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Manual
1 Web portal
access requirement 3.2 The Advances Visual Engine (AVE) 4.2 Access the site as a registered member 5.2 Recharge your PURCHASES CREDIT 6 How to become
a Studio 2.0 artist 6.1 Requirement to become an Artist 6.4 Withdraw your SALES CREDITS 7 Propose and
participate at the projects 7.2 How to propose your own project 7.3 Participate to other projects 1
Web
portal access requirement
1.1
Supported
web Browser
Studio 2.0 requires Google Chrome, Mozilla
Firefox 3.0 or better, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or better for a proper
visualization. 1.2
Minimum
screen resolution
To properly view the portal the minimum screen
resolution is 1024 x 768 pixels. 1.280 x 800 resolution or better are advised
for an optimal experience. 1.3
Language
Studio 2.0 is localized in most sections in
three languages: Italian, English and Chinese. You can pick your language
through the flags present in the upper toolbar. The text contents submitted by
users (designs and projects descriptions) are obviously reported in the
original language. 2
Portal
structure
A Studio 2.0 page is structured as following: An UPPER TOOLBAR allows the access to your own
user account, and instantly verifies your available credit. Underneath you will find the designs SEARCH
section, organized with SIMPLE FILE FINDER (word research) and ADVANCED VISUAL
ENGINE (AVE), for word-free searching. The MAIN MENU below allows a fast access to all
the portal sections. The Homepage main section contains the last
loaded designs, the most wanted Artists and the latest news of Studio 2.0. Some of the elements may be hidden in some
context. If you get lost you can find your way to the various sections of the
site by using the MAIN MENU. 3
Browse Studio 2.0
catalogue
Studio 2.0 allows you to browse the designs
catalogue in many different ways, facilitating net-surfing according to your
consultation style and preferences. From the homepage you can activate the
Advanced Visual Engine (AVE), or choose the latest loaded materials. The
homepage reports the most wanted Artists catalogues as well. From a specific design page you can easily find
other similar designs, the ones in the same category or the compositions
submitted by the same Artist. 3.1
The
Simple File Finder
The Simple File Finder allows finding a design
by using key words (tag) associated to it. Key words may be indicated by the
design author during the upload. Tags are automatically added to every design
according to the title and the author. For example, by using the word "Blue"
in your search, the results will show all the designs or author names including
the word "Blue", as well as the designs which the author have
explicitly indicated the word "Blue" in the description. If you already know the design title you're
looking for, you can write it down just the way it is, in the Simple File
Finder. 3.2
The
Advances Visual Engine (AVE)
The Advances Visual Engine (AVE) is based on
the concept of a "word-free" search for designs and images, which
breaks down the linguistics and conceptual barriers of textile designs
cataloguing. AVE is composed by categories and subcategories within Studio 2.0
designs are organized. By choosing a category or subcategory you're not just
automatically narrowing your search range, but also all the shown designs
complying with the search criteria helps you to surf the database in a fast an
intuitive way. Open the AVE by clicking the special key OPEN
ADVANCED SEARCH ENGINE. It will immediately show the main categories list,
through which you'll make the first selection. At this point you can start your
search though the SEARCH key. If your chosen category includes subcategories,
those will immediately appear as selectable inside AVE and so they can be used
to improve your search. A further searching filter is integrated in AVE
which allows choosing the digital designs format: to narrow your search to one
or more specific format you'll just have to choose them in their special box. 3.3
Search
results
When a search is started the related designs
are listed on one or more pages through a tabular preview. Before the list, the results pages report a
resuming tab of the search results. This section indicates first of all the
number of designs matching the search criteria. Next to this counting a
functional "drop down" menu allows re-order the searched items
depending the criteria: edit date, number of views, rating, number of purchases
and price. The edit date simply indicates the day the
design as been uploaded into Studio 2.0 catalogue. with this previous parameter
you can chronologically order the designs. The number of views indicates how many visits
the related item was visited by Studio 2.0 users (registered or not).
