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Macbook Pro Retina for 3D work? Fan noise? Hey everyone! I've been thinking about buying a new device to work on-the-go. Right now I'm trying out the Wacom Companion, as I'm mainly a 2D Concept Artist, but the fan noise is killing it for me.…	27 Last	Kwramm Dec 2014
Carlyle Group expects to sell The Foundry for £200m [url]http://www.thedrum.com/news/2014/12/15/special-effects-company-foundry-expected-sell-200m[/url] [QUOTE]Owners of The Foundry, US private equity giant Carlyle Group, has appointed advisers Arma …	2 Last	WarrenM Dec 2014
Black Desert anyone heard about it ? Anyone ever heard about this game, looks pretty slick if you'd ask me. Any first impression, for those that wanna see it here's a link [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNtB5DoJ6OI"]Black Desert …	38 Last	iniside Dec 2014
Polycount Meetup Vancouver Canada Holding a Polycount meet up at tap and barrel in Canada place 10:30 am tomorrow anyone interested please reply and let your fellow polycounters know.	7 Last	StephenVyas Dec 2014
Polycount on the iphone/mobile? What is the best way to surf PC on the iphone? Just straight Safari or has someone made a message board app that I don't know about? I've been using Safari for now and it works. But I was just wonder…	18 Last	JamesTKirk Dec 2014
Pixar Inside Out Sneak Peek Pixar Inside Out Sneak Peek [url]http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x24qvry_pixar-inside-out-sneak-peek_shortfilms[/url]	20 Last	unit187 Dec 2014
Are cloud rendering services use-able for tweaking & creating single frames? I know cloud rendering sites like these are getting bigger now: [URL="http://www.rayvision.com/en/main.php"]http://www.rayvision.com/en/main.php[/URL] [URL="https://www.rebusfarm.net/en/"]https://www…	4 Last	Eric Chadwick Dec 2014
How to start to learn proper Anatomy in Zbrush I am struggling how to actually start to learn proper anatomy in Zbrush. I am not sure what first to sculpt, everyone seems very complicated. I am not going to do whole body from start, but i want to…	10 Last	SuperFranky Dec 2014
Where to get alternative model kits? So my mother has gotten into making scaled models using model kits, and I wanted to get some for her, however she didn't want any of the normal plane, cars ect kits. So I have been looking around for…	16 Last	Maryinside Dec 2014
Concept Art: Is it necessary for any project? I've started work on my first demo reel and I'm confused on so many topics that I'm asking questions like almost everyday here! Now, I've another question! I'm not so great at drawing but you can sa…	5 Last	sprunghunt Dec 2014
Assassin's Creed Unity AC: Unity -- [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLcjwqXATIM&feature=youtu.be[/url] Super proud right now :)	335 Last	glottis8 Dec 2014
3D Software Survey Hey guys! Back again with another survey for my dissertation, you guys were a tremendous help last time and I promise to stop posting annoying surveys and get on with posting some of my work as soon …	5 Last	Kwramm Dec 2014
Stanford 3D Scanning Repository - Realtime Hey everyone, I am looking for those fantastic [B][URL="http://graphics.stanford.edu/data/3Dscanrep/"]Stanford 3D models[/URL][/B] but for real-time. Does anybody know where I can find those nmodels…	0 Last	fire67 Dec 2014
Freelancer's Guide to Mari [Vimeo] [vv]90696313[/vv]	0 Last	MagicSugar Dec 2014
Trouble selling models online Hi, I don't know where to post this so I'll just post this here. I'm just a regular user of the student version of 3DS Max, learned through the internet and I want to sell my models on Turbosquid and…	17 Last	Nox Dec 2014
Dynamic lighting in 2D games with instant normal maps Hey everyone, I would like to introduce the tool for artists and game developers I am currently running a pretty successful Kickstarter campaign for: [URL="http://kck.st/11fs6g5"]Sprite DLight on Ki…	13 Last	2Dee Dec 2014
Modo 40% sale Dec. 17-19 [EDIT]: New steam store releases Modo indie & Mari indie Modo indie on Steam: [url]http://store.steampowered.com/app/321540/[/url] [URL]http://www.thefoundry.co.uk/about-us/news-awards/modo-mari-48…	24 Last	Dataday Dec 2014
