New! Novica & Forum Members Tips & Product Reviews Pt 14

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  • xmasrosexmasrose Posts: 1,403

    Thank you @MelanieL

  • FishtalesFishtales Posts: 6,119

    Near completion of this I decided to add some rags to the skeleton. I searched but nothing came up that I felt suitable. I looked through my library and found some Spanish Moss. I added a dForce modifier to it and moved it into position over the skeleton. After a few Simulations and moving the Moss about, scaling it and changing the colour a few times I finally rendered it.

    Decay

    2022-08-22 16:42:31.433 Total Rendering Time: 7 minutes 2.29 seconds

    Click on image for full size.

  • Robert FreiseRobert Freise Posts: 4,439

    Looks good

  • FishtalesFishtales Posts: 6,119

    @Robert Freise

     Thank you.

  • memcneil70memcneil70 Posts: 4,112

    I agree, Spanish Moss is inspired! Excellent choice.

    Mary

  • FishtalesFishtales Posts: 6,119

    memcneil70 said:

    I agree, Spanish Moss is inspired! Excellent choice.

    Mary

    Thank you. 

  • NovicaNovica Posts: 23,887

    Want to point out One Bedroom Downtown Condo Apartment  as the features are really nice (based on the description/promo)  Did you know it includes the outside hallway? And yes, the blinds move, but did you know you can change the time on the clock?  There's a balcony with a lounge chair included, the kitchen has pots and pans in use, etc. Read the description, the closet doors and other doors work, the faucet handles work, the toilet seat works, etc. Quite a steal (and with four qualifiers from the flash sale, only 8.75! (69% off.)

  • NathNath Posts: 2,798

    Novica said:

    Want to point out One Bedroom Downtown Condo Apartment  as the features are really nice (based on the description/promo)  Did you know it includes the outside hallway? And yes, the blinds move, but did you know you can change the time on the clock?  There's a balcony with a lounge chair included, the kitchen has pots and pans in use, etc. Read the description, the closet doors and other doors work, the faucet handles work, the toilet seat works, etc. Quite a steal (and with four qualifiers from the flash sale, only 8.75! (69% off.)

    Can agree that it's a great set - FirstBastion's work usually is. 

  • NovicaNovica Posts: 23,887
    edited August 2022

    Has anyone played with Iray Stand Kit?  It's in Fast Grab. I know Paper Tiger has the XRay lighting thingie which may do the same thing, also creating those planes to hide the scene. This just looks kinda fun and the price is right.

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  • nemesis10nemesis10 Posts: 3,415

    I have the Iray stand kit and like it a lot. It is a bit more versatile than the Paper Tiger X-ray camera since it has planes that make an enclosed box so you can choose what geometry you want to exclude as opposed to the wedge shaped x-ray camera which does nothing for geometry above or below.

  • NovicaNovica Posts: 23,887

    nemesis10 said:

    I have the Iray stand kit and like it a lot. It is a bit more versatile than the Paper Tiger X-ray camera since it has planes that make an enclosed box so you can choose what geometry you want to exclude as opposed to the wedge shaped x-ray camera which does nothing for geometry above or below.

    Thanks, good to know! I won't have time to play with it for a bit, but I had bought it anyway :)  Wasn't sure how long it had been on sale so snatched it up. 

  • memcneil70memcneil70 Posts: 4,112
    edited August 2022

    @Novica, I tried your link for the Iray Stand Kit, but kept getting a 'site can't be reached' message. So I went to Fast Grab and didn't find it. Had it show all items, including what I owned, still nothing. But I have it in my Product Library. 

    Could it have been removed from Fast Grab since you posted and your link won't work now?

    I need to make sure I have it reinstalled in all my computers again. So thanks for this.

    Oh, that apartment by First Bastion is prime stuff. That is one PA who I made sure to reinstall all products I own during my recovery of my DAZ products. No matter how old, all of it is so useful.

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  • NovicaNovica Posts: 23,887
    edited August 2022

    @memcneil70   Nope, it was a bad link on my part, thanks for pointing that out. (Fixed it.)   Yep, it's gone from Fast Grab. I got it for $5.09   I pointed it out as soon as I saw it, I didn't get online to the store till about 10pm Central. I've mostly been checking late evening Flash sales but even then, now it's a "Is this something different?" is always asked , along with "Does it do something to make my life easier?" LOL. The Stand Kit qualified for both.
    yes

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  • vwranglervwrangler Posts: 4,884

    Novica said:

    Want to point out One Bedroom Downtown Condo Apartment  as the features are really nice (based on the description/promo)  Did you know it includes the outside hallway? And yes, the blinds move, but did you know you can change the time on the clock?  There's a balcony with a lounge chair included, the kitchen has pots and pans in use, etc. Read the description, the closet doors and other doors work, the faucet handles work, the toilet seat works, etc. Quite a steal (and with four qualifiers from the flash sale, only 8.75! (69% off.)

