My Overall Experience in GigaMare

The Interview Day

Even though we exactly don't know where GigaMare is we tried our luck just to attend the interview. As we ride the bus going to GigaMare I felt very nervous yet very excited and because of that I even don't know where we are currently that time, we have just trust the bus driver to take us there, actually GigaMare is little bit far from the main streets of SBMA it is located after Funtastic park and before Ocean Adventure. As we arrived in GigaMare it feels very different since the whole yard of GigaMare is surrounded by big trees, it almost feels like your inside a forest.

So During the actual interview Sir Markwell Gallos the head of 3D content development team asked us if we do have a portfolio of our works since we are applying to be a trainee in Content development team as a Graphic Designer but then suddenly he asked us if we do have a background in creating a 3D object specially using Blender Software, he said that he is willing to teach us blender and other things such us animations and etc. and thats how we ended up being a part of 3D content development team.

Our First week at GigaMare

During our first week especially the first day i felt very nervous since it is my first time using Blender even though I have a background in Autocad, I really don't have any idea on how to use this software but when sir Mark started to show us the things we can make after we render our OJT I felt very excited because it includes animations, and aside from that it also includes virtual reality and augmented reality technology, he also show us some of his works done using BLENDER and UNITY, and honestly those works are so great but before we attain that kind of skills he first teach us the basics of blender from its environment up to its basic tools.

In our first day he taught us how to create basic shapes in the blender and how to modify it, so we started from a simple box up to a creating a simple smartphone, all we did that day are task that will help us familiarized the environment of blender, so us the days goes by be became a little bit more knowledgeable in blender, I even created a simple sharpener by just looking at the object.

So during the first whole week we tried to practice BLENDER, we studied different tools and techniques to fasten our work flow and to be able to create more complicated objects in the future, so overall our first whole week was just a preparation on the things we are really going to do.

Other Task we Did in Gigamare

As time goes by in stay in GigaMare I can say that we improved a lot but not as close as our Mentor/Supervisor Sir Markwell, but since we are atleast knowledgeable in creating 3D objects, sir Mark Started to give as some objects that are much complex than the first objects he gave us, basically he had given us a task to assemble and create a 3D object of a Ship's Machine, at first I felt like I can't even make atleast a part of it but since sir Mark Guide us, little by little we managed to finished the project.

Sir Mark also taught us some animations, which is one of the most exciting lesson for me since I really love animation, he teaches us some tools and techniques on how to create a simple animation, we started from simple movement, panning, rotation and the combination of three, he also tell as some application of animations in the project we are doing, since we are going to create a actual simulation of the machine we also need to learn the basic functions of each machine and how do we can show it in a 3D object. So during our lesson I tried to create a simple animation using the 3d Objects I built, I tried to create an animation of a man shooting a ball

One day I am also task to shoot a safety precaution video for gigamare, I acted as one of the students of GigaMare and show some Safety Precautions in GigaMare, actually I felt excited because it is very different on what I usually do in our daily task, and it is also a new experience to me to wear some suits used by the trainees in their training and for atleast a little moment of time I felt like I am one of them, the shoot finished very well.

Work Place

Since GigaMare is located far from the main streets of SBMA, and the fact that it is located in almost the middle of a forest, our workplace is very refreshing and quiet which adds a feeling of relaxation even though we are in busy work. And since Gigamare is surrounded by many tall tree's no wonder this place is also full of monkeys walking around the yard of GigaMare.

Almost all of the employees of GigaMare are very kind thats why even though I am usually a shy person I still enjoyed socializing with them. Some of the Employees also treat us like we are their co-workmates and we are on the same levels, but even though they treat us like that we still respect them as our mentors and supervisors. It is very nice working with them and they are very enjoyable to be with.

And of course our Mentor sir Mark, he is a very kind person specially with us, he even treated us a friend, and it is very enjoyable working with them. He taught us many things not just in making 3D objects but with any knowledge he can share with as, we are really lucky that he is the one who supervised as during our On The Job Training at GigaMare

They are also letting us join their project meetings and some celebrations they do.

Non-Work Related Activities

During our stay in GigaMare were lucky be able to attend their 5th year Anniversary, which all of the employee of GigaMare were gathered and celebrated their company's anniversary. They celebrated it by preparing food,  Karaoke, and Many fun activities, and I am very happy because it is my first time attending a Company's anniversary celebration, and during that time I felt like Im also one of the employee of Gigamare, I really enjoyed that night.

I also did watch a movie twice with the employees of GigaMare, the first one is when we watch a quiet place in Ayala Cinema, at first I felt very shy since it is my first time hanging out with them after work, but as time goes by during that day I felt very comfortable being with them, and in fact I really enjoyed that night even though I am not a fan of horror movies i feel very happy that night.

The second one is when we watch the Infinity War, and again I felt very happy that night being with them.

Things I Have Learned

There are so many things that I have learned during my On the Job Training at GigaMare, first of all are the technical skills I have learned such as creating 3D Objects using Blender, Animations, creating Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality applications,Latest technologies use in creating such application, And even how Ships Engine works and functionalities of each components of ships Machine, Application of Some physicals laws to actual environment and Many techniques regarding about creating a 3D object. Aside from all the technical aspects I have learned, I have also learned and improved some characteristics that is very important in a real world environment, first is to socialize with the people you work with, patience for the task you are doing, and respect to all the people you are working with. Over all I felt very happy about my experience in GIgaMare, this will be become one of my most unforgettable moment and I hope this will not be the last time I am working here.