Hello!

My name is Chelsea and I’m the Social Media Marketing Consultant here at Renderosity. I help spread awareness of Renderosity and all that it has to offer on social media and bring new members to the site. With this being said, I have been trying to think of ways to get you guys involved in this process and I think I’ve finally figured it out.

I would love to have the community create a cover photo for each one of our pages. We have pages for each of the following:

3D Studio Max

Blender

Bryce

Carrara

iClone

Photography

Poser

Rhino

Terragen

I’d like the cover photos to be changed out every two weeks so this will give everyone who enters a chance at being featured. You can choose which area you would like to create a cover photo for. The only thing I ask is that you use the same software to create the image as the category that you are providing the image for. You may also put your username on the photo in a small font size so that others know who made it. I have attached an example so you guys can see the idea I have in my head. The image size should be 828 x 475. You may also submit them as a reply to this forum.

I hope you guys will find this activity enjoyable. I really look forward to seeing what you come up with and I appreciate all those who enter and/or take the time to read this.

Thanks again,

Any who wants a PhD format ed for Facebook let me know I will get it to you.

No Daz Studio? Considering how much DS stuff is in the store these days seems a bit odd to leave it out

Created in a 3D software program and Photoshop (828x475, res. 240) Writers use 3D software to create book covers and story illustrations.

I'm still curious as to why there is no Daz Studio page?

and what if your proffered software is not one with a Rendo forum or area?

eg I'm a Sketchup user, rendering in Kerkythea and the like render engines. no Rendo page for us SU users....

@tparo It wasn't for any other reason than we didn't have the staff at the time available to look after a Daz Studio page on facebook as I recall it so it didn't go ahead.

@Khai

LPR001 posted at 11:47AM Sat, 20 August 2016 - #4280521

@tparo It wasn't for any other reason than we didn't have the staff at the time available to look after a Daz Studio page on facebook as I recall it so it didn't go ahead.

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Thank you for the reply LPR001, though I'm very dissapointed by what you have said its seems another indication that Rendo don't really want DS users in their forums, its also confusing as the OP post says you are trying to ''spread awareness of Renderosity and all that it has to offer on social media and bring new members to the site'' how is that going to happen if you cut out a large chunk of users, most of the items in the store are for DS and yet you don't seem to want to incorporate those uses into the community, or even to spread the word to new DS users - honestly this site has such a strange way of going about business.

Far from it tparo. When it was raised for discussion I think the two mods (and one of those was me) are not on facebook so we run a mile :-) Obviously it would have been a struggle back then. Chelsea the OP here is taking care of the social media side now so I would be of the opinion there is now no reason why Rendo do not have a Facebook page for the Daz users into the future. I would also assume that when Chelsea has made this post she has gone by her list of Facebook pages and now that you have raised this glaring omission it could be solved very quickly.

It's also a pity she is obviously too busy to reply as that unfortunately just reinforces the perception, or is it just that notifications are broken again here, although I seem to be getting them.

'old on

@khai.... what? LOL

Would it be possible to edit the original post and add links to those pages so we can see what is there now without having to search around on Fb for the official site?

I hardly ever go to FB, but here's the link that shows all the pages (until they can add the links to the OP), hope it works for you. I'm so not a FB person, it took me ten minutes to find my pass to even log on.

https://www.facebook.com/search/pages/?q=renderosity

Thanks Robert!

@tparo I am sure Chelsea will respond when she checks in.

@Khai ....................... nope still blank. I am trying though :-).

blank? blaaank?! how dare you.. I'm fully coloured in....

@Khai Do we need a Homeless3D Forum to cover everything that doesn't have a main?

I'm over the other apps gallery and I've been wondering if members that use other digital art software and apps would like to see an other apps forum where they could discuss the software they use, share their techniques, and show others what they can achieve by using these other software programs. Would you like to see something like that Khai?

LPR001 posted at 9:02PM Wed, 31 August 2016 - #4280614

@tparo I am sure Chelsea will respond when she checks in.

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Been 2 weeks since I posted, just wondering if we are going to hear anything on this?

I'm so very sorry about this. I am subscribed to this thread but I honestly haven't received any emails notifying me about a response (other than Boni's) so I just assumed no one was interested. I wouldn't ever intentionally read something and not respond to it. It is my fault that I haven't came back in here and checked. I admit that.

