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ZBrushCore and 3DCoat, good to go for environment art?

Greetings guys,I'm new to this community and I hope the thread is in the right place, because the theme I have feels like ... yea you know ... like a general one. I'm a 26 years old/young hobby artis…
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CallHimJD

Good app for break reminders

Hello guys,I found one pretty cool app and i have been using it for a few weeks. It`s really helpful tiny program . It reminds you after 45 min for example that you need a 10 min break  with poo…
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ZacD

HireGamePros.com for freelance artists

This discussion was created from comments split from: Finding freelance clients.
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Eric Chadwick

People being banned randomly/without cause?

Hey guys,Just wondering if anyone else has noticed a bunch of people being banned who are usually just lurkers, and generally just good people?
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Eric Chadwick

Good freelance resourses?

Hey guys.Could someone advise good freelance sites for looking job? In google insane a mount of them, which best who know...Thanks for you time.
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Eric Chadwick

A Jobhunter's Dilemma?

I've heard varying opinions on this over the years, but I'd like to get a fresh perspective from you folks: Is it worth it apply to jobs that you don't meet all of the qualifications for just to get …
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DGB

Diablo 3

I thought I'd start a diablo 3 discussion thread. I know its not till next year but I can't bloody wait. It better be out in 2011 or there'll be "hell" to pay! :P Anyhoo. Just read this: Diablo 3: …
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Add3r

Does music hinder you or help you focus while working?

Hey, just interested to know what do you think about listening to music while working on your art. Does it help you concentrate or does it bother you?Personally, I'm always wondering whenever animati…
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TheMadArtist

Unite Keynote

I had the opportunity to speak at the Unite 2016 keynote! Unity is making a big effort to make art tools more friendly and as a tech artist that's been my job for many years. My talk is over the new …
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cptSwing

Call Of Duty: Infinity Warfare / Modern Warfare(2016)

I'm surprised no one made a thread about the game yet (yes, yes, I did search the forum )So here it isNow the first trailer was the worst thing ever(sorry if you were involved in the making of... it,…
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Shrike

NASA JSC Reference Dump (Free)

Ola,I recently went to NASA JSC (behind the scenes as well as the public tour) and took a whole heap of photos. I've uploaded them to Gumroad for $0. If suits, hard surfaces, buttons, space environme…
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Ave

How fast should I be at generating assets?

So I made a petrol pump for fun...This, now fully textured and game-ready, took me two working days; Is that good? When going to interviews I'm sure they'll ask how long things took you to do and I d…
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Jakob Gavelli

Poll Moar button?

Some people seem to like it (humorous, irreverent), others dislike it (meme-like, juvenile). We can easily rename it to More if you like.You can only vote once; this is an anonymous poll.
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Norron

refurbished desktop - advice

so i decided to get a newish pc, but thought since my current one is so old, that anything i5 or above would be fine for me. found this on ebayhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Dell-Inspiron-Desktop-i5-6400-W…
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Ruz

Legality in selling assets with brands on them

Hello. I was just wondering if anyone knows the way this works. I've seen a lot of models being sold on asset sites like Turbosquid that have brand names on them. For example they have basketballs wi…
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Chimp

New job as 3D generalist, any advice?

Hey guys n' girls.I've just landed a new fulltime gig as a 3D generalist which will be starting in a few days. I'm pretty confident that I can do the job, but up till now I've always worked as a free…
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Ged

"Art Director" on Nov. 5th - Watch, Learn, Help us make art, and Save Kids!

Hello everyone,Sorry in advance if this is a bit spammy, but it's a chance to watch and interact with some professional artists AND help kids.  Awesome, right?Some artists and I will be running …
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BolognaGenocide

How to stay motivated and finish that project!

Staying motivated enough to finish a project is one of the biggest issues for 3D artists of all experience levels. This isn’t something that’s just unique to us though, it applies to everything. Pret…
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Stuart Campbell

Quick 3D environment sketches?

Hi guys!Today, my feed was all filled with "weekend sketches" and the like.Naturally, this was Inktober 2D sketches, or 2D mood paintings\concepts. The 3D work was all busts, or loosely sculpted pose…
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Spoon

Highclere Castle...

I'm looking for reference material for interior catwalks/walkways similar to those found in Highclere castle, maybe not by design but physical space(columns, open wall with rails).  If there's p…
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acealmighty13

how are you with flying?

man I hate it, any thoughts. I get a big freakout everytime I have to get on planei have been a on a plane around 15 times  so far but certainly it does not agree with me. recently did a 15 hour…
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Ruz

Streaming art with others for Extra-Life tomorrow and giving away a 3d print

Hey guys. I just wanted to let folks know that I put together a team of twitch creative streamers for Extra-Life tomorrow. I have 6 total including myself filling up 24 hours doing 4 hour streams eac…
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Grumpntug

Help - University Dissertation Questionnaire

HelloMy name is Nathan Kelley and I'm currently studying Computer Animation and VFX at Leeds Beckett University.I'm currently making my dissertation and I need people to be involved in the research w…
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CapoeristaKelley

Does Anyone here do Arch Viz

I just started a job doing Arch Viz in Unreal 4 and I was wondering if any members of the community who do archviz have any advice and resources that they can share to help a fellow Polycounter.
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sziada

How to keep up when working in a non-art related job?

I know this is common and I believe there are a lot artists out there that are currently in this situation. I’m new at this and I was wondering if you guys can share some advice on how to manage and …
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chyslns

3D Art Online Training sites/schooling?

