Question Regarding Lights And Testing Materials In Poser

[Pendraia]

Hi, as you know I'm a total noob in Poser. In DS I have a set of white lights created by Adam that I use for testing materials and shaders. Is there a similar light set for Poser? Something that will allow you to judge materials and shaders?

thanks

Pen

 

[paganeagle2001]

What do you mean by testing?

Are you checking for seam errors etc.

The more info the better.

All the best.

Richard

 

[paganeagle2001]

If you are just wanting to seam check etc. Then this is the one I use, yes it's a mr for V4 but it does have the lights I use, plus all the camera settings, and even...... A mr skin for V4.

V4 MAKE IT EASY 2D Mint3D

Now, if you want lights for promos, I would use the HDRFX lights from over at RDNA.

RenderStudio P8-2014 Modular 8 - HDR-Lighting FX

RenderStudio P8-2014 Modular 9 - HDR-Lighting FX 2

They are both on sale at the moment, and I use these lights 95% of the time in my renders. Well worth having.

All the best.

Richard.

 

[Lyne]

When I am setting up a scene in Poser and I want to see all things (clothing, colors, etc.) CLEARLY, I use Fabiana's "Develop Light" in her Mild Boreal set... then I use her Warm & Soul for final renders...

Is that what you mean?

 

[paganeagle2001]

Link to mildboreal-lights:-

MildBoreal Lights Software fabiana

All the best.

Richard

 

[Miss B]

When I am setting up a scene in Poser and I want to see all things (clothing, colors, etc.) CLEARLY, I use Fabiana's "Develop Light" in her Mild Boreal set... then I use her Warm & Soul for final renders...

Is that what you mean?

Yes, I've been using Fabi's Develop Lights a lot lately for testing, and even like them on occasion for final renders.

I also took Richard's suggestion about the V4 Make It Easy lights a while back, and for checking things out, such as seams, they're a really good set.

 

[Pendraia]

Thanks Richard and Lyne...the lights I use are purely for checking materials and shaders. Not promos but to see how the shader is working. Many lights are set up in such a way that they interfere with this. Adams are pure white lights using the DS Uber environment. I'll check out your links the seam check and develop lights might be what I'm after...I have got some promo lights from Traci that I'm currently using. Thanks for the help...

Thanks Miss B...

 

[Miss B]

Now, if you want lights for promos, I would use the HDRFX lights from over at RDNA.

RenderStudio P8-2014 Modular 8 - HDR-Lighting FX

RenderStudio P8-2014 Modular 9 - HDR-Lighting FX 2

I've had these in my wishlist long enough. I think it's time to finally get them.

 

[paganeagle2001]

Look, it's time to think of yourself and get a post Christmas present for yourself. You can get both of those sets for less than the full price of a single set.

All the best.

Richard

 

[Miss B]

Look, it's time to think of yourself and get a post Christmas present for yourself. You can get both of those sets for less than the full price of a single set.

All the best.

Richard

It's a DONE DEAL!! I didn't waste any time after making that last post.

 

[Pendraia]

I need to go carefully myself at the moment so I wishlisted the HDR ones.

I currently have some Dawn character sets in my trolley at Rendo and some things here but I'm waiting on going to the bank today before buying them.

 

[Miss B]

Oh I know what you mean Pen. I just happened to have a few bucks left in my PayPal account, or I would be waiting until after the 1st, and then they probably wouldn't have been on sale anymore.

 

[Pendraia]

All the sales recently have wiped me out especially with the exchange rates being so bad...but I do have a bit of Christmas money which I will use, once I have been to the bank.

I found some really nice Dawn sets that I hadn't seen before and now I know how to convert them from Poser it makes them an instant purchase. Damn...just realised all the info I previously posted has been lost. I will have to set up a thread for that and also for the clones.

 

[Miss B]

Which Dawn sets are you looking at Pen?

 

[Pendraia]

They are by Enchanted Forest...
EF-Alva For Dawn 3D Figure Essentials EnchantedForest
Soraka For Dawn 3D Figure Essentials EnchantedForest
Sato For Dawn 3D Figure Essentials EnchantedForest

 

[Miss B]

Ohhh, I was just looking at Sato yesterday. I think she'd make a nice Asian character for Dawn.

Soraka's not bad either, but I didn't particularly like Alva.

 

[Pendraia]

I did...but I do more fantasy type renders than anything else. She would be very useful...I hadn't seen them before a few days back.

 

[Miss B]

I think I was chatting with Satira and she pointed out Soraka, so i checked EF's other characters and saw Sato and liked her.

It's nice to have the fantasy makeup, and of course the elf ears, but I look at the regular character makeup and face shape/morph, etc. first. The rest I consider "extra" goodies.

 

[Pendraia]

I do the reverse...mainly because I tend to do fantasy renders more than pin up type renders or mainstream.

 

[Satira Capriccio]

And of course ... I got the links from Pen!