Giving models to other people.

Stinkfoot

I've recently gotten a request from an animator from a game company to use one of my models from my portfolio for animation, since he wants to show his animation skills but, lacks decent modelling skills to make a neat character for animations, and set his eyes on one of mine.

What are your stances on this?
I'm not to keen on handing out work, but it would mean some extra coverage of my would that's always welcome. (of course I'd have to set up agreements.)

but still do you folks often give away models/textures for these kinds of situations?

Shiv

if you are uncomfortable giving him your own stuff you could link them to the giveaway thread here on the forums, lots of sexy models on there he could use

PyrZern

Stinkfoot wrote: »

request from an animator from a game company

Isn't that's a bit ...... odd ?

Stinkfoot

PyrZern wrote: »

Isn't that's a bit ...... odd ?

Heh... I can see what you mean, they don't have a lot of 3D gigs there atm (featuring characters)mostly semi 2d atm I believe , and he loves to do 3D animations.

slipsius

is it personal use, or does he want to use it for work? "from a game company" implies using it in his game?

Stinkfoot

Personal use, if it'd was used for a game in the company I'd ask a fee.

heboltz3

As an animator, I can say that I've asked other character artists if I can rig/animate their characters for my reel/personal works, but I always make sure to ask before, even if its just for free or hosted somewhere. Having a kick ass model with proper topology can go a long way vs just some mannequin or 2nd/3rd rate mesh I could come up with myself.

I guess it comes down to what you feel comfy with.

MagicSugar

Stinkfoot wrote: »

Personal use, if it'd was used for a game in the company I'd ask a fee.

Or, your name on their shipped credit list.

If it's brand name studio. If nobody, yeah ask for a license fee (plus royalties if it'll end up in a commercial game).