Trying to keep my mind fresh getting back into 3d modeling and texturing with the current workflow of modeling and PBR textures. You guys know any good online training sites/schooling other than Gnom…
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Michael_Ingrassia

Extracting simple models

Hello,would here be so friendly and can this tutorial in German translate?Link: http://forum.xentax.com/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=10894
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Eric Chadwick

Closed Allegorithmec Announces Substance Source

https://www.allegorithmic.com/blog/path-substance-sourceLooks they've got a pretty decent library of materials built up allready. I'm excited to see where this goes.I've just downloaded a few of the …
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Eric Chadwick

Games art University portfolio application

Hey,I am going to be applying to do a games art course at university very soon and I was wondering if anyone could give me some tips on my portfolio. I'm applying to Demontford, Falmouth, Stafford et…
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Melazee

Help find DW concept art piece

hey good people,I wouldn't usually do this but its doing my head in, so I'll ask here and create an entire thread just to find a piece of art. Wish there was like a chatbox or something for these daf…
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JacqueChoi

Learning tools?

I'm not sure if I am posting in the right area, new here. I apologize if I'm posting in the wrong area. I am trying to self teach my self game art and design. I am trying to learn Blender and tr…
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WiktorWasowski

Are you needing Career Advice or a Portfolio Assessment?

As we all know landing a job in the 3D industry is not easy. In fact the word "job" should never be used, because this is a career move and being such takes time and sometimes advice and mentoring to…
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JEmerson

Doom 2016

I remember trying to chug the original on my 386, playing it till dark scaring myself brownpants. For me, this game reminds me of the original, it's simple it's violent, and it has that ID style of …
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striber

Music with Gameboy-esk Sounds?

Anyone know of any songs that have gameboy-esk sounds in them? (But not chiptune, rap, or hip hop)Similar to these:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5xIpbIjRQAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6S_LV4Lv…
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Greg DAlessandro

Marmoset Toolbag 2 Licence and Quixel Suite 2 Licence for sell

Hey guys,couple Years ago i switched from 3D/techart to Frontend-/App Development. I really enjoy looking through some awesome art and sometimes i sneak to this forum -just lurking how awesome e…
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Alphavader

Getting a job overseas?

Hi,I have been a member of this forum for some years now and I have been inspired and motivated by the community here. I cannot count how many times I have gotten help/solutions for technical issues …
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melviso

Check Out My Friend's Game

My friend made this game: check it outhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hq9NmCkZH5gWhat do you think?
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Greg DAlessandro

A Critique of 343i's approach to Halo's Art Direction

Aside from the Youtube style of this video, I feel like this gentleman makes pretty decent critiques about 343 Industries Art Direction for the HALO franchise. What do you guys think?
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melli06

[Closed] Info-graphic resumes, hit or miss?

My "current" resume is actually a 3-4 year old design, updated with current information.  I've been out of the 3D Art game for about 2 years now (*crying ensues*) and  it has become more of…
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Eric Chadwick

Is Gnomon Workshop full year subscription worth it?

I'm about getting it, I'm planning on mastering some topics of art, (from drawing to sculpture)And I'm not sure if i will need a whole year for all the things I want, probably less. Because there is …
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Michael_Ingrassia

Survey for a school project: CG vs. Photo

For a school project I try to find out which elements make a 3D computer generated image look like a photo. I also wonder if it is possible for most people to see the difference of a CGI-Image and…
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benjschulz

Generated Matierals In Portfolios

What's up guys,Had a quick question regarding generated materials in portfolios.   With the release of Quixel Megascans the time it takes to create really good looking environment textures is mu…
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chrisradsby

The Death of Curiosity

Recently I was asked to help with a thread/document that wanted to provide a bunch of quick answers to common questions, a noble cause no doubt; however, on further reflection I think this sort of th…
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shubham kumar

New design contest - everybody is invited

Dear Polycount community members,We, the team of 3D4ALL, the 3D technologies social network, are glad to anounce an absolutely new design contest. Every aficionado of modern 3D technologies, modeller…
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Eric Chadwick

How do you explain a gap in your resume when you take time off to learn?

I'm an aspiring 3D artist, I've been applying for jobs everywhere, had a few interviews and promises but nothings ever happened, I eventually got a job in QA, I was told it would be a foot in a door …
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mazz423

3D/CGI Podcasts

Hi there. Does anyone here have any recommendations for 3D/CGI related podcasts? I've been trying to find some podcasts to listen to while I go about my day.The only one I have currently found t…
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Nexu

Checking view numbers on a thread.

This may seem narcissistic but I cant view the view numbers on my sketchbook thread. I can on threads I haven't created though. Is there a way?
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Rockley Bonner

Anyone with an MA in games design / Art?

Hi Guys, I'm looking for advice from anyone who's undertaken, or has any knowledge on having a masters in the games industry.First things first, I currently have a full time job creating 3D mode…
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LouisClegg

News page modified a bit

News page has been redesigned a little. Trying to tighten it up a bit, make the art more prominent. I tried removing the post title/text/author, but those are important pieces of information so …
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Joopson

Looking for Blizzard HQ Tour during Blizzcon

I haven't been on the forums since the last meetup at GDC but me and 3 other friends are going to Blizzcon this year and I wanted to surprise them with something. I was wondering if any fellow polyco…
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willy-wilson

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