Career & Education

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Mentor Hello,I have been teaching myself Blender and ZBrush for about 6 months now with a couple short breaks. I have been mostly focused on ZBrush though. I have a lot of fun, but have started …	3 Last	Burpee Feb 2017
How often do you model? Long time since my last time here, I went to game jams and enjoyed being in develop groups, but I kinda let go modeling (cause I burned out all my energy on modeling everyday from scratch).I wanted t…	26 Last	Amsterdam Hilton Hotel Feb 2017
Social Media vs Forums my thoughts on the matter I have been guilty of posting my work on facebook only, and neglecting the forums for a few years now. It took me a while to realize it, and I am breaking out of that though. I feel like the ne…	20 Last	bounchfx Feb 2017
How do you develop artistic taste? Is it even possible? I work as a level designer, and the longer I work in the industry, the more skill is expected from me, obviously. Lately I've been seeing that I clearly don't have good enough sense for aethetics and…	15 Last	unit187 Feb 2017
Pluralsight Partners with SideFX for All-Day Houdini Training Event New Houdini 16 Coursework to Cover Everything from Character Creation to Environments; Free Event to Feature Speakers from Pluralsight, SideFX, TriHelix and Feline Arts Pluralsight, an exclusive…	0 Last	LiaisonPR Feb 2017
moving overseas matter of skill or expierence I see there are a lot of studios with relocation packages for senior positions, I have had a few jabs at overseas jobs and generally get told your work is good but we went with someone with more in h…	8 Last	sziada Feb 2017
Cyberpunk resources/tutorials Hi guys,I'm interested in practicing to make a cyberpunk/future-esque environment, however, I haven't been able to run into too many resources covering a workflow for it. Are there any process videos…	0 Last	Will_M Feb 2017
Germany - education opportunities Have a question for the forum. Recently, I've been thinking about going back to school for cgi and animation, or something around that field. I've learned recently about students going over to German…	4 Last	jzweigii Feb 2017
Masters degree vs Experience - Visa Advice Hi, I am a 3D Artist from India. I currently am enrolled into a Diploma in game art course and freelancing side by side. So after speaking to a lot of companies outside for fulltime work, All of…	2 Last	NicolasKruzel Feb 2017
Education Question: Academics + Social Life Hi! :)I have a question that I hope people who know more about "game schools" can answer. After many months of consideration and research, I have decided an education in game design / development is …	5 Last	NicolasKruzel Feb 2017
How do you even utilize a forum in everyday work? Hi, I'm SpiderHearts, and I'm new to this forum. I was told, through school, that this would be a great resource for any questions that I happen to have. But, and I guess this is kind of a stupid que…	5 Last	Neox Feb 2017
What to use to take digital notes? Right now I'm using Google Docs to share my notes and thoughts I have so I don't lose them, but it's not so great to have that extra tab open for this purpose. I'm wondering if there's anything simil…	15 Last	Obscura Feb 2017
Requesting simple guide Hi! I got an (possibly silly) idea for decently bad people, like myself. I'd like a complilation of images of props, scaling from easy to hard. In total it should be something like 10 maby, and the f…	8 Last	Neox Feb 2017
Does game/toy/film companys hire you, when they see your portfolio? Without Apply Hello,i have a very big question about the situation.I mean, what I know is, that everybody have to apply on a company with the private portfolio. But...For example:I make 3D Characters and work for …	1 Last	Jonas Ronnegard Feb 2017
Asset Creation Speed Hi guys,We're always working with freelancers on our project. The speed isn't really up to my taste (not to devalue their work). For example in case of weapons we usually get 2 weapons done per month…	10 Last	Maximum-Dev Feb 2017
Question about putting fan art in your portfolio I'm putting together my reel and I was wondering if it's a good idea or not to put a 3D model I did of a ship from a show. During my class over the fall, I did a 3D model of the Planet Express ship f…	3 Last	AndrewN Feb 2017
Portfolio feedback. Where to from here? Hey everyone what's crackin? I just want to get some feedback on where I am at. If I am up to the level where I could be trying to get junior roles and applying for job etc. I know I still have a lon…	3 Last	slosh Feb 2017
