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From this concept, create a high-resolution mesh using a package such as ZBrush. Then, convert the high-resolution mesh to a 6,500 poly low-resolution mesh using a 1024 diffuse, specular, and normal map (three maps total). Your test should demonstrate an understanding of modeling in high and low resolution, and diversity in the appearance of texture using a single material.
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#1 Milennin
Vigil Crusader
Posted 12 June 2012 - 06:55 AM
I wonder what they need more artists for, though...
#2 Velidor
Vanguard Scout
Posted 12 June 2012 - 07:58 AM
It would have been nice if they had given a time limit, a little stress is always good. I am thinking of taking this challenge, not to get the job, but just for fun ^^
#3 Fox_LWW
Resistance Fox
Posted 12 June 2012 - 08:01 AM
#4 Faowri
Seraph Guardian
Posted 12 June 2012 - 08:26 AM
#5 Velidor
Vanguard Scout
Posted 12 June 2012 - 08:29 AM
#6 cabaretmesmer
Asuran Acolyte
Posted 12 June 2012 - 09:19 AM
#7 Electro Mouse
Asuran Acolyte
Posted 12 June 2012 - 09:24 AM
#8 jirayasan
Sylvari Specialist
Posted 12 June 2012 - 11:24 AM
I wish i could look like that Norn ingame.
#9 Illein
Seraph Guardian
Posted 12 June 2012 - 11:29 AM
But man, a fully textured mesh model? Everyone I know who works with Maya/ZBruch/Bender usually takes AGES for everything, given they are no professionals, but still. Curious how long it'd take a dedicated artist to complete the assignment.
Good luck to anyone who enters though, seems like a great career opportunity!
#10 Robotronic
Vanguard Scout
Posted 12 June 2012 - 02:50 PM
Some day soon, maybe.
#11 Azure Skye
Seraph Guardian
Posted 12 June 2012 - 02:55 PM
I wonder how many try to rip off the in-game Norn mesh model and send it in xD
But man, a fully textured mesh model? Everyone I know who works with Maya/ZBruch/Bender usually takes AGES for everything, given they are no professionals, but still. Curious how long it'd take a dedicated artist to complete the assignment.
Good luck to anyone who enters though, seems like a great career opportunity!
[/quote] The learning for those programs are HUGE, if you aren't a professional. I know downloaded Blender. Just Wow, yea just wow.
#12 Illein
Seraph Guardian
Posted 12 June 2012 - 02:59 PM
The learning for those programs are HUGE, if you aren't a professional. I know downloaded Blender. Just Wow, yea just wow.
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Yeah, don't need to tell me - I've tried so many of them to get something done, never went far because I am really too impatient to learn it
Just enhanced my respect for those who learn to master it.
#13 SirMoogie
Vanguard Scout
Posted 12 June 2012 - 06:35 PM
#14 Fox_LWW
Resistance Fox
Posted 12 June 2012 - 06:50 PM
But man, a fully textured mesh model? Everyone I know who works with Maya/ZBruch/Bender usually takes AGES for everything, given they are no professionals, but still. Curious how long it'd take a dedicated artist to complete the assignment.
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Completing a project like this can take weeks indeed, depends on how fast you work.
#15 chuckles79
Seraph Guardian
Posted 12 June 2012 - 06:52 PM
Am I alone in wondering why this is just now being done for a 2012 release?
#16 SirMoogie
Vanguard Scout
Posted 12 June 2012 - 07:11 PM
They are hiring artists?
Am I alone in wondering why this is just now being done for a 2012 release?
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I didn't think it was news, but they are indeed adding content post-release that will need art.
#17 Shadowmoon
Vanguard Scout
Posted 12 June 2012 - 07:15 PM
#18 Atley
Asuran Acolyte
Posted 12 June 2012 - 07:15 PM
Kind of disappointing that the artist portrayed chose to draw a male and female Norn armor, and the female version was drawn drastically different from the male version in the "lack of armor" category. Once again we are reminded that media is created for the male straight gamer in mind. All other humans must play their part as objects for straight men to lust over.
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Yup... *sigh*
#19 Illein
Seraph Guardian
Posted 12 June 2012 - 07:18 PM
They are hiring artists?
Am I alone in wondering why this is just now being done for a 2012 release?
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Fresh blood for GW 2 Expansions? Maybe some of the artists they currently have intend to move onto new adventures once they've ended their year-long job on Guild Wars 2, so they hire new ones.
Didn't strike me as too odd, tbh.
#20 keli
Vanguard Scout
Posted 12 June 2012 - 07:54 PM
Kind of disappointing that the artist portrayed chose to draw a male and female Norn armor, and the female version was drawn drastically different from the male version in the "lack of armor" category. Once again we are reminded that media is created for the male straight gamer in mind. All other humans must play their part as objects for straight men to lust over.
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I guess we represent the majority of gamers