Essentially it indicates the generic level of interest of a design shown by
viewers. Rating is only expressed by registered members
willing to rate the concerned design. The average of all the single rating is
the rate used as order parameter for the search. Number of purchases indicates, for
non-exclusive designs, how many times the design has been bought on Studio 2.0. The exclusive designs are immediately removed
from the database and visible only by the buyer. If the search is elaborated through AVE, the
resume tab also indicates the category and subcategory. By clicking on the
categories you can immediately start a new AVE search, widening your search
range. Even if the search is very specific on Studio
2.0 they might produce a large number of results: every page lists up to 16
items, and the pagination-bar, on the top and bottom, allows scrolling between
the results pages. This toolbar shows the closest 20 pages, but the arrows
allows to scroll between all the others. The produced results are shown in a tab, and
also show a preview of the designs and a few details directly from the product
card. For each design: Title, code, price and author
are immediately listed. Further details may be viewed on the design’s card just
by clicking the related preview. By clicking the author name you'll open the
artist’s card. 3.4
The
design’s Card
The design’s Card shows a detailed description
of the selected design, and allows new research starting from this point. Users
can also add the related design into their favorites list, rate it or buy it. In the main section, the one containing the
design details, a list of designs belonging to the same category of the
examined item. Just by scrolling the mouse on the design’s icon more detailed
characteristics are shown, by clicking it you’ll open the related design’s
card. The SIMILAR key activates the exclusive Studio
2.0 cataloguing search engine, which identifies common patterns between
designs, listing all of the graphics elements with similitude with original
design. Next to the design’s card a brief artist’s card
is also visible. Click this icon you’ll go directly to the related card,
meanwhile the VISUALIZE PORTFOLIO key activates the searching for the same
artist’s designs. Through the design’s card, members have access
to all the advanced options: not just the purchase, but also the rating, or the
options to add the design to their favorites list and even to share it on the
Web through the many social network enabled by Studio 2.0. Rating can only be expressed once for each
design, through a stars system from 1 to 5. The reported rating is the average
between all of the ratings by members. Design favorites list (reachable by members in
the personal area) it’s a comfortable tool to keep a trace of the most
interesting items, like the later purchase of an item, or to use a “old” design
for new research. Designs can be added or removed any time from the favorites
list. SHARE IT key allows to share a Studio 2.0
element (design, project) through the many social network supported (Facebook,
Twitter, Google etc…). 3.5
The
Artist’s card
Just like the design’s card, the artist’s card
contains a detailed profile of the existents authors on portal Studio 2.0.
Other than the artist’s main information, the card reports a description of the
artist posted by members and a list of the latest designs uploaded. Members can not rate an artist; the rating is
based from the average rate of all his designs or projects he took part. The SEE ALL key in the Artist’s card shows the
author whole PORTFOLIO. 4
Registration
Registered Users may buy designs on Studio 2.0
and have access to other exclusives functions like bookmarking, rating and
sharing of contents on social networks. Registration is also the first step to
become an Artist on Studio 2.0 and therefore to expose designs and participate
to projects. 4.1
How to
register
Register into Studio 2.0 by pressing key SIGN
IN on the interface upper toolbar. The procedure may be completed in a few seconds
and essentially requires the filling of a simple form with: user name, password
and a few personal data (name, last name, sex, nationality, e-mail) Those data may be modified forward in the
personal area. To become an artist Studio 2.0, and receive
through PayPal service, credits from your designs sale on Studio 2.0, you must
also supply an E-mail related to a PayPal account. In order to avoid fraud this
e-email address can’t be changed automatically, but only with a formal request
to Studio 2.0 assistance staff. 4.2
Access
the site as a registered member
Once the registration procedure is completed
and your account activated, you may access portal Studio 2.0 as a member
through the LOG IN section of the upper toolbar. Insert your user name and
password and press the log in key. Once you’re logged, the same toolbar will
show your name and credit. You may also enter your personal information by
accessing MY ACCOUNT page. If you forget the password you can use the
automatic reactivation procedure. Just write your user name and reference
e-mail. A new password will be sent to your e-mail. Password may be changed any
time in the personal area , PROFILE section. 4.3
Personal
Area
You may access to your Personal Area as
registered member from the MY ACCOUNT key in the upper toolbar. The personal
area contemplates a series of profile management dedicated sections. The PROFILE section allows to modify your
account details (name, last name, sex, description, nationality), load your
personal Avatar image and change your password any time. BOOKMARKS area collects all your favorite
designs. Use this area to access quickly to the most relevant items, to
complete your purchase or start a new research from similar designs. UPLOADS area collects all the designs you have
loaded as an artist. A Studio 2.0 designer can quickly observe any time its own
designs collection, and eventually erase material he doesn’t want to sell
anymore. From this area the user can also upload a new design on the site. In the same way, DOWNLOADS area allows the user
to access the designs already bought. Studio 2.0 allows to download the
purchased items any time, in case of lost file. SOLD section is similar to the UPLOADS area but
it contains a list of sold designs. Those designs can’t be removed, not even by
the author. ACCOUNTING area is dedicated to the management
of your credits and the visualization of accounting movements on Studio 2.0.
