I’ve been working hard at finding some websites that provide semi realistic backgrounds (the ones like Episode provides). I’ve found one or two, but both of them probably have copyrights to the images.
I was interested to know if any of you know any kind of this websites that you can tell me of, that provide free backgrounds, of course. (And no, I don’t want websites like Pixabay, Pexels…)
Usually, the ones that are semi-realistic that aren’t copyright are 3D backgrounds created by Episode community members like J. Miley and Wincy W. They use a program called Daz I think.
From J. Miley’s IG
The website, or the backgrounds?
The backgrounds are on their websites/drives
I’m pretty sure they pay for the stuff to make the backgrounds though.
If you want nice stuff, you have to pay for it, or support those who do.
How Daz 3D works is you usually pay for the materials (everything is pre-drawn and rendered as 3D). There are things you can download for free but the better stuff is ones you pay for. On the software itself you assemble and create your “scene” or background. You save those and can use it for your story.
Authors that @AnnieAEpisode mentioned have the paid license to use this software, so they create their backgrounds and overlays there and may do additional editing on other programs like Photoshop. They do have drives with all their renders for people to use but check their terms while using their stuff
Have you checked Freepik? It’s more vector style but it may have what you are look for. Freepik stuff usually free for commercial use + attribution required (unless you have a premium subscription). So as long as you are crediting the creator there’s no copyright issue.
I don’t think you can find Episode art style ones which are not copyright, these are usually from anime or other interactive apps.
You’re right, I don’t like people sharing my drive in this way, esp as that link doesn’t take you to the T&C.
I respectfully ask that people don’t share particular backgrounds or my drive link, but direct people to either my profile here or my Instagram and use that link to access my drive.
Appreciate you looking out for me, thank you
Hi, I use cleanpng for all of my overlays & backgrounds! It’s copyright free & sometimes you have to do a little digging to find what you’re looking for but they have a ton of stuff!