http://forums.cgsociety.org CGTalk, the CGSociety's official forum for digital artists 120 en-us http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=1107187 Posted By: secretasianman
Post Time: 05-15-2013 at 04:21 PM
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i have read other posts and i know that yall are wanting to change some stuff here at cg talk, i have been pondering a few things and wanted to see what you guys thought of it.

this site has not changed in a long time and has not really been updated. in a way i love it b/c it hasn't b/c its a comfort thing that it is a place that is fond to me. but on the other hand it does feel like it does need some change just for tidiness.

one of my main things is that some things feel like they are crowded.

you have 2 search functions i would like to see just one and simplified mainly bc i don't think i need to have to be transferred to another screen to get advanced options.

in one convenient area probably close to where a persons info you need a search box where you can type or if you click in the box it will expand or open so you can have an advance search option. no getting transferred to another tab or screen.

your user info feels really cluttered and impersonal.

i might draw pictures later after i get some sleep to express things easier. there should be an personal info box for yourself that has your avatar and your name with things like post count and important things like inbox and alert for if someone answers you or quotes you.

your name should be a drop down with other options items like personal detail, signature, preference, avatar and other things you can click on so you can see those options.

change your heading on the page it has been that way for a while, its nice to see pics scroll across but you create a better banner, maybe one with better interaction. also instead of scrolling pics like it is now maybe you have random pics that is picked byt the admins or mods that showcase what this place is about. that almost play like a time frame or be interactive that you can scroll through like a book.

i like the ads at times but most of the time i think the ads are kinda intrusive. someone should think of ad placement so it isn't right there next to things like person info. you almost drown some things out. when your trying to get someones attention the ad is there and can be distracting.

showcase gallery, now here is a bit of where people get kinda not so happy with decisions mainly b/c of the name showcase gallery. when i think of showcase i thik of the best of the best. the cg choice galleries are rightfully there and should be, they are you rcream of the crop and the best, but everything else that is in that forum title.......
you should more the others and have a different name for the category. yes yall did start showcasing other work then the top work there i applaud yall for trying this, this is where yall said you want to change and you are trying but people are having a negative reaction.
needs a different area with a different name and when it does come down to it it does need some regulation on what does get posted.
the work needs to be more finished and have exceptions especially if they are wanting stuff like poser models to be shown. sorry but yes i am still against some things, you have to at least put effort and work into what you want to be shown.
untextured and unfinished models, sketches doodles and just all around not complete work with lack of info on it and maybe some of how you go to the point you got.

oooo oooooo i forgot as far as the header and design of the place maybe a contest who can think of or come up with the best layout that is pleasing to the eye and very convenient.
you give alot to the people let them give back at the same time get rewarded!

i'm awesome!

ok this is my suggestion and you don't have to take it seriously but i like buttons nice pretty or interactive buttons especially for one that lead you to other places like your twitter page or facebook page, no idea why i am suggesting it maybe b/c i haven't had alot of sleep and the people here got me thinking a bit.

i love this place i want to see it be a little more updated but not overly done like deviant.

showcasing can come in different forms and it doesn't have to be overly done. but in some aspects i would like to see members bringing to attention some others work by a suggestion pool. maybe this way they can decide somewhat on what will be seen in the stills gallery.

i might have more suggestions later but i do need sleep.

i hope others see this and comment on what they would like to see or just make some suggestions.

also side note there are some mods and founding members that do try and put them selves out there alot and they should be commended for alot of the things they try and do. thanks for keeping it alive for others.

plz make suggestions and comments!


now for that nap.]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 11:21:01 +0000 http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=1106910 Posted By: littledevil
Post Time: 05-13-2013 at 04:04 PM
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Hi,

i am more of the silent lurker type here on the cgtalk, but i really like reading the
cgnews sub forum. however the cgnews forum is getting more and more flooded
with news i personally would consider as spam. new website here, check out our
new training dvd 'making a sphere in maya' and so on.

so my question is pretty straight forward : have you considered adding more sub
forums to the cgnews forum ?

i am looking for new software, plugins or new research results. taking the top
postings right now i have to dig myself through a lot of 'spam'.

LAGOA – First Human Visualization on the cloud
RealFlow 2013 Roadshow
The Plant Factory - new (procedural) plant modeler by E-on
Paul McWilliams 3D Environment Creation Webinar
Rhythm & Hues has sold its El Segundo HQ for $25 million
mParticles tutorial on Max Cookie
joystick:EA lays off 900 employees worldwide in 'organizational restructuring'
IRON MAN 3 :: Production Focus
CGWorkshops: Polysculpting
Vray Tutorial for Interior Rendering with 3ds Max
New CGWorkshop: Matchmove in 3DEqualizer
Blender 2.67 released by Blender Foundation
3D Artist CG Student Awards - 6 days to go!
RIP Ray Harryhausen
Adobe kills Fireworks

Green should be a software/plugin/reseach paper sub forum, orange the main forum
and red a spam/tutorial sub forum.]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 11:04:37 +0000 http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=1098689 Posted By: TristanArtForm
Post Time: 03-18-2013 at 12:14 AM
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I am a non paying member of this forum. I submit new works from time to time for the 3D gallery section. They are always rejected. The reasons and always (in my onion) spurious. Fir example, I made one posting which was rejected because I was told I had over posted -- this was my first and only post in over 6 months. Others post almost daily.

