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This is based on a piece I saw in a sculpting class. I really wanted to capture the classical pose and shape of the figure. Modified for the draping of the fabric. Created in Daz Studio, body shape and refinement in zBrush, fabric created with Dynamic Clothing Plugin for DS, rendered Lux Render via Reality and over painted in Corel painter.]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2012 22:42:24 +0000 http://shimuzu.cgsociety.org/gallery/957904

A clean render on this, postwork was minimal and no overpainting. I used a photo reference for this image mainly because I wanted the morphing of Asher to be as close to a real body shape of a woman. V4 can often act as a good starting point but often falls flat when it comes to real shapes. A lot of time was spent playing with Dynamic Clothing Control - it's interesting how many ways you can drape a piece of clothing. The possibilities are endless.

Rendered in DAZ Studio, postwork in Photoshop.

Credits: Dynamic Clothing Control (Optitex), Kimono Dress (Optitex), Leandro Hair (Mairy & 3Dream), Acasia (Mind Vision & Dark Star Burning), Ankle Boots (LilFlame), Fanasy Heroine (Blondie 9999), Utopia Deck C (Stonemason).]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:39:07 +0000 http://shimuzu.cgsociety.org/gallery/949246

People often say my images look like paintings, so have taken it a little further. Rendered in DAZ Studio, and postworked in Corel Painter using the cloning technique with the oil brush cloner. It was really fun playing around with brush techniques - which makes me wish I could actually paint. Nevertheless, this is the closest I will get.

All the best for 2011.

Credits: Lyon Ruff by AprilYSH, M4 Dynamic Jeans by Optitex, Ad Gladio by Luthbel, Ludus Sword Brotherhood by Arien, Human Surface Shader by Omni Freaker.]]> Sat, 15 Jan 2011 00:46:39 +0000 http://shimuzu.cgsociety.org/gallery/919732

Have spent the last few weeks exploring Reality 1.0 and Lux Render. I love the fact that it is an unbiased renderer, but the time it takes to render is somewhat laborious. This took 43 hours to render and is half the size of my normal output. Size rendered 1272 x 1798 - 2128s/px.

I love the shaders but its hard to tell what you might get until late in the render. The preview function is a good guide, but we need something more substantial - a larger size preview perhaps? Would be good to be able to do spot renders, but I guess it wouldn't be accurate as it needs to calculate the whole scene.

Spent quite some time in Poser's cloth room (Sshodan's Robes), but since I work primarily in DAZ Studio, there was a lot of going back and forth between applications. I hear that OptiTex are releasing Dynamic Clothing for Mac - so fingers crossed it will be sometime soon.

Products used: (DAZ) V4 with custom morph, (Blackhearted) GND4, (Red House Studios) Celebrations for Baroque Grandeur, (Arrin) Angelina High Heels, (Corvas) SimpleDetails V4LITE, (Sshodan) Robes for V4, (Valea) Misty Veil Hair.]]> Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:52:55 +0000 http://shimuzu.cgsociety.org/gallery/911805

This was based on an old image by Wilhelm Von Gloeden (c 1900) - trying to understand the subtleties that makes the male form 'erotic', rather than relying on muscles, nudity and 'beefiness. As well as using the aperture on the camera, I used Dreamlights Mood Master to soften the background a little, so that the focus is on the figure. There was quite a lot of postwork just to make M4 look not so much like M4. And also to Stonemason's Streets of the Mediterranean so that it looked less geometric and less 'straight'. Overall, I had fun with this piece, and learned a lot in the process!

DAZ Studio and Photoshop.]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:08:06 +0000 http://shimuzu.cgsociety.org/gallery/873091

Created for the annual Jack in the Green Festival in Hastings (April 30th - May 3rd). This was a second rendition, after making the first a little too 'hulk' like. The green was toxic! So this is the toned down version.

