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Ah I see. As with most things there are as many ways of documenting your content as there are collectors of freebies. So I am going to give you a step by step of my way, realizing that someone can come along and have a more simple easier way that you would like better.
So first I need to tell you a little about what I use. I have access to the full Microsoft Office suite. That means I have the spreadsheet excel and the database Access. These are the tools I use.
Every time I download a freebie or a paid for product I open up the spreadsheet and put the following information in it:
Zip name
Zip url
The name of the freebie I just downloaded
The name of the artist that created the freebie
What product is required to use the freebie successfully, example, a freebie texture for the Morphing Fantasy Dress, I list the MFD or a dress for V4, I list V4
I also categorize the item, is it a hat, a dress, a car.
After about a hundred downloads I install the content. I then load the spreadsheet info into my database. I use my database to search for items and create the lists for a contest entry, I use the database because I have over 10,000 files to keep track of and though I have the content loaded into DAZ Studio all my zips are residing on DVDs or CDs So if I need to find the zip I can.
So there you have my take. Maybe others will chime in with their process. I would say as a minimum you need the zip file name and the link. You will find though that some of your freebies are offered for only a short time or there is no readme in the zip to help you know what the freebie is about so gathering the other information becomes more important as time goes by.
I think the key to any method, you come up with, is making yourself gather the necessary information at the time you get the freebie and not let yourself say you can get it later. When I first started out collecting I did just that and that was a mistake. I had about 8000 files at the time I had that Ah ha moment and half of them did not have this information. So for the past year I have been going and finding at least some of the information. It is so hard sometimes to go back and try and find them and there are so many reasons for why you need that link. So take the time up front so that you don't spend hours hunting.
Another key point is your method should use a searchable tool such as a spreadsheet (You can get access to a free spread sheet using a google account) or a full fledged database, like what is in DAZ Studio. I have attached two images. One is of the spreadsheet I am using and the other is of the database and what content information looks like in there.
So there is your tutorial on content information. As for your other request. I suggest you do your hunting here in the forums. There is lots of good info.
I sent you a PM.
Dana
I am guilty of not keeping track of that information at all, and also have to go hunting for it the hard way. If I don't remember where I got it offhand, I'll check the readme file if it has one as sometimes the site is listed there and double-check it's still around, otherwise I'll google for it or check the likely suspects (I seem to have obtained most of my free stuff from Renderosity or ShareCG, so I'll do a quick search on those two sites.)
However, one can also view the challenge as a way to get new content. If you can't easily locate links for what you have, you can go searching for new things to use. I think that kind of adds to the fun of the contest.
Thank you for your answer, i have been collecting freebies for more then year but i didn't have a good way of documenting them, and till now i haven't saved links or any other info. I hope i will change that in the future because i might need it.
You're welcome!
Dana
Thank you Ippotamus for entering. All of your links check out. ENTRY ACCEPTED. It is so nice to see one of your own freebies being used. You always wonder if others like it as much as you do.
I was so happy to see all the surfaces available on that prop.
It really made it fun and easy to work with and modify. :)
Your welcome gulan7. Yes I find that to honor some of the requests made by the artists of the freebies I needed to give them credit. So even if I don't have to list the link I still need to give them a nod for helping me in creating an image. The database helps me do that. I see a lot of artists using free stuff and not a word is mentioned in their write-up giving thanks to the freebie community gifts.
I was so happy to see all the surfaces available on that prop.
It really made it fun and easy to work with and modify. :)
Oh good. I worry when I don't really have the content taken out for a spin by someone else.
