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ZBrush - Tutorials for Painting Hair & Fur?

[SIZE="4"]H[/SIZE]ello people of Polycount! Does anyone have any general advice, tips, or tutorials on how to paint hair and fur in ZBrush? I have been thinking that there is not much natural discol…
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editpolygon

Q)Finding some software generating normal map

I watched some video some guy making texture and he used awesome normal map generating tool. And I want to know the name of that software. That was with black window, and able to preview normal map o…
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Inkonmyflesh

Tips for modeling in maya?

I'm currently in the process of learning Maya LT and I'm doing OK but my efficiency is WAY down compared to how I work in Blender. I guess I'm not as familiar with strictly polygon modeling, since …
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throttlekitty

Advice on a 30mins CG Championship

Hi there ! I'm asking you guys on what would you do for a quite unusual challenge. Here is the deal : You are in front of the public with your laptop, and your screen is projected for everyone to s…
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ZacD

SSD?

I'm looking to speed up my pc by adding an SSD (It seems to be the best solution). It's a Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3R board [url]http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=2743#ov[/url] and I'm…
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WarrenM

Elsa's hair in Frozen

Elsa's hair in Frozen [url]http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x24xvh8_elsa-s-hair-in-frozen_shortfilms[/url]
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low odor

anyone using a GTX770 with Maya?

Hey everyone. I built a home rig a little while back (few months) and bought some of the same specs I had on my computer when I was at EA. I thought I had a GTX 770 but i can't get viewport 2.0 worki…
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Klaudio2U

Purchase Crazy-Check: Is this Autodesk License the software exactly?

So, I found this on TigerDIrect. [URL="http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7901081&SRCCODE=WEBGOOPA&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_campaign=paid_…
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Lamont

New PC Build

Hi guys, I would really appreciate some advice for putting together a new rig. I should mention I don't have any experience in putting together hardware. To put in context, I will be mainly using Pho…
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EarthQuake

Level Design Knowledge Base

Hi polycounters! I'm not sure how many level designers are here but I'll take the risk and post some information about my new webiste. I've started a Wiki-based website called Level Design Knowledge …
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Xaragoth

Aesthetics

Hey guys, I was just wondering the other day, what is aesthetics. Received a critics on my portfolio, saying and I quote "lacking aesthetics". Confusion, what is aesthetics and are there some rules?
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Abidus

ZTree Free Zbrush Plugin

So I stumbled upon this today by Dargelos over at Zbrush Central. I haven't had the chance to really dig into it yet but it looks quite interesting. Thread: [url]http://www.zbrushcentral.com/showthr…
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Tobbo

A framework to establish your career development

Hi all, This looks interesting -- it was the basis of a very well received talk at GDC this year, it was put together by Joshua Howard, who used to run Microsoft's casual gaming studio (among o…
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ambershee

Closed SOLVED: Quixel Suite Questions

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sargentcrunch

2D artist but 3D questions

Hey guys. I'm a 2D artist and have done some handpainted textures (that the 3D modeller unwrapped for me) and played with Sculptris and Sketchup a bit in my spare time. I'v heard smaller studios like…
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iconoplast

When are you ready to start working?

Hey! How do you know when you're ready to start working in the industy? I've been wanting to work in the games industry for as long as I can remember, and a few years ago I narrowed it down to Art.…
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MiAlx

PvZ - Garden Warfare

So this is coming out soon, anyone picking it up? Am a big fan of the previous PvZ games (the first more so than the second,) although I wasn't sure if there'll be challenge modes for single player o…
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ArtisticTiger

A tool to save your texture maps quicker

*** Update Quick Save Maps v0.6 released *** Quick Save Maps v0.6 has just been released. I also made a little video about the new feature set: [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVh6glcUTOI"]Qui…
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csprance

PC Community Feedback: Petrol/Blood (and contests in general)

Now that the submission deadline for Petrol/Blood has passed, we want to ask the community at large for feedback on the contest. We're very curious to know your thoughts on a variety of subjects suc…
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ZacD

ROOT, my team's game, now on Desura!

So my team and I have just launched our game! Its a first person shooter / stealth game about hacking and crypto-espionage. old school (Doom / Quake) style guns, movement level desighn etc. weve bee…
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wenglish

Consistens art?

maybe we've had this question before. But let me eloborate on what i mean! =) :D How do people go around to create for example a tiled wall texture and then make "unique" stones and trying to get …
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ZacD

Polycount Meetup - San Diego - Date TBD

It'll be at Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant in Carmel Valley, next Saturday, August 30, at 6:00 pm. 3510 Valley Centre Dr Del Mar, CA 92130 [URL="http://tioleos.com/"]http://tioleos.com/[/URL] Contact:…
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fairbanks3d

European companies, that use...

