Search
-
Re: how do YOU create your height maps?
Like almighty_gir stated here, it really depends on what you want. What kind of heightmap do you want? If you want nice displacement results, it will require baking from a high-poly mesh. If you just want something similar to a bump map, well then you can get that generated from a 2D diffuse map. Or just paint it yourself. -
Re: Do you support game creators even if their personal views are at odds with yours?
And comparing people to animals makes you no better than the people many of you label as "bigots." Denying the humanity of others, for better or worse, is the beginning of the very attitudes that some of you are railing against. Do not fight with monsters, lest you become one. And when you gaze into the abyss, the abyss… -
Help! Need to conduct a short interview for class!
Hello, all! I am a newer 3D artist leaning towards creature & environment building I have to interview a fellow 3D artist, doesn't have to be the same focus, just someone I can gather interesting answers from Anyone who can, thank you so much <3 -
[HIRING] Experienced VFX Artist
We are looking to hire a VFX artist who knows their way around Niagara and can create game-ready effects for a fast-paced multiplayer title. What we're after: * Character auras, trails, and cosmetic VFX * Ability effects, impacts, hit feedback * Clean, readable effects that look sick from a distance and don't tank… -
How do you manage your reference?
Heya, I was curious how you guys managed your textures or inspiration/influence or other images. I don't mean during production, Kuadro, layers and plane scripts in 3D packages are fine for that. I mean when just gathering images at the beginning of a project. Of course you could just dump them into folders but I was… -
Has anyone gone to 3DSense School in Singapore or Online? Could you share your experiences?
Hello, I am currently searching for an artschool to improve my 2D Concepting/Illustration Skills or my 3D modeling and sculpting skills or both. I've come across 3DSense and it looks quite promising, but I wonder is the cost and effort of migration really worth it? I've been comparing many schools with different online… -
Re: Post your worst model you used to be proud of
[ QUOTE ] Superpeon: don't let it get to you, they just *want you to say "oooh, you were always so goood", much like people who say "only spent 3 minutes on this, what do you think lol" [/ QUOTE ] hahaha, pea you suck =P jk I spent 3min on this and didn't even open Max! ok more like 3 weeks, I can't believe I ever worked… -
Re: How do you manage your contacts
Simple, pick one. A) Man-Boy Hermit: Never really grew up, still thinks girls are icky, and you look pretty girlie. B)Part the Red Sea Hermit: The beard says he can, you say he can't. You should leave before you get a cane upside your head. C) Chew Your Face off Hermit: If he had teeth you'd be hurtin (and probably have… -
⛔ You need to reset your password. This is most likely because...
This should have minimal impact on Polycount users. Your email addresses and passwords (in encrypted form) could have been leaked, if particular steps were taken, within a short time window. But your passwords are encrypted, difficult to break, you can read about BCRYPT here. Ultimately, we don't think you should be… -
How would you rate your game art skill level?
I've been on polycount for a good while now and I was just curious where people feel like they fall in terms of their skills. I understand this is highly subjective and not a true scientific test. Being able to see what other artists think about their skills might spark some conversations about how to improve or help like…
>141630 results