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I Just Wanted to Post an Image Thread
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eclark1894
Visionary
In the Spotlight. Been wanting to do a render using Poser's Volumetric lighting, and since I was already talking about posing using IK to Hornet, thought i'd give a little demonstration of both using Andy.
Hornet3d
Wise
So trying to use the feedback in my last render here is my revised character. I have made subtle changes to the face, none of which will be apparent here but I have also re-sized the head (which a sincerely hope is apparent) in an attempt to correct the erroneous proportions of my original character.
eclark1894
Visionary
Much better.
The project is an illustrated novel based on a fanfic. Tim is a non-canon character who is featured in the fanfic. You wouldn't find him anywhere in the real Harry Potter books.
Oh gosh. Her head looks too small for her body now to me!
Hornet3d
Wise
Do you know I was sure at least one person would say that. The system I have used is apparently the artistic convention, or should I say an artistic convention which suggests that the body is eight heads tall. The figure here is slightly shorter than that at just over 7.5 heads. My problem is that I am used to seeing my figure with a large head so any reduction is going to look small to me. Clearly original head was too large but the revision could in fact be too small so the reason for posting was a sort of test to see what others thought.
Dreamer
Dream Weaver Designs
Looks about right to me. All I have ever done when wanting a character of a particular height is found a prop with marks on it for 5' 6' ect (there were a couple of free ones out there that worked fine) and then just changed the overall scale dial up or down depending on if I wanted short or tall. Doing that kept every thing in proportion. Just my two cents
Hornet3d
Wise
Looks about right to me. All I have ever done when wanting a character of a particular height is found a prop with marks on it for 5' 6' ect (there were a couple of free ones out there that worked fine) and then just changed the overall scale dial up or down depending on if I wanted short or tall. Doing that kept every thing in proportion. Just my two cents
I think part of my problem not working with a consistent method. I initially used the 'universal sizing tool' which is great if you want to create a figure with exact measurements but it does not really ensure correct proportions. I have also used the 'shape of Dawn' morphs which does impact the proportions and finally I tried to relate the figure to some photographic reference studies that are produced for the purpose. I had a particular set of reference photos and going back to them now I realise that the model in question does actually have a fairly large head proportion wise. On the other hand I think I exaggerated this characteristic in my figure. I think a further complication is the degree I scaled in that my aim was to create a figure that related to around 5 foot nothing which is clearly not the norm. I guessed I just like the idea of having a heroine that did not conform to the accepted super model norm. The idea of having a slightly more mature figure is all part of this aim.
When people commented on the head size in my recent render it just made me think and I looked back at some of my earlier renders and I felt there was merit in what was being said. Additionally, have worked with the figure for a few years I thought it was time for a revamp anyway. Relating the artistic model to my figure also suggested that the proportions were incorrect although I accept that, as an artistic model, this does not necessarily reflect real life. I have reduced the head size but not stuck religiously to the artistic model and depending on comments here I might still tweak the proportions a little more.
I need to thank all those that have taken the time to comment and, whatever the outcome, it has caused me to look at my character and my renders in a slightly different light which is no bad thing.
On this thread, can you post a non 3d Rendered image occasionally? Like a 2d digital painting?
eclark1894
Visionary
Well, if you really "just wanted to post an image", go ahead.
eclark1894
Visionary
Hornet, what set is that?
Because eclarki told me to, so it's all his fault for giving me the wicked grin. These are two of some of my favorites, from my other art hobby. The larger size originals are on my DA page. Purple Skies just makes me happy, even though it is very simple. And Three Mountains, I did for my Dad, the day after my Mom passed away.
eclark1894
Visionary
Well, actually, kind of ties into a question I have over at the SM forum about oil painting in Poser. Red Phantom and Ghostman, and a few others, have said it is possible, but it seems to need a separate piece of software to work, if my understanding is right. I really wish SM would find a way to let us render a scene like that in Poser without having to use other software.
VortigensBane
Busy Bee
Portrait of a Lady
After spending so much time playing around with skin settings and character morphs for my last image, I decided to try a closeup portrait. I'm pretty happy with the result, but I wouldn't mind to improve the transmap settings for the pigtails.
After spending so much time playing around with skin settings and character morphs for my last image, I decided to try a closeup portrait. I'm pretty happy with the result, but I wouldn't mind to improve the transmap settings for the pigtails.