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University Final Major Project Horror Concept inspired by Highgate Cemetery

At the moment, I am developing a horror game environment for my final major project at university, drawing inspiration from Highgate Cemetery, Victorian spiritualism, and classic British/American…
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hallowseve

Maya - Best way to approach

Hi all,I am in the middle of  a project creating an Arri Alexa Mini 3D model. I have shaped out some basic shapes and some supporting lines. But I am not too sure on how I would approach the ext…
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Benjammin

Looking for 3D Character Animation Generalists for freelance opportunity! Paid Work

One of the fastest growing YouTube animation channels with over 40 million subscribers and 37B+ views is hiring a 3D Generalists for remote, ongoing freelance projects.Animators will produce viral, s…
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hitchconsulting

I built a tool I wished existed for batch rendering PBR materials

I used to waste hours doing the same repetitive setup every time I made a new texture- loading maps into Blender, Substance or Marmoset, rebuilding a material from scratch, tweaking nodes, lighting, …
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pollycreative

Sticky The BRAWL² Tournament Challenge!

We're kicking off another contest here... The Polycount BRAWL² Tournament!_______________________________________________________________________________Theme:Multiverse / Mad Max / Dystopian world, …
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tommarsula

Interior with Hero Asset WIP Log : Pirate's Tavern

So for my interior environment I've decided to do a Pirate's Tavern leaning towards a realistic style . And below are my main references for environemnts , props and my hero asset. My hero asset is a…
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Eric Chadwick

Current Industry Standard workflow for 3D artists??

Hi everyone,I'm currently working on my hard surface game art portfolio and was wondering if anyone had any insights on what workflow is considered industry standard so I know which one to focus on, …
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pior

Is there a limit to UDIMS?

I am creating a turret hero prop. When I bake with 2 UDIMs the normals are jagged, I've upped it to 6 UDIMS and they come out cleaner. The question I have is are they a limit to the amount of UDIMS I…
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poopipe

Sketchbook: Adie Dewey

Hello! I'm Adie and this is my first post. I'm a student at College Fore Creative Studies and finally starting to post some of my work. I'm not super experienced in 3D modeling yet but this was one o…
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Eric Chadwick

LOOKING FOR A SIMPLE 3D MODEL JOB TO TRAIN MYSELF, FOR FREE

i can't make anything more complex than a low poly stylized tree but it's at least something. i need to train myself. i watched a basic tools and modifiers crash course and the first thing i created …
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Eric Chadwick

Unreal Engine 5 Programmer (Profit Share) Project Rialto (Historical RPG / Simulation)

Studio: Atlantis 3D Studios Project: Project: Rialto Type: Profit Share (Core Team) Location: RemoteAbout UsWe’re an indie studio dedicated to recreating Renaissance Venice as it was i…
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PedroV

Lowpoly tree and bird needed for open source project

In my spare time, I am developing a 3d game engine for iOS devices and hopefully also Android as soon as most needed features are implemented. My engine iSDGE is based on OpenGL ES 2.0 for rendering,…
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Crachboss32

[ZBrush] OVERHANGS WITH SMOOTH GROUP BRUSH/POLISH GROUPS

Hello all,I'm trying to soften BevelPro edges using the Smooth Group brush or Polish Groups (open circle) and both are producing geometry overhangs in certain corners. Should I be approaching this di…
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Neox

Documentation: String Lights for Unreal Engine

Available on Fab and GumroadContents:OverviewInitial SetupSettings & Features1. Light Color (1,2,3)2. Brightness3. Multi Colored Lights4. Enable Blinking Lights5. Blinking Speed6. Collision …
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tobyvirtualfilmer

3DSMAX - UnChamfer Pro released!

I've just released a script for reverting chamfered geometry back to its original shape. I think it's quite useful, and hopefully a few of you will too. :)(I raised the price a bit compared to my oth…
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JaySmitt

Need tf2 item creators to do a quick poll to gather data for my research paper!

