GPU vs CPU, simplified: GPU, drawing the particles. Why do you need to care? Because particles can make the engine draw the same pixel a lot of times. One for each layer of overdraw (overlapping sprites). The more expensive the shader you put on the sprite, the more expensive each pixel gets to draw. CPU, simulating the…
Thanks for the advise! I went back to the drawing board and decided that a black AWP is quite unoriginal and decided to scrap the previous idea. Although i'm still drawing some inspiration from Tron, i've decided to also draw some inspiration for the old 1980's grid patterns i found while looking for references. Decided to…
Tnx for the answer :) You are so far ahead of me in sculpting that I thought you were a professional artist ^^ I am not that good at drawing,but I do draw here and there random stuff. I hate it that I am so interested in character modeling,sculpting yet it's the hardest part for me. I can actually model characters in 3ds…
I am an artist that has been trying to work on his craft. I have a LOT of art books on my shelf over various subjects. I see all of your fantastic pieces of work and would LOVE to attain this level of artistry. I feel if I am not working on something practical that it is not worth working on. So for example, if I am…
I'm really new to Substance so idk what's the first thing I have to do with exporting it to be compatible with a mia material x. Any and all help is appreciated. I hate asking for help like this like I need someone to hold my hand but I am at my wits end and i need more clear step by step instructions. I tried using a MILA…
Arc Productions, a Canadian based CG animation and visual effects facility located in downtown Toronto is looking for Storyboard Artists to join our team. With over 250 artists and technical directors and the most up to date resources available, we bring the vision to both major Hollywood studios and independent producers…
Hey there everyone, I will try as hard as I can not to make this a 'Polycount is not your blog thread' but I'm just looking for some opinions from various perspectives, people in employment, people in school etc. I'm at a point in my learning where I feel I want to move towards kind of specialising in either environment…
Firaxis is hiring! Firaxis Games is looking for an exceptionally skilled Senior Concept Artist for our latest Sid Meier’s project in our Baltimore studio. As the Senior Concept Artist, you will be working closely with the Project Art Director, Designer, and art team to create high quality assets that help define the look…
Im a second year game student at Warwickshire college and i have recently in devoured into creating a character from concept to final finished piece, i have used a mix of traditional art with digital art. The digital art done is my first attempt at; the digital art in hindsight isn't the best and i have decided to invest…
Hi everyone. I am starting this digital sketchbook to keep a record of my progress as I am making small steps towards a career in environment concept art for games. Critiques are most welcome in any shape or form, I do not get offended even if you skip the polite lingo. If it helps me improve, let it come! A little bit…