Bryce Tutorials

As the place to find links to both video as well as written tutorials (some of which have already been mentioned above) along with a comprehensive link list to the content available for Bryce on this site. Now I accept, under normal circumstances such a list would be redundant but since there have been some "technical difficulties" of late. I suggest that it is in both the Bryce PA's interest as well as DAZ's interest and in the interest of promoting the use of Bryce for such a list to be available to Bryce users somewhere on this forum. If the moderators do not agree with this sentiment, I will not be offended if this post is deleted.

Eva1 · July 2012

I think the tutorials list in teh New User forum should be replicated in full in the Bryce forum too.

http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/323/

There are some good links for non-video tutorials which may be useful and not everyone might visit the New User forum when looking for tutorials (might not be a new user but might find some of them useful!:) )

Chohole · July 2012

That is a very good point, but I was avoiding moving it over until it was checked through and dead links taken out. It is sadly in need of updating.

IanTP · July 2012

chohole said:
That is a very good point, but I was avoiding moving it over until it was checked through and dead links taken out. It is sadly in need of updating.

I haven't forgotten that I promised to do that, I'll do it tonight, RL has been interfering again. ;)

Chohole · July 2012

No worries Ian, not rush. It's really nice of you to offer. RL has a habit of sneaking up on us all sometimes.

IanTP · July 2012

chohole said:
No worries Ian, not rush. It's really nice of you to offer. RL has a habit of sneaking up on us all sometimes.

Hiya, its done, I have created a quoted reply to the original post (obviously as i couldn't edit the original!) with the amendments that I came across, it wasn't too bad really, I have as suggested not checked the video links. http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/323/#41654

Be well :)

Chohole · July 2012

Thanks Ian, that is really really helpful

IanTP · July 2012

chohole said:
Thanks Ian, that is really really helpful

No problem, I enjoy helping out where I can.

Kerya · July 2012

http://brycebasics.blogspot.co.uk/p/tutorials.html
http://www.robinwood.com/Catalog/Technical/BryceTuts/BrycePages/BryceWhy.html

Chohole · July 2012

The Robin Woods one is actually linked to in the thread in the new users forum that Ian has linked to.

cris333 · July 2012

Booleans
Modelling boolean objects in Bryce (or any 3D application) is fun and easy if you know the basics.You can create unique abstract objects, background castles, alien stuff, or even domino pieces ,..it's all about creativity,imagination and..patience :-)

http://deviantvicky.deviantart.com/art/Bryce-Boolean-Tutorial-157343313 - Bryce 5.5
http://www.sharecg.com/v/63140/view/3/PDF-Tutorial/Bryce-Tutorial-1---Basic-and-Complex-Booleans - Bryce 7.1 Pro (requires login to download or Opera+Acrobat installed to View PDF in Opera browser; or any browser with view PDF plug-in )
http://www.3d-resources.com/bryce_3d_tutorials/boolean_modelling_tutorial.html - Bryce 5
http://designertoday.com/Tutorials/Misc/1707/Building.A.Boolean.Spacecraft.in.Bryce.Corel.Bryce.5.Tutorial.aspx - Bryce 5
http://www.pxleyes.com/tutorial/bryce/1336/Create-A-Boolean-Hollow-Object.html - Bryce 5
http://www.video-tutes.com/Tute_details_1531.htm - Bryce 5
http://www.mulawa.net/cgi-bin/tutorials/tn.pl?tute=7 - Bryce 5.5
http://www.mulawa.net/cgi-bin/tutorials/tn.pl?tute=8 - Bryce 5.5
http://www.robinwood.com/Catalog/Technical/BryceTuts/BryceClasses/BBryce2/BBryceLesson2-2.html#boolean - Bryce 5
http://www.scribd.com/doc/41309023/98/Convert-Boolean-to-Mesh - Bryce 7.0 Pro
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EDIT:adding more links in progress...keep an eye on this post if you need more boolean tutorials.Some links may be outdated from Bryce 5 but the Boolean rules remains the same..
Also feel free to play with the default boolean objects from Bryce database to see how boolean operation is working.(Create>click on arrow to open Objects window, select the 3rd named "Boolean" with boolean objects).

