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Furniture Pack: Shabby Chic

Furniture Pack - Shabby Chic in Props - UE Marketplace (unrealengine.com)This Asset Pack is currently in Early Access at a special reduced price.This price will be updated to full price once the Asse…
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The3DWitch

Hello, does anyone know how to make VFX graph decals show over the normal game object Decals?

I've been strugling with it for weeks, but render que on Decal don't do anything, even if game object Decals are at -50 que, they still render above VFX graph decals
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keiner67

Please Rate Portfolio. This Job Hunt has been brutal and I could use an honest evaluation.

Hello everyone,I've been modeling for decades, but I have hit a wall trying to bring my work up to AAA quality. Where do I go from here? Well, that depends on where I'm at.https://charlesf2.artstatio…
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dpadam450

Why am I seeing so many Technical Artist jobs that want python / animation pipeline scripting?

Over the past two years or so, I've seen an increasing proportion of Technical Artist roles that include something in the skills requirements about Python/Tooling. Can anyone give me some practical e…
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yusefkerr

Need material advice - Is this metal?

Hey! I was in the middle of texturing a lamp post on substance painter, my goal is to reach photorealism, so being as close as possible to my REFs is vital. My problem is that i can't really tel…
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gnoop

2D Game, Sunset Hills, Announcement Trailer

HelloI saw this game called Sunset Hills, I think this will make some waves. I can see 2D making a big splash on the scene as people are hungry for this kind of content and this one deliv…
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littleclaude

[CLOSED] Looking for someone to model starships from the TV Show "The Orville"

I'm looking for someone to make some 3D models based off some Starships from The Orville TV Show. I would like to start with one then commission more work if it goes well (total it would be around 5 …
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Denacity

Optimization

Hi! I am concerned about the question and would like to ask experienced 3d environment artists. How many polygons should a one-story building have for a game of about 90 square meters?
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AlbertS

Some notes for Marmoset 5

Hey, some things I want to mentionIm still mostly using 3 as this has a steam version, so maybe something is obsolete, but I used 4 a couple times, however baking was mostly the same and I didn't nee…
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iam717

Help with outline Post process and UE4 water system

Hello EveryoneDoes anyone know why my outline post process wont work underneath unreal 4's water system? I'm at a loss and would appreciate some help :)Many thanksRoss
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poopipe

Creating Animation montage from mixamo

I need help with this animation. As you can see the animation for stand to sit to Idle changes its position. I need everthing to happen in 1 position. I would really appreciate it if anyone could hel…
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Alex_J

Inflating high poly before baking normal map

Hi everybody, I wanted to discuss and ask advice regarding a part of the high to low poly pipeline. My mentor told me that, as a last step before baking the normal map from my high poly to low poly, …
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Raphael_Bouch

Game dev tips and tricks

I'm compiling some tips and tricks into a database here:https://aljavgames.notion.site/Aljavs-game-dev-tips-0ed8961228234ff28b571ed0c73472cc?pvs=4There are a few maya things there now might be helpfu…
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Alex_J

toolbag 4 - ray tracing render shows UV seams

when using the ray trace renderer in toolbag 4 I have obvious grey lines at UV seams that are not visible when using the raster renderer. I tried ticking on and off all options within the ray trace r…
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teardropfrozen

AAA Environment Artist Avaivable

Looking for work! Freelance, Contract or Fulltime. I Would love to chat about what I can offer you!https://www.artstation.com/chrisc3d
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Christian Cunningham

AO baking bug when using multiple texture sets

When baking AO using multiple texture sets, objects that are using one texture set aren't affecting AO on objects using another texture sets as if "Ignore groups" were unchecked.I created a simple sc…
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EarthQuake

V-ray 3ds max lighting for interior scene

Hi guys!This is my first technical topic here, and I hope I'm doing it correctly. I'm trying to create an interior like the one in this reference picture,  but I can't seem to get the same …
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Dasha_Canavar

3D Character Modeler / Looking for Work / Commission

I am now open in taking 3D commissions! I create 3D characters that are semi-realistic, I am open to anything but not in gore, NSFW, mecha.If you are interested, email me here: coltg030@gmail.comMy P…
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ColTG03

Sf Valkyrie WIP

Hey everyone, I hope you're all doing great. This is my first post on polycount and here's a character art piece that I'm working on. It's based on a concept by MinTiger (Jang Minho). I'd like to get…
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Terans29

custom grunge map (substance painter)

HI,Someone knows how to use custom grunge map in substance painter? I mean when I import a custom grunge map in to painter, I'm not getting the same settings like default grunge maps to change balanc…
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Benjammin

How to bake normal map for subdivision model

I need advice on how to properly bake a normal map for a subdivision model (not LP) because, if I create a normal map from HP on SubD (0), when I later apply level (2) to the SubD model, the UV map c…
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EarthQuake

Sketchbook: Victor Santos

¡Hola!I'm Victor Santos, I've been working as a game artist for the past 8 years and I'm also making indie games on my spare time with my brother Sergio.So I will keep this up to date not only with m…
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VictorSantos

[Full Time] (Hybrid) Material Artist, Props/Environment Artist - Sperasoft - Warsaw, Poland

Positions offer hybrid assistance perks, meaning it's possible to WFH for 2-3 days per week from the beginning, though the offer may vary depending on a variety of reasons. At the moment applicants c…
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Justo

Base Color Map (Albedo) Appears Black in Marmoset Viewer

Hi everyone,I'm have a problem concerning my Albedo in the Marmoset Viewer. Basically, some parts of my Base Color appears to be black in Marmoset Viewer. I tried many export options from Substance P…
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lero

