Hi! I thought to make this thread to discuss what to include in a portfolio presentation and how much is needed to start applying to job opportunities. I've noticed a lot of variation in portfolio content and presentation and have collected a few examples of artist portfolios at various levels. To start here is my…
CV and portfolio are 2 different things. CV, or Curriculum Vitae..is basically like a resume. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curriculum_vitae and a portfolio is...yeah...a portfolio.
I think this is the way most reviews are expected to be. I'm going to be as comprehensive as possible in breakdowns and processes. I'm trying not to rely on first impressions to sell the portfolio, regardless I'd prefer working with artists that do go into details.
Honestly if this is for a portfolio piece just go as high as your PC can handle. Quality is king for portfolio pieces and you can always shrink the texture down if you find it unreasonable.