Josh Powers
@joshpowers.bsky.social
AAA 3D Artist working on my first Indie Game, Formerly Epic Games, id Software, Gearbox Software. Soli Deo Gloria.
Yesterday on X I critiqued an abysmally low quality character skin pack for Halo Infinite that evidently costs $27 or something to buy... I pointed out a lot of obvious issues with the quality and that it was unacceptable. Most agreed, but there were still Halo loyalists who want me butterflied.
November 15, 2024 at 1:40 PM
Yesterday on X I critiqued an abysmally low quality character skin pack for Halo Infinite that evidently costs $27 or something to buy... I pointed out a lot of obvious issues with the quality and that it was unacceptable. Most agreed, but there were still Halo loyalists who want me butterflied.
I've played games all my life. I've made them as an artist for the last 20 years. And yet, as I try to tackle my own game, the whole idea of "what makes a game fun" just seems to have fluttered away out of my head. Massive designer imposter syndrome going on right now.
November 14, 2024 at 8:19 PM
I've played games all my life. I've made them as an artist for the last 20 years. And yet, as I try to tackle my own game, the whole idea of "what makes a game fun" just seems to have fluttered away out of my head. Massive designer imposter syndrome going on right now.
Doesn't look like I can do a poll here, but chime in! I'm at a point where I need to decide on some direction with my AI horror game. So, should I make it:
Serious Horror?
Horror Comedy?
Serious Horror With Some Humor Sprinkled In?
#indiedev
Serious Horror?
Horror Comedy?
Serious Horror With Some Humor Sprinkled In?
#indiedev
November 13, 2024 at 1:09 PM
Doesn't look like I can do a poll here, but chime in! I'm at a point where I need to decide on some direction with my AI horror game. So, should I make it:
Serious Horror?
Horror Comedy?
Serious Horror With Some Humor Sprinkled In?
#indiedev
Serious Horror?
Horror Comedy?
Serious Horror With Some Humor Sprinkled In?
#indiedev
Reposted by Josh Powers
Hi, Bluesky.
Meet my game!
Meet my game!
November 10, 2024 at 7:20 PM
Hi, Bluesky.
Meet my game!
Meet my game!
Really struggling with how to move forward with my project. If time wasn't so much an issue, I know exactly how I would proceed. But the current scope is daunting for the timeframe I want. Do I simplify/change the direction? Or allow scope to consume?
a baby in a blue shirt is making a funny face
ALT: a baby in a blue shirt is making a funny face
media.tenor.com
November 6, 2024 at 2:59 PM
Really struggling with how to move forward with my project. If time wasn't so much an issue, I know exactly how I would proceed. But the current scope is daunting for the timeframe I want. Do I simplify/change the direction? Or allow scope to consume?
What’s everyone’s favorite hotspot plugin? I dried Dream UV but it’s very very basic. I’m thinking I’ll go with ZenUV but not 100% sure. Thoughts?
a picture of a bald man with the words " i would very much like to hear your thoughts "
ALT: a picture of a bald man with the words " i would very much like to hear your thoughts "
media.tenor.com
November 3, 2024 at 9:32 PM
What’s everyone’s favorite hotspot plugin? I dried Dream UV but it’s very very basic. I’m thinking I’ll go with ZenUV but not 100% sure. Thoughts?
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I think they should have instead hired a creative person so that among the three of them there'd be one
Joe and Anthony Russo, the directors of Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame, hire an #AI expert to help with the creative process.
Russo brothers hire an AI expert to "enrich creative process"
Joe and Anthony Russo, the directors of Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame, hire an AI expert to help with the creative process.
buff.ly
November 2, 2024 at 1:50 PM
I think they should have instead hired a creative person so that among the three of them there'd be one
3D artist life hack. If you just look at folding as the UV portion of laundry, you eventually learn to enjoy it as relaxation time.
a man in a green shirt is folding a red shirt in a laundry room
ALT: a man in a green shirt is folding a red shirt in a laundry room
media.tenor.com
November 2, 2024 at 8:05 PM
3D artist life hack. If you just look at folding as the UV portion of laundry, you eventually learn to enjoy it as relaxation time.
Really awesome technique. Thanks for sharing!
November 2, 2024 at 7:07 PM
Really awesome technique. Thanks for sharing!
My #PitchYaGame is a game currently called PROJECT JASPER. An atmospheric narrative horror where you play as a 3D artist who has been kidnapped by an AI company, forced to create art to feed the AI. Will you be able to escape and bring down the corporation? Very early WIP shots.
November 2, 2024 at 6:12 PM
My #PitchYaGame is a game currently called PROJECT JASPER. An atmospheric narrative horror where you play as a 3D artist who has been kidnapped by an AI company, forced to create art to feed the AI. Will you be able to escape and bring down the corporation? Very early WIP shots.
At the beginning of last month I said I was going to announce my #indiegame by the beginning of this month. I started second guessing that, as I am a perfectionist and wanted to have things further along and a nice trailer. But I think I am going to still do it today. Standby.
November 2, 2024 at 12:54 PM
At the beginning of last month I said I was going to announce my #indiegame by the beginning of this month. I started second guessing that, as I am a perfectionist and wanted to have things further along and a nice trailer. But I think I am going to still do it today. Standby.
