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Music, are there actually any texture files that are in the old format? Next question, did you look at the pz2 file with a text editor? Even Notepad will do. I've done this before to find texture paths that were perhaps not properly formatted:
Do a search for the word "texturemap". The value will point to the path where the texture files are, and the filename. Perhaps it's only pointing to DS material files that are in the new format. Repeat the search until no more are found.
Dana
Well, not everyone has the knowledge that you have, as far as not letting Windows do what it does. And he was having trouble downloading the damn files, not installing them. Norton, and others, have a means for a company to tell them about new files, so that their anti-virus apps won't kill them when they are downloading, as far as I know. However, I haven't had the same trouble with any of the new files yet, and I'm using Norton Security Suite.
Dana
That's true, and that's why I'm passing the information along. I can understand the frustration. I help people with that frustration everyday. But it boggles the mind... If one drives a car that they know doesn't have brakes, then they should expect to have problems stopping. Windows is that car. Everyone knows that Windows has no seatbelts, the seats aren't bolted down, the steering is off, and the lugs on the wheels are loose. But those issues are familiar. So people use duct tape, super glue, and coat hangers to hold everything together. Then they go and install a shiny new kick-butt sound system into the car... So why blame the company that made the radio when the car crashes? "I never had a problem with the car crashing BEFORE I installed the radio! Therefore it must have been the radio that caused the crash."
The situation is going to get worse, not better.
Kendall
Hmmmph
Whirlwind Summer of Romance... Novels
Here is my entry for this month!
This summer I didn't really do anything exciting, no fun trips or adventures. I did, however, indulge in my newest guilty pleasure... reading romance novels. Now, I used to pass by the romance aisle in bookstores and wonder how anyone could read those trashy books, judging them without having actually read one myself. That all changed this summer when I decided to crack one open just for laughs, and it looks like the joke was on me. Now I can't get enough of these tawdry titles and the passion induced fever they ignite within my very core... Oh my, I'm getting the vapors just thinking about it. Anyhow... here is my render!
Items used:
Books:
Clever Book - http://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/details.php?item_id=60997 *
Old Books Set - http://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/details.php?item_id=61357 *
Annotated Advanced Potions Book - http://trekkiegrrrl.dk/prp8.htm second from top
Genesis Male:
M4 slic hair - http://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/details.php?item_id=64141 *
Charlie M4 texture - http://www.sharecg.com/v/57632/view/11/Poser/Charlie-for-M4 *
Jogging Pants - http://www.optitex-dynamiccloth.com/FreebieDownload13.php (bottom right corner)
Genesis Female:
Bodice dress - http://www.optitex-dynamiccloth.com/FreebieDownload05.php (top left corner)
ultimate shader pack for Daz Studio (used on the bodice dress) - http://www.sharecg.com/v/27568/material-and-shader/Ultimate-Shader-Pack-for-DAZ-Studio *
valens hair for v4 - http://www.sharecg.com/v/36166/Poser/Valens-Hair-For-V4/A4 *
valens hair texture pack - http://www.sharecg.com/v/36213/related/11/Poser/Valens-Hair-Expansion-by-RAMWorks-Naturals *
DieTrying's 182 V4 Morphs for Genesis - http://www.sharecg.com/v/58198/view/11/Poser/DieTryings-182-V4-Morphs-for-Genesis *
Mikaela genesis morph - http://www.sharecg.com/v/63412/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/Mikaela-for-Genesis *
HoboBo freebie:
HoboBo wood texture - http://www.sharecg.com/v/50180/view/6/Texture/9-Seamless-Wood-textures-06 *
*Free registration required.
Rendered in DS4
interesting take on the theme goldschopf, I like the dramatic lighting you used.
A quick render to say thanks to Shaaelia for the entry gift this month. I'd stored Apollo in the back room some time ago. He was very understanding.
"I know," he said. "Not as 'flexible' as Michael 4 and not as 'fun' as Michael 3."
But, man, was he happy to get called up again for service. Tried on his new identity and I said, "You know, we might be able to work something out here." Gonna get him a role in my next big movie.
Thank you! The lighting was a struggle, but I like how it turned out.
All of the entries so far are pretty good. It's fun to see how everyone interprets the theme.
I don't know if the contest is still on or not, but then again I'm not really entering it... I just got back from Caprinia... well, the Resort, not the palace. The original pavilion is gone now anyway and only the replica at the resort still exists.
This will be available as a Freebie soon... in a few days... still fixing it up a little.
Very nice. I like the lighting. Very imaginative setting, too! ;-)
Dana
It looks pretty cool!
Dana
Here is my second entry.
