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<p>ZacD: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;!-- ## page was renamed from [[Category:Portfolios]] --&gt;<br /> = Category Portfolio =<br /> How to create an artist portfolio for a career in game development.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Design ==<br /> * [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showpost.php?p=587805&amp;postcount=1 Your Portfolio Repels Jobs] by Jon Jones describes the do's and don'ts of artist portfolios. Also see the [http://boards.polycount.net/showthread.php?t=39516 Polycount forum thread].<br /> * [http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&amp;cid=12496 Work at Bungie: Getting Past the Gatekeeper] details how to make the best impression on Bungie's hiring manager.<br /> * [http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=67139 One Step: Portfolio Horror] by Jim Zubkavich describes what you should never have in your portfolio. It's from a comic publisher's perspective, but the basic advice applies to game artists as well.<br /> * [[NateWhitePortfolioAdvice|Portfolio Advice]] by Nate White is a solid summary for recent graduates about what their portfolios need.<br /> * [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=76811 Should portfolios demonstrate versatility?] on the Polycount forum talks about focus.<br /> * [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1371532#post1371532 Advice about improving your portfolio from EarthQuake (and others)]<br /> <br /> == Examples ==<br /> * [http://gameartportfoliowall.com/ Game Art Portfolio Wall] by [http://www.mattnelson.co.uk/ Matt 'mats effect' Nelson]<br /> * [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80509 Your favorite portfolio?] on the Polycount forum has links to members' favorite artist portfolios.<br /> <br /> == Methods ==<br /> * [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=85366 Need the best free website design site] Polycount forum thread.<br /> * [http://boards.polycount.net/showthread.php?t=44187 Setting up a quick portfolio site] Polycount forum thread.<br /> * [[Model Presentation]] has tutorials and techniques for rendering your models.<br /> * [[Category:Shaders]] has links to cool shaders for rendering your models.<br /> * [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=125917 Where do you host your portfolio?] Polycount forum thread on hosting sites, posts include prices and reviews.<br /> <br /> == Art Software ==<br /> * [[Category:Tools]] on the wiki lists which art software professionals use.<br /> * [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34673 Free or low cost 3D and 2D apps] on the Polycount forum has advice about free and low-cost software to use.<br /> <br /> == Getting a Job ==<br /> * [[Category:GameIndustry]] on the wiki has tips about getting and keeping a job as an artist in games.<br /> <br /> == Pages in This Category ==<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Technology]]</div>

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