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Thesis about 3D animation Hola! I am in my third year at a University in Sweden and it is time for me to write my thesis. I study 3D-graphics and lately I have focused more and more of my time and work on 3D animation. This …	1 Last	ZacD Dec 2012
Programming - Tutorial or forum suggestions? Hey all, So, I've done a bit of programming before with actionscript 3 in flash, and I was decent at it. Understood it. But, now I want to try and learn a bit more advanced stuff so I can possibly p…	22 Last	DrunkShaman Dec 2012
12/12/12 Sir Paul McCartney to sing for Nirvana at Sandy benefit concert For those that like it, Sir Paul McCartney is set to sing and play with Nirvana tonight, it should be broadcasted to about two billion people. Have a look for yourself: [url]http://www.cbc.ca/news/…	4 Last	peanut Dec 2012
Your Turn lol edit.	20 Last	Selaznog Dec 2012
UK game industry tax breaks - eligibility criteria [URL="http://www.develop-online.net/news/42752/Revealed-The-video-games-cultural-test"]http://www.develop-online.net/news/42752/Revealed-The-video-games-cultural-test[/URL] Of course, these tax brea…	4 Last	lysaara Dec 2012
Companies in Vancouver Hello, I'm a student at Capilano University, and one of the projects that I have is to gather a list of digital animation companies in Vancouver. Since I would like to focus on game development, I h…	10 Last	ScudzAlmighty Dec 2012
METRO 2033 FREE on Steam until dec. 16tth Just hit the "like" button and you will get a serial code install metro2033.exe and copy and paste product key let steam do the rest. [url]https://www.facebook.com/MetroVideoGame?sk=app_39584063049…	5 Last	PaulP Dec 2012
Steam... On linux! Celebrate good times.. Cmon! [url]http://www.ozcarguide.com/technology/gaming/3089-steam-for-linux-games[/url] It's a celebration! [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GwjfUFyY6M[/ame] (on a sepa…	49 Last	Drav Dec 2012
Feedback needed for Cape Chronicles Hey guys! We're getting ready to move into full production with our game now, and I'd really appreciate it if you took just a few minutes to take a survey! [url]https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/vi…	0 Last	Makkon Dec 2012
Games you want to be released. So the idea is to post games you want to be released, it can be a game that is being made, a sequel, a made up game or whatever you want. What i can think of now is. New: Half life New: Day Of Def…	115 Last	phixel Dec 2012
Wasteland 2 crowdsourced experiment Hey guys, seems like wasteland 2 devs are trying a crowdsourced model creation, kinda like Valve i guess.Looks like the deadline is 1 week from now, so goodluck.I personally wanna try this thou i nev…	18 Last	Razz Mattazz Dec 2012
The Humble THQ Bundle (ALL OF THESE GAMES) [quote]Seven legendary titles to rock your gaming library. The Humble THQ Bundle is here with a colossal onslaught of esteemed titles. Pay $1 or more for Steam keys for Company of Heroes (and its two…	37 Last	almighty_gir Dec 2012
Devolution of Design If you´ve seen windows 8´s metro surface, then you probably know what this thread is about. [IMG]http://cdn.iwastesomuchtime.com/5192012043239windows8vsaol.jpeg[/IMG] what the hell is happening? no…	36 Last	Racer445 Dec 2012
where to buy 3d models? hello I am wondering if anyone knows of any good websites to buy 3d models whether they are free or cost a little bit. I am currently doing a project and 50% of my level can be models I have not made…	2 Last	3Dash Dec 2012
Polycount website very slow? The last couple of days I had issues with Polycount website loading very VERY slow, and I was wondering if anyone else had this issue? It's not just my PC at home, it's the same at work.	26 Last	vik Dec 2012
custom clothing supplier Ok so I have been working with spreadshirt for the last few months trying to get some swag made for my game. So far all the stuff I have revived from them has been mehh at best. So i'm looking for a …	0 Last	Thegodzero Dec 2012
