External Resources
Textures
Always check the site's Terms of Use or FAQ for the license. As textures usually are a big part of a render, it's always recommended to mention where you got the texture from if you got it for free. If you plan to share the scene file, be very careful with the textures you use as some sites do not allow redistribution of their textures. Some sites do allow redistribution but only if the texture is not part of a texture pack and instead part of another project (your 3D scene). Always respect the license of a texture.
| Site Name | Requires Registration | Free / Paid Textures | Allows redistribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazing textures | Yes | Free and paid | No |
| Anniemation | No | Free | Yes but only if part of another project |
| Aversis | Yes and no | Free for non-commercial use and paid | No |
| Ben Cloward | No | Free | Yes |
| Burning Well | No | Free | Yes. Public domain |
| Image After | No | Free | Yes |
| Lugher Texture | No | Free and paid | No |
| Open footage | No | Free and paid | Yes |
| Plaintextures | No | Free and paid | No |
| Share CG | Yes | Free | Varies |
| Texture bits | No | Free | No |
| Textures.com | Yes | Free and paid | No |
| Texture king | No | Free | No |
| Texturez | No | Free | No |
| TextureMate | No | Free | Yes, but not commercially |
| Tony Textures | No | Free and paid | No |
Sky Maps
| Site Name | Requires Registration | Free / Paid Images | Allows redistribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGSkies | No | Free and paid | No |
| Collection at BlenderArtist | No | Free | Yes |
High Dynamic Range Images (HDRIs)
| Site Name | Requires Registration | Free / Paid Images | Allows redistribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aversis | Yes | Free and paid | No |
| Bernhard Vogl | No | Free for non-commercial | - |
| Evermotion | Yes | Free and paid | No |
| Hdr labs | No | Free for non-commercial | Yes |
| ICT USC graphics lab | No | Free | - |
| Open Footage | No | Paid and free for non-commercial | Yes |
| zbyg.deviantart.com Set one, Set two, Set three | No | Free | Yes |
Models
| Site Name | |
|---|---|
| http://threedscans.com/ | 3D scans of statues or sculpts. High poly and not UV unwrapped |
| http://3dmdb.com/ | 3D model search engine |
IES lighting files
This is a collection from a few lighting vendors. While these are mostly direct links to the IES downloads, it's probably a good idea to look at the lamp they are representing first so you know what result to expect.