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EricChadwick: /* Portfolio Contents */

2020-04-20T02:18:35Z

‎Portfolio Contents

EricChadwick: /* Links */ removed duplicate links, added Portfolio and category

2015-03-14T12:01:30Z

‎Links: removed duplicate links, added Portfolio and category

EricChadwick: /* Technical Artist */ re-org bullets, new extra credit

2015-03-14T11:57:11Z

‎Technical Artist: re-org bullets, new extra credit

Cheeseplus: 11 revisions

2014-07-29T08:45:06Z

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EricChadwick: forum thread

2014-02-13T12:03:57Z

forum thread

EricChadwick: env artist extra credit

2014-02-13T12:01:45Z

env artist extra credit

EricChadwick: More

2014-02-11T15:21:30Z

EricChadwick: Visual Effects Artist

2014-02-08T21:52:14Z

Visual Effects Artist

EricChadwick: more

2014-02-06T17:10:57Z

EricChadwick: TOC added

2014-02-06T16:52:42Z

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	What should be in your game art portfolio? Here is what Art Directors are looking for when evaluating an artist. Each artist will not have all these skills, but the more you have the better your chances of being hired.		What should be in your game art portfolio? Here is what Art Directors are looking for when evaluating an artist. Each artist will not have all these skills, but the more you have the better your chances of being hired.

−	Beware: there are differing opinions on what is required here ([http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=130885 forum thread]). Judging portfolios is often a highly subjective process. ~~Just~~ make your portfolio as awesome as possible!	+	Beware: there are differing opinions on what is required here ([http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=130885 forum thread]). Judging portfolios is often a highly subjective process. When in doubt, just make your portfolio as awesome as possible!

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 == Links ==
-* [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39516 Your Portfolio Repels Jobs] by Jon Jones
+* [[Portfolio]]
-* [[NateWhitePortfolioAdvice]]
+* [[:Category:Portfolio]]
-* [http://methodj.com/quick-portfolio-site-tips/ Quick portfolio site tips for 3D artists building their first site] by James Taylor
-* [http://www.gdcvault.com/play/1014812/Killer-Portfolio-or-Portfolio-Killer GDC Vault - Killer Portfolio or Portfolio Killer: Advice from Industry Artists (Part 1)]
-* [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=130885 What should be in your portfolio?] Polycount forum thread
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 [[Category:Portfolio]]

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 == Technical Artist ==
-* Solid software engineering practices, creating tools for artists. Fluent in one or more coding languages: C#, C++, Melscript, Maxscript, Python, etc.
+* Solid software engineering practices, clean and efficient code, creating tools for artists.
-* Rigging and skinning: characters, props, environments.
+* Understanding of game art pipelines, good documentation.
-* Understanding of game art pipelines, clean and efficient code, good documentation.
-* Physics, shaders, performance tracking, optimization, asset tracking.
 * Problem solver, good communication skills.
 * Functional knowledge of applicable mathematics.
-* Extra Credit: Show your process of tool development.
+* Rigging and skinning: characters, props, environments.
 == User Interface Artist ==

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	What should be in your game art portfolio? Here is what Art Directors are looking for when evaluating an artist. Each artist will not have all these skills, but the more you have the better your chances of being hired.		What should be in your game art portfolio? Here is what Art Directors are looking for when evaluating an artist. Each artist will not have all these skills, but the more you have the better your chances of being hired.

−	Beware: there are differing opinions on what is required here. Judging portfolios is often a highly subjective process. Just make your portfolio as awesome as possible!	+	Beware: there are differing opinions on what is required here ([http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=130885 forum thread]). Judging portfolios is often a highly subjective process. Just make your portfolio as awesome as possible!

