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Humble Weekly Bundle - THQ [url]http://www.humblebundle.com/weekly[/url] [quote] Four amazingly epic games. The Humble Weekly Sale features a new deal every Tuesday. Be sure to jump on this amazing offer before it's gone! Thi…	3 Last	R3D Mar 2013
What program can I use to check my in-game GPU VRAM usage and temperatures? Thank you. The only ones I found seem to be for overclock tweaking but not really in-game monitoring.	5 Last	Andreas Mar 2013
Unity and Facebook Quite fancy stuff... good for indies and big companies and their developers. [url]http://blogs.unity3d.com/2013/03/26/unity-and-facebook-are-now-in-a-relationship-and-its-awesome/[/url]	1 Last	[Deleted User] Mar 2013
Photoshop CS6 (beta out) [URL="http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/photoshopcs6/"]http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/photoshopcs6/[/URL] I'm definitely going to be trying this beta. Biggest thing for me, is Adobe Raw 7.0, so…	97 Last	Michael Knubben Mar 2013
Remember Me Didn't see this one up, looks beautiful! What an interesting setting and pitch. Comes out in June! [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XQ1oV-jhHc"]Remember Me 'Memory Remix Gameplay @ GamesCom…	10 Last	DarkStar Mar 2013
3D Building Demolition Tools Hello everyone, I'm currently working on my dissertation project and I need some help from you guys :) I created a small survey (4min max) and I kindly ask you to do me a favour and fill that in fo…	10 Last	PMarjanski Mar 2013
Seattle PC Meetup .. Right now we have: March 15th, 6:30 PM @ Acropolis Pizza in Kirkland. [url]http://www.acropolispizzapasta.com/index.html[/url] Address: [url]http://tinyurl.com/a8y2uv9[/url] Karmageddon was the o…	108 Last	benji Mar 2013
Why you need an education There have been countless "should I go to art school threads." The answer is no. Don't waste your time or money on any art or game school. With that out of the way, you may want to get an education. …	81 Last	DarkStar Mar 2013
Overkill releases blunt sexistic promo video [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm5N4yjWFWs"]Payday The Heist - Interview at Overkill Studios by Sophie Angner & Nina Strauss (Top Model Sweden) - YouTube[/ame] So there you have it. As a m…	5 Last	DrunkShaman Mar 2013
Book recommendation: Real time rendering Some time ago I bought a book called "Real time rendering. I've been trying to work my way through it but its taking some time. (its a 1000 pages) I've been having a blast so far catching up on proc…	7 Last	Kwramm Mar 2013
Mobile Asset Creation - (Character Based) Hi world, I'm currently working on a couple characters for a sims like game for android/iphone, which involves customization of the characters clothing and accessories etc. My question is can anyone …	5 Last	miya-t Mar 2013
UI graphics? Does anyone know of any websites or tutorials or general material just for UI graphic design? Some places with challenges around UI for games/other things? Are there such challenges ever within Polyc…	12 Last	Elisabet.YA Mar 2013
Just updated my Game Art Website, What do you think? Critique? Any Ideas or any critiquing would be appreciated thanks :) It's both my website & Blog It's not brought out yet but I plan to do so in the future Website/Blog - [url]http://carlkdesign.wordpress.co…	6 Last	CarlK3D Mar 2013
blizzard f2p trading card game So Blizzard said they would anounce something at PAX. This turns out to be a free to play trading card game. [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=vF_PdZybRJE#[/url]! [url]htt…	37 Last	ambershee Mar 2013
Tips and tricks for in-house contractors? What pitfalls to avoid? I have a few questions about in-house contracting. What are some things you should request from a studio up front when taking an in house contracting job. Health benefits, overtime pay, taxes, be…	0 Last	Zepic Mar 2013
Closed UE4 Hey all! I'm sure some of you have heard the rumours of the new Unreal Engine. Does anybody know if there is going to be a revamped fracture tool?	2 Last	DrunkShaman Mar 2013
In House Art Test I applied to a studio and took an art test, I passed and they asked me to come down for an interview, and to take a in house art test. Has anyone ever had a similar experience? is this a norm for ga…	30 Last	Wesley Mar 2013
