Hello, everyone. I started using DAZ Studio in the summer of 2015, and this is the first time I’ve ever posted anything in DAZ’s forums. I’ve just recently discovered that DAZ Studio has a product suggestions page. Below is a list of fourteen product suggestions I’ve developed over the past year after I’ve purchased products and found they didn’t work the way I wanted them to or after I failed to find other products I’ve wanted to purchase. In these suggestions, I’ll give a title to each product and I’ll explain why I’m suggesting that product. 

Mesopotamian King for Genesis 3 Male

Out of all the products I’ll suggest, this product is the one I would like to see the most. I plan to do a lot of renders of Bible scenes and ancient civilizations. DAZ has many excellent Greek, Persian, Indian, and Egyptian products. But, at least on DAZ Studio’s website, I can’t find any products inspired by ancient Mesopotamia. This would include the cultures of ancient Babylonia, Assyria, Sumeria, and others. Meshbox Design has created sets and props for biblical and ancient Mesopotamian scenes, such as their Lachish: Bible City set and their Tower of Babel prop. HiveWire has a large Mesopotamia-themed set that’s compatible with DAZ Studio 2.3+, called Hanging Gardens of Nimrud. Renderosity also has old Poser sets inspired by ancient Near Eastern structures from Ian M. Palmer. But I’ve never come across any Mesopotamian outfits on any 3D websites. I’d like to suggest that DAZ artists create an outfit for a Mesopotamian king, especially the distinctive conical crown, similar to the ones in these images below from the illustrator Roger Payne:

Image One

https://bookpalace.com/acatalog/info-PayneBabylonZigLL.html

Image Two

https://bookpalace.com/acatalog/info-PayneMaskLL.html

Image Three

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/36/24/cd/3624cd71a345cac405dfbc33808723ca.jpg

I’ve considered using Shiny SheetZ products for this type of costume, since those sheets look somewhat similar to this type of outfit. But the product I’m suggesting would look more like the costume I want. It would be great if this product came in several different textures.

Mesopotamian Queen for Genesis 3 Female

In each of the images above and below there are women wearing distinctive Mesopotamian clothing. I’d like to suggest a royal outfit, made for G3F, similar to the costumes in the images above or below or any image of regal Mesopotamian female clothing. I’ve considered using Shiny SheetZ products for this type of costume as well, since they look somewhat similar to this type of dress. But the product I’m suggesting would look more like the dress I want. This product could complement the Mesopotamian outfit for G3M. It would be great if this product came in several different textures as well.

Image One

https://lauravaleri.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/d8a78-sumeriangarments.jpg?w=744&h=812

Image Two

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-q_aW2uucXnI/ToStGv3nA4I/AAAAAAAAAAc/8UCB1Q8DHMM/s1600/index.php.jpeg

Atlantida Temple Iray Add-On

The Atlantida Temple product is a beautiful sci-fi structure that I want to use in my renders at some point in the future. The exterior of the temple renders well in Iray, but when I attempt to render the interior, it’s rather dark. I believe this is because it wasn’t made with Iray materials. I tend to render most of my images with DAZ’s Iray render engine, since it seems to be the easiest render engine for me to use and quickly gives me extremely realistic results. I also have Reality’s Luxrender engine, but I haven’t mastered it yet. I’ve tried to add a light source to the temple’s interior, but lighting is probably the most difficult aspect of 3D rendering for me learn. I’m not getting satisfying results. DAZ Studio has created Iray versions of products like the GIS and Future Series. Thus, I would like to suggest that DAZ artists do the same thing for the Atlantida Temple, and perhaps all the Atlantida products.       

Dynamic Tunics and Sashes for Genesis 3 Male and Genesis 3 Female

These versatile outfits were first created for Michael 4 and Victoria 4. DAZ artists created a new version of this product for G2M, G2F, and Genesis. I would like to see a version of this product for G3M and G3F.   

Egyptian Knight for Genesis 3 Male

Since I plan to do renders of ancient civilizations, having a set of ancient Mesopotamian armor would help me create battle scenes. Yet the only armor DAZ has available on their website that’s closest to what ancient Mesopotamian soldiers wore is the Egyptian Knight for David 3. I purchased this product, but since it’s such an old product it doesn’t look too good when I render it in Iray, especially in an HDRI environment. I would love to see a newer version of this product for G3M. And just like the older version, I would also like for it to come in multiple textures.  

