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Club Updates 2007:

"The Rule Of Thirds - How To Use It And When To Break It", article

Date added: Dec 24 2007, Format: Webpage article

 

When looking at certain images, they just feel good regarding composition, camera & object placement. How come? Learn how to achieve that "feeling" every time by following a simple rule!

 

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Making of "Faded Industry" Video Tutorial

Date added: Dec 15 2007, Dur: 55 min 57 sec

 

Learn how to light this gorgeous Stonemason prop, with and without the Light Dome PRO. Add additional Mood Master effects and see how Surface Mask Creator can make life easier in difficult situations. Learn how to postwork the image, add more realism and how to create beautiful sun rays in Photoshop. Experience live errors and see them get correced!

 

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"Rendering Natural Looking Skin in Daz Studio", ebook

Date added: Dec 1 2007

Format: PDF

 

In this detailed ebook by Michael J. Ambruso - you will learn everything worth knowing about how to make beautiful and natural looking skin.  In part 1, Michael will only use the built in features of DS along with the basic V4 textures available at Daz3D.

 

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"Adding Focus", ebook

Date added: Nov 15 2007

Format: PDF

 

In this easy to follow ebook, Thomas MacCallum guides us through lighting this awesome DS scene, and then adding additional effects in Photoshop, in order for the image to stand out.

 

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Project 01: The Stairs

Date added: Nov 8 2007

 

Warning: FUN ahead! Take the stairs object, add a plane and a single raytraced distant light. What do you get? Itīs up to you!

 

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How to use Distant Lights in DS, video tutorial

Date added: Nov 1 2007

Duration: 16 min

 

Detailed animation revealing the secrets of using distant lights along with a Daz Studio video tutorial covering some real examples.

 

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How to cut down the production and render time of a CG image, article

Date added: Oct 24 2007

Format: Webpage article

 

Time... Thereīs never enough - is it? In this in-depth article, iīm going through every possible way i know - that might speed up your own production and render time.

 

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Dream Home Great Room - Sunny Light Set

 

Date added: Oct 15 2007

Requires Daz|Studio 1.7 and DH Great Room by Redhouse Studios

 

Download this fantastic light set, that will instantly transform the awesome prop by Redhouse Studios into a dreamy render! Please read the ReadMe file before installing. Have FUN!

 

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Bump Maps In D|S & Photoshop, Video Tutorial

 

Date added: Oct 1 2007, Dur: 30 min

 

Learn some amazing tricks about bump maps! How they work, how to make your own & how to alter pre-made maps.

Included is a short Daz|Studio animation showcasing how bump maps behave when the light source is moving.

 

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"The 3 Light Types in Daz|Studio - and when to use them", article with animation clips

Date added: Sept 15 2007

Format: Webpage article with WMV animation clips

 

When do you use Distant Lights? Spot Lights or Point Lights? What are the differences and how does the three light types behave in a scene?

 

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"7 Secrets to Great Light & Shadows in 3D" ebook

Date added: Sept 1 2007

Format: PDF - NUDE CONTENT

 

How come some artists produce stunning art, while others struggle? Discover the hidden secrets of great light & shadows in 3D!

 

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Making of "The Raptors" Video Tutorial

 

Date added: Sept 1 2007

Dur: 54 min 25 sec

 

Sci-Fi scene with two dinos going crazy in a hallway. Props/software used: Studio Light PRO and Mood Master by Dreamlight, Tin Can by Stonemason, Allosaurus from Daz3D, Daz|Studio 1.5 and Photoshop 6.0.

 

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DL Gallery

 

Post your work and get it rated! Write comments and get comments that will help you improve your work!

 

At last - enjoy feedback that is constructive and honest - and not just kind and positive.

 

DL Forum for DAZ Studio / Carrara / Photoshop

 

Get fast help with any problems you encounter! Everything from composition and surfaces to lights and postwork.

 

Meet other artists and share your knowledge! Participate in fun projects, and learn new skills in a fun, non threatening environment.

 

 

 

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