Shape Magic Models in Use

RGcincy

A couple of weeks ago I posted about Shape Magic in General Freepozitory (http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/51860/). Shape Magic is a model generator I first released in 2001 and use to sell, but it’s been free since 2009. You can download it from my site at http://www.shapemagic.com/index_sm.htm

Shape Magic models work well in Bryce, the main program I used at the time. Most of my site's examples, freebies, and tutorials were tested and rendered in Bryce. A few were tested in Poser, Vue and Daz Studio, but as each program has its own idiosyncrasies, I didn't do much with them. In recent years I've focused primarily on Daz Studio. I've also built up a decent collection of shaders. So a few weeks ago I decided to relook at Shape Magic and pleased to find I now know enough to easily use Shape Magic with Daz Studio.

I created this thread in Art Studio so I can keep the one in Freepozitory focused on new freebies. In this thread, I'll post renders of Shape Magic models in use. I'm going to try and follow the approach Novica's uses in her product reviews and list the products used in the renders, especially the shaders. I also invite anyone else who makes a render using Shape Magic models to post their results here as well.

Rich

RGcincy

TABLE LAMP
Lamp parts made with Shape Magic and assembled in Daz Studio.
Chair table from the Living Room Collection
Interior is Classic Deco: Eclectic 1
Bottom of lamp, finial and spider uses Black n Gold from Tarnished and Polished Shaders
Lamp body uses Grn Glass from Designer Tiles
Lamp shade uses Lattice 02 from Pimp my Prop
Light bulb uses Glass from Genesis Starter Essentials

http://www.daz3d.com/the-living-room-collection
http://www.daz3d.com/classic-deco-eclectic-1
http://www.daz3d.com/tarnished-and-polished-shaders
http://www.daz3d.com/designer-tiles
http://www.daz3d.com/pimp-my-prop

Point light was centered in bulb to cast shadows on the wall.

RGcincy

CURVED KNIFE
Parts made using Shape Magic. Assembled in Daz Studio.
Setting is Aslan Court 2. Figure is Ryze. Clothing is Pirate for Genesis and Genesis 2 Male(s)
Knife blade shader is Glitterpaint - 26 Steel from Supersuit SciFi Pack
Knife handle and sheath body shader is Quilted Leather - Champ Red from Genesis Supersuit
Knife guard, sheath opening and sheath tip shader is Daffodil from Tarnished and Polished Shaders
Knife butt end shader is Armor - Leaf Plate from Supersuit Fantasy Pack
Belt shader is Armor - Chainmail2 - Gold from Supersuit Fantasy Pack with tiling set to 0.5 H and 8 V.

http://www.daz3d.com/aslan-court-2
http://www.daz3d.com/ryze
http://www.daz3d.com/pirate-for-genesis-and-genesis-2-males
http://www.daz3d.com/supersuit-scifi-pack
http://www.daz3d.com/genesis-supersuit
http://www.daz3d.com/tarnished-and-polished-shaders
http://www.daz3d.com/supersuit-fantasy-pack

RGcincy

CURVED KNIFE
Same knife as previous post but with different shaders applied.

Knife blade uses Armor - Gold Embossed 2 from Supersuit Fantasy Pack
Knife guard and pommel uses Centennial Silver from Supersuit Hero Pack
Knife handle uses Quilted Leather - Champ Red from Genesis Supersuit with UV map tiling set to 1.26 U and 1.9 V
Sheath rim and tip and jewel setting uses Daffodil from Tarnished and Polished Shaders
Sheath body uses Armor - Leaf Plate from Supersuit Fantasy Pack
Jewel gem uses Grn Glass from Designer Tiles

http://www.daz3d.com/supersuit-fantasy-pack
http://www.daz3d.com/supersuit-hero-pack
http://www.daz3d.com/genesis-supersuit
http://www.daz3d.com/tarnished-and-polished-shaders
http://www.daz3d.com/designer-tiles

You can see that the appearance of a model can be quite different depending upon the shaders in use. That's one reason Bryce always had a high appeal for me, as there is a wide variety of material choices available. I'm getting there with Daz Studio now too. I hadn't realized how many Supersuit shaders I was choosing. I'm glad I picked those up when they were on sale recently.

RGcincy

The previous two models were assembled from multiple Shape Magic parts. This one uses a single SM part.