Your experiences with Ptex? (for my bachelor thesis) Hello, My Name is Carolin and I'm a student in media informatics and interactive entertainment. I’m currently working on my bachelor thesis on Ptex But I need some more report on experience…	1 Last	[Deleted User] Feb 2017
Starting from the buttom So i finished studying Graphic design and i am stepping in the 3D world, I didn't really study 3D software but what i can do is 2D design and art on programs like photoshop.I'm currently studying a b…	4 Last	ZateFeto Feb 2017
Should current batch of US students consider foreign job markets? I am this close to attending a CG school for full time. My VA benefit counselor is very helpful. One small problem is that he wants me to stay local, or at least regional after finishing my ful…	2 Last	ambelamba Feb 2017
The number of things in your portfolio Hello! I'm new here and this is my first post! I've been wondering something when it comes down to portfolios. When people go around saying you should include (lets say) 10 images in your portfolio..…	7 Last	slosh Feb 2017
Suggestions on Computer build i'm looking into getting my first custom computer in the next year or so but i don't need the highest end parts. I have a budget of about $1200 and i'm just a beginner and part time college student i…	2 Last	Eric Chadwick Feb 2017
3D Modelling Dissertation Research Hey all,I'm currently in my final year of study at university on a Games Development course. I am writing my dissertation on 3D modelling and how it could change in the future through the use of thin…	0 Last	Spyks013 Feb 2017
help me with my research survey hello. I'm doing a research for my university and I need some people to answer this very easy and fast survey. It's about 3D modeling. Take 5 mins and help :)[survey link removed. we do not allow pro…	3 Last	Eric Chadwick Feb 2017
VA might pay for Gnomon. And I have questions for Gnomon students. The slight problem is that VA will only support a 2-year program. And my 2d portfolio is lacking in colored pieces. So now I am digging up the line drawings and coloring them with CLP. And I have an …	10 Last	ambelamba Feb 2017
[3D Environment Art] Portfolio Questions Hello everyone!I decided that I am going to focus on 3D Environment Art. Nonetheless, I am confused of what is needed or seen as impressive in terms of portfolio. All that comes to mind is that I nee…	1 Last	Eric Chadwick Feb 2017
Student concept art survey. Information for my graphic design thesis! (plz) Hey digital artists! Are you ready for the non-stop thrill ride which is my survey!? Impossible I say! I’m a student in Colorado going through my last year in the graphic design program.If you have 5…	4 Last	Eric Chadwick Feb 2017
Should i buy domain for my portfolio? Hello guys, i am finishing my final year at university and soon i will start applying for internships as a 3d artist or environment artist. i made myself a portfolio and a demo reel on wix.com but as…	7 Last	Spoon Feb 2017
Continuing 3D work after a break Hi guys. Hope you're all well.Last year I finished my studies (Games Design at university) and was in a position where I was unable to continue spending all of my time practicing 3D and had to be an …	2 Last	PordyPates Feb 2017
Need advice on getting a foreign internship/job hello guys, i am a undergraduate student from Russia studying in UK as a Computer Games Development student. i will be finishing my final year soon and i am wishing to find an internship or a low lev…	0 Last	levsingh Feb 2017
ZBrush polishing technique Hello, what are you guys doing when starting polishing model in zbrush for keeping surface (crease and other cool staff) nice and clean?	0 Last	f1ey Jan 2017
Not Growing Fast Enough as an Artist Hey Polycount, I was wondering if anyone else struggles with the fact that they don't feel that they're improving & growing as fast as they should be as an artist? Granted I know that…	13 Last	Joebewon Jan 2017
Does skill in penciling really equates to your scale in sculpting? Hey Polycount,Wanted whats your take on the subject above? Is an absolute master in penciling making hyper realistic figures in order to sculpt hyper realistic people an absolute? I was having a deba…	21 Last	Tomiajayi Jan 2017
