So, how I usually go about it is I`ll animate a box going through space. It helps me focus on the timing. I do a bit of rotation in the box, just to show motives, but its a box. so there really isnt much to it. I`ll usually do the translation first, then the rotation.…
Hi everyone ! I've been up to several tweaks and new stuff for our beloved Geonosis Environment ! So here is a "spire" asset used to mostly characterize the mood and the particularly primitive but organized architecture of the planet ! I used a base cylinder in ZBrush then added a circle of window I sculpted before, and…
Nice work so far on the assets. Well worth continuing the scene after handing it in and use it as a portfolio piece. You don't have to stick to the ultimate realism then and can snatch a few movie tricks. It's all about presentation. Color grading / Time of day: Even though it is more realisitic at the moment, you may…
Awesome work! I'm not sure what's causing it but for some reason it feels like the scale is just slightly off, like the whole scene is at a tad shrunken scale. I don't really get that feeling until the very last image. I'm going to assume it might be the rather large width of the sidewalk textures in comparison to things…
Hello, I need some advice when it comes to improving my 2D art on a technical level: human anatomy, painting techniques, copying what you see, etc. I'm mainly doing 3D work on environment pieces and props and I'd like to continue to improve my technical skills in tandem so that I can have a broader range of work that feels…
Hello, I need some advice when it comes to improving my 2D art on a technical level: human anatomy, painting techniques, copying what you see, etc. I'm mainly doing 3D work on environment pieces and props and I'd like to continue to improve my technical skills in tandem so that I can have a broader range of work that feels…
Well well... as i read about the contest i was shoked quite a bit: 80ts and 70ts sci fi with their extremely flashy colors and bulky forms, really gave me shivers along my spine. (I've never done anything like that before, nor even in the slightest direction) But let's get started: References: Searching for a theme was…
EDIT 12.23.2010: There are some new questions down there http://www.polycount.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1260137&postcount=16 --- I got this 140€ Aiptek/Genius/noname "Media Tablet 14000U" since approx 2 years now. The active area measures 12" x 7 1/4" an I bought it with the intension of "bigger is better". Now lately these…
i need some advice regarding whatg steps to take regarding my self-study of 3d design. i began studying 3d design in 2013, while living in japan, as i wanted to broaden by career prospects, i studied art formally at university many years ago, but i never did anything with computers like digital deisgn etc before this. i…
Hey guys, see the blurb below and let me know if any of you can help! It's a good challenge that would fit in well into a portfolio. We are able to pay 200GBP/250EURO/310USD. We are currently in the process of developing beta 2 of International Online Soccer: Source, a mod for the Source engine (iosoccer.com). In terms of…