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Moviestorm Machinima Opinions Has anyone here tried the moviestorm movie maker? If so was it any good, love hate? Is it worth learning as a means of making your own films or portfolios? Or for anything else for that matter? Tim	0 Last	tpe Feb 2009
The Bachelor and the Artist Let's talk bachelor degrees. Ever since I started this 3d gig I've heard that all you need are skills and some pretty pictures demonstrating such, but I've begun to wonder whether this is the case …	5 Last	CrazyMatt Feb 2009
Unreal PhysX Training In the first video the presenter mentions that while he's using a newer version of UE3, the techniques can be applied to UT3. i'll be following this as they add more videos as i find it interesting s…	1 Last	PixelMasher Feb 2009
Environment Contest - Win $99 and a 9600! Hello guys, I just want to tell you guys that over at Mantis3D, they are holding a contest for us Environment guys. It ends on the 1st April, and it's a modeling only contest. More details: [URL]ht…	6 Last	AshleyTayles Feb 2009
wildpockets new on the fly 3d game engine [URL="http://www.wildpockets.com/"]http://www.wildpockets.com[/URL] This just went into open beta I'v been scoping it out for a while it seems very cool concept here is an excerpt from the website …	8 Last	notman Feb 2009
TRI announces the Infernal Engine [img2=left]http://boards.polycount.net/images/features/infernal.png[/img2]Today Terminal Reality Inc. announced the [URL="http://infernalengine.com/"]Infernal Engine[/URL], some new technology they'r…	26 Last	leilei Feb 2009
Wow, pretty amazing what the Crytek engine can do.. [IMG]http://www.shackpics.com/files/1uyne_gc9mubu3bqfez40b166l.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.shackpics.com/files/crysis_tod_art_2ptnfno_6s6r1l5on7xmwo9intty.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.shackpics.com/file…	63 Last	Talbot Feb 2009
Pixologic Denver Usergroup Meeting Just thought I would put up a thread showing a User Group Meeting that I will be involved with this upcoming Febuary in Denver for Pixologic. Ian Joyner, Alex Velazquez, and myself will be presentin…	10 Last	Spark Feb 2009
Crisis of Credit [url]http://vimeo.com/3261363?pg=embed&sec=[/url] [quote]The Short and Simple Story of the Credit Crisis. Crisisofcredit.com The goal of giving form to a complex situation like the credit crisis i…	18 Last	rollin Feb 2009
Environment art contest @ Game-Artist.net [URL="http://events.game-artist.net/scene_from_a_movie/index.php"][B][COLOR=Red]Scene From A Movie[/COLOR][/B][/URL] [B]Competition Deadline: 29th March 2009[/B] The gap between motion p…	25 Last	Talbot Feb 2009
PC problems I been having a string of computer problems that is not letting me do my work. I was curious if any one could help me out ... I just recently fixed the main issue with my computer, which turned out t…	12 Last	Yozora Feb 2009
Awesome Indie game pack on Steam - $9.99 Check it out. [url]http://store.steampowered.com/sub/1409/[/url] Again, another sign of my love.	0 Last	Lamont Feb 2009
multi-core usage Hey guys I just got a DUAL CORE cpu, yeah 'good for me' I know, its about time :) I can't think of any rad mad things to do on it that I couldn't do well on a single core. HALP	15 Last	EarthQuake Feb 2009
Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band! As some of you are aware, I am a bit of a music lover and I love to do my best to give good local bands a little extra exposure when I can. I saw these guys last night at a show with Clutch (which …	2 Last	[MILES] Feb 2009
Cintiq: Pondering the purchase. Ok so I am looking to get a Cintiq and want to hear from people that have the 12" one and what there thoughts are. I know the resolution is a bit low but I want to see how this actually affects anyth…	65 Last	b1ll Feb 2009
The Suffering? I Googled The Suffering 2009 and found this... [U][URL]http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0872226/[/URL] [/U]Didn't Midway get sold for pennies? I was just wondering if there was any chance that another Su…	1 Last	RazorBladder Feb 2009