The in-office staff and I have talked about having a Daz Studio page but right now it isn't in the works. I will tell you what I told another member over sitemail. The reason for this is because the official Daz 3D page has 24,000+ likes. They do a great job with their Facebook page and if we create a page for Daz at Renderosity, the perception would be that we are trying to target their users and get them to come to Renderosity.

Again, I apologize about this. This is my first time making an official forum post so I've definitely learned a few things.

Thank you, LPR, for jumping in and wolfenshire for providing the links. That would have been a good idea for me to link them in the original post.

Thanks for your understanding regarding this situation.

Oh, that does make sense about not stepping on Daz's toes. Well, anyway, I'm fairly active in Photoshop and I think it would be fun to make banners for the FB page. and maybe for the software and Galleries there isn't a page for, like Sketchup, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dogwaffle, Writers Gallery, Digital Comics, and so forth... maybe the banners can say what software or gallery they are for and be used as a banner on the main Rendo FB page to show our diversity. (and really, I don't see any reason the other pages can't do the same if there isn't a banner available, after all, it's all one big family)

How about... we make a place to post banners, like a banner gallery or something. Then post a blurb in every Gallery and corresponding forum to post your submissions in the Banner Gallery. (with the correct dimensions). And then, hopefully, a collection of available banners is created to draw from. And maybe a recognition blurb in the Community forum to say who got their banner selected for that month. Maybe a template can be posted as well, so everyone is on the same sheet of music.

chelseawilliams posted at 6:43AM Thu, 01 September 2016 - #4281687

I'm so very sorry about this. I am subscribed to this thread but I honestly haven't received any emails notifying me about a response (other than Boni's) so I just assumed no one was interested. I wouldn't ever intentionally read something and not respond to it. It is my fault that I haven't came back in here and checked. I admit that.

The in-office staff and I have talked about having a Daz Studio page but right now it isn't in the works. I will tell you what I told another member over sitemail. The reason for this is because the official Daz 3D page has 24,000+ likes. They do a great job with their Facebook page and if we create a page for Daz at Renderosity, the perception would be that we are trying to target their users and get them to come to Renderosity.

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AHmm so are you saying that you don't want us DS users here? Got to admit that I rarely feel welcome and cutting us out of something that you claim is designed to bring the community together seems a bit clear, sorry but your reason really doesn't wash with me; do you really expect me to contribute to the community and spend in your store when you make it clear that we are not part of that community because you don't want to step on Daz's toes - are they buying you out as well as RDNA.

@tparo

Thank you for you concerns, but Chelsea didn't say anything that even remotely implies DS users are unwelcome, and it is perfectly acceptable to afford professional courtesy to the Official Daz page by not duplicating a FB page. I am very sorry you do not feel welcome and you may sitemail any incident that may have made you feel as such and it will be brought before the staff for appropriate actions. (this thread is not an appropriate place to air personal grievances). I myself am a Daz user and have never felt anything but complete acceptance of my art on Renderosity. My gallery is full of art created from Daz and Photoshop. I have won contests, been featured many times, had several articles written in the magazine about my art, and been awarded AOM. And, of course, been accepted as a Coordinator on Staff, and all as a Daz user.

Working together in a positive and constructive manner we can move forward to create a better art site. The idea to have members create banners is a wonderful step forward. You have my deepest respect for your passion to want Renderosity to be the best it can be, and I look forward to seeing you post art in your gallery, and perhaps even submit banners that can be displayed.

wolfenshire posted at 5:20PM Thu, 01 September 2016 - #4281752

@tparo

Thank you for you concerns, but Chelsea didn't say anything that even remotely implies DS users are unwelcome, and it is perfectly acceptable to afford professional courtesy to the Official Daz page by not duplicating a FB page. I am very sorry you do not feel welcome and you may sitemail any incident that may have made you feel as such and it will be brought before the staff for appropriate actions. (this thread is not an appropriate place to air personal grievances). I myself am a Daz user and have never felt anything but complete acceptance of my art on Renderosity. My gallery is full of art created from Daz and Photoshop. I have won contests, been featured many times, had several articles written in the magazine about my art, and been awarded AOM. And, of course, been accepted as a Coordinator on Staff, and all as a Daz user.

