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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
Really well-communicated Modern Dance: "Elastic Heart" - Sia Sia's recent music video for her song "Elastic Heart" has affected me positively. I think this is literally the first time that I am able to actually understand the purpose and motions of a modern d…	22 Last	Mask_Salesman Jan 2015
Encore Write 2 tablet (Win 8.1) This premiered at CES, it's a windows 8.1 tablet with a wacom digitizer, palm rejection, 2 gb ram, 64gb ssd and atom processor. For those of us not making surface pro 3 bucks it might be a nifty too…	5 Last	Zack Maxwell Jan 2015
A second monitor Hello guys, I have a dell S2230MX that I bought when I wasn't yet a 3D artist, untill now I've found it pretty good tbh. Anyway I'd like to get a second monitor and the price range it's between 100-…	50 Last	almighty_gir Jan 2015
Software likes and dislikes Hey guys, it's a new year and that means new set of research I'm doing for my University project. The survey posted below will shed light on the likes and dislikes of some of your favourite softwar…	1 Last	SuperFranky Jan 2015
Recruiter Twitter Tip Thread Hey there everyone. This post is a little different than what I usually post on here, but I figured I'd share since I've been keeping this list for a little while. A couple months back I started up …	1 Last	slipsius Jan 2015
Elite: Dangerous beta Beta for Elite: Dangerous started yesterday. New trailer: [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mx9io7bFR64&"]Elite: Dangerous Beta Trailer - YouTube[/ame] Disclaimer: I don't work on the game, I j…	17 Last	Fwap Jan 2015
Passion: Is it the ideal? (Mike Rowe puts into words what's bothered Panda) Happened upon this when a friend of my sister's in Korea shared this on his Facebook. I feel Mike has put into words a response to my rational/moral problem (heady phrasing, but I mean it as somethi…	20 Last	Tobbo Jan 2015
Early Access -> Crowdfund or Only Crowdfund ? Hey mates. There is something I was searching through recently ( like I always do :) ) and tought better also open a thread here. For an indie game funding purposes do people usually go Greenlit…	10 Last	PyrZern Jan 2015
Max to Modo is it a good idea? I am currently using a student copy of Max for 2 years now and I am starting to consider Modo as an alternative. I would really love to know if it would be wise to move on to modo. From what I have s…	50 Last	huffer Jan 2015
PC Build for environment art and engine work. I need help building a PC, as its my first build I need all the help I can get as well as get the most bang for my buck whilst having great performance whilst working in engines. This is what I have…	25 Last	SaboR1996 Jan 2015
How can i improve my 3D works (general question) Hello Polycount, to start I'dont really now where to post this thread so I post here ^^ and secondly sorry for my aproximative english so, I'm french i'm studying IT (it's borring...) and i begin t…	6 Last	sziada Jan 2015
Making your work stand out when aspiring to become a Junior Environment Artist Hi all, First of all sorry for the long title name, but I have a question about it. So I'm aspiring to start off as a Junior Environment Artist, however I wanted to ask what would make my work in my …	18 Last	lotet Jan 2015
Questions about freelancing and mod project involvement Hello again everyone, I've spoken recently with a few people in my ongoing attempt to network, and take whatever advice I can to begin a career in game development as an environment artist. I've nev…	8 Last	Add3r Jan 2015
Wacom repairs vs money My Intuos Pro Large has kicked the bucket, not all is lost though. I have 2 options, go DIY on this thing (It's only the USB puttering out) or Spend $60 money on freight and inspection and then prob…	9 Last	Add3r Jan 2015
Fundamentals of High-Poly Modeling Hi guys, not sure where else this could be posted, so here it is. I created this guide for my students last year, and they seem to really engage with it. It's meant to be a quick (albeit 71 pages) …	7 Last	Bmikes1988 Jan 2015
First android game released Jeff The Killer : Horror Sleep [URL="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonofrose.game"]Game[/URL]	0 Last	aranis Jan 2015
Online 3d contests? Hi guys,I wanted to start again with 3d (since I dropped almost 1 year ago) and also challenge myself with something to learn and improve,so I was interested in joining some Environment creation Cont…	14 Last	Marcus_Aseth Jan 2015
Working internationally with and without a contract Some people I know had problems with international clients not paying them and using their work nonetheless. Apart from not sending anything except jpegs and gifs until you are paid in full how do yo…	9 Last	Eric Chadwick Jan 2015
New Years Resolutions - 2015 The user and all related content has been deleted.	80 Last	J0NNYquid Jan 2015
Wacom Companion 2 So I saw the press release featuring the Wacom Companion 2. After reading a lot of issues about the wacom companion I have been waiting for the release of the next generation of the wacom companion. …	0 Last	Prettyfig Jan 2015
North Korea responsible for Sony Pictures hack... The age of cyber warfare has begun So some really scary shit has been changing the world recently. Since we didn't have a discussion about how absolutely unprotected most of the world is from cyber attacks from foreign nations I figur…	109 Last	RyanB Jan 2015
Environment wannabe artist looking for advice :) First of all i would like to say hello to you all, this is my first post here and sorry if this post is not in the right section :p Also sorry for my english, i'm not best at it. :D A little story ab…	6 Last	Sashow Jan 2015
Excellent High-Level Game (Art) Development Challenges Discussion by DoubleFine This is a really awesome discussion about a lot of the old game (art) challenges they've had to meet during the development of two separate, but well received, Disney platformers back during the SNES…	5 Last	lotet Jan 2015
Using Zbrush premade base meshes? Yay or Nay? If been learning Zbrush this past 2months and I came to the realization that remaking a base body & face for every character will take alot of time that could rather have been spent making the full c…	10 Last	Christo Oosthuizen Jan 2015
Great castle life reference Hi everyone, I recently started working on a castle for an environment and started watching docs while I worked for inspiration. I found this really good BBC doc about building castles. It covers med…	2 Last	StephenVyas Jan 2015