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Rich Diamant using Substance Designer Anyone on the fence about SD should take a look. Such a tremendous tool. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROMRjbvGgxc"]Substance - Rich Diamant's showcase - YouTube[/ame]	63 Last	Goobatastic Dec 2013
UDK vs unity and whats the most next gen looking game on unity? im currently debating whether i should invest my time in learning and building my game in unity or udk. first of all, im looking to build a game that looks and plays like Diablo 3, with its top dow…	52 Last	ambershee Dec 2013
Red Shark News, The end of Pixels Red Shark News, The end of Pixels [IMG]http://www.redsharknews.com/media/k2/items/cache/ba258f107534a10c8806979d240ded84_XL.jpg[/IMG] "Imagine putting tracing paper over an image, drawing over all …	1 Last	ambershee Dec 2013
Ideas for small, yet effective projects. So I will be putting my very first workstation soon and I need to get back into 3D modeling. I've never really been too good at it and it is something I struggle with but i want to get better. I was …	7 Last	maximumsproductions Dec 2013
Decimation master and Udk So I guess the question that I have the most is when is the right time to decimate a model if you intent to put it in to UDK. I mean decimated models look great for the polycount. However for charact…	5 Last	VisceralD Dec 2013
Buying any new tech this holiday season? Just like in the epic South Park episode(s), black friday is coming. Are you guys buying any new tech gadgets? I was thinking about getting an old Microsoft Surface Pro, but I think I will save my …	20 Last	DerekLeBrun Dec 2013
My proposal game! [IMG]http://25.media.tumblr.com/bcfa30fa241b3e8d54c6dae719404e41/tumblr_mx5ux2blru1qgefd7o1_r1_500.gif[/IMG] Hi there, my name is Robert Fink. I think I have a pretty unique story that I would lik…	18 Last	Fink Dec 2013
Images overly contrasted on internet Images overly contrasted from what they looked like in Photoshop. does anyone else get this? I'm trying to upload some low light(everything is visible) images to my new website and they just look li…	6 Last	MM Dec 2013
Game cancels after it releases Anyone had any similar stories they want to share? [url]http://www.kotaku.com.au/2013/11/the-game-so-bad-it-was-cancelled-after-release/[/url]	16 Last	Blaizer Dec 2013
Quantifying Beauty In Representative Art Hey there folks. I don't get to post around on polycount as much as I would like lately so when I do I try to make it count. The thing I want to share with you today is probably the most important pi…	37 Last	d1ver Dec 2013
I'm moving! To freaking NYC! I'll change office in, hopefully, early January! I know Jon Jones is both a Polycounter and an Avalancher, but are there any other NYC-polycounters out there? :) Would be great to hang out for a beer…	11 Last	katana Dec 2013
Recommendations for training books? Hi guys, do you have any recommendations for trainig books (for beginners) about zBrush & 3ds max? Thanks	3 Last	ExcessiveZero Dec 2013
Best modeling package other than 3ds Max?? So I know this is a very broad question, but what app. do you all use other than 3ds Max and why. I ask this because I learned on Max and it has a pretty straight forward learning curve, but it also …	14 Last	thomasp Dec 2013
PC build need help i need help on a build [url]http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1TPg1[/url] is this a good build for high poly modeling, texturing and gaming? my budget is under $1000	24 Last	spectre1130 Dec 2013
Hard surface concept collections Hi, I just finished my first Hard surface vehicle. Im wondering if anyone knows about any hard surface concept collections online?	1 Last	jeremiah_bigley Dec 2013
standardized work routine Hello! I could need some help for my Diploma Thesis. It's called: "Why can a workflow be standardized" ? It would be very helpful to get some Answers from professional people, but everybody is wel…	2 Last	Steve Schulze Dec 2013
