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Adam Unity Demo are there any hints if they will release the Demo scene.?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXI0l3yqBrA	17 Last	Bluestemos Jul 2016
Notetaking Hi everyone. I was wondering, when learning a new thing, how do you guys approach taking notes on what you learn?	15 Last	Add3r Jul 2016
User Generated Content forums for more games? Not entirely sure this is the right forum, but it's kinda general discussion.Would it be possible to get more User generated content categories, especially for games such as Rust, with quickly growin…	0 Last	Jeby_Persern Jul 2016
A question about selling your 3D work. Hello polycount. Straight to the point, i am interested in selling my 3D artwork (in the future, still early in the learning process). to my knowledge this can be done through the Unreal a…	4 Last	Jonas Ronnegard Jul 2016
Company Rewards and Recognition Ideas Hey everyone I am in need of some assistance, and ideas.I was chosen to be part of a team at my studio to come up with some ideas that can be used to reward and recognize people for working hard and …	33 Last	Gaurav Mathur Jul 2016
Join.Me Alternatives? Does anyone use Join.Me or an alternative that's improved upon the idea? I'm looking into using this web service or something similar.	4 Last	monster Jul 2016
Scorn: Greenlight. Now. I did a quick search and found only this old thread from one of the involved artists. LOOK NOW.http://polycount.com/discussion/144144/the-scorn-project-environment-arthttps://www.youtube.…	5 Last	The Rizzler Jul 2016
the Flag button and how it works Flag: SpamSubtracts 1 from a post's score.Removes 1 point from the author's overall score.Posts with -5 points are automatically removed for moderation (in Spam Queue).Flag: AbuseSubtr…	15 Last	Eric Chadwick Jul 2016
Marmoset Sale! Hey folks, If you haven't heard Marmoset is having a sale on their software, so if you don't have any of their tools now is a great time to pick them up!https://www.marmoset.co/shop	10 Last	beefaroni Jul 2016
Dear Charlotte Episode 1 -launch trailer So after what seems like an eternity, I'm here with an announcement for the project we've been working on for a while. I'm happy to say the 1st 90% of development is done, and the second 90% of devel…	2 Last	Eric Chadwick Jul 2016
How is your team/studio organized? I am curious what tools/methods people are using to organize and manage their tasks in development. What tools is your team using to organize features, break down tasks and assign them to the team me…	4 Last	Eric Chadwick Jul 2016
[HELP] Need help deciding my professional future! Hello, first of all I'm very sorry if this forum is not the appropriate one to create this topic on, I'm still very new to forums! I'm a 18 year old teenager fresh out of high school and i have almos…	6 Last	Thane- Jul 2016
What do I do now? Bit a shot in the the dark. I am a recent graduate, I was lucky to finished and get offered to work in a triple A studio. I felt so overwhelmed and I blew it. I was a small fish in the big sea and th…	15 Last	kanga Jul 2016
New member seeking advice from fellow professional concept artists. hi so i've decided some months ago to seriously start working on my art fundamentals and i spent this last month trying to get better and to cover subjects that i usually avoid (and by usually i mean…	2 Last	PyrZern Jun 2016
Taking a Maya modeling class at a community college. Worth it? I happen to have a few free days a week this Fall, so I enrolled to a local community college. I already have a BFA in illustration, but I need some structured guidance so I plan to sign up for…	7 Last	ambelamba Jun 2016
3d printing services Hey guys!My apologies if this thread has already been done. So ive been interested in getting some of my work 3d printed I was wondering if people can post the 3d printing services they know abo…	5 Last	manilamerc Jun 2016
Whoah, haven't seen this muscle deformations before (mocapped flexed muscles?) EDIT: 2nd video, behind-the-scenes hype videoStart 2:20 for Bruce loosening up. Back muscle definition in particular. Arms states, tense to relax. https://youtu.be/GAYHrhf4KUc?t=140https://www.…	8 Last	MagicSugar Jun 2016
Google my name arrest records pop in the search results. Will that affect me?(I was never arrested). So when you google my name, about the fifth result from the top, my name in all caps is shown on a website about arrest records. It's obviously someone with the same name, I was never arrested (…	14 Last	EarthQuake Jun 2016
Polycount Ranks enabled You may see an email saying you've been promoted. This is part of the old Ranks system. The rank should appear next to your name, above each post. You get promoted to new ranks based on po…	93 Last	PyrZern Jun 2016
Top game art related websites Interested in knowing what everyone's favourite websites are for reading news, articles, tips, interviews, getting inspiration, etc. for game art.So far I know about 80lvl, gamasutra, and polycount o…	5 Last	Kbrom12 Jun 2016
Demo Reel for 2016? I am not sure if this the right place for this. I would like to ask some question about everyone's opinions on Demo Reels in General and maybe some specific things as well.From what I was taugh…	2 Last	Quack! Jun 2016
Game of Thrones I know some people here will be excited by this, I know I am! [url]http://www.thrfeed.com/2010/03/hbo-greenlights-game-of-thrones-.html[/url] [IMG]http://winter-is-coming.net/wp-content/uploads/2010…	1.1K Last	Daew Jun 2016
Chances of working with 3DS Max vs Maya in the industry? Basically the title. I've been hearing from a lot of people that 3DS Max is a lot more common than Maya in the game industry. The problem is, I absolutely cannot STAND 3DS Max. I remember my first…	54 Last	Tomiajayi Jun 2016
Enchroma Glasses? http://enchroma.com/They are glasses for the colorblind which unfortunately I am. Its very odd, considering I love to paint. I would ask my wife to check the colors, sometimes yellows would tur…	2 Last	klc3d Jun 2016