Rendered in DAZ Studio 3, postwork in Photoshop.]]> Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:40:11 +0000 http://shimuzu.cgsociety.org/gallery/864739

Ode to Aery Soul's Hear No Evil. Have mixed and matched with others to add a little more interest. Required some extra texturing - all of which was shaded with Human Surface Shader to give it that little more impact. Also added some displacment maps to add more definition. Tried rendering it with several backgrounds but didn't want to lose the silhouette of the body, so ended up as a 'fantasy fashion' shot. But I think it retains its impact that way. Rendered in DAZ Studio 3, with postwork in Photoshop.]]> Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:18:37 +0000 http://shimuzu.cgsociety.org/gallery/820009

Using the classic 3 point lighting with added specular lights. Spent quite a lot of time using the depth of field on the camera - probably too subtle to even notice. Usually this is something I would add with postwork, so it was good not having to postwork that in, plus its a more accurate depth of field. I rendered this at quite a high resolution to capture the detail of the texturing. Rendered in DAZ Studio with postwork in Photoshop.


Credit: Aery Soul (Masquerade Eve, Megil'Salkir, Evenesk), LittleFox, Capsces (Infamous), Billy-T (V4 Corset), Blondie 9999 (Fantasy Heroine), Synful Mindz (Ankle BootZ), Ali (HR-034).]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:28:16 +0000 http://shimuzu.cgsociety.org/gallery/813103

Exploring the human form using light, colour and movement. Capturing life as a dance, and its emotions was a real challenge. Will have to refer back to the old masters for some guidance! Rendered in DAZ Studio, postwork in Photoshop.]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2009 19:04:12 +0000 http://shimuzu.cgsociety.org/gallery/798300

Having completed Caleb for M4 (available at DAZ3D.com), I thought it would be good to work on some settings for Omnifeaker's Human Surface Shader, as a freebie for those who purchased the pack (still have thumbnails to do). I settled on something that would respond to DAZ Studio's default lights as well as something a little more extensive. Here I have used Dreamlight's Light Dome Pro 2, together with some spotlights and point lights of my own. Also used was DAZ Studio's new Uber Volume light attachments to add some ambience.

Rendered in DAZ Studio 3, with postwork in Photoshop.

Credits: Hiro 4 (DAZ3D) • Caleb for M4 (Shimuzu) • Wild Hearts Wildenlander for M4 (Luthbel) • Jungle Vines & Streets Of The Mediterranean (Stonemason) • DMs MixedFantasy (Danie & Malforno)]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:56:26 +0000 http://shimuzu.cgsociety.org/gallery/661383

Hello. It's been awhile since I have had the chance of working on something new. Émile is a showcase for the finest 3D content artists out there. Consider it a 3D content fashion shoot if you will. The outfit comprise of many garments that are available at DAZ 3D and Renderosity. My heroes Aery Soul have provided the bulk of it, I love the way they provide 3D content that you can really manipulate to suit your needs. It's a combination of Black Lotus, Masquerade Eve, ElvenStrapped and Classic Fantasy. The rest of the outfit comprises of Angeluz Fantasy Armour by Vampir3Princess and Lesthat, and Lioness by Royloo. The decorative metal ornament is by Karanta. Rendered in DAZ Studio, with lots of postwork in Photoshop. Thanks for looking! ]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:56:30 +0000 http://shimuzu.cgsociety.org/gallery/556429

Second in the series of simple portraits. This is very reminscent of an old Boris Vallejo painting, well, the mood anyway. Quiet sexuality. It's the first time I've used a 3D application with a 2D head screwed on. Had to review the pose many times before settling on this one.

Rendered in Daz Studio, with postwork in Photoshop.]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2007 21:14:46 +0000 http://shimuzu.cgsociety.org/gallery/599921

This started out as a test render for V, and ended up being a completely different portrait. By tweaking the textures, and adjusting the attire and slight makeover, V becomes the sensuous vamp. Rendered using DAZ Studio, postwork in Photoshop.]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:28:25 +0000 http://shimuzu.cgsociety.org/gallery/745211

This was created in support of A Day In Hand. A campaign designed to ENCOURAGE and SUPPORT same-sex couples who want to hold their partner's hand in public!