Unlimited uploads on Sketchfab Sketchfab will offer free unlimited uploads for all as soon as we reach 20,000 users, help us spread the word! [URL="http://sketchfab.com/overlord"]sketchfab.com/overlord[/URL] [b]Lego Sco…	0 Last	Sketchfab Dec 2012
Recruiters? Forgive me if I'm bringing up already explored and asked topics, but I have a couple questions about recruiters, and was wondering if people knew anything about the pros and cons of working with them…	8 Last	Kwramm Dec 2012
Closed Facial modelling review	0 Last	eVian Dec 2012
getting in touch with indie developers... does anyone know websites where I could network with indie devs? Still dont have a folio yet but just for scouting purposes. Thanks!	11 Last	Rockley Bonner Dec 2012
Can anyone do me a quick favor? I am snowed in and with nothing to do, i wanted to work something this weekend but i forgot to export my 3d file into an OBJ or FBX because i have max 2010 st home and this was created 2013. Could i…	9 Last	Lazerus Reborn Dec 2012
Question from the p3d.in team Hi again people! We're again in need of a little help deciding on something! This time is about [B]reflection maps[/B]: What is you experience with them, How do you use them? What type of reflectio…	10 Last	ZacD Dec 2012
Can i follow you? -Twitter Hey guys,just recently made a twitter,Any of you care to post your twitter name? id like to add some fellow game devs. You can add me too -JohnCheathem	49 Last	agarcellano Dec 2012
Criminalympics 2013 Hello guys and gals! I just thought i'd spread the word of this awesome project underway at Landslide Studios in the UK. I'm currently a student of Games Art at the University of Teesside in the Nort…	5 Last	Criminalympics Dec 2012
Nvidia Graphics card with 3d tv's Hi, I'm interested in purchasing a 3dtv and using it as a monitor for my computer. I currently using an Nvidia Gtx 560 ti graphics card. I've checked out their website to see which tv's would be com…	0 Last	the_Adri Dec 2012
Robot Rising game Update... our game went open beta today, w00t! We also put up some more videos [URL]http://www.robot-rising.com/media/[/URL]. We're in beta, so let us know what you like, what you hate, what would be…	33 Last	Alphavader Dec 2012
Concerning Hobbits So with the Hobbit's release just around the corner, I though I'd have an awesome weekend and see it when it comes out next week here in Germany. As it turns out though, I haven't been able to find a…	27 Last	leslievdb Dec 2012
Closed Boobs Can we please get a NSFW tag for certain work? I hate scrolling to polycount at work and my whole screen just fills up with tits. I'm not judging the art, the artists are doing brilliant work but I s…	46 Last	adam Dec 2012
Using 2 Monitors of Different Resolutions? Hello guys now on a good and deserved vacation and I am going to spend some of that time going back to the old pencil and paper :) A good offer (i think) came to me this day. A 21.5" FULL HD LCD Ace…	15 Last	leleuxart Dec 2012
Stop Whining, Start Working The article itself is not new, it's more than a year old actually, but I don't think it has ever been shared here, which is the perfect place to post this, if you know what I mean. [url]http://www.n…	19 Last	Joseph Silverman Dec 2012
How are you able to objectively look at your work? It seems I am having issues with that right now. I recently created a dota 2 weapon and finally got some feedback on it. Every single piece of feedback was negative about it. All of it basically told…	24 Last	Mark Dygert Dec 2012
BAF Game 2012 It's a small game festival attached to the Bradford Animation Festival. I'm giving a talk there this week, but I've got nothing really to do in Bradford. So, if any polycounters are about, I'd love t…	2 Last	[HP] Dec 2012
What is on your holiday wish list? What do you want for Christmas this year?	55 Last	rolfness Dec 2012
UV Layout Hi everyone, I am looking into buying a license for uv layout, but I would like to hear what other hardsurface artists use it for? I am mainly evaluating the packing features.	5 Last	Stromberg90 Dec 2012
