Forum: Poser - OFFICIAL


Subject: How Many Regulars in Poser Forum?

ladynimue opened this issue on Jan 29, 2003 ยท 97 posts


ladynimue posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 1:30 PM

Any Guesses, as to how many Artists visit the Poser Forum on a regular basis??

How many Poser Artists Call the Poser Forum their Home on Renderosity?
How many New Poser Members Visit Each Week?
What is the Most Asked Question of New Vistor of the Poser Forum?

How Many Poser Images are Posted on Average?
Each Week
Each Week Day
Each Week End

Help me out here Please!
Thanks Tons :)
ladynimue


dialyn posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 1:34 PM

Doesn't the Renderosity server keep track of information like that??? Are you looking for visitors that post, or just a guess as to how many people (artist and non-artist) visit without ever posting? That would be difficult for someone to determine who doesn't have access to server tracking info. What is the Most Asked Question of New Vistor of the Poser Forum? --- I would think the question be what question is most asked by new visitors???? I don't recall many questions beings asked of new visitors unless they post something interesting (which explains why no one asks me anything). In other words, I have no answers but I have plenty of extra questions I'm not using. :)


Eric Walters posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 1:37 PM

Hi LadyNimue Thanks for your comment on my discoDRAGNbabeV3 pic! I would say there are at least 20-30 names I see regularly. I've been a member since the old days when it was Willow's Poser Forum -before the days of Renderosity. There have been times when I have not participated much-and times like now when I am "back" again. Lessee about 100 per week-more on weekends. Eric



Spiritfoxy posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 1:43 PM

smile I am a newcomer to the forums, but have been posting to my Poser Gallery for a number of months. I would think that the server tracking information would be the best benefit to your queries, unless you want to set up an actual poll. I do not post very much at all, but I do keep track of all the posts that go through the poser forum, have them delivered to my mailbox. As far as newbies asking questions, most of us are just too intimidated to ask and newbies I notice have a tendency to be ignored for the most part with most hits going to the giants of the community....just my little humble observation. So, in light of this newbies feelings and observations, there are probably a WHOLE LOT of us that view the forum posts on a very regular basis that never say a peep. not much help, but thought I would just add my 2 cents worth -^..^-~~


RHaseltine posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 1:49 PM Online Now!

Why does my hair show up as dots? Where is blMilWom.obj? How do I make a BUM file? (declining)


RawArt posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 1:52 PM

I have only been here under a year now, and visit this forum several times a day (break up the monotony of work). I can pretty well credit this forum for teaching me all I learned about poser. I probably post something here every other day...and even as a newbie I was not afraid to ask my stupid questions...that is the best way to learn i think....and more often than not someone will take the time to respond...so newbies should not be afraid to ask anything. The most common question I think would be about newbies getting stuck with mike and vickies eyebrow setting :)


Eowyn posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 2:03 PM

I agree, the most common question is definitely about Vicki2's eyebrow settings. And I still don't understand what is so difficult about them ;)


amon_g posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 2:06 PM

I've been a member since March of 2000, but have only recently got back into the swing of things with the release of P5 (which, for me, works like a champ). Only this month did I start posting here mainly in the gallery. And this last month I have learned a WHOLE lot due to these forums. Rawnrr sounds a lot like me - learning and breaking up the monotony:). But I do have to agree with Spiritfoxy, it is kind of intimidating if you're not a "regular"... but it seems to be the same at other sites too. I guess you just have to take that plunge and if no one replies, no big deal - eventually someone will:) Now, that that's out of the way... As far as the most asked question, again I agree with Rawnrr it has to be the eyebrows... Well back to the monotonous task know as work... ~ amon_g ~


Desdemmonna posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 2:09 PM

I've been a member almost a year...while I'm online I usually just keep 'Rosity up in its own browser most of the day and check the messageboards or galleries infrequently throughout the day. My morning routine is... send man off to work, brew a huge pot of coffee, turn on computer, check my email and 'rosity. Nothing much to do when your waiting for a call from a temp agency :p


SAMS3D posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 2:13 PM

I have been a member here going on 3 years, I just started to post my work in my gallery, just cause I really don't think it is worth looking at until now (and that is a maybe), I am here most of the day from 6:00am - 7:00 pm EST, checking posts and seeing if I can help someone. I do post to questions to try to answer them, but only the ones I think I can help, those I can't I don't post so not to waste space and the person's time. It is hard for the newbies to get started, but if they come they will learn, okay to keep quite and in the background, but if you gotta a question you should ask, most will get answered. I agree with Rawnrr regarding the main question about Vic's eyebrows, but also where to put the files is a biggy too. Sharen


TCSP posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 2:20 PM

i hop between half a dozen forums myself, each having there own brand of information and circle of posters to rely on. i typically find what im looking for (assuming ive arived in search of answers) by reading back-posts and searching the forums for other assorted tid-bits that usually come in handy. so most times i dont feel the need to post, or respond to many. so all the forums i visit are home i suppose. in one fashion or another. there are names and attitudes and personalities you sometimes hafta wade through to get to information. i feel there is alot of bad writing in tutorials these days. sometimes only (computer-based) human-interaction... such as a forum, can help bring to light the answers needed to questions a newbie has. it is our most powerful asset as a progy user-base... to get in touch with other users in a descreet, non-aggresive format which allows us to be open and free to share with whomever, wherever they may be. im just here to read and learn... i have my life and friends in reality... ~;)


compiler posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 2:24 PM

I've been a member for 3 years, but only started reading and posting in the forum a month ago, while I was stuck with a Poser 5 question. I really wish I had come sooner. This forum is full of charming people, always helpful and with a seemingly bottomless well of knowledge. I got an answer to nearly all my questions in no time. Really like the place. These days, the winner question is probably "what program do I need to make MAT poses"... Compiler


elgyfu posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 2:36 PM

Been Posing since May bit only started coming here a few weeks ago and now its my second home! There are such lovely helpful people and it is great to talk to people who do not think I am completely barmy! I have seen a lot of questions lately on Vicky 3's head morphs - did noone read Daz's pages?


