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3d Art team with HUGE industry experience (10y+, 11 AAA games: Metro: Exodus, STALKER 2, Payday 2/3)

You know the drill. You chose an artist. You send the brief. You wait. You get the files. They maybe even look... okay.Then you open your engine. Nothing fits. Nothing works. Everythin…
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Serhii_HiMASTERS

Need help with weapon measurements clarification (Mossberg 590A1)

Hello. I'm not sure where to post it, since it's about real world weapon details, but it's related to modeling so I hope it's right place.Trying to model Mossberg 590A1, and while I was modeling doub…
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Lemenus

[WIP] Weapon Art - McMillan CS5 (Sniper)

The McMillan CS5 is a weapon I have been working on and off for while in my spare time and I wanted to start posting my progress so far.Blockout stage is completed for the whole gun.Midpoly versions …
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alexus_sanchez

How to solve this baking issue?

(My English is not very good)…When performing hard surface normal baking, this issue often arises: strange fine ridges appear along the low-poly topology. How to fix it？
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HAWK12HT

Sketchbook: Frank Polygon

I'll be using this sketchbook thread as a place to warehouse write-ups that wouldn't really fit anywhere else. Most of the content will cover concepts and fundamentals related to hard surface modelin…
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FrankPolygon

[WIP] RED V-Raptor camera, Plasticity practice

It's my first WIP post here, but not my first model in Plasticity. I bought it about two years ago and have used it occasionally for small tasks. However, the gaps between my uses were too long, so e…
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dur23

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

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

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

Mechanoid exo suit completed

Hey everyone, Just wrapped up this high-poly mechanoid sculpt — around 28 million tris and 462 bones. Main concept: The Mechanid Suit is an advanced fusion-tech combat system wielded by alien warri…
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jozin

Blender, hard surface and traction in the industry.

Hi everyone,Since last year, i've been jumping on and off between Blender and Zbrush to find my own voice in 3DCG. I've grasped both software's basics and I've been diving more and more into hard sur…
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poopipe

[WIP] Old Arched house Environment

Hello again! I've started another personal project to practice some more hard-surface after many previous projects focusing entirely on organic assets. This time I've been very inspired by …
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stefanWilliams_C

[WIP][SubD Topology][Maya] Best way to close rounded bottle/test-tube end?

Hi! I’m new to modeling and practicing SubD in Maya. I’m working on a bottle-like piece and I’ve reached the rounded end (think test-tube bottom). I’m not sure what the best way is to close this shap…
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mpedd

[Finished Work] Another sci-fi corridor

Just posting some work that I finally completed earlier this year. It sat for many years as a blockout on my hard drive. Due to some down time, I was able to start working on it at the end of last ye…
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Minozito

Hard Surface Blog: Sci-Fi Processing Station

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mpuLse

Xenomite-X (The apex predator of WAR)

Hey everyone! I’ve just started blocking out my major project for uni. It’s still super early in the process, but I’d really appreciate any feedback or suggestions on the proportions, structure, or …
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akshattejas

[WIP] Character | Fan Art | Mech Rekka

My next project. I want to really go in on the intricate details like inner frame and cockpit so i pick this concept. Speed is also another factor I want to focus on. Concept Artist: https:…
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GIZ

Fan Art Striker Zero by Hyung Woo Kim - Finished

This is post of my next personal work, Striker Zero by Hyung Woo Kim Original concept: Current Progressthe humble beginning of primitives shapes. Feeling angular.
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victor_07858

DeathStranding2 Sniper Rifle-- Need your critique to Learn

This is Tranq Sniper Rifle from deathstranding2. Basically I got lots of fusion360 modeling experience but this is my first attempt of rendering with Blender to get a clean pic. I've tried my best bu…
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Łukasz

3D Weapons & Props Artist Looking For Work – Game-Ready Assets

Hey! I’m a 3D Weapons & Props Artist with 5+ years of experience creating game-ready assets for real-time engines like Unreal. I specialize in modeling, UV-unwrapping, PBR texturing, and optimiza…
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GGGL

Freelance 3D Artist (Open to Opportunities)

Hello EveryoneMy name is Tanay Mukherjee, and I’m a 3D Artist with over 4 years of hands-on experience in game development. I specialize in crafting production-ready vehicles, weapons, and environmen…
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Tanay

[Finished] Weapon Art - MP7A1

Simple renders for my current weapon art project used for feedback. It is the classic MP7 submachine gun (with additional attachments) seen in many games. I plan to get feedback on the texturing and …
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alexus_sanchez

3D Modeler Needed for Spacecraft (Short Film)

We're developing a short animated film and building it through community collaboration. The story follows Arthur, a determined pilot racing his rickety spacecraft through deep space in a high-speed …
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TheFreshest

[WIP] Tiger I

Havn't posted on Polycount in a long time, so forgive me if I commit any triangle related faux pas xD. I've recently started working on this Tiger I, and I wanted to spool up a thread to dump al…
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Sepha

Flakpanzer Ostwind WW2 Tank- Critique

Hello everyone,Took a couple years off off 3D, but im back, more motivated then ever. Anyways, here is my latest project, hope you guys like it, and share your honest mans opinion <3 
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axer

[WIP] NOKIA W3310 Handheld PC

Starting the new project. I need some classic hard surface modeling after the Church project  :) I am working on NOKIA W3310 Handheld PC, based on this cool concept https://www.ar…
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kosh3d

LOTUC C- 01

this is my latest 3d work, a Lotus motorcycle, the model taken as reference is the c-01.entirely done on Maya
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SHSB_Production

Mesh resolution

on a AAA game, how much of the details are modeled VS normal map? Like on the helmet and the armour.
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BlenderBob

Rework of old project - XJR9 Jaguar

Rework of old project, ive reworked the front, top, and engine cover. planning to fix the front rims aswell, reworked because of bad proportion on previous iteration.If you have the time pls visit th…
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PacificCrab

How would I unwrap and bake this car model?

