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I cannot draw but I can 3D model, how can I succeed in becoming a good 3D sci-fi designer?
This is a question I have been battling for five years. even though i am not yet as good as I want to be in both 2D and 3D art especially 2D art. I am still able to progress adecuately. In this tutorial I will like you to go through this amazing adventure as how I found a way of using my crappy 2D sketch along side my 3D… -
Ditching Geometry Caches for Maya-to-Unreal Lattice Rigs
Wanted to drop a quick pipeline piece we did solving a data-bloat problem. We needed a reusable, highly deformed eye rig setup for a stylized project, but relying on geometry caching to bake out the lattice deformations was killing our data foot print. We’ve shared a quick, high-level teaser of the rig over on LinkedIn if… -
Re: Feedback appreciated! Rocky Ground Material v1 (Phonescan Method)
I completely understand. That's actually how I began testing, but after bad results I reverted back to a more human, traditional approach (gladly), and so I only used Generative Fill tool in Photoshop for small areas here and there. Less than 5% of the art was made using AI. I just made updates to the post so you can check… -
Layoff update
Hi Polycount! :) It’s been a while. So a while back I posted about being laid off from my last job as a Lead 3D Artist. I am sure I speak for many people here when I say that I really really dislike the job search. I interviewed at many of my “Dream” jobs/studios. But unfortunately I never had a chance to get past the… -
Should I practice with triangles if I want to work in games industry?
Hi, hope this is the right forum :smile: I'm kind of exploring everything in the 3D world. One thing I've noticed, is the difference between topology for game props and those high-res props. I really want to work with games, but also for other industries, where sub-d modelling is needed. My question is if I would aim for a… -
Maya Rigging Help: Ostrich Neck Controls Are Difficult to Pose
I'm a student trying to improve an ostrich rig that I'll be using in an upcoming creature animation course. The neck currently feels very difficult to pose and animate. In the attached screen recording, you can see the behavior I'm struggling with. The controls technically work, but getting clean neck poses requires… -
[PAID] Freelance 3D Artist - TrueBeam Radiotherapy System
Hi everyone, We’re looking for freelance 3D artists experienced in creating realistic 3D models. Task: Create a model of an advanced medical system for high-precision radiation therapy and radiosurgery, use the main reference for modeling: https://frtt.ru/upload/iblock/e09/vod5s09679750zjuvd7srh5yav9wotj1.png Completion… -
3D Scanner- What Editing Software should I focus on using?
Hello all, I was wondering what the best free software and file format to use for editing 3D scans for export to a 3d Printer. I have a Miraco Revopoint Scanner and I have Autodesk Fusion, Meshmixer, and Blender. But I would like to focus my learning curve on one software because learning all of them at the same time is… -
I still have jagged edges on my normal map even though I have tried everything. What am I missing?
Hello everyone. I didnt want to open up another normal map thread, but I'm out of options. Here's the problem: Here's the normal map: Meshes: Things I have tried: -Straightening up UVs-Adding anti-aliasing-Dilation (From what I have understood, SP has infinite padding automatically (In baking options, I have my dilation… -
Re: Beginner 3D Artist Looking for Project Collaboration
hello, if yo are still up for this, you can join our team, we are working on an indie game, we would be honored.
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