Hello, i'm a GGP student at DAE howest, I'm writing a paper about the item workshop process, and i made a short 2 min poll to gather data from the community, help wantedGOOGLE POLL:  https://for…
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pepsiCallie

Using AI as a render engine

Hey everyone!Build this tool recently, it gets input from the 3D scene and then passes it into an image model, so you can fly around and do AI "renders" of the environment. Can be useful if you need …
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Eric Chadwick

Scrap Twin Dragon - 3D Creature Model

I wanted to do a topology exercise. Or maybe I just don't enjoy sculpting.ArtStation Post
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3DNik

3D Environment | Prop Artist (Stylized / Hand painted / low-mid poly) - Available for work

Open to different work opportunities including:- Freelance projects- Part-time / Temporary contract- Full-time positionsYou can have a look at my portfolio here:https://www.artstation.com/kasskafziel…
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kasskafziel

Itch.io Unreal Game Jams Collab 1-3 Person looking to start to work on <2-20GB Unreal Game Jams

Hey Polycounters,I've been looking for someone to share, compete, work with and collab with making and complete unreal games in the range between 1-20 Gigabytes. I have an extensive unreal library an…
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brandv3d

Maya - Bevel using control edges possible?

I'm moving from Max to Maya and I'm having trouble figuring out how to "clamp" the inner and outer radius of Maya's bevel tool. Alex Senechal has a video about this, discussing how the inner and oute…
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pixelb

feedback on medieval asset kit progress for uni project

https://thiagob05.artstation.com/projects/eRwy0Xhere is an asset kit for a medieval scene that i am working on for a uni project any feedback would be appreciated thanks
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tbenstead05

3D Character Artist - Looking for Jobs

Hey everyone,I’m Kaan, a 3D Character Artist with 4 years of experience in the game industry. I specialize in realistic character modeling, sculpting, texturing, grooming, and real-time optimization …
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KaanKURT

Feedback - Location from Blade Runner 2049

Hello Polycount community! This is my very first polycount topic and coincidentally my first finished 3D artwork. I uploaded it on ArtStation here: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/Ov5XY8I mod…
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vera_delai_nogi

Sea of Thieves Inspired Modular Building

Here is my work in progress for my modular  brief in University , I chose a building that isnt so "modular friendly" but i tried to approach it in a modular way . 
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Eric Chadwick

Does anyone managed to extract depth buffer from Rebelle8?

I recall there were some rumors  they were going to do  some scripted option or something.    I have some older version  and it's best  hand painting soft I ever used .&…
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gnoop

Need advice on my new tool tailored for archviz artists

Hello everyone. Since I'm not quite sure if I am allowed to post links and promote any business I would ask the community if you could take the time to review a webpage I built tailored for archviz a…
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Eric Chadwick

[WIP] The Legend of Zelda Inspired UE5 project- Goddess Statue in an Underground Cave

Hey! I will be posting WIP of my Level 5 Interior Hero Assets brief here. :)  Here is my progress now:PureRef:  My idea is to create a underground cave scene with anicent sta…
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Sarah_Tse

Elden Ring Inspired - Marika’s Cathedral of Gold

After her ascension to godhood and before Messmer’s Crusade there was a brief period of peace between Queen Marika and the Hornsent. Built as a celebration of the two cultures, the cathedral thus sha…
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bduck67

Blender 2.8 keymap mixing maya/max ALT camera and QWER transforms with default hotkeys

Blender has made a lot of strides forward in UI and usability with 2.8. If you haven't tried it recently I recommend giving it another look, speaking as someone who has bounced off it multiple times …
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Ninja Dodo

Term Project Progress - Dragon-Age Style Blast Furnace Smithery [WIP]

Hey everyone,I’m starting a WIP thread for a hero environment prop I’m building for my MA Game Art “Developing Skills” unit and my portfolio.🔧 Project goalI’m basing this on the “Blast Furnace and B…
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Artsclever

[WIP] Stylized Island (for portfolio)

Hey whats up Polycount, I’m working on a portfolio piece — a stylized island environment. (inspiration, sea of thieves) I’ve been focusing on blockout, and overall playability for the past couple of…
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Emace

Maya. Apply bend deformer to a part of mesh?

Hi!I'm wondering, is there a way to bend a mesh in a way that would only affect a part of it in the middle?I know that I can use low and high bounds in bend deformer, but that's very limited, and doe…
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Kligan

Why Substance Designer feels so outdated.

