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Free hair brush for stylized characters in ZBrush 💇♀️ Renaud Galand, former Lead Character Artist behind Blizzard's Overwatch, shared an awesome new brush set for ZBrush that will help you save time on creating stylized creatures. The best part? It's free. The brush lets you easily add two types of hair strands varying in where the change of plane happens: closer to the edge or in the center. Get the brush: https://lnkd.in/g4udqpeZ #zbrush #3dart #gamedev #indiedev #3dmodeling #gamedevelopment

A great video from Manny Ortiz, demonstrating the benefit of using a leaf shutter with flash lighting. https://lnkd.in/e-86X7tk With leaf shutters, as found in the Hasselblad range of XCD lenses, the only flash sync speed limitation is the maximum speed of the shutter itself (currently as fast as 1/4,000th sec), but with focal plane shutters that are used in the majority of cameras, they are typically limited to flash sync speeds as slow as 1/250th sec, as this is the speed where the shutter curtains begin to 'scan' the sensor, meaning that the whole sensor is not exposed to the flash light through the gap in the curtains (the faster the shutter speed, the smaller the gap between the curtains). With the faster flash sync speed of leaf shutters, this allows the ambient light to be controlled by the shutter speed, with the exposure of the flash light unaffected. This is especially useful for when using flash outdoors, as the ambient light can be reduced to create darkened backgrounds to help isolate the subject, and/or create moody skies for creative effect. HSS flash technology can be used to create a similar effect for focal plane shutters, but importantly, and what Manny's video highlights, is that the power of the flash is affected, in both the maximum amount of light it can provide, and the impact this has on the number of flash's possible with each battery charge. #photography #flashphotography #leafshutter #hasselblad #mediumformat

It was another cloudless day (and this time I was prepared for it), so I used it as another opportunity to take some more pictures using the "Sunny 16" guideline. Well, I didn't actually shoot in f/16 for this one. (I believe it might've been f/5.6, so 400 ISO with 1/3200sec shutter speed to achieve the same exposure.) Had I wanted to, I could've shot at f/16, 400 ISO and 1/400sec for greater depth of field. I was shooting without my glasses which inadvertently helped me a great deal when shooting with both eyes open. The scene would appear blurry in my left eye and slightly less blurry in my right; it was obvious when I needed to take a picture because at some point my right eye would see with great clarity. (If anyone's ever played Fatal Frame, this was like seeing that "Fatal Frame" moment.) I need to read more about it, but I also decided to shoot in 16:9 for the first time. It gave it a kind of cinematic appearance, so it seems that aspect ratios are very relevant to the composition, too. I'd say this was an overall great photo day. P.S. — If you ever worried about your appearance while out in the city, chances are you probably look just fine. One side effect of taking pictures of passersby is: 1) I'm much less concerned about my physical appearance, 2) A great deal of people are actually beautiful, despite what aggressive marketing suggests. This reminds me of Plato's Symposium where he refers to Socrates's elusive teacher, Diotima. Educating Socrates on what love is, she goes on to say everyone recognizes physical beauty in one person, but the second stage is to recognize physical beauty in all persons. Moreover, this isn't saying "all people with brown hair are beautiful" but rather there is a kind of physical beauty present in everyone. #photography #photo #picture #fujifilm #plato #philosophy #art #beauty

Still going, updates on textures. Albedo tweaking in Mari. Displacement is a frankenstein of zbrush, 3d scanstore and xyz at this point. Groom, Lookdev and render done in Houdini Karma renderer. No fine face hair yet but hoping to move onto to the rest. Still adjusting likeness by eye, not practical and inaccurate. But, I hope it pays off one day. #Foundry #Houdini #Zbrush #sidefxhoudini

The oil painting depicts Panam Palmer, a character from Cyberpunk 2077, as the romantic interest of the protagonist (V). The composition primarily utilizes warm colors, reflecting her fiery personality. The background consists of dynamic shades of deep oranges, yellows, and blues, creating an intense and vibrant atmosphere. Panam is portrayed with a relaxed posture and an intimate gaze, capturing her determined and passionate nature. Her clothing is rendered in bold yellows, adding to the sense of energy and warmth. The facial features are detailed, emphasizing her expressive eyes and conveying a depth of emotion. The composition is carefully balanced, with Panam as the focal point, surrounded by the toasty background. The overall effect is a striking representation of Panam Palmer, capturing her fiery personality and role as a supporting figure in the Cyberpunk 2077 narrative. #PanamPalmer #Cyberpunk2077Art #PanamFanArt #NightCity #CyberpunkArt #PanamCosplay #NomadLife #PanamAndV #CP2077 #CyberpunkUniverse #RaffenShiv #WastelandBeauty #DigitalNomad #RPGArt #TechNoir #DesertRosePanam #NomadGirl #CyberpunkLove #NomadAdventures #Art #Composition

"Transformed through intricate blending modes in Photoshop, my beauty portrait captures ethereal allure, merging light and shadow to evoke a mesmerizing, radiant essence." #BeautyBlends #PhotoshopMagic #EtherealPortraiture #LightAndShadow #RadiantGlow #DigitalArtistry #CreativeEditing #PortraitPerfection #BlendModeMagic #ArtisticTransformation#Jaspreetkaur "A Portrait of Beauty through Blending"

Forget the search bar, your next masterpiece is just a prompt away. For shots like this, where texture and tone speak volumes, consider these tips: Specify the lens for depth – '85mm for portraits' to add that studio-quality focus. Channel classic film vibes with 'Kodak Tri-X emulation' for that grainy allure. Mention iconic cameras – 'Leica M6 nuances' can bring a vintage sharpness to your digital compositions. Lighting is crucial; 'Rembrandt lighting for dramatic effect' can elevate the ordinary to the extraordinary. Remember aspect ratios; —AR 4:5 for aspect ratios for instagram, —AR 16:9 for Youtube/Website Banners, etc. Each prompt is a step closer to the image you've only dreamed of—until now.

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Crafting a thoughtful approach with lighting and lens choice can significantly impact the depth and overall impact of a portrait. The emphasis on directing attention to the subject's eyes often creates a more engaging and emotionally resonant image. The image was captured with the Nikon Z8 and a S 105mm 2.8 MC #portraitphotography #fineartphotography #portrait

Update: Almost done, need to add details to the character model, lighting and background #blender3d #coverart #originalcharacter3D