Novica & Serene Night's Renders, Tips, Tutorials & Product Reviews Part 1
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Fashion Lights 01 (Woman Face Light)
http://www.daz3d.com/fashion-lights
The avatars for these are both labeled 01- this first one is the lady with the bun with a light face. The second one she has a dark face.
Lights:
Distant: Specular
Distant: UberEnvironment2, 60% white, Intensity scale 85%, Occlusion with Directional Shadows
Fashion Lights 01 (Woman Face Dark)
Lights:
Point: Fill 60% white
So hold down CNTRL and click on the second one to add it the scene (without removing the light face settings) so you'll have both of these merged together. The third image (very bright) is what you'll get. Easy to turn down the lights, and you'll have a nice fill light. Not sure if that's what your'e supposed to do, but since these are both 01, I put them together.
Next, there was a THIRD 01 Rim Light, which was dark, so the last image is all three of the 01's. This last one created some shadows. The avatar is going to be that same lady, almost totally darkened out. I'll do just the Rim (third 01) for you.
Fashion Lights 02 Lady Light Face
Lights:
Distant: UE2 (UberEnvironment2, going to abbreviate from now on) white, 80% intensity, 95% intensity scale
Occlusion with Directional Shadows
Distant: Specular
Fashion Lights 02 Lady Dark Face
Lights:
Distant: Fill white 60%
Third render is both of those together.
Fourth render is with the almost totally darkened out woman added- again, the RIM light.
Lantios Lights 2 03
Lights:
2 Distant: Specular, UE2 (75% white, intensity scale 75%) Occlusion With Directional Shadows
Lantios Lights 2 04 I REALLY LIKE THIS ONE!
Lights:
2 Distant: Specular, UE2 (70% white, intensity scale 90%) Occlusion With Directional Shadows
Lantios Lights 2 05
Watch out for those eyelashes!
Lights:
2 Distant: Specular, UE2 (70% white, 70% intensity scale) Occlusion With Directional Shadows
Lantios Lights 2 06
Lights:
2 Distant: Specular, UE2 (70% white, intensity scale 80%) Occlusion With Directional Shadows
Lantios Lights 2 07
Lights:
2 Distant: Specular, UE2 (60% white, intensity scale 75%) Occlusion With Directional Shadows
Lantios Lights 2 08
Lights:
2 Distant: Specular, UE2 (70% white, intensity scale 100%) Occlusion With Directional Shadows
Lantios Lights 2 09
Lights:
2 Distant: Specular, UE2 (80% white,95% intensity scale) Occlusion With Directional Shadows
Lantios Lights 2 10 Really NEAT!
Lights:
2 Distant: Specular, UE2 (90% white, intensity scale 80%) Occlusion With Directional Shadows
Mood Lights 1-4 (By Lantios)
http://www.daz3d.com/mood-lights
All are these settings. There are differing images in the UE2 which make the difference.
Designed to be dark- campfire and evening.
Lights:
Distant: UE2 white, 100% Intensity 100% Intensity Scale. Occlusion with Directional Shadows
Distant: Specular
Mood Lights 5-8
All are these settings. There are differing images in the UE2 which make the difference.
Lights:
Distant: UE2 white, 100% Intensity 100% Intensity Scale. Occlusion with Directional Shadows
Distant: Specular
Mood Lights 9-12
All settings are the same as the previous Mood Lights.
Mood Lights 13- 15
All settings are the same as the previous Mood Lights.
FLASH SALE- Predatron's DS Lights are 60% off. I have not finished posting those (and won't do many at 1:30am, headed to bed, sorry!) but I did a couple. There are more lights in that store too. Go to the Fast Grab section and you'll see the promo banner, it's not showing up under promotions at the moment. RawArt is 50% too.
EDIT: Hey....that means Willow Spring is 60% off today! (The one with the pretty lion fountain, etc.)
http://www.daz3d.com/willow-spring
Remember my post? http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P660/#380064
I will do the renders for the Predatron DS Lights (but not the light information) I am not doing the Deep Shadow Map ones as they take too long.
Here was 01
http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P660/#380064
Predatron DS Lights 02 - 04 Raytrace
(working on 05 right now. These will be more subtle.)
Predatron DS Lights 05 -08 Raytrace
Predatron DS Lights 09-10 Raytraced
4:15am- They have pulled the Predatron store 60% off promo banner and replaced it with some pixie looking chick. I AM TICKED. I wanted to go to sleep several hours ago and stayed up to post the Predatron DS Lights for you because they were 60% off today. This is inexcusable. GOOD NIGHT. I am exhausted and VERY angry. The promo is GONE.