David Brinnen · July 2012

Video tutorials for Bryce 7.1 Pro. "New" as of the 27th July 2012

IanTP · July 2012

Thank you David and Cris, just catching up with posts here!!

Horo · August 2012

I finally found the gigantic list the late and unforgotten Wawadave had compiled in the old forums. Probably the most elaborate list I've ever seen. Some links are dead, though.

http://forumarchive.daz3d.com/viewtopic.php?t=43591

Chohole · August 2012

Oh well done, thanks for finding that.

Someone who is very much not forgotten.

uglybug · September 2012

Here's my first Bryce tutorial.
https://vimeo.com/49534521

It's really just a simple tip for beginners.
about how to use a photo as a material.

David Brinnen seemed to like it, and suggested that I posted it here.

So here it is.

I hope you enjoy, and that it help people.

David Brinnen · September 2012

Here are five new tutorials by Horo.

IBL-Advanced: Backdrop Sharpness, DOF and Saturation - by Horo Wernli
Projecting Light - by Horo Wernli
Tiling Objects - by Horo Wernli
Tiling Pictures (on a single object) - by Horo Wernli
Torus - by Horo Wernli

David Brinnen · October 2012

http://www.daz3d.com/forums/search_results/e8dc511277ac0bfed01eb14f80039df7/

Thank goodness the word "idiosyncrasies" is seldom used. At some point, time permitting, I will tidy this up into some links. But for the mean time, this link links to Peter's vital threads about instancing.

To test... http://www.daz3d.com/forums/search_results/56cf5382f48bb88532e3d7537bbecba9/

gdresch_8c94c3f8dc · November 2012

Unfortunately, the link to vital instancing information does not work (search results... ), but this one does

http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/3637/

( still pretending to be a new member :)

David Brinnen · November 2012

Thanks Graham. Hmn... I wonder why not? I tested it oh... only a few hours ago. But yes it does not work now. I've redone the search and added a new link which now works. I wonder if somehow the searches expire?

Chohole · November 2012

Graham, you will continue to masquerade as a new member until you make post number 26, which is when you lose that shiny new status and become just any old member. :coolsmirk:

David Brinnen · November 2012

Another new tutorial by Horo

Why you should consider exporting your renders as HDRI - by Horo Wernli

This I heartily recommend to anyone interested in HDRI. Not just from the perspective of exporting your images but also in terms of getting to grips with the entire concept. This video offers clear insights into HDRI and tone mapping.

captaingeek · November 2012

does anyone know of tutoriuls for

1) taking a real geographic topography map and importing it into Bryce?
2) created 3d letters / words

David Brinnen · November 2012

2 Bryce 10 minute project - Wings3D text to Bryce - a tutorial by David Brinnen

dwsel · November 2012

captaingeek said:
does anyone know of tutoriuls for
1) taking a real geographic topography map and importing it into Bryce?

http://www.shadedrelief.com/shadedrelieftuto.html

or use whatever way to convert the files to *.ter format and use 'TerraConv ' application to convert to *.tif

Kerya · November 2012

Real topography
http://docs.daz3d.com/doku.php/artzone/pub/tutorials/bryce/bryce-terrain20
(unfortunately without pictures)

Horo · November 2012

captaingeek said:
does anyone know of tutoriuls for
1) taking a real geographic topography map and importing it into Bryce?
2) created 3d letters / words

2. Do not miss David's tutorial on Wings3D. But for text, Elefont gives better results and it is as easy as writing a text using any font installed - no tutorial needed. And it is also free: http://www.armanisoft.ch/webdesign/FrmDownloads.html

captaingeek · November 2012

thanks, in the past I would take a topo map, and convert it to gray scale. you can then import it into a terrain.

