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The Walking Dead SPOILER THREAD

since the last thread has pretty much become a font for black lines, how about we have a thread that doesn't need spoiler tags, and is an open discussion for anyone who wants to talk about the series…
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almighty_gir

weird gradient checker instead of page

Do you experience that weird gradient checker spread over the whole page too? [IMG]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/1484680/weird%20gradient.PNG[/IMG] seems related to the banner to me, so polycount is now …
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arrangemonk

Smite Beta

Anyone here on the beta? I have 2 spare beta keys to share from the friend referral program. So if anyone wants em PM me and I'll send you the keys. [url]https://account.hirezstudios.com/smitegame/[…
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Daven

Opinions on Freemium?

Hey guys.. I thought I'd get some others opinons on this because we're getting close to completing our ipad app and starting to think about release. This is our first app where we feel it could be a …
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VPrime

Pixar release OpenSubdiv

Pixar releases OpenSubdiv :) [url]http://graphics.pixar.com/opensubdiv[/url] "Maya and Pixar’s Presto animation system can take 100ms to subdivide a character of 30,000 polygons to the second level…
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Jedi

C4D 14 with sculpting!

Cinema 4d now has sculpting tools built in, hope its like silo! [url]http://www.cineversity.com/vidplaylist/new_in_cinema_4d_r14[/url] looks surprisingly good!
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Computron

Hey

Hi guys, Im very new to polycount, I was wondering if can anyone help me with the workflow high poly to low poly baking. I have a basic idea of how it works but im struggling abit. Im using Maya, M…
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R3voke

looking for xsi users

myself and a few other people from another forum are looking for a new home. We all are Daz Hexagon users, but we all are using xsi also. I am using the mod tool myself. We often tend to discuss xs…
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passerby

Alan S Zavacky Newbie Here...

Hi to all ...I'm alan S Zavacky you new neighbor here.. Regard.. Alan S Zavacky
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DrunkShaman

Newbie question about mirrored UVs

Hi, Very newbish, but cant seem to figure it out. With my mirrored Uvs I can paint on one side, and it mirrors perfectly on the other side, which is great. However, I can't paint on the second side,…
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Sukotto

QSM v

Hi, As the title says, [URL="http://www.felixschlitter.com/node/2"][B]QuickSaveMaps[/B][/URL] is now freely available and open source as well. Following the model of bSurfaces for Blender, I have de…
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FelixSchl

Noob employer questions

Hi, I have couple of questions. This is my first experiences hiring graphic artists, 2D modelers, 3D modelers, so just curious what rates and practices are. HippoCoder from Other brothers referred u…
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PeterK

Freelance Taxes (UK)

Just started working on my first proper freelance gig (ie, not pocket change for payment...) and id like to ask how you guys go about sorting out taxes for stuff like this? Never had to deal with tax…
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Ruz

3d modeling on iPad

EDIT: [b]Aug-2012 New information on app. Scroll all the way down.[/b] [url]http://vertostudio.com[/url]
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mlfarrell

UDK: July 2012 Release - Synced Normals!

[url]http://www.unrealengine.com/news/epic_games_releases_july_2012_unreal_development_kit_beta/[/url] [url]http://udn.epicgames.com/Three/XNormalWorkflow.html[/url] UDK finally has synced normals.…
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Bigjohn

Congratulations Morgan Snight!

So I saw this thread, [URL="http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=93800"]http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=93800[/URL] . . and was so blown away I forward it to our studio, an…
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Karmageddon

Chromatic Abberation - Yay or nay?

I've noticed that a lot of people are using chromatic abberation on their models. Personally, I don't like it (especially on really nice detailed sculpts) because every time I try and look at a neat …
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ErichWK

Need a Model to rig

Hey Guys, I'm looking to practice rigging and was wondering if anybody wanted to offer up a model I could work with. I'd prefer something bipedal and not insanely complex. I'd also like to have some…
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Lazerus Reborn

Wireless Headphones

Hello, Since most of the people here prolly work in an office as well with other people, meaning that some headphones are absolutely required, I would like to ask what kind of WIRELESS headphones wo…
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McGreed

Source SDK - please help!

[B]This is my first post on polycount [/B]and I'd really like some help with loading a model in [B]Source SDK[/B]'s [B]Itemtest[/B]. So, I created a model in Autodesk 3ds MAX 2012. 651 polygons. No b…
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CrazyMatt

Detroit area artists? (studio upstart!)

Hello polycount! I'm Andrew, and I have been lurking on polycount ever since my career in mobile games turned from 2D to 3D a few weeks ago and polycount has been helping me get up to speed :) More …
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Spiffy664

UDK/Unity Tool Exporter for Maya

I created a tool for maya to export to UDK, has multiple options to batch export, chagen grid units, re scale and more. [URL="http://www.3dboxweb.com/Portfolio/Scripting/Applications/DeosGameTool.me…
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deodatopr

Question about my jobsearch

I find myself in an interesting predicament. I started my current job while I was still in school. We're a tiny team working on a somewhat unique project. It's good work and fun, but i'm not exactl…
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RyRyB

Mac zBrush License for sale

Hey everyone I am selling my Mac only license of zBrush for $400 dollars. It is the full version with lifetime upgrades. For any questions you can contact me here or email me at [email]josephjoyal8…
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jjoyal88

Blender : low viewport performance

first off, i'am back online i was moving from dortmund to wolfsburg (germany) for my new job as virtual media developer :) (thx polycount) now to my problem i bought myself a new workstation last ye…
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metalliandy

Unigine Rendered Features 2012

Has some nice stuff, also correct transparency sorting. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YI5s_EaG4Fg"]Unigine Renderer Features 2012 - YouTube[/ame] Edit: Can some mod change that "rendere…
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Money

Assembling new rig!

