The Complete Guide to Daz Studio 4 Paolo Ciccone Author

While 3D technology can be intimidating, DAZ Studio provides a perfect entry point for anybody interested in it. DAZ Studio is designed to empower the readers with tools to manipulate ready to use models and figures. With DAZ Studio 3D, you can use thousands of pre-made 3D models and create fantastic scenes without any hassle. Embark on a journey through the amazing world of 3D designing and create great 3D art with DAZ Studio. This book will show you the way!The Complete Guide to DAZ Studio 4 shows you how to effectively use DAZ Studio 4 from start to finish. This guide takes you on a fun journey into the world of 3D art with DAZ Studio. Using every-day situations and practical examples, this book leads you from understanding the basics of 3D to the exploration of all the relevant topics, including posing, lighting, rendering and content installation. You will follow step-by-step examples that will show you how to create great 3D art with fun and ease.You will start from the basics of the 3D environment and progressively build more complex scenes. The book delves into the building blocks of 3D modelling in order to give you a clear idea of the way things work. You will explore how to use the content library of DAZ Studio and then move on to topics like posing, lighting, and rendering. You will look at all the sources of content you can add to DAZ Studio and even learn how to create your own.From installation to the creation of your own 3D assets, the book gives you a full panorama of the potential of DAZ Studio 4. Regardless of your level of knowledge of 3D, with this guide you will be able to create, light, and render a 3D scene with a full range of camera options and content.We will learn to achieve photo-realism in DAZ Studio using a plug-in called Reality, developed by the author of the book. Finally, we will learn to animate our characters and make them lip-sync whatever you want them to! With a free download code for DAWN: the brand new and hugely anticipated 3D figure by Hivewire3D and two free environments by renowned 3D artist Jack Tomalin, this book is a must-read for all aspiring 3D artists.