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Employers Reserve your SIGGRAPH 2013 Job Fair Booth Now! Become a Job Fair Exhibitor at SIGGRAPH 2013! Take your place among the leading companies in the computer graphics industry. [url]http://www.creativeheads.net/siggraphLanding_nx.aspx[/url] The Job …	0 Last	COLLHEADS Jun 2013
SRW workshop with Scott Robertson, Neville Page, Sparth, and more Hi all, There'll be a workshop coming up in Taiwan on July 1st-9th. We're proud to invite grand master concept artists Scott Robertson, Neville Page, and Sparth also animation style artists Yoriko It…	0 Last	Camille Kuo Jun 2013
Sketchfast #5 - Monsters University! Hello Polycount! We have just announced our new 72 hour competition for over the weekend - the theme is to imagine and model a character that could fit into the world of Monsters University. The c…	0 Last	Sketchfab Jun 2013
How to Embed Youtube? EDIT: Ok, now I look like a fool cause half of these work... But they didnt work in other threads... I tried posting that first link, the exact same way, in the xbone thread, but it didnt work.... wh…	6 Last	VPrime Jun 2013
Overseas? To go or not So I did quite a bit of research into going abroad to teach English. This was supposed to be a backup to my backup plan, but now seeming like it's my only plan. I thought I would be able to patch s…	20 Last	soundlust Jun 2013
Xbox One games round up What do you guys think of the xbox games so far? i think there the best. heres a funny summary [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVVP01_iiEc"]XBOX ONE The Games Roundup at E3 \| SBTV Games & Ga…	3 Last	Justin Meisse Jun 2013
Buildings dimensions Hello, I am totally noob in Google Sketchup. I have a school project which is to create a 3D model of a building of my choice and then to export that model to Google Earth/Maps. How to get detai…	5 Last	Mr Whippy Jun 2013
favourite E3 announcements so far? so what is everybodies favourite E3 announcements so far? mine has to be STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT! oh god i screamed	189 Last	MikeC Jun 2013
Best method for making modular textures into varied final maps? I'm working on a project where I have around 100 buildings to texture. They are all your usual UK type houses, so bricks etc. I can get away with a diffuse slapped on with some UV tweakery and phot…	4 Last	Mr Whippy Jun 2013
Non-violent video games A comment by [url="http://www.polycount.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1859427&postcount=35"]Zwebbie[/url], the current slew of E3 games, and some other assorted things got me thinking. What good nonviolen…	46 Last	levin Jun 2013
300 : Rise of an Empire HELL YES!!!!! It's about time! :D :D [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zqy21Z29ps"]300: Rise of an Empire - Official Trailer 1 [HD] - YouTube[/ame]	17 Last	Blaizer Jun 2013
Recommended Courses I could Apply to Blender? Hello everybody, long time forum lurker in here. I am in awe at the incredible stuff you post everyday, so thanks for the inspiration. I am learning 3D modelling and traditional art on my own. It is…	3 Last	SnowInChina Jun 2013
SDK Released for Chivalry: Medieval Warfare Hey everyone! Great news, so we've gone ahead and released the alpha version of the SDK for Chivalry: Medieval Warfare for those of you who want to create your own everythings for head and limb sev…	5 Last	skylebones Jun 2013
How close can game music legally be to another? I was watching the Runescape 3 video and..... Song at 0:22 [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKZAA_9mQGg"]RuneScape 3: Sizzle - YouTube[/ame] Song at 0:50 [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=…	13 Last	Makkon Jun 2013
Drawing Fundamentals I've been using the search function and researching on this magical fundamentals of drawing that I've apparently missed out on. To clarify further, I've been in art school for a year now and I've c…	18 Last	MagicSugar Jun 2013
Would you dig this ? [URL]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22872826[/URL] :thumbup: Early days for this stuff but FPS would be a blast on this thing :) 15+ hours game on your feet, would also keep you fit !!!	3 Last	Xelioth Jun 2013
