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Course Description:DAZStudio Advanced - Sharren Graham
This course will teach you techniques of using Daz Studio to create complete scenes,
which includes camera placement, lighting positions and exporting props to use in the
scene with postwork.
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.
- A purchased figure of your choice with full head & body morphs
- 1 clothing outfit
from Daz3d.com
- A 2D Paint Progam such as Photoshop, Paintshop Pro or PhotoImpact (for your postwork.)
- Have completed the Daz Studio Beginner's Course or have a good basic
knowledge of the fundamentals in Daz Studio.
Operating System: Windows versions only. (Windows Vista compatibility has not been tested and can not be supported at this time).
Skill Level:Advanced
You must be familiar and know where to locate the tools for the program. Completion of the Beginners DazStudio Course is highly recommended.
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
- Working with pre-made scenes.
- Adding props to your scenes.
- Choosing a camera position.
- Choosing & preparing your figure/s
- Rendering.
- Assignment.
- Postwork.
Week Two:
- Planning your own scene.(interior)
- Creating your scene
- Adding & positioning props to your scenes.
- Creating & positioning your lights
- Creating & positioning your cameras
- Rendering
- Assignment
- Postwork
Week Three:
- Planning your own scene.(exterior)
- Creating your scene.
- Adding & positioning props to your scenes.
- Creating & positioning your lights
- Creating & positioning your cameras
- Rendering
- Assignment
- Postwork
Week Four:
- Planning your own scene.(fantasy)
- Creating your scene
- Adding & positioning props to your scenes.
- Creating & positioning your lights.
- Creating & positioning your cameras.
- Rendering.
- Assignment.
- Postwork.
Week Five:
- Planning your own scene.(landscape)
- Creating your scene
- Adding & positioning props to your scenes.
- Creating & positioning your lights.
- Creating & positioning your cameras.
- Rendering.
- Assignment.
- Postwork.
Week Six:
- Planning your own scene.(humour)
- Creating your scene
- Adding & positioning props to your scenes.
- Creating & positioning your lights.
- Creating & positioning your cameras.
- Rendering.
- Assignment and Final Exam.
- Postwork.
Week Seven:
- Semester Wrap-Up and Review
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