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Online Reference Manager.

How do you manage your reference images? what is the best way to do this in your opinion?There is windows standard file explorer which is not that exciting. There is pinterest but without the op…
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Mark Dygert

Can a self-taught 3D artist get internship opportunity?

I know the artists that graduated from school have the opportunities to get internship at game companies. How about a self-taught artist like me gets any opportunities doing the same thing?  I d…
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skycity02

New VFX Tshirt for VFX artists who need to vent

Hello all !So I don't know if advertising is okay here, sorry if it isn't, but I thought you would enjoy it too.A guy recently posted on a french Facebook CGI/VFX page asking for help to find sentenc…
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Drocho

Questions about a 2D artist's involvement in game/project production!

Hello, i am steen, a 2D undergrad artist looking to learn more about what kind of help, involvement and feedback i can deliver to my co-workers (to what extent) i started wondering because i hav…
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Steen_dl

looking for modular mech modeler artist (not a job post)

Hi, there's a really highly skilled modeler out there who makes primarily really cool mech robots.I think he has a youtube channel as well showing his process. MAYBE an xsi user(hard for me to rememb…
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Tomiajayi

Where do you go for critiques?

Whether you are a 3D modeler, sculptor or 2D artist, this will be the problem of communication.There are gumroad, Gnomon, many resources from great teachers online, but the critic and feedback is ver…
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kanga

huion tablet issues in z brush

hi there I am having a problem with my new huion DWH69 tablet in z brush. The tablet is working fine in Photoshop, cinema 4d ,but z brush doesn't seem to respond when iam moving the pen , althou…
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PyrZern

Selling UE4 scene?

Hey guys,I have been working on my scene using UE4. Any idea or recommendation if I can sell my scene? If yes, where should I start looking?Thank you :)
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Blaisoid

Quake Champions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UhHcEiegb8I've been waiting for this for quite a while now. Don't know if this is supposed to be Quake5 or not, since last i heard if ID was to get back to the quake …
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leilei

Summer shade: best Albedo outdoor photography condition?

So I was about to start brushing wood stain on our fence and I noticed...there's no strong contrasty shadows and highlights on the wood panels.  These pics were taken noontime, facing south but …
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Joost

May I ask some questions about game outsourcing?

Hello everyone, I am a Chinese game artist, may I ask a question about game outsourcing. Nowadays, China has too many game outsourcing studios and companies, is Europe same as Chinese game …
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Kwramm

Seattle Polycount Meetup 2016 - August 11th

Hey folks! It's that time again. 'The International' Dota 2 tournament is happening at Key Arena and to coincide with that we are having our 3rd annual Polycount meetup downtown, everyone over 21 is …
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Alemja

Feed back on mobile game Graphics

Hi everyone, i'm a indi dev that just made Victory Lane Racing and i need feedback on it, thank youhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.victorylane.racing
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portablepixel

Game Artist to Level design (Career Path Suggestion Required)

HelloWell i started out my career as a Game tester first because i was so passionate about playing games and i thought this would be perfect , but later when my interest shifted towards Art and Desig…
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Vlp3r

3D/art thoughts translating to real life related brainfarts

I feel like there are times that digital artists can get so immersed in software packages that the concepts and tools in them start to leak over into your real life in silly ways.For example:Sometime…
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Drocho

Would a free 3D-art school be worth it?

So, because I live in Finland, all the schools - except the private ones suited for special careers - are free. I've seen quite a few people say that art school isn't worth it, but the people saying …
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Shrike

Suicide Squad

So the first images of the suicide squad are out. Im in love with what Harley Quinn looks like in this, its a cool take on the New 52 suicide squad look. The whole squad has a interesting visual too …
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aesir

Is autodesk maya only 64 bit?

title is in the question
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Nerono

Image upload test

Works fine here,but not in another thread. 
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namo

GDC Europe 2016

Hey guys. Didn't see a thread for this, sorry if I missed it. Anyone attending GDC Europe/Gamescon in Cologne next week? I am attending with everyone I work with (first time meeting a lot of them in …
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Shrike

Next project?

Hey guys!I am trying to grow my portfolio in a desirable manner...My goal is to be a hard surface environment artist one day lolWhat should model next?http://www.theartoftylerlewis.com/I am all over …
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Cglewis

Career Change Help

Hello Polycount community,I'm currently working on making a career change from media advertising to the world of animation, and was hoping to get some guidance as to what role would best fit me. I do…
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MagicSugar

What is Ulnar Nerve Entrapment?

For anyone else wondering why fingers suddenly feel tingly.  http://parkviewortho.com/elbow-treatments/ulnar-nerve-entrapment-and-treatment/What are the Causes of Ulnar Nerve Entrapment?Things t…
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MagicSugar

How to generate Ideas for assets/designs?

I've always found it confusing how to keep true to a specific style, I really enjoy Stylized 3d assets, but I can never seem to get things to match properly, whether it be tones and shading, object d…
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Harconem

whats your favorite "think"-item

so, i don't know if i'am the only one, but whenever i need to think about something, or iam reading something i tend to play with this disfigured and maimed thing (yep, i cut off one end out of bored…
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Kwramm

Should I be worried about speed when animating?