I think my work is never posted only because I am a non paying member. My last two items were rejected because they did not meet the standsards of the rest of the art. look at those pieces. There is a lot of tremendous, high quality art on display, but also a great deal of poorly done, amateur or student grade art on display. I feel my work nicely lands within that extremely wide gamut.

I would like to be told my work will not be displayed because I don't pay for premium membership. If this is the reason, A) the CGSiociety should be honest about it. B) if this is not the case, I will not pay to join a site who's grading of what will get posted and what won't to be completely arbitrary and indifferent to the merits of the works supposedly reviewed.

This rant has been bubbling in me for a long time. It feels good to unload.

T]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2013 19:14:54 +0000 http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=1094824 Posted By: primordialmonkey
Post Time: 02-21-2013 at 05:03 AM
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Hey there,

I'd just like to say why don't you guys set up like a "pages from my sketchpad" thread. I've been lurking cgtalk for years now. If you'll notice I decided to create an account just recently. I am too shy to post most of my work because of the quality of work seen here. I'm just sayin'.


Thanks for reading,
Arvin]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:03:29 +0000 http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=1090047 Posted By: philmartin
Post Time: 01-22-2013 at 08:47 PM
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A lot of times I will check out an artist portfolio when I see an award attached to their avatar, is it possible to attach the award to the image in their portfolio that received this honor?]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:47:55 +0000 http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=1086024 Posted By: Seijiro
Post Time: 12-25-2012 at 11:38 AM
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Hey,

Once a year or so I always want to redo or spruce up my portfolio as new technology is developed (and that I always change my mind which is a bad thing). Yet I also want to keep it relatively simple and fast.
I look at other peoples portfolios but still not sure what the best method is.

So perhaps creating a new forum for not only critiquing but also give tips on how to create a nice and attractive portfolio, what pitfalls not to fall into and so on. I think it could become quite helpful in the long run.
Any thoughts?]]> Tue, 25 Dec 2012 06:38:24 +0000 http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=1080466 Posted By: zeighthundred
Post Time: 11-16-2012 at 09:31 PM
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..i propose opening a wing for ppl who draw,and ink and create this way(and then scan and upload,you get the idea)]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:31:05 +0000 http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=1075263 Posted By: vimalprave
Post Time: 10-15-2012 at 08:51 AM
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hi hi hi hi hi hi hi hi hi hi hi hi]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2012 03:51:15 +0000 http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=1074223 Posted By: Saeed
Post Time: 10-08-2012 at 03:05 PM
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Can you add Tapatalk (mobile forum browsing app) support to cgtalk?
It's much easier and faster to brows forums on mobiles by that app.]]> Mon, 08 Oct 2012 10:05:17 +0000 http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=1072430 Posted By: theplanet
Post Time: 09-26-2012 at 08:37 PM
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This is just an idea I had

A forum on how to properly write scripts for animation, story boards, project setup tips, etc.

Kind regards
Rayco Santana]]> Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:37:18 +0000 http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=1071090 Posted By: oalonzo
Post Time: 09-18-2012 at 11:26 PM
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Being able to search for members by US State would be awesome.]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:26:04 +0000 http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=1062467 Posted By: th3ta
Post Time: 07-27-2012 at 07:09 PM
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Was looking around the site and just realized, there's no place to search for artists who are looking for work. Would be pretty beneficial to search through a forum and find a list of artists with all their skills/reels to review.

Is there a reason there isn't one? cgjobs section just has job listings and no freelancer listings, unless I missed it somewhere.]]> Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:09:26 +0000 http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=1050253 Posted By: fedetch
Post Time: 05-10-2012 at 10:17 PM
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Im an avid Pinterest user, maybe you could add a Pinterest share button to images in the forums and portfolios for further exposition to the artwork as well as the Cgsociety community.

Thanks in advance.]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 17:17:35 +0000 http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=1049654 Posted By: pokoy
Post Time: 05-07-2012 at 09:10 AM
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I'm quite surprised/disappointed that cgtalk isn't publishing any features on artwork done by artists posting their work here. There's so much talent here and it feels like cgtalk doesn't really care to showcase it. No interviews, no behind-the-scenes articles - except the recent 'wip of the week' highlights there's no real initiative on giving a spot to the artists.

I remember there were features some years ago but it seems cgtalk shifted their focus to blockbuster productions. These are interesting to read of course but there's still a huge gap to fill.

Are there any plans to shift focus to individual artists and their work again, be it commercial or non-commercial?]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 04:10:20 +0000 http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=1047273 Posted By: Skhinv
Post Time: 04-21-2012 at 05:23 PM
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I have a suggestion..
Why don't you make an android or an iphone application so for connecting to this website.
A low bandwidth app like the facebook app. It will help us connect easily to the website without any serious loading issues.

Thanks in advance.]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:23:19 +0000