Could the Mercenaries franchise be up for licensing? Just a few moments ago, I spoke to an EA employee over the phone. I asked about licensing a discontinued game, the Mercenaries franchise. Through the conversation, there was no sign of denial, the em…	1 Last	Justin Meisse Jun 2013
iPad game making app looking for beta testers! Hi everyone, We're working on an iPad app that allows users to make their own games with no programming. We're in the final stages of development and now need more people to play with it, provide t…	0 Last	VPrime Jun 2013
Turkey, protests against the prime minister and the government Hello people of polycount, This is not related to games nor art. If this gets deleted I won't open a new thread about this. I'm writing just to let you know for I know this is a humane community of …	19 Last	EmAr Jun 2013
Substance now on Steam - Dota2 Ready + Discounts Substance Designer is finally up on [url=http://store.steampowered.com/app/238710]Steam right there![/url] Thanks to everyone who voted for us on Greenlight. [URL=http://store.steampowered.com/app/2…	5 Last	TrevorJ Jun 2013
EVE-VR Art/Design Breakdown I've always wanted to contribute more to Polycount since I joined. Its been so instrumental in me becoming a better game artist and the community shares so much, I hope with this I might finally have…	4 Last	FlynT Jun 2013
Your favorite portfolio? Hi everyone! I would like to know what are your favorite portfolios? There are so many talented people, but few are seen. Theses are my favorite: - [url]http://www.ilyanedyal.com/[/url] - [url]htt…	70 Last	peanut Jun 2013
Is anyone else slightly aroused by the new Mac Pro? [CENTER][url]http://www.apple.com/mac-pro/[/url][/CENTER] I mean I'm no fan of Apple due to their restrictive 'walled garden' philosophies but this thing makes me more than a little excited. I imag…	62 Last	Joopson Jun 2013
WW1 kick starter [url]http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/595044156/ww1-virtual-trench[/url] There is hardly anything about WW1 in games these days and since the centenary for WW1 is next year I imagine this kick st…	17 Last	Phil101 Jun 2013
Mac Pro - New upcoming machine! [I][COLOR="Yellow"]Please leave your fanboy hat and the "but I can built a fugly ass pc for 1/3 the price" shoes at the door and look at the specs of this box from a professional point of view.[/COLO…	3 Last	Baj Singh Jun 2013
TMNT: Out of the Shadows [B]Pre-Alpha / Some Leo Action[/B] [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO7GAZcAZuA[/url] [B]Raphael[/B] [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yvc3QX9UTpw[/url] [B]Michaelangelo [/B] [url]https://ww…	6 Last	monster Jun 2013
Warframe has been announced [URL="http://www.playwarframe.com"][img]http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/6475/warframebeta.jpg[/img][/URL] [url]www.playWarframe.com[/url] Hey all, just wanted to post this up to get the word out…	141 Last	dfacto Jun 2013
The Sedentary Life Of A Dev: Staying healthy in the workplace? Being rooted to our desks day-in day-out is the nature of our jobs. But how long can we last in such a sedentary career. What can we do to battle against this slow death sentence heh. [I]How many so…	43 Last	Nysuatro Jun 2013
Sketchfab portfolio I was wondering what you guys thought of using sketchfab for a portfolio? It uses html 5 so no plugins required. [url]https://sketchfab.com/portfolio/tour/sample[/url]	4 Last	Lloydyy89 Jun 2013
Iain Banks, a great sci-fi writer, passes on. One of my favorite authors of late passed away today at age 59. If you like sci-fi, check out his novel[I] Use of Weapons[/I]. Really a great story.	5 Last	Irreal Jun 2013
What to make for my portfolio? Hi guys. I'm planning to spend the next few months to make some really solid finished characters for my portfolio. It would be really helpful if I could get some feedback on what I should make. At th…	4 Last	Alberto Rdrgz Jun 2013
therad full of self criticism of why i can't find any job hi all! I started working in industry few years ago and i'am wondering why i can't find any job. here is link to my gallery [url]http://zxcman.cghub.com/[/url]	26 Last	slipsius Jun 2013
Crytek UK and many more at the UHAnimation Expos Watch live our very own Polycount members Scott Homer & Jose Lopes from Crytek UK and many more great talks, read on UHAnimation Expos	7 Last	almighty_gir Jun 2013
Hardcore music scene? Anyone into 'Hardcore' on here? Bands like Cold World, Kids like Us, Dirty Money, Converge, ect? (Sorry if there's already been a thread like this...)	29 Last	cptSwing Jun 2013