While I still see no real alternative.  Just wonder if it's only my impression.    For years I see only cosmetic improvements .  Node bypass been best of them IMO  yet took d…
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gnoop

(PAID) Want to hire Character Artist to design 3D Printable custom miniature

Hi all,The beloved manager of our local Warhammer store has been promoted to a regional position, and a group of us want to get him a custom miniature for Christmas. The character is going to be of h…
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Criticalsteve

horror game engine

I bought the horror game engine package. How can I use it in my own environment that I set up in a different project? Do I need to swap out the exisiting static mesh in horror engine with the sta…
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hallowseve

( PAID ) 2d hand drawn 2d anime animator wanted

HiI am looking for a 2d animator who can create a hand drawn frame by frame 2d anime animation video. This is a fanmade 2d animation video. I have the script and storyboards and animatics prepared. t…
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Jadav

Building a Free Library of Images for Everyone

Hi everyone,I've been building a library of images that you are welcome to freely use in your projects. They are all original...all my own work. I think a lot of them could be made into cool textures…
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Eric Matyas

Are there any good recommended tutorials that teach you how to draw and paint concepts in Photoshop?

Hello! I'm eager to learn how to paint and draw in Photoshop so I can develop my own concepts for enviroments. Does anyone have recommendations for good tutorials that offer a crash course for be…
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gnoop

Is it possible to get a good bake without support loops?

Hi everyone, Let me present a very simple practical example, Modeled in 3ds Max 2025 and baked in Substance Painter 11.Low / HighNormalsWhen I do the bake I always have a problem where a light …
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iam717

Baking Problem in SP (Modelled in Max)

Hi guys. I have a problem. Experienced Max user here, and I was making a little stick grenade, just as a portfolio piece. Trouble is, I cannot for the life of me ge it to bake properly. Shown below a…
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iam717

BRAWL2 [Character] Aiur survivor, shark2003

Hey everyone. Hopefully I get to finish this one.I'm planning on a protoss survivor. Somehow this dude was left behind but survived the zerg. It's a very loose idea. So I'll be doing a lot of ex…
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iam717

3D ARTIST LOOKING FOR WORK SO BADLY, ALSO DOING CHRISTMAS DISCOUNT ON ANY COMMISSION FROM 50$

contact via: leckiestudio discord or leckieofficialgmail: leckiestudio1@gmail.comWhatsApp: +12495200968Hello! I’m a 3D modeler offering clean, optimized assets for games, mods, animation, and di…
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Leckie_Studio

Portfolio feedback please!! (I really want to work in the game industry)

Right now I'm trying to find a job within the game industry remote or in house. I want to know if my portfolio looks good enough or get feedback on what I can do to make it better. This is my portfol…
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sacboi

Handpainted Witch

Hello everyone! I've been meaning to update my portfolio for awhile, and I'm starting it off with a handpainted witch for cozy_wire's #WitchChallengeBased on my own extremely rough concept.  Cri…
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sacboi

Post Nuclear Warzone Realistic EVN pack on FAB [-30% on sale]

Hi guys,We're sharing a demo video of our Post Nuclear Warzone City, a set of game-ready assets built for quick use and easy customization. We had a lot of fun putting this one together, especiall…
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ThunderClouds

Feedback – Finished Blockout / Early Set Dressing

Hey everyone, I started this environment for a Polycount challenge a while back but couldn’t finish it because I got busy. I’ve picked it up again and I’m currently at the finished blockout / early …
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rafiii

How to retypologise collectly

I'm uncertain about the best approach for clean typology and would appreciate any guidance on which one is accurate. I'm currently working with an arch and need to create a hole, so I used the bo…
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hallowseve

First Unreal Project (Progress)

Hello polycount! This is my first post on here, so looking for some critique from all you professionals... I am a unity 3D/VR developer that has worked mostly on simulation/serious games type of work…
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Lamont

[Finished] Serpent Cave - Destiny Hive Inspired [Environment]

Hello everyone 👋 =) , I'm an aspiring environment artist. I’ve been focusing on building out my portfolio with environment concepts and trying to push my Blender & Unreal workflow further with e…
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Vastra

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