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Exciting Updates: New Licensing Terms and Content Options at CGI.Backgrounds

We are pleased to announce significant changes to improve your experience with CGI.Backgrounds. Starting January 27, 2025, we are introducing:

Royalty-Free Licensing

  • Our new licensing model simplifies terms and offers perpetual usage rights.
  • You only pay once for an asset and can use it across multiple projects without additional costs.
  • This system ensures transparency, flexibility, and reduced costs for all users.
  • Our new Agency License provides increased protection and indemnification for agencies working with large clients.

New Content Options

  • 3D Backgrounds : High-resolution images with built-in RAY HDR lighting for realistic visuals. These are perfect for single-angle renders, product highlights, and more.
  • 3D Scenes : Complete 3D environments ready for rendering, including HDRi Maps, textured floors, and customizable elements. These are ideal for immersive projects in automotive, product, or architectural rendering.

Flexible Pricing Plans

  • Credit Subscriptions : Subscribe to receive credits monthly or annually for consistent savings.
  • Credit Packs : Make a one-time purchase for flexibility without ongoing commitments.
We aim to provide world-class content that empowers your creativity while saving time and money. Explore the new updates and discover how CGI.Backgrounds continues to innovate for your success.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What are the new licensing rules?

  • We are introducing a royalty-free licensing model. This means:
    • You buy an asset once and can use it across multiple projects without additional fees.
    • The licensing terms are simpler, making it easier to understand how you can use the content.
    • The new system reduces costs and provides flexibility for users.

2. What new content is available?

We are adding two new types of content:
  • 3D Backgrounds:
    • High-resolution images (up to 64k) designed for realism.
    • Built-in RAY HDR lighting for accurate shadows and highlights.
    • Ideal for automotive renders, product visuals, and single-angle setups.
    • Initially available for Unreal Engine. Other formats, such as Blender, VRED, and 3dsMax with VRAY, are available via request.
  • 3D Scenes:
    • Complete 3D environments ready for rendering.
    • Includes RAY.HDRi Maps, textured floors, and customizable elements.
    • Available in formats for Unreal Engine (v5.3, v5.4), Blender (v4), VRED (2025 and earlier versions), and 3dsMax with VRAY.
    • Both options save time and help you create professional-quality renders.

3. What is the difference between Credit Subscriptions and Credit Packs?

  • Credit Subscriptions:
    • You receive a set number of credits every month or year, depending on your plan.
    • Charges are automatic.
    • Ideal for regular users who want predictable access to assets.
  • Credit Packs:
    • You make a one-time purchase of credits without any ongoing commitment.
    • Perfect for occasional users or for one-time projects.
Both options provide savings compared to buying individual assets. Credit Subscriptions provide significant discounts for regular users, while Credit Packs provide flexibility for users who may not know their content needs in advance.

4. What will happen to my cloud library?

  • Free Plan Users: Your cloud library will be removed as part of this update.
  • Other Users (Personal, Freelance, Pro, and Enterprise):
    • Your cloud library will remain available.
    • You can request previously downloaded assets in specific formats:
      • Backplates: JPG (4K), TIFF (full resolution), or DNG (full resolution).
      • HDR Files: Standard HDR or RAY.HDRi formats.

5. Can I still use previously downloaded assets?

  • Yes. Any assets you downloaded before this update will remain available to you:
    • Non-commercial Images: These will continue to follow the original non-commercial terms.
    • Commercial Images: These retain their original licensing terms.

6. How can I access the new 3D Backgrounds and 3D Scenes?

  • 3D Backgrounds: Available in Unreal Engine format. Other formats can be requested.
  • 3D Scenes: Available in multiple formats, including Unreal Engine, Blender, VRED, and 3dsMax with VRAY.

7. Why is CGI.Backgrounds making these changes?

  • We want to provide a better, simpler experience for our customers.
  • These updates help reduce costs, improve flexibility, and ensure our content meets the highest standards for realism and usability.

8. What should I do to prepare for these changes?

  • Review the new licensing terms.
  • Explore the new pricing options, including Credit Subscriptions and Credit Packs.
  • Check your cloud library to ensure you can access previously downloaded assets.

9. What happens to my current subscription?

  • Your current subscription will be canceled as part of this update.
  • You will receive a cancellation email with instructions on how to proceed.
  • You can choose:
    • A new Credit Subscription for regular savings.
    • A Credit Pack for flexible, one-time purchases.

10. Who can I contact for help?

  • If you have any questions, please contact our support team at contact@cgibackgrounds.com .

11. Who do the licensing terms apply to?

  • The royalty-free license and its terms apply only to the company or individual that licenses the content.
  • If you are an agency or professional creating work for a client, the license does not extend to a third-party client.

Author

  • Randal Cumming

    CEO/Co-Founder, CGI.Backgrounds

    Cumming has more than two decades of experience capturing, creating, and transforming product offerings and workflows for clients across the globe. As the CEO of CGI Backgrounds, Cumming leverages his institutional knowledge and experience to help businesses plan and execute interactive, 3D digital strategies that increase consumer engagement and achieve revenue growth goals.