Items marked with * require registration
Composed and Rendered in DS4 Pro, running under Linux/Wine, No Postwork
Environment
1. aemi1970 architecture * - http://www.sharecg.com/v/38409
2. Hobobo Stonewall texture (used on building)* - http://www.sharecg.com/v/36544
3. picnic table * - http://www.sharecg.com/v/2605
4. skydome * - http://www.3dlightmaster.com/freedownload_blg.htm
5. Garbage can * - www.sharecg.com/v/9723
6. Stadium (in background) *- http://www.sharecg.com/v/38516
Girl
7. Moko hair - http://web.archive.org/web/20061108015323/digitalbabes2.com/~yamato/Xinxin.html (4th from the bottom)
8. Skin Texture Margo * - http://www.artraiders.com/download_page.php?file_id=340
9. Shorts - http://mamomamo.candypop.jp/Freestuff/CCP012.html (2nd from the top, 2nd from the left)
10. Newspaper - http://www.most-digital-creations.com/free_poser_poses_textures_morphs_props_18.htm (bottom)
11. Sensible Shoes (used on girl and man) *- http://www.sharecg.com/v/56438
12. Sione shirt *- http://www.sharecg.com/v/41544
Couple
Girl
13. Skin Akina* - http://www.sharecg.com/v/28420
14. Pants - http://mamomamo.candypop.jp/Freestuff/CCP012.html (first on top, 2nd from the right)
15. Shoes - http://mamomamo.candypop.jp/Freestuff/CCP012.html (2nd from the bottom, first on the left)
Hair -(no longer available)
Boy
16. Skin Nicholas * - http://www.sharecg.com/v/38154
17. Outfit * - http://www.sharecg.com/v/41393
18. Hair (bottom right)- http://www.3digitalcrafts.net/studiomaya/1download/wig1/wig01.html
Dancing College Girl
19. Lindy* – www.artraiders.com/download_page.php?file_id=356
20. Mamomamo dress – http://mamomamo.candypop.jp/Freestuff/CCP002.html (on the bottom right corner)
21. Maya studio hair – www.3digitalcrafts.net/studiomaya/1download/wig1/wig2.html (second from top)
Sitting College Guy
22. Jamie hair - http://shop.aprilsvanity.com/view-all-items/freebies-and-addons/jamie-hair-model-textures/prod_38.html
23. mamomamo jeans - (last row, far left) http://mamomamo.candypop.jp/Freestuff/CCP002.html
Miscellaneous
Grass shader - http://www.sharecg.com/v/32177
Ultimate Shader Pack - http://sharecg.com/v/27568
Title: College Hunting
That time in high school when you travel far and wide around the world to find that perfect campus. Taking a little vacation on the side. ;)
Alexa
Nice render Alexa, that scene has a lot of depth to it.
Some of us weren't so lucky to go hunting. Nice job!
Dana
This is a very well thought out piece. Very clean and uncluttered, with an almost photographic take on it. It looks very much like something you'd see in a college brochure to illustrate students going about their everyday business. The girl dancing on the table is a nice touch, although I'd think that the college administration would frown on that sort of activity. Insurance liabilities and all that...
My only minor quibble might be that the shadows are a bit dark, but that's just me...or my eyes. Overall though it's brilliantly executed with a very natural feel.
I agree with LG Alexa, nicely put together, it is a little dark but that's ok.
I was aiming at this kind of photo, just a little few minutes later into the morning, and without showing the glaring sun. :)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/p-too/2407402540/lightbox/
http://www.bu.edu/today/closeup/first-autumn-sun/
Did I not suceed? Should I have gone for non-photorealistic? :ohh:
Thanks for the comments, they are always welcome. Advice on this one would be greatly appreciated. :)
If I had done what I really wanted to have done, there would have been waa~ay too many paid-fors. Originally, there were eight more people at those tables, plus a basketball goal with students playing. :smirk:
Attached are renders of Dad's basketball goal.
Alexa :blank:
I think it was a good job, Alexa. Although, the shadows' shortness indicates to me that it was nearly high noon. That actually does give quite harsh shadows. I couldn't say which direction we're looking, but with the shadows going slightly to one side, and knowing it's college campus time, I'd say it's about now in time, and the sun is slightly south, so she's walking in an easterly direction. Looks just right to me for that scenario. ;-)
Dana
I'm glad it looks good (except for the shadows), but I was really aiming to more towards 8 to 9 o' clock. :down:
Alexa
Hey guys.. since there is only few days left till September, I will trow a beg for judges ;)
Also if anyone would like to donate something, please do not be shy .
Here is m y donation - inspired by my newfound love of yoga, and my old found love to romantic fantasy :D - safe place it is all done, textured in a way that allows easy colour change trought diffuse/surface tab.
Also have an amaizing PA donating some cool prizes :D
Ah, the ancient technique of SLEEPING yoga! Very restful.
