Woman in shadow by paul_gormley
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Description
An exercise with spotlight settings (which are still new to me) to see how shadows soften vis-à-vis light size and spread etc.
Shows up a few faults with the bump map, but we are reaching the point where we need 8K images and the accompanying detail for skins — imho
Makayla skin texture by Emrys
Matilda hair for G8 by WindField
dForce Wet and Dry Dark Fantasy Outfit for G8 by Linday
Comments (21)
MollyFootman
Nice, dramatic shadow contrast. I'm working a lot of this out right now, too. Sadly, we're using different rendering engines and content but the physical behavior of light remains unchanged so I figure I have a lot to learn from your journey, Paul. Thank you for sharing!
Molly
maldowns
thanks for your assistance a few months ago poser is my number one program and i will be cancelling my sub to octane render got superfly working how i want it Daz is an all over the show bucket of puss that i will take time to learn but good to see you are getting some results from it cheers my friend
gaius Online Now!
Dramatic portrait, one of the very best I've seen for a very long time.
paul_gormley
Many thanks, Gaius, as always, greatly appreciated
Saby55 Online Now!
Cool job on this render Bravo!👏👍🙋♂️
linwhite
OH, wow....wonderful portrait....so compelling.
paul_gormley
thank you, Lin, coming from you that is praise indeed :)
rhol_figament
A bit of reflection in the eyes would take it to the next level, cool hair and outfit... ;)
paul_gormley
You are dead right, Rhol, I thought about it, but went with the shadow alone as I wanted to do a Rembrandt type face, will have to play with a second spot or muted hdri :)
starship64
This is beautiful work!
katyee
The lighting is fantastic. Most impressed.
paul_gormley
many thanks Katyee :)
A_Sunbeam Online Now!
Fine character and impressive lighting!
jdwtrxk
The light does work - especially the hair. No matter how much we fuss over pores sand tears, we still have to deal with that...
JohnnyM
Lighting is perhaps the most difficult aspect of 3D to do, for it is there were big decisions are often made. Too much light, not enough, too dark, too bright, contrast to high or not enough...wow its enough to make your head spin! Entire books have been written on this subject and yet its always up to the artist to determine the amount desired!
You've done and excellent job with this portrait, as it shows a high level of artistic control over your images! :-)
paul_gormley
many thanks for your encouraging words, Johnny, much appreciated
longprong
You've done a lovely job with this one
mifdesign
Gorgeous render, superb lighting, great details, exquisite Artwork.
robertswww
Nice mood lighting, and I really like her hair color and skin tone.
heller_berlin
Fantastic lighting, colors and expression! Excellent portrait !
paul_gormley
thank you kindly
MeInOhio
Very nice work! She looks great!
giareg
great lights on this portrait.
hashdoc
wonderful light and shadow combination!
ikke.evc
Excellent!
ItWasNotAvailable
Impressive portrait! Superb lighting!
paul_gormley
thank you so much, Lev
Richardphotos
her portrait defines sultry and sensuality