The Vigilant by maraich

DAZ|Studio • Fantasy • posted on Apr 06, 2010

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Description

Another image that seemed like it would be simple when I started but took quite some time to get right. Trying to get the surfaces of the armor to look the way I wanted was the challenge this time. Finally got the displacement to where I liked it and then started messing with the reflection. I used the displacement map in the reflection channel. Once I got that done I used the AH Environmental lighting system along with a strong back light, a distance light coming from the right front set to specularity and a soft fill light from the left set to just 25%. The armor is the Fighting Fae armor by Scooby37 (Rendo). The skin texture is Lil' Bit by Rebelmommy (DAZ), and the morph is a combination of things, unfortunately one of which is a morph no longer available. The hair is Aoife by April YSH (DAZ). Our woodland guardian is accompanied by her ever faithful Faerie Dragon by Ryverthorn (DAZ) with a texture from the add-on set called Berry Dragons by -esha- (DAZ). The backdrop is from the Dreamy Landscapes 4 set by deadhead (Rendo).

Comments (19)

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bimm3d

5:04AM | Tue, 06 April 2010

superb!!

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Carlazzo

6:20AM | Tue, 06 April 2010

This is super excellent art.

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violet

7:02AM | Tue, 06 April 2010

Wow..........stunning render... Amazing lighting........very well done !

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raikki

7:31AM | Tue, 06 April 2010

Excellent colors!

Kattey

7:46AM | Tue, 06 April 2010

I'm not usually into armor like that but it is a really, really nice and clear picture with strong pure colors. I like how subtle but yet powerful the lighting is. Thank you :)

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necrophage

7:47AM | Tue, 06 April 2010

fascinating character, scene and lighting!

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Seaview123

7:49AM | Tue, 06 April 2010

This is fantastic work! I'm really glad you stuck with it. And thanks for letting us in on your creative process, it's just as interesting as the picture. Great job on this one.

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Kerya

8:51AM | Tue, 06 April 2010

Wonderful picture! And thank you for the informations. :)

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Karaliina

9:09AM | Tue, 06 April 2010

Beautiful work on the lighting and reflection...great job!

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NetWorthy

11:59AM | Tue, 06 April 2010

It was worth the work - fantastic armor! Congratulations on the outdoor lighting effects, I know firsthand how hard that is to achieve with Daz Studio!

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Mestophales

12:04PM | Tue, 06 April 2010

Gorgeous work!!!

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Cimaira

12:06PM | Tue, 06 April 2010

Beautiful work, love the beautiful lady and the armour looks fantastic.

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Savage_dragon

12:31PM | Tue, 06 April 2010

Excellent. Love the reflections. ")

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scooby37

12:37PM | Tue, 06 April 2010

You have done a great job here, and I love what you have done with the armor, the reflections look great. Nice scenery too. and the little dragon, cool.

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