—•— DAZ Studio for Beginners —•

—•Course Description: Daz Studio—

This course will teach you the Basics of using Daz Studio. Daz Studio is a free 3d program which you can download from daz3d.com. You must register first but registration is free. Daz Studio is an easy program to learn and use once we learn the tools and basic fundamentals that are there at our fingertips. The possibilities open to you once you understand how to use it to it's full potential are endless. One of the most intriguing things I have found with all art forms is that one never stops learning, and the most beautiful and satisfying thing is that it allows expressions of ourselves. Note!!! This course is graphic intensive.

Prerequisites:
Software: Daz Studio 1.8 will be used in this course.

You must have Daz Studio already installed on your computer.
The 3D Bridge Starter Pack from Daz3D.com. (this is a free kit)
Plus Aiko 3, Victoria 3 or Michael base.

Operating System: Windows versions only. (Windows Vista compatibility has not been tested and can not be supported at this time).

Skill Level: Beginners.
You must have a good working knowledge of your computer and operating system. VAA does offer some guidance in preparing for your class here under General Tutorials for Windows.

Lessons

Week One:

Introduction Into Daz Studio
Preparing A Figure
Posing A Figure
Rendering
Assignment

Week Two:

Adding New Content
Preparing The Figures
Posing Your Figures
Repairing Tears
Posing & Saving as a Pose Preset
Camera & Light Positions
Rendering
Assignment

Week Three:

Planning Your Work
Preparing The Figure (portrait)
Positioning
Cameras
Lights
Rendering
Assignment

Week Four:

Texture Mats
Tattoos
Preparing The Figure
Posing Your Figure
Working With Props
Setting The Scenes
Rendering/Saving
Assignment

Week Five:

Materials
Shaders
Props
Primitives
D-Form
Saving Your Creations
Assignment

Week Six:

Introduction To Animation
Puppeteer
Preparing the Figure/s
Power Pose
Animation Frames
Rendering/Saving
Assignment & Final Exam

Week Seven:

Semester Wrap-Up and Review

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