Someone passing off my work as theirs (maybe yours too?)
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Hey everyone! Strangely enough when trying to find an old thread on some crossbow forum, I came across a website where someone was claiming my work was their WIP.
here is the polycount thread for the project: http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=100712
And here is the fake:
http://forums.shadowdiablo.com/index.php?showtopic=5035
if you visit the forum itself, he has LOTS of threads with various WIPs, and from clicking around I'm certain I've seen most of these here on polycount before. Here's a link: http://forums.shadowdiablo.com/index.php?showforum=117
Now what's weird is.. why bother? I mean, the forum he's posted on is pretty much a graveyard. Is this just some guy trolling polycount? Should people be watermarking their stuff? Personally I don't really care that he's tried to 'steal' my stuff, I just thought it was damn strange. (If this is known about, ignore :P)
here is the polycount thread for the project: http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=100712
And here is the fake:
http://forums.shadowdiablo.com/index.php?showtopic=5035
if you visit the forum itself, he has LOTS of threads with various WIPs, and from clicking around I'm certain I've seen most of these here on polycount before. Here's a link: http://forums.shadowdiablo.com/index.php?showforum=117
Now what's weird is.. why bother? I mean, the forum he's posted on is pretty much a graveyard. Is this just some guy trolling polycount? Should people be watermarking their stuff? Personally I don't really care that he's tried to 'steal' my stuff, I just thought it was damn strange. (If this is known about, ignore :P)
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Heres some of the stuff that I am certain have made an appearance here:
There's also a few guns that I'm not certain if they belong to a polycounter, but at this point I'm fairly sure they don't belong to him.
Scar Light MK-16
M-308 Gunner (Metal Storm)
UMP45 Gun
Then again, I might do it anyway for lols.
And I kinda have to agree with Selaznog, I can't really understand why someone would do that, he is like the only one posting in that 3D subforum.
Maybe just trying to get some "fame" within that community?
Ah well, I guess people that see their work up there can just take down the images, rehost them and add the newlinks in their threads, that should fix it for now.
Yup and so sad! He needs attention It seems, that place is a ghost town.
Wouldn't be surprised if this was happening across the web. See what happens when you guys got talent.
watermark would prevent someone from posting It elsewhere, I guess this is why some people put the polycount mascot on their designs.
It's bad form to not reference the original concept artist but I don't think he's actually stealing the artwork?
from
http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1639106
the funny thing is.. the real artist is doing that in mudbox.
and the theif says hes done in zbrush
:poly127:
would be funny to see everyone replace their images so it makes this thief look like an idiot
He's also posted a 2d concept that's design-wise pretty much identical to the 'original' concept. This puzzles me.
Were you referring to my link? If so, check the bottom of the image...he's signed it as if it was his own work XD
http://forums.epicgames.com/threads/745124-HIGH-QUALITY-Game-Assets-Rigging-and-Animation-NEW
The same as here?:
http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1647009#post1647009
Maybe he can say whats up?
Haha, man, he even did a shoddy job of removing my url on the top right. Here's my original: http://haikai.net/gallery/rosie.jpg
Looks like those threads were taken down or something.
Oh yeah that's my friend Eugene, i'm pretty close with him, he doesn't steal (as far as I know) He does a lot of freelancing and was giving that lady concept as a task, i'm not sure about anything though, I think they people that maybe made him do that were the ones stealing?
Allow me to clarify: The 3d model you see is based on the concept I was provided by a client for a 3d art test. The original concept belongs to them (Earthlings) and the concept artist (Rabbiteyes). Sorry for any confusion. The 3d model rights to this particular character in my portfolio solely belongs to me.
I apologies for my delayed response I haven't been on the forums in a while and if something about my thread arises concern, feel free to get into direct contact with me via email: aleuus@live.com
All the best,
Eugene
Wait, what? The Rosie model is a direct rip from the image above but he's poorly cropped out the creators web URL. Nobody has made him do anything...
AAjohnny is talking about the other guy, not the guy mentioned in the first post.
If you are that bent out of shape about it why not contact the original concept artist and get the facts from him? Why do you think he didn't report me to to the admin yet? Because the company (Earthlings) made it clear that I would be using his 2d Concept for an art test for them. Maybe instead of trolling and slandering other artists you could invest the same amount of time into your own portfolios? Maybe a more productive way of spending your time?
All the best,
Eugene
Eugene
I am not "butt hurt"... well maybe a little...:) You would be too if you spent countless hours on a model and someone accused you of stealing it. Look, you are all missing the point in my particular case. I was given a 2d concept by a client to make a 3d model. What you see in my portfolio http://eugeneivanov.carbonmade.com/projects/2733842#1 and http://eugeneivanov.carbonmade.com/projects/2564919#1 are models I made from complete scratch in 3D. Every contract that I get I receive concept and or reference images to help guide me with the character design. I was not aware that I had to reference every 2d image concept artist I have had the pleasure of working with. I have sent an email to Rabbiteyes to get his input on the matter.
Almost every 3d model in my portfolio is based on 2d concept and reference image. Do you suggest I reference every single person that had something to do with the inspiration and design of a model? I think not. My portfolio exists to solely show case my skills as a 3d artist. I put my signature at the bottom because it belongs there.
Next time you have an issue with the validity of someone's work I suggest you contact them first and start your sewing circles second.
All the best,
Eugene
Also we take sewing very seriously here sir, I'm going to have to ask you to refrain from such speech.
Concepts from a video game, as long as you labeled it as such, it is fine to create art from concepts from video games, its basically fan art.
Concept art from another artist, unless its states you are free to use, I'd always ask the artist for permission before creating anything that is going to look pretty close to a concept. You can create work inspired by a 2d concept without any worries as long as it is just inspired by and not heavily referenced.
If I use a photo or concept as the main bases of a piece I'll always ask permission and credit them with the final piece. Also if I were to use textures from cgtextures or a tutorial, I'd credit that with the final piece as well.
Honestly, I am thrilled that everyone is so vigilant about authenticity of work. I really am. Helps me sleep better at night knowing that you forum vigilantes are out there dishing out web justice. It's great that you guys got that sh*tbag shutdown for the Rosie model. Your intentions were pure and I respect that. Just next time shoot me an email and I'll respond promptly before you commence flame mode. If it weren't my friend Johnny (aajohnny), I wouldn't even have known I was in your cross hairs. Took me by complete surprise. Hence, my butt hurtness
Funny fact: I actually got a job offer because of this whole negative fiasco. Guess it's true what they say: no such thing as bad publicity
All the best,
Eugene
Portfolio:
www.eugeneivanov.carbonmade.com
or made such accusations like:
or flame you in posts like
I think you get the idea. That post is the full extent of the "accusations". All that happened was this guy spotted some fishy behavior and was promptly corrected 2 posts down. You then came in and made a very polite response to an already resolved non-issue. Okay everything is settled, BUT WAIT you came back out of no where with your undies in a knot calling us all "shoot first ask later" vigilantes when in fact no one ever even took aim for you. I don't understand what is prompting this.
All the best,
Eugene
I'm a Full INT mage, ijs.
Do you mean... suing??
Sewing is serious bidness.