Career & Education

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Trademark concerns Hello. I'm a new member of polycount. I have been modeling for a few years now, mostly as a hobby. I have, in the last few months, began taking freelance gigs from Upwork. Now…	1 Last	sacboi Aug 2019
Student Art Podcast - Kieran Goodson - Online learning, University and Environment Art Game art, online learning and university. A hot, triadic web of confusion, frustration and $$$ for many aspiring developers. How do you get into the industry as a game artist? Do you need to have an …	8 Last	kierangoodson Aug 2019
Film, Publicity and TV show studios? Hi everyone, i in my long and exhausting search for freelance/full time work i have found a lot of video games related studios, gigs and everything but little to no percentage of film, commercials or…	2 Last	juanoblagu Aug 2019
Got Experience in 3D Characters (7 Years) But no Portfolio, Want to Freelance, Any Help Please? I spent years experimenting around, creating character works for game, nothing finished (at least not within the last year) but I have enough experience to build AAA characters, reasons why are at th…	11 Last	NikhilR Aug 2019
CGMA's Fall 2019 Registration is Open! CG Master Academy is open for 2019 Fall Registration! Their commitment to providing quality arts education by facilitating over 100 courses taught by the indus…	0 Last	cgmasteracademy Jul 2019
Using third party models and textures for portfolio? Hello, I would like to make a composition for one thing I created, is it okay to use third party models and textures for my scene? Like trees, stones and grass.Should I mention that I only created th…	3 Last	garcellano Jul 2019
Gameplay Programmer? I believe that the position that I want to become is called a gameplay programmer, but I don't know if this is a specialized role, or if this is just a small part of the responsibilities that are spl…	2 Last	poopipe Jul 2019
Working for peanuts, feel trapped. Sorry for the long rant, but I need some situational career advice.Long story short, I started learning 3D art full-time 2.5 years ago, compiled a decent portfolio and felt ready so I moved across th…	6 Last	garcellano Jul 2019
Closed Moved to ThreeDeeShucksCakes: Dear Polycount, roast my env art portfolio please! This discussion has been moved.	0 Last	Eric Chadwick Jul 2019
Getting your first job as a 3d Artist : My story with using Polycount to get into AAA games. Hey guys, I put a quick video together for anyone that is wondering a bit about the path that I took that got me into the games industry. Hopefully there are some take away you can use. Let me k…	15 Last	MAJmuffin Jul 2019
Getting serious with 3D environment art creation Hello all! Over the past 3 years, I've been doing 3D art, what made me pursue this hobby is because I love environments. I've played games that sometimes get me stuck wandering around just to admire …	8 Last	Zanmato Jul 2019
I need an advice in the beginning of my career Greetings! I know most of you guys doing 3D here, but I don't know where else to ask this question.I need some advice and a fresh look on my skills. I've been studying architecture at university…	2 Last	Goat Justice Jul 2019
I need advice on art test! Hi! I have a chance to work in a really good video game studio. The problem is I don't know how to texture big buildings. They gave me this reference and order me to model this house. Textures must b…	10 Last	CrackRockSteady Jul 2019
Please help me with some doubts about studios Hello, good afternoon, I'm about to graduate in architecture, but I'm going to pursue a 3D Artist career and I'm having some doubts related to this career.I am researching a lot but it still seems ve…	1 Last	YF_Sticks Jul 2019
Keeping software up to date Hi everyone,I was wondering something as I noticed that my substance designer/painter subscription ran out how people keep their software up to date for private use.When I consider that Allegori…	14 Last	Neox Jul 2019
Tips to improve to be a good Environment Artist. feel free to add tips and comments. Even tips for portfolio presentation ...	1 Last	Alex_J Jul 2019