Working together in a positive and constructive manner we can move forward to create a better art site. The idea to have members create banners is a wonderful step forward. You have my deepest respect for your passion to want Renderosity to be the best it can be, and I look forward to seeing you post art in your gallery, and perhaps even submit banners that can be displayed.

Erm I never mentioned any personal grievances please don't put words in my mouth or meanings into my posts that aren't there. There is nothing positive or constructive about making a post about bringing the community together and then cutting out a part of that community because you don't want to hurt the feelings of your competitors; I'm at a loss to see how creating a Renderosity DS users face book page is duplicating Daz's page. Also there seems to be conflict of information as LPR001 seems to be under the impression that the oversite was do to lack of staff. And I removed my gallery a while ago when they made the adverts bigger than the thumbnails and cramped the images up so the adverts overshadowed everything.

@tparo

There is no conflict of information. Last year when the Moderators and Coordinators decided to open a FB page, there was limited people available. I was one of the first of the new Coordinators brought in to begin filling the staff back up. Since then, as we do have a full team again, it has obviously been discussed by the in-office staff and a decision rendered about a Daz FB page. And, you are absolutely correct that one shouldn't put words in others mouths or meanings into posts that aren't there. That is very good advise.

tparo - here is your exact statement below where you did put words in Chelsea's mouth,

AHmm so are you saying that you don't want us DS users here? Got to admit that I rarely feel welcome and cutting us out of something that you claim is designed to bring the community together seems a bit clear, sorry but your reason really doesn't wash with me; do you really expect me to contribute to the community and spend in your store when you make it clear that we are not part of that community because you don't want to step on Daz's toes - are they buying you out as well as RDNA.

Nowhere did she even somewhat imply that Daz users are not welcome here. Of course we accept ALL software users and appreciate all of the members we have here at Renderosity...no matter the type of art they create nor the software they use to create it.

Chelsea was sincerely apologetic and took responsibility for her not coming back in the forum and you completely twisted her response to suite you and possibly even try to get others to jump on board with you.

Baiting is against our TOS and it seems as though that is what you are doing.

I respect you and appreciate you wanting this to be a great and welcoming environment for all as we want the same thing and are continuously making progress to improve and reach the ultimate goal of UNITY - where we support and build each other up.

Respectfully,

Sorry guys, I completely agree with Tparo. Daz Studio users are not made to feel welcome here in so many ways, with this instance being the least of them. Having a Daz Studio Renderosity facebook page would not step on Daz 3D's toes in anyway I can see. Well no more than directly competing with them via a marketplace. In fact it does seem to show a cold shoulder to a large part of your target market and the community here. Especially to be highlighted a number of weeks ago and not to be corrected.

If it's not true don't tell me it's not true, show me. As I can show you a number of instances that indicate that it is the case in around this community and has been for a long time. And has led me to participate less and less over time.

By nature splitting the site and in turn the spin off facebook pages into directly competing platform themes is the opposite of unification of the community. It's a reinforcement of the splintered and tribal culture that has resulted from the polarising forum setup here.

A more unified approach imo for facebook would be a setup for example like:

Renderosity 3D Art Gallery

Renderosity 3D Mechanics Workshop

Renderosity Writers Guild

Renderosity Photography Studio

Renderosity Tutorials

etc

By categorising by genre or field rather than by platform you would see a more manageable setup staff administration wise and it would actually be more of a unifying influence across the entire community. Segregation of like groups rarely leads to an overall unified outlook across those groups. It tends to just build rivalry between the designated factions. Especially when some are left without a categorisation.

Try a little experiment. Take 20 children, give ten blue shirts and ten red shirts, then give a new toy to only those wearing the red shirts while the blue shirts look on. Then leave the two groups alone.

What would be the expected result? Who is responsible for the resulting actions by each group, the red shirts or the blue shirts? Or those handing out the red and blue shirts and giving new toys to only a segment of the entire group?

And how many red shirts will survive?

ducks

Thanks Khai :)

LOL....yeah, not a good idea to be in a red shirt, eh? ;)

Laurie