Valmond comments on If you could be anywhere right now where would you be?

[–] Valmond@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Just FYI it's not young, but grew crazy maybe in the eighties (or seventies? IDK). They have a lots of startups (I left 2016 so take everything I say with that in mind) and tries to make videogames as Ubi has a studio there (I knew some overworked people from there, I made games in Paris befor moving to Montpellier) but the scene was worse than meh.

If you can get Paris I'd recommend it, but as you say, it's a bit crazy but if you're young it's the place to be. Spent some 10 years there.

There is Angoulême which has lots of animation and/or graphic stuff, heard a lot of positive about it, a small city but close to Bordeaux and Paris (speed train).

Do your research, there is a lot of fluffy mediocre "schools" everywhere.

Good luck, and if you have any questions, don't hesitate!

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[–] july@leminal.space 3 points 1 year ago* (1 child)

Regarding to schools, yeah I agree. I met students that had no idea what to do after they graduate. I met others that wouldn’t want to finish school just so they’d be still financially covered.

Unless you’re at a high status school such as Gobellins, it may not be worth it. Fortunately the animation industry is looking for good portofolios instead of good resumes.

But thank you! Paris may be the move.. I felt really good there for the few days I stayed. It’s just A LOT of stuff happening in every moment 😂. Ultimately somewhere more chill would be the best.

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[–] Valmond@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

My ex boss's daughter went to Gobelins, she had those crazy good grades, the elite school system here is wild. If you can get a place at the Gobelins it's a once in a lifetime chance IMO.

I programmed computer games in Paris, and it was also way more on a skill based hire approach than a diploma hire, so I slipped through the net that way 😋.

Paris is so good though, I guess even better if you're into the arts, there is a magic moment at every corner, so many museums, happenings, people, history and more. Stressful? Yes, but you gotta find those places where you can de-stress like the magnificent parks. Les colonnes de burenne were totally unknown and abandoned when I lived there, reading a book 100m from the Louvre in total quiet was nice, or sit by the seine somewhere, there are lots of pathways stairs etc here and there. Or at your favourite café of course.

Where are you from if you don't mind?

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