Glass is too dark - Toolbag 4

Hi Gang,I'm trying to render a wine glass on a table, and it's appearing dark.I'm not sure what the cause is. Looks like it's casting a shadow or absorbing too much light?The Albedo is white and so a…
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iam717

Animation: "Import From Model" Button has 2 Mayor Flaws

Why is there no way to delete animation sets or "actions" that are imported using the Import From Model button in Marmoset.    The general workflow looks like this: Import the model (in thi…
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iam717

Garfield

Fan art project of Garfield. This is heavily inspired by the classic "Garfield and Friends" cartoon. I saw the cartoon a lot as a kid growing up in the UK. I believe my favorite color is orange becau…
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Toureiro

[WIP] Fish Shooter - Hard Surface Model

Hi all. After years of doing everything from indie games, teaching game development and working on virtual environment productions, I developed a serious itch to go back to my roots and focus on…
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sacboi

Maya bug - constraints in a referenced file don't always work? Rigging / animation

If I make a parent constraint in FileA, and then I reference FileA into another scene, sometimes that parent constraints work and sometimes they don't. It seems random. I can have the actual Fil…
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Alex_J

Sketchbook: 3dwally

Hello everybody, been a while. I started work on this the moment I regained motion to my right thumb after severing both tendons during an accident. I did the Bruce Wayne character to challenge mysel…
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ade2004wally

Maya 2025

There are some interesting modeling improvements in the latest maya. As you can imagine they arnt perfect. If someone finds an issue with a mesh and smart extrude please post it here.https://help.aut…
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gandhics

[PART-TIME] [REMOTE] [PAID WORK] Level designer for open world vampire RPG Kalyskah

About the game:You play as Kalyskah Karnstein, the first vampire, who, for thousands of years, has created and controlled an army of vampires. When her followers worry that she is growing stagnant, t…
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Kalyskah

Sci-fi horror character. Teamster

Hello again!I wanted to share my latest project Ive been working on.A little background: I play/run tabletop roleplaying games, and there is one of my favourite - Mothership. Its about space horror s…
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Mnemo

How can I get a good detail for my character texture?

I made some tests, and the results with 4k texture aren't crispy enough. I have seen a lot of renders in Artstation with 4k textures with a very high res result, Why my renders only achieve this kind…
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gnoop

[FULL TIME] Technical Animator, Commandos: Origins @ Claymore Games, Darmstadt Germany

Claymore Games is looking an experienced Technical Animator in Unreal to work on the last stretch of Commandos: Origins. Watch our announcement trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2Ima39ea…
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avagoyamug

Render Shadow Pass Only

HiIs it possible to render out the shadow pass of a model on its own like you can in 3ds Max/Maya? Or can it only be captured/rendered with the model?Thanks
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DustyShinigami

[CE] Metroid Prime Gunship WIP

Hi, This is meant to become a next-gen version of Samus' Gunship from Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. I own the statue from first4figures, so I thought this would be a good exercise. Now that I'm familiar …
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joskiller

Sticky How to Post on the Internet

I want to talk about the common questions and misconceptions inexperienced artists have, either when they start working towards becoming an artists or when they join Polycount. This is a culmination …
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mark14

My car thread - low to mid poly cars

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Ruz

Game Artist

Hello everyone, I have a question and I did not know where to ask . I have a job offer to be a game artist for an idle game on smartphone. I wish to know how long in terms of hours does it take …
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Leinad

Sketchbook: DKK

Hi, Maybe some of you remember this forum name, I used to post here a while back, I've decided to start posting my art online again. Please feel free to comment and critique. Some sketches from my im…
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DKK

(Graduation Project) Making Boulivet Alexis' Tibet Dragon [WIP]

For my graduation project I wanted to work from a concept and I chose Tibet Dragon by Boulivet Alexis. I will try and update this as much as possible, but at least once every end of the week. Would l…
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KaSonnTang

Looking for 3D artist

I'm developing a 3D game prototype (in unity) and altough I can model some basic items with blender I need help with characters and more intricate models. I'd love to collaborate with some 3d artist …
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ArnauC

Jeep Willys MB - Insides & Outsides [WIP]

hello everyone,Jeep willys MB.... decided to make this one as detailed as my skill allows me to which I hope will become a bit better once I am done with this model and I really hope some of you will…
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sacboi

Real Time Character| Yakuza Man

[{"insert":"Finally sharing my latest personal project. A full character for use in a real time game engine, rendered in Unreal 4.\nSculpted in Zbrush with some parts hard surfaced modeled in 3DsMax.…
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kanga

Weapon Case help

Hi everyone,I am currently working on my Final Major Project and it has come time for me to create a complimentary pistol weapon case for my firearm. The case I have decided to create is the Sig Saue…
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Art_Master

3D Artist / 3D Character Artist open to work

Hi everyone,I am a 3D Character Artist / 3D Artist with over 3 years of experience in the video game industry and VFX character development. My skills include: • High-fidelity character and feat…
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Hordeboy

This is my concept design for the game. It's also my school project. Some of the images were AI .

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Fabi_G

Freelance 2D Cartoon Character Designer | Looking for Work

Hello. My name's Anotida, but most call me Ano.I like making 2D cartoon character designs and concept art that express tons of expressions and personality. I'm still finding out new ways to make uniq…
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ThatAnoGuy

UV Straightening and its perks on LOD generation

This is a topic that has been reoccuring lately and i thought putting the info in its own thread is a good idea.I will be showcasing a method i have been using for way over a decade now, in 3dsmax. W…
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Michael Knubben

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