Something that has been in the back of my mind.When animating, I could easily spend 2-3 days planning, shooting reference, drawing over poses and breaking it down. Then I easily spend a few days gett…
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AGoodFella

Looking to get into Look Development

Hi I'm looking to get into look development more and texturing in general. I have a decent understanding so far but I want to expand that. I have a couple of questions I was hoping to have answered i…
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MagicSugar

Steam game trading and giveaways

I thought it would be nice to have a thread for people that want to trade or give away steam game keys. I don't know if anyone else feels this way, but I'd rather do trades with Polycounters then ran…
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Marshkin

What are your daily exercises?

I've got a good 2 years to be able to hone my craft and I really want to perfect it before I'm off to uni so that I'll have a strong foundation to build a portfolio on top of. I do my best to regular…
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ExcessiveZero

What is the best place to find concept art

Hello everyone, I'm relatively new to Polycount (at least as a poster, I have been lurking for a while) and I apologize if this information is stickied somewhere because it's entirely possible that I…
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ExcessiveZero

New 2D MMORPG "Orake"

Orake is an open world game where you'll strive to be the best! Embark on quests, explore secret rooms, unleash your rage Attack's against your opponents, and much more. - Enter the "Boneyard" and p…
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orake

Are there differences between 3D Prop Artist, Jr. Environment Artist, Associate Environment Artist?

Hi all,So from the title of the topic I had this question. So I'm aiming to start off at an entry level position, and I'm just wondering, is there a difference between a 3D Prop Artist, Jr. Environme…
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Steppenwolf

Riddle me this

Hey!So I'm looking for manga. For inspiration. My memories of it are blurry. I remember that there were mutants in it. People mutants, with powers. I think it started with a guy that was hired to kil…
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Steve Schulze

Maya vs 3ds max for a tutorial

I plan on doing something small but focus on the details and textures. I found this tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MYGCdf9VHsIt looks good but I currently work in Maya and the tutori…
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spexel

Getting a Job overseas without a Degree, Can it be done?

I was just curious if any of our fellow polycounters have done the tedious task of getting a job overseas without a degree as its the main grip I have been dealing with lately. I would really like to…
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MagicSugar

Best way for a self-taught Blender/Maya modeler to get into the industry?

Hi all!For the past 2 years in my own time, I've self-taught from Youtube and forums all around the internet. I feel like I'm at a point where I want 'work' to build my own experience whether th…
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fdfxd2

looking for a career advice

Hello. I am a software programmer, but i always wanted to work in something that involves some creativity. not even sure what, anything that involves manipulating shape and color, basically. als…
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beccatherose

Computer Color is Broken - a short video on colors, displays, Photoshop, and blurring

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKnqECcg6Gw[/ame] Note: Somethings are a bit too simplified or off to people that are really read up on color space, gamma, linear vs nonlinear, etc.
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Two Listen

Pokemon GO!

So i downloaded pokemon g o last night, I'm having a blast. What y'alls experience with it so far? 
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Jonas Ronnegard

Movies / Documentaries Every Artist must watch

Hello Polycounters!I love movies and documentaries, all my friends know that so quite often they suggest me some movies to watch. Unfortunately it's not very often where directors and producers relea…
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TCarneiro

Artist Marketing Tips

Marketing is becoming ever more important these days. Not just for people trying to sell things (like me) but even for artists trying to get their name out there. The word "marketing" has some negati…
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beccatherose

Just heard about Red5 laying off

Is this another nail in the coffin of the MMORPGFPS ? (Firefall, Defiance, Global Agenda ?, etc ?)
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radiancef0rge

Fighting Depression

Man, being laid off sucks. I got laid off from my last two jobs because the Oil and Gas business tanked and a ton of studios in town are shrinking or closing because of it. So now I'm working my buns…
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ExcessiveZero

Sound Designers - The Unsung Heroes?

It's just a thought that came across me when I was watching the Battlefield 1 trailer (which looks dope). The sounds of the vehicles, the guns, the explosions, they all gave me as much chills as the …
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MiAlx

Invested the most amount of time on Pirate World

What RPG game have you invested the most amount of time on? For me, it's Pirate World.
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Bumblebee

Poll Who would be interested in a Liefeld 3D Sculpt Art Jam

"Whosoever sculpts these polys, if thy anatomy be unworthy, shall possess the power of LIEFELD!"So we all dick on each other about anatomy and what not, but could you actually put your modeling and s…
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CptAlbatross

In need of motivation

I'm new here and I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Seth and I'm kind of stuck in a career path I don't like. So I've taken it upon myself begin learning how to create quality artwork and …
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RN

Color Calibration: Your Monitor and you

Asking around, it seems that very few 3d artists bother with having accurate colors, so I want to give a quick rundown. You will find zero professional photographers that don't calibrate, and once I …
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artquest

Job Security Question

I plan on owning a multifamily home in the near future (after I get hired), but I'm worried of the possibility that at some point I might be let go, and would have to potentially move to another stat…
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Jonas Ronnegard

Balancing design, research and historical accuracy

Hey everyone! I have a question: when does using and searching for references become detrimental to study?I'm making my first forays into seriously studying historical armour and clothing, in order t…
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kanga

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