I'm currently working on a car model and am at the stages of baking and doing the materials. However, I've run into an issue when baking the low and high poly models. The material is a bit distorted …
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Neox

3D Props and Weapons Artist Looking for work

3D Props & Weapons ArtistPortfolio: https://g-3l.artstation.com/Contact: DMs or gggl3d0@gmail.comHi! I'm a 3D Props and Weapons Artist with over 8 years of experience creating game-ready assets f…
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GGGL

Need car feedback, could you please help me?

Hello, this is my (not so recent) recent post here: https://polycount.com/discussion/234432/need-portfolio-feedback-could-you-please-help-me#latest In my next project in ArtStation, I'll be posting r…
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MystAnorak

[Game Art] Modular Kits related Issues

This is my modular wall piece. For the wall, I am going to use tileable texture, and for the wood panel below, I am going to use unique texture. As the corners are so sharp, I wanted to sculpt those …
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rafiii

Militaristic Spaceships

Low-poly spacecraft concepts optimized for mobile and RTS projects. PBR textures. Two ship classes are showcased.
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Eric Chadwick

[WIP] Le Mans 65 - Fictional race & original car designs

Today I'm presenting a project that took me a few months to complete. I created a completely fictitious race, a sort of parody of Le Mans 66, with cars that I designed myself. I did the entire p…
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saigonitpartner

Need Professional Miniatures / STLs Cutter for Complex Massive Miniatures

Hello there, we are looking for a professional STL/ Miniatures cutter who either has experience working with HIPs plastic manufacturing or knows the field well.We have very complex and very large min…
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bennysp

TOPOLOGY - Solving Triangles on Curved Surfaces in Sub-D?

I want to model this concept in Sub-D. However, I've encountered a problem that I can't solve topologically.Can someone help me understand how I can convert these triangles into quads without cau…
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*Sebastian

Sketchbook: Deadblackmeadows

Hi guys, first time posting here.I wanted to ask for some crit since i've recently started to "seriously" learn modeling (I came from an environment concept art background), and i want my carreer to …
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Deadblackmeadows99

Sci-fi Turret

Hello! Here are my first attempts at hardsurface modeling. Please let me know what you think and feel free to provide constructive criticism.https://www.artstation.com/artwork/YGOPgY
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2met7cen

[FIXED] Problems with baking high to low poly between marmoset 4 and substance painter

Hi, I’ve made an optimized model from a high one using the least ammount of triangles possible and using UDIMS. Before exporting it I’ve triangulated it and exported as a fbx The baking were mad…
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illumisanic

Requesting Critique | Popcorn Machine Prop

This popcorn machine is a prop I created to work on my hard surface modeling skills as part of my journey to become a better prop artist.Tools Used:Modeling: MayaTexturing: Substance Painter, Photosh…
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Noren

3D Weapons and Props Artist Looking for Work

Hello, I'm a 3d Weapons and Props artist with 10+ years of experience,  I’ve been crafting everything from futuristic weapons to detailed props for games and animations, I'm highly skilled …
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GGGL

Dieselpunk Hoverbike Work-In-Progress

Hi everyone,I’m currently working on a 3D modeling project for a dieselpunk hoverbike and would love to get your feedback. I’m a master's student at the University of Hertfordshire, and this project …
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akshattejas

Concept Artist / Illustrator Available [Creature Design/Hard Surface Design/Illustration]

Hey Polycount! I’m available for *paid* freelance work as a concept artist/illustrator and wanted to put myself out there. I’ve been freelancing for over 4 years and have worked on projects ranging …
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jordan_taylor

M60 Machine Gun for FPS Game

Hi everyone!I have modelled and textured a classic beast for GoodKill of Gamegine. GoodKill is a rail shooter FPS game that you are a U.S. Army helicopter door gunner in Vietnam War.About 1.5 ye…
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sacboi

[2D] Concept Artist Available for Project

Greetings,I am a 2d concept artist available for project.You can check my gallery at:https://www.behance.net/herupurwanda Thank you for viewing, please get in touch if you have any questions :)…
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eru17

3D Artists Needed for Episodic Action-Adventure project!

We are Data7, a small group of artists and game developers from around the world making the games we love to play, We are currently looking for 3D Artists to join our growing team! we are looki…
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ProjectNovus

Photoreal Unreal Engine car renders

Playing around with Unreal 5.3's path Tracer, love the quality, not liking the slow down in render tho.
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GaryTang

[WIP] The Fiat X1/9

Hi all!!!I have decided to model this Fiat X1/9 as a modeling practice. The idea behind it is to get better at hard surface modeling and at the same time have something nice to put in a showreel. I w…
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kanga

TP-7 Teenage Engineering [Hero Prop]

(https://teenage.engineering/products/tp-7)Just finished my current hero prop of TP-7 Teenage Engineering. Hope you like it.Tris: 119641 Material, 1 [4K] (5 Textures, PBR)
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goekbenjamin

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