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TenserknotTue, Dec 02
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BobbSun, Nov 30
When I started here back in April...
I thought, this is where all the most prolific artist had gone, from the other places. And there were so many great portfolios to have a look at. admire and appreciate.
But now, half a year later, the new art being posted is ... somehow less. the lustre has warn off
I thought, this is where all the most prolific artist had gone, from the other places. And there were so many great portfolios to have a look at. admire and appreciate.
But now, half a year later, the new art being posted is ... somehow less. the lustre has warn off
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You speak from my heart
In between, I wanted to create a thread like this (What's going on with RH?) ... but I have a lot to do in the adult sector at the moment ... and somehow I didn't feel like creating another thread with zero responses ...
In addition to the pictures mentioned (where there are still great things, of course, which I happily shower with my likes), the feedback and conversation (OK - let's call it chatter for fun) is also somehow in the basement.
I have no idea why that is (OK, many good people have turned their backs on RH)... but I miss the days when we encouraged and helped each other... or just had fun talking nonsense.
In between, I wanted to create a thread like this (What's going on with RH?) ... but I have a lot to do in the adult sector at the moment ... and somehow I didn't feel like creating another thread with zero responses ...
In addition to the pictures mentioned (where there are still great things, of course, which I happily shower with my likes), the feedback and conversation (OK - let's call it chatter for fun) is also somehow in the basement.
I have no idea why that is (OK, many good people have turned their backs on RH)... but I miss the days when we encouraged and helped each other... or just had fun talking nonsense.
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thirdeyezennicai
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Fri, Nov 28sometimes I feel like I might have actually started at the worst time because while I did join in April last year, I didn't really dive in til September that same year.and everything felt like a home for artists and vendors prior.
in the process, I have befriended people like MrTaured and even spilled out tips on doing what I do and now they're no longer on Renderhub which saddens me a bit.
while things may be slow right now, I still think there's possible chance a key event would turn things around for the better. who knows what the future may hold...
in the process, I have befriended people like MrTaured and even spilled out tips on doing what I do and now they're no longer on Renderhub which saddens me a bit.
while things may be slow right now, I still think there's possible chance a key event would turn things around for the better. who knows what the future may hold...
thirdeyezennicai
Karma: 13,833
Fri, Nov 28at this flashpoint in time, I am incredibly blessed to have even interacted with many great, fascinating, and even visionary artists (and vendors alike). I do further encourage more interaction so all parties involved can feed off each other's passion and creativity for something grand.
Belmontty
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Fri, Nov 28MrTared was constantly leaving nasty comments on my gallery and others too; he was quite aggressive. so...
thirdeyezennicai
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Fri, Nov 28admittedly, I was a bit put off with his direct agressiveness but he was very chill in my PMs for the times we've actually talked and in my gallery.
I was not aware about the situation with your gallery and others and for that, I am sorry that has happened for which I could have stepped in and mediated the problem. not that I am responsible for his behavior, but to ensure people are treated kindly.
I was not aware about the situation with your gallery and others and for that, I am sorry that has happened for which I could have stepped in and mediated the problem. not that I am responsible for his behavior, but to ensure people are treated kindly.
Pushee-Ri
Karma: 38,651
Fri, Nov 28@IAmAFox:
" It does feel.. quiet doesn't it... "
You're absolutely right!
And no - I don't miss the excited, inappropriate cackling of some discussions at all
... but the current quietness feels kind of strange to me. It's like antidepressants: they don't just smooth out the lows, but unfortunately also the highs. So at the moment, it feels (to me) more like bobbing around in calm waters than gliding rapidly over the waves.
But that could just be me...
" It does feel.. quiet doesn't it... "
You're absolutely right!
And no - I don't miss the excited, inappropriate cackling of some discussions at all
... but the current quietness feels kind of strange to me. It's like antidepressants: they don't just smooth out the lows, but unfortunately also the highs. So at the moment, it feels (to me) more like bobbing around in calm waters than gliding rapidly over the waves.
