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Question About "Genesis 3 & 8 Face Controls" Product

draine761_c7a1098aa1draine761_c7a1098aa1 Posts: 109
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Hello, Forumnauts!  I'm very interested in purchasing the Daz Originals product "Genesis 3 & 8 Face Controls", but is there currently an issue where, if installed, I will immediately be creating scads of duplication error warnings because of the Gen 8.1 facial controls?  I haven't done anything with the default Gen 8.1 characters as yet, and I don't own Victoria 8.1 or Michael 8.1.  I'd prefer to stick with good ol' Gen 8.  I just want to avoid difficulties.

Also, if you own "Genesis 3 & 8 Face Controls", do you like it or not?  I hate being on the fence with decisions, but you know how it is with the end of the month.  =)  Merci lots!

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  • Richard HaseltineRichard Haseltine Posts: 101,065

    I don't have the older item, but as far as I know it doesn't add properties to Genesis 8 and so shouldn't conflict with Genesis 8.1. (The read me, unfortunately, lacks a file list so I can't be absolutely certain.)

  • Mark_e593e0a5Mark_e593e0a5 Posts: 1,594

    I can help with the file list...

     

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  • Phoenix1966Phoenix1966 Posts: 1,682

    I own both and there is no duplicate error warnings because of it. However, I haven't used the one for Genesis 8 very much. Howver, there are several examples of its use in this thread:

    https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/451011/genesis-3-8-face-controls/

  • draine761_c7a1098aa1draine761_c7a1098aa1 Posts: 109

    Thanks, everybody.  Looks like it will probably be worth my while to grab it. 

  • Faux2DFaux2D Posts: 452

    Genesis Face Controls is compatible with Genesis 3, 8, and 8.1.

    Genesis 8.1 Face Controls is only compatible with Genesis 8.1.

    You will not get any duplicate formulas warning because on a technical level each of them control entirely different aspects of the Genesis figure.

    Here are some videos:

    For the best results when using Genesis Face Controls I recommend turning all the limits off for the bones of the face. Select the Head node  in the scene tab -> right click on the node and Select Children -> then go to the Properties tab and go through all sliders Parameters Settings and make sure "Locked" and "Use Limits" are all unchecked.

  • jjoynerjjoyner Posts: 620

    Two days ago, I bought the Genesis 3 & 8 Face Controls (https://www.daz3d.com/genesis-3--8-face-controls). When I installed it, I discovered that this product comes with video and text information and some files on how to use Performer in a Dynamixyz to Daz Studio Pipeline.  Genesis 3 & 8 Face Controls does not include Performer, though.  In searching for more information about Dynamixyz and Performer, I discovered that Dynamixyz was acquired by Take-Two Interactive Software in 2021 but I could find no information or email contacts at Take Two Interactive regarding the Dynamixyz products.  The Dynamixyz web page that remains has a Support page (https://www.dynamixyz.com/support) with a link to download the current version of Performer.

    Has anyone used Performer?  Does it work well with Daz Studio?

  • DartanbeckDartanbeck Posts: 21,583

    jjoyner said:

    Two days ago, I bought the Genesis 3 & 8 Face Controls (https://www.daz3d.com/genesis-3--8-face-controls). When I installed it, I discovered that this product comes with video and text information and some files on how to use Performer in a Dynamixyz to Daz Studio Pipeline.  Genesis 3 & 8 Face Controls does not include Performer, though.  In searching for more information about Dynamixyz and Performer, I discovered that Dynamixyz was acquired by Take-Two Interactive Software in 2021 but I could find no information or email contacts at Take Two Interactive regarding the Dynamixyz products.  The Dynamixyz web page that remains has a Support page (https://www.dynamixyz.com/support) with a link to download the current version of Performer.

    Has anyone used Performer?  Does it work well with Daz Studio?

    And how in the world can we get our hands on Dynamixyz Performer 2?

  • DartanbeckDartanbeck Posts: 21,583
    edited May 2023

    I am working on an animation course right now. When done, it includes instructions for really making great use of this amazing product - I love it!!!

    But how do we get Dynamixyz Performer 2SV? Not that I think I really need it... but I want it!!! :)

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  • DartanbeckDartanbeck Posts: 21,583

    Oh. Ooops. Never mind. I forgot that it requires Maya. 

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