3D Model Pricing

TurboSquid 3D Modeling, Site

I wanted to take a moment to discuss some of the issues around 3D model prices, and whether the price per model is worth the effort for some artists to publish and sell. Many artists make their entire income from TurboSquid, and we’ve spent an enormous amount of time studying this topic, so I wanted to share some thoughts. I’ll …

CheckMate Statistics

TurboSquid CheckMate, Site

Our CheckMate Certification program continues to gain traction. Here are a few of the latest statistics on certified 3D models and sales. CheckMate Accounts for Inordinately Large Portion of Revenue The number of CheckMate models in our catalog, now at 1523, is growing every day, and is now around 0.6% of all models. That’s still less than 1%, which is …

All About CheckMate

TurboSquid CheckMate, Site

Did you know that everything you need to know about CheckMate is available in our Knowledge Base? You can find a step-by-step guide to submitting models for certification in the article CheckMate Certification for Artists. Many of the articles link off to YouTube videos that show you exactly what you need to do to meet the standard. We also have …

Resubmitting a CheckMate Model

TurboSquid CheckMate, Site

When you submit a model for CheckMate inspection, it goes into an Inspection Queue.  If your model fails inspection, a support ticket is created with all the specifics, and you get a notice of the support ticket via email. Then you need to correct the model and resubmit it. We’ve had a number of questions about how you can keep …

Updates to CheckMate Specifications

TurboSquid 3D Modeling, CheckMate

We’ve been running CheckMate officially since August 4, and we’ve made a few updates to the specification based on feedback and submissions.  These aren’t major changes, but it’s important that you know about them to make your CheckMate submissions go as smoothly as possible. Descriptions Descriptions need to use correct spelling, grammar, punctuation and correct use of 3D product names …

CheckMate Pro Webinar

TurboSquid 3D Modeling, CheckMate

It’s finally here: the webinar you’ve all been waiting for! Find out how to prepare your 3D model to pass CheckMate Pro. This free webinar is offered at three different times: Tuesday, September 20, 8PM PST (GMT -7) Thursday, September 22, 8AM PST (GMT -7) Thursday, September 29, 8AM PST (GMT -7)   Register now and reserve your seat! Space …