The Secret of 3D Model Success

CGTrader has analysed which criteria make a 3D model successful on a 3D model marketplace, and has published the results in an infographic for the first time.
A muscular character holding a sword with 3D graphics in the background.

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Human models or other characters perform best, followed by scientific or medical models. Architectural exteriors and military objects are also popular. Another important finding is that models offered for free boost sales of the other objects by 60 percent. The optimum price category for high-class models is between 100 and 200 US dollars. 

 

If you are interested, you can download the infographic here for a closer look.

And here you can go to the 3D model marketplace CGTrader.

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