Redforward - Networking for 3D artists

Sean VanGorder · Jul 2011

Someone linked me to this new site the other day, and so far I'm really impressed.

http://www.redforward.com/

It's basically a linkedin for artists in the game/tv/film industry. It has a really nice selection of news and other articles on the home page, and a pretty slick interface. The ability to set games as your default news feed is a nice touch. Once you register, you can network with other artists and even set up a portfolio within your profile.

Feel free to add me.
My profile

Joshua Stubbles · Jul 2011

ja, is nice.

My linky if you want to add me.

DeeKei · Jul 2011

http://www.redforward.com/network/profile/1678/po5wkNeolnayuT3gYCsxw1Fw8tBQJsfibI4tYiQ6/Daniel_Kim.html#summary/

My profile link if you guys want to add me. Though now that theres Google+, i dunno if i can keep up with too many social network sites

Ace-Angel · Jul 2011

I think I need to seriously drop Facebook at this point...as Dee said, too many darn social sites!

Will Faucher · Jul 2011

I agree, what the hell. You just can't keep up with them. Ugh.

maze · Jul 2011

...and why would you need to keep up with them!! I only have a linkedin and thats more than enough for me. anyways

Ace-Angel · Jul 2011

maze wrote: »

...and why would you need to keep up with them!! I only have a linkedin and thats more than enough for me. anyways

I don't know about you, but I like keeping my childhood friends in close contact on a social site...

Andreas · Jul 2011

Whatchu guys mean 'them'; surely theres only fb and linked in already? Not too many. Also agreeing with Ace... if you don't use fb, you need friends, and to start meeting new people

I tried shutting down my facebook; lasted about a month. All the new people I'd meet, wanted to stay in touch through facebook. Its the new email.

Will Faucher · Jul 2011

Andreas wrote: »

Whatchu guys mean 'them'; surely theres only fb and linked in already? Not too many. Also agreeing with Ace... if you don't use fb, you need friends, and to start meeting new people I tried shutting down my facebook; lasted about a month. All the new people I'd meet, wanted to stay in touch through facebook. Its the new email.

Facebook, LinkedIn, Myspace (although its dead now), Google+, RedForward................

A-N-P · Jul 2011

This looks like it could be cool.

Profile, adds welcome.

Rai · Jul 2011

Andreas wrote: »

if you don't use fb, you need friends, and to start meeting new people I tried shutting down my facebook; lasted about a month. All the new people I'd meet, wanted to stay in touch through facebook. Its the new email.

So, because I don't use a social site to spam people requests with.. I have no friends? =[

[HP] · Jul 2011

Heh, why not, here:
http://www.redforward.com/network/profile/1712/FdknYqyf0CaWK7uCJL0r8QWxNZ6Rkc8yKn2jl8UM/Helder_Pinto.html#summary/

Justin Meisse · Jul 2011

Andreas wrote: »

Whatchu guys mean 'them'; surely theres only fb and linked in already? Not too many. Also agreeing with Ace... if you don't use fb, you need friends, and to start meeting new people I tried shutting down my facebook; lasted about a month. All the new people I'd meet, wanted to stay in touch through facebook. Its the new email.

I haven't actually made new friends or met people through facebook - I've found real life to be the best social networking platform.

maze · Jul 2011

Justin_Meisse wrote: »

I haven't actually made new friends or met people through facebook - I've found real life to be the best social networking platform.

this resumes what I think.

Wells · Jul 2011

Andreas wrote: »

if you don't use fb, you need friends,

:poly128:

oh lawdy, is this what the kids think these days?

Will Faucher · Jul 2011

Sectaurs wrote: »

:poly128:

oh lawdy, is this what the kids think these days?

I'm pretty sure that's not quite how he meant it. :P

haiddasalami · Jul 2011

Meh made one though probably just gonna stick with G+. Added people

Sean VanGorder · Jul 2011

I don't think this should be considered in the same vein as facebook and G+. I'll still be using G+ as well.

IMO...

Redforward = industry specific version of linkedin/cool news source

G+ = better version of facebook

skylebones · Jul 2011

I like the idea of an industry specific one.

All up in this.

Wells · Jul 2011

Prophecies wrote: »

I'm pretty sure that's not quite how he meant it. :P

ha

this is the internet. everything must be taken out of context!

Sean VanGorder · Jul 2011

Oh wow, I sent in some feedback suggesting they add some more linkedin-like features to the networking aspect, and the founder of the site emailed me back personally. According to him, they will be adding a lot more features for professional networking in the coming weeks. Should be cool.

haiddasalami · Jul 2011

SeanEG wrote: »

Oh wow, I sent in some feedback suggesting they add some more linkedin-like features to the networking aspect, and the founder of the site emailed me back personally. According to him, they will be adding a lot more features for professional networking in the coming weeks. Should be cool.

Looking forward to the features.

megalmn2000 · Jul 2011

Hi people, I just want to announce you that Redforward is not a direct competitor of Facebook or Google+. It was made to help artists on the industry to have a chance to socialize with the others. So it's made to complement the other social networks.

By the way, here's my profile :
http://www.redforward.com/network/profile/22/NG3XlhSdFoLW4RN9dfPejej4cBl6elmJsIYwTtma/Minh_Nhat_Le.html#summary/

Rico · Jul 2011

I like the idea of an industry specific social site.

Feel free to add me.

http://www.redforward.com/network/profile/1720/suxnzqrTjxsTTxZXPN0Rkcqd8ozsrL6YDdUx32M2/Miguel_Rico.html#summary/

haiddasalami · Jul 2011

Heres my link:

http://www.redforward.com/network/profile/1713/e6BD1k7OhnISRNUlty76nSxBh6NCdBXVnpJKyJzY/Alistair_Braz.html#summary/

JasonLavoie · Jul 2011

Hey, I really dig this site

Sean had posted it up before on FB but never got a chance to look at it... this has now become my homepage

Add me if you like:
http://www.redforward.com/network/profile/1733/FtyErSZj6rz6Cb9vjk5X9HVrlARkvrUFNSamESkl/Jason_Lavoie.html#summary/

A-N-P · Jul 2011

SeanEG wrote: »

Oh wow, I sent in some feedback suggesting they add some more linkedin-like features to the networking aspect, and the founder of the site emailed me back personally. According to him, they will be adding a lot more features for professional networking in the coming weeks. Should be cool.

Did you include the ability to comment on the news in your list? If not I'll mention that to him

Would be a cool addition to discuss the new posted up on the homepage with fellow industry guys.

Sean VanGorder · Jul 2011

A-N-P wrote: »

Did you include the ability to comment on the news in your list? If not I'll mention that to him Would be a cool addition to discuss the new posted up on the homepage with fellow industry guys.

Nah, I didn't mention that, but it sounds like a good idea. You should go ahead and contact him about that. So far I've been very impressed with the way he handles user feedback. I submitted a bug I found yesterday and it was fixed within 20 minutes.

soulstice · Jul 2011

Feel free to add me too. Just signed up, looks great!

Gav · Jul 2011

Signed up as well - looks good, though I'm not sure how different it is from something like CGHub or my current linkedin situation. Seems cool though - i'm having issues with posting images, not sure if it's something on my end or not $:\$