I am considering the Point (no filter) texture option for my game. I feel it adds a bit of "charm" to the textures that is needed because I simply can't devote the time to texturing every asset like I want. Is this overused? Or does it work okay, still?
October 30, 2024 at 2:25 PM
I am considering the Point (no filter) texture option for my game. I feel it adds a bit of "charm" to the textures that is needed because I simply can't devote the time to texturing every asset like I want. Is this overused? Or does it work okay, still?
Last night my heart sank for a moment when my PC didn’t wake up from sleep and then didn’t respond when I pushed the power button. It did boot back up, finally, but it’s been janky lately. The thought of getting my PC back reinstalled to where it is now is daunting.
October 30, 2024 at 10:15 AM
Last night my heart sank for a moment when my PC didn’t wake up from sleep and then didn’t respond when I pushed the power button. It did boot back up, finally, but it’s been janky lately. The thought of getting my PC back reinstalled to where it is now is daunting.
Just watched a devlog by a guy using a 2.5D engine. It takes Quake2 model formats. And he said he owned Milkshape3D and used that for exports.
I love indie devs. Such a scrappy bunch!
I love indie devs. Such a scrappy bunch!
October 29, 2024 at 6:11 PM
Just watched a devlog by a guy using a 2.5D engine. It takes Quake2 model formats. And he said he owned Milkshape3D and used that for exports.
I love indie devs. Such a scrappy bunch!
I love indie devs. Such a scrappy bunch!
Do we love Jordan or what?!?!?
I was really obsessed with gaining followers on the other site, but for whatever reason really don't feel like that's a priority here for me. My goal is to post about what makes me happy and that's pretty much it. I can vent to friends about the stuff that annoys me. I don't need to share it here.
October 29, 2024 at 1:58 PM
Do we love Jordan or what?!?!?
I got so sick of using trim sheets after a few projects in the past. But it might be time to return to them.
As I once heard elsewhere : "there's never enough trimsheets for a human eye".
I must comply 👀
I must comply 👀
October 29, 2024 at 12:33 PM
I got so sick of using trim sheets after a few projects in the past. But it might be time to return to them.
1000% yes
u ever restart a song half way through because u realised u didn’t listen hard enough
October 28, 2024 at 11:41 PM
1000% yes
Incredibly generous! Thank you.
Time for another reference dump!
This zip file contains 2,566 photos (6.58 GB) from the Metropolitan Museum of Art arms and armor collection. I tried to focus on the types of details you don't see in most available reference, like hinges and fasteners.
Enjoy!
drive.google.com/file/d/1emF3...
This zip file contains 2,566 photos (6.58 GB) from the Metropolitan Museum of Art arms and armor collection. I tried to focus on the types of details you don't see in most available reference, like hinges and fasteners.
Enjoy!
drive.google.com/file/d/1emF3...
October 28, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Incredibly generous! Thank you.
The best cover I've heard of this song. Absolutely love the passion. I heard he's since been hired by Hans Zimmer a few times to take part in some of his movie scores. So cool!
youtu.be/WH7wUnnt9-Q?...
youtu.be/WH7wUnnt9-Q?...
The Dark Knight (Cello Cover)
YouTube video by ThatCelloGuy
youtu.be
October 28, 2024 at 1:56 PM
The best cover I've heard of this song. Absolutely love the passion. I heard he's since been hired by Hans Zimmer a few times to take part in some of his movie scores. So cool!
youtu.be/WH7wUnnt9-Q?...
youtu.be/WH7wUnnt9-Q?...
Why do Unity’s spotlight shadows suck so much?
October 27, 2024 at 9:30 PM
Why do Unity’s spotlight shadows suck so much?
So I am not wanting to show off too much about my game yet, but I was blocking out a door and animation this morning, and this happened. My kids were watching over my shoulder and found it absolutely hysterical. I did, too, if I am being honest.
October 27, 2024 at 2:02 PM
So I am not wanting to show off too much about my game yet, but I was blocking out a door and animation this morning, and this happened. My kids were watching over my shoulder and found it absolutely hysterical. I did, too, if I am being honest.
Few job titles in life allow you to say, “Dang! That blanket is awesome!”
3D artists ftw.
3D artists ftw.
Its cold as hell where im at so working on these blankets are kinda therapeutic #3d #hardsurface3d #softsurface3d #3dmodeling #b3d #marvelousDesigner #gameart
October 27, 2024 at 11:26 AM
Few job titles in life allow you to say, “Dang! That blanket is awesome!”
3D artists ftw.
3D artists ftw.
This is sweet! Nicely done.
one of my favorite models to work on this year, wanted to focus on materials and texturing and learned alot during this process #b3d #hardsurface #gameart #3dModeling #cyberpunk #analog #cassette www.artstation.com/artwork/zPgaOw
October 27, 2024 at 10:17 AM
This is sweet! Nicely done.
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This project was something I broke off from a much larger one that was simply too much work but I enjoyed this element enough to make it its own some what finished portfolio pice
#3dart #animation #prop #hardsurface
#3dart #animation #prop #hardsurface
October 27, 2024 at 7:28 AM
This project was something I broke off from a much larger one that was simply too much work but I enjoyed this element enough to make it its own some what finished portfolio pice
#3dart #animation #prop #hardsurface
#3dart #animation #prop #hardsurface