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That Freakin Learning Curve ***TLDR***
This render series with Mimi set me off on a lighting experiment.
Zero postwork: (99.9% of the renders I share have no postwork because I don't see ANY reason to spit-shine turds)
Get my skills up to where I feel comfortable enough, then tackle that hurdle is my rationale
*I created 5 renders but will only be showing renders 1,3 and 5.*
Render 1 illustrates what happens before any lights are introduced (using 3DL)
Render 3 is after I've introduced lighting and got it where I usually think is acceptably natural looking and KINDA sharp.
(still dark imo, but still learning)
Render 5 is after I'd tweaked the lighting in a way I never had before and then "face-palm" with the results.
I'm embarrased to mention what I did because it's a VERY simple adjustment...
Face-palm not because of the "overwhelming results", but her sports bra now looks a little more natural to my taste. BUT, the highlights in her hair disappeared when compared to render #3.
Ha haa, if I could have found a free leotard I may not have written this at all.
Still climbing this mountain of information and experience; enjoying every step !
#PotatoSquad
This render series with Mimi set me off on a lighting experiment.
Zero postwork: (99.9% of the renders I share have no postwork because I don't see ANY reason to spit-shine turds)
Get my skills up to where I feel comfortable enough, then tackle that hurdle is my rationale
*I created 5 renders but will only be showing renders 1,3 and 5.*
Render 1 illustrates what happens before any lights are introduced (using 3DL)
Render 3 is after I've introduced lighting and got it where I usually think is acceptably natural looking and KINDA sharp.
(still dark imo, but still learning)
Render 5 is after I'd tweaked the lighting in a way I never had before and then "face-palm" with the results.
I'm embarrased to mention what I did because it's a VERY simple adjustment...
Face-palm not because of the "overwhelming results", but her sports bra now looks a little more natural to my taste. BUT, the highlights in her hair disappeared when compared to render #3.
Ha haa, if I could have found a free leotard I may not have written this at all.
Still climbing this mountain of information and experience; enjoying every step !
#PotatoSquad
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A few days !?
c'mon seriously now...
Hmmm - I'd stop by and check out her umm, "ripe fruits" anytime.
VERY nice render. If not Daz, then I suspect you must have experience in other 3D software ?
Pulling my leg and I totally fell for it ??? erm, nevertheless good work imo
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LOL !
The amount of time it took my eyes to crawl and focus on her gun...
I'd be sooo very dead. Ahh - maybe a sweet and painless death.
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I expect only "jizzed my pants" reacts on this one...
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Reminds me more of one of the forgotten muppets...
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It's supposed to. I'm going to use this (or similar) for an interviewer character. He uses the Felton skin and morphs.
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Lighting Experiment #2 ***TLDR***
This time I turned the lights up ALOT more than usual and the render didn't look overexposed !
BUT, this first render shows me just how unnatural Lola's hair and skin looks compared to Raseela's.
*I ask myself, "is it because Raseela's clothing looks sharper, her hair, her skin, the lighting, or a mixture ?
I borrow Mimi's hair and change Lola's clothing texture. Still 'fail" because I can't seem to get that damn shadow off of her face !
I adjusted the lights again and turned them up even more, then BAM ! this is one hell of alot closer to my goal !!!
maybe not completely astronomical, but I surprised myself...
This also shows/ reminds me of the importance of downloading GOOD textures, skin, clothing, props, scenes etc.
because even though I broke this barrier in lighting (whether by chance or not) Lola still looks a lil sickly.
Closer inspection shows me that she must have been bitten by a zombie recently.
I'll have to change her skin and eyes which may affect her nationality, but I'm ok with that 8)
Still climbing this mountain of information and experience; enjoying every step !
Lighting Experiment #2 ***TLDR***
This time I turned the lights up ALOT more than usual and the render didn't look overexposed !
BUT, this first render shows me just how unnatural Lola's hair and skin looks compared to Raseela's.
*I ask myself, "is it because Raseela's clothing looks sharper, her hair, her skin, the lighting, or a mixture ?
I borrow Mimi's hair and change Lola's clothing texture. Still 'fail" because I can't seem to get that damn shadow off of her face !
I adjusted the lights again and turned them up even more, then BAM ! this is one hell of alot closer to my goal !!!
maybe not completely astronomical, but I surprised myself...
This also shows/ reminds me of the importance of downloading GOOD textures, skin, clothing, props, scenes etc.
because even though I broke this barrier in lighting (whether by chance or not) Lola still looks a lil sickly.
Closer inspection shows me that she must have been bitten by a zombie recently.
I'll have to change her skin and eyes which may affect her nationality, but I'm ok with that 8)
Still climbing this mountain of information and experience; enjoying every step !
This is a experimental render for a new character, Jean. I like this render but i am not fully satisfied with her yeat.
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