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Getting a job in U.S or Canada without a degree.. Hi there! As the title suggests, i'm interested in knowing how to or if it's possible to get work in the U.S or Canada without having any sort of game development degree. I have talked to a friend a…	26 Last	StephenVyas Sep 2015
Akira - The hollywood remake gets greenlit.. [url]http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Akira-Remake-Gets-Greenlight-Garrett-Hedlund-Frontrunner-Lead-Role-27425.html[/url] Variety has learned that Warner Bros. has given the greenlight to the live-act…	166 Last	Mstankow Sep 2015
minimalism art resources Any body here know good resources for minimalism art?	2 Last	Quotidian Sep 2015
Materialize image to material tool I've been working on this tool for making a tiling material from an image. Think of it like a more fully featured crazybump and a cheaper Bitmap2Material. It'd be great to get some more hands on it…	7 Last	myclay Sep 2015
Rigging First-Person Arms in 3ds Max Hi, I would like some in depth tutorials on rigging arms for use in Unity. I do most of my work in 3ds max but the result always comes with various problems such as the Reset Xform modifier use in an…	0 Last	8bitboy Sep 2015
Laid off and no replies from applications Hi everyone, Long story short, I was laid off, and haven't received my last three paychecks, but the boss promises he's working on it, but never gives any specifics, and it's been a month and a half…	23 Last	Add3r Sep 2015
Sci fi design - how to design that stuff ? Hey guys recently I got into making hats for new Unreal Tournament. I feel that I can model, bake and texture. I struggle with concepting. I know it's really hard topic and some people work as a conc…	6 Last	kolayamit Sep 2015
BBC Grand Theft Auto Movie, Daniel Radcliffe & Bill Paxton (2015) THE GAMECHANGERS Trailer (2015) Daniel Radcliffe & Bill Paxton BBC Grand Theft Auto Movie [ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHQI_MUbDGo[/ame] Bill Paxton - Game Over man, Game Over! :thumbup: …	3 Last	Mask_Salesman Sep 2015
Tony Abbot thinks a National Broadband Network project in Australia is just for video Tony Abbot thinks a National Broadband Network project in Australia is just for video and gaming content and says its not worth it? :\ In my opinion I understand its a huge country to modernise but …	9 Last	Malus Sep 2015
Big image reference databases. Does anyone know where I can find bulk images for reference, I'm currently working on a game set in the 1950's America and while Google is great I keep stumbling across the same images, I was hoping …	10 Last	arcade- Sep 2015
Need help on workflows to make low poly explosions for games Hi guys, I am a 3d game artist and am shortlisted for a freelance work which involves creating lowpoly tower defense assets and also texturing them. I am ok on the modeling and texturing part BUT! …	9 Last	flamedidea Sep 2015
2D digital art tutorials for beginners? So I find tutorials for digital art only show you how to use the programs rather than teaching you art. I want to get into digital painting and drawing and learn the techniques to make art like this …	4 Last	pior Sep 2015
Thoughts on Modern Mech/Suit Design I've been thinking a lot about Mech design, or at LEAST cyber suit type models. Metals are generally EXTREMELY heavy, and weight requires various displacement mechanisms, and/or mechanisms to help mo…	4 Last	kneedeepinthedoomed Sep 2015
Your opinion on workstation vs gaming graphics cards. I am contemplating buying a new PC for game development and asset creation. Do you guys recommend workstation cards over gaming cards, why or why not? Thanks :D	29 Last	kolayamit Sep 2015
Tell me everything about 3D Printing Lets talk about 3D Printing! :D Information thread galore. [SIZE="6"][B]Going to start compiling the information up top in my free time. [/B][/SIZE] A lot of this is butchered for now, I will find…	29 Last	Mr.Moose Sep 2015
NEW INDIE SURVEY: Kits, Plugins and Training for MODO Indie? Hey modonauts, I know that everyone is pumped up and awaiting the release of MODO Indie 901, but in the meantime I've been working with others in the background to try and evolve the software more.…	18 Last	Zack Maxwell Sep 2015
