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Can't render HD morphs?

nogoldspam_5da02063e4nogoldspam_5da02063e4 Posts: 0
edited December 1969 in Daz Studio Discussion

For some reason, using HD morphs on Genesis and Genesis 2 doesn't work properly. In the interactive view there appears to be a change in detail level, but once I render using either the spot render tool or regular render, the mesh smooths out and the HD morph doesn't appear to be applied at all. I'm using the current version of DAZ, so I'm not sure what's causing this.

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  • Richard HaseltineRichard Haseltine Posts: 102,273
    edited December 1969

    What are your render settings? You must be using 3Delight to see the HD morphs. Also, which version of DS are you using - Help>About DAZ Studio?

  • nogoldspam_5da02063e4nogoldspam_5da02063e4 Posts: 0
    edited December 1969

    I'm using 3Delight on relatively high quality settings, and I am using DAZ studio version 4.6.2.118

  • fixmypcmikefixmypcmike Posts: 19,598
    edited December 1969

    64-bit?

  • nogoldspam_5da02063e4nogoldspam_5da02063e4 Posts: 0
    edited December 1969

    fixmypcmike said:
    64-bit?

    Yep, that's right.

  • fixmypcmikefixmypcmike Posts: 19,598
    edited December 1969

    Did you install the HD morphs after updating DS, or before?

  • nogoldspam_5da02063e4nogoldspam_5da02063e4 Posts: 0
    edited December 1969

    fixmypcmike said:
    Did you install the HD morphs after updating DS, or before?

    I installed them before I updated. Should I try re-importing my metadata?

  • fixmypcmikefixmypcmike Posts: 19,598
    edited December 1969

    Go to Edit > Preferences and Clear the DSON Cache.

  • nogoldspam_5da02063e4nogoldspam_5da02063e4 Posts: 0
    edited December 1969

    fixmypcmike said:
    Go to Edit > Preferences and Clear the DSON Cache.

    I did that, restarted DAZ, tried again, and it hasn't fixed the problem.

  • Herald of FireHerald of Fire Posts: 3,504
    edited December 1969

    Can you post some comparison renders? One with HD morphs and the same figure with the HD morphs dialled out. It's possible the HD morphs are working as expected, but that you're simply unable to see the differences visually. They are often quite subtle differences.

  • nogoldspam_5da02063e4nogoldspam_5da02063e4 Posts: 0
    edited February 2014

    HeraldOfFire said:
    Can you post some comparison renders? One with HD morphs and the same figure with the HD morphs dialled out. It's possible the HD morphs are working as expected, but that you're simply unable to see the differences visually. They are often quite subtle differences.

    The top is the SD Michael 6 morph, the bottom is with the HD morph applied. It seems to just smooth him out more.

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  • JaderailJaderail Posts: 0
    edited December 1969

    The differences from HD to Standard are very hard to see unless rendered SIDE by side. Then the diff is EASY to see. As shown here...

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  • mjc1016mjc1016 Posts: 15,001
    edited December 1969

    nogoldspam said:
    HeraldOfFire said:
    Can you post some comparison renders? One with HD morphs and the same figure with the HD morphs dialled out. It's possible the HD morphs are working as expected, but that you're simply unable to see the differences visually. They are often quite subtle differences.

    The top is the SD Michael 6 morph, the bottom is with the HD morph applied. It seems to just smooth him out more.

    What is the pixel filter set to in your render settings?

  • LindseyLindsey Posts: 2,001
    edited December 1969

    nogoldspam said:
    HeraldOfFire said:
    Can you post some comparison renders? One with HD morphs and the same figure with the HD morphs dialled out. It's possible the HD morphs are working as expected, but that you're simply unable to see the differences visually. They are often quite subtle differences.

    The top is the SD Michael 6 morph, the bottom is with the HD morph applied. It seems to just smooth him out more.

    Are those captured images from the DAZ Studio viewport as opposed to renders?

    If you have a HD morph applied, they should see their effect when rendered, even though you don't see a difference in the viewport. If you want to see the effect of the HD morph in the viewport (which is not necessary), you need to have subdivision turned on and set to at least 2. You can increase subdivision to as high as 3 or more, but your system response will slow. Again, it's not required to see the HD morphs in action in the viewport.

    I learned this by viewing this thread: Michael and Victoria 6 HD Add-ons Now Available
    There are nice examples of the results you should receive in that thread.

    I appreciate the HD morphs best in close up renders, particularly in the face.

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    Adori.jpg
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