For more info, visit: www.adayinhand.com

Rendered in DAZ Studio, postwork in Photoshop.

Credits as with previous image.]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:01:26 +0000 http://shimuzu.cgsociety.org/gallery/745192

I was in desperate need to lighten up - and then Nursoda's Kali and Kelm came a long. What a blast! They have got to be the most devilishly cute characters on the market. They would probably get away with anything! I'll be rendering a series of Kali and Kelm, with guests appearances from Loik, as they are just so much fun to work with. Rendered in DAZ Studio with postwork in Photoshop.

Credit: Nursoda's Kali & Kelm, Black Eyed Susan & Indian Grass by Lisa Buckalew, Rocks from Ars Magica by Aery Soul, Light Dome Pro & Mood master by Dreamlight, Park Tree by Judith and Traveller.]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:10:12 +0000 http://shimuzu.cgsociety.org/gallery/604588

I started this render quite a few weeks ago, but never really had the time to see what could become of it. This is what I ended up with after a day exploring many options. Spent quite a lot of time modifying textures and settings in DAZ Studio before taking it into Photoshop for some postwork - well lots of it really! Still trying to refine my colour pallette - I often find I battle between the subdued and the vibrant - and often go for the latter. ]]> Thu, 06 Mar 2008 01:22:04 +0000 http://shimuzu.cgsociety.org/gallery/605495

Spent 2 days switching between DAZ Studio and photoshop, altering and modifying the textures for Aiko 4 (with Morph ++ and Muscle Morphs). I often underexpose my renders in order to be able to grab all that valuable mid-tones for later use in Photoshop. Used 7 lights, 2 of which were used primarily as specular highlighting. The idea was to draw the model out from the darkness, with glints of wonderous beauty. Most of the time was spent animating the snake! Yikes! ]]> Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:01:52 +0000 http://shimuzu.cgsociety.org/gallery/607412

This started as a test to see just how far those Aiko 4 morphs have been developed. I've always wanted to do that scrunchy angry face, but models have been somewhat limited. Up until now that is. Hats off to the guys at DAZ 3D! Rendered in DAZ Studio, postwork in photoshop.]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 05:39:10 +0000 http://shimuzu.cgsociety.org/gallery/599918

This initially started as a test to see how versatile the new Aiko 4 is, and she really is. Really wanted to create her to have that immense beauty entwined with eroticism. Also probably the first time I put some real effort in creating a backdrop. Rendered layers in DAZ Studio with postwork in Photoshop.]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:15:55 +0000 http://shimuzu.cgsociety.org/gallery/556887

Another in the series of simple portraits. Rendered in Daz Studio, postwork in photoshop.]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2007 05:33:17 +0000 http://shimuzu.cgsociety.org/gallery/556423

Have started a project producing a series of simple portraits. Vikram was an experiment to produce photo illustrative portraits. Almost like a photograph, but with a painterly feel. I feel art really captures people's imagination when there is a connection to the emotional content - this one is based sensuality with a hypnotic quality.

Rendered in Daz Studio with postwork in Photoshop.
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Satoko's last stand - she's come well prepared and she didn't come to lose. Rendered in Daz Studio, with postwork in Photoshop.

This was a study in lighting. Am slowly making my way through Digital Lighting and Rendering by Jeremy Birn, and I hope that what I have learnt is apparent - still a long way to go - but it has shed light (excuse the pun) on something I have been struggling with for a while. Crit on concept and Lights would be most appreciated.]]> Tue, 27 Feb 2007 03:56:46 +0000 http://shimuzu.cgsociety.org/gallery/353731

This was probably (subconsciously) inspired by the snake dancer in Blade Runner, glossed up, sexed up, and blued up! Credit to Stonemason's floor from Sector 15, which is now a wall. Rendered using 3Delight, postwork in Photoshop.]]> Thu, 04 May 2006 16:25:39 +0000