Closed ... [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=xKLRGJYna-8[/url] ...That is all.	1 Last	Sythen Mar 2013
the Art in 3d Art? Hello everybody, so my buddy and I had this heated argument about art in 3d art. (I know this sounds really stupid already, bear with me :P) He believes that making hard surface models, in particula…	18 Last	almagwhitton Mar 2013
Adobe After Effects/Polycount Does anyone know of a forum like polycount, but would be a good equivalent for After Effects?	4 Last	VelvetElvis Mar 2013
God of War 4 [url]www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/719555/god-of-war-4-resume-listing-confirms-what-we-already-knew/[/url] Personally I'm not a fan of the series, but I'm sure plenty of you here are :)	58 Last	almagwhitton Mar 2013
Game Design Dailies Hey Everyone! I've decided to start a blog for Game Designers to practice their craft on a new blog. Each day a new game design criteria will be posted to the blog and everyone has a chance to leave…	0 Last	CurtWad Mar 2013
PAX East March 22nd, Boston Who will be there? We just bought our tickets. We'll be exhibiting there and would totally be up for hanging out for networking after hours. Anyone?	36 Last	Eric Chadwick Mar 2013
Character design within type-based creature characters; codifying conventions Hello Polycount, I am currently doing a dissertation on character design within video games, specifically creatures/monsters of elemental and magical types, trying to distinguish patterns within ea…	8 Last	Bandersnatch Mar 2013
where to start? Hey, i dont know if this is the right forum but i didnt know where to ask i have basic knowledge of maya and zbrush and rendering with vray/mental ray but what id really like to learn is when i look …	2 Last	ducckz Mar 2013
3D Printing? I've known about it for quite some time but i have been doing alot of research lately and came across a site called shapeways.com. Wondering if any can vouch for them? Thanks.	1 Last	EricHall Mar 2013
Why having Connections doesn´t help you get a Job So let me clarify that first. technically, having connections does help you get a job. but at the same time it doesn´t, because you [I]know[/I] that. so what benefit does it have for you that you [I…	81 Last	Ninjas Mar 2013
Would someone let me interview him/her? Hello, This is going to sound like a bit of a weird request maybe. But let me explain. At school I'm following a course about getting a job after you graduate. An assignment we've got is to intervie…	13 Last	Alphavader Mar 2013
FaceShift: Kinect facial animation recording [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxT0Xti4yG0"]Autodesk Labs: Project Pinocchio and Xbox 360 Kinect FaceShift - YouTube[/ame] Thought this was very impressive. I really enjoy seeing stuff like th…	0 Last	ZacD Mar 2013
Breaking In: Isaiah Sherman Bungie recently published an article on my buddy Isaiah Sherman at bungie, check it out, there are some wisdoms to be had for folks looking to break into the industry and of course, like a boss :) …	9 Last	seforin Mar 2013
NDA's - are they forever? I was just curious about this as I have worked for some companies who have said that I can 'never' show the work I have done for them In some of these cases there are good solid reasons for this in t…	17 Last	Blaizer Mar 2013
DISCUSSION: Is game art enough for a videogame to be "timeless"? I asked this question to our Fans on Facebook ([URL="https://www.facebook.com/Polycount"]Shameless[/URL]) and we're getting some great replies already (50+ in less than 10 minutes). I wanted to ask …	30 Last	comham Mar 2013
How long does it take to design a character? Hey, I was wondering if you guys could help me out with some of my uni work. I am writing a piece for uni on working freelance/for a client and one of the things I found was that it took much longer …	5 Last	Bibendum Mar 2013
Natural Selection 2 Hey guys! I looked to see if there was an existing NS2 thread but couldn't find one, so thought I'd make one here now :) We are releasing the final big update for the beta of NS2 today, which invol…	80 Last	PogoP Mar 2013
