ART TESTS 🧵(1/10). I rediscovered some old e-mails of art tests I have done over the years & wanted to share some things I wish I knew at the time & what to watch out for as a 3D artist who is on the job hunt. This will contain both good & bad practices. #gamedev #gameart

LOWPOLY MESHES🧵(1/8) I was given a sage piece of advice when I was studying Games Art, and it still rings true 10+ years later. 👉"MAKE EVERY VERTEX DO A JOB"👈 So, what does this advice look like in action? 🔽 Here are a few examples, with commentary 🔽 #gameart #gamedev

🧵Old School Environment Art Tests🧵 If you recognize any of the art tests in this thread then you've probably been on a few adventures in the games industry. My knowledge of these is mostly EU/UK, in the public domain, and from around 2009 to 2015. 🔽Let's take a look🔽

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This is the Lighting equivalent of cutting spaghetti with scissors.

Instantly Share Your Unreal Engine Viewport Position Without Using Bookmarks youtube.com/watch?v=T_om7G…

Scott Warren is a Principal Lighting Artist at Elsewhere Entertainment and has 19+ years of experience working in the industry, having contributed to titles such as EVE Online, Paladins, Call of Duty, Smite, Killing Floor 2, Back 4 Blood, and many more! patreon.com/c/emc3d/member…

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So, You Want To Be A Lighting Artist In The Games Industry? youtube.com/watch?v=6OTvP7…

One of the most common pieces of advice I give in mentorships. At the L1/L2 blockout phase, start doing a 'Blockout Reference Pass'. ✅ This justifies your intentions and helps you stay on track with referencing. You can then audit this into an asset/material list. 👍

Why Does Hogwarts Legacy Environment Art Look Like This? youtu.be/FEFxeiaInoA

Still on the search for this, if anyone's got a copy or knows somebody, feel free to DM me! Would love to explore this old Art Test. 💡