3DTotal's Free Image Library FAQ & Suggestions

Tom-3DT · 27-10-2009, 12:44 PM

It's Live! It's Here http://freetextures.3dtotal.com - Make sure you bookmark!

This thread is for an ongoing FAQ, feedback and suggestions. This is currently a beta launch, we have new features planned and will adding 1,000's more textures every month but we wanted to kick things off, get it tested and get some feedback.

FAQ

1. Can I use the images for free?

Yes, as per the licence agreement, you can use any images royalty free within the following work definitions, either private or commercial: video games, printed media, movies, animations, websites, presentations, e-books, e-zines, advertising media, digital media – providing the images are embedded and cannot be easily extracted, so as not to be classified as re-distributing.

2. Can I sell a 3d model and include your images/textures with it?

Yes, you can include textures when bundled with a 3D model, as long as the texture has been significantly modified to map to that model only.

3. Can I use the images in my own library or any other give-away?

No, any other redistribution is strictly forbidden.

4. Can I help you guys in return?

Yes! Number one, please please don't use ad blockers when browsing the image library or any part of 3DTotal.com, we only show relevant ads and they fund the services and site that we can give back to you. If you do ad block add www.3dtotal.com to your whitelist.

We have lots of nice CG products in our shop too, books, mags, training, seamless custom textures

5. Can I contribute to the library with some of my own images?

Yes, we will be adding this functionality soon.

6. Do we give any credits when using the images

Maybe, it's nice if you can but not compulsory, if you can please list URL TO FOLLOW wherever possible

7. How many images can I download per day?

We are launching the service without a limit to see how things go, however the agreement states this library is only to be used as and when you need particular images/textures. Stockpiling and mass downloading are strictly forbidden, please respect this and we may be able to continue limit free!

Please post any more questions feedback here and we will reply asap, thanks, Tom Greenway

Nukie · 27-10-2009, 03:04 PM

This is great. Tx guys, I'm sure I'm going to make use of this.

DaddyDoom · 27-10-2009, 03:18 PM

Wow pretty cool

rocneasta-3DT · 27-10-2009, 03:49 PM

@ adding our own images - is this aimed at perhaps making a new texture dvd if the quality of photos are adequate when the added photos can be grouped or sorted?

and what would the specifics in quality be in pixels dpi etc

Harvey3DT · 27-10-2009, 06:21 PM

Great job everyone - one thing I have just noticed is that if you search for 'tree' it also includes everything keyworded as 'street' because if has the same letters in there. Anything we can do about that?

bgen · 27-10-2009, 06:52 PM

WOW - thank for that awsome reference and textures libary. bookmarked for life

premium · 27-10-2009, 07:02 PM

Thats great!! thanks

liquidbear · 27-10-2009, 07:26 PM

wow thanks

NinthJake · 27-10-2009, 07:39 PM

Bookmarked and synced with Xmarks. Now I'll have access to it wherever I go

Raul · 27-10-2009, 07:42 PM

cool!

Pedro Toledo · 27-10-2009, 07:49 PM

This is great! Thanks Threedy!

inveni0 · 27-10-2009, 08:17 PM

Tom, that's fantastic. It needs a little layout work (particularly thumbnail size/organization), but everything is there, and that's the hardest part!

I noticed you're wanting to start with no limit, but let me mention something. If you DO decide you need to limit, you can prevent mass downloading/stockpiling by restricting downloads to one at a time, and no more than one download every 30 seconds. For regular users, like myself, that browse for textures when we're looking for something specific, this restriction would impose no frustration.

It's easy enough to implement in PHP, if you have a skilled coder. If not, I would be happy to 'give back' by developing it for you (though I'm sure you all would have no problem).

Anyhow, thanks again!

Uncle Pritt · 27-10-2009, 08:26 PM

Excellent stuff!! Thank you for this service!
Layout needs improvements, maybe with a side bar.

