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GarageBand for iPad Anyone checked this out? I just picked it up on the App Store, and... wow. Now, I've been composing/recording music for about 12 years and I've messed with various software/hardware over the years …	4 Last	Steve Warner Mar 2011
Online and Offline personality So I was wondering about the two different personality's people take on when they are offline (real world) and online. I do it, almost everyone else who uses the interweb does it, but why? Sometimes…	50 Last	Mike Yevin Mar 2011
Rate your employer [url]http://jeremy.chatelaine.name/workplace/index.php[/url] I encourage everyone to try this out, sounds like a great resource.	25 Last	arshlevon Mar 2011
Maybe its lack of sleep... Does anybody ever open up udk, press the M key and ask out loud "where are my materials?"	18 Last	Joopson Mar 2011
The self taught route It almost been a whole year since I first picked up 3ds max. At this point I am very good at modeling and knowing my way around 3ds max. I am currently improving my photoshop skills and getting down …	17 Last	Steve Warner Mar 2011
Closed Hawken (the game) It's Unreal, says so on their website. Looks fantastic, like Next-Gen multiplayer Mechwarrior. Great art direction for those env's also!	0 Last	Xoliul Mar 2011
When should you know that a mod idea is too big to be done? [B]When should you know that a mod idea is too big to be done? [/B] [INDENT] Is there a certain point at which the scope of a mod is simply too grand to e…	52 Last	blankslatejoe Mar 2011
Another PC Upgrade Thread Hey Polycount! I'm currently in the process of planning an upgrade for my desktop, and thought it'd be a good idea to ask here to see if what I was going with was a good idea. I don't have too grea…	10 Last	indian_boy Mar 2011
Rift goes to closed BETA! Shameless Plug Hey dudes, puts on shameless plug hat Rift is the game I've been working on for the past year now, I always said I wanted to work on fantasy style MMO's but I never thought I would get the opport…	158 Last	Ennolangus Mar 2011
A new shader and a dumb question. Hey everyone, my good friend Ivan Arellano created a new realtime shader for all of you Maya users out there - check it out, it's free! [IMG]http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhs0xqpmSv…	1 Last	Dan! Mar 2011
Blizzard, 20 years of awesomeness If you havent watched it already, do so now, it´s very inspiring :) [url]http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/company/about/b20/videos.html#blizzard-retrospective[/url]	16 Last	Autocon Mar 2011
Industry speakers Hi folks, I work at Staffs Uni in the UK and we are looking to run our annual industry week (workshops, talks etc..) starting on the 23rd of May. Would any fellow Polycounters like to be involv…	4 Last	East Mar 2011
Georgia's Police Game [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOvOxJuyMIQ[/ame] [quote]In another attempt to popularize police, the Interior Ministry has released a computer game, "Police", in which players control a police …	23 Last	Andreas Mar 2011
Indie Vs Personal Art. Hey PC, I'm currently working as a 3D Artist for an indie games company, looking to improve my skills and add to my portfolio. I'm not a pro, but I have adequate skills and seem to fall into a ditc…	6 Last	sketch81 Mar 2011
GDC 2011 - Pics / Stories First, Some pics: [url]http://www.facebook.com/#!/album.php?fbid=10150093531827035&id=319541002034&aid=275523[/url] Then a quick story: So, we're sitting there at the polycount meetup at lefty's, …	5 Last	00Zero Mar 2011
GDC 2011 Hey guys, I saw some older posts for recent years, but thought I may as well start this one up. My goal is to get all the Polycount members who are going to GDC together at a bar and meet some vi…	148 Last	Segreto Mar 2011
Lions vs Tigers. We finally have an answer as to which animal would beat the other... Tiger kills lion in Turkish zoo [url]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-12669308[/url] Yes, it's a bit sad, but dammmmmmmnn…	17 Last	almighty_gir Mar 2011