Iray Animal Skin Shaders

I would like to change the shaders of some of the 3D clothing I own to animal skins textures, and I want to use Iray shaders. DAZ has products like Furify: Fur Shaders, Leather and Fur Iray Shaders, and Animal Things. I purchased Leather and Fur Shaders, but they seem to be intended for things like toy animals and such. What I would like is a set of Iray shaders similar to the textures of Jungle Goddess for G3F, Jungle Girl for G2F, or Renderosity’s Storyteller for Jungle Girl.   

Bast for Genesis 3 Female

This is an interesting Egyptian outfit for G3F, but it’s only available on RuntimeDNA’s website. I tried to create a RuntimeDNA account just to buy this product but, as some might have experienced themselves, I was sent straight to DAZ’s website. I’ve seen several products advertised with this outfit, such as the new Akasha for G3F, EgpytV4, and PS-Tia. I’ve also seen it in renders users have posted in the galleries. Since RuntimeDNA has merged with DAZ, DAZ may already be planning to offer this outfit. But I just wanted to make my product suggestion known.    

Sun Hall Iray Add-On

This is another beautiful sci-fi set that I’d like to use in some of my renders. But just as the Atlantida Temple prop, when I try to render the interior of this product in Iray, it’s rather dark. In fact, it’s almost pitch black. I would like to suggest an Iray version of this product.

Moroccan Dreams for Genesis 3 Male

The generation 4 version of this product can be fitted to G2M and G3M, but the outfit distorts when you pose the figure. I would like to suggest a new version of this for G3M.

Moroccan Dreams for Genesis 3 Female

DAZ has several Persian/Arab themed products for belly dancers, but this is one of the few products I could find for what seems to be an aristocratic Persian/Arab woman. This product can be fitted to G2F and G3F, but, just like previous product, it distorts if you pose the figure. I would like to suggest an new version of this for G3F.

Dinosaur Saddle and/or Battle Armor

This is a product I would like to have for fantasy renders I want to create. The only product DAZ already has that’s similar to this is Tawhawk. Even though I’m not sure if this type of product can be made, I would like to see a product like this that can be fitted to dinosaurs like the saddles and armor that can be fitted to DAZ Horse 2 and DAZ Big Cat 2.

DAZ Horse 3

Just as DAZ artists have created a new elephant product and a new Iray version of Tyrannosaurus Rex, I would like to suggest a new Iray version of DAZ’s horse.    

DAZ Big Cat 3

A big problem I’m having with DAZ’s Big Cat 2 product is that when I render it in Iray the fur is far too bright. The cat's eyes are black as well. When I render it in Reality it looks fine. Since I prefer to use Iray, I would like to suggest a new Iray version of DAZ’s big cat.    

Babylon Set for Iray

As I mentioned above, HiveWire offers a Mesopotamia-themed set called Hanging Gardens of Nimrud. But it would be great, in fact stunning, to see a set like this in Iray. Below are examples of what I’m talking about.

Image One  

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/I1Hbht4iNQg/maxresdefault.jpg

Image Two

http://www.realmofhistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Gorgeous_3D_animation_Babylon_ancient_Mesopotamia_1.jpg

Image Three

http://www.realmofhistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Gorgeous_3D_animation_Babylon_ancient_Mesopotamia_2.jpg

searching victoria7 ad finds victoria's secret

victoria bitter  lol

this one ??

New Addition Living Environment  Adore this set. It's huge. The vendor has all the lights done for you as one of the options. If you have trouble doing indoor lighting with Iray, this is a great set for you. (And even if you love doing lighting. And even if you don't care one way or the other. Or even if...) 

 I love the look of the materials with the lighting- they look very real. The floor, the furniture- everything. 

Harley is wearing Anny Hair, Sunday Casuals: Basics   Which NOTE- the actual  outfit is NOT LOCATED IN GENESIS 3 FEMALE. It only has the materials there. You have to go to Genesis 2 to find the outfit. That seems like an error to me in file structure? If not, for sheer convenience if used for more than one generation, it should be in that generation.

Myrina for Olympia 7 is H&C Tight Sportswear shirt kitbashed with Business Suit pants. She's wearing Christina Hair.

When Women Decide To Move Furniture    (click to enlarge, huge render.) 