PICTURE FRAME
Picture frame made in Shape Magic. Primitive plane (for picture image) added in Daz Studio. Image is a personal photo.
Wood frame shader is V3Dwood07-DSAdvanced_R from Advanced Wood Shaders
Fabric frame shader is Fabric - Crusader Linen from Supersuit for Genesis
Interior setting is Country Dining Room
Lights are ALR Main from Architectural Lighting Rig
Exterior is MPCycForest from Multiplane Cyclorama

http://www.daz3d.com/advanced-wood-shaders
http://www.daz3d.com/genesis-supersuit
http://www.daz3d.com/country-dining-room
http://www.daz3d.com/architectural-lighting-rig
http://www.daz3d.com/multiplane-cyclorama

MilosGulan

Thanks for this, pictures and links looks really great, it feels like magic. I didn't know Novica was she, and somehow i found it hard to follow because that thread is going for some time, but I should try it again.

This one looks very good and I will try making something too. Thanks for all your hard work that went into this, I hope I can learn and do something good too. Will try it soon. I have to say that i like shaders a lot and have a nice collection. Atm I am testing this: Morphing Rocks And Formations (DAZ Christmas freebie 2014) and trying to put up a scene for New users contest that is about lightning.

RGcincy

CURTAINS
Another multiple-part model. The curtains, curtain rod, finials and rings were made in Shape Magic. Assembled and textured in Daz Studio. The first image shows a room with a set of blowing curtains, as if the windows are open. The second image shows a closeup of the curtain rod assembly. The rings are just a series of node instances of one ring object. It's a little tricky to get the curtains positioned and the textures aligned but I think the results are pleasing.

Curtain shader is Tapestry 02 from Jewels of Architecture SE: Interior Textiles
Curtain rod and hardware shader is Ivory Pumpkin from Tarnished and Polished Shaders
Interior setting is Country Dining Room
Lights are ALR Main from Architectural Lighting Rig
Exterior is MPCycWild from Multiplane Cyclorama

http://www.daz3d.com/jewels-of-architecture-se-interior-textiles
http://www.daz3d.com/tarnished-and-polished-shaders
http://www.daz3d.com/country-dining-room
http://www.daz3d.com/architectural-lighting-rig
http://www.daz3d.com/multiplane-cyclorama

RGcincy

CURTAINS (2)
Same as previous post except different curtain shaders in use.

Left curtain shader is Cotton Linen 07 from Jewels of Architecture SE: Interior Textiles
Right curtain shader is Gold from Luxury Fabric Shaders
Strip on bottom of right curtain is Indian Red from Luxury Fabric Shaders

http://www.daz3d.com/jewels-of-architecture-se-interior-textiles
http://www.daz3d.com/luxury-fabric-shaders

RGcincy

PLANTER
While doing the curtain scenes, I noticed the planter in the corner. This render shows a replacement made with a single Shape Magic model. I also switched to curtains with a different shader.

Planter shader is 01D Azure from Design Tool Box Flooring
Curtain shader is Plaid 4 from The Fabricator
New plant is from Country Kitchen Accessories 1

http://www.daz3d.com/design-tool-box-flooring
http://www.daz3d.com/the-fabricator
http://www.daz3d.com/country-kitchen-accessories-1

RGcincy

Bracelet
Bracelet made using Shape Magic. Colors chosen to match dress.

Blue shader is 01B Caribbean from Design Toolbox Paint and Paper
Yellow shader is 05B Firefly from Design Toolbox Paint and Paper
Genesis Basic Female wearing Seana Dress for Genesis 2 Females
Hampton Hair
Lights are DG IBL 1 from DG Easy Portrait Lights
Backdrop is DG Bokeh 19 from DG Easy Portrait Lights

http://www.daz3d.com/design-tool-box-paint-and-paper
http://www.daz3d.com/seana-dress-for-genesis-2-female-s
http://www.daz3d.com/hampton-hair
http://www.daz3d.com/dg-easy-portrait-lights-for-daz-studio

RGcincy

More Bracelets

This is an image showing Shape Magic bracelets textured and rendered in Bryce.

RGcincy

HEART NECKLACE
Keeping to the jewelry theme, here's a heart necklace made on Valentine's day.

Heart and hanger made with Shape Magic.
Chain 5.2 from Elegant Curves for Genesis 2 Female(s)
Shader for heart gem is Gem_08 from Elegant Curves for Genesis 2 Female(s)
Shader for setting, chain, and hanger is Centennial Silver from Supersuit Hero Pack
Figure is Giselle 6 with Iggy Hair for Genesis and Genesis 2 Females

http://www.daz3d.com/elegant-curves-for-genesis-2-female-s
http://www.daz3d.com/supersuit-hero-pack
http://www.daz3d.com/giselle-6
http://www.daz3d.com/iggy-hair-for-genesis-and-genesis-2-female-s

MilosGulan

That looks great :) I will try now to read trough tutorials and do something on my own.

RGcincy

Good luck. Let me know if you have any problems.