ford3auss posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 2:42 PM

I drop bye here at least 2 times a day, just to check on new post, i never realy post, i just read and learn its so great here, thank you all for the great info...


compiler posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 2:48 PM

Oh, and about how many pics are posted, just a little stat. I posted a pic at 6:30 pm french time. Checked at 9:30 pm french time and it was in 37th position. This is 1 new image every five minutes. It would be interesting to do a test at various times of the day and various days of the week (uh, oh, sounds like I'm going back into my stats...) Your thumbnails have to be really interesting, or have big watermelons on it, to get a viewing... Compiler


ladynimue posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 2:53 PM

dialyn Love your rainbow bridge image...
Not asking these Qs from an Admins point of view, just a kicking around one-friend-to-another conversation :)

Eric The New Magic Crystal is just too much fun!
I love the humor in your images. Great to have you back. :)

Spiritfoxy Trundle is wonderfully magical as are your fairies. Please in the future do not only peep .. let out a CROW ;]
If no one answers, tap me on the shoulder and I will pop in and do my best to answer your Qs or find someone who will :)

RHaseltine Where be your gallery postings ??? :]
Did you know that the Poser Forum Backroom is being Set Up to answer Just those questions. Isnt that waaaaaaay Kewl :]

Rawnrr Wonderfully wicked devil :)
I personally Hate Vickys eyebrows :]

Eowyn Serpents Songs Textures are amazing!
I still hate Vicky eyebrows :P

amon_g Look Ma is a classic beauty ...
Hey maybe you could help Kevin with some Poser 5 tutorials for the Backroom :)

Hi Des Great to see you,.. I love Absinthes eyes, Beautiful!
Great to have coffee with you in the mornings :)

great to see you Sharon Love, when the music died.
You give Soooo much to the community with your models, I am surprised you have time to answer as many questions as you do. Thank you for being such a big part of the Poser Forum :)

TCSP Looking forward to seeing something in your Gallery as well.
Having interests away from the computer is always healthy :)
Once the Backroom is open hopefully you will be like a kid in a Candy store learning all sorts of new Poser Stuff.

compiler Dragon Friend is so uniquely creative!
Thanks for adding to the questions base :)

welcome elgyfu I can hardly wait to see your first Rosity Gallery posting.
As to the Vicky Morphs. Yeah, sometimes its hard for New Poser People to find information and the correct links. That is why it is nice to have informative people, like yourself, to point them to the right way :) Thanks for being part of the Poser Forum.

ford3auss Do me a huge favor and go to your Rosity Gallery and click on the Edit bottom under your image. and reload Assassin Repents. This image was lost when Rosity Upgraded last Fall :) Great to see you here and be sure to post something new real soon :)


amon_g posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 2:56 PM

Ladynimue, I'd be more than happy and honored to contribute to the community. :)


ladynimue posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 2:57 PM

Yes I agree with you 100% Complier... There is really an Art as to the BEST time to Post your Art so it will have the Best Viewing "Legs". [no pun intended] Soo what do you all think? Based on Rosity Time - What is the Best: Time of Day to post an Image? Day of the Week To Post An Image? What is the Best Size to have your thumbnail? or does size matter ... when it comes to thumbnail size :P ladynimue


Dave-So posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 2:59 PM

I'm very regular... and I'm here pretty often, too... since 1/16/2000... Newbie question...what's Poser???? then...who's dork??? then...why doesn't my render look like the ones in the gallery???

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Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together.
All things connect......Chief Seattle, 1854



ladynimue posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 2:59 PM

OH that is wonderful news amon_g. Get ahold of kbennett and let him know what you would like to give him for the backroom :) ladynimue


c1rcle posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 2:59 PM

I've been lurking in the poser forum for nearly 2 yrs now, my doesn't time fly when you're having fun? lol


ladynimue posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 3:05 PM

Dave you have to put a warning on your newest Gallery Posting "Macho Man". NO Drinking Tea while Viewing
I was laughing so hard I had to wipe off my keyboard...
NOW that is ONE funny image ;]
Wow since Jan 2000, You just had a Rosity B-Day!
SooOOo happy to see you still here and helping out :)

ladynimue


dialyn posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 3:07 PM

I don't know how to maximize hits...I don't do naked people so I don't expect much in the way of views...and my best viewed graphic was a picture of grey box (go figure). I have increased the size of my thumbnails from 100x100 to 200x200 just because it gives a little more space for giving a better "teaser" for the graphic. Seems to me the question I'm seeing more and more is "help" as if the poor person has been stranded on a desert island with Poser. I wonder if, in addition to the tutorials posted on the Renderosity site, if there might be a usefulness to having tutorial links in the backroom (regularly updated, of course, because resources come and go). Glad you liked the rainbow bridge. Not much of anything, but it was from the heart. :)


Desdemmonna posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 3:08 PM

Thanks for the compliment LadyNimue :o) Damn...forgot the most asked newbie question...I've gotta agree with others on the Victoria 2 eyebrow thing...next to that of course is 'Where can I find insert item, preferably free??'...I've been guilty of the second myself many times, LOL! Its hard to keep to the monthly budget when so many wicked cool things hit the marketplaces at once :oD


ladynimue posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 3:09 PM

Hi there c1rcle :) Great to see you as well :) Love Sunset on a Balcony. Your use of lights and shadows is outstanding. And you have to have fun in life, or what is the point of living :) ladynimue


markm posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 3:12 PM

I Have been a member for..... well , it's been a while ( back when it was all just the Poser forum ) . I come here everyday but rarely post to any threads unless I have a question or to answer someones question . I work very slow ( maybe an image every three months or so ) so I really don't know when the best time to post one is .


