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Australian/NZ Polycounters with DVD collections.

Way out there, but I specifically remember the scene in Raiders of the Lost Ark in the theaters at the end where the US markings are burnt off the crate. This is not being confused with the ship and…
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Steve Schulze

Careers outside of Animation/ Games/ VFX

Hey there. I was hoping that someone one out here could give me (and the hundreds of people in my position) some guidance in regards to careers outside of the industry. I graduated last year with a d…
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Evemy

Artist Salary in 3rd world country

Hi polycounters, im pretty new here and please forgive me if i posted this at the wrong place :) ( admin please delete my thread if i did,thank you :) ) as an artist who lives in the 3rd world count…
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Snowfly

Resources for building a file server?

So I'm thinking about setting up a file server, to backup art, photos, and for general file/music sharing around the house. I've probably got enough spare parts lying around to put together the box, …
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Eric Chadwick

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NegevPro

The plight of a game artist who wants to work remotely

*sigh* So I got a sharp hair up my ass last night and went on a quest to figure out how to get my Cintiq Companion to do GPU intensive stuff like doing work in Substance Painter or Marmoset Toolbag.…
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Count Vertsalot

Polycount Minecraft Server

Here's the newest and greatest minecraft server ip/urls.. they all get you to the same place: 74.207.224.139 [updated 082511] minecraft.polycount.com mc.polycount.com This is the linux…
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James Ordner

Is Steam Greenlight worth it? (In my case)

Hi all. So I've been wondering about Steam Greenlight. I've worked on a level in CryEngine for a year, also modelled, textured, did some concept painting, etc. I didn't get more than four screenshots…
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IgnitionChemistry

How did everyone here get into the 3d world?

Sup, I was wondering what got people into 3d animation and how they started in their adventure. To be honest, I wanted to be a chef in high school but changed my mind when I got a huge love for art…
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cgmonkey

Armello

Hey guys. An indie title that I have been helping out on called Armello got officially announced today. Whoop whoop. Anyway's its a fukin rad game, unfortunately no in game stuff is shown off yet but…
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gavku

Modo 801 live: Last chance to sign up!

MODO801 Live is happening today! Thursday 24th April 2014 7.00pm - 8.30pm PT (Pacific Time) Registration is easy, just follow [URL="http://www.thefoundry.co.uk/modo801live/"]this link[/URL] for de…
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fmnoor

Normal Map issues around UV Seam

I'm learning Blender, and I'm having trouble with creating a Normal Map. I created the high and the low poly and UV mapped it. I can't find any adequate tutorials on UV mapping in Blender though, and…
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Zack Maxwell

Skipping cutscenes in games

I would like to hear some insight from devs of polycount. Is there any design\logic reasons why many games don't let players skip cutscenes and sometimes even credits? What is the logic behind that a…
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iniside

If you suddenly had the urge to give up being a games artist....

..what would you consider doing instead? I'm always curious about this as I know quite a few artists often decide not to pursue a game art career after a few years and move into other fields complet…
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heboltz3

Studying Animation and Modeling

Hello, When i started in this 3D world. I started with Modeling, But in my heart i always was in love with animation. Thinking of joining iAnimate, this summer. i want to spend as much as i can in a…
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Ciceto

Polycount Theme Song

In the back alley behind Polycount we were discussing what theme song would fit us as a community. My suggestions were Crabcore of course: [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDzt6yI3Dw8"]Attack At…
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tadpole3159

[Mobile] Eternal Dreams - out now on Android!

I have just released my first game for Android. It's called Eternal Dreams and it's an endless runner. I'm trying really hard to get it out there. Please check it out on Google Play and let me know w…
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SanderDL

Where to find good house blueprints?

Hey, I was wondering where one might find house blueprints for reference. I'm trying to create some suburban houses, and having good blueprints to look at would be immensely helpful. Where do you fel…
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bgivenb

Hate painting weights? Of course you do: ngSkinTools

I found something amazing today. It's like painting weights with layers, lets you organize your work, has AMAZING smoothing and tools, and speeds up the workflow. I just started trying it out, and I …
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Makkon

Resources for Beginning Computer Graphics

Good Day All! Coming from a programming background, about a month ago, I decided to take a plunge into (what seems like) the bottomless rabbit hole of 3D Modeling and Sculpting. I have no prior expe…
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ZacD

engine licenses

What's the rule on the free CryENGINE 3? Can u make money using it?
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acitone

Destroying an existing building for 3d artwork

[B]Hi all, I have a question.. Is it legal to make a collapsed or destroyed 3d version of a real world existing monument or building. Is there any chance of hurting sentiments of people,if they see…
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Wesley

Spectator Crowd

Hi all, any ideas where one can find free crowd cutouts that can be used in spectator stands. Free people are there on certain sites but dont wanna give the feel of disconnect between enviro and peop…
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HAWK12HT

How do you motivate yourself?

Hi all :D I'm learning (well atleast trying to) 3D and creating games on my own for a while now and I had the same situation over and over again: 1. watch tutorial, be crazily motivated, starting a …
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Racer445

Is it considered cheating ?