IBC Amsterdam Ups there was a greentooth. Greetings from amsterdam :) [IMG]https://scontent-vie1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/12009787_10208203809432798_7384142799544784904_n.jpg?oh=5a33c1027cfc113000aa4…	0 Last	pachermann Sep 2015
Zmodeler instead of Maya or Max for HS Hey guys, i find really awesome doing things in Zbrush with Zmodeler for hard surface modeling, just i need more to do it, and to make some complex shape. Do you think it is acceptable to model in Z…	4 Last	kanga Sep 2015
Do you use tutorials, and how! Ok this may sound like an extremely stupid question and i know it's very opinionated due to everyone learning differently. But i just like to get a feel for how everyone does something. So i'd like t…	23 Last	kernersvillan Sep 2015
Tangent Normal brush engine in Krita 2.7.9 [url]http://cgpress.org/archives/krita-2-9-7-released.html[/url] Has anyone tried the Tangent normal brush in Krita?	7 Last	Wolthera Sep 2015
Indiepocalypse [url]http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/DanielWest/20150908/253040/Good_isnt_good_enough__releasing_an_indie_game_in_2015.php[/url] [ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4F-zdpFb9I[/ame] There seems to …	30 Last	lamb Sep 2015
How do I make translation a function of rotation? (Rigging) I have a character rig that I rigged in an arrow shaped T-pose. When I make his arms go to the side, I must translate the shoulder joint away from his body for a natural look. How do I make it so tha…	3 Last	m4dcow Sep 2015
How to find your path in CG? I came across during my procrastination. How to find your path in CG? [ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwewR7snCIM[/ame]	1 Last	Fefs Sep 2015
Please help me find lost concept art So basically I found and lost this awesome concept art. It was an environment that had these stylised trees that the top of them were really angular and hard shaped. If anyone can help me track them…	2 Last	Nosslak Sep 2015
over 20 billion in PC gaming hardware sales 3rd year The [URL="https://www.jonpeddie.com/publications/pc_gaming_hardware_market_report/"]Jon Peddie Research group[/URL] printed their annual report again: supposedly PC "Hardware" sales for the gaming …	3 Last	claydough Sep 2015
Quixel Suite 2.0 Can't figure out how to embed videos so [Edit: Auto-embed?! God bless you, internet] [ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ugVuyCXjss[/ame] DDO/NDO painters, 3DO now can do baking. Seem very comp…	60 Last	repete Sep 2015
Feeling guilty while living at home but working on becoming a better artist. Hey guys. I'm feeling a little down this evening regarding living with my parents while working on becoming a better artist and not really earning any source of income doing so. I am 19 years old an…	21 Last	kendmd Sep 2015
Watch a Famous Disney Artist draw in VR [vv]138790270[/vv] Article: [url]http://www.engadget.com/2015/09/10/glean-keane-vr/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget&ncid=rss_semi[/url] While Virtual Reality has been …	21 Last	Deathstick Sep 2015
Mudbox or Zbrush? So I have been using Mudbox for a little while now but I'm constantly hearing about ZBrush and it seems to be the most popular one. I was just curious what advantages it has over Mudbox and how are…	21 Last	littleclaude Sep 2015
Best way to mix concept work and 3d in a folio? I intend to apply to both a 3d modeller position as well as a concept artist. [B]How do I tailor my folio to apply to two different practices (3d modeller and concept artist)? [/B] I can see how ori…	4 Last	TomGT Sep 2015
The end of poly modeling...? What...? So I've been following [URL="https://gumroad.com/metalman123456123#"]David Lesperance[/URL] for quite some time now, I like his style and all the information that he drops during his tutorials - he's…	19 Last	iadagraca Sep 2015
Hand Painted Textures Tutorials Hey! Would anyone care to share any good hand painting texturing tutorials using photoshop, or maybe mudbox :), thanks.	3 Last	Anth Sep 2015
