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The Complete Guide to DAZ Studio 4

By : Paolo Ciccone
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The Complete Guide to DAZ Studio 4

By: Paolo Ciccone

Overview of this book

„While 3D technology can be intimidating, DAZ Studio provides a perfect entry point for anybody interested in it. DAZ Studio is designed to empower the readers with tools to manipulate "ready to use" models and figures. With DAZ Studio, you can use thousands of pre-made 3D models and create fantastic scenes without any hassle. Embark on a journey through the amazing world of 3Ddesigning and create great 3D art with DAZ Studio. This book will show you the way!The Complete Guide to DAZ Studio 4 shows you how to effectively use DAZ Studio 4 from start to finish. This guide takes you on a fun journey into the world of 3D art with DAZ Studio. Using everyday situations and practical examples, this book leads you from understanding the basics of 3D to the exploration of all the relevant topics, including posing, lighting, rendering, and content installation. You will follow step-by-step examples that will show you how to create great 3D art with fun and ease.With a free download code for Dawn: the brand new and hugely anticipated 3D figure by Hivewire3D and two free environments by renowned 3D artist Jack Tomalin, this book is a must-read for all aspiring 3D artists.
Table of Contents (20 chapters)
The Complete Guide to DAZ Studio 4
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
Index

Getting down to business


Let's say that you have mastered the art of 3D modeling and gained quite a bit of experience in rigging and packaging content. Now you want to enter the exciting world of 3D commerce. The business model used for the resale of 3D assets is called brokerage and it's similar to what Apple uses for its App Store. The content creator sells through an intermediate company, the broker, and they both split the profit in the middle, 50 percent to the author, 50 percent to the broker. While 50 percent can sound like a lot, and it is, the reality of the market is that many products are sold at a very low price, often below $10 and rarely above $20. The only way anybody can make any sort of money with such a low price is by selling large quantities. The broker provides advertising, storage, web bandwidth, and it processes the payment for you. The broker also pays the credit card fees, which are significant, and provides tools for tracking sales. All in all, the broker does a...