ladynimue posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 3:13 PM

Ohh I have designed many website dedicated to the Rainbow bridge dialyn, so I know how heartfelt your image was to you and to many of the viewers. Thank you for posting. As to the backroom... Well I am just going to have to Drag Kevin in here from the Tavern to answer some of your questions while I fix dinner :) You Are GOING TO BE SOOooooOOOoo Excited when you see the final Project... but that is all I can say.. no no do not ask me anymore... ;] Kevvvvvvvinnnnnnnn...... ladynimue


ladynimue posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 3:16 PM

Oh Des, I know what you mean, I am addicted to Poser. My two 20 gig hard drives are overflowing with Poser stuff :( My bank account is drained montly. and and and I keep coming back for more. It's so bad that I am buying a New computer JUSt to hourse my Poser Programs and Items. And Yes I agree, where to put it all, and remember where you put it is a big concern :) ladynimue


Kendra posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 3:18 PM

"How Many Regulars in Poser Forum?"

Lol. Is that like 'How many idiots does it take to render a NVITWAS?" ;) (screw in a light bulb didn't seem to fit)

I couldn't even begin to guess. I'm here just about every day. Image posting I do on average of one every other week or so. Usually less than that. I joined in 2000 but didn't really start posting till later. (you C&D people were scary) ;)

...... Kendra


SamTherapy posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 3:19 PM

Dunno if I qualify as a regular. I've been hanging around this forum for around 8 months now. I learned a hell of a lot and downloaded many a good freebie thanks to the good people on here.

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ladynimue posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 3:23 PM

Hi markm The rose is lovely, so soft and very romantic. I am like you, I work very very slowly. That is the beauty of Renderosity, You can work at your own pace. NO one setting a deadline or looking over your shoulder to tell you that you HAVE to get an image finished! With that said ;] I look forward to your next posting :) ladynimue


xoconostle posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 3:23 PM

The thumbnail thing can be sort of an art in itself, when done thoughtfully. I'd like to think that whether or not the thumbnail images catches your attention in some way is more important than size, but I do tend to use the maximum size allowed, since that makes them more "readable." What's the most common thumbnail image theme? Victoria's bosom. But you knew that. Hey ladynimue, you rock as a Moderator. Glad you're here.


Dave-So posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 3:23 PM

ladynimue... thanks :) I was going to do a "head-on" view, but thought about the TOC ;) It was actually a quick one in response to a thread at the Yahoo Poser list asking whether Mike was gay or not, and the feminine aspects of Vic3 male morph.... Yep...I've been around a long time...even though I may get a bit punchy at times, I truly love this place....even like some of the people here... I think I have been here actually longer...back when willow first started whatever it originally was...PFO, and all that stuff...and then even before that...since Poser 1 and whatever list was in existence...can't remember..it may have been on AOL at the beginning.... Still can't use Poser worth a darn, but I have a good time :) This post is a bit off your original intent, but I just need to say its sure great having someone so positive around..thanks... You may have noticed I tend to be a bit on the negative side of some things...but we do need the devils advocate to keep everything on an even keel :)

Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it.
Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together.
All things connect......Chief Seattle, 1854



ladynimue posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 3:27 PM

Kendra ** Mermaid Lagoon is amazing. I love how you rendered the water. I can see a tutorial there easily :) I would image you have tons of information you could share with the rest of us :) ladynimue**


ladynimue posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 3:34 PM

xoconostle You Rock as an artist.. Best Friends is one of my Favorite Images. I love to go back to it when I am having a down day... it always makes me smile. I agree with you about the Thumbnails. They can make or break an image and to be honest can make the difference between people viewing or not. I have seen it go both ways. So make sure your thumbs are up to snuff :) And Always include a thumb if you want your image to be seen! Ta DA Thank you also for your kind words. All the Rosity Mods Rock - and do such an Outstanding Job - each and everyone of them! It's such an honor to be able to work under the wing of two great mods as Lyrra and Kevin. And to be assigned to this wonderful Forum :) I likes it here ;] Thanks to everyone for making me feel so welcome :) ladynimue


Kendra posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 3:37 PM

Thank you ladynimue. :)
Actually, for me to get a decent looking body of water is an accomplishment as it's one of the hardest things in P5 for me. I tend to Forrest Gump my way into it. :)
I tweaked a water material someone posted over at PP and made sure I had a light under the surface facing up. Then I just play with the Diffuse and Translucence colors. :)

Thanks for the comments. :)

...... Kendra


ladynimue posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 3:38 PM

Hi Sam I would call you as Regular as the rest of us Poser People :) I still think your self-portrait really is amazing work . So fun to start getting to know you all and put names to Images :) ladynimue


rain posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 3:42 PM

I've been here since April 1999 (oh my! how time flies) and I was on the original MetaCreations list waaaay before that. I started with Poser 1. I'm here every day - at least 4 or 5 times.
I read all the posts and once in awhile feel compelled to put in a reply but most of the time I just lurk. I tried to keep up with the art gallery but it's so big now that I tend to miss a lot. I enjoy seeing all the wonderful artwork and sometimes I post a picture there but I'm always hesitant about doing that. I don't know why - everyone has been very kind.