GamersGate.com MEGA sales. I'm not familiar with this site - never used it before. But check out these sales! [url]http://www.gamersgate.com/offers[/url]	3 Last	Slum Mar 2011
How to be more creative with hard surface? Hi. Maybe this is a little weird asking. Im having a hard time being creative with hard surface sci fi stuff that doesent exist. I love hard surface moddeling and i love sci fi stuff. I can have a…	18 Last	Skamberin Mar 2011
Magicka It's only 10 dollars. Pick it up on Steam. I played it for a few hours this morning and I really think its rad. [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_XP9OBWGKo[/ame]	87 Last	Japhir Mar 2011
Free version of cryengine coming sometime later this year source end of this video. [url]http://www.gametrailers.com/video/gdc-11-cryengine-3/711318[/url]	28 Last	eld Mar 2011
Udk problems with uvs i have same problem with UV. i've create my room with brush (CGSadd mode). After i have create one material for wall. without material anyway i see this lines. How i can solve this problem? [IMG]ht…	0 Last	kimal73 Mar 2011
Any tips for making good designs/concepts? Lately I've been struggling a lot lately in making any unique/interesting designs or concepts. I have lots of reference art but I feel like it's only holding me back in terms of creativity, because I…	13 Last	Baj Singh Mar 2011
Computer issue, any ideas? My new(!) computer is staring to fuck up. When i start it the screens doesn't get any signal from my graphics card and it's always at the same point in the startup process. I've tested all the diff…	5 Last	sltrOlsson Mar 2011
Closed Seattle Bound... I can has job thread... Well it looks like I'll be headed to the Pacific Northwest in the next few weeks. I just accepted a job at Microsoft for a contract art spot. Never been to the Seattle area so this should be great. …	49 Last	Jesse Moody Mar 2011
Room For Rent in Kirkland WA Hey everyone, Roommates moving out at the end of the month and we need a new one. The room is really nice, has a waterfall right outside the back window and a private bathroom and shower. There wo…	5 Last	acarr Mar 2011
Wacom question (more of an advice needed actually) Hey there folks, I got a Wacom Graphire4 [img]http://www.spicedapple.com/products/wacom/graphire4-a5full.jpg[/img] and for sometime i'm noticing how my pen keeps on drawing eventhough it's not on th…	11 Last	Zipfinator Mar 2011
APB is the greatest game ever! well maybe not ever but it looks stunning and i for one will buy it on day one just to play with the character editor! check these videos out! [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHdyzf8WSTc&feature…	170 Last	arshlevon Mar 2011
Camcorders? I've been seriously considering picking up an HD camcorder. I used to make short films in high school a few years ago and if I weren't in the game industry I'd definitely be making movies. The proble…	13 Last	johnno7710 Mar 2011
Udk 2011 same problem with build all I had install a new release of UDK 2011 (directx9 64 bit). to build the same scene that i builded in UDK 2009 i see very long time. in 2009 release i spend only few second. what is changed? what i h…	0 Last	kimal73 Mar 2011
TextureLib Most people use CGTextures these days, but I thought I would share this alternative. Its been getting bigger and bigger over the months and I actually like its interface a little more than CGTextures…	1 Last	conte Mar 2011
iPad2 So the specs are on the apple site, any thoughts? it says the graphics processing is up to 9 x faster, I dont know how that can even be possible? Theres no new screen so its still 1024x768 but now it…	66 Last	VPrime Mar 2011
remote work Hello, Does anyone work remote or have worked? I worked remote about 5 months... it is strange and I really feel I need to go in team lol:D cheers	4 Last	d1ver Mar 2011
really cool explanation about piracy I don't know if you guys have seen this but I find this a very good video explaining piracy and some issues with it. [URL="http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/extra-credits/2653-Piracy"]http…	266 Last	greevar Mar 2011
