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dannagiusy64dannagiusy64 Posts: 467
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are there any tutorials that give suggestions on how to make a character of less than plastic using photoshop?

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  • frank0314frank0314 Posts: 14,315

    Look on YouTube. There are several there. A couple pa's have done tutorials if I'm remembering correctly.

  • IllidanstormIllidanstorm Posts: 655
    I'd be interested as well. I have requested it a while ago but haven't found a decent post work tutorial for characters yet.
  • dannagiusy64dannagiusy64 Posts: 467

    Thanks for the answers.
    Yes, there are tutorials on youtube
    Shannon Maer, is very good, but the tutorials are not complete and I'm not exactly what I'm looking for. I bought one here on daz but not even that helped me

  • dannagiusy64dannagiusy64 Posts: 467

    he's very good, but it's too complicated. He paints the whole character. I'm looking for something simpler

  • Richard HaseltineRichard Haseltine Posts: 102,805

    It depends on what you mean by plastic - you might be able to do a fair bit by adkusting lighting and materials, and by making sure that the materials used are made for the render engine you are using (3delight or Iray, assuming this si daz Studio). Please post a render, with clothes on, and details of what you used.

  • dannagiusy64dannagiusy64 Posts: 467

    Ok, In the first I replaced the head of the character with a picture.
    The second one is Michael 4 and I'm still working on it.
    The third is Genesis 3 but I do not like that shiny skin.

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  • dannagiusy64dannagiusy64 Posts: 467

    Surely there will be here on sale tutorials to make the characters more realistic

  • Richard HaseltineRichard Haseltine Posts: 102,805

    Are those Iray rebders (Render settings Editor tab, Render Engine button at the top)? How was the scene lit?

  • dannagiusy64dannagiusy64 Posts: 467

    I did not understand the question. I am attaching the panel screens and one of the composition.

    Usually, except for the "max Time" and "render converged ratio" I leave all default settings

    I hope you can help me. Thank you

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  • BeeMKayBeeMKay Posts: 7,019
    edited May 2018

    In the parameter tab, set Render Subdivision to 2 or even 3 for the character. That usually helps bringing out a lot more details of the skin. Also, a point light creates flat light, so you don't get a lot of shadows. You can try experimenting around with light so it helps sculpting the figure. There's also the option of going to the surface tab and reducing glossiness... It ultimately depends on what your goal is. "Realistic" can mean anything.

    EDIT: if you are up to reading...

    Here's some "basic reading" that might give you a few insights: https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/56788/iray-start-here#latest

    For understanding some of the basic vocabulary, look at this article: https://sickleyield.deviantart.com/journal/Iray-Surfaces-And-What-They-Mean-519346747

     

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  • dannagiusy64dannagiusy64 Posts: 467

    Thanks, you have been very kind. I try to see if it improves by following these suggestions smiley

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