Help-Basics of game asset creation Hello ! I'm wanting to learn the basics of game asset creation and I'm not really sure where to begin. I've scoured the net for tutorials however I think it'd be better to ask here. Perhaps some of…	4 Last	Davichi Sep 2015
Assassin's Creed Syndicate [ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4QlIyK4aVA[/ame] Is it normal I haven't seen any thread talking about this here? I've searched and didn't find anything.	38 Last	MrHobo Sep 2015
low poly and realistic? I've seen this low poly environment pack on the asset store and I was wondering how is it possible to make low poly asset look so realistic? [URL]https://www.assetstore.unity3d.com/en/#!/content/38…	4 Last	Deathstick Sep 2015
UE4 x 3Ds Max for VFX Hi, I`m currently a Computer Animation student, unfortunately we dont have a degree targeting only VFX (Particle and this kind of stuff), so that`s the closest I found for what I really want to do. I…	9 Last	Ged Sep 2015
How to check if legal software was used ? Hello everyone, My company is planning to get their foot into the industry, we will be hiring people to create game for us and and launch some 3D online challenges. I am an extreme newbie when it …	15 Last	cookedpeanut Sep 2015
Python Autorig quadruped tutorial Hi guys, I worked quite a few hours, but finally it's ready. A tutorial on how to script a quadruped autorig in Maya using Python. This is a tutorial series consisting of 14 videos for download alo…	0 Last	Captainfusion Sep 2015
New Ipad Pro now has a stylus [url]http://www.apple.com/apple-events/september-2015/[/url] Starts at about 29:00 . What do you guys think ? Would this be a decent wacom replacement ?	47 Last	Skinpop Sep 2015
Star Citizen Greetings PCers; So I wanted to start this thread for the discussion relevant to the Star Citizen. Personally for me this game is a good upgrade from EVE online.	17 Last	DireWolf Sep 2015
Memrise I just wanted to share something that has been helping me a lot recently. I've been trying to learn another language and i came across memrise and it's really been helping to memorize vocab, but th…	13 Last	Millah Sep 2015
Udemy course: Generate a 3D model from photos using Agisoft PhotoScan Hey all, Were excited to announce that TGA Digital has just launched its first Udemy course, Generate a 3D model from photos using Agisoft PhotoScan. Created by yours truly ;) To celebrate this …	11 Last	kodde Sep 2015
Closed SOLVED: How to use already made diffuse in Quixel?	0 Last	flipside8404 Sep 2015
Model kits/Resin kits/ Figurines/ Toys Hey guys! 3d printing is opening up a whole new place for us digital 3d artists to make model kits of our own. I wanted to put together some kind of list or place for the ones I've seen that are put …	3 Last	seth. Sep 2015
Graphics Tablet Not sure if this is the right place to post this but I was looking into buying my first graphics tablet, I want to spend around £60. I know to get a good one I will have to up my budget but just to s…	6 Last	Add3r Sep 2015
The Interview Process I'm not too sure where I should post this, if this needs to be moved, so be it. I've recently started turning in my resume into companies looking for environment artists. I am constantly working o…	5 Last	Brometheous Sep 2015
Bears Can't Drift!? Recap Give-away A little while back I released my game [URL="http://store.steampowered.com/app/338040"]Bears Can't Drift!?[/URL] onto Steam Early Access. I have had a ton of feedback from my [URL="http://www.polycou…	10 Last	AzzaMat Sep 2015
new tech on the horizon to end Wacom monopoly? [URL="http://www.sensel.com/"]http://www.sensel.com/[/URL] demonstration on potential use [URL="http://www.theverge.com/2015/8/25/9201149/sensel-morph-pressure-sensitive-trackpad-kickstarter"]http:/…	17 Last	myclay Sep 2015
modding with DLLs in games Hey guys, first of all I wanna ask if you are allowed to mod games by injecting DLLs, like it's done in GTA 5...Only modding the game, not cracking it! In GTA 5 you inject the DLL with a Trainer, or…	6 Last	GarageBay9 Sep 2015
[Question] List of Cameras for Photo-sourcing Textures I have a couple questions: A) Does anyone know of a good camera/camera list for photo-sourcing textures? B) What should the minimum specs be? C) What should the ideal specs be? (within reason) D) Wou…	37 Last	EarthQuake Sep 2015