Content confusion lot's of questions
Hi, my last question for now. If I decided to purchase content from Daz store or download freebies, how do I know which content works for Genesis model ?? I've read many posts, and still do not understand the concept of Genesis, V4, Victoria 5, M5, A5 etc..... Will Victoria4 or 5 fashion work with Genesis? I'm grasping the concept of parent. Will earlier version content work with Genesis ?
Really trying to learn Daz, but limited without purchasing a ton of content from store.
Can I create my own model out of Genesis using morph and save model I created ?
I have photoshop CS2, can I change colors, create my own fashion, etc..... I also have Bryce 5 and Poser 4, been awhile since I, did any 3D modeling. Gave up on it, till I came across Daz.
Thanks for any assistance.
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Lots of questions. Let's see if I can't break it down a little for you.
1) Victoria 4 / Michael 4 / Kids 4 skins all work on Genesis. You have to change the UV set in the surfaces tab to accommodate some of them, but they work. You can find this under "UV set" on the Surfaces tab. Click the highest level in the list (Genesis) to highlight all material groups before setting this value so you can change them all at once.
2) Content which works for Genesis will say under "Required products" Genesis. There are special characters available for Genesis which you might have to watch out for. Those are Victoria 5, Michael 5, Aiko 5, Hiro 5, Stephanie 5, Freak 5 and likely others. Those use their own unique UV sets, and some items you buy will require one of them to function correctly. Some skins require the UV sets from those characters, so they won't look right without having the precursor first.
If a character requires any of these it should state so on the description somewhere. Either under "Related Products: Stephanie 5", for example, or in the box at the bottom where it lists the product specifics.
3) Outfits for Victoria, Michael and Kids 4 will work on Genesis to a point, but might not fit perfectly. Notable troubles include skirts, dresses and footwear. Most pants and tops will autofit well to Genesis.
4) If you create a morph you can save it by going to file -> Save As -> Support Asset -> Morph Asset. This should give you a nice morph you can reload as often as you want.
5) Photoshop is not a 3D modeling program, and nor is Poser or Daz Studio really. You can do some modeling using Daz and Poser, but not to the same degree as a program like Hexagon, 3D Studio Max or Blender. In order to make outfits you'll need to be able to work fully in 3D, so if you want to go that route you should look into getting a 3D modeling software. Blender is free software, so it might be worth taking the time to learn how to use it.
6) Welcome to Daz!
Hi Herald, thanks for all you share pertaining to content. I have 3DS Max, but a very old version, haven't used it in yrs, to complicated, Lol !!!! Content at Daz shop state specifics, easy install with DIM, but freebie sites doesn't alway's enter requirement info, or how to install content.
I bought evolution morph, thanx to you I now know how to save morph content.
Noticed all fashions fit properly, but at times during different poses, fashion becomes distorted.
Thanx for taking the time to explain content. Have fun in 3D world :)
To add to that, something that is confusing is the "required products" often list EVERY character it works for. If it says Michael 4 and Victoria 4, for example, and if you aren't using it on say, Michael, then you can go ahead and get the product and use it on Victoria. They are two separate characters and not related.
READ THE PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS TOO! Sometimes the description will tell you that it is a texture product, (I hope I am using the right term there, I'm a newbie too- or is it materials?) and what it goes to- but the name of the texture product may not have the original product in the name. Making something up- let's say you have Pink Polka Dress, and a texture set could be Flashy Dots. (with different colors for the Pink Polka Dress.) Although it SHOULD say Pink Polka Dress is the required product, it might not. The description for the Flashy Dots may say, "You'll be astounded at the myriad of colors you can add to the Pink Polka Dress....." so it would tell you in the description.
Also be sure you read what it is for- Poser or Daz or Carrara or ...(the list goes on.)
Cathie
Hi Cathie, thanx for info. Know exactly what you mean pertaining to read description, I learned the hardway, to make sure I read clearly, Lol !!! Almost ordered wrong products. Also if unsure, then ask :)