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== Design == | == Design == | ||
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* [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39516 Your Portfolio Repels Jobs] by Jon Jones describes the do's and don'ts of artist portfolios. | * [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39516 Your Portfolio Repels Jobs] by Jon Jones describes the do's and don'ts of artist portfolios. | ||
| + | * [[PortfolioContents]] - what Art Directors want for: Animator, Character Artist, Concept Artist, Environment/Prop Artist, Generalist, Technical Artist, User Interface Artist. | ||
* [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.gdcvault.com/play/1014812/Killer-Portfolio-or-Portfolio-Killer GDC Vault - Killer Portfolio or Portfolio Killer: Advice from Industry Artists (Part 1)] | ||
* [http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=12496 Work at Bungie: Getting Past the Gatekeeper] details how to make the best impression on Bungie's hiring manager. | * [http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=12496 Work at Bungie: Getting Past the Gatekeeper] details how to make the best impression on Bungie's hiring manager. | ||
* [[NateWhitePortfolioAdvice]] by Nate White has a solid summary for recent graduates about what their portfolios need. | * [[NateWhitePortfolioAdvice]] by Nate White has a solid summary for recent graduates about what their portfolios need. | ||
| − | * [http:// | + | * [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=130885 What should be in your portfolio?] Polycount forum thread. |
| − | * [http:// | + | * [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1371532#post1371532 Advice about improving your portfolio from EarthQuake (and others)] Polycount forum thread. |
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| + | == Generalist vs. Specialist == | ||
| + | * [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=82424 Difference between Environment and Prop Artists?] Polycount forum thread | ||
* [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=76811 Should portfolios demonstrate versatility?] Polycount forum thread | * [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=76811 Should portfolios demonstrate versatility?] Polycount forum thread | ||
| − | * [http:// | + | * [http://boards.polycount.net/showthread.php?t=52862 Percentage of environment artists .vs. character artists at most studios] Polycount forum thread |
| − | * [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t= | + | * [http://boards.polycount.net/showthread.php?t=52412 What's the difference between a level designer and environment artist?] Polycount forum thread |
| + | * [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45470 Lack of Environment Artists] Polycount forum thread | ||
== Examples == | == Examples == | ||
* [http://gameartportfoliowall.com/ Game Art Portfolio Wall] by [http://www.mattnelson.co.uk/ Matt 'mats effect' Nelson] | * [http://gameartportfoliowall.com/ Game Art Portfolio Wall] by [http://www.mattnelson.co.uk/ Matt 'mats effect' Nelson] | ||
* [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80509 Your favorite portfolio?] on the Polycount forum has links to members' favorite artist portfolios. | * [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80509 Your favorite portfolio?] on the Polycount forum has links to members' favorite artist portfolios. | ||
| − | * [[Polycounter portfolios]] wiki page has a partial list of | + | * [[Polycounter portfolios]] wiki page has a partial list of members' portfolios. |
== Methods == | == Methods == | ||
* [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=85366 Need the best free website design site] Polycount forum thread. | * [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=85366 Need the best free website design site] Polycount forum thread. | ||
* [http://boards.polycount.net/showthread.php?t=44187 Setting up a quick portfolio site] Polycount forum thread. | * [http://boards.polycount.net/showthread.php?t=44187 Setting up a quick portfolio site] Polycount forum thread. | ||
| + | * [http://methodj.com/quick-portfolio-site-tips/ Quick portfolio site tips for 3D artists building their first site] by James Taylor | ||
* [[Model Presentation]] has tutorials and techniques for rendering your models. | * [[Model Presentation]] has tutorials and techniques for rendering your models. | ||
* [[:Category:Shaders]] has links to cool shaders for rendering your models. | * [[:Category:Shaders]] has links to cool shaders for rendering your models. | ||
Revision as of 07:14, 14 March 2015
How to create an artist portfolio for a career in game development.
Design
- Your Portfolio Repels Jobs by Jon Jones describes the do's and don'ts of artist portfolios.
- PortfolioContents - what Art Directors want for: Animator, Character Artist, Concept Artist, Environment/Prop Artist, Generalist, Technical Artist, User Interface Artist.
- GDC Vault - Killer Portfolio or Portfolio Killer: Advice from Industry Artists (Part 1)
- Work at Bungie: Getting Past the Gatekeeper details how to make the best impression on Bungie's hiring manager.
- NateWhitePortfolioAdvice by Nate White has a solid summary for recent graduates about what their portfolios need.
- What should be in your portfolio? Polycount forum thread.
- Advice about improving your portfolio from EarthQuake (and others) Polycount forum thread.
Generalist vs. Specialist
- Difference between Environment and Prop Artists? Polycount forum thread
- Should portfolios demonstrate versatility? Polycount forum thread
- Percentage of environment artists .vs. character artists at most studios Polycount forum thread
- What's the difference between a level designer and environment artist? Polycount forum thread
- Lack of Environment Artists Polycount forum thread
Examples
- Game Art Portfolio Wall by Matt 'mats effect' Nelson
- Your favorite portfolio? on the Polycount forum has links to members' favorite artist portfolios.
- Polycounter portfolios wiki page has a partial list of members' portfolios.
Methods
- Need the best free website design site Polycount forum thread.
- Setting up a quick portfolio site Polycount forum thread.
- Quick portfolio site tips for 3D artists building their first site by James Taylor
- Model Presentation has tutorials and techniques for rendering your models.
- Category:Shaders has links to cool shaders for rendering your models.
- Where do you host your portfolio? Polycount forum thread on hosting sites, posts include prices and reviews.
Art Software
- Category:Tools on the wiki lists which art software professionals use.
- Free or low cost 3D and 2D apps on the Polycount forum has advice about free and low-cost software to use.
Getting a Job
- Category:GameIndustry on the wiki has tips about getting and keeping a job as an artist in games.
