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It starts May 12, and ends Sept 12. Let's see what you got!

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what is layout in terms of animation?

I need help I guess understanding what would be considered a "layout shot" and what would be considered "just blocking" I've seen some artists on LinkedIn posting their layout work and to me all…
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Veech

Struggling with Shader Performance on Large-Scale 3D Assets in Unreal Engine 5

HelloI have been working on a large-scale 3D project in Unreal Engine 5, and I’m encountering performance issues related to my custom shaders. When applying complex shaders to large assets, especiall…
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Benjammin

Does it even matter anymore when it comes to what 3D app to use for portfolio?

For the topic of Maya, Max and Blender, does it matter when it comes to portfolio nowadays? I mean specifically for modeler positions. I know that in archviz it seems Max is still widely preferred, b…
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Alemja

TechTitans 3D Character Art Challenge!!!

TechTitans Creative Technology Hub invites 3D artists to bring Zeus, the king of the Greek gods, to life! Let your creativity and skills shine as you design a stylized low-poly Zeus model that f…
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techtitans

Looking for critique on my stylized material sculpting

Hi guys (first time posting here :)), I've been working on improving my sculpting of metal, wood and stone materials for the past 15~ days. I'm proud of the progress I've made but I know there a…
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Noren

Introducing DigiKlay: A New Digital Sculpting Tool (Free Beta & Full Version Available)

Hi everyone!I’m thrilled to share DigiKlay, a lightweight and intuitive digital sculpting tool, perfect for artists looking for a simple yet powerful solution. DigiKlay is designed to streamline the …
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digiklay

Maxivz's Interactive Tools for Blender

About:This is a collection of intuitive, context sensitive tools to improve productivity that I did to improve my workflow as I transitioned into Blender.They are designed to be used as hotkeys, remo…
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The Devo

[WIP] Trench Shrine - UE5 Scene

Heyo Polycount, long time no see !This winter I rediscovered Trench Crusade after seeing that they did a kickstarter campaign not so long ago. To be super honest I loved all the stuff that Mike Franc…
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Tul_

Texturing workflow for a large asset?

Hi, I'm a game artist and I'm in the process of making a large table that has a lot of sculpted detail. I just finished the sculpt in ZBrush and I'm now UVing it. The shells do not have enough texel …
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Eric Chadwick

Does anybody know a soft like Photoshop but working with material channels ?

Or like Substance Painter  but  working in 2d space  with pixel snap precision .    Something simple like 2x2 ?   Vector style maybe  including vector curves t…
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iam717

(WIP) Hermit's Pond - Shortened Pattern 1907 Bayonet

Just finished the blockout for this piece, it'll be part of a larger scene called Hermit's Pond later while also being its own standalone portfolio entry. By far the weakest parts of my last project …
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Anura_Interceptor

Flaoting Geo normal map bake warped?

I have this very simple mesh with a floating geoI don't know why the normal map bake is warped, it's just a flat surface. I can't really make it more flat lolI can turn off the average normals, but i…
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poopipe

Sticky Upgrading or building a new PC? This is the thread for you!

If you're a 3D artist in need of a new computer, or just want to upgrade an old one, this is the thread for you!Building a PC can get very expensive, and many simply don't know enough about computers…
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PolyHertz

[WiP] Ork char game ready.

How are you fellas? I've decided to return to 3D (I don't know if I should but here I am :# ). I'm trying to make the full process of game ready character to learn. Inspired by this piece ArtSt…
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Torch

Zbrush extracted mesh causing doubles and inverted normals ?

I'm trying to delete part of the mesh I extracted from my body mesh to use for clothing, when I try to delete it the inside of the mesh loses thickness, see the rim of the sleeves compared to the del…
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iam717

Brutal Knights - Game Project/Learning Experience

Recent Update:Original plan from 2018:So an old co-worker and myself decided to collaborate on a game project idea. It's mostly an opportunity to learn some new areas of game development at the same …
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daphz

Ummmm... Hi :D (Beginner 3D animator looking for critiques)

Hello! As the title suggests, I'm pretty new to animating in 3D and I'm looking to show off some of my work from the past month and a half. I'd appreciate a couple things that stand out to you and so…
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Veech

Cgtrader standards / glass

Hey guys cgtrader says that for a PBR workflow I should upload at least: BaseColor Normal Metalness and Roughness. And in case of a glass material I should add an opacity map. This I don't get. I usu…
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Eric Chadwick

Sci-Fi Modular Interior FC7 [FAB]

FAB: https://www.fab.com/listings/e9ed24ae-8b5c-4c7c-90ee-86950f8fe874DescriptionImmerse yourself in the world of the future with the Sci-Fi Modular Interior FC7 pack, a modern resource set desi…
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Forest_Cat

Looking for 3D artists for my project "Transformers: Origins"

experience using blender (unpaid)for more info
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ShreyKnowsIt

3D Artist Vehicle and Prop

I am currently seeking new opportunities to collaborate with clients on exciting projectshttps://www.artstation.com/marcusjogos
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marcusmedeiros3d

{ Full Time } Advanced UI/UX Game Artist Pittsburgh, PA ( Hybrid )

Schell Games is a highly talented group of artists, programmers, producers, and game designers led by game industry veteran Jesse Schell.  We're the largest full-service education…
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SchellGames

Astartes II – Official Teaser Trailer | Warhammer+

Astartes II – Official Teaser Trailer | Warhammer+https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbgYaeerXhgLets go!
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littleclaude

[Closed] [PAID] Low Poly Character Artist

CLOSED
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Gabonza

Concept Artist and illustrator available

My name is Sandro Girardi, I'm a concept artist and illustrator with a background in figurative arts and additional education in digital arts. I have 3 years experience within a variety of projects r…
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sandrogirardi

Issue with baking my normal map

Hello. I have an issue with artifacts on my normal map. The low-poly model was created in 3D Max, and I’m baking it in Marmoset Toolbag. The hard edges follow the UV seams. However, in Substance Pain…
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Neox

Steven Universe and Crystal Gems Home

I'm in the mood for a nice big challenge with lots of little props and stylised textures, and I am also utterly in love with Steven Universe.  So I thought I would have a shot at recreating Stev…
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Kyorock

Remaster Cafe 5to2 from Silent Hill 1

As part of my new project, I created a remaster of the iconic location - the "5to2" cafe from Silent Hill 1. My goal was to preserve the dark atmosphere of the original while enhancing the visual…
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Madness_Knight

Modern Tomboy-ish Zelda [WIP/Critique Welcome!]

