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~ and thanx kindly ~
Wendy,
I've reread your tutorial several times. It is starting to sink in. I always appreciate you trying to help.
I'm hoping that reducing this into bite-sized chunks will help me fill in the gaps. The devil is in the details. So here are your words, and my questions.
it only really means installing any version of D|S 32 bit, I use the current 4.20 beta because that is where DAZ has all the configuration files for some of their core figures like V4 and M4
This was confusing. First, which older DS versions were 32 bit? I have 2.3.3.146. Is that 32 bit?
Second, will downloading an old version of DS screw up my Daz-Carrara pathways? For me, that would be a disaster.
Third, does DS 4.20 beta contain the older files? The way you wrote the sentence, it sounds like it does.
Finally, the last step in the Mimic process is unclear to me. Other than finding the V4 dmc files, the other steps you outlined were clear (the V4 cr2 was right where you said it would be). After creating the pz2 file in Mimic, how do I load it into Carrara?
Once I learn that last step, I can try it out using the regular Mimic Lite content. If that works, I can then take the next step in loading and findiing those old V4-M4 files (hopefully).
Thanks!
PS - I don't find that loading visemes, etc, by hand is all that daunting. Actually, it is kind of fun. But I want to learn how to do it more than one way, hence following your tutorial.
32bit and 64bit has nothing to do with how old it is
I have the latest beta in both 32bit and 64bit because I use the lipsync feature in the 32bit for Genesis 3 to 8.1 when using DAZ studio
32bit and 64bit are Windows processor types, a 64bit computer can run 32bit programs
64 is better as it has no RAM limit, 32 can only use 3.5GB of RAM (though you can make 32bit programs LargeAddressAware)
DIM was only 32bit untill recently
you can install the beta and not overwrite your prefered release build, it installs to a separate folder, the advantage is you have the latest version of DAZ studio while you can keep an older release version
I use 4.11 as my 980ti works better with it as I can disable Optix Prime giving me an extra GB of VRAM
and if you put the pz2 in you runtime\libraries\pose folder you can load it in Carrara like any pose from your pose library
as for V4's dmc
if it's where I said it was you must have the 32bit version installed
you can install the beta and not overwrite your prefered release build, it installs to a separate folder, the advantage is you have the latest version of DAZ studio while you can keep an older release version
That was fast. :) It is news to me that Daz continues to make a 32 bit version. Where can I find that 32 bit beta release?
in DIM
you need to check programs Public build both 32bit and 64bit
and yes lots use the 32bit for lipsync like me
oh and you may need to "buy" the beta for free if you haven't yet
https://www.daz3d.com/daz-studio-beta
sorry I just saw this, great technique thank you again for sharing @Diomede
wow Ted, I know where you can get a job working for the BBC :) Nice characters, just classic!
the tie makes the cake, it's all in the detail !!!
ha ha that has to go in the Carra wiki :)
I had a similar problem and gave up!!
the usual @Stezza brilliance - really loving the speedlines and the eyeballs :)
entry thread here https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/571021/carrara-challenge-62-clowns-and-other-circus-stuff-entry-thread#latest
For UB et al here's an example of Mimic pro which I forgot I had.
I tried adding two mimic pro files but it didnt record the second track so I joined them on this online site Online Audio Joiner — Merge Audio Files for Free — Clideo
I converted text to wav here Convert Text to Speech Audio file Online App - Free Online Text to Speech Audio file converter (aspose.app)
I didn't do anything special - as you can tell :) just went by the destructions - loaded mikes DMC file then clicked make lip synch or similar
(427) Mimic1 - YouTube
This is kind of boggeling. I easily found the files, thanks. However, I am not someone comfortable with installing files when I have no idea where they will go, or what the effect will be on my current setup. So, hitting "start queue" - which means that these files will be installed - gives me pause. Where will they install, and why will they not affect my current setup?
Beyond the question about the two beta versions, in looking at the installed files tab of DIM, I see that Daz Studio 4.20 Win 64 is installed. WTH? The version I currently use is 4.12. Why does DIM say that 4.20 is instralled?
As for "buying" the beta, apparently I have already bought it, as the link says purchased.
<<<and yes lots use the 32bit for lipsync like me>>>
Fascinating. Totally didn't know that. A lot of moving parts (pun intended) to gathering animation assets.
DIM will give you a list showing exactly what is installed and where
alternatively you can choose to download and not install the zip and extract it to a folder and inspect it
nothing on my computer is installed to default places
I have all of Unreal engine and content on two externals for example
DAZ Poser stuff on another few
I have 5 large external drives
_ What is the max RAM for a 64-bit?
_ this explains the limits of Windows Versions _
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/memory/memory-limits-for-windows-releases
thanx
_ well , Thanx - thought the Tie was a good Addtion
and "the Devil is in tbe Details " Thanx ~
yeah there obviously is a limit but you would be only hitting that trying to run Windows on hardware capable of having in excess of 128GB of RAM or more
unless you are planning on installing Windows on your Blade server one is unlikely to have a problem
that said the HP Z8 runs Windows
I want one https://petapixel.com/2017/09/13/hp-z8-pc-can-upgraded-insane-3tb-ram-48tb-storage/ must buy a lotto ticket this month
Awesome Wendy, they were exactly where you said they would be. I suddenly realized that I probably had DS 32 bit installed on my old computer,. I keep it plugged in, but I hadn't turned it on in years. Sure enough, there they were.
Things have been more hectic around here for the past few days than normal. I will hopefully be able to try them out tomorrow.
Success! Thank you again for the tutorial. All of this is so new that it took a while to sink in.
And that was only one step.
On the bright side, I should get an animation done before AI takes over.
Keep doing one step at a time, they add up after a while !!!
Congrats on progress, UB. I took a break but have cleared time this week. Dont extend the deadline on my account. The mimic discussion is very informative. Thanks.
~ alrite then , thanx
Bunyip and Diomede, thanks for the encouragement!
And as Diomede said, don't extend the deadline on my account. It will likely be weeks before I can produce a reasonable (to me) animation. I'm currently replicating each of Phil's video tutorials. Since I'm still in the early going, this will take a while.
I do have a question for Headwax. I entered a render in a recent Rendo contest. It didn't win (and that is another story). I recently modified that render by changing the filters, lighting, and by adding some characters - about 10 houirs of work. However, it still uses the original characters and poses, so the scene in general looks the same. At what point is a published render considered to be different enough to enter in a new Challenge?
Sorry Ub, I didn't see this.
I think the answer in this particuar case, lies with the artist.
I think if you have done a lot more work on it then it should be considered a new work.
So yes, happy if you enter it!
About a week to go. Please let me know if you need more time.
cheers ;)
Thanks!
Cirque Du Sauvage
(Circus of the Untamed)
Diomede pointed out that Ringling Bros was restarting their famous circus, but without animals. This is what happened to the animals. :)
G3F and the Daz Big Cat are the main characters. Various other Daz critters should be easy to recognize, supplemented by a couple of OBJ's and a Philemo cutout. Carrara hair is Modacuts.
Plants mostly came from Forest Primevil, and Jungle Hideaway.
Lighting is done with Carrara light cone, lens flare, and custom light gels that I made myself. A Carrara cloud and GMIC also used.
No postwork, but there was some prework such as face painting G3F.
Powerful image, UB.
Here is one a go with some of my silly figures. I call this GoldiClown and the 3 Bears. Rendered in Carrara with some post, especially with Filter Forge. Original Render attached as well.
Thanks, Diomede.
Great poses and use of filters on your Goldiclown render. Very creative overall composition!
And then
_ the white gloves " dont look "Right" some how _ ?? not sure
thanx