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Windows Holographic [ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aThCr0PsyuA[/ame] Microsoft, what have you done to my reality. I still can't believe this. I'm so feeling like reality isn't reality. My perception of reality ha…	35 Last	littleclaude Jan 2015
Seeking Professional Advice Dear Polycount, I'm seeking some advice from professionals or anyone with some experience in the game industry, particularly in environment art. To get you up to speed, this is my current situation…	43 Last	KeirKieran Jan 2015
looking for translators... Heyya everybody , let me introduce you to [URL="http://getfestify.com/"]festify[/URL] a project some of my friends started recently they are currently looking for volunteers to help with the transl…	0 Last	AshuraDX Jan 2015
32 Bit displacement map vs 16 bit Hello, i have read quite a lot about this issue on net, but i have few questions i didnt find the answer to. The main advantages for using 32 bit displacement maps over 16 bit is: 1) The absence of …	5 Last	ysalex Jan 2015
Help with Zapplink Sorry if this isn't the right place to ask this. I tried for a long time to find a solution without resorting to asking for help. This is my an example of what happens when I use Zapplink in Zbrush …	1 Last	pior Jan 2015
Anyone try fusion 360 yet for modeling complex hard surfaces? Hi all! Since there seems to be a high number of forward thinking individuals here on PC I figured I would ask around to see if anyone has experimented with [URL="http://www.tsplines.com/products/wha…	5 Last	artquest Jan 2015
THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE INVENTION OF THE GAME CARTRIDGE [URL="http://www.fastcompany.com/3040889/the-untold-story-of-the-invention-of-the-game-cartridge"]http://www.fastcompany.com/3040889/the-untold-story-of-the-invention-of-the-game-cartridge[/URL]	0 Last	WilliamVaughan Jan 2015
Alternative to Marmoset Toolbag? Anyone know a free alternative for a program similar to Marmoset for good renders? Thank you.	13 Last	JonathanLambert Jan 2015
Unreal Dev Tour: Boston, Montreal NEXT week. I feel like it's my obligation to post about this here: [url]https://www.unrealengine.com/blog/migs-east-coast-dev-tour[/url] Next week Epic Games is doing a developer tour of the East Coast on the…	20 Last	blankslatejoe Jan 2015
Fight scenes with interesting lighting? I'll be honest, I'm trying to find some lighting inspiration for a fight scene. I was hoping you guys would have some suggestions of one's that you think are cool. So... Anyone want to help a guy out?	9 Last	Geezus Jan 2015
Wacom Intous 3 Problemo My wacom drivers seem to keep crashing and I have absolutely no idea why. Everytime I launch my computer it says 'Wacom Driver Not Running' Edit: It also occurs randomly during the day when I use i…	10 Last	Francois_K Jan 2015
Best anatomy references? First of all sorry if this is in the wrong place I wouldn't be surprised if it is. This uni semester I've set myself the task of learning as much about arms as possible. I want to do 30+ good qualit…	4 Last	Jarran Jan 2015
Gnomon Intro to Maya 2014 Does anyone have Introduction to Maya 2014, I got the video a long time ago but I haven't began to watch until recently and I find out that two of my videos are corrupt ?	8 Last	CreativeSheep Jan 2015
Vector displacement Maps vs Displacement+Normals? Hello, im currently playing around with photoscanning objects in 3D (photogrammetry), so far i always extract displacement and normal maps via the hipoly scan and afterwards apply it to my meshes w…	7 Last	Jonathan85 Jan 2015
Microsoft HoloLens - Transform your world with hologram Delete this thread please already made - [url]http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=147502[/url] [B]Microsoft HoloLens - Transform your world with hologram[/B] [ame]https://www.youtube.co…	0 Last	littleclaude Jan 2015
Legacy of Kain - Nosgoth Sooooooooo....this is the game we have been working on here at Psyonix for a bit. [URL="http://nosgoth.com/"]http://nosgoth.com/[/URL] [IMG]http://www.nosgoth.com/system/rich/rich_files/rich_files/00…	89 Last	ErichWK Jan 2015