Predatron 60% off sale is back! http://www.daz3d.com/predatron?p=1
It's a "Flash Sale" so who knows how long it will last...
LOL this is funny. Just as I was thinking of buying some of Raw's content. =-)
I like that you pointed out the good eyebrows on the Riley figure. this is something I've noticed a lot more now.
. I've also noticed that many 'natural' non makeuped faces, sadly tend to have rouged and shiney lips like they are wearing lipstick. It would be great if there were more natural faces included in the more highly madeup ones... Since these might also be transferrable to younger characters.
I agree with you. And yep, adore Riley! :)
It's a good thing that store got put back up on sale, but trust me, it was down awhile. It wasn't just a "let's change this page" flicker thing. I was so mad I was up checking it for at least ten, possibly fifteen minutes.
I just spent $70 on Mada and $55 on Ironman (I've been a good girl and held back the last two weeks except for characters, I do get those when they are 51%) so we're going to have some fun products to review! I've been waiting for all the mermaid series, would recommend if anyone wants those, to hop on it. They have been on my wishlist a long time. They may have been on sale before and I had other things I had to prioritize, but I know those merbabies (ADORABLE) rarely are on sale.
Aoiri looks like a Connie with tweaks- same nose, etc. to me.
EDIT: Here's the newest additions that I can do product reviews for (but will be doing the lights again later today)
This is all Mada, I buy from one store, check out, then go back. That way if the sale ends, I'm not messed up!
http://www.daz3d.com/mada
Check out Kenzi!
Kenzi Outfit for Genesis
Kenzi Outfit Textures
Kenzi Outfit for Victoria 4
Kenzi Outfit for K4
LIKE OCEAN STUFF? CHECK THESE OUT!
MerBabies
Lost Realms for V4\A4
Lost Realms for M4 and H4
Lost Realms for F4 Upgrade
Elspeth
Pixie Glen Environment
Twinkel for V4
Anarani for V4
Aussie Girl Outfit (wondering if top can go over a t shirt, gonna try it. To hide tummy in some renders and just because would be cool. It should be doable as is loose. So consider this one for a layered look.)
And if you have Sadie, this is a fun outfit!
SadieFae
From Ironman13's Store
http://www.daz3d.com/ironman13
Effortless V5 Poses
i13 Amazing Lips
Mega Mood Expressions
V5 Feminine Poses
THESE POSES ARE $2.78! Remember, even if you don't use them in the end, they make great "starting points" to get your character kneeling, turning, etc, or to start an expression. For $2.78- it's a steal!
100 Essential Emotions for M4
100 Essential Emotions for V4
Archery Pose Collection
Casual Actions Poses for V4
Casual Actions Poses for M4
DemonicaEvilius
http://www.daz3d.com/demonicaevilius
I want to point out I was surprised at how much I use Emelie and Edward- I don't do Goth- but that's where I got the cute heart lips for Tamesis- (which doesn't go with the "dark" look, eh?!!!) and I use the clothes all the time. (Remember, you can put your own pattern in too, in the Surfaces tab. Use one of mine if you don't have any.) I also use the morphs with other characters quite frequently.
I'd scoop this up! http://www.daz3d.com/odd-bundle
Corvena Bundle
Nyu for Aiko 5
Lorella Bundle
Yes, I've noticed a facial similarity between Connie/Roxi/Aorri and others.
In my Commons thread with the discussion about some of Predatron's products, I posted this. (I just bought these too, so not just aimlessly chatting lol.) I also bought this: http://www.daz3d.com/14-mu-link-chamber as it's a HUGE set and for $14, wow.
Note from the Building Bundle-
Don’t think you’ll ever use a sewer?
http://www.daz3d.com/city-sewer
This also has a room, it’s not just the sewer. It has a control desk, and a BED AREA! Be sure and take a peek before you surf by this one, whether you get the building bundle or just the sewer. (But with the trash and the sewer, the building bundle makes sense even without the other two.)
http://www.daz3d.com/metro-hotel-vignette
Getting this, noticed it has lights. Anyone try them?
