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Art degree: How helpful has it been for you?

Art degree: How helpful has it been for you? How has it been/not been helpful for you? A) Really Helpful B) Not Helpful C) People just ignore it/ Useful once in a while D) You have to hide the fact …
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deohboeh

Not adding to the Wiki?

[URL="http://wiki.polycount.com/Polycount"][IMG]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/5913234/2014-07-22_wiki.png[/IMG][/URL] I think our wiki is great, but I feel like it could be so much more than …
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throttlekitty

3d artist/world mags

I've a handful of 3d world/artist magazines. Message me if you'd like them. (UK)
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Playdo

FULL TUTORIALS?

Are there any full/complete detailed modeling tutorials for modeling say a WWII fighter. High Poly -> Low Poly Texture including full detailing - color, spec, bump, normal full high quality detai…
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sargentcrunch

Best art community: London or Berlin?

Hi guys, I am an Irish artist living in Munich for the last 1+ half years and am preparing to make the next jump to a new city at the start of the new year. I have gotten tired of Munich because of t…
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thomasp

Polycount Meetup - Toronto - August 22nd

It's been a WHILE since we had one, after Slipsius left I don't think anyone took up the torch, well today that changes! I would say keep the same [URL="http://scotlandyardpub.ca//"]location[/URL] …
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Dylan Brady

Creativerse - Early Access

[CENTER][img]http://playfulcorp.com/img/creativerseLogo.png[/img][/CENTER] At [URL="http://playfulcorp.com/"]Playful Corp[/URL] we just released our new game on Steam early access. It's in the sandb…
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linkov

Keystroke overlay display for screen recording

Hi guys, I'm going to record some small videos for IC.Shape and I'd like to avoid the full post processing work after each record session to overlay images showing what modifier keys where pressed. …
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utilfreak

Modular building tutorials

Hey everyone. I am trying to find out more about modular designs for buildings, like houses and shops. I was wondering if anyone had any good tutorials or showcases showing how the individual parts w…
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ExcessiveZero

Unity-based Space Flight Tutorial

Working a new tutorial series, right now it's a couple of hours worth, but more videos are coming in the series! If you ever wanted to set up a space flight game, with intelligent AI, damage and heal…
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Polynurb

2d animation, how viable is it nowadays??

I have been wondering about 2d animation. It's something I have dabbled into in the past. Problem is it takes a long time to get the desired result but it has no limitation technically, only one's dr…
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melviso

Good laptop for mobile development.

Hey everyone, Can you recommend the best price/performance laptop For using 3dsmax and unity.(low poly work,mobile). Budget max 1000 $ I know that most of them could work, but maybe you come Across …
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cookedpeanut

K

[url]https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/studioparabole/kona-a-survival-adventure-game/description[/url] [url]http://youtu.be/RqTosBM5LCw[/url] [IMG]http://macquebec.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/0…
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Tits

Time constraints

I am curious how does 'average' 3d department in games industry operate. Whats the time frames given to artists to complete a model, with all textures and everything (considering the team is small)…
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Busterizer

Cutting holes before or after a mode is subdivided?

Hi everyone, I am modeling a fuselage of a small civilian propeller plane and I'm having difficulties dealing with cutting out the windows. I'm modeling as much as I can using subdivisions (Hpyernu…
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Noren

Most useful keyboard shortcuts for 3ds max

Figured it might be nice to share which hotkeys you use most often. I'm still figuring out which commands to make shortcuts for, which is partly why I made this thread. I definitely want to improve …
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Ruz

How do you control your artstyle?

A quick look in the [URL="http://www.polycount.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=42"]3D Pimping and Previews[/URL] and you'll see not one artist is the same. Whether it's people who make their textures "…
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Chimp

Does this have potential?

Hello everyone. I'm a programmer, and I'd like your opinion on this. Some time ago I worked for a good while on a program, "Curver" I called it, which focuses on implementing a natural workflow…
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pior

Getting the form you want out of Zbrush?

Hi guys. I'm a tech guy trying to learn Zbrush and after 2 whole weeks I still cannot create the form I have in mind. My sculpt looks like a pile of blobs :( I'm curious and would like to ask seni…
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Spoon

Unity 5

looks like a massive update... [url]http://venturebeat.com/2014/03/17/unity-technologies-unveils-next-version-of-its-game-development-engine-to-make-thousands-of-3d-games-more-realistic/[/url]
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StaticTheFox

tdu :: Principles of Lighting/Lighting for Animation Package

[URL="http://td-u.com/lighting-package/"][IMG]http://td-u.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/lighting_package_pol_lfa3.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [url]http://td-u.com/lighting-package/[/url] September 1 - Decembe…
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tdu

Bierzerkers announcement, stylized Unreal Engine 4 game

Update: We will be streaming live tomorrow August 22 on Twitch at 3 pm PST [url]http://www.twitch.tv/zrozilacx[/url] Hey guys, I'm super excited to share the announcement of a project I've been wo…
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Will Harris

Bleeding Textures

Question for all texturing artists I'm trying to figure out how to figure out of to calculate pixel in my uvs. I'm want to do this so when uving I can figure out how far my shells need to be apart wh…
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Eric Chadwick

VERTEX - New Website

Hey guys we finally started to get around to setting up a new website. The site now has ways to contribute and submit content as well as a way to sign up for the mailing list. We switched the books t…
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pachermann

World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYueIdI_2L0"]World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor Announcement Trailer - YouTube[/ame] So is this blizzards answer to all these people wishing the game was ba…
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praetus

MayaFPS: WASD Controls in Maya

Hi. I'm an independent programmer, and I'd like to introduce you to MayaFPS. MayaFPS is a plug-in for Autodesk Maya which allows you to navigate the perspective camera using traditional first pe…
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Amr0

Help choosing a portable computer

Hello, I'm currently looking for a laptop or portable solution to be able to work on my projects at school. I have a more than decent PC at home and use it to get my work done and render my projects…
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pascal3112

How far someone can go without drawing skill as character modeler?