Looking Into the Eye of Tomorrow
Paid:
Genesis
Genesis Evolution Bundle Head and Body Morphs
http://www.daz3d.com/genesis-evolution-morph-bundle
Freebies:
Prita
http://www.sharecg.com/v/73717/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/Prita-for-Genesis *
Cyber Eyes
http://www.sharecg.com/v/73985/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/Cyber-Eyes *
Mostly Universal Hair Shader
http://www.sharecg.com/v/75399/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/Mostly-Universal-Hair-Shader-Bright-Colors
Flexy Hair
http://www.outoftouch.de/OOT/freebies/index.html
The Eye
http://www.runtimedna.com/Technophilia-Arcane-Quantum-Eye.html *
Sickleyield Snug Tank
http://www.sharecg.com/v/60092/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/Sickle-Snug-Tank-Genesis *
eBlank Materials for Snug Tank
http://www.sharecg.com/v/60186/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/Tops-and-Leggings *
Choker
http://www.sharecg.com/v/35367/browse/11/Poser/Dinai-Conforming-outfit-for-V4 *
Choker Texture
http://www.sharecg.com/v/68705/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/Leather-and-Vinyl-Shaders-for-Luxus *
Ramworks Lights
http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/6841/P15
Background
http://allthingsprecious.deviantart.com/art/Swish-Textures-SET-5-432338812
* registration required
Amy
I am totally impressed with your organization! I always just end up hunting down the links after I create the image!
Amy
Simple yet effective! Nice job!
Dana
Wow. Some amazing renders this month. So glad I am not judging. Not sure I could narrow it down enough.
Thank you Amy for entering. All of your links check out. ENTRY ACCEPTED.
Hey thanks for the compliment. I would say I was a fair organizer. You should see my craft room lol. I think Rob has a nice system of keeping track of links too. He keeps up all those freebie link threads. They are my go to place when I want to find something very specific. I really appreciate his work and he is a wizard when it comes to getting the Wayback Machine to cough up that elusive freebie we all think is so cool but has been lost in the passing of time. And that is another reason to keep up the documentation. Having the original link can help you find something that is no longer available because the link is no longer live. But I know it is very hard. That is why my spreadsheet is open all of the time so I can't make the excuse of well I will do it later kind of thing. I do slip every now and then though.
Thank you Amy for entering. All of your links check out. ENTRY ACCEPTED.
Hey thanks for the compliment. I would say I was a fair organizer. You should see my craft room lol. I think Rob has a nice system of keeping track of links too. He keeps up all those freebie link threads. They are my go to place when I want to find something very specific. I really appreciate his work and he is a wizard when it comes to getting the Wayback Machine to cough up that elusive freebie we all think is so cool but has been lost in the passing of time. And that is another reason to keep up the documentation. Having the original link can help you find something that is no longer available because the link is no longer live. But I know it is very hard. That is why my spreadsheet is open all of the time so I can't make the excuse of well I will do it later kind of thing. I do slip every now and then though.
You're far too kind, Dollygirl. My success rate with the Wayback Machine is maybe 1 in 4; we just remember the successes.
Has anyone else noticed that the monthly gallery has not been updated? I guess that Ken has been busy with his regular life.
Got to pay the bills...
Working on as you speak. Kendal doesn't do it any more it is me and I have been very lazy.
Working on as you speak. Kendal doesn't do it any more it is me and I have been very lazy.You have been busy hosting...
You are to kind sir. Since it is my month I have been very lazy. If it was another host I would not treat them this way. Almost finished. I have the contest entries done. Please check them make sure I spelled your names correctly, got the right render with the right creator, got the titles right and so forth.
GALLERY
Here is another, i hope i did everything good as this one was fast.
Cyberpunk Easter
Done with Daz Studio 4.6.2
Items marked with an asterisk require registration.
Not Counting: Genesis 2 Female figure
Freebies:
1.) Stylish chair
2.)* Sci-Fi Warrior Bundle
3.)* Easter Accessories (this was free till yesterday it seems, now it is still in my free items list but price has changed)
4.)* Hi Pony hair for V4
5.)* CuteDrossel that can also be found here http://forender.com/market/all-categories/free-products
6.)* Genesis Shorts & Tied Top
7.) Cyber eye
8.)* Crates Galore
9.)* 4EYes Crate Cloth
10.)* SciFi MATs for 4EYes Crates
11.)* Body Talk Genesis: Hand to Mouth
Thank you gulan7. You did real good. Real good. Finding a freebie that is not a "freebie" at DAZ. Now that is a sweet deal. Got a lesson with it too. I am a happy camper. Yes sir ee. I think you are the first in a long time to incorporate the DAZ freebie of the week as well. As we say you my friend are batting a 1000. Oh and all your links check out. ENTRY ACCEPTED
All fun aside. Thank you very much for the link to the Sci-fi bundle, lesson combo. I bought the Inside the Asylum Bundle too because for 2 bucks G2M can have some nice cloths and I get another lesson.
