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