Workflow: Lowpoly to Highpoly? Or Highpoly to Low? Hey there Polycount, I was wondering what your workflow was when it comes to creating models. Mine has always been to start with a low poly base mesh unwrap it and build up from there. But, I've …	14 Last	AlecMoody Jan 2015
Zbrush sculpting start? I started to look into zbrush sculpting, but I feel like my lack of anatomical knowledge could impact my abilities. I know there is a ton of specialized tutorials for zBrush, that you follow step-by…	11 Last	flat-D Jan 2015
Call Of Duty: Advanced Warfare Wanted to start a thread on this and share what ive been working on. [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE17D8C6O4A[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClSGyJeLcj0[/ame] And the official …	208 Last	peanut Jan 2015
Closed Help with Beatrix Save the Queen!	0 Last	ShinigamiYaiba Jan 2015
ZBrush Starting Bust I see a lot of people start with a basic bust when beginning new characters, but I'm unable to find these for download anywhere. Of course I could start with Z spheres and go from there, but I like h…	2 Last	allengingrich Jan 2015
Laptop for game art I recently sold my desktop and moved abroad and I'm looking for a good laptop to get some game art done. It needs to be a laptop, but I had considered getting a macbook pro maxed out. They're not b…	9 Last	Showster Jan 2015
Global Game Jam, 48 hour, Jan 23 - 25, Join us, 2015 University Hertfordshire Hi, Would you like to join our game jam team and make a game in 48 hours? January 23 - 25, 2015. We have lots of room, 250 PCs in our labs, Pizza on tap and access 24/7. [url]http://globalgamejam.o…	9 Last	weiswayne Jan 2015
uggh game art or vfx so yeah lately torn between the two. I love game art but like some aspects of vfx not sure which to pursue. I think people in game art are more passionate and artistic, but vfx can have its good side…	26 Last	Sk0LLiE Jan 2015
Subscription based tutoring websites Hey, i was thinking of getting a subscription to a tutoring website such as digitaltutors to get some good quality tutorials and not have to shuffle through the outdated stuff. but i was wondering …	16 Last	KeirKieran Jan 2015
Animator Reinvents the Nintendo Power Glove as an Indispensable tool Animator Dillon Markey Reinvents the Failed Nintendo Power Glove as an Indispensable Stop-Motion Animation Tool [url]http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/01/power-glove-stop-motion/[/url] [vv]1165850…	4 Last	KeirKieran Jan 2015
The One Handed Man Did It! I broke my right wrist. Any suggestions for a setup that will still allow me to model? As in ctrl, alt, and shift Closest I could come: [url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/FS3-P-USB-Triple-Foot-Switch-P…	4 Last	Zack Maxwell Jan 2015
2015 - Most wanted! So 2015 is gonna be a pretty epic year for games. For a while I was thinking I'd only be interested in playing a small handful, but after reading this month's OPM... the list has been extended a mamm…	45 Last	CheeseOnToast Jan 2015
Pay what you want game art and design course bundle Joystiq have a Humble Bundle style deal going a the moment on several games development online video courses - one on Unity, two on game art and one on gamification. The minimum price to get the full…	7 Last	Steve Schulze Jan 2015
Best approach in Anatomy Study? Since I started modeling I have always had this preference towards character modeling. Even though I was not that bad,I feel like I could become even better if I managed to learn anatomy. I have som…	12 Last	blackdragonstory Jan 2015
Seriously, we need more animations like this in video games! [ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLtTKU2cScA[/ame] Damn this guy is a genius! His works bursts with style, originality and mastery, even though some of them lacks arc polishing and are a bit jer…	16 Last	fearian Jan 2015
MAGIC TRICK vs ART magic tricks are inferior to art.	35 Last	leslievdb Jan 2015
