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  • ArtiniArtini Posts: 9,471
    edited May 2023

    I like her. The strange thing from the bundle is, that the earrings does not have any pose control

    and Transform dials on them are completely removed.

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  • PerttiAPerttiA Posts: 10,024

    Artini said:

    I like her. The strange thing from the bundle is, that the earrings does not have any pose control

    and Transform dials on them are completely removed.

     Probably just hidden, enable show hidden.

  • tsroemitsroemi Posts: 2,753

    Artini said:

    I like her. The strange thing from the bundle is, that the earrings does not have any pose control

    and Transform dials on them are completely removed.

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    That's weird, the earrings should be rigged, shouldn't they? - Nice render, btw! 

  • memcneil70memcneil70 Posts: 4,124

    tsroemi said:

    Artini said:

    I like her. The strange thing from the bundle is, that the earrings does not have any pose control

    and Transform dials on them are completely removed.

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    That's weird, the earrings should be rigged, shouldn't they? - Nice render, btw! 

    I loaded her up and the left earring and I have sub items selected as default and nothing appeared. But I tried opening the earrings up and drilled down and found where the movements are by each bit in the chain. (I know there is a proper name but it escapes me. See the snip I made of the Scene area.)

    Mary 

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  • ArtiniArtini Posts: 9,471
    edited May 2023

    Thanks for tips and the comments, everyone.

    In the meantime another image of Kala 9 HD.

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  • jd641jd641 Posts: 459

    sid said:

    I do like the materials, although there is an issue with the henna where occasionally body parts go glossy as shown on the hand in the first pic. This doesn't always happen, and I haven't worked out what sequence causes it. Could be user error.

    It didn't matter what eyebrows I added, they seemed to load too below the brow ridge.

    Otherwise face materials seem realistic under HDRI. I struggled to get a non-goofy facial expression.

    Default HD, borrowed eyebrows:

     

    What set/hdri did you use on this render cause it looks really good? I've tried to get similar results and I'm never happy with my results.

  • Richard HaseltineRichard Haseltine Posts: 101,027

    PerttiA said:

    Artini said:

    I like her. The strange thing from the bundle is, that the earrings does not have any pose control

    and Transform dials on them are completely removed.

     Probably just hidden, enable show hidden.

    Yes, base tansforms cannot be removed only hidden (but of course they may then not be set up in a helpful manner).

  • carlosgimperacarlosgimpera Posts: 82
    edited May 2023

    With a simple HDRI. Also tried a quick male setup.

     

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  • xyer0xyer0 Posts: 5,947

    carlosgimpera said:

    With a simple HDRI. Also tried a quick male setup.

     

    Snow white tan. 

  • ArtiniArtini Posts: 9,471
    edited May 2023

    Thanks to the tips I were able to unhide and unlock transforms on the earrings and below is the result.

    Thanks again, everyone.

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  • sidsid Posts: 439

    jd641 said:

    sid said:

    I do like the materials, although there is an issue with the henna where occasionally body parts go glossy as shown on the hand in the first pic. This doesn't always happen, and I haven't worked out what sequence causes it. Could be user error.

    It didn't matter what eyebrows I added, they seemed to load too below the brow ridge.

    Otherwise face materials seem realistic under HDRI. I struggled to get a non-goofy facial expression.

    Default HD, borrowed eyebrows:

     

    What set/hdri did you use on this render cause it looks really good? I've tried to get similar results and I'm never happy with my results.

     I didn't save it, so I can't give you the exact set up, but for these threads I usually use:

    • an infinity screen as a backdrop, usual white or neutral gray (they're pretty easy to make in blender or there is one in https://www.daz3d.com/render-studio-3--hdri)
    • A HDRI that's quite dark (usually a night time/late afternoon one, one of the TrueIllusion collections from https://www.daz3d.com/paper-tiger or free from HDRIHaven)
    • studio light set or drop in my own (for the Gen9 figures most of the old light kits in store are *too* bright, so you have go into each individual light and adjust the intensity, sometimes I'll put the tiniest smidge of green or blue into the light to correct for the daz figures being too red. I *think* but am not certain I might have used https://www.daz3d.com/elianeck-x-iray-light for that particular image because it has a nice cool-tone set. I have a collection of old sets from different PAs I've picked up when they go on sale for $1-2, they're still good, just need intensity adjustment).
  • outrider42outrider42 Posts: 3,679

    She doesn't look bad, but I agree with people saying she's not as nice as Kala 8. Kala was a real standout in the G8 line. So it is kind of hard to top Kala 8. This girl looks maybe older, certainly more weathered. She does look better than most G9 cores to me. So overall positive.

