Career & Education

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What do game companies want to see from a 3D Modeler? Hey Guys,I've been looking for work in the 3D field and through quite a bit of time only one company got back to me. Unfortunately I didn't get the position under the circumstance that I just didn't …	1 Last	Eric Chadwick Mar 2017
Questions regarding portfolio Helo again.Sorry for continuously posting questions lol, YOU GUYS ARE GREAT AND THANKYOU FOR ANSWERING EVERYTIME!!! :)I wanted to know how should i post my artwork here? And does the render need to b…	4 Last	Eric Chadwick Mar 2017
Portfolio Creation Without Content? Hey all,I was thinking about putting a portfolio together and heading out into the world again, but there's a problem that I'm not sure how to resolve. The work I've done for the past couple ye…	1 Last	slosh Mar 2017
Trying to get back into this as a career, but I have a few questions now. Help? I went to the Art Institute of California - San Diego for Game Art and Design but had to leave in 2011 due to personal problems. I would love to go back but unfortunately don't have the money, …	8 Last	Silver Chaos Mar 2017
What to learn to be a Game Programmer Hello Polycounters, I hope you having a good time ... ;) I have an undergraduate degree in computer science in Operating systems, and i have an intermediate skills in both programming( java, python) …	1 Last	heartlessph1l Mar 2017
Site Survey Critique x . x Hey everyone! I’m a student working on my design thesis. I came here a while back to do a survey to inform my project. Thanks to you guys It did super well and helped me a lot :D. Since then I made a…	1 Last	lotet Mar 2017
Physically Based Rendering - Honours Project Research Hi guys, this is my first post here. I am currently in my final year studying 3D Computer animation and am studying Physically Based Rendering. I have made a short survey, takes around 1 and a h…	7 Last	beefaroni Mar 2017
3D Content Selling Survey Hello, I'm currently making a survey for my graduation project that involves creating a asset pack for different Marketplaces. This data will be available to the public soon.The main objective is to …	4 Last	Eric Chadwick Mar 2017
Anatomy in Portfolio Necessary? I'm wondering if it's absolutely necessary to include an anatomy study in a portfolio for a character artist. Someone was telling me my anatomy pieces were the weakest pieces in my portfolio and that…	4 Last	JordanN Mar 2017
Moved: Art Test for a local Studio This discussion has been moved.	0 Last	Eric Chadwick Mar 2017
FX Artist and Environment Artist career advice Hi i'm new to the forum and i have some questions regarding the FX artist and environment artist jobs.I started doing 3D graphics some years ago as a hobby and i learned a bit of everything but now t…	3 Last	RyanB Mar 2017
The Secret Renaissance of the 21st Century I'm not sure if this has every really been brought up much here, or on any other of the big places, like Zbrush Central etc. but has the community ever stopped and realized that all of us, the modele…	52 Last	aaronindhouse Mar 2017
CGMA 3D courses worth it? Im a sophomore in college (Studying graphics design because that's all they offer in terms of computer related art), and I was wanting to start getting some formal base education about 3D environment…	2 Last	Shylock Mar 2017
What would you tell your younger self that would shave off the time you took to learn 3d? Question states it all. I have lurked here, tried many times, failed many times. But to quote Silvio Dante... "Just when I thought I was out... they keep pulling me back in"	33 Last	Deoce Mar 2017
First job offer, need some help. Hi all,I'm a student and I got my first job offer as a 3D Artist, which is really great. I've been offered a contract but I need a little help. Because I'm not sure wheter to agree with the terms in …	4 Last	bvoz Mar 2017
Customizing your portfolio for a specific studio/job Hey,I was just wondering, if I had a specific studio I wanted to work at, would it help or hurt my chances by making my portfolio themed around their style. For example. If I wanted to work for …	8 Last	VanZark Mar 2017
