If you are going for realistic textures, definatly use them. I actually don't really know where this "don't use photo's" is coming from. It's just another tool in your arsenal to use, and a really good one if you use it well. just my 2 cents. Read this: http://oesterkilde.dk/racer445.html And have a look at polygoo's…
I'm probably the one guy who shouldn't say that, but: I think you've overdone with particles a bit. The blade fury effect looks pretty nice and simple but in my opinion the blade glow is not very well executed: a) the particle count for the ember sprites is way too high b) the spark effect is generally oversized (flying…
Gotten to the point where I'm just endlessly tweaking stuff to see what works, so I'm gonna call this one done before I go crazier. I'll pick it back up on a later date, but now I'm moving on to a new project with a more concrete goal in mind. Much obliged to everyone who put in their two cents on this one. If anyone's got…
^This^ A friend who knows nothing about computing devices asked me whether he should but Apple or Windows/Other. I told him to buy Apple, since everything he bought for it would just plug in and work. Personally I hate their draconian lock-down approach. I believe it promotes a 'dumb consumer' attitude in users. In the…
I would like a model where I pay for how much I play. Kind of like a cell phone's 10-cents-a-minute plan (I use this IRL). I would like a $0.75-1 a day plan. This works for them because if someone were to play every day of the month, they'd be paying way more. They would have to play 15-20 days a month to equate to the…
The new element, which I think is a bundle of wires, in the upper left isn't reading well for me. It's a bit amorphous and vaguely biological to my eye. Almost like a biomechanical tube or eggsac or something - I'm guessing that's not what it is. I think it might have to do with the fog in the scene and the spec of the…
Sweet stuff indeed, no crits from me really. Love your zbrushing! :D Though I would like to see some style exploration on the 2D stuff. Right now your colors are very effect-full so to speak, lots of contrast n stuff. I'd like to see you do something more classic looking without any blending modes or anything, perhaps copy…
If you intend to work at companies after graduation and not do freelance work alone, I strongly suggest going for the internship. You will get very valuable experience, not only artistic, but also what "serious" job life is about. I believe because this company makes AAA game trailers, that they are very well structured…
Hello allendhernsil. Looks like you are going in the right direction. I think some of the edges, especially on the front synthetic part of the gun, needs to be more refined. They need to be rounded out so you can't see those harsh shape changes. Also, the texture could use some more work. You have scratches on the model,…
I agree with Licky. It could use just a subtle gradient along the sides. Nothing too distracting. But the over all set up of the site looks good to me. Also I would actually suggest not adding those 2D sketches and paintings to the portfolio. I know employers like to see that kind of stuff, but I think your 3D work is much…