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NeverGG

United Kingdom5399 Posts

April 10 2011 09:24 GMT

#281

On April 10 2011 17:41 VManOfMana wrote:
Oh man, so NeverGG didn't make the jump from Nendofigma to scale figures, but all the way to BJDs?

Hardcore! XD

Hahaha, actually I've owned BJDs since I was in university. I got my first one in my second year of uni. I've got four of them back home in England, and this lady is here with me in Seoul;

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vek

Australia936 Posts

April 10 2011 09:40 GMT

#282

On April 10 2011 18:24 NeverGG wrote:

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I love her face so much, she's really quite beautiful.

Your new Dollfie is really nice too. I especially liked the long white boots she had on. Did they come with the outfit or did you have them already?

Great job as always with the photos.

NeverGG

United Kingdom5399 Posts

April 10 2011 09:45 GMT

#283

On April 10 2011 18:40 vek wrote:

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Thanks, I posted the photoshoot as a new blog if you wanna go big me up over there ^_~ They were bought yesterday too (55,000won ;_;). They're for SD so they also fit my Miyu dollfie. The Dollfie Dream's default outfit is Mai from King of Fighters - it's lovely, as is her default wig, but it's a bit too revealing for an outdoor shoot during this weather - she'd probably get very dirty.

cgivisionary

Korea (South)120 Posts

April 10 2011 13:14 GMT

#284

Nothing much happening today other than home stuff. I was folding laundry and doing the ironing while the kids were playing on the bed. I introduced Miu to Zlata last night and they seemed to like each other very much. Miu just did not to want to let go of Zlata. Below are just some snapshots of the kids playing. Nothing great, just some family snaps. That's all.

Who, you may ask, is "Zlata"? Well, she's one of many CGI dolls I play with and my first "real" mesume. I'm a CGI artist if you're wondering, too. She's featured in many of my short stories and images here:

http://starlightpainter.deviantart.com

You have to be a member to view the adult content, but the family rated content is unrestricted. Free to join, though. One of my kids at school made me the Zlata figure last year and I even tried to get a real rag doll of her made at one point. No luck. But, I would love to have her as a PVC figure, though.

From left to right are: Zlata, Bong and Cookie.

fanta[Rn]

Japan2465 Posts

April 10 2011 22:25 GMT

#285

I really like those CG figs : )
How long did each one of those take you?

cgivisionary

Korea (South)120 Posts

April 10 2011 23:08 GMT

#286

On April 11 2011 07:25 fanta[Rn] wrote:
I really like those CG figs : )
How long did each one of those take you?

Thank you.

The figures are store bought. I don't have the knowledge to make my own yet.

It's a long process, though! Each image takes anywhere from 8 to 12 hours to complete. The posing and set ups are a few hours and the rendering is around 3-4 hours depending on their complexity. The post work is another few hours. Here's an older workflow:

http://starlightpainter.deviantart.com/journal/21870544/

Here's a newer workflow:

http://starlightpainter.deviantart.com/journal/26453471/

And, I've changed to an even newer workflow, but I've not optimized it yet at it's based on my Mac system. Let's just say that the new render engine can take up to 48 hours rendering for optimal results!!!

The reason for so much variability is due to the different programs I'm using and the computers they have to be used on. I'm trying to move 100% away from Windows based computers which I still cannot do it yet. Too many compromises are present no matter what system I use for CGI.

vek

Australia936 Posts

April 11 2011 00:27 GMT

#287

I had a read of some of your Deviant art blogs since 3D modeling is also something that interests me.

Is there a reason you are trying to move away from Windows? Apple has extremely good marketing to make you think it's the "creative" platform but the reality is it has pretty terrible support software wise.

I've used both OS X and Windows. I would choose Windows any day for 3d work. The performance on identical machines is miles ahead in Windows.

Also in your blog you say you are stuck on and old version of 3DS that pretty much requires XP. Have you tried Blender? It has a steep learning curve but it is extremely powerful once you get the hang of all the keyboard shortcuts. Windows 7 is also much more stable and quicker than Vista ever tried to be.

Sorry for derailing the thread a little - to keep things semi on track I just picked up the Super Posable Saber Nendoroid. I just had to have her after NeverGG's photoshoot

NeverGG

United Kingdom5399 Posts

April 11 2011 01:44 GMT

#288

@vek - I replied to all your questions in the other thread btw. Good choice for your nendy - Saber's got some lovely details on her costume and her accessories. I also love her angry option face because it looks hilarious on the other nendys.

@cgivisionary - Awww, your girls look so cute together. I want a wig like Cookie's hair!

