Sites to Buy/Sell 3D Models
polycounter lvl 9
Hello. Does anyone know of any websites to upload/sell 3D models? I'm looking for a place to make a little money that will pay the purchase price upon download. I don't want to do a monthly thing where I have to wait until the following month to get the money made from downloads in the present month, or do a weekly thing of similar manner.
Also, I'd like to know what people seem to be wanting more than other things, what's most popular in the downloads, etc. I can't really make much money if nobody's needing what I put up for sale. I particularly specialize in firearms, but firearms seem to be priced fairly cheap and don't seem to be getting very many downloads.
Any and all help is greatly appreciated, and I thank anyone willing to take the time to read this post and comment with a reply.
Also, I'd like to know what people seem to be wanting more than other things, what's most popular in the downloads, etc. I can't really make much money if nobody's needing what I put up for sale. I particularly specialize in firearms, but firearms seem to be priced fairly cheap and don't seem to be getting very many downloads.
Any and all help is greatly appreciated, and I thank anyone willing to take the time to read this post and comment with a reply.
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Some have been just selling from their site to get 100% profit, but how would anyone find the items if your site isn't the goto or popular site to find such assets.
^Then Its what happens to the price do you match other sites/peoples prices or put what you want for the items?
In addition to which sites are doing this, I also wouldn't mind if anyone has any tips to share that may help me to get more money quicker. I've been thinking selling a high-poly as well as a game-mesh version of things might be helpful in that. What about selling individual things and then also selling model packs at a bulk discount for all models included?
Like traffic cones and street signs would make a good pack.
But feel free to disregard what i'm typing here
Don't talk about a program unless you know what it is, use google, it is your friend. Unity isn't a modeling application, it is a game engine. And it has a store you can sell assets made from any 3d application.
http://unity3d.com/unity/asset-store/
You're quick to scold, ZacD. When I saw "game engine" on their website, I thought it was like UDK and went back to my project in Blender because I don't want to learn a whole new modeling program just to sell models. I'll look into the site more after I finish part of this model I'm working on.
You're still not understanding.
Please read: http://unity3d.com/unity/editor/importing
Thank you.
Fletch made it more clear, but thank you.
As for Unity, it's cool and something I may decide to submit to after a bit, but for now I'm looking for a website that will pay me immediately after someone purchases a model. Now, though, I'm starting to think that perhaps a weekly thing will suffice if no pay-on-purchase options are available. I'd rather not wait a whole month if I don't have to.
Again, I thank everyone for their advice, and I'm not dismissing any of it. I'd just like to know if there are any pay-on-purchase sites that I can go to before I start reading through weekly/monthly sites.
it seems to take a while to get to a point where you earn the maximum of 70% (starts to 50% and gradually climbs until you get enough sales)
but so far ive had one texture approved - no sales yet - but it was only a few days ago and ive uploaded more for approval
overall i like the site, seems pretty trustworthy and its part of this huge network as i mentioned so i can put my other digital efforts up there too
Firstly you want to be a modeller, then you will need to learn to texture it goes hand in hand, getting someone who doesn't understand 3D modelling to texture your model will result in a pretty bad texture. By all means ask that person to critique your work aesthetically, but unless they understand how UV mapping works, you will probably both end up being confused.
Also you would want to project the texture onto your low poly model not the high poly model - I suggest looking at some tutorials or buying some basic 3D modelling books and practice like mad - then show your work to other modellers, like here on polycount, and when people start to give you a thumbs up then you can start thinking about selling your work.
No one is going to pay for your stuff if it isnt quality and right now it doesnt sound like it's going to be. You should definitely learn how to do the work yourself. On top of that, I'm sure there are plenty of guns made on sites like turbosquid and similar sites that will probably be of higher quality. You definitely need quality and something that isn't already crowded in market like that.
You also will find statistics that shows which model categories, search keywords are more popular and help you decide what to model for sale.
Let me know if you have any questions.