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Re: Squaresoft Town
I'm very happy that this project has received a good deal of praise. I really want to take this look further now with another project. EDIT: Ged: I used a LOT of strip textures for this project (sheets with thin strips that can tile). Only a few props use unique texture sheets. Famouz: I have always been inspired by… -
Re: Dirty Tex
Hey Mike :) Yeah, I will definitely be editing his mesh on his back because a 6-sided pole with two 5-sided polies is pretty bad topology. Shame on me for not seeing it earlier :p After fixing his mesh I am going to do some work on the gun because I was having issues baking normal maps. Cylindrical shapes and normal maps… -
Re: Visiting a game studio?
Dose anyone know any studios at all that allow the public in there building unless its a special event? Because I cant think of any. I doubt most studios would even let other industry professionals just come into the studio because they wanted to check it out or meet other artists there let alone someone trying to get a… -
Re: StarCraft Siege Tank WIP
Play starcraft much KDR? The tank is supposed to be overly gianormous. But I do agree that the wheels need to be connected to the main body, or else the thing just wouldn't go... EDIT: Though on a quick search I just did I found this concept: From Blizzard's Starcraft Ghost screenshots section. It seems that the wheels… -
Re: Employment without experience
Hey man, Like you said I think the decision rides a lot on your portfolio. Also, it helps a lot if your portfolio is includes the style work they will be doing. For instance, Blizzard probably wont hire you if all your work looks strait out of Uncharted 2. Some companies will hire someone with no experience, if you fit… -
Re: Hello. Which is preferred? A Specialist or a Generalist?
Thanks for the replies. I've been meaning to get back to this thread but I wanted to do it when more time was available. Yeah it should probably go without saying that smaller companies can't afford specialists. I was just curious because it seems that, even companies as big as Blizzard, only seem to love generalists. I… -
Re: Videogames and Pirating
Absolutely. And its funny, because everyone (including every freaking CEO) knows this, but the industry has been so slow to adopt this method. In addition to reducing the need for piracy, games need to provide incentives for legit sales. Lots of this is online connectivity, because when people connect, they are validated.… -
My Latest Character
Hey everyone! Here is one of my latest characters. I have inspired from many things and try those things in my art - I wanted to create a character Blizzardy, Rioty but also a little bit cartoony - . I hope you enjoy it! Any feedback will be appreciated thank you very much! -
[Royalty] The Maestros by Systence Games is Hiring Freelancers
Hey Polycount! Systence Games is looking for developers to help finish up The Maestros! We're a group of seasoned (Riot Games, ILM, Blizzard, Microsoft, Disney Interactive, Kabam, etc.) game developers who began development of this project while attending the University of Southern California. The Maestros… -
Re: How has your Life Changed in the Past Decade?
Here we go then: - Lived in Kyoto for a year - Graduated university with a degree in Japanese and THEN decided I wanted to work as a videogame artist (erk!) - Moved back in with my parents for a year and taught myself 3ds Max and Photoshop - Went travelling around SE Asia with my girlfriend (now wife) - Managed to get a…
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