    It is also interesting since Kala 8 was given to us as a G9 base texture. I'd be curious to see somebody use that texture set on this shape. One aspect that Kala 8 could have done better is her normals were too strong. Her hands had deep cracks in them and could look super dry. So hopefully Kala 9 does this better.

  • TJohnTJohn Posts: 11,107

    I bought her bundle with the banner and token discounts, around $30 us. Not bad. Having worked in a Chem Lab with a lady from India, Kala 9 is genuine and attractive in appearance IMO.

  • jukingeojukingeo Posts: 711

    TJohn said:

    I bought her bundle with the banner and token discounts, around $30 us. Not bad. Having worked in a Chem Lab with a lady from India, Kala 9 is genuine and attractive in appearance IMO.

    I know I had made a complaint earlier about the huge price increases on Daz core characters, but when I signed in my account, I was surprised to get an additional 50% off any single item banner.  I also had token discounts, but it only yeilded me $38 for the package, but that was good enough for me.  I wanted her because of exactly what you said.  She is genuine and real looking.  Also I love ladies with large noses, and Kala 9 has a real good one.  I was sold on her nose alone!  However the rest of her looks great too.   She will definitely get much use.   She also came with some nice items in her bundle.  At the discounted price, she's well worth it, but not for too much higher.  

  • barbultbarbult Posts: 24,248
    edited May 2023

    Kala in her new suit.

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  • TJohnTJohn Posts: 11,107

    barbult said:

    Kala in her new suit.

     

     

    Nice render! 

  • jukingeojukingeo Posts: 711
    edited May 2023

    Here is my Kala 9 contribution.  Contrary to what some say about her being 'plain' and not as interesting as Kala-8, after I played around with her a bit, I had come up with the render below.  If you ask me, she's quite a beautiful and attractive woman.  I am definitely happy I got her as I will be using her often :).  For those interested, I describe what I did in detail below the render.

    Since I was representing Kala, for the most part, as is, I had made no alterations to her face with the exceptions of her lip peaks.  Her body was a different story as I wanted her to look a bit more athletic looking and as such she is a bit more filled out in the body and arms mostly.   I used Bronwyn Hair for Gen 8 for her hair.   The pose was one from the Kala 9 Dancing Poses from the bundle package.  Her makeup also came from the package.   I wanted to show her off in a more casual summer look and thus, I opted to go with clothing outside of the bundle.   I used the dForce Gaia Outfit.  As I thought this was a nice pairing that would show off Kala's body well.   In the end, I thought the results were amazing and far exceeded my expectations.  I personally like Kala 9 more than 8 because of her realism.  Further, she had ended up edging out my prior Genesis 9 favorite, which is Angela 9.   I would say that I like both equally, but Kala's face is one I am more attracted to and her main stand out is her nose.  I just love it! 

    I tried her with the hair in her package and short hair in general, but something magical happened with the Bronwyn hair and it just made her face very pleasant and beautiful to look at, so I stopped with that style and then worked the rest of the scene around her in the Gaia Outfit.   Overall, I am very impressed with her and I do have to thank Daz for offering a good introductory sale on her, because her regular price is just too darn expensive.   If it wasn't for the extra 50% off banner on checkout, I seriously doubt I would have purchased her on the break.  Well, I managed to get her and I think I might post another of her.  Something a bit different :).

     

     

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  • GordigGordig Posts: 10,071

    jukingeo said:

    Contrary to what some say about her being 'plain' and not as interesting as Kala-8, after I played around with her a bit, I had come up with the render below.  If you ask me, she's quite a beautiful and attractive woman. 

    Don't get me wrong, Kala 9 is attractive, but Kala 8 was stunning.

  • jukingeojukingeo Posts: 711
    edited May 2023

    Here is a different take on Kala 9.  I couldn't resist doing her up as a warrior woman:

    Here I did take a bit more liberties in her alterations.  I did make some adjustments to her nose and mouth.  I had given her higher cheekbones.   Of course, being a warrior, I made her body more muscular.  I used the Tousled Hair for Genesis 8.  For her clothing armor, I used the Gemini Warrior outfit, for Genesis 8.  .So I posed her standing in water getting ready to strike with her sword. I loved the way this turned out and she looks amazing!