What can I get from community college programs? The VA denied the tuition for Gnomon. Instead they will only support a community college program. I am supposed to take CG animation certificate program from Mt. San Antonio College. They …	10 Last	ambelamba Mar 2017
Entry level in non-game 3d? Hi guys! I wasn't really sure where to post this, I apologize in advance if this is the wrong place! Polycount is mostly dedicated to 3d and games, where would you look for entry level positions in 3…	4 Last	animatoring Mar 2017
MDC Magic? I'm currently a senior in highschool, and at the moment it seems my best option is attend the MAGIC program at Miami Dade's Wolfson campus, but I was wondering what it's like. Can anyone who attends …	0 Last	MrVakoda Mar 2017
As a 3D Sculptor shoud I be also a Modeller? As the title says,I am curious if 3D sculpting is rather considered as an addition to modelling skills in the game/movie industries. I'm working mostly on 2D character designs turning them into…	2 Last	mikezoo Mar 2017
Continue upgrading my folio vs going back to school Hello guys I'm 20, sorry in advance for the poor english i'm french. ok... now the real question is : if I have already finish school (the cours was on one year) and its been 4 mouth and every c…	2 Last	Scizz Mar 2017
Have you people reached your limits in terms of skills? Yeh I know the old saying ''There's always room for improvement!'', '' You never stop learning''But I Have the feeling that in an artist career,after years, there's a time when he reaches a Plateau a…	19 Last	Blond Mar 2017
Copyright laws against using images for 3d reference I want to sell the things I make in my 3D program of choice, but I am not sure if I can if I use images found with a quick Google search. If I limit the search to just images with no copyright rights…	9 Last	almighty_gir Mar 2017
Your Way of Learning Game Art (Time Investment / Skill / Process) Hey Polycount!I’m new to 3D/Game Art. I absolutely love it and all your contributions motivate me to go on this journey.I purchased Maya LT and started to learn with tutorials from Pluralsight and so…	6 Last	YF_Sticks Mar 2017
What information do I need to know as a beginner game artist? First off, my main goal is to become an environment artist (or hold a job with any of the other responsibilities under the umbrella of environment artist). I have been having a very hard time ge…	1 Last	[Deleted User] Mar 2017
Salary in Montreal? Hi folks, I recently got a job offer as a environment 3D Artist at a AAA studio in Montreal and was offered 43k CAD as yearly salary. I had about …	4 Last	beefaroni Mar 2017
Where can I get a grant? I'm curious as to where I can get a grant for 3d modeling and media arts.I've looked around on google and can't seem to find anything but articles about people who have gotten grants and/or I go to a…	2 Last	Jaykrass Mar 2017
Grimm Character art mentorship Hey guys I created the cg creatures for the tv show grimm, and I have some spare time so I thought I would share some knowledge with you.I started a patreon if anyone would like a mentorship. Hopfull…	0 Last	nuclearhipster Mar 2017
Work Relocation questions, Hey guys im a 3D artist from New Zealand who would love to relocate to some where like Canada/Europe for my career but i have some questions/issues that i would love some help with so i can get a rea…	3 Last	Simplejay Mar 2017
When is it time to bail on a company? Okay, I love working on games! It's wonderful work but people will tell you it has down sides too. Long hours, Work / Life balance, Burn out, Bad management, etc. So here is my question for all of yo…	1 Last	Michael_Ingrassia Mar 2017
Physics in Animation and AnimX Talks From GDC Found a great article on physics in animation. Specifically focusing on timing, spacing, and scaling. This is part one of a four-part series.https://www.thebrokentangent.com/news/physics Also include…	0 Last	TheBrokenTangent Mar 2017
What I need to prepare before school start? I apologize in advance if I posted in the wrong spot. I will be attending 3D Modeling, Art & Animation program at BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology) around April and I…	4 Last	Miho-Chan Mar 2017
Educated, but Isolated I recently graduated from Drexel with an MS in Digital Media, and I'm kinda lost.From what I've seen around this forum, the most important things seem to be networking and portfolio quality.I've been…	12 Last	BagelHero Mar 2017