Skynet goes online Uh oh [url]http://www.skynetresearch.com/[/url] [url]http://www.youtube.com/user/SkynetResearch[/url]	15 Last	Mark Dygert Feb 2009
Killing IM's Hey PC dudes. I'm doing update motions towards my Instant Messenger set-up. I'm gunna axe my old IM accounts for hotter new ones. New accounts: ICQ: 283154452 MSN: killnpc (live) AIM: killnpc YAHOO…	10 Last	killingpeople Feb 2009
3D business Im known for my 50 50 splits. Just ask the boys in the hood. What I intent to do is firstly create a quick, but extremely valuable game to earn some cash for the team members. The tittle is describ…	26 Last	Bronco Feb 2009
EARTHQUAKE CAKE-DAY with cats [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09QLiNmcJE4[/ame] [IMG]http://davidishappy.com/cats/1234828197003.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://davidishappy.com/cats/6a00d83451b09f69e2011278def44b28a4-800wi.j…	54 Last	PolyHertz Feb 2009
Art Test submission etiquette? I am wondering how long should I wait for a company to contact me after I have submitted an art test? I submitted my test by way of email on Monday - which was probably a holiday for most here in the…	5 Last	psychoticprankster Feb 2009
R.I.P Picchi I dont know why im posting here, anyway, our baby ferret , 8 months died today in a household accident , envolving the washing machine, it was the cuttest thing ever, it was like a small child , alwa…	51 Last	Emil Mujanovic Feb 2009
HP TX2500Z for art ? Hello eveyone, I'm pondering the purchase of a hp tx2500Z tablet pc. I've been using an Intuos 3 tablet for years, I know a tablet pc can't rival the quality of the intuos but I wan't something t…	0 Last	Andvari Feb 2009
Prague in March Hey i changed my plan for my vacations so i wont be going to Berlin in March,instead i am going on April. However i am going to Prague in March. Same tips and advice on stuff to do is appreciated.	8 Last	MALicivs Feb 2009
Intresting analysis of sales. Gamasutra. [url]http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/3932/npd_behind_the_numbers_january_.php[/url] "The reality is that Nintendo rules this industry. Hardware, software, and accessory sales for Nintendo's tw…	8 Last	_Gr9yFox_ Feb 2009
Obama wants you to buy your own damn fries [U][B][URL="http://www.aprilwinchell.com/wp-content/cache/supercache/www.aprilwinchell.com/2009/02/05/barack-obama-is-tired-of-your-motherfucking-shit//index.html"] [/URL] [URL="http://www.aprilwinch…	25 Last	AshleyTayles Feb 2009
Left 4 dead 1/2 off sale this weekend! If anyone didn't get a copy, or were debating about it, $24.99 is 1/2 off the usual price [url]http://store.steampowered.com/app/500/[/url]	42 Last	_Gr9yFox_ Feb 2009
Games/Modeling Courses which is the BEST (UK) I'm 17, It's getting to that time when I'm seriously considering going to University or not - I want to, but I've heard so many bad things and the last three years of my life I've been doing courses …	5 Last	samgriffiths Feb 2009
Ihardlyknowher, minimalist front-end for flickr [url]http://ihardlyknowher.com/michaelknubben[/url] [url]http://ihardlyknowher.com/[/url] You need to authorise your own feed to have it display through there, but it's a very nice way of showing yo…	5 Last	Michael Knubben Feb 2009
The Meds - New song Hey all. Just finished laying down some of the vocals for a new song I'm working called [B]The Meds[/B], and I would love to hear what you all think. You can take a listen here - [url]http://signal…	19 Last	Talbot Feb 2009
Im going to Berlin and i need.... Suggestions on cool stuff to do. I am a huge World War two buff so hit me with all you got as well as nightlife stuff as well and vacationing there on the cheap. Beer suggestions too. Hell just any…	21 Last	JO420 Feb 2009
god o war 3 screenshots [url]http://www.eurogamer.net/gallery.php?game_id=8900&article_id=415164#anchor[/url] gua D:	36 Last	the_podman Feb 2009
RapeLay - Rape (& abortion) game simulation Taking the word "egregious" to a new level. [url]http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=88721[/url] When does something cross the line? Would you be in favor of banning this? …	48 Last	EarthQuake Feb 2009