[LEFT]Hey, i'm new to drawing and i am trying to draw circles and straight lines freehand. its difficult since i can't actually draw a good circle or line, i read online somewhere that if you can't d…
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rolfness

Gym thread (off topic)

Any fellow gym-goers on polycount? With a sedentary job like game design you HAVE to get some kind of exercise. Doesn't have to be lifting but I personally love it. It's the only thing keeping me s…
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Sean VanGorder

Good objects to model for learning

So, Im a beginner at 3D modeling, And i find my self not wanting to do objects as i dont have the skill for them. So can you recommend objects that will help build up skill?
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SuperFranky

Character / 3d texturing software of choice?

What do you guys prefer and why? BodyPaint? Something else? Let me know!
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Anthony

Sculpting likeness

Hi guys! Beginner here. I was wondering if I could get some tips on sculpting likenesses. I attempt to sculpt busts from photo references but I have difficulty on getting them to look like the person…
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J33bus

HELP:Getting Started

Hi Guys, I was just wanting to ask for advice. I'm kinda new to this(modeling,animation,just game dev in general) and I seem to have trouble deciding where to start. It's all just very interesting …
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DatMiyamoto

Video game studio job interview

Hello everyone! So I have an interview for an environment artist position at a game studio where I live. I was wondering if anyone had any advice and tips, I've had a vfx job interview once but n…
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chilemang

Nifty... MayaLT on Steam

Pretty cool... MayaLT is coming to steam it appears. Here is their "coming soon" page on steam. [url]http://store.steampowered.com/app/243580/[/url]
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Anthony

Halp!? How much to charge?

Ive been approached by a potential client with the parameters of the job below; A 3D model for a house walk through imposed over photos of land so you can see how it looks from various angles at gr…
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PyrZern

Modo v.s. Maya

Hey all, I'm going to be graduating and seeking a professional position in the games industry soon, and my student licenses for all my Autodesk products will expire within the next year. I have a cou…
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Anthony

Wacom - Inkling

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqEYbg8dxi8[/ame] :o and full of Daniel Lieskes Sketches ^^
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SnowInChina

Slow or Obsessive?

How do you differentiate between a slow artist or an obsessive artist?
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killnpc

Free high quality Ford Mustang 3D model

Hi all, We've recently hit 1,000 likes on our Facebook page and to say thanks have released one of our high detailed 3D models for free. The model available is a Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, and has …
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VRayMaterials

Google Drive issues

Hey guys, i stupidly purchased an extended google drive license ( 1 TB ) to backup my old work stuff and recent work securely...the thing is , it doesnt allow me to sync a chosen folder...only stuff …
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ZacD

Polycount Personals! (... I need a room in Seattle or Portland.)

Hey PC people. I never thought I'd do this, but I'm posting in GD about finding a place to live. I haven't had much luck on craigslist and need a place by the end of the month. Turns out being male, …
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Vrav

Calculus

Calculus is the language of Satan! Seriously though, is there anybody here that is actually good at it that would be willing to give me some tips? I can't learn this to save my life. It seems like no…
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NegevPro

Anyone heading to insomnia 51 this weekend?

For those of you in the Uk, anyone heading along to the iSeries LAN in Coventry this weekend?
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Lokter

Wouldn't it be sweet if Zbrush5...

... Would let you import .FBX files, keeping your material presets as subtools, and your uv islands as polygroups?
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Monophobe

UE4 tech talk at staffs uni - 17th april

[url]https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unreal-developer-day-thursday-17th-april-tickets-11168446123[/url] Anyone else attending? i've got an afternoon ticket.
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Lokter

first day help

Hey, everyone. I just got a job at a games studio. As a prop artist. I was wondering if you guys had any advice or tips for my first day? this is my first job real job ever, I've had some freelance w…
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Damian Nachman

Self Taught (Digital Tutors)

Morning all i have a question. i would like to subscribe to digital tutors so that i can learn to do CG and Game Art, but i would like to know first if it is a good idea to use them? from what i h…
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EvanTideswell

Polygon Count Question...

Hello all, I'm new around here, and have used the "search" function to look for my answer(s), but didn't find it. I might not be looking in the right areas though, and will gladly take a link to th…
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CoffeeWithGames

Anyone Heading to CTN?

Just curious, anyone here heading to CTN later in the year? [url]http://www.ctnanimationexpo.com/[/url] I'll be going down with a couple of friends. Would be awesome to see any polycounters there. …
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Allan-p

How to move a thread from one topic group to another

Hi there, I created a thread but since the (great) introduction of a 2D focused forum it appears that my thread has been moved into a 3D showcase, rather than the new 2D showcase. Is it possible f…
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Hazzard65

3DS Max 2015 is out! Demo Availible! (Also students' free Subscriptions!)

[CENTER][URL="http://www.autodesk.com/products/autodesk-3ds-max/overview"][IMG]http://blog.motionmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/3dsmax2015.jpg[/IMG] [SIZE="7"][B][COLOR="Red"]Its out![/COLOR][…
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moose

adam is older now

[SIZE="5"]Happy birthday adam![/SIZE] [img]http://i.imgur.com/2e9Sg.gif[/img] [img]http://37.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4v57nP04b1qhy6c9o1_500.gif[/img]
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Mask_Salesman

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