I am a big fan of the art form of visual effects and I always strive for the kind of visual effect that I wish I would see in a movie. So I ask myself "Would I as an audience member believe this?". I found that to be best process for getting the truth out of me. Most of my supervisors have appreciated my eye for detail. Our work as well as art is all about details.
I think of myself as a 3D generalist at heart but actually I specialize in Houdini simulations.
I always try to take courses and learn from the giants of YouTube in this never ending quest for knowledge. And then there is AI...
I enjoy collaborating with creative people while we all work towards putting a final image together. It is a monumental roller coast ride that is worth it every single time.