Kovac: like I said, I'd put Brick higher if it weren't for the #1 and #2 spots. A very cool little film. Lupus: it's a shame that they seemed to have dumped the Night Watch release in the US with rather less pomp than they seemed to be gearing up for. It's kind of ponderous and very Russian (both good and bad), but I…
Lovin the Oscars. I hope they don't get canned because of the strike. I'd love to call em based on the movies I liked, but thats never what an oscar pool is about! I'll comment on my choices too. These are my favourite categories (and the ones worth the most points in my oscar pool!) My Pics Best Picture - Attonement (They…
never underestimate the importance of a good contract. Always have a written contract with very specific terms. The Graphics Artist Guild (GAG) publish a book yearly that has a ton of good advice and sample contracts, though be wary they are a bit greedy (so don't go getting your hopes up when they suggest you be making…
I'll echo Bagel and point out scale, composition and level of detail as the main aspects blunting your work. You're pretty good, but these aspects—key in environment art—need further attention here. Buckle up because this post turned out long! Scale, composition, level of detail Their importance lies not only in making the…
Currently I am working through Domestika's "Concept Art for Video Games" course by Nacho Yagüe Feel free to check out the preview video https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/239-concept-art-for-video-games I have to say it is a little bit awkward as I do not speak Spanish so I am having to read subtitles which are a bit…
...I don't see why anyone 'wouldn't' get a contract. Seriously. Get it in writing people. period. There is no 'emotional' tie ins or people being dicks for getting a contract signed when it comes to 'professional' work. Heck i know people who get you to fill out information for a 50$ art commission, it's just protecting…
I've done similar to what I think you are going at, so take a breath. Grid in Maya is hard to set up or use, using power of 2 measurements helps ensure modular fitting (some form of numbering which is divisible by the base which would be the smallest 'unit' you have, for instance the smallest being 16 units, therefore…
Scott: I'm not quite sure what a conundrum is, but it must be important. I see what you mean, though. There really is nothing special about this character, and she might as well fade away into oblivion. I think I should take some time to research what has and hasn't been done, find what people are looking for (reasonable…
Hi Goodchic... I'm going to agree with Brad again. You absolutely must have high-res still images showing off your work, only a few places will ask for a demo reel. It's a nice thing to have but not necessary for 90% of game studios (film is different). That said, if you do show a demo reel you need to change quite a bit.…
okay - I actually had some ideas about this while I was at work today (bug fixing day so lots of opputunity to think) wall of text: Name: Princess Hadrienne. Age: 21 Bio: born the daughter of a subjugated king, Hadrienne grew up feeling that she was denied the life that she deserved as part of her birthright, she is bright…