Hey guys, hope I can get a few comments before I make final decision. Gonna abuse Max, Mudbox, PS and bake gorrilions of pixels in Xnormal. GIGABYTE GA-P67A-D3-B3 PROCESOR CORE I5 2500K 3.3GHz 8GB …
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uncle

I released a 3D Android/iPhone game

Hey forum, I recently released a 3D game for androids and iPhone, I would love you guys to check it out, it's called Little Dragon 3D and it involves mastering some unique gliding physics in order …
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Selaznog

Steve Rude Support?

Hey just wanted to throw is out there for the polycounters. Comic artist Steve Rude has an [url=http://www.indiegogo.com/steverude2012?c=home&a=965912]indiegogo going[/url] (pretty much a kickstarter…
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sub_roland

Erm... Can't decide

Hey guys, i am new here, i hope i can get the best advice from professionals here. I really want to work in game industry, like environment or character artist. Both things are awesome for me, i rea…
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low odor

Tales of Amalthea -Free access to chapter 1 of Terryl Whitlatch's tutorial

Found this one while browsing.Registration is free and gives free access to chapter 1 of Starwars Creature design artist Terryl Whitlatch. [url]http://talesofamalthea.com/[/url] [url]http://vimeo.c…
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rmk2martio

I need a crash in rendered lighting and texturing

Hey folks. I find myself with somewhat of a dilemma. I've been roped into making some high res rendered promo material for the studio next week, primarily working on lighting and materials for Menta…
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Sandro

How to improve my Portfolio.

Hey Polycount, I have recently hit the infamous 'Creative Block' and struggling to find any form of inspiration to go out and model/sculpt an awesome object. My portfolio isn't as strong as I'd like…
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JacqueChoi

what kind of shoes are these

I have been trying for ages to find ref for these shoes ,I have found loads of very similar stuff , but want the exact make and style. anybody any ideas [IMG]http://www.mikerusby.com/images/shoesdeta…
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Ruz

Harry Vested Washoe County Newbie....

Just a quick introduction My name is Harry Vested Washoe County your new member hope to learn more from your community.. Thanks: Harry Vested Washoe County
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Traxex

Heavy MTL 2012

Anyone going to Heavy MTL this year? [url]http://lineup.heavymtl.com/[/url]
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Bigjohn

What happened to modding?

I was looking at the thread about greentooths influence on PC and then clicked on the "Way back when" archive and started wondering and thinking about modding, No one really does it anymore, if they …
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Justin Meisse

Closed Virtual reality on Kickstarter...thoughts?

[URL="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1523379957/oculus-rift-step-into-the-game"]LINK[/URL] so the guy seems to have quite the supporters on his side... your thoughts as developers about this? i…
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ZacD

As a game artist where do your interests lie?

It's simple really: As a game artist what 'type' of game art do you enjoy creating? We're hoping to launch a contest soon where after it is over I'd like to get back to more regular challenges. I'm …
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glottis8

Looking For Tutorial...

Hi, Thanks for my thead; I'm looking for a basic tutorial on how to model a head from scratch; I've searched the wiki there was this one: [URL]http://www.polycount.com/tutorials/Shine_Tut04/Making…
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David Wakelin

Polycount is on the front page of reddit because of Greentooth!

[url]http://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/xhlbd/this_guy_has_been_sneaking_his_way_into_video/[/url] So who is TheLazyRebel - full time poster or lurker?
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Mathew O

KURATAS

So I was roaming the internet when I saw this: [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TlSshPH2as"]KURATAS Robot - YouTube[/ame] Guys dreams do come true, mechs are ready to go, lets start some ro…
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Steve Schulze

Active co-op games?

Hey everyone, just wondering what people are playing nowadays for co-op i'm a big fan of left 4 dead 2, but after a couple years its starting wear thin. I was thinking about getting borderlands but …
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cholden

A video every aspiring artist should see..

This rings so true with my own work, and I know most of you feel the same: [URL="http://vimeo.com/24715531"] http://vimeo.com/24715531[/URL]
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JasonLavoie

Dustforce!

A mate of mine is working on this, released a trailer and demo and is it sweet as hell. I am super impressed at his character animation work. [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Uz6Qc98ZDc[/ame]
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Rob Macko

Orcs Must Die 2 (with Co-op)

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-s9wkicuXog"]Orcs Must Die! 2 - Announcement Trailer - YouTube[/ame] When the first OMD was released our biggest request was co-op play. So we dug our heels…
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ScudzAlmighty

Anyone in Montreal need a roomie?

I'm moving to Canada in 3 weeks to start my first studio position at Gameloft and will need to find a place to live. Anyone have any suggestions on areas to look for/stay away from? Tips for travel…
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Crash

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Cancelled

Hi, STALKER 2 has been offically cancelled :'( One of my fav games I hope they will find some investor to continue on game [url]http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2012/04/25/s-t-a-l-k-e-r-2-…
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Tekoppar

Hello Polycount!

The name is Alex and I just wanted to go on ahead and say hello to all the artists in this community (and some who have migrated from Gameartisans [like me]). Almost everyone here, I imagine, has ski…
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Kaeltro

UDK Tutorial: Parallax Mapped Hologram

Hey guys, threw a quick tutorial together on UDK Holograms and parallax mapping, may make a better more in depth one, but this tutorial is quick and dirty. [URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pyR…
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Sythen

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