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Re: Best current laptop for 3D work?
Since reading eq's thread a while back, and posting in it, I've also gotten to the stage where I'm looking for a decent laptop. As I've gotten to a stage where i need to be able to be able to work from a variety of locations, as i wont also be able to work from my main pc. I have a really powerful desktop already, so my… -
Re: Maps for Vision game engine (image heavy!)
looks pretty cool. Is it kind of like an upgraded Half Life engine? Psst, the movie sign letters go between the lines http://farm1.static.flickr.com/231/491366190_753c766ad8.jpg?v=0 When and if you google ref, make sure it hasn't been heavily photochopped. You could also define the transparent plastic edges of each letter,… -
Re: Monthly Community Noob Challenge January 2014 (15)
@genwu: thanks. i know the crystals are a bit strange, but i wanted a bit more interesting & easy to realize outside enviroment. @mats effect: looks good so far. I like especially your computer terminal and the red machine thing on the ceiling. the glass windows could be better. there are some cloudy blots on it. comes… -
Re: Advanced tips for beginner 3d artist
Hi! I'm a beginner too, but i have something to say. First of all you need to look at low poly. This will make you understand what can it be 1) only 700 tris, and it's divine http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o8H5QynvL2o/USlvJTh8QdI/AAAAAAAABKg/oqkB9WQIKpk/s1600/Cherry_Darling_final.jpg 2) Insane 2000 tris!!!… -
Re: Capturing Real World Surfaces for PBR
There's a lot of bits and pieces out there, but I have never seen anyone do a complete breakdown and I've always been interested in digging in myself. Here's some relevant links: Creating accurate normals from photos has been around for a while; http://www.zarria.net/nrmphoto/nrmphoto.html Splitting specular and diffuse… -
Re: Max Payne 3
i got it on PC... i think it unlocks this friday. Can't wait to play this! Just saw this: http://www.pcgamer.com/2012/05/28/max-payne-3-system-requirements-updated-new-pc-screenshots-released/ LOWEST TESTED SPECS* Windows 7/Vista/XP PC (32 or 64 bit) * Intel Dual Core 2.4 GHZ or AMD Dual Core 2.6 GHZ, or better * 2GB… -
Re: Modeling Portfolio Feedback
Given the sky you already have for the village scene, rain would make sense - either as a recent rainfall or as a current storm. It would also help explain why nobody is on the street ;) . Ripples on the water caused by either rain or wind would break up the puddle, or you could turn the puddle into a shallow yet swift… -
Re: Not Sure if Polycount forums are bad designed or just asshole people
http://www.polycount.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1611634&postcount=238 "Lookin good, just one question... when u modelled it the object was all one mesh? or sepparated objects But combined? also it would be awesome if those symbols irradiated light, does Source support EmmisiveMaps?" It depends on the model if it will all be… -
Re: New monitor for real-time 3D art
If you have limited desk space, 2 Dell 23"s might be a good idea, they're pretty cheap and you can regularly get them around $230 each. Good quality e-IPS panel, not super high end but much much better than the crappy TN panels you'll get in pretty much anything cheaper. Only 1920x1080 not *1200 though. My wife has one of… -
New Laptop: Hardware Recomendations
Howdy all I'm in the market for a new notebook, and wanted some expert opinions on what type of rig I need to look for. My primary usage for the notebook is for high poly modeling for environment / game level design. The highest priority is a rig that can run Unreal Tournament III, especially using UnrealEd III. I would…
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