    The only downside is that the overall structure is one piece. There are internal rigged walls, the doors work, there are a ton of props and moving parts, but the shell is one piece.

  • TugpsxTugpsx Posts: 738

    Anyone else rendering DJ Thea by Dajenska? She look great in my gallary image using Octane new version.

    https://www.daz3d.com/dj-thea-hd-for-genesis-81-female

     

     

     

  • NovicaNovica Posts: 23,887

    Tugpsx said:

    Anyone else rendering DJ Thea by Dajenska? She look great in my gallary image using Octane new version.

    https://www.daz3d.com/dj-thea-hd-for-genesis-81-female

    I  have her but haven't rendered :)  

  • I have a question for anyone who reads this thread: In environment sets, a house for example, would you prefer any props that are used in multiple places to be instances or full duplicates of an object?

  • TugpsxTugpsx Posts: 738
    edited August 2022

    zombietaggerung said:

    I have a question for anyone who reads this thread: In environment sets, a house for example, would you prefer any props that are used in multiple places to be instances or full duplicates of an object?

    Depends on the object. If it is a drinking glass that a character could possibly interact with then object is needed. If it is a picture on the wall that the character looks at then thats ok.

    The thought being, if there is a possibility of a character interacting with the object then real object needed other than that instancing is ok. 

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  • Tugpsx said:

    zombietaggerung said:

    I have a question for anyone who reads this thread: In environment sets, a house for example, would you prefer any props that are used in multiple places to be instances or full duplicates of an object?

    Depends on the object. If it is a drinking glass that a character could possibly interact with then object is needed. If it is a picture on the wall that the character looks at then thats ok.

    The thought being, if there is a possibility of a character interacting with the object then real object needed other than that instancing is ok. 

    Hmmm. That's a good point that I had not actually considered. I don't think end tables and table lamps would have too much character interaction. But i will give this more thought. Thanks. 

    Any other input/opinions are always welcome.

  • Robert FreiseRobert Freise Posts: 4,439

    Tugpsx said:

    zombietaggerung said:

    I have a question for anyone who reads this thread: In environment sets, a house for example, would you prefer any props that are used in multiple places to be instances or full duplicates of an object?

    Depends on the object. If it is a drinking glass that a character could possibly interact with then object is needed. If it is a picture on the wall that the character looks at then thats ok.

    The thought being, if there is a possibility of a character interacting with the object then real object needed other than that instancing is ok. 

    I agree 

  • vwranglervwrangler Posts: 4,884

    zombietaggerung said:

    Tugpsx said:

    zombietaggerung said:

    I have a question for anyone who reads this thread: In environment sets, a house for example, would you prefer any props that are used in multiple places to be instances or full duplicates of an object?

    Depends on the object. If it is a drinking glass that a character could possibly interact with then object is needed. If it is a picture on the wall that the character looks at then thats ok.

    The thought being, if there is a possibility of a character interacting with the object then real object needed other than that instancing is ok. 

    Hmmm. That's a good point that I had not actually considered. I don't think end tables and table lamps would have too much character interaction. But i will give this more thought. Thanks. 

    Any other input/opinions are always welcome.

    Interaction isn't the only issue, though. For example, instanced end tables seem like they would be fine, but instanced table lamps might be problematic. what if you want one lit, but not the others? With instances, it'll be all or nothing at all.

  • vwrangler said:

    zombietaggerung said:

    Tugpsx said:

    zombietaggerung said:

    I have a question for anyone who reads this thread: In environment sets, a house for example, would you prefer any props that are used in multiple places to be instances or full duplicates of an object?

    Depends on the object. If it is a drinking glass that a character could possibly interact with then object is needed. If it is a picture on the wall that the character looks at then thats ok.

    The thought being, if there is a possibility of a character interacting with the object then real object needed other than that instancing is ok. 

    Hmmm. That's a good point that I had not actually considered. I don't think end tables and table lamps would have too much character interaction. But i will give this more thought. Thanks. 

    Any other input/opinions are always welcome.

    Interaction isn't the only issue, though. For example, instanced end tables seem like they would be fine, but instanced table lamps might be problematic. what if you want one lit, but not the others? With instances, it'll be all or nothing at all.

    Also a good point. I'm glad I asked, I've been futzing with this thing for months, and after catching the plague last month, my brain has not been so good on the details anymore. :|

  • nemesis10nemesis10 Posts: 3,415

    Partly because, I hate taking away autonomy from artists and PA's, i should mention that one can easily find the original a prop is instanced, duplicate it, remove the instances, and have that solo prop in seconds so instances aren't so bad.   

