Norma for V6 by LyleAryn
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I'm not in love with Norma, but I want to give every model at least one render. I got to play with some wardrobe I hadn't used before, as well as a hair. Part of me want so try dialing this in nicer, but then I remind myself that it's a gen6 and so probably shouldn't invite the headache. I think I could make the hair better, and do some adjustment to some of the shaders. But the skin... that would take a bit more work. I'm not even sure how to get it looking much better than the default, other than buying add-ons I don't really need.
Went in and played with it in GiMP, and I like the results. At least well enough to share.
So, without further ado, here's Norma.
*Edit: Apparently Norma is for Victoria 6, and not 5 as previously stated. Whoops. I was tired when I typed it up.
Comments (18)
starship64 Online Now!
One thing I frequently do to improve skin is open the render in Photoshop Elements, select the areas of skin (which takes a bit of patience and practice) and add a noise filter at about 2-3%. That adds just a touch of irregularity, which I find really enhances the look of characters that don't have enough detail in the original texture.
LyleAryn
Good to know. I could go in and improve the textures all over the place. I've got metal shaders that would make that sword look better, for instance. Maybe I'm not being fair to Norma. I'm sure she has her fans.
I could go in and add a few freckles by editing the skin file. A mole on her cheek. Maybe I should see it as a challenge. Hmm. I'll have to think that over.
This was done over a week ago. I've been working on a new render for a couple days now. I think I got the final version cooking now... It's about a 7-hour render, and this is the third time I've run it. I'll have it by dawn, I think.
bucyjoe
looks good
LyleAryn
Thanks. Kinda makes me think of the portraits for old Infinity Engine games. (Baldur's Gate, Icewind Dale, etc.)
anitalee
Excellent
LyleAryn
Thank you.
NobbyC
Super image!!!
LyleAryn
Thanks for looking!
Deva3D
Great image!
LyleAryn
Thank you very much. bows
daggerwilldo
I think she would do well for a certain type of Romance Novel applications. Certainly she can benefit from some post treatment to her skin to maybe burn and dodge her a little, highlight the eyes and lips, etc Still, I think she is enjoyable. Given the extent of ones library she could get more showings.
LyleAryn
It's a good excercise at the least. Post work is not my specialty, but then again I don't practice it. Maybe I'll find a new love of the tedium.
Thanks for stopping in.
As for my library... I think the last I looked there are 242 figures. Men, woman, dragons, dogs, droids, etc. Not counting the few that end up in lost and found, or those from 3rd party vendors, or customs. I think I've got 72 just in G8F.
I've got an addiction to pretty faces.
eekdog
That is one great looking V5 model. Those eyes are beautiful. You should use her again.
LyleAryn
Thank you. I think I'm going to play around some more. It occurs to me that if I play with the bump map, I might get the skin looking a little less bland.
RG19
What a beautiful character!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LyleAryn
Thanks. I talked myself into doing a "redux." Got it rendering now.
Darkglass
Superb character and scene...love all the elements......quality composition..and use of colour...would be nice to some shadow cast or a little more shadows....as the lighting is pretty substantial...still top work...!!
LyleAryn
Yeah. In the redux I switched to an HDRI light and a rig to add some shadows. Shoukd have it up in a day or two. I had the sun-sky set to my normal defualt of noon, so not much shadows. Didn't change it.
Now I'm giving Norma a little more love. Hope the tweaks make the difference.
Radar_rad-dude
She looks quite amazing. Quite the beauty. One thing I notice though is that she is too perfect. The skin is so smooth and tight. She lacks the character you bring to your other characters. Know what I mean? Well, in any respects, she is a great looking character and she adds to your learning curve! Many fine kudos.
LyleAryn
Indeed I do! I'm using the piece to practice techniques. That too-perfect look is why I waited to post her. It just felt off. This one, I practiced some post work. But this morning I opened it back up in Daz Studio to see what I can do. Though now that I'm sitting in the park while it renders the next version, I realize I want to go in and see if I can give her a scar.
ikke.evc
Nicely done.
STEVIEUKWONDER
Her eyes are mesmerising! Such a mysterious lady! Impeccable!
LyleAryn
They are my favorite part of this image, for sure!
They'll be back. I think the tweaks I've made will impress... Look forward to it!
crender
Amazing !
Saby55
Excellent work my friend 👍🙋♂️
LyleAryn
Thanks! And she got even better.
ArtDeCroh
Excellent work! Beautifully done! Nice amazing work!
LyleAryn
Thanks!
miwi
Delightful creation, excellent done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LyleAryn
Thank you Mike.
Richardphotos
very good details on her hair and a superb portrait
LyleAryn
Thanks! And it got even better!
RodS
Well, I have to say I think I'm in love.... Now be nice, and put the sword down, Norma... 😉
I think she really looks great, my friend! But then I'm a sucker for those lovely blue eyes..
LyleAryn
They became the focus for the REDUX version. I had to hit the lighting just right, so they'd pop the way I wanted. Lots of fiddling, but dang, she's a treat! I'm glad I didn't dismiss her.