Career & Education

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Looking for a 3D environment/props game artist mentor, more details in the post Hello,To be honest I didn't thought anybody would teach someone over the internet for free but since I've seen how many friendly people are around here I thought I'd give it a go. First of all I…	9 Last	YF_Sticks May 2020
Is anyone else having a LOT of technical issues/problems freelancing as a 3D Artist compared to 2D? Hey Guys.Before anything- I am not complaining or ranting. I want to open up my personal experiences in working with 3D Freelance work and I want to ask how people have dealt/gone through it.Th…	3 Last	Brian "Panda" Choi May 2020
Questionnaire for Character/Creature artists for my dissertation Hi All, I am working on my dissertation on 3D modelling of characters/creatures and I need your help, If you have any experience in character/creature Art, I would truly appreciate if you could spare…	0 Last	Samuel_Farrugia May 2020
Which Michael Pavlovich tutorial should I get (To Start With)? Hi,I want to learn ZBrush and I would like an organized way of learning the software. I've seen Pavlovich come up many times when it came to the topic of learning ZBrush, so I figured I would try him…	5 Last	Ashervisalis May 2020
Learning Environment Art - What are some tutorials you would like to see? Hello everyone!There are already a lot of environment art tutorials out there, but I am curious if there is anything that you would like to see?Can be every step for making a 3D Environment Scene, pr…	21 Last	Eric Chadwick May 2020
Where to go from here (Character artist career advice) Hey everyone,I just wanted to ask a few questions about the outlook of my career as I do feel pretty lost atm. I graduated in December with a degree (Information Tech) and a diploma (applied art…	13 Last	pior May 2020
Dissertation Questionnaire on Texture Optimisation Hi everyone, I am working on my dissertation on texture optimisation and I really need your help. This topic is completely new to me so I would appreciate if you could fill out my questionn…	3 Last	rollin May 2020
Are mods for games acceptable on portfolios? Basically what the title says. Is it acceptable if you have for example armor, prop or weapon mods you've made for existing games showing on your portfolio? I honestly cannot think of a reason why no…	5 Last	PolyHertz May 2020
3D Art Questionnaire for my dissertation Hi everyone!I am a third-year Digital Media Tech student at Birmingham City University. For my dissertation I have been looking at developing a lighting workflow to improve realism of 3D rendered ext…	1 Last	Ashervisalis May 2020
3d Game Art Portilio - Looks or efficiency? When making a portfolio to break into the industry, should i focus on making the assets look as good as possible and not worry about the efficiency of the model, i.e. polycount, texture size and a…	28 Last	ibbi May 2020
Best online course for 3D game character modeling I’m looking to do an online course but I’m confused which course to choose. I’ve checked out CGMA, Game Art Institute and CG Spectrum. All these course seem great but I would like to know if anyone h…	0 Last	jaski May 2020
I dont know where to orientate.. Hello,I dont really know in which category i should specialize Character Artist or 3D Artist..how do you found out in wich Category you wanted to go ? Im really confussed i hope you could understand …	7 Last	sacboi May 2020
New to 3D completely I’m a new member and this is my first post.I currently use an iPad Pro (2018, 1TB 12.9”) and I use Forger App. I’m planning to get a PC and learn with blender at first (or zbrush depending on my fund…	15 Last	sacboi May 2020
Moving to California - Working in the industry I wanted to get some opinions on the topic of moving to California to pursue a career in the industry. Preferably from those who are actually working in the industry in California. More specific…	15 Last	NikhilR Apr 2020
Help : Survey for freelance artist Hello there! I would like to ask you some questions about freelancers in the industry. Please feel free to share your valuable experience. Here's the survey link: https://www.surveymon…	1 Last	Eric Chadwick Apr 2020
What do I need to learn to become a Enviroment Artist Just curious because I am a bit confused on what it is I need to learn, as all I have been doing right now is making props. What more do I need to pursue this position ? Thanks	7 Last	Ashervisalis Apr 2020
