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Own Design vs Concept Art

Hi everyone!,I was wondering what your opinion is on this topic -The question is if you prefer to work with your own design or use a Concept Art. On one side working of a Concept Art just feels like …
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Alex_J

Do you feel like 'solid geometry' for games has reached its limit?

Obviously graphics are getting better, especially in the lighting and VFX department. But there is one category that kind of reached its limit I think - solid geometry (from lack of a better word). R…
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Alex_J

Epic grabbed Artstation

Im not sure if i like that.https://magazine.artstation.com/2021/04/artstation-is-joining-the-epic-games-family/?utm_source=homepage&utm_medium=toprow&utm_campaign=1949-artstation-is-joining-t…
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thomasp

Similar countrys like Iceland

Hi,I would love to know if there are other similar countrys like Iceland with these Landscapes
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thomaskin

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

So have all seen the new Ratchet and Clank trailer? The artists and programmers over at Insomniac are really knocking it out of the park this time around. The soft fur shader on the characters especi…
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poopipe

Fractal Lab - Interactive WebGL Fractal Explorer

https://hirnsohle.de/test/fractalLab/This app makes it super fun to examine 3D fractals. I've been interested in Tom Beddard's work for a few years, ever since seeing his 3D fractals on Vimeo.
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Obscura

Arm and chest pain, way I'm using left hand to work.

Hello guysI'm having a weird pain in my left arm and chest, I haven't go to the doctor because I don't have health insurance right now.  I'm not sure if this is because the way I'm usi…
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gnoop

Toys For Bob - layoffs

So apparently Toys For Bob (creators of the recently released Crash Bandicoot 4, as well as the Spyro Remakes), has had a good chunk of its staff let go, and the remaining staff and studio have switc…
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sacboi

What are the technical specs of the ships of Sea of Thieves?

Hi! I would like to know what the polycount and texture size is of the ships of Sea of Thieves. Can anyone help me with that? Thanks! 
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Ruz

Unreal MetaHuman

https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/blog/a-sneak-peek-at-metahuman-creator-high-fidelity-digital-humans-made-easyHmmm... I stick to styliced Humans then. 
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oglu

Texture size: Why use 1024x1024, 2048x2048.... and not a 1000x1000, 2000x2000... ?

Hi everyone, i'm new in polycount, and this is my first topic.First of all, I'm sorry for my english, is not that good  :#, anyway, I was wandering why the standard texture sizes are 512, 1024, …
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Denny94

Polycount artist who did high end pixelart textures?

Does anyone remember the artist who used to post here and made very high end pixel art textures? I distinctly remember them showing off fighter jet and helicopter models from a xbox 360 game they wor…
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PolyHertz

Why there's so many tutorials about making slot inventory?

I'm learning BP in UE4 through doing stuff that I'm interested in (because i dunno other fun/interesting ways to learn it /: ). And i want to learn how to make inventory like in Fallout or tes games …
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PolyHertz

Getting into traditional painting

I was hoping you guys could make me some recommendations about getting into traditional painting. I've never done any painting other than digital. But I've been to the art store today and saw some s…
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gnoop

How is terrain made in games?

Hey there, I'm struggling quite a bit with terrain in UE4 and I was wondering what the production workflow would be for more open environments. I heard World Machine was the standard for these things…
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BlackSaigon

Help for Beginner :P

Hey guys, im planning to get into Digital Art. Are there any free and good alternatives to Photoshop? I sadly dont have the money to spent right now. Also someone recommended me the Wacom Intous M so…
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eViuZe

Hi All... I'm New. :)

I'm Michelle.  I am new to all of this not only to this forum. I have been in graphic design/php programming for the past 30 or so years.  Looking for something a little different and havin…
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Eric Chadwick

Verge article: Immigrants / visa and game industry

I think this is a really good read. As this topic pops up here from time to time in some form or another.https://www.theverge.com/22382473/game-industry-layoffs-immigrant-developers-visa-deporta…
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Eric Chadwick

How long would it take to make a online game like this?

Hello,It's nice to meet you all! I'm new here. I'm a single person trying to develop a third person shooter game as big as this. I don't favor the futuristic setting though so I'd probably go fo…
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Eric Chadwick

Blade & Soul Environments

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pg_JyVHXQU[/ame] Some absolutely amazing environments here - actually they've blown my mind. Also a semi kind of tech related question: Maybe some of the Epic …
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Deborah_Flannagan

I don't understand sometimes

Don't confuse this as complaining, more like just a rant but I truthfully don't understand Artstation and trends half the time, or even if I'm doing something wrong. I find it extremely depressing so…
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aniceto

Great new blog for Freelancers!

Just came across this great blog! Check it out and let me know your thoughts!/SNIPPED BY ADMIN SNIPER!!
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Eric Chadwick

Is metahuman creator changing the industry?

Hi,do you think this software will actually take some 3d character jobs in the future?
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pior

1000 scanned models from museums ready to download and commercial use, for free!

