The Uncanny Valley: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How To Avoid It

Have you ever looked at a humanoid robot, cartoon, or 3D render and felt an eerie chill creep over your skin? If you’ve experienced this unsettling feeling looking at something not quite human, you aren’t alone. This phenomenon has been well documented and studied, and has come to be known as the Uncanny Valley Effect. […]

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Daz Artist Interview Series: 3D Sugar

As sweet as she is talented, Published Artist 3D Sugar has been selling products in the Daz shop for the better part of a decade. She’s most well-known for her beautiful pose and expression sets, but there’s so much more! We sat down with her for a digital interview and are excited to share more […]

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Making the Adorable Dogs of NFPets

Connect with the project’s lead producer, Dave Desautels, on the process of making NFPets and his hopes for these super cute avatar companions. What is the metaverse without pets? Until now, the lack of super cute companions has left a deficit of joy and play that we at Daz feel had to be corrected. Enter […]

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