SR_6274 · 27-10-2009, 09:10 PM

This is awesome. No wonder this is the best CG community out there. Thanks a lot guys, and hopefully I can contribute images if you ever need them.

efi_ex · 27-10-2009, 09:37 PM

cool stuff, i really think thats the best collection i found on the web

27-10-2009, 12:44 PM	#1
Tom-3DT aka 'nosewalker' Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Worcester, UK Posts: 3,070 Thanks: 274 Thanked 62 Times in 36 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 5	3DTotal's Free Image Library FAQ & Suggestions It's Live! It's Here http://freetextures.3dtotal.com - Make sure you bookmark! This thread is for an ongoing FAQ, feedback and suggestions. This is currently a beta launch, we have new features planned and will adding 1,000's more textures every month but we wanted to kick things off, get it tested and get some feedback. FAQ 1. Can I use the images for free? Yes, as per the licence agreement, you can use any images royalty free within the following work definitions, either private or commercial: video games, printed media, movies, animations, websites, presentations, e-books, e-zines, advertising media, digital media – providing the images are embedded and cannot be easily extracted, so as not to be classified as re-distributing. 2. Can I sell a 3d model and include your images/textures with it? Yes, you can include textures when bundled with a 3D model, as long as the texture has been significantly modified to map to that model only. 3. Can I use the images in my own library or any other give-away? No, any other redistribution is strictly forbidden. 4. Can I help you guys in return? Yes! Number one, please please don't use ad blockers when browsing the image library or any part of 3DTotal.com, we only show relevant ads and they fund the services and site that we can give back to you. If you do ad block add www.3dtotal.com to your whitelist. We have lots of nice CG products in our shop too, books, mags, training, seamless custom textures 5. Can I contribute to the library with some of my own images? Yes, we will be adding this functionality soon. 6. Do we give any credits when using the images Maybe, it's nice if you can but not compulsory, if you can please list URL TO FOLLOW wherever possible 7. How many images can I download per day? We are launching the service without a limit to see how things go, however the agreement states this library is only to be used as and when you need particular images/textures. Stockpiling and mass downloading are strictly forbidden, please respect this and we may be able to continue limit free! Please post any more questions feedback here and we will reply asap, thanks, Tom Greenway Attached Images __________________ Forum Features Start your own portfolio here Request your awards here

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27-10-2009, 03:04 PM	#2
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27-10-2009, 03:49 PM	#4
rocneasta-3DT Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: 25m2 flat Posts: 6,180 Thanks: 128 Thanked 517 Times in 461 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 33	@ adding our own images - is this aimed at perhaps making a new texture dvd if the quality of photos are adequate when the added photos can be grouped or sorted? and what would the specifics in quality be in pixels dpi etc

27-10-2009, 06:21 PM	#5
Harvey3DT Freelance Photographer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Worcester, UK Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Great job everyone - one thing I have just noticed is that if you search for 'tree' it also includes everything keyworded as 'street' because if has the same letters in there. Anything we can do about that?

27-10-2009, 07:39 PM	#9
NinthJake The Ninth Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,807 Thanks: 99 Thanked 52 Times in 46 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Bookmarked and synced with Xmarks. Now I'll have access to it wherever I go

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27-10-2009, 07:49 PM	#11
Pedro Toledo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Austin - TX Posts: 434 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Awards Showcase Total Awards: 5	This is great! Thanks Threedy! __________________ Pedro Toledo. Manufato

27-10-2009, 08:17 PM	#12
inveni0 Man of the Hour Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Why right here, of course... Posts: 6,842 Thanks: 51 Thanked 46 Times in 42 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 5	Tom, that's fantastic. It needs a little layout work (particularly thumbnail size/organization), but everything is there, and that's the hardest part! I noticed you're wanting to start with no limit, but let me mention something. If you DO decide you need to limit, you can prevent mass downloading/stockpiling by restricting downloads to one at a time, and no more than one download every 30 seconds. For regular users, like myself, that browse for textures when we're looking for something specific, this restriction would impose no frustration. It's easy enough to implement in PHP, if you have a skilled coder. If not, I would be happy to 'give back' by developing it for you (though I'm sure you all would have no problem). Anyhow, thanks again! __________________ I need a 2D character and animation artist* (bright, vibrant, cartoony). Want more info? Interested? Just PM me.*

27-10-2009, 08:26 PM	#13
Uncle Pritt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Italy Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Excellent stuff!! Thank you for this service! Layout needs improvements, maybe with a side bar. __________________ my blog

27-10-2009, 09:10 PM	#14
SR_6274 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 6	This is awesome. No wonder this is the best CG community out there. Thanks a lot guys, and hopefully I can contribute images if you ever need them. __________________ My Web Site

27-10-2009, 09:37 PM	#15
efi_ex Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	cool stuff, i really think thats the best collection i found on the web

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