Hey! Thanks for all that input! Sadly, I gave up on those two pieces of software. They weren't doing what I wanted, even for a novice. Basically, I want a 3D *sculpturing* program that comes with a basic face I can tweak to my heart's content. Using meshes and models gave me a headache because I couldn't just jump in and "sculpt" what my original characters look like. FaceGen drove me crazy because the controls weren't expansive enough. *sigh*
If I had to work with a mesh, my idiot-level skill would require me to simply use my pen (or mouse) and move the grid lines around for basic structure, then allow me to work in a sculpturing model, as if I were working with clay. I love the programs (tho I don't know what they are) that forensic archaeologists use that enable them to build up a skeleton to find out what Richard III looked like (for example), but I don't need anything that complex. I need something with a base form (because I get lazy and aggravated when I get measurements wrong---like where the eyebrows go, the placement of eyes, the many types of noses with the upper lip bridge (forget the name) that forms the lips, the jawline, ears, etc., etc.
I could draw a 2D portrait, naturally. I've already compiled a lot of base face outlines and model bases (forget the name, but they're used in fashion designing). But it's just not enough for my crazy brain. It'll have to do, and I hate that, ya know? If I'm able to teach myself a program, then I'd like to try. I've been wanting a program that would allow me to create a 3D portrait (bust, mainly) so that I can create poses and not have the same old picture in a graphic header (for example).
At present, I'm having a look at Cinema4D, and watching videos on Youtube or Lynda.com. Interesting stuff, definitely. For now, Illustrator and Photoshop will have to do for the regular ol' 2D method. ;)
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Date: 2014-04-24 01:35 am (UTC)From:If I had to work with a mesh, my idiot-level skill would require me to simply use my pen (or mouse) and move the grid lines around for basic structure, then allow me to work in a sculpturing model, as if I were working with clay. I love the programs (tho I don't know what they are) that forensic archaeologists use that enable them to build up a skeleton to find out what Richard III looked like (for example), but I don't need anything that complex. I need something with a base form (because I get lazy and aggravated when I get measurements wrong---like where the eyebrows go, the placement of eyes, the many types of noses with the upper lip bridge (forget the name) that forms the lips, the jawline, ears, etc., etc.
I could draw a 2D portrait, naturally. I've already compiled a lot of base face outlines and model bases (forget the name, but they're used in fashion designing). But it's just not enough for my crazy brain. It'll have to do, and I hate that, ya know? If I'm able to teach myself a program, then I'd like to try. I've been wanting a program that would allow me to create a 3D portrait (bust, mainly) so that I can create poses and not have the same old picture in a graphic header (for example).
At present, I'm having a look at Cinema4D, and watching videos on Youtube or Lynda.com. Interesting stuff, definitely. For now, Illustrator and Photoshop will have to do for the regular ol' 2D method. ;)