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CryEngine Tutorials? Hi all! I've decided to start my next interior environment project and I want to make use of CryEngine, though I have no experience in the engine. Can anyone point me into the right direction with so…	9 Last	alexdean94 May 2014
UHAnimation Expos UHAnimation Expos	2 Last	littleclaude May 2014
scrum agile software develpoment [URL]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scrum_%28development%29[/URL] does anyone have experience working with this methodology? Is it worth my time to study upon it?	31 Last	Arinek May 2014
Ghost in the Shell - Project [IMG]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/11694165/gits2.jpg[/IMG] So I was able to recently help out with the Ghost in the Shell project with a bunch of amazing talented artists and friends. I did n…	20 Last	shaderfx May 2014
Looking for a used zbrush license Looking to buy a used zbrush license, if anyone is selling. Also, sorry if it is in the wrong section of the forum, wasn't sure where to ask for one.	2 Last	beefaroni May 2014
So this is what I achieved after 3 years in my 3D animation class... Hello Polycounters! Ok, some of you may not be interested but I thought I'd still share a bit of my work here. To make it short, I just graduated from my 3D animation program. in my final course, I…	8 Last	Dubzski May 2014
Transistor Supergiant Games' new title. [url]http://youtu.be/GTik6sYT_BE[/url] Looks very nice. For me Bastion was a tiny bit overrated; beautiful, visually and sound wise, but the gameplay was very repetitiv…	31 Last	JimmyRustler May 2014
PBR Texturing tutorials? I'm getting back into making assets and I was wondering if anyone knew of some any start to finish PBR texturing tutorials? What I'm looking for is something that recreates the workflow I'm used to,…	4 Last	Xoliul May 2014
CryEngine now on Steam (3.6.2) Hi all Just noticed that CryEngine has been released on Steam for a monthly subscription of 10$ or 7€. Current version is 3.6.2. O-M-G	6 Last	bunneh13 May 2014
Game Art Educational Program -- Advice needed Hello everyone! I have a friend in a game art program, and while they've seemed to improve in a lot of places, one place that seemed to be frustrating them and they had serious problems with turned o…	6 Last	SaboR1996 May 2014
Job offer question: Hey guys, I just wanted to get some personal opinion or advice (if you would be so kind) on my current position. I have applied for 2 jobs. 1 job has just come back and offered me a place; its not …	27 Last	l.croxton May 2014
Have you paid for your photoshop? To all the artworkers, texture artists and modelers here, did you pay you photoshop license? Silly questions I know but I need to know...	38 Last	McGreed May 2014
Android&iOS game character How many polys should a character have for it to run smoothly on an iPhone and Android device? Thanks	6 Last	Beinahruga May 2014
Awesome Steam Sales! [url]http://store.steampowered.com/[/url] Pretty amazing, soo many games discounted. Hurry, today only!	372 Last	ambershee May 2014
How much would this game character cost? I was wondering how much would this game character cost. Modeled, Textured, and rigged. Thanks!! [IMG]http://i60.tinypic.com/24cz95v.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://i57.tinypic.com/316ut8y.png[/IMG]	4 Last	Zack Maxwell May 2014
is there a portfolio review section on Polycount? Does Polycount have a section for portfolio reviews besides Pimpings for jobs? I'd like to have my portfolio looked at and get some feedback.	2 Last	M3anBONE May 2014
Closed One more artist asking for feedbacks	0 Last	LeeCurt May 2014
Maya batch rendering too slow Ok back in the days when I used Maya 9 batch rendering was slow but my standard were much lower, and I had a weak computer. But come on its 2014 why is batch rendering so much slower then the buffer.…	13 Last	VisceralD May 2014
Interested in ZBrush? I'm dissatisfied with my license of ZBrush and not getting nearly enough use out of it (I prefer to just SubD model then sculpt inside my main modeling program), so I'd like to sell it. Does anyone k…	2 Last	johnfletcher May 2014
Closed Help with a glow texture in Maya	0 Last	Lynchpin May 2014
Need advice / opinion - joining friends mobile games company Hi guys I'm about to make huge decision in my life and have mixed feelings on what I'm about to do. I would appreciate if you could share your opinions / advises if you've been in similar situat…	12 Last	StephenVyas May 2014
Job Experiance Hey all, simple question I still have yet to break in and every job wants experience or shipped games. Usually when i apply i get an answer like good portfolio but you do not have the required experi…	21 Last	ZombieWells May 2014
Massive Chalice? Massively Awesome! So Double fine has a new kickstarter! At first I was like..ew...you still need to finish your first kickstarter...but then realized they are a decently sized studio with multiple teams, and I have ye…	29 Last	ZacD May 2014
Old School Pixel Art Dump. I found these a while back on Reddit, thought you guys might like taking a look... 125 Pixel Backgrounds: [url]http://imgur.com/a/GPlx4[/url] 118 Pixel Art Masterpieces: [url]http://imgur.com/a…	2 Last	Zepic May 2014
Zbrush online courses for Stylized And Realistic characters Is there good courses from start to finish ? I would like to watch courses for creating stylized character. Everything i find is realistic or hyper creature. I want to create stylized characters, bef…	7 Last	Lonny May 2014
What should have in my new portfolio... Hey guys, I think its a generic question, but what should I make for my new portfolio, to get good chances in other countries too(I live in hungary). The main reason for asking this is that here we h…	11 Last	Eric Chadwick May 2014
