don't see the point of photorealistic 3D stuff
I see you've never worked in film then.... 
The problem I have with this is that it's an easy escape for people. They can pass off mistakes and laziness as "art". I dunno I'm not trying to be mean but the whole NPR thing is not my thing at all (saw too much of it at Uni last year and now it bores me). If you want a job and you can do photoreal then you are sorted. If you want to be an artist and express yourself in a NPR kinda way then more power to you but unless there is a project gong with a similar style you're simply not going to get many interviews...
just my two pence worth
Alan
Technical Director - Framestore
Currently working on: Your Highness
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