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Digital Arts and Animation Bachelor's Graduate - A bit rusty and could use some career guidance

Hello,So over a decade ago I graduated with a Digital Arts and Animation bachelor's, more geared towards the game art industry. However, at the time of graduation, a job opportunity presented itself …
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Zi0

I'm hearing impaired and wear hearing aids. Will this affect my job in 3D game industry?

I am hearing impaired. I wear high-end hearing aids and can easily understand speech in person and in small groups. I do use subtitles or close captions whenever I can. Texting, email, video calls …
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PixelMasher

Think Tank Training Centre online good for making connections???

So I'm thinking about eventually enrolling in the Think Tank Training Centre online program for VFX. It looks like a really good program but one thing that I am concerned about is making profess…
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Meloncov

interview disappointment

say no more.
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Ruz

Specialize or Generalize?

Hey guys,I will make this topic short and very straight forward. I have 5 years of work experience as game artist. I'd glad to say that I also have a solid pipeline skills (modelling / sculpting / re…
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Domslice

Which school should I attend for Visa?

Hey there, I'm in a bit of a tricky situation right now and I could use some advice. I am a Canadian high school student graduating soon and I have been self teaching 3D myself for a while but I real…
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Ex-Ray

Messing with Job Scammers (the thread formerly known as "Question for anybody over at Riot Games")

EDIT: This thread is now a chronology of me messing with people who try to run these job scams.I normally wouldn't shotgun this out on a forum like this except there's a time element.  Short ver…
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GarageBay9

How do I get started in freelance work as a 3D Environment Artist for Games?

I really want to get a job in the gaming industry as a 3D Environment Artist and then work my way up and transition to a game designer or level designer. I'm going to apply for as many 3D Environment…
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Oblivion2500

Epic Games Store - A game changer?

Hey peopz,would really like to hear your opinion about the upcoming Epic Games Store and the shifts in the Game Store world. I think Steam is under alot of pressure. When comparing numbers the amount…
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Finnn

Bachelors Degree for aspiring 3D environment artist in Brisbane, Australia

Hi all, I am an aspiring 3D environment artist based in Brisbane, Australia and currently I am enrolled at QUT in a Bachelors of Fine Arts course majoring in animation. I am worried that maybe this c…
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WarriorN2000

Modeler seeking advice

Hi I am a vendor in various stores, I seek some advice purely as a modeler.I enjoy modeling for my self and for projects I am involved in.I want to make what I modeled available to others.I do not en…
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uncle808us

Can I get a job with my current skill set?

Hey Guys, I’m a 3D artist, that has focused the last 3 years (out of 7) on modeling and texturing because I want to get a job in the VFX Industry preferably in Germany. Even though I had an int…
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lluc21

Scam Job Recruitment Email from Someone Claiming to be Manticore Games

I just received this email from someone claiming to be the head of dev relations at Manticore. Pretty clear it's a scam with the vagueness and request to communicate through telegram. Heads up t…
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Meloncov

Looking to interview someone from industry!

Hey guys!Hope you are all well!As part of an assignment for my master's degree, I am required to interview someone with experience from my field. However, due to my topic, I can be quite flexible in …
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Reipher

Product/Industrial Design schools/courses

My oldest wants to attend a Product/Industrial Design school. Right now I am looking for schools in the US, but really not sure what is needed for such a degree. Looking for recommendations of how to…
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Lamont

Question about character artist recruitment in both quality of work and country of residence

Hey everyone,I have a general question about what the topic says and that is what level and quality of work do I need to reach before I'm at a level where I can apply for a character artist position?…
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Vamptacus

I can't start or learn anything new after burnout

I burned out to the crisps on last job as 3D "artist" (that wasn't really artistic, but very 3D), after that i work in storage - moving boxes and other stuff. I want to get decent job, but companies …
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Ruz

Game Student Dissertation Survey

 Hi, I would really appreciate it if you could fill out a survey for my dissertation. It is only a short survey and should only take a few minutes to fill out. :) It asks a few questions ab…
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TheValkyrie

Want to get help learning drawing and 3d sculpting (beginner)

Hey I'm new here , happy that this kind of forums exist so i can ask advices to some professionals (sorry for my poor English) Few weeks ago I ordered drawing tablet and decided to learn 3d scul…
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yameii17

Character Art Test Question

I was recently contacted, randomly (didn't apply to the position), through LinkedIn to see if I was interested in a character art position at a relatively new company. I told them I was interest…
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neilberard

Please EDUCATE ME!

We (me and some other people) had this following discussion It is or not ok to use basemesh as a start up?It is  or not ok to use brushes that is made by someone else (yes purchase legally)…
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pior

i applied to many studio didnt receive single call.what is wrong with me

This discussion was created from comments split from: Am i good enough to get a junior artist job?.
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TusharHegde

New Tutorial Release - Creating a Post-Apocalyptic Game Environment

Hello Everyone!We have just released a brand new tutorial course on how to create a post-apocalyptic game environment from start to finish!Learn how a professional environment artist works when crea…
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FastTrackTutorials

re copyright issues with illustration

so I am making this room and it has old comic books sctterered on the floor,am I allowed touse the real covers? like 2000ad , mad magazine etc
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Ruz

How do you organize files and resources?

