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Hey folks, I could use some help regarding a render I'm currently working on!
This is obviously a WIP and a lot about it will still change.
The question I have is: Do either of those two characters remind you of someone, real or fictional? If so, who?
Please answer the question to yourself before reading on!
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My main concern is that the sleeping character is too reminiscent of Jesus, which is an association I decidedly don't want!
Did you think of Jesus when you saw that picture? Thanks for letting me know!
Ariel? Sleeping beauty? Definitely not the character referenced in your block of black text. Since that guy was middle eastern born to parents who also were of middle eastern decent, and not ginger and covered in freckles.
Not the real historical figure, sure, but basically any bearded, long-haired white guy could pass for the pop culture representation of him.
That's true but if you live in Europe or America you're likely surrounded with images that depict him as whitewhitewhite...
I'm currently leaning towards getting rid of the scruffy beard since apparently my own mind went there. The facial hair of the two characters probably is too similar anyway.
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And here's the finalised image.
This is my entry to the current Shift Art DAZ Studio challenge. The theme is Fairy Tales.
Outfit by ocelot1300 and Jerry Jang: https://www.sharecg.com/v/94622/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/Border-Tribe-Outfit-for-G8M
Bed by Summoner: http://freedom-of-art.ucoz.com/publ/free_poser_ds/free_public/summoner_39_s_gothic_bed_fan_art_for_poser_ds/14-1-0-424
Drapes by Art Tailor: https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/background-curtains/81296
Versatile Tentacle by Tempest: http://www.sharecg.com/v/63819/browse/11/Poser/Versatile-Tentacle-Figure
Rose by bazsa: https://free3d.com/3d-model/rose-31675.html
HDRI by valzheimer: https://gumroad.com/valzheimer?sort=featured#DXEPj
Texture by Texture Haven: https://texturehaven.com/tex/?t=rough_wood
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Current freebie Brock for F4. Head morph and skin converted to G8.
I still don't know how to convert pre-G3 bodies to G8 without screwing up the posing, so the body morph here is just from SWOLE 8.
Shorts by RenderGuyNY: https://www.sharecg.com/v/90066/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/G8M-Clubbing
HDRI by zbyg: https://www.deviantart.com/zbyg/art/HDRi-Pack-2-103458406
Oh, he's Sleeping Beauty! I was wondering if he was injured in battle, or sick. I like the composition.
Wasn't able to find a single moment for DAZ'ing those last two weeks. The next few weeks should be a little more relaxed. Here's two really quick ones just to get me back into it.
Freebies:
Cheongsam by Adam Thwaites: https://www.most-digital-creations.com/g8f_cheongsam.php
Gown by Adam Thwaites: https://www.most-digital-creations.com/g8f_medieval_dress.htm
Makeup by April's Vanity: http://shop.aprilsvanity.com/flo-makeup-for-genesis-8-females.html
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One of two male characters I've bought recently(ish): Joseph by Phoenix1966, over at Renderosity.
I could tell already from the promos that I wouldn't care much for Joseph's morph. His skin is spectacular though, especially his face. I do wish his torso/arms/legs were a little more textured with scars and imperfections to match his face. But even so, great black male skins are not that easy to find, and this is one of the best I've seen.
The above render uses Joseph's skin out of the box; the shape is dial spun and uses none of his morphs.
Now that I look at it, I'm actually not entirely satified with this render. The lighting makes his face look a little ashy and his face morph could use some more work. But since I've already rendered the thing I might as well upload it :)
It's also worth mentioning that Joseph comes with several hair pieces that look really well done, although I haven't used them in the above render.
I wish the forums had a 'like' button like the gallery does (because threads actually work and don't need refreshing 3-5 times before they load...). I'd have hit that button so many times.
I really like the pose and perspective in the picture of Joseph. He's ready to go sort out some nonsense.
Thanks, you guys!
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Something I just kinda threw together haphazardly before going to bed and it it kinda came out... hawt?
