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About the site
PoserDirect has been designed and created by MrSparky. The artist behind Sparkyworld (a popular site for 3d freebies),
designer/creator of some of the content included with Smith Micro's Poser 6, 7 & 8 and one
of the original co-founders of Vanishing Point.
The primary purpose of PoserDirect is to sell 3D models and Stock Photography at affordable prices to home based digital artists.These artists typically use software such as Poser, Daz Studio, Carrara or similar apps, rather than high end application.
It also showcases some of the other commerical/artistic projects that I've created or are collabrating on, and the work of few other selected artists
As many small businesses know well, the biggest barrier to starting up is a total lack of support from banks and the government.
Fortunately the University of Chichester recognises the need for innovativation, and was able provide links to the organisations shown below. Who, along with friends, family and some other great people helped with start-up funding, advice and support, and the site started in late 2009.
Intially there where a few technical problems, which where resolved when the moved to FastHosts. Now most problems are related to email blocking by the like of Hotmail, rather than any internal issues. On average the site now gets a not unrespectable 3-4GB in freebie downloads every 48 hours.
Obviously theres been other modifactions over 3 years of operation, which can be found in the news section, nor has my spelling got any better! But somethings havn't changed, over 95% of support emails are still answered in under 24 hours. Plus I'm continuing to keep working with other artists, and providing a highly friendly and more personal service. One that reflects my feeling that 3d art should be fun!
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| University of Chichester |
Capitalise Business Support |
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Ready To Start
About Mr Sparky
Mr Sparky is a freelance digital artist based on the south coast of the UK, and has worked in a wide variety of technical and artistic roles, including (roughly in date order):
Graphic Designer
Primarily producing printed materials, such as posters, newsletters and reprographic services to community groups. This role also entailed video work and providing IT training to youth leaders. Plus running a roaming computer art project for non city based teenagers, such as those in rural areas and army bases.
Arts & Craft Worker
Starting as a volunteer for a mobile play charity doing the usual arty stuff with kids, became vice-chair with a responsibilty for helping raise finance. Later organised and ran Summer Children’s Play schemes for a local council at an Arts centre.
Photographer
Used to work freelance for alternative publications, often specialising in counter culture and demonstrations. Now subjects are more event based, such as local shows & news, with a very strong interest in aviation photography.
PC/IT Stuff
Running 2 computer shops and also as independent. Including system builds, virus/trojan removals and techie support to customers. Also has good working practical knowledge of many applications, with an particular emphasis on digital imaging and media.
Web Designer
Working freelance and also with local companies, produced a extensive portfolio of websites for a diverse selection of clients. Recent examples can seen in the Website Design section on this site.
3D Model Maker
The main current postition, involves designing, making, mapping and texturing a fun collection of 3D models. Most of which can be seen on this site, either as freebies or products which also require using selling and marketting
skills.
As well as these roles, I've also worked as a carer, soap box packer and chicory sh*t cleaner!
Academic Qualifactions
BA (Hons) Degree - IT Management For Business
BTeC Qualifactions
Higher National Diploma - Computing
Higher National Certicate - Computing
Website management and Multimedia & Internet - Both distinctions.
City & Guilds 934 - Social & Documentary Photography
Open University (5 Modules most at ACT Level 2)
Cambridge Information Technology
A level Art
O level Art
O Level 3d Design (Ceramics)
EDCL
Clait/OCR
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