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improving design skills Hello everyone. Does anyone have any tips, tutorials, book suggestions, or any good reference on how to design? I am good at the art side of creating work but my overall design skills greatly need i…	2 Last	Haftoof Jan 2014
Pros and Cons when evaluating a new job A question came up today while I was in thought and I thought I would pose it to the community to see what responses you guys had. What do you guys weigh for pros and cons when evaluating multiple j…	12 Last	PixelMasher Jan 2014
Building my own PC for the first time Hi I need help on buildng a workstation for the first time. It will be used for Modelling , Sculpting and Rendering but i might play game. I've never done this before so feel free to correct me or g…	14 Last	Skamander Jan 2014
Settings in Polycount for Longer Login? Is there a setting in Polycount where you can have a longer login time? The reason I ask is because whenever I try to respond to a post it sometimes takes me a while to type my thoughts down and I a…	8 Last	passerby Jan 2014
Temporary links for VERTEX Vol. 2 downloads Hi, folks, I hope this isn't a problem, but I've uploaded the two available VERTEX Vol 2. files as downloads on a file-hosting site, as a means for those who don't want to download via torrent. …	3 Last	Macrow Jan 2014
The gym for the 3d artist ? Ok sooo...I know the title may look silly :) But since this work require people to keep the same position for extended periods of time,clearly the thing could be dangerous for one's health,especiall…	61 Last	Justin Meisse Jan 2014
Seeing 2d images as 3d... Sooo.. lately i have noticed that I see some regular old 2d images with depth.. It seems to primarily happen with images that have bright blue in them. For example, this images by snake85027 in the…	7 Last	ExcessiveZero Jan 2014
Makerbot hiring entry level modeler & concept artist While doing the hourly freelance gig search: [URL]http://www.makerbot.com/careers/[/URL] Concept artist position must be new cuz I saw it from another site and it's not on their official career page…	3 Last	AviKohl3D Jan 2014
Education in games: Studying abroad for my studies I can't seem to find a thread about this on polycount forums for studying abroad, but I am generally interested in studying in america for my higher education studies, I was wondering if anyone would…	0 Last	SaboR1996 Jan 2014
Ground Branch, will this game revive the tactical squad based genre? I was playing the good old rainbow six and swat 4 lately and noted that this genre basicaly died. Rainbow six kinda dumbed down the " highly tactical and simulation " side to focus it self on storyte…	9 Last	underfox Jan 2014
Wacom Bamboo - Pen and Touch for sale - As new Wacom Bamboo - Pen and Touch for sale. Opened and tested it out for 1/2 hour. I couldn't see myself using a tablet for the work I do (I should have returned it but thought I'd keep hold of it as I mi…	0 Last	Playdo Jan 2014
Digital Lighting and Rendering by Jeremy Birn for sale I have a copy of Digital Lighting and Rendering by Jeremy Birn for sale. It's unread and has been left on my bookshelf, so it's in excellent condition. Open to offers. I'm UK based. My email for thos…	0 Last	Playdo Jan 2014
AC3- Concept Art Reference Help Hey, just found this concept from Assassins Creed 3. I'm struggling to identify certain things in the scene. I've highlighted them and would appreciate it if anyone could tell me there names or anyth…	2 Last	JordanLeigh Jan 2014
Looking for a animation short film... Hi guys! I remember a few years back that I saw an animation short that I at the time though was very cool. Don't remember that much about it... :\| I think it was about a guard/warden who pushed p…	3 Last	eidriaen Jan 2014
Wacom cintiq 22 HD (no touch) for sale I'm selling my Wacom Cintiq. It's 3 1/2 months old in near perfect condition. $1500 absolutely firm. I live in Los Angeles. Email me at [email]avrahamgreenhut@gmail.com[/email] …	0 Last	poopsterspappy Jan 2014
Indiegogo: Abstract FPS asking for some help to make their game fully open-source! [url]http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/resurrect-revenge-of-the-cats-ethernet-as-open-source-project/[/url] [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnRJbxadTO4"]Resurrect Revenge Of The Cats: Ethernet …	0 Last	JKMakowka Jan 2014
