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2D Game Art Kits for World Building I have been analyzing games such as Ori,Rayman, and Dust and have been trying to come up with the most efficient way to create a 2d asset pipeline. Looking at Ori, they have a TON of assets that have…	1 Last	mathius777 Oct 2015
Buying a work laptop need advice So I have a lot of wasted time where I could be working on art but do not have access to my PC. So I am buying a laptop. I need something that can run the Substance package well. I used designer and …	22 Last	noosence Oct 2015
Questions about PC build I'm working freelance mostly doing hand paint stuff and models for casual games. My laptop's hardware is outdated and I want to build a new PC to work with next 2-3 years. I want it to be compact yet…	10 Last	voronov.art Oct 2015
The best anatomical video I've ever seen [url]https://youtu.be/kbyUzsHP3Po?t=13m54s[/url] Oh my God, seeing the real thing really does exaplin alot. SOmetimes always drawing from other anatomical drawings can be a bit misleading/confusing …	6 Last	jfeez Oct 2015
looking for script to bind poly verts to curves in maya. A few weeks ago I saw a video (here on polycount) where you could redistribute the distance of the edges/verts along a curve that was automatically created from your selection via the script. I left …	3 Last	passerby Oct 2015
The right computer for game artists Hello guys, I'm thinking to build a new computer and I have some dubts regarding game-art ideal computer. I'm a gamer and since some time also a game artist/photographer; the programs I use are Adobe…	12 Last	Bruno Afonseca Oct 2015
Replace fan on GTX 970 So a week ago I had a 'little' accident (my SSD caught on fire), and my Asus GTX 970 got damaged in process by the fire. One of the fans have one of the (wings? fan?) damaged by the heat and is now b…	16 Last	m4dcow Oct 2015
Attack on Titan: a reclusive artist and his man-eating giants Attack on Titan: a reclusive artist and his man-eating giants This interview is quite an inspiration to listen to, just shows you that you should never give up on your dreams. Interview - [URL]htt…	14 Last	Panupat Oct 2015
Polyphasic Sleep Anyone tried it? want to do a 30 day Polyphasic Sleep 'challenge' just to improve myself as artist.	67 Last	battlecow Oct 2015
1200p or 1440p monitors? I'm in the process of buying some new dual monitors and I'm looking for some advice. Which one of these resolutions is better for game design, 1920 x 1080 or 2560 x 1440? First I was aiming for tw…	35 Last	Shrike Oct 2015
[Test] - H15 Viewport vs Marmoset Toolbag And you may find yourself using Marmoset Toolbag And you may find yourself in another application And you may find yourself behind the wheel of Houdini And you may find yourself with a beautiful door…	1 Last	Mstankow Oct 2015
Best online forum to enhance 2D skills? Have been browsing Art Station recently, and have noticed myself to be quite desirous of great 2D drawing/painting/concept skills. What good forums are out there to support aspiring artists out the…	0 Last	DataDragon Oct 2015
Becoming a Tools Developer Hi all, I'm not sure if this is in the right section, if not please feel free to point me to a more suitable location. I've recently made a decision that I want to become a tools developer. I …	2 Last	passerby Oct 2015
Attaching your name to adult content I've been doing coloring and background art for a Adult Visual Novel for the past year, it pays well and I really enjoy working on it. Eventually they asked what I would like to be called on the cr…	6 Last	iadagraca Oct 2015
Doubt about a Lord of the Rings VideoGame large as Skyrim. Hi to everyone. I want to discuss some hypothetical topic about the legal framework sorrounding the producction of a videogame. If a big community of game artist, coders, designers and so on wanted t…	21 Last	Mant1k0re Oct 2015
Undertale I'm kind of surprised there was no thread about this yet, so I felt compelled to make one. "Undertale - The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone." [IMG]http://undertale.com/images/undert…	11 Last	ZacD Oct 2015
Help me pick a laptop :D Hi everyone! I want to build a laptop for 3D work inside college and at home. I have a desktop but I dont want to be stuck in my bedroom all day working on my folio, I want to sit with family, visi…	1 Last	ZacD Oct 2015