Currently creating another anime model, since I'm going to Japan in two months. Hopefully, I can impress my Japanese nephews with my models!
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BlueChaos

3D LookDev/Grooming Artist - Available

Hello! I am a 3D Generalist with focus in lookdev and grooming. Here is my porfolio : https://www.artstation.com/matheusk-almeidaI would love to show what I can do. Here are some of my works.You…
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yunerichan123

[Rev-share] [Royalities] 3d modelers for digital eden

Here is the information pitch and concept art of the project. We can discuss more about it on my discord:  YunerineriFeel free to ask questions and get in touch, I would love to see your po…
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yunerichan123

xgen guides disappeared from viewport after deleting history

Hi,I have a problem with xgen.I have made some grooming and i continued to work on some clothes for the character in the same maya scene. I deleted some history bcz i had to and next time i started m…
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Gourav

Blender Geometry Nodes Help

Hello,Is it possible to use GN to create a collection of randomly shaped objects, but while keeping neat low poly quad topology? Like so that you can increase the number of faces the object(s) have a…
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gnoop

2D Comic book/Illustrator artist open to work

Hello everyone! I'm Rock Alves and I'm free to work, I'm a comic book artist and illustrator working 7 years doing arts and pages.Worked in Bird Eye's Studio, Metazoo, Spetacular Ink, Silent Chord Pu…
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Rock_Alves

3D Generalist Specialized in Props/Environments

Hey everyone! 👋I’m Raúl, a passionate 3D Artist with over six years of experience creating immersive visuals and bringing creative visions to life. My journey has taken me through exciting projects i…
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raulmiranda09

3D Artist / 3D Character Artist / Prop Artist

3D Character Artist, 3D GeneralistProfessional 3D Artist offering high-quality modeling services. With experience in the industry, I specialize in creating detailed and optimized models for games and…
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Joetopia

3D Weapon artist for hire

As a seasoned 3D artist with proven AAA-level experience, I specialize in crafting industry-standard 3D weapon art, props, and characters for games, along with detailed models for 3D printing. My exp…
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LaongLaan

Sketchbook: odd_enough (N-Gons)

I have a rather prolific history posting my n-gons on Twitter, to the point of being labeled the "Internet N-Gon Guy". Or maybe just one of the most outspoken ones  B) For posterity, I figured …
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odd_enough

Looking for 3D Modeler for Dystopian Game Project

We are creating an open-world game inspired by cyberpunk, religion, and existentialism, with a strong narrative and a unique setting. The game takes place in Eryndral, a country devastated by the War…
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yunerichan123

Polycount artist who did high end pixelart textures?

Does anyone remember the artist who used to post here and made very high end pixel art textures? I distinctly remember them showing off fighter jet and helicopter models from a xbox 360 game they wor…
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sacboi

What is missing in my portfolio as an environment concept artist?

I've been struggling to determine if my work is on the right track or competitive enough for the industry. It’s been challenging—I’ve been out of work for a few months now, despite applying to many s…
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pogiboi

[Blender] Best technique to do this...

Hello, I'm making a game asset that is going to (essentially) be an open container full of 'rubble'. I have the container modeled and had planned to use cell fracture (on a cube or something) combine…
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okidoki

Colt 1908 Vest Pocket

Hey Folks ,I’m excited to share my latest artwork with you! It’s been a project I’ve worked hard on over the past few months and I’m happy to finally show it. This piece represents my growth as an ar…
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Noren

[WIP] 3D Stylized anatomy (Critique wanted)

I am working on a series of characters for anatomy study I started with a character tha was on my mind:and now I am doing on these concepts below:         …
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arthorius159

Better Uv Snapshot tool than Maya?

Hi!Is there a better tool to create UV snapshots than what's in Maya? I would appreciate recommendations.I'm tired of constantly closing holes by hand in Photoshop so that I can then use magic wand s…
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Klunk

Safari not working with embedded YouTube videos

I realized last month that people that use Safari to view embedded YouTube videos can sometimes not be able to watch those videos and will receive a message: “Sign in to confirm you’re not a bot. Thi…
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Eric Chadwick

Trimsheet prop?

This discussion was created from comments split from: Medium prop texturing help.
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sacboi

2D Artist - Illustrator and Concept artist - Looking for work

Greetings fellow polycount members and potential employers!My name is Roman Masalov, I'm a freelance concept artist and illustrator with 7+ years of experience capable of wide range of work…
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RomanGroph

{ Full Time } Experienced Game Designer Pittsburgh, PA ( Hybrid )

Schell Games is a highly talented group of artists, programmers, producers, and game designers led by game industry veteran Jesse Schell.  We're the largest full-service education and enter…
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SchellGames

Substance Painter mask driving me crazy

I am trying to combine two masks into one.Half of the mesh has a correct mask on one side, so I duplicated it and rotated it. Now I want to mask out half of Mask B, to combine them at the halfwa…
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