This seems like a nice set for closeups with glass windows btw. I don’t like the glaring red letters (which can be changed in surfaces) but those glass windows and a revolving door for around $4 is worthwhile to me.
http://www.daz3d.com/faery-tale-witch-props-pack
If you have the multiplane cyclorama, you’ll get 2 mats for a forest background to use. I’m not a fan of the flames, but wondering if other flames can be brought in too? I guess the rocks can’t be separated out, wonder if it could go on top of or replace the ones in the scene. http://www.daz3d.com/western-bric-a-brac (I already have it, so won’t hurt to try, right?)
http://www.daz3d.com/the-monastery
You can use this without it being a monastery. That view down the covered porch is AWESOME. Added to my cart. If you like Willow Spring, I can tell this one is going to be more of the same! With a terra cotta feel. Here’s what’s included, right now for $12:
Tower
Bench
Benches
Center Ground
Large Ground Plane
Monastery Sections 1 to 6
Porch
5 Plants Props
Empty Plant Pot
5 Shutter Props
Tree
Tree Planter
And doing more light tests as we speak. Coming up, Alien Cave.
Alien Cave FMAC Lighting
http://www.daz3d.com/alien-cave
Lights:
11 spot lights
1 linear point light
1 point light
3 distant lights
Alien Cave FMAC Lighting
This says quick lighting, shadows off, but the other one was quite speedy. QUITE. Don't let all those lights fool you. But this one took all of 25 seconds I think.
BRC-Tranquility Lights
http://www.daz3d.com/brc-tranquility
A PC item, get the lights and set for $1.99 :)
Lights:
19 Distant Lights!
BRC-Empathy
http://www.daz3d.com/brc-empathy
Another PC item
Lights: 22 Distant
DMs Tunnel Unit Lights PZ3-01
http://www.daz3d.com/dms-tunnel-unit
Lights:
4 Distant Lights
(dark mauves and dark browns at 80% mixed with ONE pink) One brown should have green in it.
DMs Tunnel Unit Lights PZ3-02
Lights: 4 Distant Lights
One is a black, then all are peach and dark mauve
DMs Tunnel Unit Lights PZ3-03
Lights:
Distant Lights: 2
Spot Lights: 4
The distant lights are bright red, bright green, and bright blue. FUN!
Garden Escape Well Lights
http://www.daz3d.com/garden-escape-well
Lights:
Distant: UE2 65% Intensity, 85% Intensity Scale, Almost white (slightly pink)
Distant
Spotlight
IN PROGRESS TONIGHT
Before I go any further, I'll start this here. I WILL LINK THIS FROM MY FIRST POST AS IT WILL QUICKLY GET BURIED.
Light Presets Reviews By Novica
This list will make it easier for you to quickly find your product and see what lighting results your figure will have from "World Center" (XYZ Translations 0/0/0) These lights were tested on the Base Female UV map, by my V6 character Chiara.
This is not going to be indicative of how a scene will be lit, but this is WONDERFUL for portraits and also for those of us who move the scene so our figures ARE at World Center to take advantage of presets that are lit extremely well at those coordinates. (Yes, move your scene instead of your objects!)
And remember, many of these are Platinum Club items- get great lights for $1.99! As time goes by, I will put the new reviews at the top. Enjoy! :)
Cathie
Alien Cave http://www.daz3d.com/alien-cave
FMAC Lighting http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P1005/#403417
Ancient Prophecies http://www.daz3d.com/ancient-prophecies
http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P945/#401520
Barn Yard http://www.daz3d.com/barn-yard
AOIBL_Light http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P945/#401508
IBL_Light http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P945/#401676
Create Fiery Genesis In DAZ Studio- FREE http://www.daz3d.com/create-fiery-genesis-in-daz-studio
http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P975/#401776
DMs Courage Realm http://www.daz3d.com/dms-courage-realm
http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P945/#401543
pz3_01 http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P975/#401838
Dragon Slayers http://www.daz3d.com/dragon-slayers
http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P975/#401809
Farm Fencing http://www.daz3d.com/farm-fencing
Afternoon http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P945/#401656
Fashion Lights http://www.daz3d.com/fashion-lights
01 Woman's Face Light and Dark Avatars: http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P990/#402472
01 Rim Light Same as above
02 Woman Face, Light and Dark Avatars: http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P990/#402539
02 Rim Light Same as above
Gabi For V5 http://www.daz3d.com/gabi-for-v5
http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P975/#402218
Genesis Essentials Preset 2
http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P975/#401776
GIS Terminal http://www.daz3d.com/gis-terminal
http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P975/#402245
Helena For V4 http://www.daz3d.com/helena-for-v4
Light 01-01 http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P975/#402372
Light 01-02 SAME
Holiday Accessories http://www.daz3d.com/holiday-accessories
AOIBL, IBL, and with shadows: http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P1005/#403511
Jasmin For Genesis (Jason Very Similar) Single or Bundle http://www.daz3d.com/jason-jasmin-for-genesis-uber-bundle
http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P960/#401690
Lantios Lights 2 http://www.daz3d.com/lantios-lights-2
01 and 02 http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P975/#402414
03-06 http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P990/#402570
07-10 http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P990/#402638
Merlin's Crossing http://www.daz3d.com/merlins-crossing
Skydomes 1-4 http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P1005/#403543
Mood Lights (By Lantios)
1-4 http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P990/#402658
5-8 http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P990/#402672
9-12 http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P990/#402680
13-15 http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P990/#402685
Predatron DS Lights http://www.daz3d.com/predatron-ds-lights
NOTE: I did not do Shadow Maps- You do get them for each of these numbers.