Urgent! Looking for Capstone Mentor. Hello, I'm a a college senior who is aspiring to become an environment artist in the game industry. Seeking someone who has worked over the course of time in the industry As an Environment Arti…	22 Last	adam Dec 2014
Surface pro 2 for 3d?? Hey guys, today i saw a surface pro 2 tablet in a store from my country, really cheap right now and i want to buy it today..so here's the question : Is surface pro 2 any good for Zbrush/Maya/Photosho…	8 Last	Zack-StefyRO Dec 2014
open Letter From Crytek CEO Just seen this. [url]http://cryengine.com/news/an-open-letter-from-cevat-yerli[/url] Well. Takes on it ? :)	39 Last	cptSwing Dec 2014
Hero Forge The user and all related content has been deleted.	9 Last	ambershee Dec 2014
Relocating and couch surfing? I talked to someone recently about my struggle to break into the industry and he said that maybe it's a good time to think about relocating. I live near Boston and I know there's stuff out here, but …	14 Last	beefaroni Dec 2014
World Building Hey guys, couldn't really find a better spot to put this but I really enjoy doing world building and was wondering if anyone was willing to help me out. So, I would really like to build some environm…	6 Last	Maryinside Dec 2014
Student Looking for Help Hi everyone, my name is Lance Chamberlin and Im a college student currently enrolled in a game development program. Ive just started my capstone class and am required to have a mentor, so I figured…	1 Last	Leinad Dec 2014
Art Styles Per Genre Discussion Hey there fellow Polycount peeps! I have been thinking lately about the correlation of Games Art Styles and Game Genres. What makes certain genres better with certain styles and where do they clash?…	6 Last	Kel-Shaded Dec 2014
ZBrushWorkshops News & Updates Character Design with Danny Williams The more you can do, the more you will have the opportunity to do. Diversity of skills and flexibility are two traits that will serve you well in this industry. …	11 Last	Torch Dec 2014
When will these next-gen features come? With the coming of ps3 and xbox 360 on the console market, alot of stuff only the PC could handle well got democratised; normal maps, multiple dynamic lights, dynamic shadows, better surface shaders …	11 Last	Blond Dec 2014
There are "copyrights" for game characters? Just a question: Mario, for example. Can a company, that is not Nintendo, create a character exactly like Mario and put it in a game? Of course, that would be strangely ridiculous for game indus…	11 Last	kat Dec 2014
3D Industry, Education, Knowledge and All That. Okay so I'm going to be going off here on a little story and then some questions/career advice. My name is Ben Henry and I'm 16 years old. I have always loved to draw, build things, solve puzzles …	18 Last	UArtsy Dec 2014
What else can I put into level design (world building) portfolio? Hi, I am building my [B]level design / world building / set dressing[/B] portfolio. I wanted to ask you guys, what else can I do to make my folio stand out in order to land a decent job? I am mainly …	0 Last	unit187 Dec 2014
Little advice needed - how much to charge for this job? Hey guys, hope I'm posting this in right place, I need little help figuring out a realistic price for a job I was contacted for. I'm fairly new to freelancing, and I don't want to spook off my clie…	9 Last	sp33dk1ng Dec 2014
Freelancers recommend cash by square? Some of my recent clients aren't really into using paypal so I'm wondering if there are other as popular or little known but useful pay transfers sites out there that I havent heard about yet. For…	24 Last	Saf Dec 2014
SAE Bochum (Germany) I recently stumbled across [URL="http://bochum.sae.edu/de/home/?gclid=CP3T7d_-qcICFabLtAodbiMA_Q"]this[/URL] "University" for creative Media education and was wondering wether anyone on here studies/…	17 Last	sziada Dec 2014
Zelda Wii U : New Gameplay [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypR03D1nISA&feature=youtu.be&t=45s[/url] Ok So at first, I was like eh..but then seeing Link riding Epona amongst the green trees and all, I coudn't hide the sm…	24 Last	Fuiosg Dec 2014
