special goose opened this issue on Feb 21, 2001 ยท 13 posts
special goose posted Wed, 21 February 2001 at 10:30 AM
JKeller posted Wed, 21 February 2001 at 12:20 PM
I haven't seen any Free ones around. I know DAZ is brokering/selling some skater pads though. The ones pictured almost look as if they were taken from a longsleave shirt or sweater conforming figure that was cut-up in a modeller.
special goose posted Wed, 21 February 2001 at 12:25 PM
thanks! what is a modeller? and how do i do it?
kiru posted Wed, 21 February 2001 at 12:26 PM
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JKeller posted Wed, 21 February 2001 at 12:53 PM
You're right, kiru...I just took a closer look at the daz3d ones, and the ones pictured here are them. Kieren, if you are interested in making your own, you would need a program like Raydream, Carrara, 3DS Max, Truespace or Lightwave. Basically something that will let you make 3d models and export them or convert them as .obj files. If you can do that, you need to then take a look at the Tutorials link on the right side bar of this page and look under the Poser section for a tutorial on making Conforming Clothing figures. It ain't easy, especially not the first time, so you might want to take a look at the tutorials first and see if you're up for it.
special goose posted Wed, 21 February 2001 at 12:59 PM
oh. I have true space 4. would that be any use?
JKeller posted Wed, 21 February 2001 at 1:03 PM
Yes. You would need a .cob to .obj converter I think.
rbtwhiz posted Wed, 21 February 2001 at 3:14 PM
kiru/Jeremy, your correct. The ones in the image are the ones I built... and offer via DAZ. Jeremy, you are somewhat correct as to their construction as well... except that, their base began as an offset surface from Michael's thigh/shin and not from a sweater or shirt. They were then built upon to be what you see in the image on the product page at DAZ.
-Rob
rbtwhiz.com
JKeller posted Wed, 21 February 2001 at 3:20 PM
In the above render, with the black color, you can't see much of the detail except for a bit of folding just past the elbow. That's what my assumption was based off of. But when I looked at the image on the DAZ page I noticed how much more detail they had. It's very good work Rob.
special goose posted Wed, 21 February 2001 at 3:25 PM
hey rob you own daz 3d? cool! nice job on the pads! i was wondering if you could send them me? i am running low on cash but i am willing to swap some files. I have 3d studios max now and bryce 3d on it's way. cheers -Kieren
rbtwhiz posted Wed, 21 February 2001 at 4:06 PM
Jeremy, Thank you.
Kieren... own DAZ? Not quite. Actually, not even close :). I have a mutually benificial relationship with DAZ and broker my work through them. Although I appreciate your compliment on the pads, giving them away is not something I'm prepared or willing to do. Not only would that violate my contract with DAZ, it would destroy the rapport I've worked hard to build with Zygote/DAZ over the past couple years and it would also cheat everyone who has purchased them, out of their hard earned cash.
-Rob
rbtwhiz.com
Fox-Mulder posted Wed, 21 February 2001 at 4:55 PM
I am one of those people who have purchased your models and they are all excellent and worth every penny and more...
rbtwhiz posted Thu, 22 February 2001 at 3:17 PM
Fox, I'm glad to read you feel that way. :)
Imager, With the number of figures I already have lined up in addition to a number of requests for Michael related stuff I've received, I could put them on my "to do" list... but, in all honesty, by the time I get that far down the list we'd be talking many months away...
-Rob
rbtwhiz.com