... Unreal Engine 4 ... Houdini Engine (or Houdini for procedural work or any work in games) ... Modo ... Substance Designer ... or all four at once Are there any? Can you post some names? Thanks!
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[Deleted User]

The Story of Frozen: Making a Disney Animated Classic

The Story of Frozen: Making a Disney Animated Classic (Tuesday at 8pm on ABC) [url]www.dailymotion.com/video/x24vqya_snowman-clip-the-story-of-frozen-making-a-disney-animated-classic_shortfilms[/url]
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Pradip

Interview for a Company

I've been applying here and there and found a nice opening at a local 3D Printing Company. Sent off my application and got a reply 12 hours later saying that they'll contact me at the start of Septem…
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Francois_K

Telltale's The Walking Dead

Didn't see a thread on this before so I figured I'd make one since the last episode of season 2 just came out. Has anybody else finished the story? I've never played a game where I actually cried at…
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JimmyRustler

New Nintendo 3DS

So Nintendo is planning to release a new 3DS next year [url]http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/new/spec/index.html[/url] Slightly stronger Less annoying 3D function Some games will be exclusive to it A…
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Mstankow

alien creeps

[url]http://outplay.com/games/alien-creeps[/url] yeah I worked freelance on this game, did 4 main characters in the title page ie General George steel,Flak, Roxy and Tessa sparks.They were heavily r…
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Ruz

Low/Mid End Laptop Comparison

Hey everyone and thank you for taking your time to read this. :) (Also, sorry for the upcoming text wall) I'm relatively new to the world of CG and am still trying to get my feet wet in a as many…
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Ace-Angel

NINJA TURTLES!!!!

I dont care. I`m gonna say it. This looks awesome! I know there will be plenty of haters, but I dont care! [URL]http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=51750[/URL] [ame="http://www.yout…
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almighty_gir

CLASH OF CLANS Magic Cinematic Trailer

CLASH OF CLANS Magic Cinematic Trailer [url]http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x24rqxw_clash-of-clans-magic-cinematic-trailer_videogames[/url] [URL=http://imageshack.com/f/iq9pJYEoj][IMG]http://imagi…
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unit187

pixagogo and deicideNBF

anyone who has made a weapon model will probably know of deicideNBF's gallery on pixagogo. It had pretty much all the weapon refs you could ever want.. probably more than 10000 pictures in total. it…
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Computron

The Crew Beta Keys

Just got 3 extra keys for the closed beta of this game, but I'm not interested in them so I figured I'd give them out here. Keys are for PC and can be redeemed on Uplay (Games>Activate Product). LR9…
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ambershee

The Cult Of Bot

:poly121: [vv]103703226[/vv] [URL]https://cultofbot.com/[/URL]
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throttlekitty

Any Devs using Simplygon?

[url]http://simplygon.com/unity[/url] I know there are a few larger studios using it...what are the results like?..I'm a bit skeptical..but would love to hear user impresions ( and for whatever eng…
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meshiah

Inspiring Songs For Working!

I thought it would be really cool if everyone shared some inspiring songs that they listen to while working or studying. It would be funny to see all the crazy musical taste posted here. :) Here'…
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iadagraca

Education Related Question

I am 19 years old from Malaysia . I am doing a-level and it is going to end soon . These days , I find that I am quite interested in 3d modeling to game developing , and hopefully , develop my own ga…
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BohSheh

Should I consider applying for college if only for visa status?

I currently live in the middle east, far away from any game-industry epicenter, and as I feel like I'm getting closer and closer to a professional level, I've been wondering if I should even bother a…
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littleclaude

Screen Calibration with Software (for 2 monitors?)

Hey to all, I have 2 screens at home, one is on my laptop, the other is a standalone that is hooked via HDMI. The one big issue I have that really itches me the wrong way, is both of them have diff…
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ZacD

marvelous designer 4 is out, has quadrangulate!

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee [url]http://www.marvelousdesigner.com/learn/md4[/url] Quadrangulate Symmetric Design/Editing FBX Import 1:N Sewing Normal Flipping Basting (Tack, Tack …
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seth.

Difficult animation.

I hear rigging bird's wings are the toughest things to do and some say that they are always looking for a bird's wing rig in rigging portfolios. Is there anything like that in animation in your under…
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aesir

Understanding light and shadows...

Is it me or are the shadows here wrong. [IMG]http://th08.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2014/092/4/b/beth_by_figuraarto-d7csllp.jpg[/IMG] It's a beautiful piece by [URL="http://figuraarto.deviantart.com…
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Muzzoid

Studios' mindset when hiring overseas: Portfolio or Network?

Hi! I was wondering here what is the most important aspect an international student should focus on when aiming towards working at NA (US/CA) studios, keeping in mind the need for sponsorship, as op…
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Xoliul

Anybody know what's up with Crytek?

I've read a few articles here and there and heard the rumors. Does anybody know how bad it really is? Is Crytek doomed?
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TAN

Asking for advice about career paths.

Hey guys. So I'm finishing up my master's degree in interactive entertainment (game design basically). I'm a 3D artist right now but I'm severely torn on what I want to specialize in during my last s…
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CamWilkerson

New Polycount Contest Speculation Thread

Posted on the Polycount facebook page: [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/cciN7jN.jpg[/IMG] It'll be announced today (August 25), so quickly everyone what the heck do you think this will be for? "For a brand…
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woot

New Skype Room

Hey guys, I’m trying to set up a skype room for people that are learning/working in the 2d/3d cg area – modelling, animating, texturing, concept, rendering, lighting, rigging, sculptin…
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rino

Adventure Time Maya Mod

Hi all, For the Maya users out there who want to impress their friends, family and co-workers, have a free Adventure Time mod for Maya that I made today! A new splash screen and Jake viewcube c…
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Punchbuggy

(For UK folk) Tesco vouchers double value

Hopefully this will be of interest to some people; until th 29th I think, the value of Tesco vouchers is worth double from the online store, which includes things like consoles. There is also a £5 of…
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Mask_Salesman

Stylist Practice

I am working on building my skills in Photoshop with using a stylist and I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions or techniques that can help me with my control and accuracy? Obviously the only r…
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Patrick_McAllister

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