Full Zbrush 4R6 licence for sale! Windows. Bought it a few years ago when it was Zbrush 3, have been downloading the updates since so I know its 4R6 and functional. I think $700 is a fair price for it as its $795 new, but feel free to PM me …	1 Last	Skamberin Dec 2013
Talkative = Attractive (?) Hi guys, me and my friend recently just had a discussion about how important is it to be talkative inside a game industry. To be fair my experience only about 3 years in this industry and I'm on my f…	27 Last	PixelMasher Nov 2013
Outlast This seems appropriate for Halloween. im psyched. :D [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GPf3MdVOKI"]Outlast - Official Trailer from Red Barrels (Full version) - YouTube[/ame]	11 Last	Chai Nov 2013
Game Engine Survey Hi Polycount, I'm a student from the UK studying Games Design and was wondering if any of you could fill out a quick survey for a paper i'm writing on Game Engine choices in the modern day. [url]h…	12 Last	Helreaper Nov 2013
Should I buy this book on game preproduction? Hello everybody, Could you tell me your opinion on this game design book please and if I should buy it or not? I don't want to part with the money if it is complete crap. [url]http://www.worldoflev…	4 Last	mats effect Nov 2013
Mouse scroll buttons. I have a problem. My mouse scroll buttons keep breaking. The rest of the mouse is still perfectly fine, but the middle mouse button (which I use in 3DSmax for the camera, and in the browser for openi…	9 Last	maximumsproductions Nov 2013
Character Creation Process - Questionnaire Hello, I am conducting research for my dissertation project and would like to ask you to help me with my task by completing my questionnaire. This questionnaire has been produced in order to gain cur…	1 Last	MM Nov 2013
GameMaker Studio Standard Edition is currently free There's a promotion going on right now that allows you to get a free licensed copy of the standard edition of GameMaker studio for free right now. [url]http://gamemakerblog.com/2013/11/25/gamemaker-…	0 Last	NegevPro Nov 2013
New PC Monitor Advice? Hey Guys, The time has come for me to spend out on a new monitor since ive finally been able to update my rig \o/ Just to make it clear, im looking for a monitor that is more for art rather than g…	2 Last	ichidan Nov 2013
Games Art & Animation Enquiry 2013 Hello The [URL="http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=68766"]UH Animation[/URL] courses are currently asking industry to answer a few questions. Your answers will help us make informed str…	1 Last	littleclaude Nov 2013
Should I but this book on game preproduction? Please delete this, I am sorry for double posting.	0 Last	AndroidBebop Nov 2013
Rapid Character Pipeline for Games - CG Society Workshop Hey all! Just wanted to mention a new workshop package through CG Society, called [URL="http://workshops.cgsociety.org/courseinfo.php?id=456"]Rapid Character Pipeline for Games[/URL]. This is an 11…	0 Last	jderiggi Nov 2013
Super Fun Time Released! Hello Polycount! Over the last year (plus a few months), I've been working away at an iOS game alongside a great team, and it's finally come out. It's been quite a journey - we tried to raise fund…	5 Last	indian_boy Nov 2013
Need a 5th category for Review Hello all. I am about to hit final review in a week , and since my school does not have a review sheet for a level design or environmental artist , I have to submit one for approval. This is what I …	4 Last	Snader Nov 2013
New Media Molecule Game! Tearaway! Oh man! Makes me want to buy a Vita.. [URL="http://kotaku.com/5934677/youre-the-god-of-a-paper-world-in-media-molecules-tearaway"]http://kotaku.com/5934677/youre-the-god-of-a-paper-world-in-media-mo…	11 Last	imyj Nov 2013
TED talk from videogame animator Tom I stole this from Lee Amarakoon, I know some artists suffer from being insecure, and it's cool to have a talk relevent to our industry. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PW8U0FKnZ7c"]Being insec…	30 Last	pior Nov 2013
Autodesk University and CAVE Less than a week until CAVE, which is a new creative conference at Autodesk University in Las Vegas. There will be great sessions, parties (including one with special guest John Cleese where he will …	0 Last	Sonja Muller Nov 2013
