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A wish for a light set

Faery_Light

Dances with Bees
Contributing Artist
I wish someone would create a standard light set for DAZ Studio that does not cast harsh shadows or darken any part of the model.
One strictly for rendering the little png sets for our products in DS.

I'm trying to get a decent light on the horse but they all seem to darken most of the mane, tail or fetlocks so the real color does not show.

I tried the default with no lights loaded, the Iray Sunlight and others but the MFTs still have a lot of darkness on them.

Please someone create a good set to be the standard set for the png work.
I'll be sooooo happy. :)
 

phdubrov

Noteworthy
Contributing Artist
Do not have a horse to make experiment, but probably 2 horse-sized meshlights in front and after the horse?
 

tparo

Engaged
QAV-BEE
DS Iray
If using Mesh lights the shadows are softened by the size of the light, bigger - softer shadow.
Dimension theory does some wonderful HDRI's which give soft shadows.

DS 3dl
AoA lights have a good control over shadow strength and softness.
 
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