No, there's nothing wrong with trying to gather information. But asking how many hours other students put in to determine how many you should put in yourself is not the right way to determine how much work to do. If the average answer was 2 hours, then what, OP would only work 2 hours a day? My point is that everyone has a…
The general rule of thumb is that your portfolio is only as strong as your worst piece. With that in mind, I use this site mainly to see what the bar is set to; Try finding the most visually stunning piece in on the forums that matches your style. Your worst piece should be 10 times better than that. Using that mentality,…
It's looking good. Why do you have so many edge loops on all of the cylinders but have barely any on the parts that go over the medic's shoulders though? The smaller cylinder shapes especially don't need that many edge loops. Also, are those extra loops on the underside of the shoulder pieces? I don't think those are…
Many art schools require students to do an exercise called a Master study or Master copy, where you literally try and copy a piece as accurately as you can, so that you can learn how the best of the best created something. It's not an inherently creative exercise, but it has value in that you will learn a lot from trying…
If you want to do Concept Art go to a school that teaches illustration or Fine Arts in a really hardcore way. Gnomon professors at least the dvds I have seen, are really good. Buy some it's cheaper. Concept art is really freaking competitive and going to a school that isn't going to push you and show you proper techniques…
I think half the folks here are "looking for a placement." If you're very, very good, you should have no problem finding a job as soon as you finish school. Some guidelines for job hunting ... Aim high, but be willing to consider studios that are not producing your favorite title, or even AAA titles. Get your work to the…
Practice practice practice. But not only that, what you really have to do is, AIM HIGH. If you want a job in a particular field, find out what the professionals can and are doing, then make it your goal to become as good or better than them. Forum junkies like most of the guys around here get a better view of that than…
1. Yes, it gave me a broad idea of many subjects and allowed me to prepare for further education. There are problems, but as far as such things go I think it is quite good. 2. Haven't had to use it much, but where I have it's been quite good. 3. I haven't run into problem with the laws, so I'm pretty much fine with them.…
hehe nja mss een oproepactie doen :p well i am planning on expanding it and pressure sensitivity will probably be included this summer, maybe even networking so you can do some kind of opencanvas like painting but without having to go to hamachi or something simular to setup a connection. I had to present this today for my…
[ QUOTE ] hey lookin good! Im very confused by something though, I was always told at school that anything more than 4 sides to a polygon was a no no. [/ QUOTE ] I really wish schools would take the time to explain why, instead of just packing hard and fast rules in a cannon and firing them off at students. Most engines…