Metal Gear Online Debut of what the team has been working on :) Enjoy [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY1XP5YNrQI[/ame]	25 Last	iadagraca Dec 2014
Heart felt application: I just had a really quick question. Is it OK to put forward a more "personal" or "heartfelt" cover letter or should I keep it formal?	17 Last	reverendK Dec 2014
Bad to send 2 apps for similar positions on different teams? So I want to send two applicaitons to Blizzard Entertainment for these 2 3D art positions because I think I can be competitive in both pools of recruits. And my feelings for both in the cover letter…	7 Last	Blizz_kathyz Dec 2014
Degree Vs Self Taught Sorry to bring this up but I'm really wondering about the whole degree vs self taught thing. I'm getting closer to college and I have always been taught college is a very important thing and I here o…	41 Last	skyline5gtr Dec 2014
RELEASE - AxSU3D Unity Android Plugin Axiom Studios is glad to present our first Unity plugin! The asset is available on the Asset Store. [B][url]http://u3d.as/9Pt[/url][/B] The AxSU3D Android Plugin for Unity allows game developers t…	1 Last	SanderDL Dec 2014
Mudbox 2015 not working "Establish an internet connection to continue" hey dudes. just wondering if anyone else was having issues opening Mudbox or even Maya for that matter. I have a monthly subscription and things were working well for the past month or so but now a…	4 Last	bluekangaroo Dec 2014
Games/Movies workflow Hey guys. I really need some guide for workflow for creating characters for next gen and movies. I do understand something, i am not really sure if it's right or wrong, or what to do next and how. …	1 Last	Malus Dec 2014
Silo 2.3 update So Silo got a new update and... [URL="https://twitter.com/BeatKitano/status/480446337771900928"]Move along nothing to see.[/URL] [URL="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9nKqOZjPjk"]In that regard I…	20 Last	flat-D Dec 2014
3D Maquette Pricing Questions need help! Hi! just wondering, about the pricing on doing 3D maquette that will be a toy figure in the near future. thanks! hoping for your help :) [IMG]http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2014/341/7/5/unnamed_b…	3 Last	Neox Dec 2014
PC build for maya/photoshop/ zbrush Hi folks, Looking to put together a pc for working with intensive programs like Maya,photoshop, zbrush,Unity etc but i have been out of the PC building game for a long time so I wanted to get some ad…	10 Last	uk_resistant Dec 2014
Tearing faces? Can someone help me out here? I can't seem to fix this face, any idea how I might be able to sort this out? [url]http://www.imageupload.co.uk/5rt3[/url] [url]http://www.imageupload.co.uk/5rtL[/url]	9 Last	Moltar Dec 2014
Real-time collaberation on same projects/scenes Hello all, I was going over how the many types of current games today seam to be moving away from the linear-level approach and more towards an open-world/seamless level system, and was wondering if…	1 Last	.nL Dec 2014
Human Atlas 360: A Body Of Reference For Everyone No thread on this? [QUOTE]Anatomy for Sculptors' Human Atlas 360 is a web-based 3D anatomy resource for artists that clearly illustrates human form and function.[/QUOTE][QUOTE][B] Summary of Human …	3 Last	JamesArk Dec 2014
3DO for portfolio renders? Is 3DO an acceptable tool to use for final renders for portfolios? I get its easy enough to use Toolbag 2.0, but being tight on money and recently purchasing the suite I was just curious if it's ACC…	4 Last	Jeff Parrott Dec 2014
Want to buy a mobile graphic tablet, don't know which one Hi, as X-Mas is closing in I'm thinking of upgrading my Hardware a little bit. For this I'm looking for an mobile tablet, but I'm not sure which one. I want to use different 3D Tools (3DMax, Zbr…	9 Last	Jeff Parrott Dec 2014
To buy now, or wait? (Maya) Hello folks, I need some advice. I've been a 3ds max user for about 8 years now, all that time i've been using educational licenses (though I paid about £2000 when i got my first one, that was back …	16 Last	Zack Maxwell Dec 2014