Why do you want to be a 3d artist? It might seem like it would be more fun than being a well paid engineer or a programmer but in the end it's just a job like any other, except you get paid less and working conditions are probably worse. I personally never wanted to be a 3d artist. I wanted to be a GAME artist so that I…
Personally do not see age making a large difference in ability to be a skillful artist. I personally was in the industry at 17 (turning 21 in a few days), just takes dedication. My suggestion is to put your head down and find a specialty. Sounds like you enjoy environments, so start reading and watching tutorials and…
The industry is not really telling you what to learn. It's just that most studios are using Zbrush over Mudbox. Both apps do what they are supposed to do, sculpt but they approach it from different angles. Mudbox is really an extension of Maya where a lot of overlapping functionality can be seen. Zbrush approaches things…
Still not dead, but after the last update I got a job (sadly not in the videogame industry) and I've been quite busy with that but it's a small freelance thing and will be over soon. Still I got a small update on the project, been working on few small props and a bit of in-engine stuff. This is the tutorial area, until the…
We have active community members from the companies you are probably trying to exploit. It is out of respect for them, their hard work and their continued effort for our industry and community that we don't actively advocate undermining their efforts. Also there are more legitimate users here than you probably realize.…
Well i hope that with this project i will make to the front page of 3d artist pages i always want that if not well i will continue doing until i get it. Few things that are missing: Spear , Shield , ear ring and something like masai thing but created by myself , the scraf is by a meaning he is in the desert , i wnat to p…
Google around and you should be able to find a lawyer-approved contract, whatever that freelance book for artists is that people always recommend has sample contracts (fake edit: I googled it - https://www.graphicartistsguild.org/handbook/) If you have not sold exclusive rights to the aforementioned work, and did not…
Work experience is not important when going for entry-level positions. They put a lot of "requirements" on job listings, but don't let that dissuade you. If you really want that spot, apply for it! Game art is pretty egalitarian. If your portfolio rocks, and you're not a complete failure at communication, then you can get…
Life, more or less. When I signed up for Match.com, I was 30 and working as a full-time freelancer. Nearly all my friends were married or in long-term relationships, and there weren't many "lets get the boys and hit the bars" opportunities. I was alone in my house all day during work hours, so I wasn't meeting anyone…
This thread is great!My thoughts: --A set of 'modular' spaceships for a pirate faction.This set would include 4 or 5 types of fighter class spaceships in a variety of weakest to the strongest one.The key feature is to make most of pieces modular(obviously need some unique pieces).Think as weakes ship has one engine and…