two questions to save space,(1) how do you get a shine to the skin on G3F-G3M ?Not wet like getting out of pool. (2) I want to make a backdrop ,do you use daz or hexagon,bryce/? using photos on a plane set in the back of my figures.oh and how do you go about getting the photo on the plane, or textures? Thank's for indulging me

Backdrop you can either add to a plane which I use if I wish to get the scale right like if I have characters inside house and want the windows overlooking the backyard. i find this my preference because i can move it back and forth to get it looking right. You add the image in the Surface Pane > Diffuse and depending on shape of image you will probably need to tweak the scale sizes to suit. the second option is to add it as background Environment Pane > Backdrop > Background you will see the top option which color adjustment but a little drop arrow click that and hit browse to choose the image. I use the second option as well but it kind of dictates my camera angle a little too much for my liking. it just depends on what you have in mind for your set.

thanks

now for the other question,making G3f skin shine but not wet.?

goofygrape posted at 8:14AM Wed, 20 July 2016 - #4276449

now for the other question,making G3f skin shine but not wet.?

Iray or 3dl?

sorry IRAY is what I'm using as I have yet to get reality 4.2 to work the way it is supposed to. I'm looking to make the figure look like it was working out , just not totally wet as in shower or pool type wet . thanks

LPR001 posted at 9:59AM Wed, 20 July 2016 - #4276192

Backdrop you can either add to a plane which I use if I wish to get the scale right like if I have characters inside house and want the windows overlooking the backyard. i find this my preference because i can move it back and forth to get it looking right. You add the image in the Surface Pane > Diffuse and depending on shape of image you will probably need to tweak the scale sizes to suit. the second option is to add it as background Environment Pane > Backdrop > Background you will see the top option which color adjustment but a little drop arrow click that and hit browse to choose the image. I use the second option as well but it kind of dictates my camera angle a little too much for my liking. it just depends on what you have in mind for your set.

That works. If your background image matches the aspect ratio of the render you can also use a backplate. (Backdrop under the Environment pane) or use an HDR/EXR file as your backdrop by turning on Draw Dome, under the Environment section of the Render Settings pane.

Note with the last choice your lighting will match your background, if that is important for your render.

goofygrape posted at 10:02AM Wed, 20 July 2016 - #4276461

sorry IRAY is what I'm using as I have yet to get reality 4.2 to work the way it is supposed to. I'm looking to make the figure look like it was working out , just not totally wet as in shower or pool type wet . thanks

You can adjust the top coat setting in the surfaces pane.

Hey thanks for the info ,all works now good tip's

HDR/EXR skies work great in Daz as bhoins has outlined and when added to your dome don't have the same limitations as the image backgrounds(Photos). You can also rotate the dome to place the sun/sunset right where you want it. If you google either 360°HDR Skies or CG Skies you should be able to get hold of some freebies for the hobbyist/non commercial use. Unless you have a image you really need to use I recommend you take a peek.