I've currently got a full time job as a 3d artist, part time teaching it as a second job, and a few commitments to personal projects like involvement in Beyond Skyrim. I'm finding it a little maddeni…
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fdfxd2

Some questions about environment art

Hey there! I've been self teaching myself environment art for a few months now and I had a few questions about it. - Is Substance Designer mandatory? I've been teaching myself this program for t…
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DuyVuLe32

How I got my first Industry job - 3 lessons from a self taught artist

https://youtu.be/apoVKOKzRwAWhats up polycount crew? I thought I would drop this here for anyone struggling as a student or going the self taught route.As a self taught artist, the struggle was alway…
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Mr_Nova

1 Year Art Schools for 3D Modeling / Environment Design

I have a lot of experience with Blender and recently have been learning Maya in order to get into the film industry. I know about VFS 1 year animation program but I was wondering if anyone here …
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InvaderRoxas

A good game art online course???

Hi. I'm a 3D artist for some time, doing mostly rendered stuff.I'm searching for some game art course, online program something that I can learn from the basics of 3D Game art or game art basics, in …
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YF_Sticks

Assets pricing

So i sell assets in webs like turbosquid and so. Hard surface stuff around 5 to 10$ each. I got contacted by a new game engine makers and the want to buy some of my assets for the game engine, no exc…
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Eric Chadwick

Crypto art?

Have anyone heard about this? I have just discovered it a few days ago, by seeing some artists posting about their sellings on crypto art auctions and marketplaces. Took me a while to understand why …
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VesaN

Anxious about applying for a new job as a Junior

I recently left my first job (1 and a half year) out of school due to the insane hours. Ever since we transitioned to a WFH set up we had constant mandatory OTs almost everyday and at least 2 mandato…
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BlueAnon

Technical artist skill level

I've been working with maxscript for some time, creating scripts and stuff. But how do I determine my skill level? What are the things that I need to know so I can apply to another company? What kind…
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Eric Chadwick

What 3D animation jobs are in demand

Hi,I Don’t seem to find this information out there. Does anyone know which sector of the 3D animation industry are most in demand or have more jobs opportunities? and what skills are sought the …
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poopipe

Am i good enough to get a junior artist job?

Hi guys, im here to aks if you could please rate my artwork on my portifolio, im trying to get a job as a junior artist, im quite new to this field and i'd really appreciate any comments on if its go…
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poopipe

Importance of grooming a 3d character if want to get into the industry?

Hi,how much is important for a companies to see grooming skills of a 3d character artist? and i assume they prefer haircards grooming?i see a lot of professional work on artstation but those cha…
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thomasp

Technical Artist vs 3D Artist?

Heyo all,My mom just sent me an indeed post to a job that is hiring a technical artist. $100k a year for 3-5 years of experience. Whether or not its real isn't the point. The point is it says hiring …
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poopipe

Highschool Career Project Interview

Hello, I'm searching for a professional 3D artist who I can interview and ask a few questions about their career and their knowledge on my senior topic. For my senior project I'm writing a thesis on …
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Natebrn

Best resources/courses for learning how to create semi-realistic characters

Hi everyone,I'm wanting to learn how to create characters more in the style of Final Fantasy 7 remake; a hybrid of semi-realistic and some level of stylization. Reference to the style I'm referring t…
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Jaydougart

3d modeler/Environment artist Looking for an opportunity

[Moderator edit. Removed the OP's content since job ads don't belong here. However, questions about how to find work do belong here.]I am looking for career opportunities. [How do I find wo…
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sacboi

New to Hiring Freelance -- question on cost of a AAA Game Character Model

Hi, I am working on an independent game project and planning on hiring a professional 3D artist for a professionally done AAA style character model. I have not hired a freelance artist before and and…
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LimitedSlipStudios

Is it a good idea, to post about my daily progress on social media ?

I've stumbled upon some article stating that, promoting myself could be done trough social media, like Instagram or Twitter but, it would require daily posting. Seems easy to do, however, I'm not sur…
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Brian "Panda" Choi

Looking to Rapidly Improve Your 3D Art Skills? 3DFT Is for You

Hey all, I manage a private Discord server called 3D Fast Track, and we are opening our doors to the public for a limited time! Here's the shtick:3D Fast Track is an exclusive Discord server for 3D v…
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Bartalon

Do you have a side gig?

Hello fellows, I wonder if you have a side job or not? What is it?
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Biomag

La Film, Forum Requirement

Animation Major.  Networking, inspiration and pointers welcomed.  
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Eric Chadwick

Struggling at work

I've been working for a while on a video game company in London. A few months ago I got promoted from being the main artist to become the Lead of a whole department, and as time passed and the compan…
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poopipe

Mid-Poly anatomy learning resources.

Hello everyone!        I am very fascinated by the looks of mid-poly models with handpainted textures (a great example). One month ago i decided to start learning Blender and…
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carvuliero

How can i be sure a 3d character i make has value?

Hey guys,Of course I am aware there is a lot of shitty cgi. There is a good cgi and bad cgi. Good art and bad art.I mean we can build these days 3d character from basemesh,,scans,using a lot of alpha…
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Neox

Here or CGHero?

So, a while ago I posted a thread requesting advice about re-creating Sheblob from Middle Earth: Shadow of War.https://polycount.com/discussion/215937/what-would-this-cost-roughly#latestAt the time I…
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gep5

Best online schools for 3D Modeling Career?

Hey guys,I have been on and off learning Maya for many years usually through Digital-Tutors (Now Plural Sight) and even though I have learned a fair amount, I feel I need more. So I decided it is tim…
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