There comes a time in every digital artist’s life when they realize...sometimes it’s ok to download supplemental material rather than create it from scratch. So many situations come to mind:
- a photo-sourced texture to fill the background behind your character
- a stock image to fill a digital picture frame in your arch viz render
- 3D models for a game you’re prototyping
- a music track to accompany your demo reel
- many more
The reality is it's very common to need and use existing material to supplement your own work. Today Kent is discussing where to find free resources (including 3D models, images, music) and how to properly use them; both legally and in a way that makes the world a better place (attribution).
hey ya silent 😃
Yes indeed
Hey hey.
Small small degree of management is always good
Certainly the most I've ever had in my career thus far
Yes Omar - the biggest reason I joined CGC: creative freedom (to a degree)
Omar I feel ya.
You mostly get to do your thing on CG Cookie , right Kent?
Noooo Kent, that's a very good topic. Gets confusing sometimes working with others works.
Oh yeah - super important. Just not flashy