ladynimue posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 3:42 PM

Here comes Kevin, he can answer ALL your backroom Q's :) I know you have tons of them I have to fix dinner... Be Back Later ... Keep those Questions and Answers coming In ... ladynimue


ladynimue posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 3:47 PM

rain Chandra Shows Off is so wonderful I can hear the charms on her ankle as she dances :) Love your gallery, great to have you here :) ladynimue


kbennett posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 3:52 PM

Howdy all. Did I hear my name being called out there? Don't want to hijack the thread, so I'll be brief ;) amon_g, you said you'd like to help out... so what do you say to making some P5 tutorials for us? You get to choose the topics ;) The same goes for all of you good folks. If you think you've got a tutorial or two tucked away inside of you and you'd like to share it with us, we're more than happy to host it here in the backroom. Wanna take a sneak peek? Don't take any notice of the seriously grim banner and navigation bar, they're just placeholders. If you want some really good ones, why not have a crack at the mini contest? So much for being brief ;) Kev.


hmatienzo posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 4:00 PM

Going on 2 years, I think... Not as many renders as some, slightly over 100 so far during this time. Visit this place daily, it's like home... Most asked by others... Why is the Top20 not fair, and Do you believe there is too much nudity in the Galleries??? At least judging by this Forum, LOL!

L'ultima fòrza è nella morte.


TCSP posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 4:02 PM

ladynimue, thanks. i have some isp server space i use to show friends my work in progress but its not capable of hosting many files. i work primarily in animation rather than still, my background being in miniature and stop motion animation. so the only images i have are single frame renders of a bigger animation. poser is just another foray in the CG realm. im not exclusively working with it. ~;P


Rhiannon posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 4:06 PM

Lady Nimue, I pop in pretty much every day, may not post anything in the forums, but I read 'em. I've been a member for quite some time, probably over a year, but have only been fairly active for about 6 - 8 months now. I usually check out the gallery every other day or so ... everyday when I have downtime at work. I try to get at least one image in the gallery every week, sometimes more when I have the time. :-)


ladynimue posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 4:16 PM

Yeah Thanks Kevin,.. Ohh the Backroom is looking Grand!!!!!!
Thanks for letting us take a quick look-see while the cyber paint is still drying :)

Hey there illusions Shock in the Fairy's fountain has always been one of my all time favorites :)
Thanks for your input. I know from viewing the galleries that lack of clothing is a Poser BIG concern ;]

Hi hmatienzo "Run, Phoebus, Run!" is a classic! Your gallery is filled with Warmth and Whimsy ;]
As much as I agree about the most asked questions you posed from others, However...

What's the "New to Poser" People Need from the Poser Forum, and what can the Regular Members help them find.

As well as what do the Regular Members want from the Poser Forum.

ladynimue


Lyrra posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 4:18 PM

How many regulars? about 50 names I see EVERY day. Another 150 or so that I recognize. Plus a slew of used-to-be-regulars that pop in occaisionally. I've actually been on the board since it first started, but never spoke up much in the forums :) Common question? "who are Dork, Posette, Mike, Victoria, Victor,etc. and where can I get them?" "Where can I get "x" free?" (I usually let LittleDragon get those at this point. He frightens me grin) "Why does vicky have evil eyebrows?" and of course Vicki 3 brings so many more questions with all those bloody injection files sigh We get about 100-200 posts a day, about 100 images a day (I might be off as Nimue is the Gallery mod right now). Weekends are busier, especially Sunday afternoon. I told Kev that if nobody entered the banner contest we should do it in Creepy Clown motif smirk Kev wanted Pink Pony but Nimue went screaming out into the night ... and she's such a sweetie we don't want to upset her Lyrra the Sleepy



ladynimue posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 4:22 PM

Hey TCSP.. Drop me an IM to your site ... I would love to view your works :) Rhiannon Your images are flawless.. I love your autumn lady... she is beautiful beyond beauty! ladynimue


ladynimue posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 4:29 PM

So great to have you here :) Thank for coming, I am in the tail end of fixing dinner. and have to scoot... ladynimue


ladynimue posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 4:32 PM

Hmm let me rewrite that... I am finishing up cooking dinner, but will come back on later :) If not I shall see you all in the Morning, as I have been online since 2AM> Night All :) ladynimue


SAMS3D posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 4:39 PM

boy Ladynimue, what a great question....this was so interesting, read all the posts. Thanks for being here. Sharen


Rhiannon posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 4:52 PM

Awww, thanks LM, I really appreciate it! :-) Great questions, and I just realized I didn't answer the "most asked" question. One that I see alot is the "out of memory" error that we've probably all had at one time or another when trying to render. HUGS


Poppi posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 4:56 PM

I joined in 2000 but didn't really start posting till later. (you C&D people were scary) ;) lol@Kendra... I've been here for about 3 years. and, i post alot....just talkative, i am. to me...the most oft asked question seems to be: when i go to put on clothing, my figure disappears. best time to post to gallery? that's a stumper.


JohnF1964 posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 5:04 PM

I've only been using this user name for a couple months, but I've been a member for a couple years. When I got my new computer I couldn't remember my user name so I set up a new one. I don't post too much here, usually when I can't find an answer in a search, but I do enjoy reading the forums, and come here every day.


Tashar59 posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 5:16 PM

I've been here a little over a year. I check the forum about 3 or 4 times a day. I've had only 1 question in that time not answered. Folks here have gone out of their way to help me with stuff I don't have the apps to do it myself. Nu-bee's should not be afraid to ask. I try to answer what I can. One of the most common questions is "out of memmory error," some file is not in the right place. Best time to post, got me on that one, is there one? Tashar 59


TrekkieGrrrl posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 5:19 PM

I'm here every day and have been for about a year now. Posted my first pic in May last year after lurking for a while. About at the same time I started playing more intense with MAX and I found out how to create simple things. Textures at first. The some day I decided to have a go on a so-called morphing prop. I made a crushable beer can. It got LOADS of downloads in very little time, and, as they say, the rest is history G I then became known (at least to some) as "The Queen of Trash". I THINK it is something good ;o) Newbie questions... I've seen a lot of newcomers lately, asking on how to create clothes for Poser. Also the everlasting question "why does my figure dissapear when I try to add clothes" WHY couldn't CL (or MetaCreations) have made Poser usee the doubleclick for ADDING clothes instead of replacing? That is MY eternal question to my self. Unfortunately I haven't answered it yet :o)

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praxis22 posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 5:39 PM

Not sure how long I've been here, but I've been here almost every day since, (provided i have access to a computer) I've even logged on from airports, etc. :) later jb


hmatienzo posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 5:57 PM

Thank you sooooo much for your sweet words about my pictures, Ladynimue!!!! You made my day! -Heike-

L'ultima fòrza è nella morte.