I don't know that anyone has gotten around to making morphs for any of the new figures. Latest figure I have any morphs for are the first Genesis and taht's for the TOS and TNG crew and I think 7 of 9. I remember a Janeway morph but I don't know if i's still out there or not. It was for Victoria 4 and I know there's a program that let's you transfer morphs from V4 to the first Genesis, I don't know if there's one that will move them up to the G3 figure yet though. 

Same program that moved them from M4/V4 to Genesis also does the latest figures G2 and G3.

Thanks guys!

Yeah, the generation X2 has been updated to work with G3 models. But I am holding off buying it, untill I find something I can convert. :D
I think Hoshi Sato will be a tough one to find though :/

Hi. Recently I have seen a lot of victoria 7 promo ads, but the model has white hair and a huge cheek dimple. It looks a lot like Jennifer Garner. Anyone know if this is a morph or another character?

Regards

Hey Guys,

I appologize in advance if I am asking something that's redundtant or has been answered a million times before. I just joined the forums a few days ago and tried searching but did not get anything. I have done modeling in maya and max before so modeling it and bringing it into Daz is my last resort.

I am working on some sort of series of renders for the 50th anniversary (no sure to what end, but looking to create montages of popular characters). Is there any face/body morphs for Janeway and/or Hoshi Sato for G3 figure out there? 

I don't know that anyone has gotten around to making morphs for any of the new figures. Latest figure I have any morphs for are the first Genesis and taht's for the TOS and TNG crew and I think 7 of 9. I remember a Janeway morph but I don't know if i's still out there or not. It was for Victoria 4 and I know there's a program that let's you transfer morphs from V4 to the first Genesis, I don't know if there's one that will move them up to the G3 figure yet though. 

Let me start by saying that I really love Headshop 10.2 for coming up with new characters.  But, it is a very glitchy program.  One of the really strange effects happens when using HS on Gen 3 faces.  For whatever reason, after exporting the head back to Gen 3, the teeth get really weird...often sharp and pointy, or with big gaps.  This doesn't happen when using HS with Gen 2. 

Another oddity is the tendency for HS to create a near exact head shape with a photograph within the plugin, but not nearly so close when exported back into DS.  I usually have to do a lot of post HS tweaking with other morphs to get the right shape. 

Also, on some head shapes, I'll get weird ripples in the surface of the mesh.  I'm not sure where they originate.  Likewise, you can get some really lumpy noggins if you place a shape dot in the wrong spot.  If there were some sort of averaging tool (similar to the Smoothing dial) for the Autodots, it might insure that you don't get a dot out of a smooth curve.  I've notice that if I get a lumpy area, it is near impossible to fix it.  Most of the time, it is easier to just start over.

After reading and looking at all the various tutorials available, the interface is still somewhat a mystery.  I can find no explanation as to what the "Copy" arrow does in the "Profile" tab.  Whenever I try to use it, I get an error that HS could not execute the command and will try to continue.  Everything seems very straight forward in the tutorials and menu.  But, what actually happens compared to what I'm attempting to create are often very different.  It would be nice to have a thorough explanation of how the shape and texture dots affect the mesh.  I mean, the dots don't seem to actually match specific mesh points.  So, I'm not sure when I change a point on the jaw line, if I am pushing the mesh back or out on the x or z axis.    Also, I have yet to figure out what the heck the neck dots actually do.  Messing with them is usually a bad idea.

Perhaps some sort of specific point reference chart would help...i.e. "dot x defines the position for lower junction of the ear." or, "dot y must be positioned at approximately the lower corner of the jaw."  It would just help to know what I am affecting when I move a dot.  You can get very strange results if dots are moved outside their intended parameters.

I'm using a fairly robust system...current generation i7 with 16gb memory and GT970m graphics.  But, I still find that the line tool will hang the system.  And, the smoothing control will fail to function at all.  Half the time, when exporting, I'll get an "Export Successful" message, then a "Headshop has ceased to function" message.  Sometimes, the exported face works fine, regardless of whether or not Headshop ceases to function.  Sometimes, HS just crashes and no morph is exported back to Daz.

Also, instead of using "custom obj" to model Gen 3 figures, why not just make each variety of Genesis (or Victoria), a check box selection? 

I fully realize that HS is not supposed to be a competitor to ZBrush, or Blender...etc.  But, I do think that it has room for improvement.  Perhaps, dropping the hair and 3d statue sections would be a good idea for DAZ users.  I don't know how many overall...but, I'm guessing that very few Daz users have a need for the statue add ons.