MilosGulan

Ok I will. It is magical and very easy to use :). I made something like wand. I will try making some more and eventualy a picture with it. I have done basic tutorials and still need to do those advanced how to put together few made pieces. Then I will see how it will go. Good thing is also that Bryce is also used and I am trying to learn to use it too.

RGcincy

DEVIL TAIL JEWELRY
The earrings are an older Shape Magic model, the necklace made today from the same design file.

Shader for the chain and the main parts of earrings and necklace is Gold Ivory from from Tarnished and Polished Shaders
Shader for tips of earrings and necklace is Glitterpaint - 01 Red from Supersuit SciFi Pack
Chain 5.2 from Elegant Curves for Genesis 2 Female(s)
Figure is Giselle 6 with Sultry Hair for Genesis and Genesis 2 Females
Dress is Clubbing Cowl Dress for Genesis 2 Female(s)
Backdrop is DG Bokeh 11 from DG Easy Portrait Lights

http://www.daz3d.com/tarnished-and-polished-shaders
http://www.daz3d.com/supersuit-scifi-pack
http://www.daz3d.com/elegant-curves-for-genesis-2-female-s
http://www.daz3d.com/giselle-6
http://www.daz3d.com/sultry-hair-for-genesis-and-genesis-2-females
http://www.daz3d.com/clubbing-cowl-dress-for-genesis-2-female-s
http://www.daz3d.com/dg-easy-portrait-lights-for-daz-studio

RGcincy

URNS
A set of urns made in Shape Magic.

Shaders used, from left to right:
1. Pot 3 Texture from Decor Basics with a top using P_19 from Elegant Curves for Genesis 2 Female(s)
2. Armor - Gold Scale from Supersuit Fantasy Pack
3. Cement 16 and Cement 20 from Shades of Life - Urban Construct
4. Metal - Oval Plates from Supersuit SciFi Pack

Displayed in Tangien Portico with lights ALR Bright from Architectural Lighting Rig

http://www.daz3d.com/decor-basics
http://www.daz3d.com/iggy-hair-for-genesis-and-genesis-2-female-s
http://www.daz3d.com/supersuit-fantasy-pack
http://www.daz3d.com/shades-of-life-urban-construct
http://www.daz3d.com/supersuit-scifi-pack
http://www.daz3d.com/tangien-portico
http://www.daz3d.com/architectural-lighting-rig

RGcincy

BONSAI POT
Made in Shape Magic

Main shader for bonsai container was Copper Cream from Magical Granite Shader
Middle band shader was V3DWood04_Phong_R from Advanced Wood Shavers
Tree is DOC_Tree from Days of Cider
Trunk shader is DNAT-Dirt5 from Shades of Life - Nature
Setting is The Library

http://www.daz3d.com/magical-granite-shader
http://www.daz3d.com/advanced-wood-shaders
http://www.daz3d.com/days-of-cider
http://www.daz3d.com/shades-of-life-nature
http://www.daz3d.com/the-library

RGcincy

WINEGLASS
Two nested objects made in Shape Magic.

Because of the transparency of glass and wine, render shader rate was set to 0.5 and Max Ray Trace Depth was set to 8.

Wineglass base shader is Gold Ivory from Tarnished and Polished Shaders
Glass shader is Glass from Genesis Starter Essentials
Wine in glass uses shader Gem-08 from Elegant Curves for Genesis 2 Female(s)
Setting same as previous renders with curtains.
Curtain shaders are Woven 04 from Jewels of Architecture SE: Interior Textiles
Table and chairs from Fine Dining.
Plate, cup, and utensils from Diner Tableware

http://www.daz3d.com/tarnished-and-polished-shaders
http://www.daz3d.com/elegant-curves-for-genesis-2-female-s
http://www.daz3d.com/jewels-of-architecture-se-interior-textiles
http://www.daz3d.com/fine-dining
http://www.daz3d.com/diner-tableware

RGcincy

HOURGLASS
Parts made in Shape Magic and assembled and textured in Daz Studio.

Base and top shader is Dark Beige from DLD Marble Shaders for DS
Glass shader is Glass2 Clear from Luxus
Sand shader is Sand from Pimp My Prop
Setting same as previous render of Bonsai Pot.

http://www.daz3d.com/dld-marble-shaders-for-ds
http://www.daz3d.com/luxus
http://www.daz3d.com/pimp-my-prop

[Edit: I forgot to mention that the hourglass support rods use Olive from DLD Marble Shaders for DS]

bigh

great models and textures - keep them coming !

RGcincy

thanks! I've been learning a lot about Daz Studio as I prep these. There are lots of useful shaders and materials you can reapply from various packages.

RGcincy

LONG NECKED VASE
This was always one of my favorite vase designs from Shape Magic. Shape Magic objects can have 5 material groups (top and bottom face and three stacked vertically up the model). Each group can then have a different shader applied.

