Working with External 3D Models

Believe it or not, there is a market for good 3D models.  For example, an architect would like to showcase a living room and wants to place an unusual table in front of the couch -- or an artist may be creating a space scene and needs a decent spaceship.  A hobbyist may just enjoy putting together full scenes but they may not have the ability to create individual pieces themselves.  In cases such as these, customers will shop at online 3D shops.

One such shop is called TurboSquid (http://www.turbosquid.com/).  I want you to create an account at Turbo Squid because we will be downloading some of their free models.

I would also like you to create an account on ShareCG.com (http://www.sharecg.com). This site has a lot of different pieces that you can buy, sell, share, or download.

Here are some other options for buying/selling 3D Models:

• Shapeways
• EverMotion
• CGTrader
• The3DStudio
• Renderosity
• 3D Ocean
• 3D Expert
• Creative Crash
• Falling Pixel
• Sculpteo

Here are the royalty rates, from best to worst:

1. The 3D Studio - 60%
2. 3D Exchange (tie) - 60%
3. Creative Crash - 55%
4. Renderosity - 50%
5. Daz 3D - 50%
6. Turbosquid - 40%
7. Falling Pixel - 40%
8. 3D Ocean - 33%