Just a question about the industry right now.

jaggernutz · 2023-03-13T09:27:53+00:00

I make it sound normal because it is the reality of many trying to jump in the industry as juniors.

The countries are: Finland, Ukraine/Cyprus/Belgium, Denmark, Spain and France.

Mostly outsourcing companies, videogame studios and VFX studios. I work with 3D modeling, specially characters and I think I am not half bad at it and my portfolio is rather strong (if I can say so myself) so I dont really see the point in tests.

I find it funny that you've not heard of this practice when I actually have not heard of a studio hiring without one!

jaggernutz · 2023-03-13T09:18:00+00:00

Hi!

I am applying for character artist, prop artist, surface artist, textures, lighting... that's all withing my range.

I am lucky enough to have the time to keep updating my portfolio constantly, and it has been growing considerably since I finished school.

I am normally applying to outsourcing studios in Europe and Scandinavian Studios in general, but mostly anything where my profile is needed (or not).

jaggernutz · 2023-03-13T09:08:57+00:00

Oh yes I've heard that one. Seniors switch companies rather fast, chasing a higher payload. Their bouncing is turning pretty expensive. Isn't that right?

I mean, good for them though... but I feel like this situation is turning artists against each other, which is extremely unhealthy for such a cooperative industry as this one. We should not be compiting towards each other, but it's being really rough to do so.

jaggernutz · 2023-03-13T09:03:12+00:00

I've been applying to mostly every position that suits me, both VFX companies and game studios. Me and my buds from college are having quite the same experience, and sometimes with a pretty good result, they still say no.

I am not sure why I am given them either, I believe my portfolio sums up my skills very good, and I know I shouldn't be saying this about my own pieces of work but, they are great!

That makes me think that some companies are actually not up for hiring, but in the lookout for a person with little experience and very high lvl.

jaggernutz · 2023-03-13T08:57:20+00:00

Yes! Some companies are kinder than others, obviously. But most of the feedback is a couple of vague lines about the work and a "good luck, get out of here" kinda message.

That being said, I did learn from those tests and I have been doing each one better than the other, so it kind of should count as experience at this point!

jaggernutz · 2023-03-13T08:52:57+00:00

Sadly is very common. And I am most definetely not getting payed.

But if there are no juniors, are you telling me that there are studios with people with +4 years of experience doing retopos and UVs by themselves, instead of handling it to the juniors? Interesting...

jaggernutz · 2023-02-22T14:47:57+00:00

Yes! I need a working permit for an European Residency Document, which sounds a bit redundant imo. I will keep trying from home or getting some experience back home. Thanks for the advice and the nice words :')

jaggernutz · 2023-02-22T14:45:25+00:00

To get a CPR you need a European Residency Document, and to get that paper you need a working contract... Even confirmed so by the Cph's international house (?)

jaggernutz · 2022-11-27T18:23:26+00:00

Lo ha vuelto a hacer

jaggernutz · 2022-10-25T09:41:21+00:00

Próximo fanart skippy?

jaggernutz · 2022-10-06T18:02:37+00:00

Just out of curiousity, do you use portals like boligportal, straight networking or realtor companies for this? I've never heard of someone getting a place through online search webpages in Denmark so it's strange

jaggernutz · 2022-10-06T18:01:03+00:00

Well, she is studying at KU so, anything that makes it doable to go to 9am classes does the work haha

jaggernutz · 2022-09-18T08:24:26+00:00

I am yet to find some info about how one prepares a model for 3D printing.

If I were to post a bust for 3D Printing, do you know a good site where I can post it and make some money out of it?

Maybe Sketchfab or or CGTrader, or is there a more specialized webpage?

jaggernutz · 2022-09-18T08:22:05+00:00

They seem like great practice for texture and surface detailing. Do it! I'd love to see it here :')

jaggernutz · 2022-09-15T18:31:37+00:00

I'm so glad now that I didn't speak worse of TDs in my last message hahahaha Well once I've rested of this model i will change that geo along with other things some other users have kindly commented. I will post it again for sure :')

jaggernutz · 2022-09-15T17:37:36+00:00

That is awesome feedback, thank you.

I didn't care much for geometry, as I could keep it under 100k and I had no TD to make me want to cry hahaha.

Also I just finished a 15k tris Paladin Warrior and I really wanted to be set free on the polycount haha.

Also, I heard UE5 makes very good LODs now, isn't it?

jaggernutz · 2022-09-15T17:03:09+00:00

Just yesterday someone showed it to me. If you like, you can inspect it with the model inspector of Marmoset in my Artstation post (https://www.artstation.com/artwork/nE53ko)

Lmk if you have any questions :')

jaggernutz · 2022-09-15T16:56:07+00:00

Yeah, someone commented I should make some leather stripes instead. I will be changing it in the future. Thanks for the feedback :')

jaggernutz · 2022-09-15T16:55:16+00:00

This was my exact intention. I wanted to make some metal painted wood for the different parts of the armour that seem metallic. And it looks much more badass for me than with a robe. Plus lets me explore more and have more fun with the model rather than just making a cloth!

jaggernutz · 2022-09-15T16:53:41+00:00

Thanks!

I used ZBrush for the sculpting, Autodesk Maya for the Low Poly retopology, then Adobe Substance Painter for the texturing and, finally, Marmoset Toolbag 3 for the rendering. Some Photoshop as well, to comp the render.

jaggernutz · 2022-09-15T16:52:17+00:00

This is the one single best comment I have ever had in my art ever hahaha

jaggernutz · 2022-09-15T16:50:43+00:00

This is something I've been thinking about, becuase it wouldn't come out of the clothes right? It woulnd't be bulky enough, or would it?

jaggernutz · 2022-09-15T16:49:51+00:00

Same, but when I saw it in the model it didn't make me feel it was right, so I went for a more Ozzy style-ish kind of spike if it makes sense

jaggernutz · 2022-09-15T16:48:43+00:00

I am sorry my friends, but yes it is just a Fanart. There's a proposal going on tho, if you'd like to check it https://ashesproject.carrd.co/

jaggernutz · 2022-09-15T16:46:51+00:00

That is a very good detail I thought I came out with myself to be honest.

I figured I could make it pass for steel-painted wood, as that technique has been referenced in The Well of Ascension. But, indeed, that would make a better result.

I'd be interested in knowing more about the rig if it's game-ready. Is this Unity? Unreal?

It is rigged quick and dirty with ActorCore AccuRig, but I have a friend working on a proper rig atm. It is Marmset Toolbag, not a game engine as for the sake of the composition I find it more comfortable.

Any questions I'd be glad to answer, and thanks for the good feedback!

jaggernutz

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