Has any one used RDNA ART MATERIALS Vol.1 : Cartoon Shaders? Are they easy to use? Could you post what you have created with them?

I have. Yes. No. (sorry, lol) If you know how to apply materials in P5/6 (6 by default, since there are some functions that simply work better there) you can use them with no prob. THe package comes with a really great set of good instructions, as well. They are, quite simply, some of the best shaders ever created for 3D work -- and not jsut for poser. Getting some of these effects into higher end applications would really up the ability of artists to create some incredible effects. And the future packs he's still got to come are promising to be evenmore versatile.

I thought they were very easy to use,plus they come with a pdf that shows you how to work with them. Ive posted 1 image here at rendo its in my gallery. Well worth the money to me.

RandC How long did it take to apply the shaders? Cool image.

Attached Link: http://www.renderosity.com/viewed.ez?galleryid=1139014&Start=1&Artist=zulu9812&ByArtist=Yes

Sure, check out the link - it's my latest gallery image, done with Cartoon Shaders.

Cartoon Shaders is the beez neez. I know that $45 is expensive, but you won't regret it. Plus, the author's a nice guy who'll help you out if you need some tips with the material room. Message edited on: 02/04/2006 21:54

p>Thanks for posting a link zulu9812 I am
close to buying it. Just want to see some more examples I guess.Message edited on: 02/04/2006 21:59

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Attached Link: http://poser.rois-sorciers.com/ShaderWorks/index.htm

I'm adding a feature to my little application (still in Beta) that would apply the cartoon shader depending on various parameters (diffuse color, ambiant color, alternate diffuse or even an average color from the texture map). It will apply a cartoon shader to all materials automatically.

Before adding this feature, i must look with you, Olivier, if i can make it available or not. Once it works for me, i will discrib how it works, so you can tell me if i can or cannot add this feature. Edited to add the link.

Message edited on: 02/05/2006 07:00

Contact me at OlivierVinet@hotmail.com
:)

This is BLOODY BRILLIANT!

image in post 12 is impressive IMVHO, but one should try to match neck and head tex, increase the smoothing node/parameter and increase the line width node/parameter. In addition, I'm guessing the eyes are trouble spots (transparency fx for lashes, brows, cornea et al.) I realise y'all can't post screen shots of Olivier's materials set-up, but it's imperative that you have control over variables like that.

The Toon shaders have options for transparencies... but i'm right now working to add those material to my app. The picture is only using the "single colors" shader. I didn't use the "Highlight", the "reflective", the "raytrace", the "FX" and the "Texture" shaders. For now, everything is implemented, except the FX and textures shaders. I'm working to add the textures shaders, because the transparency toon shader are essential. Once i have done this, i'll post a screenshot of the same picture (post 12) with the transparency shaders.

I'm Buying. Thank you everyone.

Looks even better now!

I find it hard to believe you did set up all of toon materials in less then a minute. I've been doing a lot of scenes already, but I can't do it so fast.... Am I doing something wrong, is there a secret I don't know of? How can you apply 135 materials in less then a minute or even apply one tone shader to so a number of figures and clothes? I'd love to know how you go about doing this....

This is his software that does the job for him. :) Pretty cool, eh? Semidieu, you need to add some features: Outline width AO response, and AO on or off Backlight FX width Anti-Light FX width Type of shader Texture Trans Bump It should be editable for each figure or prop: one setting for each with an option to have the same play of parameters to be applied on the whole scene. If you can all of this, you have some gold in your hands! :D

See post #9. There is an application / script involved.

I was already thinking to add these features... For instance, you can: - Select the material or actor where you want your toon shader. This mean you can apply different shader to different part. I will do some pictures tomorrow to show this... - All shader from the package are now useable; - It add the transparency when necessary; - it add the bump if available (and if you want). Now, i must make it more user friendly and add those little options Olivier said above. I will try to do this as fast as possible, but i broke my arm last thursday... so i'm writing/coding with one hand... But that mean also i can't go to work ;-)

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What's Framework? Where do I get it?

Microsoft, dear! Microsoft! :) Go to Windows Update site. ;)

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Ta.

Will this set work with Daz Studio?? If not is one for D/S a possibility in the future?? Thanks. :D

"Will this set work with Daz Studio?? If not is one for D/S a possibility in the future?? Thanks. :D " No it doesn't, since it is based completely on the P6 material engine and takes advantage of it's advanced features. D/S works complete differently with materials and misses these advanced features, but what else do you expect from a free application? Olivier would have to completely re-write all of the materials and that takes another year :-) You really need to upgrade to Poser 6 and get rid of the toy, if you want to play with the big boys ;-) @semidieu, sounds like a cool application. I didn't see that you created an application to apply the shaders this quickly. Unfortunally Framework 1.1 is involved, so I'll pass. I really dislike Framework 1.1 a lot, it always messes up my system, just like MS dot net. I could really use the application once you get permission to let it works with the shaders, but I'm not willing to install Framework 1.1 for it.

I have it too and have no problem.

" don't have any problem with the framework 1.1... Did you install all the updates ? This could be an issue. I didn't thought it could be an issue, because i always had this installed on my machine without problems..." Most likely it doesn't cause any problems on your machine at all. I'm working with an application that allows me to create and code 3D interactive worlds and a few apps related to it. When using Framwork and a number of them at the same machine, I'm getting errors. I'm not dependant on Framework at all, but do need the others, so that's why framework is no go at my pc.

Frankly, I dont consider Daz Studio a toy. Thanks for the insult.

I'm sure it wasn't meant in an evil way.

aeilkema just has to say something about DAZ anytime it presents itself ;)

For DAZ|Studio, i'm looking if it's possible to make some module of my application compatible... But the ART MATERIALS won't work...

Thanks for the answer! I hope you do find a way. Maybe if they finally release the SDK you may find a way. Thanks. :D

I installed Frameworks 1.1 and updated as much as I could find, but I can't get the ShaderWorks to work - I can't get the file unzipped and it says that the file may be corrupted etc. My partner suggested it might be because I'm using Windows XP Home - she has to use XP Pro for various aspects of her Web design. Any suggestions?

Redownload the zip.

Aha! Got it. I'd redownloaded it twice already with the same negative results, but gave it another go anyway. Glad I did. Very cool, and thanks semidieu. Will play more later. Thanks Olivier.

The zip issue is really strange... I had the same problem with another freebie... I don't know what is happening... Just a little update... Olovier should receive today a "special" version with the Art Material module. Once he agree, i will put an update on my website.

Cool. I still haven't had much of a chance to play, but from what I can see this is going to be so useful. You guys really are very clever.

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