Pixel Pusher, You ever get called this? I was once called a pixel pusher by a concept artist I knew who also happens to be one of the biggest asshats I have ever met. I was just wondering just how many of you have had someone call you a…	49 Last	Axios Jan 2014
Help Editing Wood Texture So i found this wood texture that i really like only problem is that its the wrong color and i dont know a good way to edit it so it not just a a color overlay. any suggestions? Reed This is the te…	4 Last	Cibo Jan 2014
Doing my dissertation: Console vs Mobile So I'm currently working on my dissertation for university. I'm researching whether the growth of mobile gaming could damage the future of console games. I have found a reasonable amount of informa…	11 Last	Richard Kain Jan 2014
Why do you enjoy particular style? (fantasy, sci-fi, others) Hey, I am being curious about it for some time, so I think I would ask here. So, there are many things you can create in 3d or just paint. Besides rare exceptions, you can notice that different peop…	14 Last	Justin Meisse Jan 2014
Mocap Tutorial for Games I appreciate that most people who post on Polycount are more interested in modelling and texturing, but I figured this was as good a place to post this. I made a tutorial for motion capture clean-up …	13 Last	Teessider Jan 2014
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Texturing from photos: which reference to use? I'm currently sculpting actors in order to improve my skills in modeling, while achieving likeness. My question is: When texturing from photos, by using[B] zapplink or spotlight[/B], can I use an…	6 Last	Kyle_butler Jan 2014
What music do you like to listen to while you work? I often find listening to certain music while I work helps me get "in the zone" and be more productive overall. For example this song works really well for me because it helps me filter out any backg…	9 Last	Rick Stirling Jan 2014
Modo: Steam Edition Seems like Modo is getting a Steam Exclusive edition that's aimed more at modding and enthusiasts. This might be a good alternative to MayaLT if it's a lot cheaper and allows commercial usage. [url…	99 Last	Dataday Jan 2014
With or without orthographic modeling Hey. I want to ask you guys. When you modeling something, let's say hard surface. I want to start with hard surface, and and in meantime i'll learn anatomy, but i want at least to model something in…	18 Last	Boban Jan 2014
Cover Letter Critique Request: Art Production Intern Telltale Games Hey Polycount: I was wondering if I may ask for critique for this cover letter I want to send to Telltale Games for their Art Production Intern position? ([URL="http://www.telltalegames.com/company/…	17 Last	glynnsmith Jan 2014
Studio Interview Tomorrow... I've accepted their counter offer. I'd just like to say thank you to everyone whoms helped me here; Its been extremely appreciated and I couldn't of asked for more advice; to the people that pmed me…	29 Last	katana Jan 2014
Future of Games Survey Hello Polycounters! [url]https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3GZFS6M[/url] Any chance you could help me out and fill in this survey for me? It's for my university dissertation... Thanks :thumbup:	1 Last	Giggle Jan 2014
What are some good Texture Tutorials? I've spent a good chunk of time searching for specific 3D texturing tutorials with not much luck. If it exists I am looking for how to texture furniture fabric and such. What are some texture tutoria…	10 Last	Equanim Jan 2014
Call of Duty: Ghosts [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQEbPn36m1c"]Call of Duty: Ghosts Masked Warriors Teaser Trailer - YouTube[/ame] [quote]"Everyone was expecting us to make Modern Warfare 4, which would have bee…	246 Last	NegevPro Jan 2014
StarCraft II Art Tools -- Now Available for 3ds Max [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYVnzRmrQZc"]StarCraft II Art Tools -- Now Available! - YouTube[/ame] Create new models, textures, particle effects, animations with 3ds Max plugins [url]http:/…	3 Last	praetus Jan 2014
Speed-Sculpting Videos Hey all, I have just uploaded some speed-sculpting/painting videos to our YouTube channel if any of you are interested! I have used 3D Coat's powerful voxels for a human head and demonstrate how v…	0 Last	J-K Jan 2014