DOOM this new gameplay trailer looks really good...i like the old mood...https://youtu.be/txmv2qFRuxI?t=3358	47 Last	beefaroni Jun 2016
Looking for room or roommate in SoCal/Orange County Yo! I don't typically like doing this stuff but I'm kind of screwed for time a bit so I thought, eh, let's give it a go.Basically I'm moving down to southern cali area ( MONDAY! :O ) and am looking f…	1 Last	Brian "Panda" Choi Jun 2016
What's with the 'rules' ? Woke up to find out I was warned for this. Really guys your rules are getting much more stricker and is getting discouraging even posting on this website.	12 Last	Eric Chadwick Jun 2016
first job - thank you polycount ! Hey oy!Today I got my first job and I wanted to let you know, and thank you all!!! SERIOUSLY DUDESI moved to Montreal last August and found some internship in a little studio, and worked there for li…	18 Last	bounchfx Jun 2016
Agencies... Ok, so I had an agency contact me regarding an application I put in to a mystery studio last week.The next day I had a phonecall from the agency handling the application revealing the studio I was ap…	12 Last	MikeF Jun 2016
Becoming a professional 3D artist with an unrelated full time job Hey guysAs a quick intro, 3D Art has been my passion for quite a while now. However my schooling and my current job has essentially been Computer Science related. At the moment l currently do Unity s…	5 Last	Joebewon Jun 2016
Warcraft Movie looks like its official. [url]http://www.wowhead.com/news=210367/world-of-warcraft-movie-update-director-signed-and-projected-2015-release[/url]	101 Last	artquest Jun 2016
I'm finding it impossible to land a job So I know the gaming industry is hard to get into, especially in the UK where I am.But I've been applying and trying to get a job in the industry or similar for around 7 years now.I've had many art t…	50 Last	MrHobo Jun 2016
Unpublished work for portfolio Hey polycounters,I have a question to you. I am currently preparing my portfolio for a job application. I did publish several games with my current company, which are already uploaded to my artstatio…	8 Last	KustomZero Jun 2016
Will there be another Weekly Hard Surface Challenge? Title, while I'm still going through the old ones and trying out some of the older challenges, I'm curious, will there ever be another one? I saw some people trying to revive a new thread some time a…	10 Last	Joopson Jun 2016
Limbo's Free on Steam http://store.steampowered.com/app/48000/	3 Last	StephenVyas Jun 2016
Cover Letter Critique Hey guys, occasional lurker turned poster here. I'm currently trying to land my first job in games, and wringing my hands worrying about every word I write. I've gone through all the great advice in …	5 Last	violentstatistics Jun 2016
What is (or was) your biggest problem or obstacle in becoming CG artist? Hello, I'm on a fact finding mission on how to become a CG/3D/VFX artist. I'm wondering what is the biggest challenge people are facing to become one?If you are in the industry and could spare s…	30 Last	fdfxd2 Jun 2016
Dominance War VI http://gameartisans.org/dominancewar/6/index.phpThey're back with a new contest! Seems it's going to be kick-started this time? I know there was a lot of drama with polycount specifically last time D…	239 Last	SergioSantos Jun 2016
Shapeways crackdown I'm wondering if anyone else has noticed Shapeways being really picky about the arbitrary 2mm min wall thickness in sandstone prints? I have been printing with them for a number of years and they see…	3 Last	[Deleted User] Jun 2016
E3 2016 E3 2016 is coming up soon. June 14-16!https://www.e3expo.com/I should be there with a few co-workers but it would be great to meet up with you all as well.Who's going!?	86 Last	claydough Jun 2016
How do you deal with a client that doesn't pay? Hi guys,Just want to check with all the artist around here, how do you deal with client that has promised to pay but stop replying email and no payment has been made.At first, we have made agreements…	15 Last	JacqueChoi Jun 2016
XBOX SCORPIO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whyO3rumM-4	35 Last	Mstankow Jun 2016
Help with timeframe estimation of a project? Hello guys,I would like to ask you how much time as an artist do you think you need for completing an animated, textured scene of an airport ready for a game? Please take in mind the latest "sta…	5 Last	Kevin Albers Jun 2016
Advice for September Hey guys ive been in a bit of a dilhema recently and need some advice. Im currently a runner at a vfx studio in the UK and want to be a 3D artist. After 4 months of working this job im faced wit…	5 Last	Talix Jun 2016
Advice for Beginner Artist Hello Polycount!I am Jason, a brand new fresh-out-of-the-box game artist here starting from Level 1, I am a noob, fresh meat, etc. you get the gist. I am looking for advice on where to start as an En…	15 Last	Eric Chadwick Jun 2016
E.Y.E Divine Cybermancy Who don't already know this game ? He gonna be awesome ! Official website : [URL="http://eye.streumon-studio.com/index.php?page=news"]http://eye.streumon-studio.com/[/URL] [ame]http://www.youtube.c…	25 Last	Bek Jun 2016
finally 3d.sk share polarized photos looks like that 3d.sk has started to shoot using polarized lenses.Today they uploaded this new photoset and it looks very promising, the specularity is almost off. I hope they start to upload mo…	4 Last	kolayamit Jun 2016
Driva - Freelance Job Site Hello everyone,My name is Justin. I wanted to introduce a job platform I created for entertainment artists & employers called Driva (www.driva.co). If you've ever done freelance work, you know ma…	0 Last	Drivaco Jun 2016
Grad/Post Grad After your Bachelor level degree in Game Art; Design; Animation; what have you... what do people go for with Master and higher level degrees?	5 Last	Kwramm Jun 2016
Can anyone shed light on this discussion on /3/? Form vs anatomy. http://boards.4chan.org/3/thread/523760/new-wip-thread#p525232 Been reading through this, and has gotten me confused. There's a few people discussing anatomy vs form. A lot of them …	19 Last	R3D Jun 2016