RE: Render Use

[Ray]

Lately people using 3D abstract renders has become a problem. For some reason, people think that they can use whatever they find. This is not the case! There is a difference between render packs and pieces of art that people make for showcasing. If the artist says "Ok" to you using the render then by all means, go ahead. However, if it's a collaboration between themselves and others or if they made it to be a piece for showcasing then DO NOT USE IT. It is ripping, just like using fan art in a tag/LP/wallpaper is ripping. I realize this became a problem when somebody made a resource thread and put up renders that are not for free use. Some people saved them and have been using them since, not aware that they are ripping another's work.

Here I will differentiate them.

This is an example of renders that are up for free use:
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/...e+-in%3Ascraps

An easy way to tell that they're up for free use is that the artist who made them took the time to .zip or .rar the files into a convenient folder for you to use.

This is an example of a render that is NOT up for free use:
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/...e+-in%3Ascraps

The easiest way to tell if it's not up for free use is by checking to see if there was any post-work done to it to make it more aesthetically pleasing.

Do not use a render if you have any doubts, instead contact someone or try to find the original artist to get their permission.

[Veritas_Aequitas]

I second this, and this should be stickied in my opinion.

[Dogenzaka]

Well thanks for the free renders (the actual free ones) lol they're good.
Sorry about using EnvyMe's, I had no idea it wasn't for free use because I think I downloaded them from CME x__x

Either way, if I can get the permission, it'd be nice. I sent EnvyMe a PM about it on DA, hopefully he/she will answer.

[Ryu]

This issue has caused several problems in the past, so I'll sticky this for now. It's important that everyone here is aware of which renders are usable and which are not.

Also, if you're not entirely sure whether a render [pack] you've found is free for use; always be sure and ask. Often you can just comment on someone's devArt page or contact them via email, MSN, AIM or Yahoo. It only takes a few minutes and some patience, and by simply doing that you'll avoid the possibility of being accused of ripping later on.

If you have any questions regarding the subject, individual render packs, anything in that direction, please feel free to ask here or ask me personally. Any rude or otherwise discouraging replies will of course be deleted and their posters warned or banned. ;3

Edit; editing the thread title if you don't mind.

[Ray]

Don't mind one bit.

But yes, there are precautions that can be taken. Don't just assume that everything on the internet is yours to use.

[Dogenzaka]

I re-did my tag without that render.
I pentooled a similar looking design


I took that pentool, shrunk it, re-arranged it, duplicated it, smudged, erased, blah blah, used it to its potential instead of the render.

And I used some yellow splatters.

It looks a little different, but thankfully not too much ^_^