So I did some digging. I don't go to the other threads much but I guess this is in preparation for the Interactive Lessons which require DAZ Studio 4.6.2+ to work. There are more bundles so if you go to Tutorials you can find them there.
Thanks again gulan7.
You are welcome, but i have to thank this thread for finding it http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/33725/P915 though I look often at DAZ store as it is really best and i like too look at pictures and read info about products there, later i found Easter Accessories for free but it was gone fast. I wanted to use this freebie too for some skin effects but i still have to figure out how http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/40428/
Here's my second entry for this month.
Maintenance
Maria needs to make some routine adjustments to her father's cyberwear.
Both figures Genesis
Freebies
Die Trying’s 182 V4 morphs for Genesis (all characters)*
Ramwolf's Freebie Morphs for Genesis (all characters)*
Ultimate Shader pack: (Chrome on Mirandez’ cyber hand and face mask, buttons, zipper and belt buckle on Maria's jacket)*
Leather shaders ( Mirande’z boots, Maria’s jacket)*
Satin shaders (Mirandez' pants)*
Anime Starfighter set (for Mistu Hair) (Maria)
Rosalie Rose (Maria)*
Kozzaburo’s Allback hair (in Downloads page one, second link)) (Mirandez)
Textures for Kozaburo’s Allback Hair (Mirandez)*
Oom Fooyat’s Genesis face morphs (Mirandez)*
Tyrese for M4 (Mirandez)*
Mounty Pants (Mirandez)*
The Facility (58 down) (room)
Laser screwdriver (Maria's microlaser)*
Sonic Scerwdriver (on table)*
Poseable Gripper (32 down) (on table)
Scifi tablet (on table)*
Science Fiction tool (on table)*
V4 Desk Poses (Maria)*
Medic Case (on table)*
MDF 4 (seat and light armature)*
MDF 2 (table)*
Paid for Items
Cyberpunk for M4 (Mirandez's Cyberarm)
JeanZ for V4 (Maria)
Atmospheric Effects Cameras (Volumetric Camera)
No-Count Items
Night Warrior Jacket (Maria) custom by me
Journey Scout boots (Mirandez) comes with Daz
Half-mask: (Mirandez) custom by me
scifi cylinder (arm rest) unknown source link
Genesis Starter Bundle (For Genesis Evolution head and body Morphs) (all characters) no-count this month
...the Sci Fi Cylinder is by Stefan Morrell (AKA Stonemason). However apparently the site has undergone some changes since February and either there is no longer a Downloads page, or it hasn't been set up yet.
...it would have been from his site.
Below was the link to the site which I copied from a post for February 2014 Freebie challenge for another item (Heavy Cable).
http://www.stefan-morrell.com/
However, clicking on it now takes me to what appears to be a totally new site from the one I remember which has no Downloads/Freebie link on the home page. Not sure if he withdrew the freebies or just hasn't set up a downloads page yet.
The wayback machine can still get you the downloads...
http://web.archive.org/web/20130731081922/http://stefan-morrell.com/
I think it's flash-based, so there's no link to the download section, but the few I just tried downloading still work. This is also how I've been able to get Aery Soul's old stuff.
Thanks anyways. I'm not exactly worried about it since I have more than enough other freebies.
You sure do! But it's nice to know that we can still get our hands on those goodies! Free is good. (Yay for digital archives!) Now if only Daz would bring the forum archives back... lol.
You sure do! But it's nice to know that we can still get our hands on those goodies! Free is good. (Yay for digital archives!) Now if only Daz would bring the forum archives back... lol.
Thanks for the updated link, KaribousBoutique. I also downloaded the rest of his stuff just in case.
I will check your links tomorrow Tramp although I have done most of them so far anyway but I am tired and I want to go to bed. I need to get yours and gulan7's images in the gallery anyway. Thanks for entering. I like this one.
...thank you very much, bookmarked.