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Have you ever wished that when the default figure auto-loads at DAZ Studio start up that it would not be naked? Or perhaps starting up DS with no figure at all? Or even better yet, how about starting up with a base scene? The technique discussed herein can be applied to DAZ Studio to custom fit it to your needs. We will demonstrate how to change the default figure or scene that is loaded when you start DAZ Studio. In instances where you do not want to use it, start a New scene.

CGAxis Elderberry Tree, download and convert the Wavefront OBJ version of the free CGAxis Elderberry Tree model into a usable Daz Studio prop that will appear in your Content Library. This quick reference guide will demonstrate the techniques needed to convert the model yourself.

SIMPLE STEPS TO 3D SUCCESS, Tips for Success In 3D and CGI Industry. This guide was developed as part of our program to ease the transition of new or potential digital artists into the 3D industry for professional careers. Does the thought of all this 3D stuff have you wondering if there is anything you can do in 3D? Today 3D and computer graphics are used in many of the great films (not just animations) to bring movies to the big screen like never before. Not to mention those awesome console games and online gaming. With 3D it seems that if you can imagine it, then it can be created (at least in the virtual world of 3D). If you want to explore the possibilities of 3D for yourself, then you will need to become familiar with what 3D can do for you and decide if and how to become the next great 3D Artist. You will find information in this guide to help get you started by introducing much of the general information and questions that most people think about before beginning their own 3D quest. Our goal is to encourage each and everyone who reads this to enter some field in the 3D industry. You can read the topics and issues covered along with an overview preview showing the layout of all of the pages in the guide below. Just starting out and don't know where to begin or what to buy? TOPICS covered, To 3D Or Not To 3D; what can I do with 3D? Digital Graphics; exactly what is CGI? Tools & Equipment; what hardware do I require for 3D? Endless Apps; which platform do I choose for my 3D work? Best Fit; what personality type am I; Builder, Painter, or Producer? Build It Or Buy It; should I make it myself or pay someone else for it? Piecemeal Or Publication; should I research the subject or purchase tutorials? Honesty Is Not The Best Policy; OUCH! How will I live with myself? Low-Key, High Alert; Eyes Open, Mouth Shut! Ask For Every Penny It's Worth? Overpricing seems to be the trend. You Can Do It All Yourself! Or can you?

Studio*Master Advanced Posing in DAZ Studio 4.7

Common Morphing Mistakes with Daz Figures by Winterbrose Arts and Graphics, This fully illustrated guide lists five common mistakes artists make when creating morphs for Daz characters like the Genesis and Genesis 2 figures. The items listed will save inexperienced users many unforeseen problems and may save you countless hours of re-working your project. Includes link to video version to see exactly what is being discussed.

BUILD YOUR LIBRARY with the Ace of Spade Jack steampunk clothing. FREE eBook and Video demonstrate how to use it with newer Genesis 2 Male. For a short time in early 2016, this product was available for FREE from Daz3D. However, if you missed that opportunity, it is still a nice steampunk clothing set to consider purchasing. Even though this product was originally designed for M4 and H4, it can easily be used with the Genesis 2 Male and partially with the Genesis 3 Male. This YouTube video demo shows how to load and apply it to the G3M Michael 6 character. You can visit our website page to download an eBook PDF version which contains complete instructions for Genesis 2 Males (G2M) and Genesis 3 Males (G3M).

Pics, You're Perfect! for DAZ Studio 4

This tutorial in the Studio*Master series provides insights and detailed step-by-step instructions for each task that you must perform to prepare models within Daz Studio for geo-grafting. What is geo-grafting? It is the process of 'appending' additional mesh models like horns or tails to existing mesh models like Genesis, Genisis 2 Female or Male, and Genesis 3 Female or Male figures.