Enjoy!https://sketchfab.com/search?features=downloadable&q=Malopolska%60s+Virtual+Museums&sort_by=-relevance&type=models
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Justo

Looking for old-school style web composer software

Hello all -I'd like to find an old-school style web composing software. What I mean by that is something that allows to visually assemble page layouts by direct manipulation of elements (images and t…
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Eric Chadwick

Happy Birthday, Polycount

Happy 23rd birthday, Polycount.
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rollin

Am i bothering myself with not so important things ?

Hi,This topic is related to presenting a character on a portfolio. is it ok if a character is presented in A pose rather then some heroic pose? would that be something a hiring companies don't like t…
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Neox

Most useless professions?

Was flipping around cable last night and i accidently stayed on E long enough to notice it was a show about super models, ans they were talking about how these models pull over 6 figures and my jaw …
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focus_method

New Member

Hello!I’m a new member and this is my first post and account on a forums page! I’m currently a student at and my degree is computer animation. I’m 20 years old and I’m an aspiring animator. I’m glad …
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Eric Chadwick

How do you organize your digital art files on your computer?

How do you organize your 3D files (maya, blender, 3ds max, etc)? What about other project types like photography, graphic design, or game projects? Unreal/Unity projects? I have a bunch of these type…
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SnowInChina

Photogrammetry, megascans in level design , worth?

I have downloaded and tested beautifull levels in unreal done with megascan assets and photogrammetry, but are very static , uninteractive and limited area spaces, are they worth usage ? If so when a…
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Eric Chadwick

Looking to move to Austin, any advice?

Sup guys, my roommate and I are thinking about making the move to Austin from Dallas. I haven't been there much so I'm not too familiar with the area. I know that there's a ton of opportunity for gam…
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Justin Meisse

Quaff a green one!

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sacboi

What software should i use to render things like this ?

Hey everyone !Im currently working on a big school project and i came across this 3D model with crazy reflections, iridescent texture, IOR and thin film effects. I've been googling for a few days alr…
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Prime8

isometric game art breakdowns?

I have a student who is interested in learning more about the workflows for locked perspective, isometric games. I have tried doing some digging for them but I can't seem to hit the perfect search te…
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Taylor Brown

Folds In Tris(FITS)

[URL="https://www.facebook.com/FoldsInTris"][COLOR="Red"]Folds In Tris Facebook page[/COLOR] [/URL] Hey polycount! its been a while! I want to share something that I've been working on for a while. …
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FourtyNights

Reality Capture joins Epic Games

https://youtu.be/u09xBayensghm..
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ZacD

Custom Greentooth Keycaps

Just got this custom shine-through keycap made from https://www.maxkeyboard.com/custom-backlight-compatible-keycap-for-backlit-keyboard.htmlSent them this PNG to make it if you want to get one t…
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thomasp

Where can I download 3D Enviroments as Maps?

I wish to find some good stylized 3D Environments to be good backgrounds for my characters to pose in, I will give credit to the creator, but does anyone know of where to download free ones for this …
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Brian "Panda" Choi

Work with me. Music for work 4K [Ambient Music]

https://youtu.be/rbkwhAEHWJA
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Eric Chadwick

In-Development Indie MMORPGs

MMORPGs require years of hard work, both in the art and engineering departments. At the beginning, in the late 90's, MMO games were mostly innovation of the West, but nowadays, as far as I know, Kore…
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francisbaud

New to the community.

Hey! The name is Spiri7Light. It's a pleasure to be here in this wonderful community! I hope to see many ideas, and get some inspiration to push me forward in making my own animations as well! 
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Eric Chadwick

Help finding Thunderbird2 .obj file please...

Playing Dual Universe and can use a .obj file scalable holographic projector to help design ships.I want to make a replica of Thunderbird 2 but can only find a few expensive/inaccurate .obj files.Als…
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Eric Chadwick

Pipeline: How much is too much?

After 23 years doing CG, I took an extended break in 2012. Some of this was due to various life related reasons. Some of it was due to waning passion. Now, just over 8 years later, that passion seems…
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Brandon.LaFrance

Artificial interactions on art station

Does anyone else see this? I will every so often see works on artstation with more likes and comments than I would expect based on their quality. The artist usually comes from an eastern european cou…
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Neox

Can you give me portfolio showcase platforms

Hi,what kind of portfolio showcase platforms do we have besides artstation,cgsociety ?ok i know about behance and dribbble but it's more for graphic design, UI, web design.I need something to showcas…
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focus_method

Hardware help

Hello everyone! I’m a beginner to everything here but definitely want to try my hand at modeling; mainly terrain and architecture. Also, I’d like to do programming. Does anyone know a very good compu…
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JamieGumb1

New banners!

Please join us in congratulating the artists who are responsible for the Polycount banners this month! Remember, if you see something that's banner-worthy, use the Flag > Report button and le…
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teodar23

Sketchbook threads in 3D Art Showcase and Critiques

Are sketchbook threads not required to be posted in the digital sketchbook subforum?I've noticed a few sketchbooks popping up in the 3d showcase subforum, which I presume is the most viewed subforum …
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ImsumDave

Hello I am new here!

Hello everyone! My name is Bishop and i am new to the Artist field and i am a student at Los Angeles Film School! I hope to post all my future work here and to network and make friends!
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grumix8

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