Tablet pc /hybrid - Alternatives to surface pro 3? Hello, I'm thinking of buying a tablet/laptop hybrid for the main purpose of being able to animate using Maya, 3ds Max, possibly motion builder (might be a stretch too far) and use Photoshop without …	4 Last	nasty1 Oct 2015
What would be considered a good game animation demo reel? SO I'm working on a few stuff right now but sometimes I'm still confused on how my reel should be done if I'm aiming for animation in games. I mean, I've watched some professional reels and I'm sti…	3 Last	littleclaude Oct 2015
Check out The Nullpoint I worked as a prop artist on this playable prototype with some really talented people at Schell Games. You can download it from the link. Check it out and let us know what you think [url]http://nu…	0 Last	BeachBum Oct 2015
Decimation Master an acceptable shortcut? Hi, all. I was wondering what the general consensus is - if there is one - on using shortcuts like decimation master for finished pieces. Specifically, I'm considering simply using zbrush's decimati…	26 Last	juggernutt Oct 2015
Map Screen grabbing tool for outside of monitor view Lets say you wanted to screen shots the streets of seattle. So you go to google earth and print screen move the map, print screen again and so on. I found a website that allows you to define areas ou…	1 Last	Eric Chadwick Oct 2015
I want to start character modeling, how i do start? Ok hello guys! :) I want to start character modeling, nothing too detailed something like this: [IMG]http://i.prntscr.com/529ad72991aa4ed0bc062990c863aaa3.png[/IMG] What do you guys recommend me to…	3 Last	Eric Chadwick Oct 2015
For Envy/Prop Artists,do you have difficulty telling others your job? This is not really an issue I lose sleep over. But I've found it's become an obstacle in almost every conversation I have about "what's my job" or "what do you want to do". The hard part isn't just …	37 Last	Bartalon Oct 2015
what should I put in my portfolio if I wanna be a sculptor? Hi, Guys. I have a question. If I wanna be a sculptor, what should I put in my portfolio to show my ability of sculpting? Thanks in advance.:)	6 Last	Tobbo Oct 2015
Houdini 15 feature list Welcome in this beautiful day. Houdini 15 should be released today, but before it happens you can read the [URL="http://www.sidefx.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3138&Itemid=422"]futu…	11 Last	Fansub Oct 2015
The best approach to ZBrush.. yes broad but hear me out Hey, I have used ZBrush on and off for the last couple of versions, only here and there.. enough not to know enough but some to be able to do some basic stuff. Mainly importing objects from 3ds Max…	8 Last	lunatorra Oct 2015
Aderyn's Cradle IndieGoGo [IMG]https://40.media.tumblr.com/12c660f3426521a277d08740e87c0b64/tumblr_nw38gvgnTy1rhyfhho2_540.png[/IMG] [IMG]https://36.media.tumblr.com/2436d3fc5a5f85ec371c9d55bf2ced92/tumblr_nw38gvgnTy1rhyfhho1…	0 Last	allmighty_thunder Oct 2015
eSports - Trend Turned Industry - are you a part of it? [INDENT][SIZE="5"][COLOR="White"]Hey Polycount :thumbup: It's now been a couple of months since Rule of Gods started posting on here, and we are here to share some exciting news. We are now hosting…	5 Last	OldSalty Oct 2015
skipping content I am interested in reading what others think about this, i know i skipped stuff when i was younger, and i didn't do any skipping of content since HL1 (so very annoying at times). [ame]https://www.yo…	32 Last	iadagraca Oct 2015
Personal Branding I'm in the process of drafting up some new business cards which got my thinking about personal branding. Do you think as an individual Freelancer working on a pretty wide variety of different projec…	6 Last	Rurouni Strife Oct 2015
Textures.com, formerly CGTextures, with updated terms Any thoughts? Seems expensive to me. I always liked the idea of downloading the highest res to be future proof and in case i needed the detail, so i don't seem to be getting much if i only wanted to …	8 Last	tadpole3159 Oct 2015
Any good tutorials about Color? I am trying to start to learn color as i can do for digital painting, especially hand painting stuff. I tried to look for anything, But most of the videos are timelapse, which is confused me.	14 Last	RyanB Oct 2015
