3D Printing Plugin for Daz Studio - GamePrint [Commercial]

GamePrint

Hey UHF.

Sorry, we haven't directly answered your question.

I see the shoulder of your model has armour that shows groves and bumps "bump maps". I understand that you want to replicate those in the final figure.

We usually ask you to submit the displacement map, and if the bumps are obvious and clear they will most probably be printed. In this case, since you would like us to print them, if they are unclear we will ask you to thicken them and make them more obvious. 

We always communicate with you through the process, and do our best to get your input and keep you included through the process.

Here's a little bit more about the process:

1. Send us the file through our Daz 3D plugin
2. Submit your model and turn it into an order through the GamePrint
3. Select the type of finishing and size. To see what kinds of finishing and sizes check here.
4. Your model goes through an inspection process.
5. We Quote, and you give us the final go ahead. 

Here's what happens in the back office:

1. Our 3D artists and Daz experts team inspect your model. The find the best way to 3D Print your model.
2. Our modelling team and artists then inspect every part of the texture map and find the best color fusions, and mixtures to hand-paint the model.
3. Your model is then repaired and optimised for 3D printing using our GAMEPRINT technology.
4. The 3D printers will start printing your model using the high resin material to ensure no don't miss any details.
5. Our modelling team then will clean up your figure, and start base painting and detailing. Using the renders are references.
6. Finally, we carefully hand package every figure and strap it in, and add padding it to ensure it ready for any shipping abuse. 

We know our viewer doesn't simulate the final figure or shows exactly what it will look like, we are working on that, and should soon build a full experience that reflects exactly what you will be getting in the final figure.

 

Thanks for bringing this up, and we apologise again for the miscommunication.

 

 

 

thistledownsname

If I get something in the single-color gold instead of grey primer, how well would it take to hand painting at home?

UHF

That clears everything up...

thistledownsname

Hmm.  I'm looking to have models at 4.5" and 8.5" - would those fall under the 7" price point?

SimonJM

thistledownsname said:

If I get something in the single-color gold instead of grey primer, how well would it take to hand painting at home?

I may be wrong but this was touched on elsewhere and it was suggested by the folks at GamePrint that a prrimed figure woudl be far better than a single-ccolur figure, which may not take later paint well.

wsterdan

 

GamePrint said:

3. Is there anything I could do to make the printing easier? 

The best assessment we can give your ships comes after the upload and request it to be a collectible. Our team will then inspect everything in the spaceship and get back to you if alterations need to be made.

Thanks for the quick answers, your customer service is, as always, amazing.

To clarify, would the ships need to be printed as collectible or would could they be printed as primed or single-colour?

Thanks again,

Walt Sterdan 

GamePrint

can do but primer is better. actually single-color models are primed before painting. generally primer is the initial layer that is supposed to adhere better to the model than regular paint would. this way paint has something to adhere to so it doesn't rub off easily. so primed means: primed and ready to paint; 1-color means primed and painted in a different color.

thistledownsname said:

If I get something in the single-color gold instead of grey primer, how well would it take to hand painting at home?

 

GamePrint

Singe-color is also good for painting, but primed gives you good neutral surface to paint on.

GamePrint said:

can do but primer is better. actually single-color models are primed before painting. generally primer is the initial layer that is supposed to adhere better to the model than regular paint would. this way paint has something to adhere to so it doesn't rub off easily. so primed means: primed and ready to paint; 1-color means primed and painted in a different color.

thistledownsname said:

If I get something in the single-color gold instead of grey primer, how well would it take to hand painting at home?

 

 

GamePrint

one thing to bear in mind is: single-color models are primed, painted and then varnished for extra protection, so the layers on model are built up thicker than primer alone would. most painters prefer to keep as fine thickness of layers of paint to avoid obscuring details

GamePrint said:

Singe-color is also good for painting, but primed gives you good neutral surface to paint on.

GamePrint said:

can do but primer is better. actually single-color models are primed before painting. generally primer is the initial layer that is supposed to adhere better to the model than regular paint would. this way paint has something to adhere to so it doesn't rub off easily. so primed means: primed and ready to paint; 1-color means primed and painted in a different color.

thistledownsname said:

If I get something in the single-color gold instead of grey primer, how well would it take to hand painting at home?

 

 

 

GamePrint

Yes, at the current stage, we can print 4.5" and consider it 7" but the 8.5" we could make an exception and not consider it a 12" but it depends on the model.

I would upload it, and maybe our team will nice enough to let it go in celebration of the Holiday seasons ;-)

thistledownsname said:

Hmm.  I'm looking to have models at 4.5" and 8.5" - would those fall under the 7" price point?

 

GamePrint

Thank you very much for the kind words.

We could possibly consider it as a Standard, but I would recomend that you upload our model as a collectible. If our team feels that it is standard quality, we will possibly inform you that it is a standard quality, and offer you the model at the current promotion which is $175 for 7inch Standard.

wsterdan said:

I was thinking of having a couple of starships printed and have a few questions. In the two renders below extended the landing gear to make it (hopefully) easier to print. I was wondering:

1. Does anything look like it'll be difficult to print?

2. With the landing gear down, do the models still need a base or will the landing gear be enough?

3. Is there anything I could do to make the printing easier?

Thanks,

Walt Sterdan

 

GhostofMacbeth

GhostofMacbeth said:

I am starting to prep a figure for upload and I am wondering what kind of lighting would be best for rendering for the artist on your side to view. Thank you

Thank you, again.