Lazerblade - Consumer Laser Cutter Kickstarter Ok, this one might not be something that the average digital-arts-only Polycount type is going to jump at, but I figure it's worth mentioning for those who do a bit of making on the side. And hey, ev…	2 Last	The Flying Monk May 2014
Any Engineering Background Boddies ? Yo mates. Just wondered randomly is there anyone else who had a background in any engineering that wondered their way into 3D world. Maybe I thought I can find similar people and talk random things…	14 Last	Cunt666 May 2014
What software should I use for texturing? Hello, I'm new with the whole textureing thing, so I'm now picking a software to learn. Should I start learning learn 3D Coat and use it with xNormal, HandPlane and Photoshop? Or should I be lookin…	22 Last	NegevPro May 2014
How do I get better in weapon concept art? I'll keep the question retarded and simple as that How do I get better in weapon/generally dota 2 items concept art?	21 Last	RobeOmega May 2014
This is Tesseract (realtime level editing + realtime gi engine) Just had to make a special shout out post to some friends of mine who have been working really hard on this. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fOpHRrOBJQ"]This is Tesseract - YouTube[/ame] [ur…	21 Last	planaria May 2014
Maya or XSI Greetings guys; I have learned and practicing both programs for 3d modeling but I wanted to figure out which one should I stick to and pursue further practice and learning. I have been using Softim…	11 Last	StephenVyas May 2014
Fedora Greetings; I already assume that some of you might've made your website on your own and hosted them because I have seen few registered domains. I wanted to know if anyone followed the L.A.M.P proto…	8 Last	DrunkShaman May 2014
Drive Club I haven't played hardly any racing games over the past 10 years, but I can tell it's an itch that has been needing to be scratched. I grew up loving F1 Pole Position games, F-Zero, Extreme-G, and I …	8 Last	Rwolf May 2014
Salary In Montreal Hi guyz, I don't know if this question has been asked specifically but i didn't find anything about it when searching. I recently had an offer from a company based in Montreal. From what i have now…	18 Last	MagicSugar May 2014
Games made for experience, excitement, mystery, eye-catching graphics..... [LEFT]Could you help point out games that have been created with creative flare, or for the experience, excitement, mystery, stylized, Hand Painted, eye-catching graphics, breathe life into their cre…	6 Last	Equanim May 2014
FuturePoly Online Class Released Thought people may be interested in this and wanted to spread the word for em and for anyone looking for another online option! Coming soon has came. [url]http://www.futurepoly.com/3DModelingOnline.…	14 Last	Inhert May 2014
Kickstarter - Amplitute Anyone remember Amplitute on ps2? Was really the original match the beat game that got it all going. I absolutely loved it, way more than guitar hero or any of that stuff. Anyways, Harmonix wants to…	10 Last	slipsius May 2014
Making your own sketchbooks? I was talking to Muzz today about our old art, and he brought up the topic of making your own sketchbook. I'd thought of doing this before, but now that I started carrying a sketchbook around with me…	1 Last	moose May 2014
How to fix bad topology in 3ds max I have really bad smoothing, how can I fix it in 3ds max? Thanks 4 ur help.	1 Last	mystichobo May 2014
Polycount Hangout? I was wondering if that was still a thing that still goes on and if someone can point me in the right direction? Cheers	2 Last	Matt_Billeci May 2014
Maintaining Creative Drive Anyone got any thoughts on maintaining creative drive? Through I can try to push through the rut but that usually just burns me out worse than just taking a break. It's not that I stop creating altog…	3 Last	GrevSev May 2014
Substance Designer 4.3 Now Available Hello, We are happy to announce Substance Designer 4.3 with Yebis Integration! Yebis provides state-of-the-art viewport post process rendering directly in Substance Designer. [i]Digital artists…	5 Last	Dataday May 2014
how did you start filling your resume ? hi , i just checked my own resume and then i realised that i have nothing on the "experience" part. my current job is just a cashier so i don't think its appropriate to put in there as an "experienc…	18 Last	fandiwhuang May 2014
Countries/Policies That Help Games Studios? Hi all, Recently the Australian government cut the minimal funding and support they give to the local Australian games industry. [URL="http://www.kotaku.com.au/2014/05/government-funding-for-games-…	5 Last	JEmerson May 2014
How do you stay fit and healthy? Since we're usually sitting (or standing) at desks all day, mouse or tablet pen in hand, there may be some bad habits developing in terms of keeping your body in good shape. My question to you guys i…	42 Last	Lamont May 2014
Need some advice on a new work laptop So it appears that I'm getting a job at a new studio. The lead artist told me over phone that they don't have static workstations so I'll have to pick a suitable laptop instead. I don't think it's go…	16 Last	beefaroni May 2014
drive club or forza 5? hahahahaha playstation middle east facebook group used a forza 5 picture to promote drive club... [url]https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152414618545050&set=a.10150091689230050.310677.298762585049&typ…	11 Last	Ex-Ray May 2014
GODZILLA GODZILLA! Love the art direction. [url]http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x15jxso_godzilla-trailer_shortfilms#.Uk7qkwh1X20.facebook[/url]	122 Last	The Mad Artist May 2014
Maya LT ShaderFX Hi all, Since ShaderFX is new in Maya LT, I figure I start a thread and show a few things it can do (I'll just randomly pick a few things to start somewhere). Matcap shaders: [IMG]http://i.imgur.…	73 Last	oglu May 2014