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I'm an 3D Real-Time Environment Artist looking for first 3D job. Portfolio & Resume Tips and Advice?

I'm a real-time 3D environment game artist. I'm looking to get my first job (entry/associate) in 3D. I want to work for the gaming industry. You can read more about my story in this thread from a few…
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chien

Need Help and Advice on My Work

Hi, I'll make this short:I've gotten into 3d for almost a year now and I've got some questions_How's my work? Am I ready for a job or serious freelancing gigs?_How can I improve?_Is 3d market over sa…
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GlitterWhisp

Neo-Tokyo Environment [WIP] [Advice]

Hello Everyone, I joined Artstation's Neo-Tokyo Environment Production Challenge, and I need some help. They recommended you pick a concept from the concept portion of the contest and follow that, ma…
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Alexios22

How do I create character textures like this?

How would I got about texturing low poly models like this?: Everything in one diffuse map, so no PBR workflow.Can someone give a list of topics/concepts/techniques I need to learn in order to cr…
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Fabi_G

[haven't thought of a name] 3D Environment Art

I've been working on this for a little while in unreal engine 5 then moved to 5.2. I'm trying to create a winning junior environment or at mid level, though i don't know everything which is why I wis…
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UndeadCrewman

Samurai Manor (WIP) [Blender] Advice and Tips Very Welcome.

[{"type":"p","children":[{"text":"Well, I'm probably getting in over my head again, but 60% of motivation is enjoying what your doing, and this topic really interests me. I'm attempting a relatively …
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Samael_12

can i get critic and advise on a character head

[{"type":"p","children":[{"text":"im making this character head, inspired by ultron and the ink demon from bendy and the dark revival, i wanted his mouth to close, but it would look wierd so i always…
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zetheros

[WIP] Pokeball (Blender)

[{"type":"p","children":[{"text":"After my first post I got a bit of advice to focus on smaller scale stuff before I try to go for a full scene, so I thought I'd start with something near to my heart…
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Samael_12

Need advice on online studying while working full time.

[{"insert":"Hey guys I need some advice from you guys.\nSo I'm working as a full time 3D Artist in games here in Pakistan and I have got this opportunity to study 3D Environment art course online (th…
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Frankythebeast

Portfolio & CV review for an aspiring environment artist

[{"insert":"Hi guys ! Hope you're all doing great and having the time of your life ! \nI'm humbly posting here hoping for you people from far and wide to take a couple of minutes of your precious tim…
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Bhasara

Advice about switching from a big company to a new company in a senior role

[{"insert":"Hello everyone,\nI wanted to ask for some advice from those of you in lead roles or art direction roles about an opportunity that I have recently been fortunate to have access to.\nI'm cu…
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Larry

Looking for Illustration advice and feedback

[{"insert":"Hi! Hope everyone is doing well! \n\nI’ve been trying out this “traditional sketch” style and I wanted to know what you think, if you like it and if you think it’s commercially viable for…
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vboubee

can you share a file which contains assets from external sources ?

[{"insert":"So I'm thinking of delivering a UE compiled exe file to clients in future in which people can walk around in interior\/exterior of a House but I wonder if I can share the exe file if I've…
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EarthQuake

Worried about my portfolio

[{"insert":"Hey all! So I've been applying to entry level 3D generalist and character artist positions but I haven't had much luck, I have had some work however that was a while ago, and recently I h…
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Invisibeetle

Where is UI/UX designed in games?

I wanted to ask about the softwares that are used for UI and UX design in games.I checked the wiki but I couldn't understand it or didn't find the answer I was looking for.Are game designed in tradit…
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poopipe

How long to get really good at 3d sculpting

I'm really enjoying 3d sculpting, I feel like it's something I can see myself doing for a long time and maybe even turn it into a career. I'm teaching myself trying to do an hour a day. How long do y…
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Ruz

Student, looking for a professional concept artist to answer three short questions for an assignment

Hello, I’m a student in Australia, currently doing a Diploma in Game Art, and I’m looking for a professional concept artist to answer some questions for an assignment. They are short and sweet, and…
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Kane_C

[WIP] Medieval cart (Blender)

Well. another newbie on the Polycount =)I'm new to 3D (using Blender) and came here to get some help.I have tried to make a medieval cart in Ashen game style (mid poly I think). Here are some screens…
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GoodNatured

Wood Advice

Does anyone have any advice when making wood in Substance Painter/Designer? I struggle to find the right nodes/layers to use to get the look I want. Ho would you guys approach something like this?Thi…
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gnoop

How can I stay motivated?