web business web business i want some guidance guys and a little info from your experience i have last week taken a domain name [url]www.3dkernel.com[/url] and created a neat site out-there , now i want to hav…	27 Last	3DGURU Feb 2009
Posing 3D website Hey anyone, I was wondering if anyone has some info. I am trying to remember the name of a site that allows people to used timed poses to draw from and you can set the amount of time etc. I cannot re…	3 Last	nkoste Feb 2009
Showing NDA work when applying for a job... Whats the consensus here? You've got some good work just waiting to see the light of day, but it's being held up by a release date. Posting it on your website is an obvious NO but what about sen…	40 Last	rolfness Feb 2009
Watchmen: Tales of the Black Freighter Trailer [quote]With the release of Watchmen on March 6, MTV today has your first look at one of the most eagerly anticipated elements of Zack Snyders adaptation of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons graphic nov…	1 Last	gavku Feb 2009
Art Institute grads/students Their seems to be alot of threads that pop up over time about game art schools, and I've noticed that their are quite a few people here who came / hale from an Art Institute. Just for AIFL alone I ca…	57 Last	coldkodiak Feb 2009
Midway files for bankruptcy If any of you have been following this: [url]http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-midway13-2009feb13,0,4781703.story[/url]	22 Last	Andreas Feb 2009
trying to locate... im trying to locate a forum or website that goes over game mods or how to, even to just point me in the right direction so that i can take my first step to creating a game mod	3 Last	sicsided Feb 2009
Flower on PSN If you have a PS3 and wait to play something truly unique for $10 you need to try Flower. [url]http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3172687&p=37[/url] The responsiveness of the sixaxis controller is…	4 Last	Farfarer Feb 2009
whoa, Kolby Jukes now at Bioware Edmonton 6 months old news, but still sweet to find out. Hey Kolby, any chance for a tag team live or video-on-demand workshop(s) with Ken Finlayson - I'm assuming he's still at bio? From: [URL]http://www…	0 Last	MagicSugar Feb 2009
Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot anyone watch this show or know of any good places to get a dvd and some swag?	11 Last	MagicSugar Feb 2009
Resident Evil 5 Demo on XBox Live Just played through both segments with a pal on live. Delicious! : )	38 Last	BradMyers82 Feb 2009
Half-Life 2: Escape From City 17 [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1UPMEmCqZo[/ame] A fan-made movie set in the Half-Life 2 universe. Created with a budget of only $500 and directed by The Purchase Brothers. I was going to post…	13 Last	[Deleted User] Feb 2009
Twitter Eventually, once the site is up, we'll have a Polycount twitter. There's a few of us using this already, so for now let's get each other on there and start inspiring thought on the art of videogames…	37 Last	James Edwards Feb 2009
If you had to ... ... make a MMO out of an existing IP what would it be? For me I can't believe Pok	150 Last	killingpeople Feb 2009
Gaming Mods - Do They Help Land Jobs? So I was just searching around on this topic and nothing popped up...so if it's been discussed more times then Paris Hilton's sex tape, then my bad! :-) I decided to join a gaming mod to have a litt…	28 Last	Justin Meisse Feb 2009
Your dream workstation setup.. Just wanna see what everyones dream setup would be if they were to have it at work. Just name it all off monitors, tower, mac or pc.... I personally would like a Mac Pro with the 30 inch Cinema HD…	19 Last	[MILES] Feb 2009
3D Conexxion SpaceNavigator I bought a spacenavigator device some months ago, I never got used to work with it in 3dsmax so I've been using it only on Photoshop ( works great with an intuos :D ) Now I'm learning Zbrush, I …	9 Last	Andvari Feb 2009