The Career Gamer http://www.thecareergamer.com Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:21:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Create a stylish zipper with ease http://www.thecareergamer.com/create-a-stylish-zipper-with-ease/ http://www.thecareergamer.com/create-a-stylish-zipper-with-ease/#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:21:10 +0000 lildragon http://www.thecareergamer.com/?p=2357


One of the greatest things about online community challenges is the wealth of information you gain throughout. Case in point, challenger Jaco Herbst was asked how he made the stylish zipper for his catwoman entry, he replied with the following. Learn and enjoy! [Learn it from the thread]

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Online portfolio

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It’s been many years since I’ve entered an online challenge… let’s see if I can get ‘er dun. I’ve chosen ‘The Comedian’, this should be fun. [Follow my thread, or join in the fun yourself]

In addition, I’ve recently revamped my online portfolio. The site will be updated on a regular basis as I complete pieces and NDA’s lift. Click the image below or use the menu bar above. Have a kicking long weekend!

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My online portfolio

]]> http://www.thecareergamer.com/comicon-2010-entered-standby/feed/ 0 Building Helm’s Deep in UDK http://www.thecareergamer.com/building-helms-deep-in-udk/ http://www.thecareergamer.com/building-helms-deep-in-udk/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:31:01 +0000 lildragon http://www.thecareergamer.com/?p=2328


For all the environment artists heed this post, if you’re in need of some kick-ass inspiration to get your week off to a great start, you’ll need grab your favorite brew, and read this brief but informative Q/A on how Vincent Mayeur re-created a stunning replica of Helm’s Deep in UDK. And once you’re finished head to the thread for some serious eye-candy. Enjoy! [Via Polycount]

Related Links:
Follow the thread
Vincent Mayeur portfolio

]]> http://www.thecareergamer.com/building-helms-deep-in-udk/feed/ 0 Creating kicking materials with Philip Klevestav http://www.thecareergamer.com/creating-kicking-materials-with-philip-klevestav/ http://www.thecareergamer.com/creating-kicking-materials-with-philip-klevestav/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:28:10 +0000 lildragon http://www.thecareergamer.com/?p=2319


Start your week off by kicking up your stone, wood, metal textures and assets up a few notches with this incredibly detailed batch of tutorials by Philip Klevestav. Some really solid art and techniques here, enjoy! [Take your assets to the next level]

Related Links:
Philip Klevestav site

]]> http://www.thecareergamer.com/creating-kicking-materials-with-philip-klevestav/feed/ 0 Eat3d releases UDK 2 – Creating Cinematics & Environmental Effects http://www.thecareergamer.com/eat3d-releases-udk-2-creating-cinematics-environmental-effects/ http://www.thecareergamer.com/eat3d-releases-udk-2-creating-cinematics-environmental-effects/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:10:07 +0000 lildragon http://www.thecareergamer.com/?p=2333


Eat3d releases UDK 2 – Creating Cinematics & Environmental Effects hosted by Sjoerd “Hourences” De Jong. Learn how to create an entire in-game cinematic from beginning to end the right way. Learn & Enjoy! [More info on this DVD]

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Eat3d

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From the creative minds of 3DVIA and Zoink Games comes Billions‘, a fun, quirky and not to mention colorful facebook game that’s making a name for itself. In this brief behind the scenes look, CGSociety gets into the nitty-gritty as to why Billions has become a big hit. Enjoy!. [Read the article]

Related Links:
3DVIA
Billions on Facebook
Zoink Games

]]> http://www.thecareergamer.com/billions-game-production-focus/feed/ 0 The Making of a Realm [Final Fantasy XIV] http://www.thecareergamer.com/the-making-of-a-realm-final-fantasy-xiv/ http://www.thecareergamer.com/the-making-of-a-realm-final-fantasy-xiv/#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:09:26 +0000 lildragon http://www.thecareergamer.com/?p=2301


A colleague passed this on to me this morning and being a character nut, I just had to return the favor to you. Some really interesting stuff here, enjoy! [Watch the series in Glorious HD]

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Eorzea ― The Making of a Realm #1

Eorzea ― The Making of a Realm #2

Eorzea ― The Making of a Realm #3

Related Links:
Official site
Square Enix

]]> http://www.thecareergamer.com/the-making-of-a-realm-final-fantasy-xiv/feed/ 0 High-res Blur Cinematic screens from various projects http://www.thecareergamer.com/high-res-blur-cinematic-screens-from-various-projects/ http://www.thecareergamer.com/high-res-blur-cinematic-screens-from-various-projects/#comments Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:09:48 +0000 lildragon http://www.thecareergamer.com/?p=2290


Blur Studios has undoubtedly become the hero of game cinematics, and their style and polish have become instantly recognizable.
After watching the latest ‘Knight’s Contract‘ game cinematic I had to settle my curiosity and make sure this was Blur’s latest foray, and through my search I stumbled across the homepage of Blur CG Supervisor ‘Kevin Margo‘. If you’re a fan of Blur’s work, you will want to visit his website… like now… Enjoy! [High-res goodness this way]

Related Links:
Blur Studios
Kevin Margo

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This week The Gnomon Workshop announces the release of Realistic Surface Anatomy with Cesar Dacol Jr..In this DVD Cesar Dacol Jr. unlocks the secrets that he uses in the feature film industry. He will navigate you through the processes of internal and external forces that cause wrinkles. You will never look at a wrinkle the same way as you explore compression zones, anchor points, tissue composition and external elements in your design. Learn and enjoy! [Learn more]

Related Links:
The Gnomon Workshop

]]> http://www.thecareergamer.com/realistic-surface-anatomy-with-cesar-dacol-jr/feed/ 0 Wrapit Released! http://www.thecareergamer.com/wrapit-released/ http://www.thecareergamer.com/wrapit-released/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:13:08 +0000 lildragon http://www.thecareergamer.com/?p=2284


Although I’m an avid user of Topogun, I have to give it up to fellow artist Matt Clark for releasing “Wrapit”, a re-topology tool built for 3dsMax that can and will give Topogun and other like re-topology tools a good run for their money. Check it out for yourself. Enjoy! [More info on this plugin]

Related Links:
Wrapit
Matt Clark

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