that's similar to my desktop PC and it doesn't have issues displaying complex content that we receive from EA, Ubi and other clients. Since you're a student it's extremely unlikely that your scenes will reach the complexity you'll encounter at high end commercial projects anyway. And if you do, then it's a sure sign to…
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Alright, a few things. You're individual assets are fantastic and work really well but your lighting, inconsistent AO, and lack of wall variation (trim, color, etc...) are what I think need the most work. Here are a few suggestions: * Your Screen Spaced AO on the corners of the walls are very dark but I'm not seeing much…
John I know what you are saying about the hassle and the 3d stuff. I find when I do a 3d mock up I just get distracted, I mean I'm already modeling why not just finish the piece instead. :D That usually results in frustration, it just kills the quick creative vibe I had going. I find zbrush is nice to mess around with…
Added incentive for completing this contest would be to a shot at a wacom of my own that I could concept on like all of the amazing concept work I've seen here so far in this competition. I figure simple paper and graphite will do the job for now. As an artist still finding my style in VFX, I want to make sure I finish…
I think it would surprise you the amount of do nothing jobs out there, a great one to have is lone worker night security, literally all you need to do is show up and stay up all night punching in a code each hour and keep a eye on the premises, back when I was doing that my drawing hugely improved, took a laptop in and a…
Ive taught 3DCG for about 8 years part time to students between the ages of 17 to 21. I really dont think any of the software mentioned in this thread would be problematic for someone starting out. I tried Modo for a while and was very impressed with it, these days it even has animation tools which is really something…
Hey guys! thanks a lot for the comments and encouragement, i store it all up in my "resevior of love" and save it for those times that MAX makes me want to put my wacom pen in my eyesocket. Some good suggestions, getting me to focus in the right direction. TGZ, Spacey: Yeah i can see what you mean. I did intend to keep the…
hey alec I can see your just getting started with game art and concept art and noticed your post about the wacom bamboo fun in muzzs thread. It isnt very easy getting used to a graphics tablet if you have never had one before. Some recommendations I have for beginners on a graphics tablet 1. drawing on it wont feel like…
i think bodypaint is by far the best 3d paint solution.. and i like the brushes MORE than photoshop and haved customised quite a few .... i dont even really use photoshop anymore, except for minor touch ups.. i cant even remember the last texture i painted in it.. @eric: i think all your prayers have been answered in…