Patricia posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 5:58 PM

Been here almost daily for a year now--it's part of my routine and my 3 cats love having a lap that actually sits still available for 6-8 hrs. a day ;) Most-asked question has gotta be the Everlasting Eyebrows question. Best thing about 'Rosity for me is the fun of hanging out with other artists and learning stuff from 'em. Used to be, I would shut myself up in my studio for weeks at a time, then go to a sci-fi convention somewhere to sell my stuff, and see dozens of my buddies over 3 frenetic days, then go home and do it all over again....for like 15 years. This is much nicer :)


Firebirdz posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 6:17 PM

I come in here almost everyday as this is one of the most briming forums I know. And of course, Poser is my favourite topic. The Cummunity is soooo helpful and alot of talented and knowledgeable people. As for Thumbnails, I like to do them 200x200 cos I'm fussy about having different sizes of thumbnails in my gallery - but that's me. I may change the size of a thumbnail though, if it gives the effect that I'm looking for. Firebirdz


geoegress posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 6:39 PM

I'd really like to know how many unique hits this site gets and how many active galleries? For a fact many if not most regulars have multipul nicks.


ladynimue posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 6:46 PM

Dishes are in the dishwasher and Dogs even helped with the Pre-wash ;]
Angel (the TV) show is not on yet... so Im back for a bit:)

Sharon I agree with you 100% this was a fun conversation :)
Thanks to everyone for taking the time to join in :)

Rhiannon Ohh yesss the dreaded Out of memory, we shall have to make sure that Kevin addresses that question in the Backroom FAQs , Thanks for the reminder :)

Hi Poppi I have always enjoyed your images, No Jewels No Helmet is one of my favorites of yours :) Not only are you a wonderful artist but also an excellent story teller.
The mysterious where did my people go Not to be confused with where are vickies clothes ;] is another great FAQ for the Backroom!

Welcome JohnF great to see you tonight :) I look forward to you posting some images to your gallery. Happy to have you around and thanks for being here to help out the others, that is very thoughtful of you and much appreciated.

beryld Ancient Art is wonderful, so full of mystery and wonder :)
I am so happy that you have always had your questioned asked. I think some questions just go unanswered simply by the sheer number of threads posted to the Poser Forum, as well as the time of day they are posted. Some questions, like images, just simply get lost in the shuffle.

If you every have a question that you need an answer to, do one of two things. Wait a bit and re-ask. If no one answers it again. please IM one of the Poser Mods. We are here to help :)

Hi ernyoka1 look is a wonderful depiction of innocence and wisdom. Perhaps you can give Kevin some clothing modeling tips and tricks he can use in the backroom ??

praxis22 you are most welcome, and thank you for posting. Geez if you can do that with Poser 3 I can only imagine what you will come up with next ;]

Heike your images always bring a soft smile, thank you for posting.

Patricia Well I really must insist that you post some More images to your gallery! PleaseeeeeeeeOk not Insist [that was rude] .. how about Beg ;] King of the Rock is wonderful. We are very happy to have you here as well !
How in the world do you type with three cats on your lap???

Firebirdz Your V3 bunny is a hare above the rest of the Neekid Vickies!
Very innovative and man that must have taken HOURS to render! Great job!
Great ideas about the thumbnails, thanks for the input.

ladynimue


ladynimue posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 6:54 PM

Attached Link: http://www.renderosity.com/index.ez?viewLink=319

**hey there geoegress** Love how you created Planets within Poser! Very kewl! Great questions by the way. I presonally have Noo idea how many "current" hits the site gets a day. The above link will take you to a page with a lot of stats that might help answer some of your Q's :) ladynimue

ladynimue posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 7:11 PM

Thanks so much to everyone for the most wonderful evening! I really enjoy getting to know you all a little better, each time we do this :) What an amazing group of Artist! Wishing everyone a week filled with magical moments and wonderful rendering :) See everyone in the morn! ladynimue


ladynimue posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 7:19 PM

Attached Link: http://www.renderosity.com/messages.ez?ForumID=12356&Form.ShowMessage=1076135&Reply=1076475#41

Be sure to pop over and take a look at the backroom Also I would love to see some Images in the Banner Contest when I awake tomorrow morning HINT HINT HINT ;]

See the link above, that takes you to Kevin's posting in this thread, that takes you to the links to the backroom and the Banner Contest :)
Whew that made my fingers tired.
Or you can just click Banner contest at the top of the Poser Forum, but what fun would THAT be ;]

I am really excited to see what everyone will come up with. Ohhh this will be Just TOOOoOOOo much FUN!!!!!!!!!!

OK, I really really really, am going.....