I really enjoy creating characters.  And, HS10.2 is a great alternative to full blown modeling programs.  I do hope that the developers continue to improve it.  I would suggest to Laslo and the other programmers at Abalone, that a much more detailed manual would be very helpful.

I'd be very interested in hearing from other users that have experienced some of these issues with HS, especially if they have worked out how to fix them.  I certainly haven't ruled out the possibility of my own ignorance causing my troubles. 

Hopefully you grabbed the Glamour Bedroom while in Fast Grab. I know it's hard to look past some ultra bright colors, or perhaps textures/materials you may not like, but just try to see the structures/props and think "SHADERS."  So all I did was change out the wall colors and textures (I just went into Textures and into different sets, these walls are actually a CARPET. )  The chair is part of the Glamour Bedroom props.

The wall on your left is the one with three blobs, I simply filled them in with the same texture as the wall, did about a minute of streaking postwork and done.

That's FWSA Finley (And Her Jewelry) wearing Vidra Hair, Fun Saturday Outfit (pants), Men's Shirt.  She's trying to figure out RW Classic Chess.

TIPS: Remember to change white items to gray in Diffuse so you get prettier shadows and avoid washouts.  Also, use Rotation when seating your figures in these kind of chairs. I tend to forget and use only translations. She is rotated slightly back into the chair.

EDIT: Looking at that shirt, it would be good for a server at that Steakhouse.

Lighting is Dimension Theory's DAZ Studio Iray HDR Outdoor Environments, using Maui. Environment Intensity 1.93, Environment Map 4.09, 

Film ISO 297.66, Exposure Value 12.65     In other words, crank it up on this one.

BOOM!  No server available....

So... to amuse myself while I wait for the forum to come back up....

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3832706/Woodcutter-Victoria-chops-tree-falls-cabin.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fark

Where?

Try: http://www.daz3d.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=pro+bundle 

Then click 'Show All' next to the top set of results, and scroll down to see the 70% off bundles.

Currently, I see Leo 7, Olympia 7, Michael 7, Arabella 7, Teen Josie 7, Scott 6, Karen 7, Bethany 7, Eva 7, Victoria 7, Ninive 6, Callie 6, Monique 6, Darius 6, Keiko 6, and Supersuit Pro Bundles.

The 70% off pricing puts the pro bundles at below the cost of the starter bundles (40% off), so if any of those are on your wishlist, get buying.

Thanks. I wonder if it will last or if it is an error that will tempt us and disappear.

There's now a banner that says "60% off featured pro bundles with any purchase over $1.00", 50% off without purchase.

Maybe the 70% off is for PC members only? Or maybe it's all a giant pricing mistake.

Update: for PC+ users, the final price if you add an item is lower still. Add, say, Edwardian Accessories for $2.99, and you can pick up a typical Pro Bundle for about $29.

Where?

Try: http://www.daz3d.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=pro+bundle 

Then click 'Show All' next to the top set of results, and scroll down to see the 70% off bundles.

Currently, I see Leo 7, Olympia 7, Michael 7, Arabella 7, Teen Josie 7, Scott 6, Karen 7, Bethany 7, Eva 7, Victoria 7, Ninive 6, Callie 6, Monique 6, Darius 6, Keiko 6, and Supersuit Pro Bundles.

The 70% off pricing puts the pro bundles at below the cost of the starter bundles (40% off), so if any of those are on your wishlist, get buying.

Thanks. I wonder if it will last or if it is an error that will tempt us and disappear.

There's now a banner that says "60% off featured pro bundles with any purchase over $1.00", 50% off without purchase.

Maybe the 70% off is for PC members only? Or maybe it's all a giant pricing mistake.

Where?

Try: http://www.daz3d.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=pro+bundle 

Then click 'Show All' next to the top set of results, and scroll down to see the 70% off bundles.

Currently, I see Leo 7, Olympia 7, Michael 7, Arabella 7, Teen Josie 7, Scott 6, Karen 7, Bethany 7, Eva 7, Victoria 7, Ninive 6, Callie 6, Monique 6, Darius 6, Keiko 6, and Supersuit Pro Bundles.

The 70% off pricing puts the pro bundles at below the cost of the starter bundles (40% off), so if any of those are on your wishlist, get buying.

