Episode 343 - AJ Jefferies - CG Illustrator/Animator, MDI Digital/MoonJam

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">AJ Jefferies’ art is unmistakable. Whether he’s indulging in passion projects or designing campaigns for companies including Cadbury’s, Virgin Atlantic, and MTV, this UK-based 3D illustrator and animator’s work is eye-catching, playful, and colorful — and large, sometimes up to 10K in resolution.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this conversation with Chris, AJ breaks down his career so far, from how</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Toy Story</span></em> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">inspired his early adventures in computer graphics, learning 3D and illustration in Bournemouth, and joining a two-person studio in Norwich where he remains to this day. AJ also talks about the essential tools in his workflow, how V-Ray helped boost his render times, and the future of rendering technology.</span></p>