But that could just be me...
kwerkx
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Sat, Nov 29Renders were attacked. Products were attacked. There was a purge. The vitriol, the accusations.. who needs that? New folks might liven the place up; but after all that nah.. for me a light touch is best.
The novelty of anywhere wearing off is inevitable. The initial feelings go away after a while.
I think some of the forum drama over the past few months has certainly impacted the vibe here - being worked up or stressed out doesn't help with creativity.
Sometimes I think there's also just an ebb and flow for things. There have been times where I've been on a roll with renders, other times where there's just nothing coming, and other times where I just pop out "DAZ Slop" which at least puts something new out there.
I think some of the forum drama over the past few months has certainly impacted the vibe here - being worked up or stressed out doesn't help with creativity.
Sometimes I think there's also just an ebb and flow for things. There have been times where I've been on a roll with renders, other times where there's just nothing coming, and other times where I just pop out "DAZ Slop" which at least puts something new out there.
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Honestly, I'm on a roll right now with starting a new series. But creating for me is not a consistent thing either. I just make stuff when it hits me. Plus, right now, my glasses are giving me headaches and making me nauseous, whichmeans I have to make time to go get new glasses. So I can only sit in front of this screen for so long before I need to walk away for a while.
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Pushee-Ri
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Sat, Nov 29I'm sorry about that (your glasses). It's always annoying when you can't work (or can't work properly) due to circumstances beyond your control. I had that recently too (badly sprained wrist): it was TERRIBLE!
And even if you only create renderings when it hits you (i.e., not permanently): Each of your images is worth every second of waiting
And even if you only create renderings when it hits you (i.e., not permanently): Each of your images is worth every second of waiting
ArtbyMel
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Sat, Nov 29Aww, thank you for such kind words! And yes, it is frustrating. I'm going to make an appointment today online to get re-checked. I'll still have to wait for the new glasses, but at least it'll be in the process.
There are still some good pictures appearing in the gallery . Seen a few new people . I still look in every day , though not had much chace to render much , with family matters , an playing BO7 , just busy in general . But it does seem a whole lot quieter.
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Same here. I'm reading your experiences, I feel you.
I started studying 3D by chance a couple of years ago, cuz I found myself with a career broken by Covid and a lot of free time.
At first as a simple pics renderer in Daz, then I felt the urgence to create something that was really mine. I then started modeling, finding out a completly new amazing world I dindn't even imagine I would be so passionate about.
I joined RH last year, in November, to join the Winter Contest. I realized my first model, the North Star, and wow, a lot of people REALLY loved for her. Also, having the opportunity to be among some really amazing artists, to really improve myself, getting some inspiration, learning from others, was fresh air to me.
However... I don't know, those sensations faded in time. I'm now feeling like I arrived in the wrong moment. Somehow, "too late". I thought it was just me, but now I see I'm in good companly, hehe.
I started studying 3D by chance a couple of years ago, cuz I found myself with a career broken by Covid and a lot of free time.
At first as a simple pics renderer in Daz, then I felt the urgence to create something that was really mine. I then started modeling, finding out a completly new amazing world I dindn't even imagine I would be so passionate about.
I joined RH last year, in November, to join the Winter Contest. I realized my first model, the North Star, and wow, a lot of people REALLY loved for her. Also, having the opportunity to be among some really amazing artists, to really improve myself, getting some inspiration, learning from others, was fresh air to me.
However... I don't know, those sensations faded in time. I'm now feeling like I arrived in the wrong moment. Somehow, "too late". I thought it was just me, but now I see I'm in good companly, hehe.
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Tenserknot
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Sun, Nov 30There definitely was a golden age for 3D, and a golden age for the Daz/Poser marketplaces of 3D, but both are past. (Been doing 3D for 15 years)
We are now in th e age of AI.