Investigation: A Video Game Studio From Hell Interesting article sent to me by a friend, it would be interesting to hear from any former or current employees at Trendy Entertainment. [url]http://kotaku.com/investigation-a-video-game-studio-fro…	22 Last	ExcessiveZero Jun 2013
Used Games Anyone who works in this industry knows that used games are slowly killing the industry. The drop off of sales for games used to be nice and slow, where now it's a cliff. There are a number of ways t…	142 Last	Bibendum Jun 2013
Super simple portfolio template Hey all, I was updating my site over the weekend and decided to create a simple template that can be used for creating a portfolio site that the community can have/modify. I'd like to get any ideas o…	54 Last	Meteora Jun 2013
Do You even Lead? Your vision of perfect Art Director Hello fellows! I hope the topic fits into technical talk cuz it's about work xD I know there where few similar topics before but I didn't get much information from them. I would like to start open d…	14 Last	JacqueChoi Jun 2013
ANIMATION, GAMING studio artists WATCH OUT.-Stephen Silver I was linked this by a friend today. Never been in the industry so I have nothing much to say about it but could be an interesting discussion point. [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H28CDpPF1Lo&f…	82 Last	Jason Young Jun 2013
Saints Row IV pre-purchase now up on steam! I AM SO FUCKING EXCITED! can't wait for the dubstep gun, and i want to see what the 'merica gun does too hahaha :D [img]http://storefront.steampowered.com/v/gfx/apps/206420/extras/new_banner(pre_or…	0 Last	almighty_gir Jun 2013
Murdered: Soul Suspect I posted the trailer on the youtube thread, but now that i see a little more about the game, it looks intriguing enough to make a new thread. Any one have an opinion so far? LA Noire was awesome, …	5 Last	ambershee Jun 2013
anyone live in arnold , nottingham? bit of a long shot . but I know some of the guys on the forum live in nottingham. Just wondered if anyone could give me any info on Arnold as I heard it's a bit rough in places and I was thinking of …	0 Last	Ruz Jun 2013
The Humble Indie Bundle 8 new indie bundle DRM free pay what you want. Little Inferno, Awesomenauts, Capsized, Thomas Was Alone, Dear Esther, Hotline Miami and Proteus on Mac, Windows and Linux. [URL]https://www.humblebu…	22 Last	Stinger88 Jun 2013
In the digital economy, we'll soon all be working for free Very interesting article.Being a freelancer some points she raises ring true. [url]http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/jun/05/digital-economy-work-for-free[/url]	7 Last	Richard Kain Jun 2013
HARBINGER DOWN : A Practical Creature FX Film - kickstarter Just wanted to share this an try and give it some love. I'm a huge fan of animatronics and "real" FX and would love to see movie makers go back to the "old ways". Digital/CG FX are used far too muc…	0 Last	Stinger88 Jun 2013
Getting away from game development @ my desk Just wondering if anyone has any ideas for me, I'm looking to get into game development away from my desk. I'd rather be sitting on the couch, sitting outside on the deck etc, but still be writing …	48 Last	Jarvgrimr Jun 2013
The Punk Genre and Games. What are some good examples of Steam punk and/or Diesel Punk from games? Ones that had a consistent believable world. To me dishonored and Thief are off branches as they seem more 16-18th century…	19 Last	Harry Jun 2013
Advice sought - Work opportunity; Character Art for kids show Hey all, I am a 3D artist, and I have gotten involved with a small 2D animation studio (in Australia) for some prospective work. I am a recent graduate, so any sniff of work has been jumped upon, an…	7 Last	Jarvgrimr Jun 2013
Closed The Last of us What does everyone think of Naughty dogs game 'The last of us'? I thinks its got a really cool concept. Heres a good description video of it. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etRDP94KEE8"]The Las…	0 Last	ZandiBrowne Jun 2013
LinkedIn - Time to Connect ! So I'm late to the whole LinkedIn part of the internet, but better late then never! Just wanted to drop my profile here (also now in my sig.) for those who know me/seen my work/or are interested in …	3 Last	TheDarkKnight Jun 2013