Does indie companies are like software startups? I really want some day to start my own indie game company, when i get some proper experience. And i can't imagine how hard is to make a game that people will want and love to play. My only concern is funding. Software startups get funding from VC, usually it started by one…
I made a feature request on the official 3dsmax forum for improvements to the new smart chamfer modifier; Evenly distributed edges along the chamfer geometry and inset loops along the borders of the new chamfer geometry. /!\ Please vote for this improved smart bevel feature request on the official 3dsmax website here: /!\…
I will absolutely look into doing clear-coat when I try to optimize this down. Thanks for the replies! I am back with an update. I spent most of yesterday refactoring my previous result, with a refocus on pushing PBR and trusting it over curating a certain look. I also dug an old reflector out of the garage and studied it,…
Hello all Just like the title say "Why can't I start Blender?" I started after finishing the installation and it pop up an error saying "This application fail to stared becasue MSVCR71.dll was not found" it tell me to re-install and it might work which I did but it still show the same error so what did I do wrong can some…
Hey all! Is anyone planning to take part in Pwnisher’s new DRÆM SEQUENCE challenge? It kicks off Saturday 31st Jan at 5pm (2026). I’m probably being a bit delusional, but I think I’ll give it a go even though I have zero time. And I will try my best to get my students to take part. :) Here is the challenge page…
Hi everyone,For a long time I've always read articles about artists that start to learn since their 16 or 17 or even since their childhood if we talk about concept art for example but I can't remember article where someone start let say about in their 25 or so. I'm 22 - beginner in 3D modeling and it's sometimes…
So Ive come to realize Ive started running on water before i learned to crawl then walk and swim. I need some good advice on where to start building up my 2D skills. Heres my story: Waaaaaay back in middle school i use to be a very good artist but only with my favorite cartoons and my families pictures and i had to give…
Goal: Make a realistic 3d map that can be traversed with map/compass orienteering methods. Does not need to conform to a real world location necessarily. Problem: I can pull heightmaps from online and make terrain from that easy enough. But, then how to derive an accurate topographical from that? There might be some way I…
I currently work as a 3D artist for video games who wants to find footing on working as a 3d miniature sculptor but I'm not sure yet where to start. My first option is to enroll on an online course like Vertex School's miniature sculpting course (https://www.vertexschool.com/Sculpting-Miniatures-Bootcamp) but this one is a…
Hey guys! The two great heavyweights of space are back, so let's get together for some fun with a Star Trek vs Star Wars art competition :smiley: Get ready for... SCIFIATHLON 2016! We'll be judging art in several categories: Environments, Vehicles, Weapons, and Characters. Team entries are allowed and will be judged…