VERTEX #2 Content Call We are getting close to cutting off the content for the second book and still have a few spots open for content submissions. If you would like to contribute to this please start by sending us your po…	11 Last	EarthQuake Nov 2013
Degree's and Internships I know threads like this pop up alot but I couldn't really find an applicable one to my question. So I'm most likely gonna go to a 4 year college and apply for something like chemistry for my major a…	29 Last	Velktri Nov 2013
Carmack leaves Id Just seen this posted on JC's twitter feed. End of an era. [url]http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/205539/John_Carmack_officially_leaves_id_Software.php?[/url] [i]"In two separate tweets, Carmack (…	32 Last	vargatom Nov 2013
Super Mario 3D World So while the next gen systems are launching, Nintendo has put out a game that is getting crazy high scores. A bunch of perfect scores from some sites. If anyone is on the fence about getting a WiiU, …	29 Last	Richard Kain Nov 2013
Grimecraft - POK I just finished up my new EP, POK	0 Last	North Nov 2013
Verold Studio, upload, tweak, discuss and share 3D content on the web. [CENTER]▂▄▅▆▇ Verold Master Thread ▇▆▅▄▂[/CENTER] [URL="http://studio.verold.com/"]Verold Studio[/URL] - [URL="http://studio.verold.com/pr…	29 Last	littleclaude Nov 2013
Game artist social networking I've been wanting to expand my 3d social network, so tonight I broke down tonight and got a Facebook and a linkedin. Is there a polycount registry somewhere to connect with other artists? Or, what's …	28 Last	fightpunch Nov 2013
Verold Master Thread [CENTER] ▂▄▅▆▇ Verold Master Thread ▇▆▅▄▂ Verold : [url]http://verold.com/[/url][/CENTER] Import your 3D models from Maya, 3D Studio Max…	4 Last	littleclaude Nov 2013
What do people generally like here and aspire to game wise?? Idk fellows, It always seems as though I am out of loop or not as hyped about the titles that people here often reference or make huge threads about usually aren't things I usually would play unles…	49 Last	Joopson Nov 2013
rendering question in maya first of all, i almost know next to nothing when it comes to rendering. i know there are tutorials out there( mostly for vRay, mental ray, etc.), but those seem more geared towards animation and not …	5 Last	ysalex Nov 2013
Looking for a game engine with an advanced terrain editor Hi, I am looking for a game engine that has some advanced features when in comes to terrain sculpting and painting. I know this is kind of a weird question, so i will explain some more. Basicly what…	4 Last	Justin Meisse Nov 2013
Valve developing their own VR headset? It looks as though the Oculus Rift has some competition. This should be interesting. [URL]http://www.geek.com/games/valve-will-unveil-a-virtual-reality-headset-with-full-steam-support-in-january-157…	11 Last	NegevPro Nov 2013
Alienware m17x - to purchase or not to purchase Hey guys, I'm in the market for a new laptop. I found a guy near me looking to sell his relatively new Alienware m17x for 2,000$ - Cnd. here are the specs. Intel Quad Core i7- 4930MX "Haswell Bri…	24 Last	littleclaude Nov 2013
Breaking out of the CSGO workshop The Items section for CSGO has been out for roughly 2 months and already it has double to amount of submissions of Team Fortress 2. That is because of how easy it is to create your own skins and uplo…	7 Last	NegevPro Nov 2013
New PC Monitor Suggestions Hey guys I'll cut to the chase. Christmas is coming up and what better time than to ask Santa for a new monitor. See, I recently got a new PC that is far better than what I used to have but I kept my…	11 Last	mollygarvan Nov 2013
BF4 OST These videos have been deleted.	8 Last	mollygarvan Nov 2013
Autobiographies on game artist's and developers journeys into the industry After reading countless post on here about peoples journeys on getting into the industry and also after watching the [COLOR="red"]TEDtalk with Tomas Jech[/COLOR] and with the upcoming release of [COL…	2 Last	JamesMeader Nov 2013