Welcome to the IMVU Creator Newsletter where you’ll find updates, tips and inspiration based on your interest and experience level. Whether you’re a brand new Creator or a seasoned Texture Artist or Mesher, you’ll find something that will help you along your Creator journey.
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Introducing IMVU Studio BETA!
IMVU Studio is our next generation creator tool, currently in development. We are offering IMVU Studio as an early Beta, introducing several new features including normal and specular maps, new lighting and a fresh new user interface. Learn more and give it a try!
NEW TO CREATING
Get Started Creating
Choose from any of these easy-to-follow Creator Education Center tutorials in our Get Started section. Use our new IMVU Studio Tool!
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- Making a Shirt using IMVU Classic or IMVU Studio BETA
- Making Furniture using IMVU Classic or IMVU Studio BETA
- Making an Accessory using IMVU Classic or IMVU Studio BETA
- Ready for some new Creator adventures? Create a rug using this IMVU product! Or try deriving these fun Male or Female “Light Up Glasses” by Creator Polystyrene!
Get Inspired
Check out this winning Trend Setter Texturing Contest entry by kayo0123. We love how kayo0123 adds charming details like words, phrases, and simple images to make this pair of jeans fun and fashionable.
Build your Brand
You always want to put your best foot forward no matter where you are on your Creator journey, and taking great looking photos is an important part of making a positive impression! Learn how to take spectacular photos of your IMVU products in this tutorial.
Your Responsibilities as a Creator
To be on the right track as an IMVU Creator it’s important that you understand our four key values, guidelines and policies. Take a look at this informative article.
TEXTURE ARTISTS
Get Inspired
Take a look at this winning Trend Setter Texturing Contest entry by LittleSparrow4, who textured an elegant side table that would make any home look luxurious.
“True You” Texture Tutorial
Try your hand at creating your OWN “True You” HD Textures. Check out this tutorial for a step by step on how to texture and create your own tops and bottoms.
Get Featured in this Newsletter
Apply to have your texture featured in our next newsletter as an inspirational example for other IMVU Creators. Your product could also be promoted in the IMVU Discover Feed! Apply here!
Creator Contests
Keep your eye out for the next IMVU Creator Contest! Check your IMVU inbox and Creator Discussions for the latest contest news!
MESHERS
Get Featured in this Newsletter
Apply to have your mesh featured in our next newsletter as an inspirational example for other Creators to use. Apply here!
Create a Product that Works
As an IMVU mesher, your goal is to make a gorgeous looking product that works well on the IMVU platform. The easier it is for customers to use a product, the more your mesh will be derived. This article lays out the guidelines for making a product that works seamlessly on the IMVU platform. Take a look!
Get Inspired
Check out this exquisite xBx – Patong-Derivable hair mesh by xBaldurx. This Creator kept the number of polygons and meshes low enough to work perfectly on the IMVU platform while maintaining a level of detail that makes this hairstyle one of our top pics.
Creator Contests
Keep your eye out for the next IMVU Creator Contest! Check your IMVU inbox and Creator Discussions for the latest contest news!