MORPHING GENESIS FIGURE with DAZ Studio 4.5 or 4.6 and Hexagon 2.5

MORPHING GENESIS-2-FEMALE with DAZ Studio 4.6 and Hexagon 2.5

MORPHING GENESIS-2-FIGURES with DAZ Studio and Sculptris (DSv4.6pro and SculptrisAlpha6)

Don't miss out on this awesome looking hair prop. Even though this hair was designed for Aiko 3 (A3), Hiro 3 (H3), Michael 3 (M3), Victoria 3 (V3) and Victoria 4 (V4), it can be used with characters for Genesis (G1), Genesis 2 Female (G2F) and with some very minor adjustments with the Genesis 3 Female (G3F) from AprilYSH. At the time of this writing, this item was available for free. Click the Product Page button above to visit the April's Vanity product page to get your own copy of the HorseTail Hair Model and Textures. You can read and view all about the technique below or download the free PDF to read anytime and anywhere.

Don't be fooled by the Kelp Hair product name! Even though this hair prop as designed for Victoria 4 (V4), Aiko 4 (A4), Michael 4 (M4) and Hiro 4 (H4), it can be used with characters for the Genesis 2 Female (G2F) and the Genesis 3 Female (G3F) from Daz3D. At the time of this writing, this item was available for free. Click the Product Page button above to visit the Daz3D product page to get your own copy of the SeaFolk KelpHair. This is a conforming hair figure with a crown prop. It was designed to match characters in the SeaFolk series but has many other uses as well. You can read the technique in the free PDF or watch the video demonstration on YouTube.

Studio*Master Advanced Posing in DAZ Studio 4.7

UV Tailor is a plugin for DAZ Studio 64 bit Windows that allows you to view and print the uvs for any model. This allows you to create new textures for existing models, matching them to the uv set used by that model. Plus it allows you to create textures for new models that you have created uvs for. It allows you to see how your uvs and textures will be affected by the subdivision process so you can make sure they will map correctly at the highest subdivision level. The main features are: - View / Print all models from early Poser models, all DAZ models - Victoria 1-4 up through current Genesis (3 at this point). For any model you can load into DAZ Studio, you can view the uvs. - View - Print all uv sets, not only the one currently in use by the loaded model, but all the sets available on the newer Genesis models - View - Print all Subdivision levels. Subdivision slightly changes uvs as they are smoothed in the Subdivision process. UV Tailor lets you check your textures against the generated high res uv maps. - View / Print with and without background image map. With the image, you can view exactly how the uvs match up against the image map currently in use. Without them, you have a template over which to create your own texture. - Correctly works with the new Genesis 3 non overlapping uv layouts. - Scriptable from DAZ Script so you can automate the selection of surfaces, uv sets, subdivision levels and export of uv images. What's Included and Features UV Tailor, View - Print all models from early Poser models, all DAZ models - Victoria 1-4 up through current Genesis (3 at this point). For any model you can load into DAZ Studio, you can view the uvs. View - Print all uv sets, not only the one currently in use by the loaded model, but all the sets available on the newer Genesis models. View - Print all Subdivision levels. Subdivision slightly changes uvs as they are smoothed in the Subdivision process. UV Tailor lets you check your textures against the generated high res uv maps. View - Print with and without background image map. With the image, you can view exactly how the uvs match up against the image map currently in use. Without them, you have a template over which to create your own texture. Correctly works with the new Genesis 3 non overlapping uv layouts. Scriptable from DAZ Script so you can automate the selection of surfaces, uv sets, subdivision levels and export of uv images. PDF Manual.

Stones can be used for many things in your artwork like houses, walls, pathways, cliffs, caves, or just stones in a field. This fully illustrated tutorial will demonstrate step-by-step all of the tools and techniques required to create a single stone or group or stones. This training covers creation of both simple and complex stones, along with how to blend stones together and even create seamless stone textures. It also includes a complete section on detailing your stones to obtain the perfect look every artist desires. As an artist, use this experience to develop and hone your drawing skills so that you can express your artistic creativity using the free Inkscape application.