We are now in th e age of AI.
Bobb
Karma: 1,018
Sun, Nov 30I feel that the best is yet to come as the tech improves and devolves down to become more and more accessible to the average person. I use photogrammetry and have struggled with it for a few years. Now, the latest iteration, guasian splatting, is truly amazing. It just works.
TheSte89
Karma: 1,054
Sun, Nov 30"We are now in th e age of AI."
Yes. That's not something I necessarely condamn, on the contrary. I only blame myself to have approached this world so late, cuz I enjoyed all this for a very short time.
Yes. That's not something I necessarely condamn, on the contrary. I only blame myself to have approached this world so late, cuz I enjoyed all this for a very short time.
Pushee-Ri
Karma: 38,651
Sun, Nov 30@Tenserknot:
"We are now in the age of AI"
Maybe that's true... but how long the age of generative AI will last is questionable (at least for me).
Today, I looked at some AI work by a user whom I respected 2-3 years ago for his progressive and somewhat innovative approach to generative AI.
Well, what can I say: the images were technically a little (!) more perfect than they were back then... but that was about it. In other words, there has ultimately been no (or hardly any) progress in this area of image-generating AI.
Instead, it's all becoming more and more boring: nothing new under the sun... and it's been that way for years. All I can do is yawn loudly and profusely.
YAWN
"We are now in the age of AI"
Maybe that's true... but how long the age of generative AI will last is questionable (at least for me).
Today, I looked at some AI work by a user whom I respected 2-3 years ago for his progressive and somewhat innovative approach to generative AI.
Well, what can I say: the images were technically a little (!) more perfect than they were back then... but that was about it. In other words, there has ultimately been no (or hardly any) progress in this area of image-generating AI.
Instead, it's all becoming more and more boring: nothing new under the sun... and it's been that way for years. All I can do is yawn loudly and profusely.
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Excessive
Karma: 8,862
Sun, Nov 30it bums me out when I see somebody with years of steady work and progress get a whiff of AI and just ... stop doing anything but AI. when the bubble pops and all this free compute stops being free I feel bad for those people, it will be like heroin withdrawal..
SnarlTheWerewolf
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Sun, Nov 30I think part of it comes down to a lot of people fall into one of two buckets. Love to consume X, love to make X. If you just want to see the output, AI is probably gonna be what they want. If you enjoy the creation process, then you'll be the most happy making the output.
Bobb
Karma: 1,018
Mon, Dec 01You nailed it!
We've had this discussion many times in many forums over the years. We've come to call it 'playing with dolls'. The process of loading a scene, either inside or outside, then adding characters, dressing and posing them is great fun. I can easily spend many fun hours playing with my favourite characters before bothering to set a scene to render. In many/most instances, a screenshot is good enough.
We've had this discussion many times in many forums over the years. We've come to call it 'playing with dolls'. The process of loading a scene, either inside or outside, then adding characters, dressing and posing them is great fun. I can easily spend many fun hours playing with my favourite characters before bothering to set a scene to render. In many/most instances, a screenshot is good enough.
ArtbyMel
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Mon, Dec 01I tried AI for a time, when I had a computer that was not all that powerful. But when I realized how all that data was gathered, I was like, oh no way!! Besides, I love the whole process of creating art. I do not make models, I just don't have the time to learn it, heck Vue took years to learn and I'm still learning! I re-learned how to use Daz after years of Poser. I used to make Poser lighting and it did sell very well.
I just like to make art with all the awesome models and textures folks create. That's my 3D passion and I'm very happy that I get to do that.
I just like to make art with all the awesome models and textures folks create. That's my 3D passion and I'm very happy that I get to do that.
Excessive
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Mon, Dec 01it's OK to not be an expert at every sector of CG, it's a gigantic library of mostly-unrelated skills and while there are some polymaths that can do it all, it's absolutely fine for hobbyists to just be normal people who know some stuff.
