IMHO, it's a pretty slick piece of software.
You can also save a custom dialed character in DS, and import it into BS3D, and all of the morphs will be adjustable in BS3D (plus you can then add in your own).
cheek define,nose wider, etc.), and either export all of them at full strength back to your original character as a single morph, export each morph individually, or export custom combinations of your morphs (at anywhere from 0-100% strength) for a character morph. You can build individual morphs in Blacksmith (i.e. The painting capabilities aren't on the same par feature wise as 3D Coat or zBrush, but the the painting in general, and the projection painting is really good for something in this price range.The morphing capabilities can be accomplished in Carrara, but the workflow for DAZ/Poser specific content is outstanding. The user interface is a bit different, but it is actually extremely efficient once you get used to it. The tutorials for RealityPaint which cover some things not covered in the BS3D videos) are here:
Utilizing direct to customer sales, and download only distribution, Blacksmith3D is able to stay in close contact with the users, address their feedback, and offer accessible pricing.For anyone interested, here are the other Blacksmith3D YouTube tutorials: Īlso, for a while, Blacksmith3D (BS3D) was called RealityPaint (was Blacksmith3D first, then changed to RealityPaint, then back to Blacksmith3D).
Blacksmith3D- Paint ($199.95) or Morph ($99.95) may also be purchased separately, as stand alone applications.īlacksmith3D is an independent software development company located in Toronto, Canada focused on developing applications for 3D artists with the aim to balance an intuitive interface & workflow with powerful design tools as expected by professional artists. The software includes a freeware version (including alpha mask support & the 3ds Max plug-in), as well as the full commercial demos (save/export disabled) available to download at downloads.htmīlacksmith3D- Suite (which includes the 3D Painting, Morphing, & Modeling tools) is now available on the Blacksmith3D website for $299.95. ”With so few 3D paint applications on the market, Blacksmith3D- Paint is both powerful and affordable, which makes it a welcome addition to any 3D graphic artist's tool set.” With a single click, auto UV Map an object, or use an already mapped, choose a brush, and 'Just Paint'! I spent years developing the techniques for seamless painting so the artist doesn't have to spend time tweaking UV maps & fixing UV seams and focus on creating great art.",Įxplains the lead developer, and CEO of Blacksmith3D, David Fielder. “The entire philosophy of Blacksmith3D- Paint can be summed up in two words, 'Just Paint'.
use the Clone Tool for texturing (just like in Photoshop™) directly to/from the 3D models.paint across UV seams as if they didn't exist.The new Blacksmith3D- Suite v3.2 software package allows you to: You should also backup your backup file. Now teamed up with Chris Cash from Mt Phillip Metal Works, the team not only makes videos, but also produces blacksmithing and bladesmithing tools as well as many bladed objects and collectibles. Use the export / import feature to backup your savefile once in a while. That Works is a brand that started as a youtube channel by Matt Stagmer and Ilya Alekseyev. Offering a large variety of painting & image editing tools, as well as easy to use morphing and bonus modeling tools this package was designed to streamline 3D texturing & painting workflow and intended for artists to paint textures directly onto the 3D models utilizing smooth continuous brush strokes. You can click on an action button (Mine, Smelt, etc.) then just hold the SPACE BAR. MaPRLog - Blacksmith3D, an independent 3D graphics design applications company (has launched a new version of its 3D Painting, Morphing, & Modeling Software – Blacksmith3D- Suite v3.2, allowing easy integration with 3ds Max & featuring Alpha Mask Support.