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Georgia Canning on creating creating physical, immersive moments in 3D [Video]

Georgia moved to the UK at 17, and was determined to get a foot in the door. “I couldn’t afford international university tuition at the time, so I did internships while living and working at a pub in Kent,” she says. Her first stint was at Dazed, aged 18, followed by 1 Granary for over three years. After that, she landed an internship at Hypebeast in New York, then Collina Strada and The Digital Fairy. “These experiences all shaped me far more than traditional education,” says Georgia. While interning, she always asked for career advice. Many art directors suggested graphic design, so Georgia enrolled onto the BA course at UAL Camberwell. She learned to use Blender in her first year, and by final year, she was already freelancing full-time as a 3D artist.

Today, Georgia collaborates with fashion brands, as well as working as art director at Studio Halia – an art collective exploring emerging technologies. Recently, …

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Amplify Horse Racing, which promotes education and career opportunities in the Thoroughbred industry for youth and young adults, is accepting applications for the spring 2025 intake of its mentorship program through Tuesday, Jan. 28, the nonprofit said in a release early Wednesday morning.The program offers an introductory step for young people interested in learning more about the Thoroughbred industry by pairing them with experienced professionals who provide valuable career guidance. The spring session will run from Mar. 1 through May 31.The suggested age range for mentee candidates is 15-25, with no restrictions based on academic achievement. The program is also accepting potential mentors who can demonstrate substantial and relevant experience in the Thoroughbred horse industry or an applied field, and can meet the program's minimum training requirements, background check and time commitment. All applicants must be residents of the United States, U.S. territories, or Canada. Mentees accepted into the program will also be eligible for travel grants through Amplify, enabling them to attend industry educational opportunities. These include a weekend of behind-the-scenes tours in Kentucky hosted by Amplify in November and the organization's annual end-of-year student networking event.As a former mentee, I cannot overstate the profound impact Amplify has had on my journey, said mentorship program graduate Eric Resendiz. For newcomers, the Thoroughbred industry can sometimes feel intimidating, but through Amplify's mentorship program, I was able to establish a sense of familiarity with the industry thanks to my mentor. Completing the program gave me the confidence to navigate and network within the Thoroughbred industry, which has led to much of my success. Amplify's emphasis on engaging a younger demographic is exactly what the Thoroughbred industry needs to continue evolving as both an industry and a sport. Personally, I am very excited to take the next step in my career by traveling to Ireland this month to attend the Irish National Stud Breeding Course.Click here to learn more.

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