I enjoy creating artwork in Poser, Photoshop CC, Vue, and DAZ Studio. I also have a passion for photography, and have been actively shooting for many years. I've been using Poser since Version 8, and am also learning my way around DAZ Studio. I've been using Adobe Photoshop since version 4. I also use Vue 10. I frequently use my photos as backgrounds, and composite my 3D figures into them.
I have been creating my web comic / graphic novel "The Girls From T.N.A." since fall of 2009, and have been a member of Renderosity since August 2009. I've made a lot of wonderful friends here, and have been inspired every time I visit!
I will soon have a more complete biography, as I am updating everything. In the meantime, have a look around my gallery!
Thanks!
Rod
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Comments (30)
zaqxsw
What a delightful hood ornament she makes... is she a standard option? I'm afraid I'm in the first group regarding postwork, but only for financial reasons... I just haven't put out the money to get Photoshop. Best wishes for a safe, healthy and happy holiday season to you and your loved ones!
RodS
Keep an eye on Humble-Bundle-dot-com.. I just picked up thier "Create with Impact" bundle with Corel Painter 2021, PaintShop 2021, and a buttload of brushes, scripts, and even a video editor - all of the above for $30.00. Both of these apps are great alternatives if you don't want to spend $120 a year on an Adobe subscription. I think there's 9 days left on that bundle..
lwperkins
What a cool workflow!! I especially like the small tough of the color dodge on her hair, that is a really noticeable improvement over most raw rendered hair. It's nice to see you just having a good time making art!
RodS
That's what it's all about.. Having some fun, keeping the darkness at bay, and adding something to this world that someone might enjoy.
eekdog Online Now!
A freaking hot gal on a sweet car. A awesome pinup and poster looking print Rod. Put some cloths under her rear end to buff up a big shine.
I use post work alot for fx, sparkles, arcane circles for prints that need it. But alot also are straight renders. Lots of post work things like I mentioned I dont think you can render in unless they are props. PS does us wonders huh my friend.? Love the outcome of this image Rod.👍🍻🎄❤
versluis
Thanks for sharing your process, Rod! It's a part of 3D production that's not often talked about, as most tutorials focus on how to get things done in 3D. I'm like you, everything I do has at least a small touch of Photoshop even if it's just a vignette and some colour corrections. Once you learn the tricks, things are often easier and faster in one tool or the other. I've started recording my screen while I'm doing this to create a time lapse of the whole process, over which I narrate and explain. I'll let you know how popular that format is, I find these things insightful as they help other artists try out new workflows and processes. Next year I'd like to take the post work a step further and see what I can do with tools like Painter, PaintShop Pro, Clip Studio Paint and perhaps even Procreate. Have a good Christmas!
RodS
Thanks, Jay! I'll look forward to seeing those videos. I'm thinking seriously about firing up OBS and recording all those steps as well. Maybe we could do a postwork-a-thon! LOL
mifdesign
Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones, my dear Rod!
Geena looks very hot, all your girls - part of the TNA or not - all look gorgeous, your girls rock!
I also admire Steve's positive thinking :)
Magnificent Masterpiece of Finest Arts. I love it!
Thank you very much for allowing us to have the gorgeous Artwork for a wallpaper, my dear friend!
Radar_rad-dude
Oh my goodness, Rod! I just couldn't keep up with all the work you put into this image! Just let me say that it turned out most fantastic and is a true delight to observe! I am in the camp of 'middle of the road' as it were. There are times when I am satisfied with what is rendered, (as you can tell from my art work I have very low standards), but sometimes I think it could be improved some with Photoshop, like when I forget to put things on the floor and it looks like they are floating. LOL! Happens to me too many times. For the most part though, they all have to pass through Photoshop for me to attach my logo.! As stated above, I love this image! A most superb work! Easily 5 stars and worth oh so many more I can't count! Take care my friend! Happy rendering and post working! Oh, and Merry Christmas as well!
dragongirl
I enjoyed very much hearing about your process. You got a gorgeous shade of blue on that beautiful finish - and the decal is my favorite part. 😻
flaviok
Eu nunca realizo o pós trabalho. Sua obra é intrigante e magnifica meu amigo . realização excelente, aplausos (5)
anitalee
Excellent
hashdoc
very hot!
beachsidelegs
Wonderful image my friend :)
starship64
Nicely done!