Thanks. I wonder if it will last or if it is an error that will tempt us and disappear.

Where?

Try: http://www.daz3d.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=pro+bundle 

Then click 'Show All' next to the top set of results, and scroll down to see the 70% off bundles.

Currently, I see Leo 7, Olympia 7, Michael 7, Arabella 7, Teen Josie 7, Scott 6, Karen 7, Bethany 7, Eva 7, Victoria 7, Ninive 6, Callie 6, Monique 6, Darius 6, Keiko 6, and Supersuit Pro Bundles.

The 70% off pricing puts the pro bundles at below the cost of the starter bundles (40% off), so if any of those are on your wishlist, get buying.

I like character's eyes from Godin, especial for Victoria 4.
http://posercontent.com/vendors/godin/307

Thanks very much for keeping us informed.  The download speed improvement is quite noticable.

Failing for me:

Nothern Terrace Kitchen  [IM00032373-01_NorthernTerraceKitchenDS.zip]

Legacie Hair for Genesis 2 Female(s)  [IM00024253-01_LegacieHairforGenesis2Females.zip]

Legacie Hair for Genesis 3 Female(s)  [IM00024253-03_LegacieHairforGenesis3Females.zip]

Legacie Hair for Victoria 4 Ps  [IM00024253-04_LegacieHairforVictoria4Ps.zip]

Got the Eva banner. Yay, now since I haven't picked up her for 1.80 without additional purchases, I'm allowed to pick her up for 5.00 with additional purchase. Let me see, how big is the chance I'll take advantage of that? Oh yes, zero.

(For those who want to tell me I'm ungreteful: It's a great price for a DAZ character, but I don't see any advantage from her shape and skin, there are only two characters based on her, so I'll pass. If it would have been Victoria, I would have picked her up. There are waaayyy more characters based on Victoria, and they keep popping up in the store. Eva seems just like generic skin and shape, barely away from Victoria. Plus I just picked up Arabella, with her beautiful goth makeups. What else does a girl need?)

The front page new releases keep doing the swirlie thing for me. I think the site is ill. Probably due to the flu season starting soon. 

Oh hey, I just got my orange banner. With TWO MINUTES left of the day. Thanks, Daz! 

As we launch this year's PC+ sale, we want to extend a special thanks to those of you who have shown so much support for us. 

Thanking us by slightly reducing the cost of an on sale item that most of your loyal customers who fit the criteria would have already bought - if they buy an additional bundle first?

 

 

I would have really liked this deal, so don't knock it! lol 

As someone who only has Victoria 7, getting Eva 7 would have been really nice. 

I think I mentioned this in the anniversary pc+ thread, but it would have been really cool if we could buy Eva at the offer price and then gift her to someone else. Would give at least some of us a reason to make an extra purchase and make someone who actually really wanted it happy.

To be honest I'm pretty sure I got her for less than that offer sometime earlier this year >.>

Really!? Sweet! That gives me hope! :) I have my eye on a couple of the "7" figures and Eva is one of them. I've seen some great renders with her and she looks pretty good, and I hear good things about her. :)

Oh hey, I just got my orange banner. With TWO MINUTES left of the day. Thanks, Daz! 

As we launch this year's PC+ sale, we want to extend a special thanks to those of you who have shown so much support for us. 

Thanking us by slightly reducing the cost of an on sale item that most of your loyal customers who fit the criteria would have already bought - if they buy an additional bundle first?

 

 

I would have really liked this deal, so don't knock it! lol 

As someone who only has Victoria 7, getting Eva 7 would have been really nice. 

I think I mentioned this in the anniversary pc+ thread, but it would have been really cool if we could buy Eva at the offer price and then gift her to someone else. Would give at least some of us a reason to make an extra purchase and make someone who actually really wanted it happy.

To be honest I'm pretty sure I got her for less than that offer sometime earlier this year >.>

Oh hey, I just got my orange banner. With TWO MINUTES left of the day. Thanks, Daz! 

As we launch this year's PC+ sale, we want to extend a special thanks to those of you who have shown so much support for us. 

Thanking us by slightly reducing the cost of an on sale item that most of your loyal customers who fit the criteria would have already bought - if they buy an additional bundle first?

 

 

I would have really liked this deal, so don't knock it! lol 

As someone who only has Victoria 7, getting Eva 7 would have been really nice.