Portfolio question Hi everyone, I have a little question about what to make for a portfolio. I'm soon to graduate and aiming for modeling/texturing for video games. I have no preference when it comes to characters/env…	10 Last	razz Oct 2015
Looking for Open source code in C++ for image processing I understand that this site is mainly for art and modeling, but to anyone who is familiar with programming (C++ mainly). Do you know any sites that feature image processing alongside with open sourc…	5 Last	Ben Apuna Oct 2015
Guidance on how to improve hard surface modeling Hello everyone, This is my first tread here, I'll try to be as complete as possible. For a basic introduction I'm like lots of people in here, I love 3D. I left a promising career in my country to s…	7 Last	mikewitk Oct 2015
"I Don't Know How to do that!" Hello Polycount, I'll begin this thread by stating, that, I am an industry noob; an MArt Student at Sheffield Hallam University, whom, after this year of intensive study and skill-set refining, will…	33 Last	Dan Powell Oct 2015
deviations in the concept and the model [URL=http://s676.photobucket.com/user/Layersofpoo/media/1024ref_zpsfa31a53c.jpg.html][IMG]http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv129/Layersofpoo/1024ref_zpsfa31a53c.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s676.…	3 Last	low odor Oct 2015
Unreal Engine 4 Specular Map / Reflection problems. Greetings! I am quite new to the texture node-system in Unreal Engine 4 and I need some help with a wall texture I am currently working on. The result I want: I want the texture to display scratches…	5 Last	ZacD Oct 2015
Closed Procedural Material Contest	0 Last	Jerc Oct 2015
My new cartoon adventures series that Im trying to get up and running. Hi there, Just thought I'd share an idea I am playing around with right now. "Alfons the Cat" Hes a fun light hearted cat, not quite a kitten, not quite grown up. I hope to be able to create loads o…	6 Last	Woody7 Oct 2015
New site for Artists People who were responsible for creating CgHub, have open a new Cg site [url]http://www.cgplus.com/[/url] This is their message on FB. CGHUB IS DEAD, LONG LIVE CG+ Team Shakuro, the developer of the…	2 Last	Nox Oct 2015
Star Citizen: Squadron 42 Cast and intro footage Surprised this hasnt popped up yet. Citizencon 2015 occurred yesterday and with it came quite a bit of new footage. I was extremely impressed with what they are doing with Squadron 42, it gave off th…	11 Last	Prime8 Oct 2015
How does artist supply and demands work? Obvisouly, this is question that concerns alot of industries and domains and not just CG but it stills something that, as a youg student puzzles me. Basically, how will the industry manage to handle…	20 Last	kaptainkernals Oct 2015
belias = Mechatronic Engineer [congrats thread] hello i have been struggling for long time to finish my studies, now i'm officially a Mechatronic engineer ! if you want something from the bottom of your heart, all obstacles are gone !	14 Last	Deathstick Oct 2015
Maya LT 2016 its looking interesting... [ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_siu5R7wIbk[/ame] [ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itAb5rkbc_Y[/ame]	109 Last	sprunghunt Oct 2015
Halo 5: Guardians [URL]http://www.polygon.com/2014/5/16/5721032/halo-5-guardians-release-date-xbox-one[/URL] [IMG]http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--_z2EIS_X--/bh4msvyn8wcgpcl4fgos.jpg[/IMG] Alright …	66 Last	SurlyBird Oct 2015
Master's Degree Hello all, I was curious to know if anyone knew of a good college to get a Master's in Animation or 3D art or Game Design. Thanks!	9 Last	Aabel Oct 2015
Staying Motivated as an Artist Hey Polycount. So it's been some time since I was last here. Quite a few years actually. I'm here to discuss a topic, hoping it will lead to helping me find my fire again somehow. I'll lead with …	34 Last	EosOfOrcus Oct 2015
is there is any tool like fillet of 3ds max in photoshop HI, is there is any tool like fillet of 3ds max in photoshop so i can first draw block path then refine it with chamfer setting. i'm tired if using :poly127:tangent handles. thanks in advance ps sorr…	4 Last	lorenzo_di_pietro Oct 2015