Inspiration? Hey guys/gals, no idea if this was a thread already but just wondering where does everyone get there inspiration from? Like what is the thought process you go through to figure out what you wanna do?…	3 Last	Tomiajayi Jan 2017
Which one to choose ? Modeler, texture artist, or a digital artist ? Greetings, this is a question that keeps me occupied for a rather longer time. I really do love game industry and movie industry and all of this digital work.I do model 3D things for a couple of year…	4 Last	Tomiajayi Jan 2017
do you prefer working from concept or designing your own creations? I was curious to know how many of you guys work from concept or do you prefer gathering a variety of references and trying to design something uniquely your own using the variety of influences that c…	31 Last	Tomiajayi Jan 2017
need help finding a starting point Does anyone know were i can get tutorials on game design I'm broke so i cant pay for the online programs an I'm looking to get in the video game industry but i don't where to begin i have ZERO knowle…	3 Last	Chimp Jan 2017
Turbosquid and similar platforms I think its almost impossible to sell a model and make decent income by selling 3d models on turbosquid and similar platforms.There are tons of 3d models, why would somebody buy yours? this is like a…	12 Last	Mant1k0re Jan 2017
Thinking about Producing after a game design degree! Any advice? Hello all, I'm graduating from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh with a bachelors degree in Game art & design in September this year. I've come to find that the game design side of gaming isn't for…	3 Last	[Deleted User] Jan 2017
Is there such a thing as 'Old' people in game studios? I'm in my mid thirties and been working in the gaming industry for 10+ years now at three very different game dev studios and I've never noticed anyone who looks over the age of 40 :p I think it's pa…	15 Last	Stuart Campbell Jan 2017
Updating my Squarespace Portfolio... I've recently completed a few SD materials for my portfolio and haven't updated it in awhile and realize it needs an overhaul. I've been using SS for awhile and didn't realize they had updated …	0 Last	acealmighty13 Jan 2017
Do you think VR Modeling/Sculpting will ever be used in a Prodcution Pipleine? I looked around for a similar question on PolyCOunt but haven't found anything so I'm asking this. As we all know already, Virtual Reality is taking expansion right now in the industry, being mo…	21 Last	SparkyMcSparks Jan 2017
Video Game Development Management Survey Howdy, y'all. My name is Dashiel Heidt and I am conducting a survey for a research paper on video game project management for a class called AP Capstone Research. The goal of this research is to…	0 Last	DarthPlagueis Jan 2017
Non-Art careers you had Hello lovely people of Polycount! As a student who aspires to join the gaming industry as a concept artist (currently grinding through technicalities of 2D and 3D arts D:), I was wondering if yo…	22 Last	Ashervisalis Jan 2017
Is it crucial for character artist.... ....to do retopology of a model in order to get payed job ?or it all just depends on situations?	10 Last	Eric Chadwick Jan 2017
New to the forums and could use some beginners advice on environment art Hello everyone, my name is Ragnar and I live in Sweden. I am very new to Polycount, but really glad that I found it!I have spent countless hours on creating levels for about 5 years, especially on th…	4 Last	Hut Jan 2017
How learning new skills changed my career as a digital artist http://www.paulhpaulino.com/how-learning-new-skills-changed-my-career-as-a-digital-artist/ Hey, guys! I just wrote this article talking a little bit about my journey to the VFX industry. I shared a f…	8 Last	paulhpaulino Jan 2017
Internships Hey all, I'm currently enrolled in my second year of university and I hear the same topic arise over and over again amongst my peers: Internships. I've heard from a great deal of people that they're …	4 Last	Kyetja Jan 2017
Advice Wanted: Where and How can I learn more Animation disciplines? I have practiced 3D animation for about three years now and all of that has been with biped characters. I would like to eventually learn about 2D animation, creature animation, rigging, and possibly …	0 Last	Mark Madness Jan 2017
Most wanted 3D game assets in stores A simple question from an artist to developers,When you guys surf the online stores to buy some 3D assets for game dev, what is the most recommended or wanted assets usually developers look for?I hav…	3 Last	Zack Maxwell Jan 2017