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Okay dudes, so I know this is NOT the place for education advice but I know you guys are the bluntest most straight talking motherfuckers this world has ever seen. So I'd really appreciate what information you could give me on the following colleges, ALL of which I am considering for Animation/ Game Design
***Sheridan***This school is considered to be the #1 in the entire world for animation and I am highly considering it even though it is in Canada.
*Champlain* Pretty decent school on a beautiful landscape next to the Champlain lake, happens to be the #16 school but is pretty damn impressive
Ringling I like this school because its well known throughout the world but it has SO MUCH FUCKING DRAWING. I'm not fucking kidding when I say you might not even touch a computer till your 3rd year.
Feel free to be completely honest
*BONUS POINTS FOR ANYONE TO GIVE ME PORTFOLIO EXAMPLES FOR THEM**

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Again, thank you so much for the input. BTW I visited Ringling for the tour and I know that the first year you don't use cgi but it's much better than wasting the first 2 years of your schooling in a state school learning philosophy and literature. OFF TOPIC but has anyone checked out Champlain College? it's in vermont and I visited(GREAT SCHOOL). What is the best thing for a student to do when he wants to show off in his portfolio? What types of art should you include when you're going for Game Art/Game Animation

Thanks for the feedback, I was trying to make the image void and lifeless(that's why it doesn't have anything). I post on 4chan cuz people aren't afraid to speak their mind. As well, I can afford the school so Ringling isn't a problem I would love to hear more about it. I can draw very well but compared to my cgi, my drawing is a toddler's sketchbook

So, I'm currently a junior in High School. My dream job would be to be a Game Designer and so I've been putting together pieces for my portfolio(I've been looking at Ringling for college but still not sure). I was wondering if you professionals could give me constructive criticism on this piece(picture attached). Pros and Cons? Anything to work on. This was made in Maya entirely, it's supposed to be grunge/dark image of a metro

sorry whats a pylon? and im using maya 2013. Is there something in the render settings?

Sorry to come to you guys for help but I can't find a solution anywhere else. I have a ship and sky and sea...I'm trying to make an ocean setting. But whenever I render, there is black at the bottom of my render. I'm guessing the camera is underwater but when I move the camera it has the same error. If I rotate it looking down, there is no error, but I need it to face a front direction. I have a pic of the error here <<<

It shows up as white on this site but it's black on my render..any help is good help.

hello all /3/...I'm a hobbyist when it comes to 3D modeling yet some of my work could actually be worth something.
What are your thoughts on where to sell my models...
I am hoping to sell them cheaply because I have so many of them...
Turbosquid? CGTrade?

hello all /3/ fans...kravenark here for a new rate...
i only want the truth.
Please rate this model 1-10 and tell me how to improve