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 * Strong understanding of anatomy, organic proportions, biological structure.
 * Low-poly edge-loop modeling, clean modeling, good edge flow, how to make good joints that can deform well.
-* High-poly sub-division surface modeling, clean modeling, good edge flow.
+* High-poly sub-division surface modeling, clean surface shading, good edge flow.
 * High-poly sculpting (zbrush/mudbox/3dcoat), ability to extract good surface maps (normal map, displacement, ambient occlusion, etc.)
 * Texturing, both realistic and stylistic (painterly). Material differentiation (metal, fabric, flesh, etc.), wear and weathering. Efficient UV mapping.
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 * Ability to tell a story through scene composition, asset placement, player flow.
 * Low-poly edge-loop modeling, clean modeling, good edge flow.
-* High-poly sub-division surface modeling, clean modeling, good edge flow.
+* High-poly sub-division surface modeling, clean surface shading, good edge flow.
 * High-poly sculpting (zbrush/mudbox/3dcoat), ability to extract good surface maps (normal map, displacement, ambient occlusion, etc.)
-* Texturing, both realistic and stylistic (painterly). Material differentiation (metal, fabric, stone, foliage, etc.), wear and weathering. Efficient UV mapping, lightmapping.
+* Texturing, both realistic and stylistic (painterly). Material differentiation (metal, fabric, stone, foliage, etc.), wear and weathering.
-* Modular design, modeling on a grid, efficiency & reuse, cohesiveness.
+* Lighting, lightmapping.
-* Extra Credit: (tbd)
+* Modular design, modeling on a grid, efficiency & reuse, cohesiveness, efficient UV mapping.
 == Generalist ==
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 * A strong eye for color, value, perspective, composition, & lighting.
 * Low-poly edge-loop modeling, clean modeling, good edge flow.
-* High-poly sub-division surface modeling, clean modeling, good edge flow.
+* High-poly sub-division surface modeling, clean surface shading, good edge flow.
 * High-poly sculpting (zbrush/mudbox/3dcoat), ability to extract good surface maps (normal map, displacement, ambient occlusion, etc.)
 * Texturing, both realistic and stylistic (painterly). Material differentiation (metal, fabric, stone, foliage, etc.), wear and weathering. Efficient UV mapping.

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 * Ability to nail archetypes: tough man, attractive woman, badass monster, well-worn robot.
 * Low-poly edge-loop modeling, clean modeling, good edge flow, how to make good joints that can deform well.
 * High-poly sub-division surface modeling, clean modeling, good edge flow.
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 * Texturing, both realistic and stylistic (painterly). Material differentiation (metal, fabric, flesh, etc.), wear and weathering. Efficient UV mapping.
 * An eye for color, value, composition, & lighting.
-* Extra Credit: (tbd)
+* Extra Credit: Rigging & skinning, prop modeling & texturing.
 == Concept Artist ==
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 * Can render characters, buildings, environments, props, vehicles.
 * Can render consistent proportions that can easily translate into 3D models.
-* Ability to render the same subject from multiple angles, costume variations, different lighting or time of day.
+* Ability to render the same subject from multiple angles... weapon design variations, costume variations, different lighting setups, etc.
 * Anatomy, clothing, armor, weapons.
 * Quick sketching & silhouette studies, vs. full renderings.
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 * An eye for color, value, perspective, composition, & lighting.
 * Whole environments, interiors & exteriors, individual props.
 * Low-poly edge-loop modeling, clean modeling, good edge flow.
 * High-poly sub-division surface modeling, clean modeling, good edge flow.
 * High-poly sculpting (zbrush/mudbox/3dcoat), ability to extract good surface maps (normal map, displacement, ambient occlusion, etc.)
 * Texturing, both realistic and stylistic (painterly). Material differentiation (metal, fabric, stone, foliage, etc.), wear and weathering. Efficient UV mapping, lightmapping.
-* Modular design, modeling on a grid, efficiency & reuse.
+* Modular design, modeling on a grid, efficiency & reuse, cohesiveness.
 * Extra Credit: (tbd)
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 * Texturing, both realistic and stylistic (painterly). Material differentiation (metal, fabric, stone, foliage, etc.), wear and weathering. Efficient UV mapping.
 * Solid working knowledge of at least two disciplines.
-* Extra Credit: (tbd)
+* Extra Credit: Tool scripting, rigging & skinning, effects.
 == Technical Artist ==

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 * Strong graphic design skills, strong knowledge of fonts and their usage.
-* Good eye for colors, values, perspective, composition, lighting and presentation.
+* A strong eye for color, value, composition, lighting and presentation.
 * Understanding of User Experience and menu flow.
 * Skilled at both pixel art (icons, elements) and vector art (Illustrator, Flash, etc.).
 * Motion graphics animation: motion design, timing, composition, flow.
 * Extra Credit: Flash, 3D, FX, After Effects.
 == Links ==

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 = Portfolio Contents =
 What should be in your game art portfolio? Here is what Art Directors are looking for when evaluating an artist. Each artist will not have all these skills, but the more you have the better your chances of being hired.
 Beware: there are differing opinions on what is required here. Judging portfolios is often a highly subjective process. Just make your portfolio as awesome as possible!
 == Animator ==