Any 3D mentorships ? for props and environments games I am looking for a mentorship for props/enviroment for games. I was wondering if anyone knew anyone doing them online? looking to learn :)	1 Last	Taylor Brown Apr 2020
Modeling showreel: turntable or static images? I would've thought turntables are the order of the day for modeling but I came across this article where the author says static images are usually enough:https://polycount.com/discussion/188930/why-i…	12 Last	PixelMasher Apr 2020
[Blender] I came back to 3D after giving up Modo for a few years. Hey guys. I recently started studying Blender 2.8x to learn 3D from scratch. I tried Modo back in 2016 but I eventually gave up because there was not enough learning resources and I had a wrong minds…	1 Last	Benspecklin Apr 2020
New programmer looking for help breaking in I have a student programmer about to graduated with a computer science degree looking to get in the game industry. I'm an artist, so I don't really know where to direct this guy, any help would be hu…	4 Last	ZombieWells Apr 2020
3D character art - "where" to study Hello,I am sorta of a beginner / intermediate character artist and I really wanted to study on something that would improve my skills.I studied for 3 years on a videogame course, and honestly it was.…	12 Last	sacboi Apr 2020
Online course suggestion for "Hardsurface Modeling" After trying hardsurface modeling by myself, I think I need a course that could make me comfortable making any hardsurface model.I am a beginner+ kinda and want to go to Intermediate level or slightl…	1 Last	sacboi Apr 2020
Curious about this note about confidentiality in an art test brief I received Referring to the part about "we will reserve the rights to take further action", what can they do realistically? Keep in mind I was not shown a confidentiality agreement and I never signed anything. …	21 Last	Alex_J Apr 2020
Rigging characters for money, how much? I've been asked if i could rig some characters for a "mod", and i have no clue how much money i should ask for. Just wondering what a freelance artist would charge for a simple rig job? (5 characters…	16 Last	poopipe Apr 2020
Why most 3D artists are so obsessed with recreating reality? Reality is boring.	31 Last	Pirax Apr 2020
What Apps Should i use for create 3d model character i never touch any 3d software but when i see re3 remake jill valentine character that make me want to learn 3d model character, what i want to ask is what basic should i learn to create character and…	1 Last	Pirax Apr 2020
An aspiring game artist seeking industry guidance. Hello community,As the title suggests, I want to get into 3D game art as a profession. I previously worked as a 3D modeling and texturing artist responsible for creating characters and props for the …	1 Last	Brian "Panda" Choi Apr 2020
End of the 3D industry as we know? https://www.core77.com/posts/96607/The-NeRF-Method-for-Creating-3D-Models-from-2D-PhotographsWhat do you think guys? Is it possible that in few years many 3D artists will loose their jobs? Soon or la…	17 Last	Prime8 Apr 2020
Share Your Tutorials and Tutorial Websites / Books Hey, I am currently searching for some more advanced tutorials websites and step by step 3D related courses, to improve my skills. I think it would be useful to share some websites for courses and ge…	4 Last	VanessaCeline Apr 2020
First freelance job - how to manage payment/finishing the proyect Hi everyone, without realizing it, I got my first job as a 3D modeler talking to a guy on a Facebook page to make a 3D print of an armor. but I started thinking "what if i give him the model and he d…	4 Last	sacboi Apr 2020
Im not sure how to answer this question. This was actually asked during an application.I'd like to think that I'm experienced enough, but until I look over what they want me to do exactly with the program in studio on the job, the self-asse…	22 Last	Alex_J Apr 2020
Online college suggestions for student interested in 3D Modeling. Hello! I'm a young student who studied for animation school but had a change of heart to modeling for film/game. I've been researching into schools in Ontario but I'm hesitant to apply since many of …	8 Last	charlie_mandu Apr 2020
Any suggestion for a Marvelous Designer course? So recently I've been experimenting with MD, and there isn't much information about it out there (comparing to other 3D softwares). There seemed to be a course on Udemy back in the days that is no lo…	5 Last	Biomag Mar 2020
