How to Create AAA Cinematics With Daz 3D Assets & Unity HDRP

You may already know all about Daz 3D since you’re here reading this latest installment of our blog, but how familiar are you with Unity 3D? If you thought it was a program just for making indie video games, you’re not wrong… but today, we’re going to show you how you can do even moreContinue reading “How to Create AAA Cinematics With Daz 3D Assets & Unity HDRP”

The Uncanny Valley: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How To Avoid It

Have you ever looked at a humanoid robot, cartoon, or 3D render and felt an eerie chill creep over your skin? If you’ve experienced this unsettling feeling looking at something not quite human, you aren’t alone. This phenomenon has been well documented and studied, and has come to be known as the Uncanny Valley Effect.Continue reading “The Uncanny Valley: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How To Avoid It”

It’s Time To Make First Contact With the Cronos-7 Visitors

Cronos-7 Visitors are finally making their Crypto.com debut on June 9, 2022. On behalf of our amazing artist Mario V. and the entire team at Daz 3D who helped make this project a reality, we are thrilled for you to meet this amazing collection of zany and downright badass alien avatars. We’re proud to introduceContinue reading “It’s Time To Make First Contact With the Cronos-7 Visitors”

The Best Software for 3D Design and Modeling

3D art and specifically modeling, wouldn’t be possible without the assistance of software. Perhaps that is what makes digital art, 3D art specifically, so interesting. It’s a surprisingly technical dance between computer science, ingenuity, and artistic creativity. When skill and creativity meet high-functioning software and processing power, the results are beautiful, complex, and lifelike creations.Continue reading “The Best Software for 3D Design and Modeling”

Artist Highlight: Mario V, Creator of Cronos-7 Visitors

Recently, we announced the launch of Cronos-7 Visitors, a collection of 7,777 zany, colorful, and curious alien NFTs. While the entire collection was conceptualized, designed, and created by 3D artist Mario V and his own team, we are extremely proud of the amazing work he has done. The collection is powered by Daz Studio, soContinue reading “Artist Highlight: Mario V, Creator of Cronos-7 Visitors”

Create Animations for Your Daz Characters With Cascadeur

For many creators, animating and posing is one of the most difficult aspects of the 3D pipeline. Luckily, there are plenty of professional quality poses and animations in the Daz store. For example, we recently featured a variety of different animations in our post 30 Different Poses and Styles for Your Characters.  But what doContinue reading “Create Animations for Your Daz Characters With Cascadeur”

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”

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”