You're missing it! Look again. She's attained the 10th level (I have no idea what I'm talking about). Look at the clouds...they are beneath the cushion as well as above. Not only is she levitating, her yoga mat is, too! :-P %-P :lol:
Dana
I'm glad it looks good (except for the shadows), but I was really aiming to more towards 8 to 9 o' clock. :down:
Alexa
I understand better what you were shooting for now that you've posted those two inspirational photos. To my way of thinking (and that's just me...as usual) there are two things that really suggest "early morning" in those photos: the length of the shadows and the lens flair of the sun shining through the trees (or whatever). Even at 8 or 9 o'clock (depending on your location on the earth, I guess) the sun tends to cast rather long shadows especially from tall buildings. Unlike Bryce, which can place the sun where ever you want it for any particular time of day, I'd guess that Studio (and Poser) would have to rely on multiple light sources with the shadows turned off or on depending on the effect. That, I'm afraid, is way beyond my understanding in either of the two programs, so I'll leave that up to those people who frequent the forum that are far more knowledgeable than I...or than me...whichever is correct.
The lens flair effect is pretty much out as an effect (so far as I know) in any of the programs. There are several lens flair brushes for Photoshop and/or GIMP that can be used to retouch a finished render, or placed on a transparent 2D flat and placed inside the actual render. Both effects look, at least to me, look phony. I could never get it to work to my satisfaction.
That being said, there's not a dang thing wrong with your render, so don't do what I usually do and pick it apart until it bleeds and dies a horrible death! I'm the absolute worst at "overworking" a piece until it ends up as cluttered garbage...just look back at some of the stuff I've entered here! I say it fine...wonderful, in fact. Be satisfied with it, walk away and go on to the next one. Just remember...Art is never finished, it's just taken away.
...and let's not get into that discussion of "what is art?" again...please? (insert whining sound here).
I'm sorry you took it wrong Alexa, i DO like your lighting,I think maybe it's the lack of color to the lighting I was referring to. It seems a little off to me because the sun doesn't do such a grayish tone to things and your render is sort of grayish to the lighting. I think you did an excellent job at getting the shadows right and I think you got it just right in that respect.
ahhhh cloud nine,... I'm there
So Krissy will be hosting the September challenge. She will release the theme in her intro. Donations are welcome.
Sorry to upset the fun Cho...not like me to do that. That was not my intention. I was just frustrated. It just seems that since the change over, I have all these problems getting stuff I buy now, that I did not have before. That is why I assumed it was not my OS,but the software and/or site. I downloaded the 4.5 upgrade and it solved the problem. So...it was NOT the OS. It was the updated software. Like I said, I didn't have this problem before the new site changeover. It's all ok now, but the MAT files still won't work in DS3...LOL.
I will try to be around more next month. My clinic business has just exploded! I have doubled my patient intake last month. Everyone is in pain! I think that just bad health, obeasity, stress, money problems, etc. are all to blame for it. All of it together can make you feel real bad and sick....tell them DanaT! You got to roll with it now days. Get tough.
Hope we can all have some fun next month. I think BWSman is a saint for helping out this month, with me not here most of it. He has not even complained once about it. We could all learn something about patience and just being an adult from him. That is why I made him my main man (ETO). Thanks so much BWSman.
:-)
This looks real nice Krissy. I may have to enter next month!
:-)
Dorsey.. this is one of my favorite practices.. :D:D
Dana .. It is according to the ancient mantra " if you're zen, and you know it levitate" :D:D
music.. belive me you are not the only one frustrated. it is little hard to stay positive, if you cannot in the name of anything get stuff right..
And thank you I got little frustrated with this.. wanted to that totally different but if turned out my favorite option of blender is bugged, and gived aweful results.. took me freaking few days, then decided I will go around and do it different way ..
Oh I hope you enter.. I have a theme which I think is fun ... Actually wanted to pull it off last time, but then it was the " change is coming" period, so thought I will take it easy then ;) but now I am ready, and I hope for some nice renders :)
P.S who wants to know Septembere theme??
Ahh will give you a quick hint - inspired by Type O Negative song :D
Inspired by type O negative song....hmm, not sure about that, but did you know that there was quite a learned discourse by someone who suggested that People with type O negative blood are descended from the gods, ( or extra terrestial visitors that the indigenous people of long ago thought were gods)
I, of course, am type O negative. :coolsmirk:
I want to know! I want to know! :cheese:
Does that mean the main theme will be drama of some sort? :)
Alexa ;)
I've been a little busy the last couple of days to do more than lurk. Here's what's keeping me busy.
It's a texture set for mamomamo's T-shirt Set for V4 that I will be giving as a prize for this month.