Art resources bought but never used? Has this happened to you? You find an ad while browsing the internet about digital painting and you quickly click it. Then, you're brought to the site that offers resources that say is "cheaper than …	14 Last	sacboi Mar 2020
People in AAA studios: do you have access to the internet at work? I'm asking in the context of leak prevention. Can you access any website? How do you look for references? What if you need a very specific script/addon/plugin to work?	3 Last	poopipe Mar 2020
How much of an impact do you think the virus will have on the next batch of graduates finding jobs? Will studios be cautious about hiring someone completely new, and trusting them to work remotely, if that is still the case in a few months time? Interested to hear your thoughts :)	15 Last	Eric Chadwick Mar 2020
Impact of the Corona Virus on the Game Industry Hey guys, was just wondering if we could all share some insight about what's going on around the world in the game industry, specifically how certain sectors of the industry have been hit (or will be…	2 Last	poopipe Mar 2020
Closed Moved: Graphic Design/UI Artist Portfolio Critique This discussion has been moved.	0 Last	Eric Chadwick Mar 2020
Reducing crunch - is there any market research to suggest improved graphics matters at all? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ24_9tIDL8In this video these guys share some quotes from Naughty Dog workers who are having a terrible time developing TLOU2. Some question whether all the extra tim…	32 Last	Alex_J Mar 2020
I do not know how to continue... Hello,1.5 Years ago i started with 3D i focused on Architecture. Well after this time Architecture isn't Fun anymore + A lot of people say Architecture is gonna die because of Real Time. The companys…	6 Last	sacboi Mar 2020
Do NDA's really matter given the remote work situation many developers are facing right now? I am aware of their significance, but consider this one situation I'm aware of where 5 artists all working in different companies and sharing accommodation because of sky high rents are now having to…	44 Last	Eric Chadwick Mar 2020
Student looking for interviewee for MA Project Hi I'm a MA Games Art student at the University of Hertfordshire and I'm looking to interview someone from the games industry on the topic of 3d printing for a video essay brief for my masters. It ha…	2 Last	Eric Chadwick Mar 2020
I'm thinking 3rd party ought to be treated better, an article worth reading in troubling times. https://www.rankandfile.ca/video-game-working-conditions/?fbclid=IwAR1oXZ7hVCJVQXzhX4p1tvN7MI7YgF9ZnHwgb1_lyKTAb22x-dXByk063aQThis article details how many 3rd party contract and on call workers (QA/…	10 Last	Biomag Mar 2020
Closed Moved: Making video tutorials This discussion has been moved.	0 Last	Eric Chadwick Mar 2020
Where to buy 2nd Hand CGI Software? Does anyone know if there is any website where artists can sell their unused software? I am in the UK and for what I know it is legit and possible to buy or resell software licenses.	2 Last	BagelHero Mar 2020
Texturing and Shading Research Survey for Uni :) Hello everyone!I am a student in my last year of University and I am currently writing a dissertation comparing texturing and shading workflows in the CGI pipeline. It’s only 9 questions and it shoul…	0 Last	JuliaAndrea Mar 2020
Marvelous Designer [to those that use it] Curiosity struck me and well, you could basically make all these design into reality. So if you wanted extra $ maybe sell the design layouts to seamstresses ? for like role play stuff and thing…	6 Last	Alex_J Mar 2020
How has the corona virus affected your work arrangment? So far in Montreal, it seems likely that most studios are seriously considering remote work for a short period, though this might be extended.As a freelancer I've always had flexible hours so besides…	19 Last	littleclaude Mar 2020
How long should it take to complete an environment asset from start to finish? Hey guys, so today has been a really, really bad day for me. I am a little over a year into my game art education, and today I was told by numerous people in the game industry in Denmark, (my teache…	16 Last	JamesBrisnehan Mar 2020
Productivity and tracking progress Hey everyone!As someone who's currently studying alone and struggles with burnout, I've been trying to set aside just a couple of hours a day for just pure, unadulterated work to improve my ski…	2 Last	Alex_J Mar 2020