Quick hypothetical... contract vs permanent position say you've been contracted to work on-site somewhere for x-months. you're paid a daily rate, and you get your hours signed off and paid on a weekly basis. but then you're offered a full time positio…	15 Last	Torch Dec 2012
beta.wedrawcomics.com wedrawcomics.com is in their open beta phase, if you like pseudo competitive drawing you should probably join as long as its open [url]http://beta.wedrawcomics.com/[/url] for example here is a comi…	6 Last	moose Dec 2012
Intuos 4 vs 5? $200 vs $300? I've been really trying to decide between getting an Intuos 4 or a 5. I use both at school. I found one on craigslist for $200 but it's a 45 minute drive >.< should I just shell out the extra $100 an…	5 Last	ENODMI Dec 2012
modelviewer for android (nexus7) i´ve been looking for a modelviewer for android, but iam having trouble to find a good one. the only one i found which looked nice wasnt compatible with my nexus 7 does anyone know a good one ? somet…	3 Last	Keg Dec 2012
Asking for Advice About Freelancing (I am not sure if this is the right place for the thread but if it is not I am sure admins will carry it to right one) Hello everyone ! I wanted to look for 3D freelance works out there on the net,…	19 Last	TAN Dec 2012
Realism in for CG Characters, How I couldn't find any thread about this, i am not sure how to search, so if it is duplicated, i am sorry. I would like to know, how does realism is achieved in CG Characters, especially in VFX movies …	35 Last	Messiano Dec 2012
I just don't know who I am... So I've been tasked with putting together the credits for the game I've been working on. (not making the list, just figuring out how it's going to be displayed - can't do it in the normal end-of-game…	29 Last	reverendK Dec 2012
monoprice tablets are they any good? for Zbrush and Photoshop mainly...	14 Last	Deras Dec 2012
Can you tell if I used cry engine without a doubt? What do you guys think the odds are that someone would be able to tell 100% without a doubt that I'm using cryengine if I just went ahead and put a video on kickstarter anyway without a license? A f…	25 Last	aajohnny Dec 2012
Mike Capps, Epic Games President, Retires Transitioning into an advisory role. Didn't see this coming. [url]http://epicgames.com/community/2012/12/mike-capps-retiring-to-the-epic-board/[/url]	32 Last	ambershee Dec 2012
Lord of the Rings: Guardians of Middle Earth. Seems like a decent console MOBA-style game: [url]http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/guardians-of-middle-earth/critic-reviews[/url] With the exception of Awesomenauts, it seems as though this …	0 Last	Baj Singh Dec 2012
Intuos 4 vs 5? $200 vs $300? I've been really trying to decide between getting an Intuos 4 or a 5. I use both at school. I found one on craigslist for $200 but it's a 45 minute drive >.< should I just shell out the extra $100 an…	0 Last	somerandomguy1 Dec 2012
Intel plans to make your motherboard and CPU a into single part. [url]http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2012/11/like-it-or-not-nonreplaceable-cpus-may-be-the-future-of-desktops/[/url] Well, this ought to simplify the system build threads. Too bad it also guts consum…	56 Last	leilei Dec 2012
Forge [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nniki1_DAdY&feature=player_embedded"]Forge - Game Teaser - YouTube[/ame] [URL="http://www.playforgewar.com/"]www.playforgewar.com[/URL] [quote]An amazing bl…	37 Last	ScudzAlmighty Dec 2012
What are "these" kinds of textures called at your studio ??? This is something that has been on my mind for a long time everybody seams to agree that the proper way to describe a texture like this is a [b]"tileable texture"[/b]: [img]http://img839.imageshack.…	32 Last	[HP] Dec 2012
Operation Photo Rescue [CENTER][IMG]http://www.operationphotorescue.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/47846_long.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] Want to help victims of hurricane Sandy (and other natural disasters) but can't/won't provid…	1 Last	gsokol Dec 2012