UteBigSmile
I really love this very beautiful looking new image! Have some lovely and peaceful Christmas Holidays, take care and stay covid-free!
Leije
Beautiful scene !
bakapo
Good work! That's a lot of work, thanks for sharing your process.
Have a nice and safe and healthy Christmas!
Saby55
Stunning image love the pose and character very pretty 👍🙋♂️
miwi
Beautiful character, fantastic car,again excellent work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Davidvantol
Sweet job !
Darkglass
Nice image and composition, not one for post work..but it has its place, top work, great skills, quality....!!
paul_gormley
and who would have thought she was a shy thing in junior school who couldn't ride a bicycle, I'll have a double whatever she was/is drinking, lol, what a stunner... and red hair...
Diemamker
Wow! now this came out great! though the explanation left me scratching my head... be then you do make great art work! I for one would fall in to the first category, but not an expert! I do use PS but mostly just to add some effect that I find hard to do in poser!
Wolfenshire
Can I get one of each, please?
JoeJarrah
Nice work Rod, the effort you put in and care you take in your creations shows. Happy holidays to you and yours.
Richardphotos
I have not seen Geena being used in many years. the car is bodacious, but she grabs my attention
donnena
lovely image, beautiful revelation on your work flow!
I view Photoshop and Poser as paint brushes in my tool kit. I don't use a 4 inch brush to paint a landscape, or a pencil to paint a cloud! Poser (& DS if there is a Yeti involved) are my favorite toys, and I love to use them together!
THANKS For sharing!
RodS
My only question is... How does yeti fur work as a paintbrush?? 😆
STEVIEUKWONDER
She looks so at home with her growling toy! Fabulous colour and finish Rod!
anahata.c
Re your very well-explained description: I have a harder time understanding the technical details of your work than most, only because I've had no experience with 3D. But I can get the gist. I never realized the role that postwork plays in a finished 3D image. I'm not surprised you do postwork, because you bring everything to such finished pitch. But I didn't realize how extensive non 3D work can be for one of your 3D images.
Geena is in an outfit of such contrasts, and the open front gives it a sexy and very 'human' touch. (The sheen on the shoulders, etc, and all that detailed gray stands out as being so different from her flesh.) Her striking crimson-red hair is a beautiful contrast with those blacks and grays. And she's posing for you with a very slight look of invitation---more subtle expression from you.
The car reminds me of Steve's work (eekdog) (in case there's more than one Steve in your gallery): It's one of those deep, saturated hues that he uses so well. Here, it gives a 'night' feeling to the image, and makes Geena stand out even more. I love how you have her resting on the hood, too, and how she juts above the roofline. The brown background makes this feel like an intimate piece, like it's in some quiet garage or showroom, where no one else is around. And I like the full aspect ratio---fit to the standard screen---it gives this a cinematic feel.
Well, believe it or not, I've been in your gallery, now, for an hour! I mean I only commented on 5 pieces---I'm slow! I have to leave you now, to try to get a few other comments before I stop. (I used to be able to do 7 or 8 images here, but I'm getting old!) I have 2 more of yours to go, Rod, so I'm almost caught up. Great work as always, and a pleasure to sit with your work for a while. I hope your new year is a good beginning, and I truly hope your 2022 is so much better than your 2021. May you and Jo find great uplift, peace, happiness and inspiration. Boy that would be wonderful---may the powers of the universe be listening! Happy New Year and many more...
mtdana
Very stunning colors - so well done !!!
ikke.evc
Like i said, you are a patient man.
bucyjoe
into pure and postwork points of view