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[TheNihilProphet]

I booted up DAZ and worked on replicating your problem and I did... here's a closeup of a character I have with similar issues..
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Of course, one way to minimize this problem is to zoom out some...
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But it is still noticable a little, but you will also notice that she is too dark on one side, which is the root of the problem. I added a camera into the scene with the headlamp for it on Auto so it would light up the scene a little (it is on if there are no scene lights) and this is the zoomed in shot again with just the camera's headlamp...
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As you can see this is FAR less pronounced, and of course, zoomed out even less so.


To get the scene lighting you will need to make sure you have it set to "Dome and Scene" in the environment settings so you get both the HDRI lighting AND scene lighting (like that from the camera). You need to add a camera to your scene, if you already have one, make sure the headlamp is on OR just add some other light source like a spotlight to the scene to lighten up the dark side and reduce the contrast as it is that contrast between a really bright side and a dark side that is causing issues.

Given that your character is outdoors, she wouldn't have a really dark side normally anyhow. And of course, if you have the environment lighting cranked up, this will only make the problem more pronounced with one side being too bright.

You are absolutely right. I was going for more of a glaring sun situation. Out of my wardrobe, the problem only persists in thick sweater-like textures, while thinner textures like what you have are fine. I seems the only options I have within daz limitations is to create less intense shadows like you said or use a smoother texture. I prefer the intense shadows for this render, but if it looks objectively better with a more realistic lighting, I'll have to deal with it.

 

[Straz3D]

 

[Night Hacker]

You are absolutely right. I was going for more of a glaring sun situation. Out of my wardrobe, the problem only persists in thick sweater-like textures, while thinner textures like what you have are fine. I seems the only options I have within daz limitations is to create less intense shadows like you said or use a smoother texture. I prefer the intense shadows for this render, but if it looks objectively better with a more realistic lighting, I'll have to deal with it.

If you click on the sweater you like, then click on General in the parameters tab and look for mesh resolution, you can raise that up. It will subdivide the polygons and increase them which MIGHT help you out, smoothing out the mesh (of course, this takes more GPU power and memory). I haven't tested it yet, but that might be right up your alley.

 

[Greengiant3D]

Ronin's Revenge

 

[TheNihilProphet]

If you click on the sweater you like, then click on General in the parameters tab and look for mesh resolution, you can raise that up. It will subdivide the polygons and increase them which MIGHT help you out, smoothing out the mesh (of course, this takes more GPU power and memory). I haven't tested it yet, but that might be right up your alley.

That was the first thing I tried. It usually works but not here. I'll need a smoother texture regardless of the subdivisions. you were right about the shadows being too dark.

have you tried to set the normal map and bump map strength to 0% and then see if there are any artifacts left? If not then try and up to 10% -> 100% first with the normal and then the bump and see when you start to see issues.

I had not at first. Ever with clothes actually. After testing, the shadow stays blocky, but does smooth out. This will definately be useful in a couple other renders of mine. Thank you.


This is my other shirt for her outfit:

 

[Rizo]

Waiting In The Library

Went for something a little different this time. Turned out looking like a loli for some reason, I think the camera zoom and headsize are the cause, but to late to fix it.
Full-Res in usual links in sig below.

 

[Mopsi]

I think she's pissed

 

[SecsMurphy]

Helping Hand

 

[tripod70]

O wow, thanks for tips <3 I need download something to denoise render? or its in render settings?

I use both some times the one DAZ, but for that I used this one https://f95zone.to/threads/nvidia-ai-denoiser-2-4.35677/

 

[TheGreys]

 

[Deleted member 2741424]

 

[darkside80]

That was the first thing I tried. It usually works but not here. I'll need a smoother texture regardless of the subdivisions. you were right about the shadows being too dark.



I had not at first. Ever with clothes actually. After testing, the shadow stays blocky, but does smooth out. This will definately be useful in a couple other renders of mine. Thank you.


This is my other shirt for her outfit: View attachment 2453949

I have also had this kind of artifact in the shadows. I usually get rid of it by increasing the resolution (subdivision) but also by opting for another light source more suitable. I made a small video showing the different results depending on the light source and the resolution.
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[Emess3D]

 

[Greengiant3D]

awesome looking blood! how did you do this? Decals, geoshell or?

It's a geoshell, MDBD Blood 'n Dirt

 

[Lybis D]

 

[3D Reaver]

More gen 9 clothing on gen 8

 

[Petervosss]

Happy Family

 

[ancienregimele]

Happy Family View attachment 2455085

Keep 'em coming. They look like real believable people. That's good to see on this thread.

 

[StokkaFilippo]

 

[kodaa1337]