What do I need to learn to become a Enviroment Artist

crad

Just curious because I am a bit confused on what it is I need to learn, as all I have been doing right now is making props. What more do I need to pursue this position ? Thanks

zachagreg

http://wiki.polycount.com/wiki/Environment

http://wiki.polycount.com/wiki/Lighting

This is a good start. More specific questions that you may have in your research will yield more specific answers. Also how are your foundational skills such as composition, color theory, form, value and perspective? Because everything you do is going to come back to those foundations

Eric Chadwick

Our wiki is a good place to start. Also see this page for a very high level overview of what's important.
http://wiki.polycount.com/wiki/PortfolioContents#Environment_Artist.2C_Prop_Artist

Be sure to dig around for more goodies... Composition for example.

crad

@zachagreg @Eric Chadwick thank you both I will be looking through all this for next few days in detail I appreciate your help!

Taylor Brown

everything 

Ashervisalis

Sub-D modeling (Maya or Max or Blender)

Digital sculpting (kind of optional) (ZBrush)

Retopologizing/Low poly modeling

UV Mapping

Baking

Texturing (Substance Painter)

Lighting (UE4 or Unity or your chosen modeling program)

Soft skills; Composition (Colour theory, layout, camera work)

I would suggest avoiding full environments until you can get good results on single props.

crad

@Ashervisalis just made a note of this list thank you so much. Yeah, I am currently only focusing on polishing my prop skills !

Ashervisalis

Good luck