Why Are - YOU - Special?
Discussion started by mattsilversmith
Hey guys,
I want to challenge all members of the community who are selling content to answer this question. I have seen plenty of artists put their heart into a piece of work that has already been created 50 times over. Of course - all sellers - want to be unique or special; so I challenge you to answer this question:
"What makes your content - stand out - from it's competition?"
Feel free to give specifics of content you already have up. Show what you did to really make your work "POP".
I look forward to your answers!
- Matt Silversmith
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This is a great discussion-provoking question. I make character modeling projects by this formula: 50% is determined what I think would be popular, and the other 50% I have to be passionate about and have fun making. I go out of my way though to make sure my texture work is unique. I do not let myself fall into the gritty PBR monotone earthy super realistic next gen models, but instead I try to make each of my models really colorful and look like parts of it are hand painted even though they aren't ( I have some secret techniques in painter hehe) and basically not let Blizzard games corner the market on high quality but cartoony textured characters. I don't know if I'm describing my point good enough, hopefully you understand : )
Hey Kyle,
Yes, I believe producing content in a different style is a great way to help make your work stand out. I know this especially applies to freelancing where people are looking for unique styles for their games and such. I like your characters they really are great work!
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I have to admit that i rarely check before i start making a model if there are many others. But at one time I was the only one on cgt who had any starships based on the star trek universe :P but really if anything makes me different it would have to be that much of what i create isn't from a template, but out of my head. Also, may i say i agree, this was an awesome question to put to people :)
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I never check the quantity of models before I start working. That's because I start making what I love and feel like doing in that moment. So my work is 99% inspiration based. That being said, I believe that if you are passionate about 3d modeling and if you put enough hours into your training, eventually you will develop your own style and you will be recognized --> people will buy your models.
maybe they aren't special hehe
hehehe, maybe :P
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