01 Raytrace http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P975/#402379
02-04 Raytrace http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P990/#402731
05-08 Raytrace http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P990/#402773
09-10 Raytrace http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P990/#402775
Not Recommended For World Center Use
Roman Bath http://www.daz3d.com/roman-bath
Alternative Lights: Would not recommend for portraits or other scenes. Long render time, VERY dark.
Royal Stairs http://www.daz3d.com/royal-stairs
http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P975/#402245
SpeedLights Outdoor Light Set 1 http://www.daz3d.com/speedlights-outdoor-light-set-1
1-5 http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P1020/#403611
6-10 http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P1020/#403614
Tangien Corner Another one with long render time- 20 minutes for just a simple figure.
Dusk, Twlight, Overcast: http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P1020/#403663
The Windmill http://www.daz3d.com/the-windmill
Daylight http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P945/#401543
Moonlight http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P975/#401809
Toon Amy For Genesis (Character And Hair) http://www.daz3d.com/toon-amy-for-genesis-character-hair-1
http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P975/#401875
Tsukiko For Aiko 5 http://www.daz3d.com/tsukiko-for-aiko-5
AOIBL Light http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P945/#401520
IBL light http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P945/#401676
Not Recommended For World Center Use
West Park Basement http://www.daz3d.com/west-park-basement
http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P1020/#403710
Not Recommended For World Center Use
Willow Spring http://www.daz3d.com/willow-spring
http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P1020/#403710
Thanks for pointing out the cheap V4 and M4 pose sets. I bought them.
:) You're welcome. The vendor is almost giving them away at that price! I guess they make a profit based on volume of sales and new users.
Holiday Accessories AOIBL
http://www.daz3d.com/holiday-accessories
Lights:
2 Distant (bluish-grays)
1 Spotlight (bluish-gray)
Holiday Accessories IBL
Lights:
2 Distant (darker grays)
1 Spotlight (still a bluish gray)
Third is the IBL Light + Shadow
Got weird sparklies on the forehead with the DS marked avatar files (the z-DS_1 Shadow) so not pursuing anymore of these. They were like little glowing orbs. I will post for you to see. I don't know what's going on with it. Is it for a different program? There's a cool special effect for ya, lol!
Merlins Crossing
http://www.daz3d.com/merlins-crossing
All have 5 distant lights. Pictured:
Skydome 1
Skydome 2
Skydome 3
Skydome 4
Roman Bath
http://www.daz3d.com/roman-bath
Alternative Lighting
NOT SHOWN. Would not recommend for a scene unless you have a LOT of time. With only one figure, it had taken 22 minutes and was at 14%. It is also ULTRA dark. There are other sets already shown that would be better- see Mood Lights if you want some dark light.
This was mentioned in my thread way back on post 300. You should note it- it is AMAZING and you can't really tell what you get by the promo. I've been waiting on it ever since I showed it to you- and I'm buying it because now it's 50% off. Yippeee! Thought I'd point it out as it has NOT been on sale.
Take a look here, this is what you get for $12.48 (50% off today)
http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/19756/P300/#339082
EDIT: YOU HAVE TO SEE TOTTE'S PRIORY!!!
http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/27145/#403600
Edit: Also this one has great detail: (French battlefield gun/cannon) I've had it for awhile and was impressed with it when I tested in the studio. (Before I started this thread.)
http://www.daz3d.com/gribeauval12