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Re: Game industry and living in Canada
i live in toronto, do freelance for various small studios, work is fairly regular. i pay splits at around $1200/mo for rent with a roommate in the west end rite by ubisoft's new studio. tack on another 100$ or so every couple months for utilities. Cant really comment on the quality of life deal since all i've ever known is… -
Re: Edge weight
I do modeling in modo, but I don't use edge weights. The basic reason is: I do freelance work, and clients often need work delivered in Max or Maya formats, and edge weighting doesn't usually translate between apps. So the only way you could do it would be to permanently sub-divide the mesh before delivering it to the… -
Re: Advice on portfolio/landing first job (Character Artist)
I faced this problem too (atleast I think I did) then I found a studio that wasn't as narrow minded, in the sense that they didn't have to be as they have work that needs realism as well as stylised and cartoony work, having an artist with that versatility is a huge asset to them and they can budget accordingly. So they… -
Re: Question about working Game Industry (as 3D Artist)
There is a GIGANTIC difference between doing absolutely whatever you want, exploring your creativity, vs holding down a gig at a game studio. If you end up studying Computer Science, and get work as a programmer, and then do cool game art on your own, you might be much happier than your previous plan. Working as a game… -
Re: Company Rewards and Recognition Ideas
Back in my corporate studio days...loved the education or self-enhancement benefit a lot. It was something like 3 times a year you get up to $400 to spend on a class. If the class or workshop is outside the city you can still apply it towards your travel cost or course fee. Took lots of night art courses at the local U as… -
Re: Possible idea for a weekly art jam!?!
this x10. i think a lot of artists focus very heavily on defining their own style, when the reality is... if we want to be regularly employed, we need to be able to adapt to any style guide we're given! so yes, i whole heartedly would love for this idea to turn into something real and tangible, that people can learn from… -
Re: {Portfolio} Amotaf - Hobby Artist - update
Hey guys, @Fabio - yeah I put amateur as it's still a hobby pretty much it's not what I do as a proper job, I mean I did get a little freelance experience thanks to Marcus and Alan who let me test the water out props for that. @Rabid & Turnerboy - Yeah I just slapped that up just a little bit about myself and what I've… -
Re: Can i be modeler really?
I was 24 when i started at school and all my 3d stuff generally. Im hitting 26 this month, have graduated, have my own 3d modeling business, doing freelance work and with good luck getting my first game industry job real soon. The point is, things will change for better real quick if you will keep practicing and dont give… -
Re: Serious health problem
[ QUOTE ] hawken, i had a trust tablet only that thing died recently so i am kind of forced to use a mouse atm. i am about to get a wacom, specialy so i can finish up some school work bit by bit. [/ QUOTE ] I guess it wasn't entirely clear in spite of all the posts but... Don't fucking use your mouse for a couple of… -
Re: is SLI worth the mooolah
well im spending £600 (roughly $1K) and looking at buying the full box, my current comp is on its last legs (5yrs old)and doing strange things if backed everything up, but im worried about the old codger. basically ive built a comp befor, but it wasnt great and needed alot of fiddling. i need this now and cant get it…
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