Night all
ladynimue


rain posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 7:29 PM

Night, ladynimue. Nice to have you here :-)


Poppi posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 7:35 PM

g'nite. and we are very lucky to have you as our mod. this was nice.


melanie posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 8:04 PM

I've been a regular for....eek!....I've lost track, it's been so long. I go way back to the old PFO days, before Renderosity even existed and I remember the transition of PFO into Renderosity. I come in about twice a day (morning before I go to work and when I come home). I don't think there's a day that I don't visit at least once. Melanie


EricofSD posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 8:32 PM

I started out on the Bryce forum several years ago and was there a lot. In fact, I was anti-poser and pure bryce at the time. Now that I have poser, I'm like here every night and visit the bryce every other night. Go figure.


layingback posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 8:59 PM

Been here about a year. Come here often! Learnt much/most of what (little) I know about Poser 4 here following threads. Mostly post in the (now self-help) Poser 5 Beta forum, while I try to keep the faith that P5 will work somehow, some day - not too optimistic though... 'Til then still using P4 exclusively.


Bobasaur posted Wed, 29 January 2003 at 9:10 PM

I surprised myself last night when I checked my "member since..." column. Though a member since 5/2000, I actually started spending time in the forums around 9/11. I'm here multiple times each day (which explains why it's so darn hard to get any animating done!!!). I didn't have a gallery up till the Animation Section opened up in the Free Stuff area. I added a couple of stills at that time as well just in case I needed to be a snot to anyone.

Before they made me they broke the mold!
http://home.roadrunner.com/~kflach/


lhiannan posted Thu, 30 January 2003 at 2:31 AM

I've been a contributing member since 8/26/01 and a rare commentor to the Forums. I visit Renderosity every morning and at least once more at some point during the day.


PointLady posted Thu, 30 January 2003 at 2:38 AM

Hi Ladynimue & fellow poser members, This is a post from a different timezone than most of you, as I live in the Southern Hemisphere, East Coast Australia, so it is hard to participate in an active thread like this (I mean when most are 'live' online)so my post will probably not get seen by most, being the next day for you all, and there will be many more newer posts by then. I have been a member since June, 2001 but have not posted except when P5 was being shipped. I do however, read the forum on a regular basis and have learned heaps from other posts with questions needing answers, sooner or later I find something I wanted to know about too. I have not posted any images purely because I have not made a good enough one I thought,(only in my own 'eye', but one day, maybe I will. I have only just now begun to delve into P5, which just sat on my computer, waiting for the 'light to come on' in my brain and begin to demystify it. I have been using what tutorials I have found so far, and look forward to more, hopefully of the 'simple' sort - do this and then do that, with steps I can follow hands on, for all the rooms, then eventually this will sink into my memory banks and no longer be "gawd what do I do now to get what I want". Hopefully when you get the Backroom up and running smoothly,there will be more of the sort of tutorials I need, and I am sure, lots of other people also need these sort to, just to get going and learning how to use P5 without being confused about all the information needed to be entered just to do something right. So much to learn. I have seen so many people come and go from here since I joined, you get to remember certain names from posts, for whatever reason people move on and new ones come in, but in all it has been a great place to be a member of, it becomes like a big diverse family spread out over so many countries, all willing to help each other out - in all a GREAT COMMUNITY. Thanks to you ALL. Cheers from DownUnder, JAN


c1rcle posted Thu, 30 January 2003 at 2:38 AM

thanks ladynimue :) I've always had trouble with the lights but I'm getting there at last, just have to work on getting the rest of it right next ;)


Darkginger posted Thu, 30 January 2003 at 2:52 AM

I'm here most days, if only briefly, in between dog walking, chicken feeding, cat tending, husband placating, working (!) and fighting back the piles of housework. Been around for a year or so now, and I post pics from time to time - if I ever do anything that I'm even slightly pleased with. Haven't had much 'art' time recently - seem to have been running on the spot since Christmas without getting anywhere! I would say that 99% of what I know about Poser, I learned in this forum, just by reading the answers to other people's questions. I don't post often enough for anyone to 'know' me, and sometimes that's hard to remember when I feel I know so many people here through their posts! February resolution - to make more (some!) time for 'artsy' activities. The chickens will have to fend for themselves!


mon1alpha posted Thu, 30 January 2003 at 6:51 AM

I visit most days..post whenever I've got a piece of work nearly ready :) and check out the freebies lots of times during the day lol. Oh come on be honest, most of us do :)


amon_g posted Thu, 30 January 2003 at 7:00 AM

mmmmmmmmmmm... must post something for the banner contest... I think ladynimue's subtle hints are working:) And, I'd like to personally thank ladynimue for starting this thread. I think it has given a lot of people the opportunity to introduce themselves to the rest of the community. Well, at least that's what it did for me:) And thanks for your comments on my gallery:) ~ brent ~


CatDabbler posted Thu, 30 January 2003 at 8:21 AM

Member Since: Tuesday, December 14, 1999 I visit everyday, mostly as a lurker ;) I post an image now-and-again. Wish I had time for more. Lynn


hogwarden posted Thu, 30 January 2003 at 9:00 AM

Ohhh... I'm here too! Mainly as a lurker, but I like to help out with problems, too. Member since can't remember, about 2 years.


ladynimue posted Thu, 30 January 2003 at 9:33 AM

melanie Rolling in the Grass is wonderful fun. I can visualize the lion scratching his itch :) Oh, please do us a huge favor, go into your gallery and Click on the EDIT button under the thumbnails of the images that are missing (white box with red x). This will restore your gallery images and still leave the member comments :) Great to have you, I bet you have seen some changes to the site over the years and some amazing Art posted to the Rosity Galleries.

nu-be "Novy Rossiya" is a wonderful new twist on an old theme. I see you use a wide variety of 3D programs. We would love to get a cross-over tutorial on how Poser interacts with them :) Oh, and I agree with you totally the only dumb Q is the one you dont ask! That has been my Motto for Years!!!! :) Hey thanks for stopping by the Printing Forum ;]

EricofSD NightTree is beyond amazing. You have really taken Poser to the next level with this image. Very much like an etching. As with most of us, blending Poser with other programs has become an Art in itself. You blend both programs beautifully.

