I don’t know if this is too advanced a question for the New Users forum, but it’s at least tangentially related to the recent topic of conversation regarding textures, so here goes: when a product description says that “some materials will need adjustment in DazStudio” how should one go about doing this? Is there a general process to follow, or does it vary from product to product?
So DAZ doesn’t seem to be meant for creating models, but for using ones created in other programs, correct? So, if I want to create a box for a cargo crate, do I need to use some other program to do this? And if so, why does DAZ have the capability to create primitive shapes? What can these be used for?
Also, shading/texturing: some models I have came with image files I can edit with my own textures, others come with files in other formats that I can’t edit. Is there any way to edit these other file types?
Sorry if I’m not being specific, I don’t have access to any examples right now. Will provide more detail after work.
So DAZ doesn’t seem to be meant for creating models, but for using ones created in other programs, correct? So, if I want to create a box for a cargo crate, do I need to use some other program to do this? And if so, why does DAZ have the capability to create primitive shapes? What can these be used for?
To make good looking props like a cargo crate yes I would use a modelling program. Primatives can be used for anything you like. A cune can be used to surround a scene and filed with a volumetric material like fog. A sphere can be used as a simple ball, planet you are limyed by your imagination. Look add the primatives as aids.
james.beery.07 - 05 October 2012 08:34 AM
Also, shading/texturing: some models I have came with image files I can edit with my own textures, others come with files in other formats that I can’t edit. Is there any way to edit these other file types?
Yeah we would need more details on the formats. Did you look at that link I provided a few pages back on file extenstions?
I was working in DAZ before I seen this thread and was playing around with lighting and this is how mine turned out.
I like it but I think it could be better as far as lighting wise. Was wondering if anyone had any ideas what to do to make it better?
The background picture is there till I figure out how to make one similar to it.
Thanks.
Lighting is good, not sure on the POV and I think the backwall image needs toning down as the highlights are far too bright which draws your eye to that point first.
I was working in DAZ before I seen this thread and was playing around with lighting and this is how mine turned out.
I like it but I think it could be better as far as lighting wise. Was wondering if anyone had any ideas what to do to make it better?
The background picture is there till I figure out how to make one similar to it.
Thanks.
Lighting is good, not sure on the POV and I think the backwall image needs toning down as the highlights are far too bright which draws your eye to that point first.
Thank you Pete, I just rendered it in that POV. I’m just playing around to lean more. I have to agree with the back wall part. I’ll work on making what I want to put there.
Hello folks, I’ve been down for a bit (medical stuff) better now, I’m sorry I missed you but I see you were left in good hands. I’ll go over the thread in a bit and get fully caught up. If you still need help please post so I’ll know you still want more help.
Hello folks, I’ve been down for a bit (medical stuff) better now, I’m sorry I missed you but I see you were left in good hands. I’ll go over the thread in a bit and get fully caught up. If you still need help please post so I’ll know you still want more help.
Thought that might be the case, I had noticed you were quiet and did think, good the hear you feeling better today Jad.
Argh - little more confused now. Upgraded to 4.5, walked through the built-in tutorials - and now I can’t find any of the content for Genesis. It loaded when I first installed 4.5, but now I can’t find it. :( Smart Content pane comes up totally blank. How do I find these items?
Also, shading/texturing: some models I have came with image files I can edit with my own textures, others come with files in other formats that I can’t edit. Is there any way to edit these other file types?
Yeah we would need more details on the formats. Did you look at that link I provided a few pages back on file extenstions?
Some of the files are .cr2, which I understand are character files. Some are .pz2, which are pose files. (I think.) I guess what I want is to be able to edit texture maps which are already done. Can I somehow extract the textures from these files, or am I going about this the completely wrong way?
