I only use textures for very particular things, but I usually download free textures and manipulate them.
What is your favorite site for (completely) free textures?
Thanks!
What is your favorite site for (completely) free textures?
Thanks!
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Baroness of Buffet
- Aug 2006
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I try to create my own textures when I can. They're better quality that ones that I find online and I know they're original. But the again, I'm pretty lucky, when it comes to paper textures, I've got a whole warehouse of paper out the back and a scanner at my desk.
I used to use Mayang's textures quite a bit but haven't done in recent years. I think their website went down for a few years so I stopped relying on them. -
Renaissance
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Because of the copyright issues usually associated with "free", we usually create our own.
I also use filter forge for something quick.
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So there aren't any no-strings-attached free texture sites? Even if they are somewhat manipulated?Comment
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Blunt Dullard
- Apr 2008
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Changing a design a certain percentage to "make it your own" is a MYTH. Using any part of another persons artwork is a derivative and subject to copyright laws.Originally posted by skinnytieguy View Post
I strongly suggest you research copyright laws before launching your business. I believe there is a website PD often speaks of. Ahh, here it is.
http://www.copyright.gov/Comment
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Senior Member
- Apr 2010
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I understand copyright laws. I am asking this question in context of "free" textures. If a site or an artist offers a texture as free, and I manipulate it, then it shouldn't be violating any copyright laws. Am I wrong in assuming that?Originally posted by PanToshi View Post
Like I said, I rarely use textures in what I do, so I am unfamiliar with how they are obtained.Comment
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Senior Member
- Jul 2003
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"free" can bite you in the ass.
Even with 'free' images, we get a signed release. If we can't get the release, we don't use the image.
Textures, usually just make them up. Buda has a warehouse full of paper. We have a warehouse full of some of the strangest things imaginable. Fabrics, burlaps, plastics, glass, exotic and not so exotic real wood veneers, metals, meshes, stone, even the dust in the corners can be glittery fun stuff...I always keep the 2nd best scanner for this crap.
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Formerly the latter
- Oct 2004
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The bathroom. Usually at around 4 - 5 am. I always carry my Nintendo DSi with me in my robe pocket. (Keep it by the night stand for note jots)
I use most of my textures in low-rez, black and white stuff. It works well.
Some prime areas:
- the sink
- floor tiles
- window glass
- curtains
- reflective surfaces
- towels, facecloths
- drawers
- counter surfacesComment
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Blunt Dullard
- Apr 2008
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[I am not an attorney] Yes, you could be wrong in making that assumption. It depends on the EULA of the individual piece of art/texture/photo/drawing/type/etc/etc.Originally posted by skinnytieguy View Post
free of cost ≠ free from copyright restrictions.
For example: I give away free stuff, but my copyright states that the "free" item cannot be used for commercial purposes, cannot be manipulated or changed in any way, (non-derivative), and must be attributed to me.
Personally, I would get some "real" advice (versus from random folks like me on the internet) from an attorney about the legalities of starting a business, about the issues involved with copyright, C&D orders, liabilities, lawsuits, etc... but, that's just me.Comment
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*~*1010011010*~*
- Apr 2009
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Personally, I make them or take the pictures myself. I might end up with something that looks like something else...but, I bet it didn't start out that way. LOL I have a collection of junk in my basement for designing scratchbuilt models...old TV remotes, pill bottles, etc....and plenty of fabrics in that mess also. I just get out the camera and start clicking. Then...I'll change everything in PS. LOLComment
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≈ can't nudge this ≈
- Jun 2011
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I make my own also. Textures are everywhere; snap a macro shot with your camera for stuff you can't scan and alter it to your hearts content. It's not too difficult to make a texture seamless if you need it to be.
It's free and free from potential lawsuit (provided you didn't steal a camera, scanner, computer, software, or attempt to make textures from inappropriate hidden camera shots)Last edited by kemingMatters; 11-09-2011, 01:00 PM.Comment
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Senior Member
- Apr 2010
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Thanks for the input. You keep referring to "my business"...but this texture question is somewhat unrelated. Like I said, I rarely use textures, I was just curious so I have the information in my back pocket.Originally posted by PanToshi View Post
Thanks everybody!
Unfortunately I live in a small, clean apartment with not a lot of "natural" texture around... guess I need to find an abandoned warehouse with some crap in itComment
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Formerly the latter
- Oct 2004
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Some of the best commercial collections of good textures can be found in the world of 3D modelling.
You can also get texture generators which give you almost unlimited control at a fractal level. I have the AlienSkin texturizer Photoshop plugin, and for real nice grungy textures, the very excellent Machine Wash by Mister Retro.Comment
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I'm a little confused. Does this issue apply to everything? Such as fonts? Even if they are "free for commercial use"? Maybe I'm just ignorant but when things say free for commercial use I am just taken that to mean what it says...Comment
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