  • memcneil70memcneil70 Posts: 4,112

    @zombietaggerung, I hate brain fuzz. I hope you feel better.

    My first thought is there are times I might want to use shaders on props, to change the room from 3DL to Iray, or Iray to ??? (whatever is in our future), or just the colors for the seasons or a holiday.

    Also sometimes I have removed a prop, as it is in the way or not needed, but another one is okay.

    Now, maybe a bookcase of books, where you can change out the books? Different subjects, or mixed with decorations, or messy, ... I have found trying to 'fill' bookcases tedious and a challenge for my poor eyesight now.

    Mary

  • I just came from a previous edition of this thread where Novica reviewed various Gen 3 HD characters; I was wondering if someone might point me to anything of that kind for Gen 8 and 8.1?  Thanks~

  • memcneil70memcneil70 Posts: 4,112

    Page 1 of Novica's threads have links to previous threads and reviews/subjects. But your best chance to see a specific character review is to use the DAZ Deals Browser Extension and look at links to characters/products in the forums. @Novica and those who post here are very good at linking to products they use and comment on. 

     

  • NovicaNovica Posts: 23,887
    edited September 2022

    y11971alex said:

    I just came from a previous edition of this thread where Novica reviewed various Gen 3 HD characters; I was wondering if someone might point me to anything of that kind for Gen 8 and 8.1?  Thanks~

    Hey there! Yes, it would be tedious going through all my threads, no doubt about it. Several times, we've done a render the characters and I believe I did some sets of  ten at a time. Looking at my files, some of the characters I've rendered are: (just have time to attach them, mouse over and you'll see what the character name is.)  and not sure what generation these are but I think they're Genesis 8.  Here's the A and B's. Anyone else who would like to fill in with other G8/8.1 characters, feel free! (Doesn't have to be new renders, use what you've got)
    Abagale
    Addy Hazel
    Ahmunet
    Ahmunet Egyptian Dress
    Aiya
    Amity 
    Aurore
    Becca Grace 
    Benita
    Benita in Silver jacket
    Bess
    Brooke
    Bugga Boo

    Continued in posts below.

     

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  • PendraiaPendraia Posts: 3,598

    Thanks for the info and links...I don't buy much these days so it's always good to know it's as good as it's promos.

    I agree First Bastion sets are always good.

    Does anyone know of a set with a tiny house? Inside and out for preference...

     

    thanks 

    Pen

  • NovicaNovica Posts: 23,887
    edited September 2022

    Here's some C, D, E's.
    Caprice
    Carolina
    CB Isabella
    Chamani
    Dafne
    DD June
    DD Summer
    DD Summer
    Dezzi Celani
    Dior
    DJ Thea
    Duffy
    Echo
    Eli   
    Everly and Alloralla in New Orleans

     

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    carolina Corduroy Jumpr AdelineHR.png
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    Chamani FG Sleeping Shirt Yara Hair2.png
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    DafneKelly Hair Boatneck Tee 2.png
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    June ElianeCK HDRI for Iray.png
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    DD Summer Cake One IBL 2-03 2.png
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    Dezzi Celani2.png
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    Dior 2 use.jpg
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    DJ Thea 2.png
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    Duffy Crimsoneye Surrounding Curls Hair.png
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  • NovicaNovica Posts: 23,887
    edited September 2022

    Here's some F, G, H, K, L

    Faerwyn
    Farren
    Farren Closeup
    Gilia beach
    Gilia

    Heaven (I looked it up so while I am there, here's her link. She's the adult in the scene.)
    There is a RN HD Judy Love 8.1 and there is no page for her anymore. Interesting!  She's cute. My note, however, says I used VYK Judy for Girl 8 as a child.

    Kesharess
    Kim Seohyun portrait
    Kim Seohun sitting
    Leanna
    Leeloo
    Leeloo Growing Up (Child)

    Lyla  (One of my favorites. Like a young Elizabeth Taylor. This is NOT default, I thinned the brows a bit.)

     

    Faerwyn Hua Hair Candy Outfit.png
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    Farren2PSLUM.jpg
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    Gilia Classic Bikini Winter Beach SurrCurlsHr.png
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    Gilia Haydina Hair Cropped Style Outfit.png
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    Heaven 2.png
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    Judy G8.png
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    Kesharess Denim Diva.png
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    kim click n render 17 dome 40.png
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    kim click n render 22 dome 265.png
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    Leeloo.png
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    Leeloo Growing Up.png
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    Lyla 4.png
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