What are your Top 10 RPGs? Hey all, Just finished my playthrough of Dragon Age Inquisition, and it got me thinking about some older RPGs in my collection, and how much fun they were. RPGs are what inspired me to work in the v…	87 Last	SonicBlue Jan 2015
Should 3D artists be afraid of these ''tools'' ? [IMG]http://image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2015/03/1421190407-10936518-334950393378917-1984996851-o.jpg[/IMG] I know plenty of software developpers and programmers have tried bringing up alot of plug…	36 Last	Ruz Jan 2015
Closed Star Trek + Qubicle	0 Last	adam Jan 2015
Computer Building Advice Hey guys! There are many tech saavy people here, so I thought I'd ask about my next investment: a new computer! My current Dell is over six years old and really feeling the age. I've never built a co…	11 Last	Kovac Jan 2015
Need a name for my game So I've been learning Unity by building a simple game. Sorry no screens to show as it all exists as cubes and cylinders atm while I get the code complete. That's actually nearing completion so I hope…	31 Last	[Deleted User] Jan 2015
When, if at all, is it safe to recycle previous work. I've been using Substance Designer a lot lately, and one thought I've had was; If i make a procedural texture for someone else, when is ok, if at all to use parts or a different seed of that procedur…	3 Last	CharlieD Jan 2015
Where is the monthly contest thread? Sorry for asking but I remember voting on a real cool character design for a monthly contest a few weeks ago. I can't find it anymore and searching "contest" didn't help much. If anyone could link me…	4 Last	adam Jan 2015
Issues with glow textures :( Ok, so there is a sphere inside the glass (see picture below) that has a glow texture applied to it. When I render the, glow does not show up very well when behind glass, is there a setting I could …	5 Last	Muzzoid Jan 2015
Going to College for Game Art Hey guys, I am looking at going to college to get a degree in Game Art or Game Design. I have heard that having a degree really helps when trying to get a studio job. In case you were going to …	40 Last	rino Jan 2015
Using existing designs/concepts for your own 3D model and put it in portfolio A question is bugging me recently and I can not find any threads regarding this question. I see a lot of people here on Polycount, who create their own character models/environments from an existing …	1 Last	Shiniku Jan 2015
Houdini+Games Hi guys - just wanted to share 2 video interviews. The first is with FRIMA studio, a game studio in Montreal doing 2D platformer game using Houdini. [vv]116086986[/vv] The 2nd is Ozone Interacti…	1 Last	Blond Jan 2015
Is Eastern style a downside for me to get a job? Hey guys, i've been wondering for a while now that i really love the eastern art style be it drawing or 3d models that are done in the east. For instance, i can tell i really like NCSoft looking game…	52 Last	Muzzoid Jan 2015
2 Monitors- Good for your eyes? Hello I have 1 monitor so far 16801050px 22 inches LCD TN samsung. Im thinking abotu buying new monitor, probably 24 inches TB 1980something px, some normal monitor (nothing profesional too expen…	4 Last	Shiniku Jan 2015
Freelance Advice Hi guys I was hoping to get some advice from anyone who might already be offering freelance game design work. I'm hoping to do some level design work and I have a meeting with a company about it soon…	1 Last	Chap1400 Jan 2015
DDO Legacy video ambient song name? Hey, Does anyone know what the song Wiktor	0 Last	Axi5 Jan 2015
Is my PC good for 3D? Operating System Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1 CPU Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3.00GHz 36 °C Wolfdale 45nm Technology RAM 6.00GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 333MHz (5-5-5-15) Motherboard ECS P43T-A2 (CPU 1…	7 Last	gnoop Jan 2015
Need help choosing computer!!! Hi I am an aspiring 3D animator/vfx artist I am planning on attending university in the next year. Before now, my only requirements for buying a computer have been price and average specs. I need…	17 Last	eCupcakes Jan 2015
Left handed or Right? Just thought it would be interesting to see.	41 Last	rebb Jan 2015