'Booth babes' damage foot traffic, leads at events, study finds [url]http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2014-01-20-booth-babes-damage-foot-traffic-leads-at-events-study-finds?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=european-daily[/url] Maybe you g…	20 Last	Kitty\|Owl Jan 2014
Sci fi design tips or tutorials I am a very big fan of sci fi games, but unfortunately I am not very good at design. Does anyone have any tips or tutorials, whether it be modeling or drawing, on how to design for sci fi environmen…	23 Last	RyanB Jan 2014
New Job (!!!!!) Lets start the year off with a new hire thread, shall we!? After a few years of working at a very small indie studio, I got a new job! weeee. Starting Feb 10th, I`ll be working as a Junior Cinemati…	56 Last	Cody Jan 2014
Cradle - Kickstarter Hey everyone, I have been working on this project and we just went to kickstarter: [url]http://kck.st/1dNEZl6[/url] [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yCBR1tWyrU"]Cradle's Kickstarter Video …	6 Last	jddg5wa Jan 2014
School to do for studies in 3D modeling Hello everyone ! So first of all, I'm sorry for my bad English, I've got a lack of technical vocabulary, so it's a little bit hard for me to explain clearly my situation. I'm 22 now, I started 3D m…	5 Last	Bob911 Jan 2014
Poor Motivational Habits, What do? Well over the last few weeks my motivation levels have been dropping, Like a lot, I feel like I can't do anything, I don't want to do anything, it feels like every program and website is working agai…	2 Last	Justin Meisse Jan 2014
Next-Gen Tech Name Generator! Hi there! I've made a Next-Gen Tech Name Generator so we're now all next-gen ready! :) [url]http://level-design.org/nextgen_generator/[/url] If you have any words to add to the script, let me know!	28 Last	SaboR1996 Jan 2014
How's the Job outlook for new environment artists? Just out of curiosity with the new consoles and everything are job opportunities for environment artists improving? How's the Job market in general for the industry? Still an atmosphere of heavy lay…	7 Last	PixelMasher Jan 2014
Polycount Banners, showcasing your artwork. Make suggestions here! It's that time again [spoiler]where we ask you to do the work for us[/spoiler] where I ask you guys to point out and 'banner worthy' threads happening around Polycount. Or better yet, if you think yo…	96 Last	Lephenix Jan 2014
Exclusive Polycount poster print Limited only to the number preordered. [url]http://www.polycount.com/2013/11/07/a-view-from-the-space-station/[/url] [img]https://s3.amazonaws.com/ShopLocket/images/images/000/051/744/xlarge/polyco…	6 Last	ambershee Jan 2014
ProfessorPoly - Learning 3ds Max after knowing Maya (Course) Hey guys! I released a course a month or two back teaching people that knew how to use "Maya" if they already knew how to use "3ds max". Well I got a lot of messages and people asking for the revers…	17 Last	BradleyWascher Jan 2014
Work on bad game? A vehicle I built a year ago was used for an IOS title at a company I am no longer with. The environment and game play are terrible and not something I would showcase as I did not work on that. Woul…	16 Last	NegevPro Jan 2014
Gaming trends you want gone in 2014 For me, it's the juvenile sense of 'difficulty' that's been pervading most of my steam purchases. I beat most these games without breaking a sweat, and this is coming from someone who never beat any …	174 Last	SHEPEIRO Jan 2014
Havok presents: MINI-GOLF! a Polycount Contest [CENTER][IMG]https://us.v-cdn.net/5021068/uploads/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/mmp_poster.png[/IMG][/CENTER] We are please to announce a brand new 4-week contest, brought to you by the fine folks at H…	0 Last	adam Jan 2014
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Need advice how to start to draw Hey guys, from now on, i will focus all my day in drawing, and i would spend 2-3 hours, in Maya. After that, when i get some level of sense with drawing, i will start use Zbrush. I would want to tel…	17 Last	3DTotal Jan 2014
New job and old obligations? Hey guys I could really use some advice :) I landed a new job, hooray! It's my entry-level dream job. It's an MMO studio that is on the larger side. They've been around the block a few times. (I men…	10 Last	weee Jan 2014