I think the most cost and time efficient thing to do is to make models as good as you can and as often as you can bear, and gather as much feedback as you can (for free) from communities like this. Experienced professionals will give you in depth critiques for free! Some of those schools might give you a big leg up on…
The paint on the blade is my main issue with this. It looks low res compared to the fabric beneath the knife and to the leather holster. Also, random scratches and uniform edge wear looks procedural. The metal protection thing on the handle is too pristine, apart from some very thick oil marks. You could add some grime and…
Hello, this is my first post on Polycount. Im out of my bubble wrap now! I am working on a locust character from Gears of War for an assignment I have at university. I have made a few alterations to the character so I can show knowledge of anatomy - in particular muscles. This is my first go at body modelling so I am in…
Hello there, I am currently in my final year of uni and I'm about to write my dissertation (BA). I'm currently struggling with my idea as i don't think it is strong enough and would like to ask you for a little help if you have already undergone it. My FMP (Final Major Project) is split into two sections, the practical and…
Hi guys! I'm really excited about this competition! Seeing everyone else's progress has been great. I'm not sure I'll be able to finish in time but wanted to share anyway. I'd like to create a throne room that is located on the bottom of a large dropship; the landing gear/legs act as pillars and form the nave and aisles.…
Hi guys, I am a final year games art student at Teesside University in the UK. I am currently working on a module in which i have to write a short essay. For this essay I am hoping you can help me understand the effect Environmental storytelling has on players and how important it is in creating a memorable experience.…
You can start exactly like you started now, just bear in mind that it have zero real world usage. Best way to do it, is to paint out pieces and scale image near character to get an idea of scale. Or add character to your image, whichever you prefer, I personally scale image plan near character in 3d app. After that is just…
Have a girlfriend and been with her for more than two years. Still having fun together and she really likes what I am doing. She really likes designing, decorating stuff - interiors, bracelets, earrings etc. Infact she asked me to teach her max. It can't get better than that! :D And she is a gamer too. Loves and I mean…
Spent a year in FZD and these are the progress I've made, comparison photo at the end. C&C welcomed ! please let me know what you think! I have more works posted on my artstation as well, if you're interested, here it is ! https://www.artstation.com/theartofjz
This i hear happens monthly: https://polycount.com/discussion/238326/the-bi-monthly-environment-art-challenge-march-april-101#latest so i suppose you could go backwards and on your own time do some of the stuff that interests you, no matter how small and eventually make a scene of all of it, perhaps? Practice makes…