UHF

How do you stand a flying figure?  I assume that it should physically intersect with an object on a base, like so;

 

BeeMKay

UHF, check out the GamePrint how it is done thread over in the Arts section, they have an amazing winged guy there who is levitating. They put it on a metal stake, and the feet are not touching anything.

UHF

I just spent half of today trying and failing to upload that model.  It usually completes an upload and says, CAPTURE NOT FOUND. I managed to get a capture to work... but I navigated away and the web interface deleted it.

I've got another upload... but I have no idea how to save it so the GamePrint website doesn't delete it.  When I try to upload renders for the GamePrint team, the web interface says, Unauthorized Action.

UHF

Oh... it does keep an upload if I pay right away.    This is all very confusing to use.

RGcincy

I've had a similar problem this week. The upload never shows in the on-line viewer (just says "...being processed now..."). One try resulted in a capture that shows up under the capture tab and the icon there shows about half the model and it's the right one, but if I click on it go see the model in the viewer I get a blank image with gray gradient but no model. I haven't placed the order yet as I wanted to see if the model looked right before I did. 

HoMart

post removed - wrong thread

Rae134

I am assuming it will only be Daz stuff that is allowed to be used (for example, I couldn't use clothing or characters for G3F from Rendo)?

UHF

Rae134... I think Daz said you need to make sure you're allowed to print, otherwise... have fun.

FSMCDesigns

Rae134 said:

I am assuming it will only be Daz stuff that is allowed to be used (for example, I couldn't use clothing or characters for G3F from Rendo)?

You can use any mesh as long as it has a license attached to it to allow it or you made it yourself.

GamePrint

It depends on the model, the weight of the character, the angle, and mother nature.

In certain times we do find a way to add a support structure or acrylic glass that will suspend the model and support it.

We also thicken the area where the shoe and the pole meet, to reinforce the structure withstand the overhang.

I would suggest to upload the model and have our team of experts find the best solution for you as flying models we manage on a case by case basis.

 

 

 

UHF said:

How do you stand a flying figure?  I assume that it should physically intersect with an object on a base, like so;

 

 

Artini

The next step would be, to have 3D printed models, that can actually fly,

by attaching to them some simple drone mechanics and electronics.

 

Leana

Rae134 said:

I am assuming it will only be Daz stuff that is allowed to be used (for example, I couldn't use clothing or characters for G3F from Rendo)?

Rendo standard license doesn't allow 3D printing, you need an extended license for that.

EULA : https://www.renderosity.com/mod/wiki/?policies&license

apsmith130

Hi folks -

I am normally a 'lurker' here, but I really did want to leave a few remarks on the Gameprint plugin, etc.  

Although there are a few rules that aren't immediately obvious the first time you upload a figure (like, having to ensure that all the items in an upload are 'fit to'gether! and beware invisible surfaces), the upload worked correctly each time without too much problem. From then on, the process has been a dream.  Thank you to all those involved with the work--the final product is everything i thought it could be and more!  The artists are really talented and brought the images to life perfectly.  Amazing stuff.  

 Great job, guys.

 

GamePrint

Thank you for the kind words, and for the feedback.

apsmith130 said:

Hi folks -

I am normally a 'lurker' here, but I really did want to leave a few remarks on the Gameprint plugin, etc.  

Although there are a few rules that aren't immediately obvious the first time you upload a figure (like, having to ensure that all the items in an upload are 'fit to'gether! and beware invisible surfaces), the upload worked correctly each time without too much problem. From then on, the process has been a dream.  Thank you to all those involved with the work--the final product is everything i thought it could be and more!  The artists are really talented and brought the images to life perfectly.  Amazing stuff.  

 Great job, guys.

 

 

XtraDimensional

 

apsmith130 said:

Hi folks -

I am normally a 'lurker' here, but I really did want to leave a few remarks on the Gameprint plugin, etc.  

Although there are a few rules that aren't immediately obvious the first time you upload a figure (like, having to ensure that all the items in an upload are 'fit to'gether! and beware invisible surfaces), the upload worked correctly each time without too much problem. From then on, the process has been a dream.  Thank you to all those involved with the work--the final product is everything i thought it could be and more!  The artists are really talented and brought the images to life perfectly.  Amazing stuff.  

 Great job, guys.

 

You could also export to OBJ and reimport before you send. That groups everything together and only visible nodes export, iirc.

thistledownsname

Ok, I put in my two orders.  One a 4.5" and one at 8.7".  Hopefully they'll count them both as 7".  Maybe they can even combine shipping.

thistledownsname

I got the email saying they've selected stuff for printing the minis.  Does that mean you'll have a price point for us soon? I've got a few in the works.

wsterdan

Just wondering, I know that if I want to print 2 figures on a single base it costs double (understandably) but I was wondering how the models should be set up to be uploaded. Should I have one main figure (e.g. the base) and the two charactes as subsets of it to make it a single-figure upload?

-- Walt Sterdan