3 Things I learned creating this render: π
1. Fit control is a great tool for adding undressing morphs to clothing assets that don't have them natively
2. Not all light needs to be "soft" more harsh shadows can look good too depending on the story you want to tell in the
I never felt like I belonged at school, uni, or the office workplace.
I'm convinced some of us must pave our own way to live a fulfilling life.
It sounds silly - even to myself - but my ticket to the life I want will be creating smutty images.
I used to be afraid of charging too much for commissions.
What helped set a price was the following question:
What amount would ensure I'm motivated to deliver the best quality work I can provide?
This protects both your own and the commissioner's interests.
Out of render ideas? Take inspiration from:
- pronhub thumbnails
- pinterest (boudoir photography)
- classical art
- vintage pin-up art
I also like to maintain a swipe file with pictures I can use for inspiration.
Perhaps I will share it if there is interest?
Use these questions to gain clarity in your life:
1. how would you spend your time if you had unlimited money?
2. What does your perfect day look like?
3. What do you want to do for work, and why?
4. Do you want a family, what are your relationships like?
Admittedly I'm a messy person. ποΈ
However, I ask myself to do at least ONE thing every day to improve my environment.
The influence it has on my creativity, producitivity and peace of mind has been crazy.
Exactly. I also do the following:
- removing 3d artifacts (clipping clothing, unrealistic skin bends, unwanted reflections)
- Emphasize highlights and shadows
- Optical effects (haze, chromatic aberration, motion blur)
And most importantly adding a watermark π [insert Patrick
@hedonictalks
When people do post-work. What do they do? Change color balance and brightness/contrast? Always wondered what people do in their editing softwares
The art of small talk π£οΈπ£οΈ (1/2)
I learned that small talk is necessary before you can make more meaningful connections with others.
It's a sort of ritual where you prove to each other that you are a reasonable, well-adjusted human.
Sometimes people are surprised I'm not using Blender...
In fact, I use Daz.
It's:
- restrictive
- probably outdated in many ways
- dependant on purchased content
etc...
But damn is it quick, fun, and beginner-friendly for creating smut.
Want to be a 3D NSFW creator as your ticket to freedom? ποΈπ
This guide would've saved me months of struggle and teaches you the fundamentals
π
Biggest mistake I made when I started accepting commissions:
β Promising a 24-48 hour delivery.
I was sure the commissioner would be thrilled to receive their commission this quickly.
Instead, it just comes across like you rushed the work.
β Quality over speed, always.
I used to overcomplicate lighting in Daz.
Nowadays I use a quality HDRI from Polyhaven or just 1-2 linear point lights.
It helped me get more natural results and taught me about the interplay of light and dark.
Imagine turning your hobby into a job.
A job that:
Provides for your family.
Puts you in charge of your own time.
Excites you when you wake up.
This is the goal.
I will share everything that crosses my path towards it here.
πβ’ To become who we want to be, parts of ourselves NEED to die.
Some of those parts for me are:
- Staying and waking up late
- Excessive escapism (games, shows, doomscrolling)
- Mediocre relationships
Which parts will YOU sacrifice?
Entering my twenties I realized the life I dreamed of wouldn't appear out of thin air.
Are you where you want to be, or is an adventure still waiting for you.
Dare you take that first step?
I have been trying to learn more about the underlying principles of creating realistic 3D scenes...
This presentation by Blender Guru was really helpful! Even as a Daz user π
The 3 main topics he covers are:
- Light
- Materials
- Optics
(2/2)
Especially when we're attracted to someone, we suddenly fuss over what to say.
In reality, a simple "Hi, how are you today?" is more than enough to get the ball rolling.
Forget the "rizzz" or game.
Have you tried just being a regular human first?
The most impactful factors that made me a better 3D nsfw creator:
1. Get familiar with Daz
2. Study lighting and how it affects your 3D scene
3. Learn to pose from IRL references
4. Upload consistently
Sometimes I forget my brain is a problem-solving machine.
I don't always need the perfect youtube video to solve my problem.
Personal experience, critical reflection, and adaptation brought me further than any "top 10 tips" video.
Be a student of life.
My render creation process βοΈ
1. Decide the scene characters
2. Get inspiration for the scene (pinterest, pronhub, etc.)
3. Pick an environment that suits the character (e.g. Ellie = post-apocalyptic, Ashley = classic or antique interior)
4. Decide on lighting type, e.g.
Introduce yourself properly.
Often I've been too shy to walk up to someone new at work and introduce myself.
This creates a wall of unfamiliarity and people reflect your shyness right back at you.
As a result, it takes way longer to get on friendly terms.
(7/7) - You decide who you want to work with
- Consider a Patreon type of website if you haven't already (allows you to create an income from your creative work instead of commissions)
(1/7) Since we all have responsibilities, we can't spend all day the way we would like to
Yet, I discovered how much time there was still left when I started keeping a daily schedule...
My schedule shows me the blocks of time I can spend doing my creative work
(5/7) Just as easily as you slot in your work hours, you allocate blocks of time for your creative work.
A rule that seems to be true enough for me: if I don't schedule it, it ain't gonna happen. (get distracted easily you feel me)
@Pelorix1
good question.
I'd say whenever people reach out to you with a request that's within your capabilities you're good to go
Feel free to DM if you want to discuss more!
If you want to change, you need to change your self-image.
Don't just decide to work outβππππ€π’π the person who does.
Decide who you want to be and gather evidence that it's true.
@onitnaratq
Yes over time you learn all sorts of post-work techniques like the ones mentioned.
All combined they create a particular "look" I imagine :p
(2/7) In short, after you identify the time that isn't "yours" to spend, you find the hours that ARE.
I use google calendar to structure my ideal day and discover time that's all mine to spend.