I'd read the recent issue of computer arts projects .. it has some grat tips.
I'll post some of them here though.
8. Create an online portfolio
Building a small website is pretty simple stuff these days, and even using Photoshop's built-in capabilities or a bloggin site like Flickr will do at a push. Perhaps you have a friend who'll knock you up something. However, you do it, an online portfolio is crucial. If the recipients of your CV is impressed and wants to know more, they'll want a URL where they can see more examples of your work. A website is also easier to keep up to date and can always include your latest work.
17. Portfolios in more depth
Having established that an online portfolio (or at a push a CD portfolio) is a good idea, what do you put in there? The temptation is to put in everything, but you should only consider putting your best work online. A dozen examples, annoted with explanations, should suffice. The images themselves shouldn't exceed what can be comfortably viewed on an 1024x768 display. JPEGs are generally fine, but for detailed examination, nothing beats a PDF that can be zoomed into.
18. Physical portfolios
As with online portfolios, less is more. I've had the experience of politely flipping through dozens of portfolios containing every piece of artwork the applicant had created since nursery school. The relevant work was lost in the jungle or immateriality, but I actually felt sorry for the applicant, who had lugged almost two tons of artwork for nothing. Incidentally, unless you're quite happy to lose it, never send your portfolio through the post.
Oct 21 '05 by
I'll post some of them here though.
8. Create an online portfolio
Building a small website is pretty simple stuff these days, and even using Photoshop's built-in capabilities or a bloggin site like Flickr will do at a push. Perhaps you have a friend who'll knock you up something. However, you do it, an online portfolio is crucial. If the recipients of your CV is impressed and wants to know more, they'll want a URL where they can see more examples of your work. A website is also easier to keep up to date and can always include your latest work.
17. Portfolios in more depth
Having established that an online portfolio (or at a push a CD portfolio) is a good idea, what do you put in there? The temptation is to put in everything, but you should only consider putting your best work online. A dozen examples, annoted with explanations, should suffice. The images themselves shouldn't exceed what can be comfortably viewed on an 1024x768 display. JPEGs are generally fine, but for detailed examination, nothing beats a PDF that can be zoomed into.
18. Physical portfolios
As with online portfolios, less is more. I've had the experience of politely flipping through dozens of portfolios containing every piece of artwork the applicant had created since nursery school. The relevant work was lost in the jungle or immateriality, but I actually felt sorry for the applicant, who had lugged almost two tons of artwork for nothing. Incidentally, unless you're quite happy to lose it, never send your portfolio through the post.