Hi Guys, I know there are far too many threads like this in GD, but I thought getting the most up-to-date info might overcome the inconvenience of a new thread. So I've had my current PC for about three years now, and I'm currently looking into getting an upgrade of some sorts. I heard some friends of mine talk about the…
a hotel here in Dallas has taken in 30 families and the future wife and are donating bags of clothing to them tonite if anyone is interested, they are actually doing a free garage sale at the hotel for the residents of LA and MS, everything is free for them, they are just asking for donations. here is the info for anyone…
Oh and also I just remembered, these two training DVDs by the Blender Foundation is a great way for absolute beginners to start out with Blender. http://www.blender3d.org/e-shop/product_info_n.php?products_id=134 http://www.blender3d.org/e-shop/product_info_n.php?products_id=133 Believe it or not but they are actually…
Re-using 3-4 props does not make your scene modular. This is modular http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t2OvBekp7JQ/T4rhBBQC30I/AAAAAAAAAjI/0_pranG3Gsw/s1600/GOW3_mesh06_KevinJohnstone.jpg You really need some reference and stick to it. Your scene composition, lighting, and under developed skills are all over the place. Find an…
Hi Polycount :) I'm thinking about software and stoof for my handpainted personal project, and a couple of/a million questions came to mind... What is good software for baking normals? I've always done it in Max, and it's seemed fine to me, so why do people choose other software? Also, I'm leaning towards 3D Coat for…
So I stumbled across this website yesterday and thought I'd share it with yall I see some interesting things: weapons made by community members here [and from other modeling forums as well....] As well as stuff by games like Mass Effect, Crysis, and UT3 China Lake pumper…
[ QUOTE ] I've never understood the appeal of buying a pre-built desktop system myself. I guess it's because I'm a frugal person, but I'd rather keep that 20-30% premium for myself, or reinvest it in faster hardware. [/ QUOTE ] I 2nd that. As for dell buying Alienware, it could go either way its too early to tell. Every…
Arma's modding tools are terrible, and I doubt it'll change anytime soon. Re, FBX, O2 can finally import FBX files, but it's under the export menu... Harry on polycount is one of the few guys here that i know of thats gotten models in: Simple material guide http://harrysite.net/talk/showthread.php?tid=330 Material…