     

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  • GoggerGogger Posts: 2,400
    edited May 2023

    Here's my most recent render done tonight using Kala 9 (only at 75%), with some dial tweaking and other character mixing (EG Qan at 50% - and no reason for her specifically, just random dial spinning!). I think, for myself, I much, much prefer Kala 8 over Kala 9, but this turned out okay.

    Kala 9

    Prisha Skin Materials

    DAZ Originals eye color

    P3D Makeup (Eyeshadow, lips)

    Some slightly different takes on her.
     




    A different blend:

     

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  • Oso3DOso3D Posts: 15,014

    Some folks were talking about Kala 8 vs 9...

    So here's Kala 9 HD, but with Kala 8 head converted over (with RSSY's new script).

    Same body, skin, HD details, just Kala 8 head vs. Kala 9 head.

     

    Basically... Kala 9's skull is a little thinner and delicate than 8, nose a little narrower.

     

     

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  • ArtiniArtini Posts: 9,471

    Great looking mixes with Kala 9, @Gogger

     

  • ArtiniArtini Posts: 9,471
    edited May 2023

    Oso3D said:

    Some folks were talking about Kala 8 vs 9...

    So here's Kala 9 HD, but with Kala 8 head converted over (with RSSY's new script).

    Same body, skin, HD details, just Kala 8 head vs. Kala 9 head.

     

    Basically... Kala 9's skull is a little thinner and delicate than 8, nose a little narrower.

     

     

    Thanks for posting this comparison.

    Now, I am also prefer Kala 8 look.

     

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  • carlosgimperacarlosgimpera Posts: 82

    Artini said:

    Oso3D said:

    Some folks were talking about Kala 8 vs 9...

    So here's Kala 9 HD, but with Kala 8 head converted over (with RSSY's new script).

    Same body, skin, HD details, just Kala 8 head vs. Kala 9 head.

     

    Basically... Kala 9's skull is a little thinner and delicate than 8, nose a little narrower.

     

     

    Thanks for posting this comparison.

    Now, I am also prefer Kala 8 look.

     

    Yes! Thanks for the comparison. It looks that they're more similar than we thought. True that Kala 9 Mats are "eating" subtle details from Kala 8's face. But I really like both. I did a comparison with both beside each other and Kala 8 HD mats looked very dated, tbh. Cheers!

  • caravellecaravelle Posts: 2,458

    Oso3D said:

    Some folks were talking about Kala 8 vs 9...

    So here's Kala 9 HD, but with Kala 8 head converted over (with RSSY's new script).

    Same body, skin, HD details, just Kala 8 head vs. Kala 9 head.

     

    Basically... Kala 9's skull is a little thinner and delicate than 8, nose a little narrower.

    Thank you, Oso, for the comparison. I have noticed it too: Kala 9's features are finer and more delicate than Kala 8's. Overall, Kala 9 looks more 'Indian' than her predecessor. I didn't buy Kala 8 for this reason; Kala 9 went straight into my cart with the bundle.

  • ArtiniArtini Posts: 9,471
    edited May 2023

    Kala 9 as a defender of the awesome E APE from DzFire - https://www.daz3d.com/e-ape

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  • GoggerGogger Posts: 2,400
    edited May 2023

    Oso3D said:

    Some folks were talking about Kala 8 vs 9...

    So here's Kala 9 HD, but with Kala 8 head converted over (with RSSY's new script).

    Same body, skin, HD details, just Kala 8 head vs. Kala 9 head.

    Basically... Kala 9's skull is a little thinner and delicate than 8, nose a little narrower.

    Huh! I have to admit, in your comparison render they look more alike that I thought. Maybe it boils down to the promo pictures? This main screen promo of Kala 8 is hard to beat!  (IMHO)

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  • IceScribeIceScribe Posts: 694

    I Kala 9 much better after reading a post about normals. I reduced hers to 50 and so relieved to see reduced puckering on the lips, etc. Thank you who posted about this. I think I will try reducing normals on some of my fav characters. I still like Kala 8, too. Like sisters, or cousins. 

  • ArtiniArtini Posts: 9,471

    Kala 9 again

  • Anthony_ChristianAnthony_Christian Posts: 43
    edited June 2023

    Anyone know what outfit(s) this is? 

    Edited: Apparently uploading photos is down, but I'm looking for the red two pice with the gold circles shes wearing in the first several shots.

    https://gcdn.daz3d.com/p/89710/i/kala9hd01daz3d.jpg

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