And we have our winners! A huge thank you to everyone who “turned up the heat” for the Sci-Fi Volumetric Render Contest. We received some fantastic entries and we can’t wait to see what else the community creates using VDBs in the future. 1st Place: “The Celestials” by LIK 2nd Place: “In HotContinue reading “[Closed] Sci-Fi Volumetric Render Contest”
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5 Ways to Improve Your 3D Modeling Skills with Free Tutorials from 3D.SK
No matter where you find yourself in your journey as a 3D artist, there is always something new to learn or improve on. Daz Studio thrives on the foundation of helping our community learn and grow. Nothing brings us more joy than seeing the amazing 3D renders our community creates every day. To that end,Continue reading “5 Ways to Improve Your 3D Modeling Skills with Free Tutorials from 3D.SK”
Daz Studio 4.20 | Volumetric Clouds, Smoke, and Fire Effects
The latest update for Daz Studio — Studio 4.20 — delivers a collection of features and improvements that are sure to add a new level of depth and detail to your renders. Most notably, Daz Studio 4.20 supports volumetric rendering in Iray, offering enhanced control over a variety of 3D effects. Rather than creating theContinue reading “Daz Studio 4.20 | Volumetric Clouds, Smoke, and Fire Effects”
How to Create a 3D Character From a Photo
Taking a picture is relatively easy, but what about converting that flat image into a 3D model? While this is not an easy task, it is more possible today than ever before with the help of AI and powerful, innovative software. Let’s talk about how and why you might want to create a 3D modelContinue reading “How to Create a 3D Character From a Photo”
Creating 3D Skin Tones: The Ultimate Guide from Skin to Scales in Daz Studio
Texturing and creating realistic skin tones challenges many new 3D artists. If you’ve ever wondered how published Daz artists create their lifelike products and unique models, from human figures to scale-covered dragons — this post might help. There are a plethora of 3D skin tone options available to you inside Daz Studio and also outsideContinue reading “Creating 3D Skin Tones: The Ultimate Guide from Skin to Scales in Daz Studio”
How to Turn a 3D.SK Body Scan into a Genesis Morph in Daz Studio
Today we are back in Daz Studio with Jay Versluis, digital guru and all-things Daz extraordinaire. Jay has been a longtime user of Daz Studio, even since before the days of YouTube. Nowadays, you can find him on his YouTube channel The WP Guru, or as of late in the official In the Studio withContinue reading “How to Turn a 3D.SK Body Scan into a Genesis Morph in Daz Studio”
How to Use Human References to Improve Your 3D Art
Sometimes new artists wonder if it is okay to use references in their artwork. It’s an understandable question, especially if you don’t have much experience getting into the business side of actually selling your work. While using references is an important step for any artist, you should still take precautions to ensure you aren’t stealingContinue reading “How to Use Human References to Improve Your 3D Art”
12 Beyond-Chic Daz 3D Fashion Styles for Your Characters
Have you ever tried to describe your own fashion style in one word? Sometimes it feels like every community has its unique collection of adjectives — whether you’re describing fine wines, indie video games, or NFTs. When it comes to fashion, there are a plethora of words fashionistas love to use to describe their personalContinue reading “12 Beyond-Chic Daz 3D Fashion Styles for Your Characters”
Sharing Hope for the Holidays with Make-A-Wish International
This season, we’ve had the pleasure of exploring classic holiday tales like The Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol with Daz Original bundles featuring beloved characters and scenes. With your help, we were able to spread the holiday cheer even further with the limited-time A Christmas Carol Mega Bundle, with 10% of the bundle’s proceeds donatedContinue reading “Sharing Hope for the Holidays with Make-A-Wish International”
How to Create Digital Christmas Cards this Holiday Season with Daz 3D
We all know the families, couples, or individuals who year after year deliver impeccable Christmas and holiday cards. If that describes you, good on you! For the rest of us who can never bring ourselves to get out into the freezing weather with a professional camera or photographer, this is for you. With Daz Studio,Continue reading “How to Create Digital Christmas Cards this Holiday Season with Daz 3D”