Having trouble getting started Hi guys,I'm mid way through a two year course in 3D design. I have a general understanding of Maya and Mudbox, as well as Photoshop, and just recently started learning Zbrush.I'm currently in m…	3 Last	PinkZebra Mar 2017
Moved: Looking for Portfolio Feedback This discussion has been moved.	0 Last	Eric Chadwick Mar 2017
Asking for some tips on modeling workflow/process of enviorments? Edit: Some IRL stuff has gotten in the way, and it seems I won't be getting internet much through these next weeks(unless I can get it on phone). I'm still very interested in receiving advice even th…	4 Last	mincedpotatoes Mar 2017
Cant get a job in the industry Hello!I am a 3d Artist from Pakistan, I graduated in July 2016 from the UK in Games Design but after moving back from the UK ive had a tough time getting a job in the industry. I mostly do environmen…	3 Last	DeathstrokeFTW Mar 2017
Questionnaire: Real Life Models to 3D Models? Hi, I've created a questionnaire to let me know how interested people like you are in getting objects around your house into 3D Models? If you're curious and want to know more, please answer the ques…	0 Last	frekky12 Mar 2017
Houses to 3D Models Questionnaire Hi, I've created a questionnaire to let me know how interested people like you are in getting 3D Models of your house? If you're curious and want to know more, please answer the questions :)https://f…	0 Last	frekky12 Mar 2017
Switched country (been in uk for 8 months) cant find job in industry (need advice) Hey guys,I never thought i will be writing something like this as i had/have full confidence in my skills (current/learning) but i fail to win a job in the gaming industry here in uk.I was working in…	2 Last	beefaroni Feb 2017
Aim high or stay realistic? What do you think is better for breaking (back) into the industry.i've been out for a while and just now polishing up my stuff to start hitting jobs again.What do you think is a wiser strategy? Shoul…	6 Last	Eric Chadwick Feb 2017
Looking for 3D Development Books for College Library Hello everybody!I'm currently a digital animation student based in Costa Rica, I have a service scholarship at college (VERITAS University) working at the Library and I have the chance to ask for som…	2 Last	peloncr Feb 2017
5 Portfolio Review Tips Before GDC So. I review over 100 portfolios a year (in the past year the number is actually more like 500), either at GDC, online, or for job applications. Every GDC I take part in the "Killer Portf…	28 Last	Cerenios Feb 2017
Art Cafe #40 - Vitaly Bulgarov Amazing podcast with Vitaly Bulgarov.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_7r7pl56U8	7 Last	Powerman64 Feb 2017
What did it take for you to move from a small studio to AAA? Hey guys, as the topic says I'm wondering what it took for those of you to move from a small studio to a bigger (typically AAA) one. I've been working in a small studio for a while now, but I still f…	4 Last	Swaggletooth Feb 2017
A dumbed-down Machining / Robotics blog for artists? I'd like to get more familiar with how machines and robots move and function, but everything I've tried searching is super heavy in math and goes too deep with its explanations (not to mention really…	7 Last	RyanB Feb 2017
How do you start working on your characters? Do you sketch things out first? Hop in Zbrush right away? etc	17 Last	JohnnyRaptor Feb 2017
Learning 3D/breaking into the industry next to a full time job? Hey everyoneI'm new to the forums, game dev/art. I already found a lot of inspiring threads, so it's really cool to have an active community.To get to my question listed in the title:I am 23 years ol…	3 Last	YF_Sticks Feb 2017
Freelance software for income organization? Hey, freelance guys! I wonder, which software do you use for tracking what you earn, what have been paid already, and what not? Or maybe it's just excel table? :)	6 Last	Danielmn Feb 2017
When doing retopo or something at your studio, do you ever watch a show on your other monitor? I do this at university, specifically when doing the more tedious part of work like UVing or retopoing. I've noticed alot of other people here do this too. Most of the time it's an anime, a series, o…	27 Last	Amsterdam Hilton Hotel Feb 2017