Anatomically Correct Evolution: Variations 4 by Adam Thwaites copyright 2013.


http://www.most-digital-creations.com/anatomically_correct_evolution_variations_4.htm


All of this product's content was created by Adam Thwaites


Product Support: Admin@most-digital-creations.com



Files:

ReadMeACEV4.txt

For a list of all other included files please see below.



Needed Files List:

Poser 5 or newer OR DAZ Studio 4 or newer (free, advanced or pro), Victoria 4.2 Base, Genesis, Victoria 5 OR any other figure that uses either the V4 or V5 UV map.
Program that can work with PSD files e.g. GIMP, Photoshop etc.


  
Installation Instructions:

1. Extract the Zip folder to the folder where your Poser Runtime is located OR to your DAZ Studio content folder ("My Library"). If you are using one of the newest versions of Poser you should click the "Content" tab inside Poser, then click "Install From Zip Archive" and finally navigate to the zip file for this product that you downloaded.

2. As an alternative you can extract the Zip folder to a different location and manually copy the folders and files to the correct location as listed below.



Exact folder names and locations:

..\Documentation\
   ACEVTUTORIAL.pdf
   ReadMeACEV4.txt

..\Presets\Materials\ACEV4\
   V4 Dark.dsa
   V4 Dark.png
   V4 Displacement USS.dsa
   V4 Displacement USS.png
   V4 Displacement.dsa
   V4 Displacement.png
   V4 Light.dsa
   V4 Light.png
   V4 Mid.dsa
   V4 Mid.png
   V5 Dark.dsa
   V5 Dark.png
   V5 Displacement USS.dsa
   V5 Displacement USS.png
   V5 Displacement.dsa
   V5 Displacement.png
   V5 Light.dsa
   V5 Light.png
   V5 Mid.dsa
   V5 Mid.png
   
..\Runtime\textures\ACEV4\Main PSD\
   ACEV4.psd

..\Runtime\textures\ACEV4\V4\
   DispV4_V4.png
   TexV4_V4.png
   V4Dark_V4.png
   V4DisplacementMapPOSER_V4.jpg
   V4DisplacementMap_V4.jpg
   V4Light_V4.png
   V4Mid_V4.png

..\Runtime\textures\ACEV4\V5\
   DispV5_V4.png
   TexV5_V4.png
   V5Dark_V4.png
   V5DisplacementMapPOSER_V4.jpg
   V5DisplacementMap_V4.jpg
   V5Light_V4.png
   V5Mid_V4.png



1. Explanation of contents:

ACEVTUTORIAL.pdf is a 14 page in-depth tutorial on using the ACEV4.psd, setting up the maps manually in DAZ Studio and setting up the maps manually in Poser. It was written for Anatomically Correct Evolution, but the techniques described within also apply fully to Anatomically Correct Evolution: Variations 4.

V4 Dark.dsa etc. are DAZ Studio LIE (Layered Image Editor) presets for adding the genital overlay maps quickly to any figure that uses the V4 UV map. V5 Dark.dsa etc. are DAZ Studio LIE presets for adding the genital overlay maps quickly to any figure that uses the V5 UV map. The LIE is not a requirement because the tutorial describes in detail how to set up the maps manually, but it does speed things up quite a bit.

ACEV4.psd is a PSD file containing all variations of the genital overlay maps for the V4 and V5 UV maps.

The texture maps are ready made transparent .png and .jpg texture and displacement maps for use in DAZ Studio and Poser. Each folder also contains extra maps for use with the LIE presets.


2. Using the product:

The ACEVTUTORIAL.pdf gives you in depth information on using the ACEV4.psd and setting everything up in DAZ Studio and Poser. Please read through it carefully. Remember to check the option in Poser to use displacement maps when rendering!

DAZ Studio users who own the LIE (Layered Image Editor) can also use the included LIE presets to quickly and easily set up the ready made maps:

a. Load a skin texture for the figure you are using that uses the V4 or V5 UV map. NOTE: although the presets are labelled V4 or V5 they will work with any figure and texture that uses the V4 or V5 UV map.
b. Depending on how dark the skin texture is load the preset that you think will work best. Light, Mid and Dark skin tones are available. You can find the presets in \Presets\Materials\ACEV4\.
c. Load the V4 or V5 Displacement.dsa to activate the displacement map and settings. NOTE: You won't see anything happen yet, the displacement will be visible after rendering. (V4 and V5 Displacement USS.dsa is for use with texture sets that use Uber Surface Shader materials e.g. Bree for V5).
d. You are now ready to render in DAZ Studio.


 
If you have any questions just send an email to the address above.


I hope you enjoy using these maps and settings to add more realism to your renders. Have fun!


Cheers

Adam

You may use this package as you wish in your commercial and non-commercial renders. You are not permitted to redistribute the package or any of its contents without written permission.