should i get a wii or a ps3? should i get a wii or a ps3? i don't have any idea about any of them, only youtube videos. tell me what you think? i think a wii would be a cool choice, but let me know what you think please.	27 Last	brandoom Mar 2011
Red Dead Redemption [img]http://www.platformnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/RedDeadRedemptionLogo.jpg[/img] [url]http://www.gametrailers.com/video/gameplay-series-red-dead/59978[/url] December 15, '09 gameplay …	369 Last	NAIMA Mar 2011
Art test and no response, normal? I'm an experienced 3D artist who have worked in game, design, and advertising industries. Recently I've applied for a junior position in a certain game company. They requested an art test shortly aft…	30 Last	realm13 Mar 2011
How to get more replies/critiques. Hey everyone, I am wondering how to manage to get more replies or critiques and comments on here, seems everyone has no problem getting them, but i do, and I feel i must be posting in some way to war…	42 Last	DDuckworth Mar 2011
Where do I get 3D models cast? hey guys, I recall sometime ago, seeing someone got a 3D female model cast, and it looked awesome - I remember even down to the fingernails, there was a ton of detail. I have some friends that want…	4 Last	Del Mar 2011
Cintiq 21" Ghosting Issues Just purchased a new laptop, and plugged in my Cintiq to use with it, but now have a ghosting effect on the cintiq. I cannot stand to look at it long as it has a 3 ghosted edge to everything and not…	9 Last	Spark Mar 2011
children's book from 80's (horror) It a long shot but someone might know. I'm trying to find a book I loved as a child for research. Anytime between late 70's to around 1990 I'll try and explain it as best I can. I think it was main…	8 Last	Stinger88 Mar 2011
Art test and no response, normal? I'm an experienced 3D artist who have worked in game, design, and advertising industries. Recently I've applied for a junior position in a certain game company. They requested an art test shortly aft…	0 Last	Kyuuten Mar 2011
Need help catching mesh/texture thief(s) Hello everyone. I was told that there are some 3D developers from published games that frequent these forums and I'm hoping to get in touch with some of them in particular, but any help at all that I…	56 Last	krisCrash Mar 2011
Unity Artist/Developers Hey there folks, Thought I'd link you guys to a new "Unity" engine magazine called "Unity Creative". Check it out here: [url]http://www.3dattack.us[/url] Thanks for checking it out! Thomas P.	16 Last	Thomas P. Mar 2011
Eat 3D announces Next-Gen Texturing Techniques May I introduce to you an exciting new training video brought to you by Eat 3D ([URL="http://eat3d.com/"]www.eat3d.com[/URL]). The instructor starts off by explaining the very fundamentals of us…	37 Last	polygonfreak Mar 2011
Gemini Rue [URL="http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/geminirue.htm"][IMG]http://www.adventurecorner.de/games/geminirue/review/gemini_rue_09.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [IMG]http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BDCqpuwRnf4/TS2X28ibn3I/AAAA…	7 Last	glottis8 Mar 2011
Help looking for someone's portfolio I was hoping someone on here has seen the portfolio/blog/or forum thread that someone did a bunch of studies of eyes, noses, mouths, and ears on planes. It's like 20 planes with an eye on each one. T…	2 Last	Jeff Parrott Mar 2011
edouard Guiton stuffs Mummy says that sharing is a good thing. Rather clever French 2D chap Edouard Guiton has finally got a decent collection of his work up on his site: [URL]http://www.edouardguiton.com/[/URL] so mu…	1 Last	Jungsik Mar 2011
Problem with my PC I thought I'd try here since I have no idea and I'm not having the best luck with Google. When I turn off my computer, it doesn't turn off, but it pulses instead. Does anyone have an idea of what cou…	2 Last	joe gracey Mar 2011
Figures: They Speak for themselves - [article] Another great post by Aaron Diaz. This one is about character design, not just costuming. Just in time for DWV too. [url=http://dresdencodak.tumblr.com/post/3583964949/figures-they-speak-for-thems…	0 Last	Vailias Mar 2011