I need to perform actions on multiple objects at once, however maya does not allow some actions on multiple objects, so i must combine them first. This is a problem as i need to retain my objects order heieracy and name. is there a way i can restor the combined mesh to its uncombined state later?
Hello Tech artists, i like the process of unwrapping models and a long time have passed since ive done a serious UV mapping so im wondering about its current state : 1 - is it still used extensively in CG industry ? 2 - ive seen that automation has grown in CG in the form of smart materials and denoising algorithms, will…
Hey guys! I wanted to share this scene I created for the Advanced Term at Think Tank Training Centre. Is based on Al Capone's jail cell at Eastern State Penitentiary, nowadays is a historical museum and you can check the actual cell here https://goo.gl/maps/hqFRfRUsMwnrMX5g8 You can find more photos of the process on the…
The illegal immigrant/Cultural encystment issue may seem like a SW USA problem only. But it's not. I lived in a small semi-rural resort area in southern Wisconsin and it had problems with the hispanic community. Along with the workforce, they brought gang (or gang wannabe) activity to an otherwise white bread and cheese…
Hello everyone and thanks for all the previous comments and support! Just wanted to keep you updated about Cghub We are still working on the website, here are some notes on whats going on: 1) 3d models library increased to 920K+ assets so far B) (almost 1 million!) 2) The main issue we are currently facing is website SEO…
Aloha, fellow tube-surfers of the internet! Today, the team working on Venerance is sharing with you some of the work that they've been up to and we hope that you like what you're seeing so far. We really are just getting started on this and we are actively seeking to swell our ranks with folks looking to either push the…
Hello, Again ... what do you actually want to know ? Or rather, what are you trying to do that makes you think of asking this (somewhat odd) question ? There obviously isn't one single term to describe a given job, so no, you will not find some kind of lexicon that will say "a job posting for someone sculpting X kind of…
I have been using Google Analytics on my portfolio site for the last 6 weeks, during which time I have been applying to game companies and active on several game art forums. I've had almost 500 visitors, which is a pretty solid sample size, and I thought that posting some of these stats would give people a good idea of…
Some thoughts about learning, problem solving, and feedback. Answer this question honestly when it feels like you're falling behind on a project or stuck on a particular problem: how much are you learning and how much are you getting done? Each project has it's own unique challenges. Sometimes it takes more time to learn…
Thanks. I get whats required as a whole. But its efficiencies in dealing with the volume thats I'm finding tricky. Its an old engine and we'll need the usual colour, normal, spec, gloss so I'll be wanting to use substance for texturing them quickly and consistently. But that will require high res for baking each of 80…