Career & Education

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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
Best MA study in Game Art and not have a ridiculous price I'm searching for a MA study in Game Art, preferably with a specialization in 3D. I found a lot of universities online, but I don't really know how good these schools are. I know there are a lot of u…	17 Last	Neox Jan 2017
Displaying my SD materials on my portfolio I've been putting together SD materials to improve myself and portfolio purposes. What would be the best way to show them off on a portfolio? Kyle Horwood is one I've taken an example fro…	0 Last	acealmighty13 Jan 2017
Best tutorial for a high poly artist to fully get into gamedev graphic? HelloSo i think im quite good "high poly", "not for real time use" graphic designer (nothing special but im satisfied (a bit :-) ), mainly scenes, something like visualisations. But regarding real ti…	3 Last	Eric Chadwick Jan 2017
Voice Actor Strike discussion So, I watched a few YouTube videos recently about upcoming games, and there seems to be a bit of chatter about the Voice Actor strike and about how unfair it is that they don't get residuals off game…	8 Last	Joopson Jan 2017
Game Asset Pipeline (workflow)- Let's discuss Please discuss your tools and techniques for creating a basic game asset for console or mobile. Keep it brief and to the point:Hi Everyone. I have a pretty solid workflow of tools and techniques I us…	1 Last	Eric Chadwick Jan 2017
What to Charge for a Crowdfunded Project? Hey Guys,Its been a while since I posted on here but I have a bit of a conundrum.I have a client I have been working for since Jan 2015 which gave (what my business partner considered) a pretty weak …	8 Last	Jonas Ronnegard Jan 2017
Environment artist portfolio, modeling or creativity? Which is better for someone starting out to have in their portfolio? Pieces that showcase modeling skills or pieces that showcase creativity?	2 Last	3DMad Jan 2017
Career options for Modo users? My primary concern for now is to tighten up my 2D character/prop/concept portfolio. Modo and Zbrush are my secondary concerns for now. Actually 3D is mainly supplemental to my 2D works. Well, I …	13 Last	ambelamba Jan 2017
Parents vs Career Choice Hey Polycount,I saw the new forum for career questions and discussion, and I wanted to start a thread about parents, your career choice, and their support/lack of support. I know quite a lot of peopl…	2 Last	Melazee Jan 2017
New Year, New Approach Hi Polycount, I've been a member of Polycount for a long time, but I'm generally a very quiet person so I've been content in my silence. First off, I would like to thank this community, as altho…	7 Last	X-One Jan 2017
Character Modelling, Where to start? I've been modelling hard surface for 6 years(7 now) with nothing all that impressive to show for it, sadly ): .But now I want to see how it's like to model actual charactersSo I just picked up a rand…	4 Last	fdfxd2 Jan 2017
Sharing substance file with client? Now that substance painter is the main texture tool for a large number of game artists, something new have been happening: clients don't ask for Photoshop files anymore, instead, they ask for the sub…	5 Last	ZacD Jan 2017
Need an advice for fresh graduate looking for a job. Hi :) I hope I find a right forums to write these kind of things..I'm recent graduate looking for a job, doing a job search for some studio looking for junior level artist.Question here.Whi…	7 Last	Dan Powell Jan 2017
Find creatives in the video game industry on Cartrdge Hey all, I wanted to quickly stop by and tell you about the user search tool we launched today on Cartrdge. It makes finding creatives in the video game industry really easy. You can of cou…	0 Last	rongolan Jan 2017
Why is it more difficult to get feedback in threads ? Has anyone else found this? I remember being a student over 10 years ago and could ask technical questions or my latest work in threads at places like polycount and would always get some kind of resp…	36 Last	Magihat Jan 2017