Jessica and I talked about this but I said I'm going to post it to her thread for others to read: While you're reusing some geometry to build a complete asset, I challenge the idea that this is modular. What is modular about this is what I've already said, you're split the asset (the bridge) up in to individual elements…
Update and a question. I've been building my game model and smoothing out some of my edges on my high poly model. After running a few test transfers I've got some less-than desired results. The edges look great from the Maya map transfer but everything else doesn't seem to take as well. In xNormal the edge have seams, but…
Wow man my mind was just blown, my name is Saxon, I'm from Australia as well ! and I've been in the games industry for 2 and a half years. I did the Cerv IV in 3D animation and modelling at Enmore Design in Sydney. I'd recommend it if your looking for a fast tracked way of learning the basics and are an effective self…
I really like what you've got so far. Great progress! My critique would be on what I see in the third image. The fire extinguisher box seems relatively untouched in this very dirty world other than the paint being rubbed off. I think it would add a bit of story as well as visual interest if maybe the glass was broken and…
upper back problems are mandatory for computer-based professions. I climb a lot as well, which puts a lot of strain on the upper back, and have sports injuries with both rotator cuffs. For daily neck muscle happiness, I HIGHLY recommend getting one of these weird lookin' things -…
Not many painters or graphic artists pull out a french curve when trying to draw straight lines in perspective. We pull out the straight edge ruler. It's not just because it's easier, it's because perspective distortion gives a specific effect that makes you feel uneasy or thrown off. It's used more in images of horror or…
When you're behind someone who doesn't have a damn clue how to use the self-checkout... Machine: Please scan your first item, then place it in the bagging area. Guy: Scans and places it back into a cart. Then tries to scan his next item. Machine: I'm sorry, please place the previous item in the bagging area. Guy:…
Eric brings up a great point. If your self employed you also have to pay the employers part of of your taxes along with income tax. Employer tax isn't factored into a normal hourly salary when you work for a company. A good rule of thumb I read about (don't remember where) was take 30-35% out for taxes if your self…
The replies to both of your questions are ENTIRELY arbitrary and up to you. The length of an animation - what sort of animation is it? Are we talking walk cycles here? An animated short film? For the former, time yourself walking and divide that into strides, usually 2 strides in a walk cycle is enough, say it takes 1…
The environment looks very intriguing and I think it will be very entertaining to explore it all. Like a Myst game or something. I do hope they improve the human character art though. The big daddy looked awesome. The little sister looked okay, however everyone else looked like, said before, mannequins. I hope there are…