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Thanks guys glad you liked the interview:
to answer the questions:
Psyk0:
Q:"Would you say concepting is an important aspect of your work when modeling characters? or leave that to the concept artist?"
A: When making my own characters, concepting is very important. I have worked on projects where I have received a concept from someone else. Somtimes It is very strict to adhere to what a concept artist has laid down. But on many occasions I have been able to tweak the concept to better fit engine restrictions or style requirements. But yes, in a production environment, concepts are very important.
Talon:
Q:"what would you consider the most underrated tool in Photoshop? And which is the one you couldn't live without?"
A: I think filters get a bad rap. There are many who view using filters as some sort of "Cheating" but if you use filters they way they are intended, you shouldn't notice them. The two filters I use the most are "Sharpen" and "Paint Daubs".
kratos:
Q:1. In your first job did you ever feel like you were falling behind because your UV skills weren't up to scratch ? How understanding are game companies these days if you don't have strong UV skills ?
A:Yes I did feel as though I was slowing down the project. But it's amazing how fast you can learn a program when you are working with it 8 hours a day. U.V mapping is very important, and in the Industry if your U.V's are lacking, it can make you look bad. Fortunately I was with a very small forgiving company, and they were willing to bear with me on that particular thing since the rest of my work was good.
Q:"2. One of the hardest things for me is using color. Can you provide any advice on how you got accustomed to using different color combinations. "
A:All I can say is use basic color theory, know your color wheel and the combinations within that. Know your Tertiary, primary and Complementary color combinations, then work within different saturations of those and you'll come up with some cool colors. But Just remember Cool colors recede while Warm Colors Pop out. there are exeptions to to that rule, but it's a good guideline.
Any other questions?
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