I need some advice / portfolio review Hello people,My name is Milos and I'm interested in 3d character artist. I'm self-taught. Also I study graphic-design but at college I dont learn almost anything about 3D. Btw place where I live dont…	14 Last	loshmiii Jul 2019
Everything I can't do is godlike impossible. Everything I can do is easy and worthless. I look at something and I think "wow, this is awesome. If I learn how to do it I'll be awesome too". Then I learn it and it's no longer awesome. Then I see something else and here we go again. I have…	9 Last	garcellano Jul 2019
How to advertise 3d products in Gumroad? I recently created some substances and tools that I think could be useful for other 3D creators. So I uploaded then to Gumroad. My question is how could one advertise those so that fellow creato…	4 Last	BetterDigitalArtist Jul 2019
Inquiry from an enthusiast (wanting to learn 3D modeling). Hi Polycount, I came here from Reddit as a recommendation, English is not my fist language so bear with me please.I’m a 26 years old self thought designer (I studied software engineering in the unive…	7 Last	Alex_J Jul 2019
Linked In is a good way to get some free tutorials Just a little PSA, if you don't got a linkedIn account make one, fill out your interest and job as 3d artist, and pretty often in your feed you'll get free tutorials from places like Lynda and 3dmoti…	1 Last	reereen Jul 2019
Journal from American Psychological Association : How employers exploit passion https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fpspi0000190You gotta pay $11 to read the full journal, but if you are on the job hunt this knowledge could save you a lot more than $11. It's scientif…	13 Last	Alex_J Jul 2019
What would you be looking for in a Mentor who helps you get into the industry? Hello everyoneI recently got into the game industry in a AAA studio. I went through some tough years but after lots of hard work I finally achieved my goal.I want to help other people struggling with…	6 Last	YF_Sticks Jul 2019
Only 2 Weeks Left to Register for CG Master Academy The Summer 2019 registration period for CGMA is coming to an end in just 2 weeks. CGMA has been providing accessible and affordable online arts education for almost a decade. Master artists in the Ar…	0 Last	cgmasteracademy Jul 2019
Understanding Players with Player Psychology 👾 Emotes. 9 year old's. Uncontrollable rage. Sound familiar?Welcome to the first of a two-part series where I introduce you to player psychology for game design and marketing. In this fun 10 min read, …	14 Last	Alex_J Jun 2019
Links to Games Designers and Tech Artists, Enjoy List of Games Designers - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nx8i6YpMI_KTuWxyiy7AA4kfigLy69LwMctlkyBCluY/edit#gid=0Can you add a link to any Games Designers or Tech Artist websites, thanks.…	11 Last	littleclaude Jun 2019
GameDev Q&A Video Series - Polygon Academy Latest Episode: https://youtu.be/WEdrbTUW_s0https://youtu.be/LNKce3QMBs8https://youtu.be/CmJuzetQTvEHey everyone :)I blasted out a tweet asking for questions about gamedev and art and there were…	9 Last	PixelMasher Jun 2019
[Query] Looking for some general estimates I've seen posts on forums talking about estimated prices for commissions on humanoid models and animalistic models, but I haven't seen anything about mechs in particular. Are fully rigged and texture…	1 Last	adina3d Jun 2019
Realistic Outlook on pursuing concept art Hello Polycount, Just wanted to get some opinions on exactly how concept artists who have never touch 3D , who i assume are in competition when one is applying for a job somewhere versus someone…	4 Last	Someartguy Jun 2019
CG Master Academy — Spring 2019 Student Showcase CGMA’s 2019 Spring Student Showcase is here! The academy’s commitment to providing quality arts education by facilitating over 100 courses taught by the industry's leading artists, has been…	0 Last	cgmasteracademy Jun 2019
alternative careers after 3d any ideas lol	34 Last	garcellano Jun 2019
Working on an indie game for free. Hello everyone, I wanted to post my situation and some questions to see what people in the industry think.I have been working for an indie studio remotely from home for about a year and a half now. A…	5 Last	Meloncov Jun 2019