Get into the holiday spirit by drawing this classic bust of the well-known gift giver referred to as Santa Claus. This fully illustrated tutorial will demonstrate step-by-step all of the tools and techniques required to create the holiday themed Santa Head image. As an artist, use this experience to develop and hone your drawing skills so that you can express your artistic creativity using the free Inkscape application.

Swatch-Maker v3 for Windows is easy to use with powerful results for absolutely free. Transform any texture or pattern into a larger canvas or texture image to wrap around your 3D models or customize for detailed texture packages. Conversion is performed without without shrinking or stretching images. The results are even more breath-taking when you convert seamless textures/patterns. Create a new canvas in any of these sizes based upon your load, 32x32, 64x64, 128x128, 256x256, 1024x1024, 2048x2048, 4096x4096, and 8192x8192. How many times have you created a large blank template in a paint program and then used a bucket-fill action to create a large texture template just to find out you didn't like the way it looks. Then you have to start all over again searching for that perfect texture for your project. No more wasting your precious time. With Swatch-Maker just load a texture and instantly preview your texture templates at your desired settings. If you like it just one-click and it's saved. No creating, no manual resizing and no filling, just Load, view and Save. Swatch-Maker was designed for Power-of-2 Symmetrical textures works best with a power of 2 square image, 16x16, 32x32, 64x64, 128x128, 256x256. If your image is not a power of 2 square, you may get unusual or undesired results. Swatch-Maker may be compatible with non-standard sizes but results will vary.

If you have a need for rounded buttons with text on your own website or in your own creations, you will find them very quick and easy to create using The GIMP. This short 10-minute vdieo will show you everything you know to get started right away.

The intent of this tutorial (when completed) will be to provide a quick (speedy) intro to the basic features of Blender so that you can effectively use the Quick Start guide located in the tutorial and below to assist you when modeling your own 3D creations. In the meantime, you can download and use the following versions of the QRG for free.

Draw Your Own ENGRAVED TEXTURES Step by Step Using Inkscape (2D Paint Program). Engraved textures can be used for many things in your artwork projects to enhance 3D props like clothing logos, business signs, marked vehicles, superhero symbols, or just postwork titles and descriptions. This fully illustrated tutorial will demonstrate step-by-step all of the tools and techniques required to create engraved textures from your favorite fonts and custom designs as well. This training covers creation of raised and embedded textures which can applied to almost any kind of background like stone, metal or cloth. The techniques covered include Basic Engraving, Weathered Engraving and Outline Engraving. As an artist, use this experience to develop and hone your drawing skills using the free Inkscape application so that you can express your artistic creativity more effectively. The techniques demonstrated throughout this training can be applied to other 2D paint applications like Photoshop and Paintshop.

Clip, Crop and Scale Stock Images or Graphics Resources using The GIMP. Often we just need an image to enhance a project for the web, a tutorial, or other important media. The reason that stock photo and resource images exist in the first place is that not everyone has the time, money or energy to become a professional level digital photographer and graphics artist. There are many sources of free imagery available online that can be used for both personal and commercial projects. The GIMP is an awesome image editor that features professional level features available in other paid products like Photoshop. This video will demonstrate how to use some of those tools to clip, crop and scale images that you have downloaded into something you can incorporate into your projects.

Are you new to DAZ Studio and the wonderful world of using 3D modeling to create fantastic artwork? Don't get disappointed and throw your hands in the hair. Grab a copy of this tutorial to take you step-by-step from nothing in the viewport to how to use the variety of items available in the Starter Essentials bundles for Genesis, Genesis 2 Female and Genesis 2 Male to create your very own scenes. Don't be afraid of all the power that DAZ Studio offers! Hit the ground running by learning what you need to get started without the need to buy anything else. Once you know what you are doing, nothing will be able to stop you. This guide is fully illustrated in PDF format covering everything from installing the Starter Essentials manually or with DIM to how to find all that wonderful content included for free from DAZ3D.

ave you ever wanted to create your own code )program) for Daz Studio? If so, then check out this introduction to Daz Scripting for beginners available from Daz3D.