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Indecision and frustration

Hello again guys and sorry about the 2 threads in the same day I promisse i'll not do it again. This time I want to know if it's normal to a total beginner start learning with character sculpting in…
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Mask_Salesman

Help with anatomy book

I'm trying to learn anatomy using Andrew Loomis book "Figure Drawing For All it's worth", but in the first chapter I get really lost about things like: the flat diagram and the manekin with action in…
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marcosfd

Does Unpolished Placeholder/Pre-Alpha Assets Help Sell A Game?

Have an interesting discussion with a programmer friend of mine. I was always of the mindset that publicly showing hastily made "placeholder" assets were detrimental to the game. Other developers …
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Nizza_waaarg

Cry Engine VS UE4 VS Marmoset Toolbag

What one should I use? I am an environment artist. I find that things in marmoset look much better than while in cry engine and ue4. Keep in mind that marmoset tool bag used PBR. As an environment ar…
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Christian Cunningham

Polyphasic sleep pattern

I'm wondering, how many of you have tried a polyphasic sleep cycle? Thinking about trying it? Even heard about it? Why would/wouldn't you want to do it? I just started the everyman cycle 12 hours a…
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JamesArk

Favorite Magazine.

Hello everyone. What are some of your favorite and useful magazines for 3D Artists in the video game industry? Like 3D Artist and CG magazine. Thanks!
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cptSwing

Quad Optimize?

Are there any tools, 3rd party apps, scripts or tricks that can optimize meshes not on triangles but on quads? The ProOptimize modifier in max (formerly [URL="https://www.mootools.com/plugins/us/pol…
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Neox

How would I create this effect?

Not sure if this is the right place to post this. But anyways. I found this video whilst trying to find a way to paint stone, I am working on finding techniques to texture a weapon for a game, and I…
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Eric Chadwick

Looking for The Binding of Isaac + Wrath of the Lamb DLC Steam Key from Humble Bundle

I'm looking for a steam key of The Binding of Isaac + Wrath of the Lamb DLC Steam Key. I know I could get it from Humble Bundle 7 but I miss it :( I'd like to get it for free, but I have some other s…
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Jack2035

Graphics Tablet Questions (x-post)

Hello, I've already posted that in an existing thread, but haven't got any answers unfortunately, so I'll try it with a new thread. There must be somebody in this forum that can answer at least some …
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amokk_gw

Making of / Behind the scenes

Hey guys, just wondering if you know of any good behind the scenes videos or making of? I watched the last of us' one again yesterday and it got me looking for more. Please post them if you know o…
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cman2k

Making 3d art based on Others concept art.

So I was wondering i've seen people on here make characters based on other peoples concept art, and i was wondering if you guys go and personnally message the artist who made the concept art and get …
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artstream

Question Regarding Laptop + Desktop

Is it possible to use a laptop monitor for a desktop? (to have the desktop use the laptop as a monitor)
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Ben Apuna

Solar Max - Physics-Based Space Adventure for Mobile!

Hey guys! I just wanted to share my first self-published iOS game that I’ve been working on - Solar Max. It’s an extremely simple physics-based survival game; by tapping the left and/or right half …
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Kovac

PC Upgrade guidance.

My MBP has been crashing trying to render a 270x480 image on mental ray. So I am upgrading to a PC. I haven't assembled one is a long time. If I could have some guidance it would be great! :) My m…
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deohboeh

Better earnings; Dota 2 Workshop or Unity Assets

I'm curious which would be a better way to utilize my skills in order to make money short term, get out of my day job, and start making money off my modeling skills full-time so I can progress my ski…
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LRoy

Job interview mobile games

Hey everyone I have an interview for an associate artist position with a studio, it says to have experience with unreal 3 I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations to what I should know about…
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dystopianghost

Do you guys take breaks from modeling/drawing?

If so, how long? "Fresh eyes" as it's called. I've created a fair amount of content recently, but I worry that the quality will diminish if I just keep creating "detailed" piece after piece. Thoughts…
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Mask_Salesman

Art Institute is it good or bad?

i'm just curious i would like to start school at the art institute and i would like to know from someone that's been there is it a good school?
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slosh

Freelancing with Blender

I'd like to know how viable it is to rely on Blender as your main 3D program for freelance work. I also have ZBrush for the base/highpoly creation and Substance Painter/Photoshop for base texturing, …
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liquidape

Dark Souls 2

[IMG]http://upload.habboi.co.uk/darksoulslogo2.jpg[/IMG] ------------------------------------- [IMG]http://i.minus.com/iQOXI3UiVxM4U.gif[/IMG] So it's up to me to make a thread again eh :) ------…
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Torch

Want to Get Into Illustration and Concept Art (long post)

First of all, sorry for my shitty English, if you guys don't understand a certain sentence just quote that sentence and tell me that you didn't understand what I'm trying to say and I'll do my best …
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Shtreimel

If The Foundry's Nuke went open source... It would look like Natron

Recently stumbled across this open source compositor in the works. [URL]http://natron.inria.fr/[/URL] Everything from the layout to the controls is nearly identical to Nuke, which I cant say is a b…
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thomasp

Recommend me a modelling app

Hi, Let me preface this by saying this is NOT a vs thread. I just want some recommendations. Long story short after 4-5 years of modelling in it, I'm DONE with Maya; Autodesk has proven that they ca…
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dzibarik

New Game concept/startup

Hello all, I have a pretty basic question regarding an idea I've been toying around with: Would it be a pain in the ass to work with the original Quake 1 engine for the sake of that mid-90's limit…
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tsuchinoko

Incoming dynamic booleans Modo 701 plug-in

Looks less tedious to cut and core than Zbrush shadowboxing. But it should fit right in with a GoZ-zremesh workflow. [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m7qJKPnJC4"]Sneak peek of something cool …
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pior

Expectations of an in-house job for a 3d character artist

Is there anyone here who work/worked in the industry of 3d character art? Do you mind telling me a bit about how was it like? I would love to know - what was the time frame you were expected to pr…
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Eric Chadwick

Modeling classes?

