Ok some basic points about the website/layout of things 1. Put your full name at the top and your title 2. If you're selling yourself as an environment artist make sure the first thing people see when they come to your portfolio is environment art, right now that bird is front and center and that's going to throw off…
Personally, I'm not a huge fan of the default artstation profile link layout just from an aesthetic standpoint, so I think it's good you made a personal website to have more control over how you present your work. Plus, having both allows you to have the best of both worlds, since you've linked your art station to your…
I agree, the harsh lighting (the shadows, actually) kills it and makes it look really really cg and bland. It's hard to really dig into the texturing work with that lighting. Edit: Played with levels and curves, check it out: Now that's probably too blown out (ie, not enough contrast), but I would try to coax some more…
What do you mean by "I still want to be a character artist" ? You are not currently a character artist ? With your talent ? About your portfolio, one thing : it's not a portfolio. It's a blog, we read it like a blog. And I think this is the problem. We can change the way we display the stuff, it's funny but also painful. I…
I'd say the top banner is too big and doesnt look that good anyway. And you put it all over your images :( But if you really want the image then maybe you can put it to the side and make your buttons going vertical instead of horizontal, with your name above the buttons. The currently seeking employment text looks…
* Code formating for FX shaders, maxscript, melscripting and python scripting, or at least something that is available through the GUI of the bb. Use the Advance posting mode (not just Quick Reply). There's function in there for Code tags (right beside the Add Image button). Is this what you mean? * Google redirected…
I just wanted to post a bit of info on a web based image based modelling app that I have started playing around with (WHich raised the above questions). http://3dsee.net/Main.aspx Basically it will convert your photos into a 3D relief. You will need to set up an account- log onto the web site and then submit a series of…
Totally unrelated subject-matter. BUT... Since I know that I will be heavily relying in 3D in this project. I wanted to create a small scene that will focus on how efficient I will be utilizing 3D while the focus is exploration and less on asset creation. Common challenge in utilizing 3D is it get's fairly technical if you…
I think the portfolio itself and the work contained therein looks great, however you did commit the biggest sin any portfolio can make, namely disable saving images to the HDD. If you want a slideshow style presentation I'd try to go with a javascript version or something where images can still be saved easily. I wouldn't…
Hi Benton Being matte metal it's a tricky balance to get right, most people like to see and expect shiny metal. Is it the lack of dirt or grunge that's causing it not to read as metal or the hint of shininess on it ? The scene and image was a quick test in UDK so no lighting was built or adjusted. The material on the drone…