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Career in Games or VFX ?

Hey all! I'm a first year student in the UK and I'm currently studying games art. I'm interested in hardsurface modelling, texturing, and sculpting so I can see myself getting into props/environment …
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Ashervisalis

UE5- how do I add a candle flame into my world?

I'm a noob, so sorry if this is supposed to be really simple. following a tutorial, I created a flickering candle flame material. Now I need to add this candle flame to the wick of my candle mesh.&nb…
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Fabi_G

Blender / reference setup / scaling problem

1/ So basically i have this simple reference setup in photoshop for blender 2/ I crop based on guide lines reference parts and export every as png 3/ And just for problem showcasing, I will…
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Born_Jason

Stargang Character

https://www.artstation.com/artwork/04gzvVI've been working on this character off and on for a little while now. I spent a majority of the time in UE5 trying to achieve some great look dev. Aside from…
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iam717

Experienced Generalist / 3D Character Artist / 2D / 3D Design [Looking for work]

Currently looking for work.Email: marko.ivanovic.contact@gmail.comPortfolio: https://www.artstation.com/markvano
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JoeXLegacy

How the f*&@ would you model this object?

How would you model this object? Can you please describe each of your steps, otherwise I don't understand how such types of 3d models are modeled,and i don't understand how traingulation works... Hel…
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MaX_On

Succubus - COMPLETE

I know I just recently started a different thread of a different character but I really wanted to take a break from it lolI made these concepts about a year ago and decided to take it off the back-bu…
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Alemja

[WIP] Corvette for 3Dmodels challenge 2023

This year, I enter the 3Dmodels car challenge for the third time  !Previously I rendered my pictures into Marmoset Toolbag, and this is the plan this year too. (See underneath the entry of the p…
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HiernauxNicolas

[CLOSED] Looking a 2D artists to make vampire portraits for me in a dark souls concept art style.

I am looking to find someone to make portraits for me for work. I am looking for a painted esq digital art style for these, similar to Dark Souls art, and that I can call upon for more of them in the…
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terrillium

What is the most efficient way to convert normal map to displacement nowadays (for best quality) ?

Body is required.
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Born_Jason

How can I improve my materials? (UE5 + Substance Painter)

I working on making a forest environment and for the first time I wanted to try to make all my own materials and foliage assets rather than downloading from Quixel Bridge. The only programs I have ac…
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ThisisVictoriaZ

Sketchbook sannePaus

[{"insert":"Thanks for taking a look!\nI will be journalizing my sketches and progress here, I'll be using it as a public space to show my sketches, practice, studies, and some random stuff. I don't …
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sannePaus

Exporting from Maya to Cinema 4D

I wonder if somebody could help me, please. I’ve recently bought Cinema 4D (after years of using Maya) but I now need to get all of my models into C4D and am having some problems.I tried exporting th…
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Shrike

Full-Time Freelance Environment/Prop Artist - FastTrack Studio

Position Type: Full-Time Skill Level: Intermediate Opportunity We are looking for a full-time Environment/Prop artist to work for FastTrack Studio on various projects. The availability needed for…
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ScansMatter

3D Props Modeler looking for remote work.

Junior 3D Artist looking for work and offershttps://www.artstation.com/pavel_gusevsoftware: Maya, Marmoset Toolbug, Substance Painter, ZBrushskillset:full production PBR workflow: high/low poly,…
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m3DModeler

Vertex normals issue?

Hello everyone, im still trying to figure out these issues that always haunt me in my models, getting this weird artifacts in my low poly meshes (the final character has a normal map that i get out o…
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Neox

Unity to charge developers $0.20 each time a user installs (not buys) their game

So apparently now if you make a game that sells over a certain amount, every time a user installs (not purchases) your game you will be charged $0.20.Some articles:    gamedeveloper.co…
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thomasp

Brainstorming how to model this structure better.

Part of my job is to model Air-Supported Structures (Domes), the turn around on these projects is pretty fast, within a few days or so for more general asks like a soccer field or warehouse inside. T…
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tecii

Explaining 3d concepting process. Monkey Pilot

I made it streaming on twitch (ethersculpting) sculpting on zbrush. https://youtu.be/oJycaHZZnA4?si=_VBsSH7Q7GT4DEFOI will continue refining the concept on twitch!
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angryngon

curvature mask generator problem

Hi!When using the Curvature generator for the mask, artifacts appear in the form of black areas on the borders of UV islands (do not pay attention to triangles). This happens mostly on one side, but …
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IngridEngelschion

Textures get in a mess when I change the resolution

HiI am using substance painter 2021. While doing the last two projects, I found a problem with textures.The essence of the problem: when I change the resolution of textures to 4096, the textures come…
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IngridEngelschion

Feedback and suggestions on 'professional' renders

HiThis is a follow-up to this thread - https://polycount.com/discussion/233832/guidance-with-making-high-quality-renders#latestI've yet to go through the advice given, along with the videos, due to h…
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Fabi_G

Rig - IK won't follow the model

Hi, I am having an issue where I would move the model with the root_ctrl and the IK doesn't follow it. Like so:This is when the FK/IK switch is turned on FK. If I turn it on IK, this happens: ht…
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Alex_J

Ambient Occlusion weird artefacts

Hi,Anyone else experience this weird artefacts when baking in Marmoset ? I tired everytinhg, reset xform, reset normal, export withouth any of them as obj, noting seems to work. 80% of the objects ar…
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tabacaru_mvlad

Sketchbook: Kaminski

Hey guys, this is my personal sketchbook. Looking forward to sharing with everybody!
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Kaminski

Need portfolio feedback, could you please help me?

