Question 1

Where can I use 3D models?

Accepted Answer

3D models are used in a variety of mediums including video games, VFX and movies, animation, illustration, commercial advertising, architectural projections, engineering visualizations, 3D printing, academic projects, scientific and medical imaging and computer-aided design and manufacturing CAD/CAM.

Question 2

What does Royalty-free mean?

Accepted Answer

Royalty-free describes intellectual property that can be used without having to pay royalties. Once a one-time fee is paid for a royalty-free license, the buyer is free to use it without having to pay recurring fees to the intellectual property owner.

While a royalty-free license gives a person the right to use it, the intellectual property still belongs to the original owner. Anyone who buys a royalty-free license is entitled to use the same content. In other words, royalty-free content is not exclusive.

However, there are many perks of using royalty-free content. A buyer does not need to attribute the owner and each content can be used as many times as desired in as many projects as possible.

Question 3

How can I use 3D models?

Accepted Answer

Generally, you use 3D models with 3D-viewing/modeling softwares. You may also retouch them as far as their terms of use allow. Some image/video-editing softwares are able to import them too, with or without the use of a plug-in.

3D models are used to portray real-world and conceptual visuals for art, simulation and are integral to many different industries, including in augmented / virtual reality applications and the metaverse.

Question 4

What is a stock 3D model?

Accepted Answer

A 3D model is a 3D digital representation of any object or surface using a 3D modeling software. 3D models can be viewed, scaled, rotated and modified in any angle using compatible 3D softwares.

A polygon is a basic 2D geometric shape made out of straight angles and lines that, when placed together, make up a polygonal mesh, or a 3D model.

The number of polygons in the mesh is called poly-count and the polygon density is the resolution.

The more polygons an object has, the better is its detailing and quality. Thus high-poly objects are best for photorealistic 3D visualizations such as commercial product renders, lifestyle 3D images, VFX and 3D animations. Low polycount (low poly) objects are commonly used in game development or digital e-commerce tools like the 3D product configurator.

Stock 3D models come with a license that gives the buyer permission to apply them according to the terms of use.

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