*Is still gloating over getting her photoshoot spotlighted over at figure.fm* I need to come up with a lovely concept for the next shoot now. I think I'm going to wait until I can buy my girl some new clothing first. I was thinking of going boystyle this time, and using that short red wig to create a totally different look. It's fun to test her versatility.

vek

Australia936 Posts

April 11 2011 02:09 GMT

#289

Congrats on the spotlight ^_^

I'll check out your reply now then it's off to the post office

NeverGG

United Kingdom5399 Posts

April 11 2011 03:13 GMT

#290

On April 11 2011 11:09 vek wrote:
Congrats on the spotlight ^_^

I'll check out your reply now then it's off to the post office

Thanks :D I was secretly hoping it might get spotlighted, but I'm so happy it really did. *Hurrah for getting pressies.*

I forgot to mention that the lady at Volks told me they can pre-order items from Dengeki Hobby magazine for me. So I ended up checking their pre-orders board and ordering;

http://www.goodsmile.info/product/en/3113/figma Kuroneko.html
http://www.goodsmile.info/product/en/2983/Nendoroid Masamune Date.html
http://www.goodsmile.info/product/en/3003/Nendoroid Play Set 04 Western Set A.html
http://www.goodsmile.info/product/en/3004/Nendoroid Play Set 04 Western Set B.html

I'm going to use the 'Western' sets to make a mini mansion for my Ciel and Sebastian Nendoroids :D I've never even seen Basara, but it looks interesting and I want to photograph this nendy. I've gotten hooked on Oreimo, so the Kuroneko was a must have.

cgivisionary

Korea (South)120 Posts

April 11 2011 04:41 GMT

#291

On April 11 2011 09:27 vek wrote:
I had a read of some of your Deviant art blogs since 3D modeling is also something that interests me.

Is there a reason you are trying to move away from Windows? Apple has extremely good marketing to make you think it's the "creative" platform but the reality is it has pretty terrible support software wise.

I've used both OS X and Windows. I would choose Windows any day for 3d work. The performance on identical machines is miles ahead in Windows.

Also in your blog you say you are stuck on and old version of 3DS that pretty much requires XP. Have you tried Blender? It has a steep learning curve but it is extremely powerful once you get the hang of all the keyboard shortcuts. Windows 7 is also much more stable and quicker than Vista ever tried to be.

Sorry for derailing the thread a little - to keep things semi on track I just picked up the Super Posable Saber Nendoroid. I just had to have her after NeverGG's photoshoot

Cool!

I find OS X to be much more stable and much less resource intensive. It's such an efficient OS. Windows is way too buggy and inefficient for my liking. I can truly multitask on the Mac with a render running, that's not even doable on a Windows machine with a render running.

I don't buy into the hype. I base my decisions on my own personal experiences (normative, or not). To me, Mac's lag way behind Windows PC's for creative type software. Which is quite contrary to the hype. I've met many people who think Mac has the advantage here. But,Windows has the advantage here for sure. I know the computer market. It's been an interest of mine for years.

I don't have identical programs on both machines to tell which one is actually faster (both my machines have identical clock speeds and RAM). But, the Mac "looks/feels" slower because of the way they tweak their GUI. Now, I've tweaked Windows to the point of it being TOO FAST for the average user to even use!!! Menus and windows pop up too fast for most people to follow. I'm used to it now. I cannot do the same thing on my Mac, though, unfortunately. Don't know how.

I tried Vista (SUCKS-worst Win OS I've ever used) and Win7 (still looks/feels slooooow even though it is not). But, my old 3DS Max is only truly workable (and I know it barely runs in Vista-tried it) on WinXP. It's stable and works well. Plus, my Win machine is practically new. So, it should be around for quite a while. I've never tried Blender. But, I also need a platform that can use V-Ray as the render engine.

And, finally, the main reason for Mac is that it does everything I need in a computer except my 3D stuff. I wanted to travel light and, if it could do 3D, that would have been great. Great! But, as it is, I'm stuck with two machines.

Back to the figures: I almost picked up a Nendo Mio, Mugi and Yui along with the GSC 1/7 Saber (circa 2009) at Volks. Might do that Wednesday, tho!!!

cgivisionary

Korea (South)120 Posts

April 11 2011 04:43 GMT

#292

On April 11 2011 10:44 NeverGG wrote:
@vek - I replied to all your questions in the other thread btw. Good choice for your nendy - Saber's got some lovely details on her costume and her accessories. I also love her angry option face because it looks hilarious on the other nendys.

@cgivisionary - Awww, your girls look so cute together. I want a wig like Cookie's hair!

*Is still gloating over getting her photoshoot spotlighted over at figure.fm* I need to come up with a lovely concept for the next shoot now. I think I'm going to wait until I can buy my girl some new clothing first. I was thinking of going boystyle this time, and using that short red wig to create a totally different look. It's fun to test her versatility.

Thank you. This is my fave image of the together. They are sooo CUTE! LOL

Congrats on the spotlight.

cgivisionary

Korea (South)120 Posts

April 11 2011 04:44 GMT

#293

On April 11 2011 12:13 NeverGG wrote:

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Oh, I forgot about that. Oooooh! I better keep forgetting about that!