Hello. First time posting here. I recently graduated in college and I was wondering if you could help me achieve greater results with your feedback. Mostly of my projects are hidden because I've…
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MystAnorak

Character Artist Mentorship

Hey, I'm interested in a mentorship, since I feel like I'm 90% there to have a professional-looking portfolio, ready for the industry. I want to take my game art creation to the next level and I don'…
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Alex_J

Problem with Curves, Paint Weights?

Hi Polycount forum,I have a little problem. How can I solve this.Thank you :) 
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IngridEngelschion

Methods to shape low poly wolf ears??

I've followed a pretty good beginner tutorial for modelling low poly animals. I decided to model a wolf. Doing the ears seems to be the part where I'm stumped. This could be a super easy fix but I'll…
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1471tom

Recommended CONCISE Tutorials for Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter & UE5

Hi everyone, A few weeks ago I put a post up asking for peoples opinions on what softwares to learn as a beginner in Games Art & Design. I am now giving myself 3 weeks to learn Blender,…
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Alemja

Generate AO from height map, without high poly mesh

Hi!is it possible to generate AO map in MT without high poly mesh, just using displacement map? In Knald you load in displ map and then you can get AO, cavity,... Knald gives me some artefacts and Ma…
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EarthQuake

Please give me some portofolio feedback

 Hi guys!Long time I haven't posted here,I've finally got my first job in the industry :) Anyways,I've decided to work a little bit on my portofolio as well in my spare time and I would like som…
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Alemja

Vortex StrikeFire2 3D Model

model3D model of the Vortex StrikeFire2 Red Dot Sight. Made in Blender, Substance Painter, and Marmoset Toolbag.  I used 4K Textures for the scope, and 1K texture (roughness only) for the le…
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ferasa

Antique Pine Wooden Wheelbarrow

https://www.artstation.com/artwork/elvdxbHey y'all!  My latest prop, a quick study in wood. A small prop project for a change!  Sculpted in Zbrush, textured in Marmoset.Done under…
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Mortanious

Career focus Tech art or Hard surface

Hi, I'm a third year student currently doing my bachelors degree in game art. My initial focus was geared towards doing props and hard surface, because I enjoy the modelling and texturing process. Du…
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scottycharly

Recommended Art Books

Hello!Thought I'd pop this question over here, since I'm sure many of you have experience with a bunch of books from the industry. I have a pretty good opportunity to spend a couple of hundreds of do…
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scottycharly

Learning environment art with Blender

What are the best tutorials/courses for learning environment art in Blender, for scratch to full scene? Unreal Engine works too, but my computer can't run it well.
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okidoki

Star Wars CIS Ground Armored Tank (WIP)

Hello! I have been working on this Ground Armored Tank (GAT) model on and off for a while now.I have been using booleans to great effect to achieve details that are normally exceedingly difficult to …
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sacboi

Mesh invisible/transparent?

[{"insert":"Hi\nI've just downloaded this model (can you guess who it is based on the silhouette? "},{"insert":{"emoji":{"emojiChar":"😁"}}},{"insert":") and was happy to learn there's a pre-made scen…
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DustyShinigami

Sketchbook: Fei Yang

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FeiYangPa

Transform Your Creative Workflow with VoxCraft - A 3D AIGC Tool for Design Professionals!

Hello Creative Minds!Are you looking for a tool that revolutionizes the way you work? We're excited to introduce the latest version of VoxCraft-a cutting-edge 3D AIGC tool designed to drastically enh…
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Rima

[Feedback Needed] Skateboards - Game ready 3D Models

Game ready models of Skateboards I made originally for a cyberpunk environment before updating the models and textures to work standalone.Inspired by playing a lot of Tony Hawks Pro Skater 1+2. Multi…
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DanielHiggins

[MUSIC] Prof and Fresh Music - Composer/Sound-Designer

Hi!My name is Radmir.I am a professional musician - composer, sound-designer, sound engineer. I play string, keyboard, percussion instruments. I 've been doing music for over 10 years.I carry out a f…
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radmirkamalov

Unleashing Runa Wildfire: A Stunning 3D Character Design Ready to Amaze!

🔥 Introducing Runa Wildfire, a mesmerizing 3D character brought to life through innovative design and precision 3D printing! Inspired by tales of mythical heroes, Runa embodies strength, grace, and u…
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Jugglers_Studio

Anubis and magicians W.I.P.

Hello Magicians [IMG]http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/9345/soldierh.jpg[/IMG] & wires [IMG]http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/3060/wires.jpg[/IMG] Anubis Base [IMG]http://img75.imageshack.us/i…
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almighty_gir

Swordland

Haven't made a thread in a long time but felt like I could use more eyes on my work to get feedback and help learn some new software. Currently learning Blender and World machine to take on larger sc…
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Gannon

UE5 Third-Person Aventure Project in Need of a Talented Character Artist

Hi, I'm David Choi, and I am working on a UE5 third-person adventure game and we are currently working on a white box vertical slice. We are in need of a talented character artist that can take our d…
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3davidchoi

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

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

(Full-Time) Senior 3D Environment Art Manager ( Pittsburgh, PA )

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

3dsmax DataChannel Render/Bake to Texture

Hello,I have a question about rendering the data channel to a texture. From my understanding the data channel can output this colors either to vertex colors or to a map channel,but whenever I tr…
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Noren

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