cris333 · January 2013

Understanding HDRI ( Knowledge Base)
What does it mean HDRI ? How it works in Photography or 3D Computer Graphics ? Why is recommended to use .hdr or .exr images as an environment(sky) map on the 3d render scenes ? A great time saving usually wasted on conventional lighting ?
http://www.hyperfocaldesign.com/Articles/43-articles/70-understanding-hdri
http://www.aversis.be/tutorials/vray/vray-high-dynamic-range-hdri.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZgYKmulIvE ( HDR Tutorial ) - HDR photography tutorial
and more http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRPBX3IbXq4&list=PL1B6E780368DA38F9 (15 videos playlist)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=oBETWrA9tps - Secrets of Amazing HDR Photography
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d775fy9cdbg - HDR Photography with Scott Kelby on Weekly Photo Tips
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=7jPu2lnfYvc - Basics of HDR Photography

HDR Secrets and tips
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/high-dynamic-range.htm ( A LEARNING COMMUNITY FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS - Cambridge in Colour )
http://www.photoshopcafe.com/tutorials/HDR_ps/hdr-ps.htm (This tutorial will explain one of the hottest new trends in Photography. HDR! Learn how to shoot, merge and tone-map photos to extend the dynamic range and produce those painted looking results. Covers photoshop CS3-CS6 )

See also :
High dynamic range imaging
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_dynamic_range_imaging

If you got your first free Radiance format .hdr image from web to be used in 3DS Max,Maya, ..etc but it's not working properly in Bryce or to brighty:
Highly recommended , Horo tutorial about the using in Bryce/modifying/exporting a .hdr image , see the link posted above by David Brinnen - post [ # 23 ]
(Thank you David and Horo )
-also open the hdr in HDR Shop and make some adjustments.

If you need .hdr files ready to use in Bryce in IBL
-Visit Horo' website for free .hdr files or see David and Horo' shop content for .hdr packages
-See Bryce installation folders for free .hdr files (you may also use Search in computer for .hdr files)
-See DOSCH HDRI , only the Light Probe (the mirrored ball image) and the Spherical Maps are accepted in Bryce.
(latitude-longitude -ratio 2:1 and the angular maps)

Working with different exposure images or creating the final HDR image in Photoshop
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD_p9bTpbQ4 (Creating A HDRi For Use In A 3D Package - Photoshop & HDRShop Tutorial)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afD80TgaFRQ (HDR TUTORIAL IN PHOTOSHOP) - German
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-kLrXSdON8&list=PL1B6E780368DA38F9 (Creating a Hybrid HDR in Photoshop CS5 Ext+ the HDR EFFEX PRO plugin)
note : CS6 don't need this plugin anymore due to HDR Pro option
For CS6 users see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A_itXP8tUI (Creating a HDR image using HDR Pro option ) - from 5 different exposure images

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECrvN5XR_bM (Photoshop Tutorial - Merging Two Images With Layer Masks) - Creating a HDR image or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWPLpz8uXjw - Quick HDR Landscape Tutorial in Photoshop - - from only 2 different exposure (rendered) images

http://www.tutzor.com/tutorials/hdr-look-editing-photoshop - how to edit a photograph to be a HDR with vivid colors look

How to make spherical mappings...
http://blenderartists.org/forum/showthread.php?112898-How-to-make-own-spherical-mappings (forum discussion on blender community)

HDR Software applications list sorted by categories (including plug-ins) - Paid or free

http://www.hdrlabs.com/tools/links.html
and
http://www.niksoftware.com/hdrefexpro/usa/index.php?view=intro/main.shtml (the HDR EFFEX PRO photoshop plugin)
http://captainkimo.com/hdr-software-review-comparison/ ( software comparison)

Remember:
* using a hdri image in IBL while rendering might increase the rendering time for at least 10 times but the result is 10 times more realistic
* if you don't use a .hdr on rendering in IBL Lab you can get great HDR results on the final rendered image using few different exposure renders and merging them in Photoshop (see the merging of 2 or 5 images tutorial links) - after all the final HDR image is a result of "Dodging and Burning" with or without Tone Mapping adjustments.

Amazing animated HDR skies video slideshow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xugPcMvIFyQ
HDR landscapes images slideshow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOOcB00ubpU
- CAMBRIDGE HDR GALLERY -
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/gallery/cambridge.htm

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