Is there any online modeling classes for game making purposes at a good price? Live classes or workshops?
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Javier

Anatomy guide/ or "system" to follow

I am not sure how to name this thread. But i need help to learn Anatomy, like step by step guide or system that i can follow, otherwise i will go mad and will end up in mental hospital. I want to …
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Spoon

Can you liveoff freelancing? - tips welcome

Hello there polycount, I'm a jr level artist who gets the attention by indie studios quite often (must be luck of some sort) to get work, and I did some freelancing gigs. So my question is for curr…
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Kakarot666

Zombie Playground-Jason Chan-Kickstarter

Sup guys, I was browsing Jason Chan's Cghub and noticed one of his old concepts: [IMG]http://cghub.com/files/Image/239001-240000/239442/285_max.jpg[/IMG] Is now being turned into a game! Check it…
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gavku

No BlizzardFest for Polycount ?

Hi ! I just noticed BlizzardFest was launched recently but I see polycount is not participating :(. Any ideas why ? [URL]http://www.gameartisans.org/challenges/fests/2/2014-guidelines.php[/URL]
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aesir

Destiny Reference Art

Incase anyone is wanting to make some fan art for Destiny here is a link that has some of their characters and weapons.[URL="https://www.bungie.net/en/News/News?aid=11987"]http://www.bungie.net/en/N…
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Computron

Transfer of Assets from a Cancelled Project..

Hi there, I am not sure this is the best place to post this.. but anyways. We have a lot of Assets done for a FPS Project of ours, sadly its cancelled. So, we are looking for some interested indiv…
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pior

CryEngine moves to a subscription based model.

[url]http://www.cryengine.com/news/crytek-announces-its-cryengine-as-a-service-program[/url]
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SecretPro

Questions about zbrush workshop

hey guys i found this [url]http://www.zbrushworkshops.com/content/david-lesperance-free-webinar-july-2014[/url] and i am thinking about doing it but the Payment options don't explain how the payment…
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drazeni

Adjustable standing desk are good for health?

Hey as all of you know that sitting 6 to 8 hours or prolonged sitting Causes back pain & other health problems. That's the reason i am planing to buy adjustable standing desk. but i'm little bit conf…
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nyx702

CG HUBS

Hi, I am Chip, the owner of cghubs.com. The new site took off during the last two weeks and it gathered lots of submissions. While doing several rookie mistakes in the beginning, I feel that the sit…
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Ciprian

IK groups in Maya

I use mostly groups (with IK-handles inside it) rather than curve controls. When I group some of the IK handles (Ctrl+G) the local rotation axes of this group is not oriented to the local rotation ax…
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zzz7net

Watch Dogs: Holy shit.

So for those not watching the Ubisoft e3 press conference; It was the usual mix of awkward presenters, new trailers, new gameplay footage... And then they dropped this bomb on us. [ame="https://www…
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NegevPro

Zbrush Summit LA Aug 8th-10th

Heya Polycounters! I'm hoping to attend the upcoming Zbrush workshop in LA 8th-10th, but cant afford a hotel or to drive back & forth...My sister lives 45 mins away in West Covina, but thats a bit f…
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MeshModeler

I'm Going Gray!!

My dad told me he started going gray when he was a teenager. It took me about ten years longer, but I'm finally doing it! Ah, it's so cool! I feel like a super saiyan [IMG]http://img3.wikia.nocook…
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Mask_Salesman

Questions about the game industry from a newbie

Hey everyone, I was recently told this by a person who has worked 22 years in the industry. That If I do not have a game out in the next 4 years I will not / never get a job in the games industry. …
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Mask_Salesman

3D palace releases 200+ hours of video tutorials free!

Hey Fellow Polycounters, Just thought I would share this. Olblue of 3D Palace has release atleast 200+ hours of video tutorials and the like for free and he is releasing more! Check out the tutor…
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Pancakes

2014 Gamasutra Salary Survey

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EarthQuake

Graphics tablet size for sculpting?

Alas, after years of serving me, my Pentagram OpenXL graphics tablet has stopped working. Now I'm facing the challenge of buying a new one. I found the Wacom Intuos Pen&Touch Small to be within my b…
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amokk_gw

Wrap retoplogy tool

[URL]http://www.russian3dscanner.com/[/URL] This tool pretty much enables you to wrap a good topology mesh onto a sculpt with some very impressive results you can input reference points and the too…
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Aabel

21:9 2560x1080 screen for 120€ in germany (Mediamarkt)

for those of you living in the krautzone, i found a jewel in a random quarry in the "media markt" its the LG 25UM65 25" with 2560x180 resolution and ips panel due to the mix of 2 compatible campai…
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arrangemonk

Building an ergonomic desk from scratch - What is a good desk for you?

Hey everyone! I'm learning art full time at home and I'm currently looking to build a desk because mine is... not ergonomic at all. I'm going to make the desk in 3DS Max and give the plan to my fath…
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nyx702

Thinking of buying a new PC

Hello fellow polycounters :)! With the recent e3 and my admission at the Supinfocom school. I'm thinking of buying a new pc. I want it to be for next-gen gaming with max settings (Assassin's Creed U…
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TheDarkKnight

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