Hi layingback We look forward to your First Official Rosity Poser Gallery Posting. Good luck with Poser 5, keep playing with it, and hopefully some of the tips and tricks in the backroom will help us all (myself included). I still cling to my comfy Poser 4. Its my security Poser Blanket ;]

Hello there Bobasaur I have the image of Taming Technology running through my head at least a dozen times a day, each time my bad bad bad puter acts-up ;]. Ye Gads 2000 I think we have a winner for the earliest dated member so far :)

lhiannan Long Journey Begins is soOOoo Wonderfully innovative, your attention to detail is outstanding. This must have taken forever to pose! Great to meet you Ihiannan, I want to read more!!!!!!

Welcome to the realm PointLady I do hope you will send sunshine to those of us stuck in the land of ice and snow :) I understand what you mean about P5. I bought mine before it was even shipped. It sat unopened for several months. I finally upload it to my computer just a couple weeks ago. I too eagerly await the P5 Tuts for guidance. Looking forward to your Gallery Postings.. :)

c1rcle Oh yes, we need a Whole Room just dedicated to lighting! Why dont you start gathering some lighting questions and well see if we can get them answered.

Darkginer Love your ladies, especially "Voluptua", nice to see everyday-people depicted in Poser Art. Hey I think you have a grand idea Damn the Chickens Full Art ahead! ;] Great to have you here, thanks so much for sharing your wonderful talent with us :)

Hi mon1alpha Spiderchick 8 has some outstanding detail work!
Oh, I also love the freebies section and am a regular traveler: Freebies, Market Place, Forums, Galleries ;]

Hey there CatDabbler Great Christmas Card.. I am hiding it from my cat, I dont want him getting any funny ideas ;] Well, looks like we have a new winner to the longest member bragging rites wow 1999! Great to have you here CatDabbler. Ohh and please do click the Edit button on the thumbnails of the images in your gallery that are blank (white square red x). That way you can re-upload your image and the Rosity Comments will still be there :)

hogwarden I love the Abstract edge you have given your Poser Images. Just too kewl :) Thanks for being here to help others. It is very appreciated by the Mods as well as the Rosity Members :) _________________________________________________ What a fun way to wake up this morning. Great to meet everyone! ladynimue


TrekkieGrrrl posted Thu, 30 January 2003 at 9:47 AM

Ladynimue :o) Thanks for the kind comment on my pic and generally thanks for this thread. Also I'm pleased to see the way you find a picture at everybody's gallery and say something nice about it :o) You must have seen quite a lot of pictures. I was wondering... When you look at for instance my gallery, what made you look at exactely "Look"? I mean I like the picture myself but it hasn't had many views nor comments and could easily have been overlooked if you didn't look at ALL the pictures (If so, you must have totally square eyes by now ;o) ) So.. Any criteria (thumbnails?) or did you just pick a random pic in each gallery?

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ladynimue posted Thu, 30 January 2003 at 10:09 AM

Morning amon_g, Ohhh Thank you SooOOOo much, I am overjoyed that you will be entering a banner in the Forum Banner Contest!

Kevin (kbennett) has worked so hard designing your backroom, I would hate to think we would not have a wonderful new Banner to fly atop the New Extension of the Poser Forum!

However, we are just the New Kids on the Poser Block, and ...
I Propose we do this for Lyrra! She has put in SooooOOo many Long hours here for such a long time! I dont need to remind any of the Regulars; but to the Poser Forum Newbies, Lyrra has given of herself unselfishly. She has been and continues to be not only a faithful moderator of the Poser Forum but a dedicated Poser user!
Lyrra possess an unconditional love for this Forum and its Members :)

Lets Show Lyrra How much we appreciate all the effort she has shown us!
Lets make this the best Banner Contest Rosity Has EVER SEEN!!!!

Contest Rules

Enter Contests Banners Here


amon_g posted Thu, 30 January 2003 at 10:15 AM

Ooooooo... A dedication to Lyrra. Sounds like a plan;)


Peggy_Walters posted Thu, 30 January 2003 at 10:16 AM

I lurk here every day. Try to help out when I can, but I am still learning. I use Poser 4, 5, Vue, and Bryce on a regular basis. I also have Rhino and Xfrog, but have had no time to learn them yet. I love this community! Time spent reading the forums is time well invested. Always learn something new every day. Thanks to all! Peggy

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http://www.lvsonline.com/index.html


EdW posted Thu, 30 January 2003 at 10:38 AM

This thread made me curious, so I went to my profile to see how long I had been a member. I knew it had been a long time as I've been around since the days of Willow and Grey..... Feb 1999. I don't post a lot in the forums.... do try to help answer some questions... no gallery images simply because everything I do is animations. The only pics I post are frames from an animation or a quick pic of a item of clothing or a prop I have been working. Ed


ladynimue posted Thu, 30 January 2003 at 10:56 AM

Hi ernyoka1 The "edited version" of your Q": Why did you pick That Image to comment on?" Thumbnails and a very fast Cable Modem are a great starting point! When Officially viewing the Poser Galleries I view each image! Time permitting I try to leave comments. As a rule though, when viewing for pleasure, I depend almost totally on the thumbs. If you have a great thumb, you have a view from me! Also, there are times I will be drawn in solely by the title. Put up a catchy title and Ill look!. I have my list of favorite Artists, which is forever growing, that I just out-and-out enjoy viewing their works. I seldom look at an image that does not have a thumb. What is it that grabs me about a thumb? As you can guess by my nick (and Rosity Gallery), Im an Arthurian Legends devotee. So any glint of armor, fairy wing, a dragon scale, a unicorn: You pretty much have me hooked for a look! I also love to see new techniques, strange textures, or odd brushstrokes. I will sit at my computer in the early morning hours and open each image in the General What is New Gallery. If I see an artists work that really peaks my interest, I will get sidetracked to their gallery for hours, opening each thumb and really enjoying their images. Not unlike taking a private tour of an Art Museum in your jimmies with no make-up just waaaaaaay fun! As you know, as well as I, that it is impossible to view every image in every gallery. But oh how I love viewing them one image at a time :) As to your image Look, the relationship between the father and son, the old and the new, a passing of wisdom - made me feel good! To me that is what Art is all about Touching the Viewers emotions :) Thanks for the great Q :) ladynimue