His face is Brock for F4. I tweaked his eyes and lips, making use of Rarestone's morphs that I impulse-bought when they showed up in Fast Grab recently. His skin is Alistair, body morph from SWOLE.
Freebies:
HDRI by Laticis: https://www.deviantart.com/laticis/art/Laticis-FREE-Images-Lighting-Accessories-497411807
Punching Bag by squarepeg3d: https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/posable-punching-bag/75730
Pose by Zeddicuss: https://www.zed3d.com/shop/male-pinup-pose-03-genesis-3-male-g3m/
Pose Converter by Agent Unawares: https://www.deviantart.com/agentunawares/art/G3F-to-G8F-World-s-Greatest-Pose-Converter-709591348
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Another person posing prettily while staring into the middle distance. Apparently that's all I have the energy for these days :)
I know I've used Soraya's skin several times in the past but this might actually be my first time rendering her. If so it was high time... I think she's very pretty.
Picked up Dreamlight's LA Pool for a good price. I kinda assumed speed and convenience were the main selling points of that product but it took me longer than expected to set up this simple scene. The lighting just didn't quite seem right and I ended up adding several additional lights. I'm also not entirely sure what that floor is supposed to be made of; I turned up its glossy roughness because it was rather shiny out of the box. I'm not going to return the product, but I'm not sure it entirely met my expectations. Maybe I have to spend a little more time with it.
Freebies:
Dress by Adam Thwaites: https://www.most-digital-creations.com/g8f_classy_dress_2.php
Pose by Zeddicuss: Pose by Zeddicuss: https://www.zed3d.com/shop/pinup-pose-11-20-compiled-g3f/
Pose Converter by Agent Unawares: https://www.deviantart.com/agentunawares/art/G3F-to-G8F-World-s-Greatest-Pose-Converter-709591348
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I almost titled this "Pussy Magnet" but thought better of it in the last moment. Please applaud my restraint.
Freebies:
Shed by DryJack: http://www.sharecg.com/v/52057/browse/11/Poser/Old-Shack
Shirt by Adam Thwaites: https://www.most-digital-creations.com/g8f_plaid_shirt.php
Shorts by Adam Thwaites: https://www.most-digital-creations.com/g8f_denim_shorts.htm
Milk Can by Gany78: https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/milkcan/55699
Grass System by Erock3D: https://erock3d.com/download/erock3d-free-grass-system/
Ground Texture by LowlyPoly: https://cubebrush.co/lowlypoly/products/x22i9g/stylized-terrain-texture
Pose Converter by MCphylyss: https://www.sharecg.com/v/89846/browse/8/Script/Daz3d-Pose-Converter-Standalone
I saw your milk-man in the gallery.
Yes, I am lactose tolerant, thank you! x)
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I hope this is still within the TOS? I promise I won't get any friskier than this!
The other character I bought recently. Falcon by SithLordSims shot right to the top of my wishlist the moment he had been released. I grew up in a country where that kind of oblong face is pretty common, so he looks like every guy I had a crush on as a teenager... but all grown up now :) And those downward slanted eyes... *sigh*
I generally love SithLordSims' men. So handsome! They are not photo realistic but I don't mind at all.
Freebie credits:
Basement by PoserDirect: http://www.poserdirect.com/free_build.html
HDRI by Laticis: https://www.deviantart.com/laticis/art/Laticis-FREE-Images-Lighting-Accessories-497411807
Boots by Headkase & Varsel: http://www.sharecg.com/v/56443/browse/11/Poser/Bossy-Boots-2.0-for-GENESIS
Collar by Adam Thwaites: https://www.most-digital-creations.com/g8f_leather_collar.php
Piercings by Adam Thwaites: https://www.most-digital-creations.com/g8f_piercings.htm
Cuffs by noone (link NSFW): https://www.deviantart.com/noone102000/art/FREEBIE-Leather-Bondage-Cuffs-wrists-and-ankles-802801269
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More Falcon, being all clean-cut and heroic and 90es-tastic.
