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Re: prolow tools thread
Run through the existing algorithm, then get the winding order of the border vertices and choose a likely starting point (orthogonally aligned, symmetry or closest radius or edge, or pre-calc and measure least distortion somehow). Then iterate in winding order, and rotate each vertex about the centre so the angle with the… -
Re: Can't settle down on a single discipline - any thoughts?
Broad knowledge is certainly a strength but you have to be good enough at at least one thing to be hireable. Think about it from employers perspective. You want a person who can do five things kind of ok, or five specialist at the top of their game? So focus for awhile, then you can fuck around later. It helps to have… -
Re: Your gaming "guilty pleasures"
Just about any old 2D dos adventure game I grew up on that I still have installed in one way or another. The Black Cauldron, The Dig, Bioforge, Beneath a Steel Sky.I would be slightly less embarrassed by Monkey Island, Full Throttle and Alone in the Dark. I have a soft spot for flight sims not anything recent (you grow up… -
Re: "Time To Get Serious and Get the Skills for a 3D Enviro/Prop Artist Job!" - The Sequel, N:th edition
Thank you both for your replies! They seem to point towards the same thing, same with Zi0. The call for spending longer on higher quality portfolio projects seems unanimous, so long as my target quality is right for the companies I want to apply to, and so long as I posess the skills to deliver that within a couple of… -
Re: Soldier Cycle - crits plz
Semi-related to the cycle, the gun seems massive here. Link to Ref. If it was that large I'd expect it to influence the upperbody animation alot more. When working with props, nailing their scale is crucial. The speed of the jog is semi off putting as well. If he was running that slow I'd expect the weapon to be on a… -
Re: Timeless Art
Artistic relevance has a lot to do with capturing a cultural zeitgeist. It has to be something completely original, accepted by a mainstream audience, and permeates into all facets of culture beyond the initial target audience. These sprite are 38 years old, and is probably more iconic today than it was in 1980: These are… -
Re: Careers outside of Animation/ Games/ VFX
While some smaller places may need a generalist because of having few positions most larger companies want specific skill sets for their artists. Depending on who you're targeting, you may want to pick a subject and truly throw yourself into it. I currently work doing modelling for MilSim type work. We only have 4 people… -
Re: Portfolio Critique
At least you have a good attitude about it. Don't be so down about the quality of the work. Being grounded like this will give you a realistic perspective on what you need to do to get a job. My portfolio when I graduated from college was garbage. But use those projects as a learning experience and build off of them. Try… -
Re: Ideas for bachelor's thesis?
erm... Thesis for bachelors? I thought that was a thing for post grad degrees. It's a written thing? not an animation? as far as topic goes I think approaching animation from another discipline is most interesting? for example Analyzing cinematography/editing of an animation and study the interplay between the animation… -
Re: game industry!? :( Tell me the truth.
There are deadlines (target deadlines) to be met and you’re expected to be professional. It’s not fun when those two things are pushed to the breaking point. The bottom line is that it is a job. A lot of worker’s (and families) livelihood is reliant on producing a cost efficient quality product that will be profitable.…
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