From here you may recharge your credit and require payments. 5
How to
buy a design
5.1
Studio
2.0 Credit System
Studio 2.0 provides a double credit for
registered members an artists. The PURCHASES CREDIT is the deposit where the
user may take credits for the purchase of designs. It can be recharged in the
personal area through PayPal or other Studio 2.0 authorized circuits. SALES CREDIT is instead reserved for Artist
members only. It contains the credits earned from sales on Studio 2.0. This
credit can be converted to real money by using a PayPal account. If you’re not
an artist ignore this parameter. 5.2
Recharge
your PURCHASES CREDIT
To recharge your PURCHASES CREDITS access the
site as a registered member. Go to the personal area “my account” and then
accounting section. In the next area, PURCHASES CREDI,T identify the bank
circuit you want to use to recharge your account, then follow displayed
instructions. Select the amount of your recharge, and
remember that the credit will not expire until 10 years from deposit. 5.3
Design
purchase
If you’re a member and have enough credit, the
only thing you have to do to buy a design is enter the design’s card and
proceed by using the “BUY” key. The Zip file containing all of the requested
material will be immediately available. If you wish to re-download an already purchased
design, just go to your personal area and then click on Downloads; there you’ll
find a list of all the purchased designs ready to be downloaded again. 6
How to
become a Studio 2.0 artist
6.1
Requirement
to become an Artist
Any registered member may become an Artist of
Studio 2. The only requirement is the presence of a valid PayPal electronic
e-mail address permitting Studio 2.0 to accredit the money you earn every time
you wish, directly through your PayPal account. An artist must only upload his drawings on the
site; those will be examined and evaluated by ours experts considering Studio
2.0 criteria. Briefly you’ll receive the approval confirmation for your designs
and then it will be available on the portal. 6.2
Royalties
system
Studio 2.0 acknowledges 40% of royalties to the
design’s author of the sales price. This means, if you sell a design uploaded by
you for 20 credits, 8 credits will be uploaded to your SALES CREDITS. 6.3
Publish
your design
Before you publish a design on Studio 2.0 make
sure you’ve full-filled your user profile with a valid PayPal e-mail address,
otherwise you may not collect your SALES CREDITS. To upload a design go to your personal area (MY
ACCOUNT key in the upper toolbar), then enter the UPLOADS section. And finally
use UPLOAD NEW design key to start the upload process. For all added item you must furnish two files:
the design , and a icon that will be used as preview of your creation by the
portal. The original design can be a RASTER type(Jpg or
Png format) or vector type (Eps or Svg format). The icon must be a raster with
resolution 160x160 pixels. NB: Choose with care your icon, because it will
represent your creation on the whole portal during all the consultation phases
and searching by the users, as a preview before the detailed design’s card. After uploading your design, choose a name for
your creation. To simplify the research by others users of
your creation, use the AVE to indicate the optional category and subcategory
which your creation belongs. If you wish it you may also TAG your design
with one or more key words that may fulfill the description. Studio 2.0 has a
vocabulary made of hundreds of words, that will be instantly traduced in all of
the supported language, in order to guarantee the maximum visibility for all
the foreign language users. At last, choose the type of license to sell
your designs. We remind you that the common design’s license on Studio 2.0 as
set price of $ 20,00 dollars, while for exclusive license designs you may
decide the price. 6.4
Withdraw
your SALES CREDITS
You may withdraw your SALES CREDITS any time
you want in the accounting section of your personal area. You must own at least
an amount of 5 SALES CREDIT to complete a withdraw. Activate the procedure through the “payment
request” key. Studio 2.0 staff will accredit the selected
amount to your Paypal within 24 hours. You can also decide to convert SALES CREDITS
into PURCHASES CREDIT, by choosing this option you will also receive an extra
10 % bonus! We remind you that Studio 2.0 only accredits
artists earning through PAYPAL accounts. 7
Propose
and participate at the projects
7.1
What
are the projects
7.2
How to
propose your own project
7.3
Participate
to other projects
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