VManOfMana

United States764 Posts

April 12 2011 16:05 GMT

#294

I plunged. Wallet cries, but I really liked the gear ^^;;

http://chokuhan.nicovideo.jp/products/detail/399

Edit:

@NeverGG what will be the way to submit articles
for FM?

NeverGG

United Kingdom5399 Posts

April 13 2011 02:15 GMT

#295

@VManOfMana: It's such a cute set though! You can pm them to me :D I need to get cracking on uploading my new photos plus other things this weekend. I've been so lazy this week.

I went to Dollmore (www.dollmore.com) yesterday. I got hopelessly lost (since I've not been there for two years, and I'd only been once.) It turns out they'd moved their office to somewhere vaguely close to their old office. I stumbled across it by pure chance whilst trying to get back to the station to go home. There was only 15 minutes left until they closed. Luckily, I'd written down all the items I needed so I just gave them to the helpful assistant who got them out of their stock room.

I also got 5% discount for shopping in person, plus a pin badge, tissue pack, postcard, sticker and something that looks like a dollfie-sized Indiana Jones style whip O.o IDEK.

Now I am poor. It's great to know that I can shop there in person, because even if they don't stock DD clothing there's plenty of lovely clothing for my luts girl. Also their wigs, stockings and shoes all fit my DD fine. It's *a lot* cheaper than Volks for clothing, wigs and shoes :D I'll do a direct shopping tutorial sometime soon with photos.

cgivisionary

Korea (South)120 Posts

April 13 2011 03:16 GMT

#296

On April 13 2011 11:15 NeverGG wrote:
@VManOfMana: It's such a cute set though! You can pm them to me :D I need to get cracking on uploading my new photos plus other things this weekend. I've been so lazy this week.

I went to Dollmore (www.dollmore.com) yesterday. I got hopelessly lost (since I've not been there for two years, and I'd only been once.) It turns out they'd moved their office to somewhere vaguely close to their old office. I stumbled across it by pure chance whilst trying to get back to the station to go home. There was only 15 minutes left until they closed. Luckily, I'd written down all the items I needed so I just gave them to the helpful assistant who got them out of their stock room.

I also got 5% discount for shopping in person, plus a pin badge, tissue pack, postcard, sticker and something that looks like a dollfie-sized Indiana Jones style whip O.o IDEK.

Now I am poor. It's great to know that I can shop there in person, because even if they don't stock DD clothing there's plenty of lovely clothing for my luts girl. Also their wigs, stockings and shoes all fit my DD fine. It's *a lot* cheaper than Volks for clothing, wigs and shoes :D I'll do a direct shopping tutorial sometime soon with photos.

I want to go!

NeverGG

United Kingdom5399 Posts

April 13 2011 04:04 GMT

#297

On April 13 2011 12:16 cgivisionary wrote:

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I want to go!

I'll write up the guide this afternoon :D

cgivisionary

Korea (South)120 Posts

April 13 2011 05:50 GMT

#298

On April 13 2011 13:04 NeverGG wrote:

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I'll write up the guide this afternoon :D

Thanks

NeverGG

United Kingdom5399 Posts

April 13 2011 06:13 GMT

#299

I'll add this to Figure Maniacs as soon as I've double-checked the map is correct.

Basic Dollmore Guide:

What is Dollmore's shop like?

It's basically a tiny reception room with a computer for browsing their site, a card machine and a sofa with a table that you wait at whilst your order is processed. The rest of the office is a stock room containing their products for you to buy. This is for staff only, but the staff will bring out the items you'd like so you can check their quality/if they're what you want before you buy them.

What do I need to shop at Dollmore?

1) Preferably a pre-written list of items you want to buy using the format detailed below.
2) Korean won or a Korean bank card.
3) Knowledge of Korean language helps since staff don't generally speak English at the shop itself.

How to get to Dollmore:

I need to double-check this map, but it's essentially correct.

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1) Go to Bangi Station exit 3 (방이역3번출구)
2) Follow the map using the SLP (English school) and 요요욛몬테소리 (A kindergarten) as your landmarks. The left-hand side turning you take to get onto the road where Dollmore is is opposite a Show cellphone store.

How to order:

1) Take a pre-written list following this format to their office and give it to the assistant;

*Item name (must be exactly as it's displayed on the site.)
* Item number. (not as important as the name.)
* Quantities you want for each item (aka. x2 etc.)

2) Your order will be brought out to you and you can ask the assistant 'Ulma-eyeo?' They will use the computer in the waiting room to calculate the price for you.

3) You can pay in cash or by card. You get a 5% discount for shopping in person at the store. (You may also get some freebies sometimes.)

4) You can also use their computer to check the site if you want to buy more items whilst you are there :D

cgivisionary

Korea (South)120 Posts

April 13 2011 06:20 GMT

#300

Awesome! Thanks NeverGG!

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