Anyone familiar with Gameloft's hiring process? I understand in general they give you a art test once they received your application, and then you get an interview if they like your test. But my question is how long does each step usually take, li…	39 Last	santtiagohoyos Mar 2013
Relationships and new jobs (Please come with open minds) Alright so...hmm, where do I even start with this I am realistically (not counting my chickens before they hatch but I still have to set things in motion regardless and think about things) facing a …	60 Last	almighty_gir Mar 2013
New Ultima game on Kickstarter [url]http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/portalarium/shroud-of-the-avatar-forsaken-virtues-0[/url] From the original maker. Looks like another remake that will surpass its own goal.	23 Last	Zepic Mar 2013
27Q Crossover monitors finally a at normal retailer Finally these monitors are available outside of eBay. [url]http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?p_id=9579&seq=1&format=2[/url] You get around the same price as the eBay auctions, $390. But…	0 Last	ZacD Mar 2013
Alien vs. Predator Official Fan Art Contest by FOX Digital Entertainment [IMG]http://www.angrymobgames.com/avp/AVP_Evolution_800x150.png[/IMG] [B]Enter the official Alien vs. Predator: Evolution Fan Art Contest![/B] Submit your AVP themed artwork here: [URL=http://www.…	8 Last	Kot_Leopold Mar 2013
Advice: Building a New Computer I've been feeling a little limited with my current computer. I have been considering how soon I should upgrade. I would like to have a machine that lasts me a few years. Software wise my most dema…	22 Last	Overlord Mar 2013
How long should a modeling art test take? Hey guys, I got an art test to do for a potential job today. I basically have to model two things. They are fairly simple in design but one design is very detailed, the other object is a rough sket…	17 Last	Mark Dygert Mar 2013
From TV to game Animation Any possibilities to switch from TV animation to game animation? Where i live we don't have Game studios, only TV, a lot of them. So i really want to work on game, in order so, i need some experienc…	9 Last	Mark Dygert Mar 2013
Dark/moody Music for trailer Good morning/afternoon ladies and gentlemen of PolyCount! I'm looking for a song that I can use for a trailer I wil be creating soon. I'm looking for something like Fever Ray's 'if I had a heart',…	6 Last	JoshVanZuylen Mar 2013
Anyone use 3D programs to help draw? So I find myself opening Wings3d from time to time to create mock concept environments I drew on paper. For example, say I'm drawing a room but I don't know how far I should put a chair next to a tab…	11 Last	Weirdboy Mar 2013
Who are your art influences and why? For me I got tons. Such as: [B] Maxwell Atoms's Billy and Mandy[/B] Oh man, even though I always drew, it was this show that pushed me over to edge to seriously consider drawing. [IMG]http://i.imgur…	9 Last	Hazardous Mar 2013
Illusion question I don't think this would count as a technical question lol Im trying to think of something and I need some advice from way better artists The problem is here: [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/qhAd0aC.png[…	18 Last	ZacD Mar 2013
Low Poly Zombie Character As part of my development on Super Kart Racing, I'm trying to come up with incentives to draw interest in the game. This character is for sale on Unity's Asset Store. [url]http://u3d.as/content/fat-…	0 Last	Polynurb Mar 2013
obscura's question Hi everybody, i hope its not the wrong section to ask this, but... Is this enough, to call it "portfolio", and can i apply for jobs with this, or i need to make more things (or different)? [URL="http…	3 Last	Obscura Mar 2013
Please review my new site and suggest me how to improve it. Here the site link Please review my new site and suggest me how to improve it. Here the site link [URL="http://brushesphotoshop.net/"]Brushes photoshop[/URL] But about optimisation: I think u should make a pagination …	0 Last	freebrushes Mar 2013
Latest games & character poly count question I recently got the opportunity to delve into games like Mass Effect 3, Saints Row the Third and Max Payne 3. These games have characters with poly counts that seem very high. How many polygons are mo…	6 Last	eld Mar 2013