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Re: How is it viewed over all? (downloading mesh and mixing it with yours to create something new?
I know that many sculptors use base mesh and then change it and not always create everything from scratch. Example. I am trying to sculpt based on Wei Wang Conecpt 2d picture. (have only front view image). And this is what i have atm (that is created by me looking at ref image and trying to sculpt based on image). And then… -
Re: Need specific advice on getting into the industry
Hi Yamsha, I think Kaktuzlime summed it up pretty great. One thought about doing portfolio work to get an indie job. I worked as a 3d artist doing hand painted stuff for the first 3 years of my career (I too wanted to become a concept artist doing sci fi stuff). It was pretty fun and working at small studios gave me a… -
Re: Education vs Work - Ever gone back to school?
There's some really good advice in this thread and its really interesting to see how many people are in the same mindset as myself. I've been in the industry for a bit over 2 years now and in that time I've learned so much, but I feel like I've peaked and am no longer learning anything new. Which is why I have been doing… -
Re: Portfolio/demo reel, Ivan Mitkowski, 3d modeler
thank you all for taking the time to write this, i really appreciate it. So yesterday i opened my UDK for the first time and watched a bunch of videos. Then i got actorX maya plugin working, at this point I agree with haikai about making an online gallary of still images- screenshots from the UDK... Basically i figure....… -
Re: Watchmen's Rorschach
Hi no update I'll keep them more spaced out now, I'll post updates when I get much further along. Just have a question that keeps coming up... Really 2 questions, but the 2nd might not be appropriate, I'm not sure. I'll be going to Uni next year and I need to select a major.. First off, what is this called? Game design?… -
Reuse of UV Mapping Space
Looking back at an old game I've modded, which does not have normal maps for its 3D models, I noticed some techniques for increasing texture resolution/detail. 1. The reuse of UV space, where very similar portions of geometry would have their UV islands ontop of eachother. 2. On symmetrical models, a center portion of a UV… -
3D Game Character/Environmental Artist Openings in Reno, NV
We are looking for highly skilled artists to fill the following positions in Reno, NV. These are in-house positions. Looking forward to hearing from you! 3D Game Character Artist Qualified 3D Character Artists will work with the team Art Director to develop striking characters for next-gen platforms. Requirements: · 3D… -
Dragon character model WIP [need feedback!]
I saw "The Hobbit: The desolation of Smaug" this Christmas and had to make a dragon! Its my first organic model, so its new territory for me! I have tried hard to keep the topography sound, and I'd appreciate any guidance to get it nice and clean! He was made in 3DS Max from a plain box, and I used a super simple hand… -
Vrykul house - World of Warcraft inspired hand-paint environment
good day, guys ! I want to show you process of creation this vrykul house: It was on concept from Ishmael Hoover : I really like viking style and wanted to create something like this in my portfolio. First i started from simple low poly. Then was long work of optimisation and finding good forms. I always create mini task… -
E-Book - Your Heart is calling (art, career & life advice)
Hey guys, I just wanted to mention that i published my first e-book today and hope i can help people with it. 📚 E-Book available here: https://gumroad.com/l/edaqi This book is all about art and how to deal with it in our daily life. As an artist by myself, i know all the struggles about having a hard time to find a job,…
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