Who owns FilterForge???

I was wondering who exactly owns FilterForge, who are the people involved in running FilterForge, and what do they do???

I just found out it another string that FF is Vlad's brainchild....brilliant!!! From this, deciding Editor's Picks, and knowledge in the Forum.....my first guess would have to be Vlad.....

Yep, Vladamir is just one of uberzev's sock puppet's. Crapadilla's another one of his. They keep suggesting annoying Feature Wishlist suggestions to perpetuate the illusion.

Just teasing, Vlad!

'StevieJ' is actually a sock-puppet account of mine!

While your on this subject Vladimir are sales of ff going according to plan, it very hard to tell because the people using the forum or submitting filter doesn't seem to have grown greatly, after all your effort and investment I'm sure all the regulars are hoping your are reaping your just rewards. I don't expect sales figures I'm just curious that things are going to schedule as I'm sure it's only a matter of time as the word spread wider that it does.

PogS, I would suggest contacting FF and requesting an extension on your trial period.....keep improving your existing filters while making new ones.....and it will probably happen for you.....

I would suggest putting the pressure of obtaining the free copy out of your mind....focus on learning and experimenting with the type of effects that you like most.....and as you go, use what you learn to go back and improve your existing filters.....which will also help keep your existing filters active and visable....

For example, Angleboii has alot of useful concept filters. Take one that you like, disect it (spread out components in groups to better understand it), experiment and learn how everything works, then come up with your own creations building upon the concepts that you have learned.....

I think the most useful filters are (1) simple mainstream photo and special effects, (2) building materials for design renders, (3) Metal grate design panels for design renders and game environments, and (4) artistic effects that lend themselves to work in combination with all kinds of other effects.

If you come accrossed an idea that you love and can't figure out how to achieve it, post it in the "Creating Filters" string and ask for help. Ronviers and Rawnart have been making very good use of this method.....

After you get a useful one polished up and submitted, start posting example pics in the comment string to show its' applications beyond what can be shown with the life preserver.....and will help keep it active and visable while helping users to see what it can do at the same time....

Hope this helps