I've been modelling for around 6 months and all I can make is things like           And often I go look at other people's work and I see things likeA…
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PixelMasher

Texturing advice needed

Hi guys and gals! Are there some tutorials for texturing, that's show why, how, and where do you need place materials and surface imperfections?Not technical stuff, but some good art theory.Really st…
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wmyy8

Scholarship Interview Advice

Hello everyone! I've recently been invited to an interview for a BAFTA games art scholarship. I'm a first-year at the University of Hertfordshire studying 3D Games Art and Design, and would really ap…
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Eric Chadwick

Seeking Modeling Advice

Hi!I'm brand new to the 3D modeling field. I feel I've got a pretty decent grasp of the basics but my skill level could be considered Pre School at best. Everyone starts out as a beginner, right?I'm …
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Eric Chadwick

Art Test Building Texture

Hi Ladies and Gents,I applied to a company, they liked my portfolio and gave me an art test. Im about a week into the test now and Im at a critical stage that will affect the quality of my submission…
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Sloth_42

My 3D Environment Artist Portfolio is Finished. Feedback?

I have just finished building my portfolio website, updated my ArtStation profile, and resume. I am ready to work in the gaming industry as a 3D environment artist. I would like feedback on my port…
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Oblivion2500

Portfolio Critique

Hi all :)I'm a current second year Game Art student, I'm applying for game industry internships at the moment and would greatly appreciate any feedback and critique anyone would mind giving of my por…
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PolyHertz

Pre-Industry Artist (help!)

Hey guys. If you would be so kind, I need some advice. So recently after doing some self-search, I figure that I want to be working in the game industry. I'm totally new to this thing, I don't know m…
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Eric Chadwick

Any tips for beginners?

Hi, I'm Barbra'ella and I'm a student from Los Angeles Film School. I'm completely new to 3d art. Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated!
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BellBlueEll

Backyard Slice Project

Hi everyone :)I'm currently working on a university project and I'm having some trouble with deciding on an appealing composition.Excuse the rough lighting and lack of textures, I just had to get my …
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SopheeJay

UK Game Industry Student Placements

Hi everyone :)I'm in my second year of studying Game Art at university and I have the opportunity to do a placement year in industry.Unfortunately I've had no luck after a month of checking job sites…
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SopheeJay

Best software to be using for presentation in portfolio?

I'm currently looking for 3D character artist jobs and I'm not getting much reception from anywhere at the moment, which I'm aware is to do with a range of things I need to improve on. However, my qu…
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Ashervisalis

A little advice for an issue I'm having with shapes in my model :(

Hi! I'm currently working on a sculpt and I'm struggling with a bit of a geometry issue, may also be to do with the subdivisions.Essentially, these cavities have some jaggedy geometry when they're in…
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Bobby_the_Goblin

Have an art test coming up in a few days for Gameloft. Any advice?

I recently applied for a concept artist position at Gameloft in Vietnam and did the interview just the other day. As expected I was asked to do an art test for them which they would send on Monday mo…
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Maned_Wolf

Is anyone frustrated because of the quality of their work?

I am getting really frustrated and unmotivated because of the quality of what I make.Everything i make is bad, i have never made anything that i think looks good or satisfied with. And i mean absolut…
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lefix

Advice portfolio game character artist

Hello everyone,My name is Stefan, an 3D character artist from the Netherlands trying to break in the game industrie. I am deciding what to show on my portfolio but i find it difficult to choose …
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Poly_ink

I currently make 2.5$/hr as a non artist, can i make more with my art?

So im currently making  2.5$/hr as a non artist and in a few years it will go up to 6$/hr. So I'm  not very hopeful about my future career. For the past 6 years  i have been makin…
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Lucaus

Hello, I'm new to sharing my works, help

Hi, I have been working with Blender for a while, but I've never posted anything so I don't know where to start. I hope this is the right place to ask.I guess I'm generalist, I have a lot of abstra…
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Eric Chadwick

Can't land a job after graduating from college. Advice appreciated.

Hello. My name is Justin McCollum. As a hard-working, devoted graduate from Indian River State College with a Bachelor's degree in 3D Modeling, Gaming & Animation, I intended to use my  skil…
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sacboi

Realistic Mega-Garchomp

Im a junior 3D character/creature artist and for a project I am creating Mega-Garchomp from Pokemon but within our real life world. I am trying to stick to the design but also make it look more reali…
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Anura_Interceptor

[Advice Needed] Having trouble modelling low-poly organic form (humans/creatures) in 3DS Max...

(Wasn't sure if this was the right forum category, please let me know if I need to move it!)Last year I started my first year doing Game Art at university. We primarily create 3D models using 3DS Max…
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Roxirin

Need quality advice whether to Study further or get in to the industry?

Hello everyone, my name is Manav, I am 19 and currently I am studying game designing from an institute in India (Mumbai), its an Unity Certified Course and its about to be over. I have completed my h…
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mashonoid

New student environment artist looking for advice

Hello, fellow creative minds. I am a student studying to do 3D environment design in videogames and fairly new here. Currently, I have 8 months left until I graduate and want to finally push for my s…
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Bedrock

I need advice on art test!

Hi! I have a chance to work in a really good video game studio. The problem is I don't know how to texture big buildings. They gave me this reference and order me to model this house. Textures must b…
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CrackRockSteady

Inquiry from an enthusiast (wanting to learn 3D modeling).

Hi Polycount, I came here from Reddit as a recommendation, English is not my fist language so bear with me please.I’m a 26 years old self thought designer (I studied software engineering in the unive…
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Alex_J

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