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Posted:  28 Apr 2006 11:47

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I won't boast...

But the thing is, that's my problem.


My tech knowledge is pretty much spread out: I know Macromedia Flash, Adobe Photoshop, CorelDraw, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Auditions, 3D Studio Max, Macromedia Dreamweaver, even Microsoft Office and the fundamentals of Windows...

The problem is that I didn't have time to focus on one field and develop.

I know very basic knowledge of each program I run through, with the exception of Adobe Photoshop. I'm a little good at Photoshop and design, but if I were to grade myself, I'd rank myself 7/10 (1 being the best). That's because I never gave time to my development, or I simply didn't have it.

That's my dilemma right now. I want to learn more about other programs, but I stop and hesitate when I remember my lack of focus on a certain field. Especially with work to keep me busy. For one, I'm studying 3DSMax right now, and couldn't go on because of my underdevelopment in the design field...


Has anyone experienced this same dilemma (or paranoia?)
Posted:  28 Apr 2006 17:56

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That's my dilemma right now. I want to learn more about other programs, but I stop and hesitate when I remember my lack of focus on a certain field.


Wow - I thought I was the only one. My sister in law calls me a JOAT, and you fit the description well too. (Jack of All Trades... and of course master of none.)

I'm not very good at Photoshop at all (i'd be a 3/10 on your scale) - and couldn't work with most of the programs you listed either. The last time I made a flash animation was 3 or 4 years ago I think

I can't say I don't have focus though - because in the end, all of the software and administration skills I do have compliment one another.

From what you have posted so far, I'd have to say you have some very serious strengths : teaching, writing, and diversity.
Posted:  28 Apr 2006 19:03

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Well i suggest to everyone that wants to make some money or start a business to become an expert in a certain field because otherwise you will get nowhere.

Believe it or not but once you become an expert in a certain program or field it's easier to become one in another program or field, most programs work on the same principles others do.
Posted:  29 Apr 2006 02:26

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Cory: Lol. Jack of all trades, master of none... Guess I'll keep that in mind to keep me disciplined and focused. Guess it's time for me to open up that old Photoshop Walkthru CD again...

Thanks for the compliments, although I really feel otherwise   I'd have to agree on the diversity part though!


Glad to meet someone with the same dilemma hehe!


Ronin: Yep, I agree... I have nowhere to go to right now, I'm stuck with my low-paying wage. Maybe I should abandon my 3DSMax learning and finish what I started with Photoshop...
Posted:  19 Jun 2006 06:26

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I could join the club of "Jack of all trades and master to none." Although I graduated with a Computer Science degree, I don't have specific programming language that I could work with. I know the principles of the programming languages but I haven't mastered just one of them.

My dilemma is that I'm easily learn something that I could get busy with the new thing and then nearly forget the old one which I was busy before I learn the new thing.