On my case i am trying to create a 3d model based on reference images i found on internet and later import the model to Houdini where i wanted to build effect on that model. Animating it (rigging) in this case is not mandatory, Main goal is to create Ogre face sculpt, add a bit skin hair and texture it and then export…
This sums up the bit I am uncomfortable with : PeterK : What happens when I create a character, put a render of it on my website, and don't pay $30/$50 bucks to register it, then EA steals the exact design and makes a multi-million dollar game with my character as the main guy? Vito: That's copyright infringement, but…
Dropping my 2 cents to the pile... Since you're coming from 3ds Max, this document might be useful: http://www.alias.com/eng/support/maya/knowledgebase/wp/3dmax_to_maya.pdf It lists some common terms and keyboard shortcuts for both Maya and Max, so you can compare and see the differences. I think Maya is very intuitive…
[ QUOTE ] yeah internet not so good at relating sarcasim. =) I still think you're right and that americans' attitudes and general outlook are going down the shitter [/ QUOTE ] **warning this post contains some Bush bashing** Lets not turn this into a US vs THE WORLD thread, lets try hard to stick on target, even if I toss…
Hello, everybody! My name is Ivan. I'm not a professional 3d artist and it's the first character model in my life. I'm here to know how to make my character better and I appreciate any good critics about the technicalities of my model. There are no ways to me use expensive instruments such us Zbrush or Maya. In other hand,…
SCEE’s Guerrilla Cambridge Studio is looking for a talented lighting artist to join their art team. In this role you will light levels to a high visual standard based on concept art and direction from your lead. You will also need to balance lighting requirements between visuals, gameplay navigability and technical…
Hi Everyone! I've been a lurker on Polycount forever and love this community but now it's time to participate in discussion and add to this wonderful site. Im a graduate student at SCAD studying Animation. I am beginning work on my masters thesis this quarter and I wanted to include you all in my research because I am…
Hi all! I am currently rethinking my whole home setup and i have some questions. I know pretty much where I want to go with it, but I lack some software references. SO I decided to remove everything web/communication related from the main machine, in order to prevent cluttering over the years and also to avoid…
Remix is looking for new member(s) of the team! If you fancy yourself a creative and diligent 3D artist then why not see if you've got what it takes. We're looking for new and upcoming talent and this is an excellent way to get your work front-and-center in a large scale title. Should you be willing to accept the challenge…
The fascinating effects that changing qualities of light and shadows can have on a game? Can you add examples of any Games, MODS, Tech Demos, Artists that has interesting lighting. [ame=" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD5F54SZkMA"]Limbo | trailer E3 XBox 360 live - YouTube[/ame]…