Freebie credits:
HDRI by Laticis: https://www.deviantart.com/laticis/art/Laticis-FREE-Images-Lighting-Accessories-497411807
Pose Converter by MCphylyss: https://www.sharecg.com/v/89846/browse/8/Script/Daz3d-Pose-Converter-Standalone
Oh man, I can hear how sharp that katana is!
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"I brought you flowers..."
I liked that blink-and-you-miss-it sale yesterday when we got some older non-daz-originals for a steep discount. I bought Future Wilderness and Pepper Hair, I think they work really well with G8/IRAY. The lady is Briony by Anagord, who I bought quite a while ago but hadn't rendered yet. I love her sharp features and femme fatale vibe!
Freebie credits:
Catsuit by Adam Thwaites: https://www.most-digital-creations.com/g8f_catsuit_2.php
Choker by Adam Thwaites: https://www.most-digital-creations.com/g8f_choker.htm
Skull by Adam Thwaites: https://www.most-digital-creations.com/free_poser_poses_textures_morphs_props_65.htm
Calla Lily by Frogdot: http://www.sharecg.com/v/41229/browse/5/3D-Model/Calla-Lily
Pose by Adam Thwaites: https://www.most-digital-creations.com/photo_model_115.htm
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I've rendered Rune before but I'm not sure I did her justice at the time. I like this render a lot though. I like how her (out of the box) skin came out in this light and I like her (slightly tweaked) body shape. I also got to use a bunch of items from the bi-weekly freebies I collected over the months.
Freebie credits:
HDRI by CGAxis: https://free.cgaxis.com/product/morning-island-hdri/
Pose by Adam Thwaites: https://www.most-digital-creations.com/photo_model_115.htm
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I've been feeling the G3 ladies lately. Here's Mei Lin, contemplating her manicure.
Freebie credits:
Room by OneSix: https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/contemporary-room/77686
Cheongsam Lingerie by Pretty3D: https://www.pretty3d.com/free-stuff.php?p=cheongsam-lingerie-for-genesis-8-females
Pose by Zeddicuss: https://www.zed3d.com/shop/chair-and-poses-for-genesis-3-female/
Pose Converter by Agent Unawares: https://www.deviantart.com/agentunawares/art/G3F-to-G8F-World-s-Greatest-Pose-Converter-709591348
Painting by Sannzi: http://sanzisannzi.web.fc2.com/sub3.html
Puddle by perpetualrevision: https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/messy-fx-set-1/80074
"That son of a... made me chip my nail."
Rune and Mei Lin are both very nice! (And the guys are too.) I like the lighting and the poses.
Thank you!
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Some people have a trophy wall, or perhaps a trophy room. Olympia has a trophy spa.
I tried to use every bladed weapon, warhammer, helmet, and shield I have in my library. I almost got there; I ran out of patience in the end so there's actually one or two missing.
Some of the older items have weird object centres and are really hard to pose. If someone has a good solution to this I'm all ears...
Love how Olympia's skin glows in this light. She's one of my all-time fave characters!
Freebie credits:
Temple by McGyver: https://sharecg.com/v/64458/gallery/11/Poser/Caprina-Pavilion
Pose by OneSix: https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/glamour-pose-15/78360
Battle Axe by Porsimo: http://www.porsimo.net/3d/weapons.htm
Halberd by squarepog3d: https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/fantasy-amazon-bundle-for-g8f---100-free/79046
Mjølnir by Hal001: https://sharecg.com/v/33826/gallery/11/Poser/Thor-lord-of-Asgard
Sword by Porsimo: http://www.porsimo.net/3d/weapons.htm
Sword by 3DND: http://www.threednd.com/warduke.html
That is an epic -- and really patient -- shot! A trophy spa sounds a whole lot better an idea too...
I so love your renders @Hylas!!
Thank you!
Oh man... sithlordsims has another boy out *sigh* *drool* *faint*
His characters are like catnip to me... I can see that they tend to look a little samey* and yet I want every single one of them!
*no shade intended... most creators tend to make somewhat samey characters.