I know there so much thread about this topic. But i really want to know, how someone like me, who hates drawing, can go or can become awesome character modeler without drawing skill? I really want t…
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adam

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

It's probably a little early for a devoted thread, but this is pretty much the only upcoming movie I'm really looking forward to. A stand-alone space opera set in the existing Marvel movie universe? …
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ErichWK

Chivalry: Medieval Warfare - UGC Workshop

Torn Banner has been really excited to see the flood of awesome new content that our community has made for the Steam Workshop, thanks in part to the success of the [URL="http://www.tornbanner.com/co…
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TrevorJ

Getting looser as time goes on?

No pun on the topic intended :O I was just wondering if anyone else finds with their paintings and drawings, whether traditional or digital, becoming looser and looser over time. Not sure if it's j…
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Isaiah Sherman

French, English or both ? For resume and website.

Hi guys I am planning on revamping my resum
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Bruno Afonseca

watching Star Wars in the Machete Order

I know it's old but it's the first time I've heard of it and it seems like a great way to introduce a kid to the series without spoiling anything. [url=http://www.nomachetejuggling.com/2011/11/11/the…
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Mark Dygert

Lurker needs help with train2game :S

Hi everyone, I'm a long time lurker here, I don't feel like I have the skills to post any work atm, but I'm looking for some advice and/or help. I'm part of a group of extremely unhappy students, w…
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Anthony

Ninja Theory's past struggles.

Been a fan of this game studio for a long time since the ascension of Heavenly sword which I enjoyed.After the release of DMC, clouded with so much controversy and critcism, they went quiet for a whi…
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Baj Singh

Tips on Hand Painting Plaster

Hi guys. I've started doing hand painted textures in a Warcraft-ish style. I've tried to hand paint plaster walls, as seen in this screenshot: [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/GT4PMYf.jpg[/IMG] So far, I'…
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Møkz

this makes me sick

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/V43BTV0.jpg[/IMG] his work is actually pretty decent and he doesn't lie when he says that no one will work for less money... charges 12$ per prop really makes me sad that …
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low odor

Anyone at Ubisoft Reflections, Newcastle, UK?

I have an art team interview there in a few hours, after making a mess of the phone interview (phone didn't work, Skype didn't work, eventually got Google+ working...) :D If anyone here works there,…
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JacqueChoi

Chugnuts UVTools

Anyone have this backed up somewhere? it would be much appreciated if you do. It's pretty much gone from the internet.
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blankslatejoe

Portfolio Sites ?

Hi I am looking for a site to host my portfolio and I am wondering if you guys have any good suggestions on where to go ? I am a animator so embedding videos is a must Any suggestions would be greatl…
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monster

New Website

Can someone point me int he direction of a good portfolio template or service? I'm looking for something... - Free/Cheap - Simple design - mobile friendly - Not a "blog" and instead a gallery sty…
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Bruno Afonseca

Lack of games this year?

Is it me or are games becoming more and more scarce this year especially good games?I have also noticed the gamers on youtube are runing out of games to play. At the moment, there aren't any good or …
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Cibo

Schools in France?

Hello o/ I'm currently studying programming and after this i intend to go to a school for game art. I'm learning to use 3D tools in my spare time as well (using mostly 3dsmax and starting zbrush soo…
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Rolt

Where should a beginner post a WIP?

Hi! I'm working on a project requiring a couple of low-poly characters (PS1-PSP-PS2 complexity) and I'd love to get some critique - but the Polycount wip threads are packed with extraordinary, develo…
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Reverend Speed

3Ds Max Tutorial series

Hi all, Just thought I would put the news out into the world that I have finally made part 1 and 2 of my 3Ds Max training series. The first part only covers the basics for beginners but will be the r…
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Purge117

Baking workflow improvement

Hi guys, I'm currently working on a tank and it's all going well, but I spending a whole lot of hours on the baking process that I think I can speed up a lot. The question is how do I do this. This…
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FelixL

Side-project Collaborators

Hey guys, I'm a pretty well tuned Artist looking for Wizard Programmers that are interested in collaborating on something on the side. I work full-time currently, but usually spend my evenings work…
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Noth

GameSalad vs. Stencyl? Others?

Do you guys have a preference? Reviews? Pros Cons? I've tried Stencyl and i'm not sure it was intuitive enough or it was broken haha. The tutorials didn't really show too much either. But I really w…
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Shrike

Crash courses on modo?

Hey guys, I've been a maya user for about a year and a half getting towards, and while my fundamentals of 3D are still in the learning process, I'd find myself fighting and struggling with the tools …
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Fogbrain

Environment Query: Would a polished Diorama be portfolio effective?

A good question that came up with a coworker of mine at Martin Brinkerhoff' Associates. [B]If an environment artist is strapped for time, perhaps very invested in providing a wide-range of styles, a…
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chrisradsby

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