What texture libraries can I use for my models for sale?
Discussion started by Karol-Pawlak
Hi, I'm not experienced in selling 3D models (I've launched 1 so far) and I only used my own procedural textures, because I didn't know what textures can I use legally. But for the long run I have to use some texture library. What free or paid libraries do you guys use for your 3d models for sale? Can you give me some names?
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@LemonadeCG mentions a good method for tiled textured or delivering the entire texture to the customer. You can also use paid textures as long as they are unwrapped into the UV. This way the customer cannot re-use the textures for their own purpose since they are basically useless for any other purpose but can look very high quality for that object.
Thank you very much, this helps me tremendously. I looked at your models and saw that some of them include glass. I know it's not really related but I'll ask: how should I approach glass materials when selling models? Should I just leave it as white shiny material and leave the hassle of making it transparent to the buyer? Different render engines have different ways to make glass.
Always use the standard glass with refraction for the specific engine you are building for, So Vray has a glass preset, you can replicate that in Corona or use the Glass shader in Blender/Cycles. Substance also has a glass preset for PBR. Deliver your models as intended - make the customers job as easy as possible.
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Hi everyone, I'm relatively new to selling 3D models and have only launched one so far. I've been using my own procedural textures because I wasn't sure about the legality of using other textures. However, for the long term, I know I need to utilize texture libraries. Can anyone recommend some free or paid libraries that you use for your 3D models for sale? I'd appreciate any names you can share. Thanks!
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I dont see your model for sale when I click on your profile.
You should avoid using procedural textures for selling since they are not transferable between 3D apps. That doesn't mean you cant use them but its very limiting for market exposure and software base. So consider that.
In terms of textures, you can certainly use anything you purchase from the main texture websites as long as you don't redistribute that texture 'AS IS' or as purchased. Which means - unwrap your models, apply those textures/materials. When you unwrap a model those textures become absolutely useless for any other purpose/model since the unwrap determines how its stitched back together. Releasing textures you have purchased entirely tillable or as original is the copyright issue.
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lol, i see what you mean
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texture ninja and goodtextures (which now seem to be down) and poly haven. However, 99% of the time I use my own textures, less danger of using something that was uploaded to a free site and shouldn't be there in the first place!
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