Any restrictions of content to include in the background of my main promo illustration?

Chopperking1967

Hi All,
This is my first post, so go easy on me ;-). I'm now taking a serious run at becoming a Published Artist (PA) here, and have been working on a product. I can't seem to find an answer to my question on the Product Artwork Standards, General Conventions etc. pages, and my (advanced) site searches have been unsuccessful, so...

In an effort to set an exciting/ eye-catching environment which compliments my product, I'd like to include some things in my MAIN promo illustration which aren't for sale in the Daz store, and aren't one of the products I'm selling (yet). Is this allowed?

Some examples of background content I'm considering including would be 3D models I've built, but they aren't yet ready for sale, the odd item I have permission to use, but I didn't build.

My background content may include things like:
- a sky (2D photograph)
- a vehicle,
- a weapon or two
- possibly some blurry background people/ crowd I've photographed, or own the right to use
- a building façade
- perhaps a background I create in Vue...

I know that there are amazing products I could use here like Ron's atmospheric effects, Stonemason's buildings, Dreamlight's light set-ups etc, but being original, is one part of being eye-catching, so I want to include some of my own environmental elements as well as some existing PA products.

I understand that it is important that this sort of content shouldn't detract from, mislead, or misrepresent what my product is - but from my reading here of how important a product's main promotional image is to the success of a product, I want to do all I can to make it as eye-catching as possible.

I tend to spend a great number of hours creating my digital imagery (like everyone probably does here ;-) so I'd like to hear the rules on this now, rather than hearing it from the Preliminary Review Team later. :-)

Thanks,
Trent (aka Chopperking)

Stonemason

Hi Trent, I can't see them making too much of a fuss about content you've made that's sold elsewhere..the key ,and you've mentioned it several times so already have a good idea is to make it 'eye catching'..you've got to sell it to DAZ via some good kick ass images first and foremost.I'd say go ahead and get the images done and submit to DAZ.

good luck!
Stefan

Zev0

Best thing to do is go through the promos here of all the products of a similar nature\catagory so you can get a feel of the level required. Something heavily post worked or too overworked might even backfire. Your promo must be a true representation of the product. Also you want the focus to be on the main product. Too much background distractions might take away from its glory:)

Chopperking1967

Thanks for your thoughts - I'm a big fan of your work! Cheers.

Stonemason said:

Hi Trent, I can't see them making too much of a fuss about content you've made that's sold elsewhere..the key ,and you've mentioned it several times so already have a good idea is to make it 'eye catching'..you've got to sell it to DAZ via some good kick ass images first and foremost.I'd say go ahead and get the images done and submit to DAZ.

good luck!
Stefan

Chopperking1967

Thanks for your reply. I admire the clean and distinctive look of your promotional images.

Zev0 said:

Best thing to do is go through the promos here of all the products of a similar nature\catagory so you can get a feel of the level required. Something heavily post worked or too overworked might even backfire. Your promo must be a true representation of the product. Also you want the focus to be on the main product. Too much background distractions might take away from its glory:)