Top of vase uses shader Armor - Gold Embossed 2 from from Supersuit Fantasy Pack
Middle of vase uses the floor texture from The Living Room.
Bottom of the vase uses shader Rattan Wall from Pimp My Prop. The V and H tiling was changed from 8 to 1.
Setting is Affable for The Ballroom.

http://www.daz3d.com/supersuit-fantasy-pack
http://www.daz3d.com/the-living-room
http://www.daz3d.com/pimp-my-prop
http://www.daz3d.com/affable-for-the-ballroom

The middle texture was an accidental discovery. I originally had the vase on a table in The Living Room. I meant to copy a shader from a different object but accidentally captured the floor texture instead. When I applied it to the vase, my first reaction was "that's not what I meant to do" quickly followed by "that looks good". It's pretty straightforward to add shaders to an object but most materials don't seem to apply unless I load an item and copy and paste the texture (I'm not all that familiar with Daz Studio, so I may just be overlooking an easier method).

RGcincy

A closeup of the long necked vase textures.

RGcincy

FANTASY SHIELD
Shield is one object made in Shape Magic

Main shader used is Bronze Old from Real Metals for DAZ Studio
Other shader used is Old Gold from same set
Figure is base Genesis with Male_Body_5 and X_Male-Head6 from Raw Dwarfology
Pose is 02 from Pretorian for Genesis
Clothing is from DragonLord for Genesis using Guardian materials
Setting is Castle Keep 2 - Dark Tales

http://www.daz3d.com/real-metals-for-daz-studio
http://www.daz3d.com/raw-dwarfology
http://www.daz3d.com/pretorian-for-genesis
http://www.daz3d.com/dragonlord-for-genesis
http://www.daz3d.com/castle-keep-2-dark-tales

MilosGulan

That shield looks good, I wish I could make things like that. and everyhting looks very inspiring I will have to check other pictures, links and continue the tutorials and my works with SM. I have been busy lately with intsalling Unity 5 and Unreal 4 and playing some games :) but will have to try to see what I can do again with SM hoping to learn it.

MilosGulan

I have checked all links and pics, they are really wonderful. Those shaders for DS are really nice. I added everything to my Wishlist :D. Now I will try to continue the tutorials and my work and to do something till next weekend :)

RGcincy

Good luck. I'm thinking of doing a short intro video tutorial sometime soon to cover the basics of the program.

RGcincy

CURVED LEAVES
Most of the models I've been posting have been old ones I made some years ago. My wife had a new project for me last night, an image of a wedding cake with leaves wrapped around it. A flat plane for the leaves was too static, so I used Shape Magic to make a few curved/twisted planes with 36 polygons each. The image shows the leaves floating on a pool of water (I'm not done with the cake yet, otherwise I would show it). The front leaf is just a primitive plane from Daz Studio, the row of four leaves in the back shows different amounts of curve and twist from Shape Magic. A lot more variety is possible, and with instancing, you could make a lot of floating or blowing leaves.

Leaf image is P3DA_TX_Leaf_37 from Bushes2_06a from Pred Pack - Bushes II
Setting is NoAi-Ground from Aikanaro found in Genesis Starter Essentials. Made water more blue and opaque.

http://www.daz3d.com/pred-pack-bushes-ii
http://www.daz3d.com/aikanaro

RGcincy

BLOWING LEAVES
Building upon the last post, I decided to make a render of blowing leaves. You can make a group of instances in Daz Studio, but they show up in regimented rows and if you want a random placement, you have to hand place them which is a pain. I found a script by Tofusan that does a good job of creating and randomly placing instances around an object. I used a squashed sphere at two different sizes to create a cloud of leaves. I switched the leaf shader to a fall color.

Leaf image is P3DA_TX_Leaf_40 from Bushes2_03b from Pred Pack - Bushes II
Setting is The Backstreets
Script to place leaves is Replicator for DAZ Sudio

http://www.daz3d.com/pred-pack-bushes-ii
http://www.daz3d.com/the-backstreets
http://www.sharecg.com/v/77603/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/Replicator-for-DAZ-Studio

RGcincy

MORE VASES
I bought a new set of shaders so decided to try them out on some Shape Magic vases.

Left vase uses shader Gold Green 01 from DG Shader Essentials 2
Middle vase uses shaders Lacquered Wood 05 rev and 06 rev from the same set.
Right vase use shader Glazed Green 02 from the same set.
Setting is mantelpiece in !Front_LtCorner from The Mad Chemistry Lab - Room

http://www.daz3d.com/dg-shader-essentials-2
http://www.daz3d.com/the-mad-chemistry-lab-room