Getting into 3D Environment Art Hey guys, it's my first post and I know that something similar was asked already but I kinda wanted to ask it my own way and get maybe more personalized advice/tips.I've been trying to get into 3D mo…	12 Last	BradleyWascher Jun 2019
How long do you think it takes for a senior 3D artist to make a model like this? I mean from scratch to a textured, retopologized, in-game usable asset (no animations/rig).	3 Last	RyRyB Jun 2019
HOW TO BECOME A HARD SURFACE (Blender) Artist ## STEP 1 : IDENTIFY YOUR CALLINGEvery pro artist tends to make the same type of art(asset) over and over again e.g. female characters(armor), weapons, robots, vehicles e.t.c. They become better by p…	3 Last	sacboi Jun 2019
Schools for entertainment design (concept/modeling/rendering/2d/3d etc) So i’m shopping for schools.I was looking at art center in pasadena, as I think it’s #1 in terms of quality education.but after visiting I decided against it. Just wasn’t feeling the campus…	0 Last	Tad Jun 2019
New Online ZBrush workshop starting in January 2019 Hey everyone!!My new online ZBrush course starting in January 2019 is ready, Trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNYoMiKIXg4&t= open for registration today from here …	1 Last	Bill Lumbergh Jun 2019
self teaching curriculum what online resources can I go to in order to teach my self to become a character artist? and what order should I learn them in?	5 Last	MMKH Jun 2019
Differences between the game and film industry? What differences might an artist in the game industry expect compared to one in the film industry.how ever slight those differences are for example software, art style, pressure, deadlines, etc.	4 Last	Ruz Jun 2019
I don't know what to do with my life! And I need some help! Hello guys. I've been looking for answers from anyone I could on the internet, on real life, from family and friends too. Basically for the last days I've been really stressed out because a lot …	8 Last	AndreiDinca Jun 2019
3D Artist to Technical Artist ? Hello. From some time I was wondering about transferring from 3D Artist into more like Technical Artist. But I would like to stay in game dev, or have opportunity to stay in game dev and then to move…	6 Last	d1ver Jun 2019
General Direction Hello everyone, my name is Jeremy. This is my first post to the group. I just wanted to ask some of you that work in the industry for some general direction. I have knocked out most of my f…	2 Last	TheGabmeister Jun 2019
When is the perfect time to start doing my portfolio, having in mind that you have a job as well? Hey, guys. I'm new here. I've been doing 3D, specifically Character Art, for almost a year and I'm more than certain I want to pursue that goal. I was in a uni for a year with Game Art but qui…	8 Last	Ex-Ray Jun 2019
Awesome youtube channel for art fundamentals Check this guy's channel out. This is some of the best instruction I've heard anywhere covering art fundamentals. Check out his "10 minutes to better painting" series. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v…	7 Last	ryanwolf May 2019
RE: Video Game Stats Where can I go to find total unit sells for a video game series or series of games?	2 Last	JacqueChoi May 2019
Is selling fanart 3D models for 3D printing illegal? Pretty much the question above, copyright laws are very complicated and the more research I do the more confused I get. Say I made a sword or a gun based on a design from a game, and I wanna sell tha…	25 Last	sacboi May 2019
Had you went to Siggraph? Hi all!Just wonder had anyone went to Siggraph before? Did you enjoy it and do you think is a great place for 3D game artist to make friends, visit, learn or networking? :)	4 Last	YiKai May 2019
Travel do 3d artist in the game industry travel often?	4 Last	Eric Chadwick May 2019
Shane Olson's 3D Character Workshop? Has anyone here gone through this workshop? I'm considering it because I love his work and I found a couple of the free teaser videos helpful. The $700 price tag is highish but I do like the 30 day r…	7 Last	GoncaloSousa May 2019
Anyone else get easily overwhelmed need help dealing with it Hey all, So I'm back after the last post and I really feel like it's the not progressing/getting stuck that's giving me the doubts to keep on pushing forward. The biggest issue with me is …	8 Last	Brian "Panda" Choi May 2019