ladynimue posted Thu, 30 January 2003 at 11:30 AM

Hi Peggy Dance Lessonis Pure Magic! I loved the posing of the mouses feet. I agree with you about reading the forums, amazing the information/tips/tricks everyone is so willing to share! Thanks for joining us :)

Wow EdW You have been here a long time! I would love to get your views on what you think makes a good Thumbnail and Which images catch your eye in the Poser Galleries! I look forward to viewing the frames to your animations :)

ladynimue


ladynimue posted Thu, 30 January 2003 at 11:39 AM

Thank you so much, we eagerly await your entry to the Poser Banner Contest! I shall keep a look-out for its posting :) Have a wonderful day everyone! ladynimue


Flak posted Thu, 30 January 2003 at 6:00 PM

I'm an irregular visitor. Mainly live in Bryce and Lightwave. My gallery consists of 1 (count em :D) images.

Dreams are just nightmares on prozac...
Digital WasteLanD


ladynimue posted Thu, 30 January 2003 at 7:14 PM

Wow Flak, That is SOME Epic Image :) Amazing to say the least. How long did it take you to create? Can hardly wait to see more Gallery Postings! Welcome to the Forums! ladynimue


ShadowWind posted Fri, 31 January 2003 at 1:51 AM

As usual, late in answering these type posts. I've been on Rosity since August 2001. I started with Bryce, then Poser and now mostly I do Vue/Poser 4 combinations, along with a lot of 2D elements. I used to post about one a week, but now I post basically one over 2-3 weeks depending on what's going on at the moment or how inspired I am. I dabble in straight 2D and photography as well. To me, the best time to post is Monday afternoon around 3:00pm or so. Wednesday-Saturday has always been a bad time for my work as far as views go, and never on a holiday. I consider Rosity my "web" home, but I only get a chance to read the poser forum itself once in awhile. My problem is I'm interested in too many things at once I guess. :) I have Rosity as my home page and have a browser usually open with it most of the time I'm working or just in the background.


ShadowWind posted Fri, 31 January 2003 at 2:04 AM

Creating the proper thumbnail is an artform all in itself and it's something I generally agonize with a lot, even more than the artwork. When you don't usually have big breasted women in your images, it's a lot harder to pick one that grabs the audience's eyes. I usually try about 20 different thumbnails before deciding on one and even then, I've changed them out a couple times if I was wrong. Using the whole image depends on what you want to portray or the gallery you are posting in. I find that the Poser gallery seems to like the tease, and so I try to find the most attractive piece of the image, while the Vue gallery for instance likes the full image. It also depends on whether one part of an image can portray what you are trying to "sell" to the audience.

The only rule that I know of is that if there is sexy elements in the image, that is probably your thumbnail. The general audience seems to like women in their pictures and seem to gravitate toward such thumbs. In 2D, my Tale as Old as Time picture was getting buried when I had a picture of the Beast, but when I changed the thumb to Belle, it got lots more views.


Valandar posted Fri, 31 January 2003 at 9:15 AM

Deba uba zud zud, a num num. A hu-repa, hu-repa, a num num. Sounding off for roll call, I guess. ^_^

Remember, kids! Napalm is Nature's Toothpaste!


lhiannan posted Fri, 31 January 2003 at 9:18 AM

And then there are the odd few. I have an image that shows the front upper leg of a lion and a dagger and it has become one of my most viewed and most commented images. Ever so often people reassure me that all is not lost :)


Valandar posted Fri, 31 January 2003 at 9:23 AM

By the way... May 11, 2001 was when I joined.

Remember, kids! Napalm is Nature's Toothpaste!


raven posted Fri, 31 January 2003 at 5:29 PM

Member since Saturday, August 07, 1999. Boy, has it been that long?!



ivyroses posted Fri, 31 January 2003 at 5:58 PM

My name is Ivy & Im a poserholic. It all started way back in Sept of 2000. To this day I blame Lannie & Cooler for this addiction. With my college course work & other things I have cut back on my renders. I get atleast one gallery worthy graphic done a month. Additional renders when I actually have a minute. Some months may very. Offer only good in Nebraska l


ladynimue posted Sat, 01 February 2003 at 1:35 PM

ShadowWind You know I have admired your gallery for such a long time. As much as I love your Dolphins and The Buffy series - The Adventure's Club is my favorite to date of your postings. Thanks for your excellent advice on creating thumbnails :)

Hey there Val Your Stone Lady is electrifying! We will have to grab a P5 Hair tutorial out of you ;] Thanks for dropping in for the role call also thanks for the great models you have created for the rest of us to enjoy :)

lhiannan Excellent Thumb, I know the texture intrigued me to take a look :)

raven Youve done some amazing texture-work with Grim Decay.
So happy to see that so many of you have been around Rosity for so long :)

Hi IVY Winter Hunt is wonderful.. I love the snow.. You will have to give us a tutorial on that as well :) Welcome to the Rest of the Poserholics! I remember the first day we ran into each other, how is your car doing? ;] Your textures are fantastic and I look forward to seeing new items in the Marketplace for our Poser Creations.

Great to see so many new faces and so many old friends :)
ladynimue