Sophita the Engineer by LyleAryn
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With the "Lola Pepper" set being on sale recently, how could I resist? Now, I was going to convert the whole thing to G8, but I decided to give an old girl a chance, and set out to set up a V4 to join my Sky Pirate crew. The shaping morph is "Forest Daphni for V4." The ears stuck through the helmet, but luckily they could be removed. I think if I show her without the helmet, I'll re-add them. A little chocolate elf girl engineer just sounds fun. However, Sophita practically wears her helmet to bed!
Skin came from the lovely Grace for V4. It had a bump map! I wish it had a normal as well, but overall, it's really nice, considering the age. (Sorry, sugar, in digital years you're ancient.) A bit of work adding SubD, and upping the bump map a bit. And, of course, converting to iray. Converting everythin to iray. For once the converter tool worked without a single hitch!
I rendered it a couple days ago, but then realized there were too many buttons. *TWO* too many, if you catch my drift. No matter, I used it as an excuse to get out more shaders, converting almost all the metal surfaces using "Old Metal for Iray" and "Old Metal Shaders." A bit of "Vintage Enamel" on the bottom of the thruster to top it off. I didn't want to lose the rivets, or the other patterns, so I left them alone.
Set is "Claustrum Iray Add-on." I used a "Darkest Nights" HDRI, along with a single spotlight. Added a few emmisives to the goggles and prop-pack, just to give it that something extra, and VOILA!
Smoothing was added to the clothes. There wasn't any poke through with the pants, but after adding it and SubD to the shirt and helmet, I decided to go ahead and do the rest. This way, she'll be ready for future renders with minimal fuss. (At least I hope.)
I find it interesting how older V4 sets her on Renderosity tend to be higher-grade than older sets on Daz3d. Just something I noticed. This set, by the way, is fantastic! So glad I pulled the trigger on it.
Now, as to the character herself. She's Sophita. She likes to say, "Trust me, I'm an Engineer." And yes. The dynamite on her belt is real. If you hear her maniacal laughter from the bowels of the airship, run for the Captain!
Later today, I'll be setting up a new gallery to hold these all. Something just for the game. I'll also be prepping to add them to the Deviant art page. I really got to get my banner over there sorted... Ah well.
Have a lovely day, and thanks for the comments!
~~LA
Comments (27)
Belit
Outstanding on this one.
LyleAryn
Thank you, Belit! You were quick on the draw today, lol.
brain1969
na wow jetzt hast du aber ein super render rausgeholt ... perfekt ... tolles scening und wundervolle assets ... perfektes licht ... das lob kannst du dir mal ausnahmsweise selbst übersetzen lylearyn - super render 4 sterne!
LyleAryn
Lol! Yeah, Google is everyone's friend. (looks nervously over his shoulder.) Thanks! You have a great day.
chasfh
Excellent work! Nice to see some golden oldies with a new twist! Looks almost "fresh out of the box" now...
LyleAryn
I agree! I think I'm going to convert to g8 just because I can. It's a gorgeous set.
Darkglass
Definitely different...and a standout character from the rest of the crew....Nice work...!!
LyleAryn
Should be an interesting group shot once I get them all done. Left is the crew's medic and a deck hand. I think folks will get a kick out of the medic I have planned.
rbowen
Excellent work!!!
LyleAryn
Thanks! See, I'll use gen4, too!
BellaDark
Fantastic design here Lyle, incredible work. Based on her I would play this game. :) I love the glowy green bits too, they really draw you in. :)
LyleAryn
Thank you. I may be doing an open recruiting further down the road, when I'm a little more sure of the system, and my own GMing skills. It's been too long, and I've grown a lot. Also learned a lot of what not to do from other groups, and picked up a few tricks along the way. This character, also, represents crafting in-game. That particular part of the system is just barely a sprout of an idea, but I hope Sophita here will help me expand on it.
bucyjoe
great character
LyleAryn
Thank you very much, bucyjoe! Keep up the cool Terminator work, will ya?
daggerwilldo
As an Engineer myself, I love this frisky one. As we went into thermal or environmental testing on products I would always say..."Relax, what could possibly go wrong." To which I received the standard groans and spitting of recently swigged coffee. Well done and a lot of fun.
LyleAryn
Thanks. And yeah... There's this funny Youtube video/song called "Trust me, I'm an Engineer" and it sorta inspired the personality of this character a bit.
eekdog
Bet Scotty would like her and be a bit jealous. Great sci fi lyle.👍
LyleAryn
Scotty would buy her drinks, and afterwards declare that she should never board the Enterprise. But still meet her to go camping that weekend.
miwi
Fantastic composition, wonderfully done, super image!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LyleAryn
Thanks, miwi!
Tracesl
cool character, excellent concept and image
LyleAryn
Thanks, Traces! Great to see you here today!
Radar_rad-dude
She looks quite intelligent! Those green lenses do it for her for sure! Wonderful looking character and scene! Nicely imagined and delivered!
LyleAryn
She thanks you for your kind remarks and goes into a detailed explanation of how the lenses work, how the proppack works, and then trails off into various subjects at a speed that is nearly impossible to follow.
All while playing with something that looks suspiciously explosive.
RodS
Well, I hope...
Man - she looks amazing! You really outdid yourself on this, my friend!
And yes.... V4 lives! 👍😆
LyleAryn
She's a pirate! Who needs regs? Thanks for your comments! They brighten my day. Hope you have a good one, and that you're nearing the home stretch on the house.
Richardphotos
her attitude spells out clearly that she is ready to kick some posteriors! super pose
LyleAryn
Yes, she is all for much butt-kicking. You have a good one!
Saby55
Great extraordinary personage,excellent atmosphere!!👍🙋♂️
LyleAryn
Thank you. I feel like it's a recruitment poster, and I'm ready to sign up.
I ought to splurge on some more poses for V4. This one came with the suit, along with some others. Good stuff, but I like having options.
Have a great evening.
NobbyC
WOW!!! Fantastic image and great work on these materials!!! :-)
LyleAryn
Thank you, glad you like her!
starship64
Cool character! I think I'd stay away from the dynamite though.
LyleAryn
Yeah. Probably a good idea, but then Daisy just ups and gives her a big old hug anyway!
Lord_of_CNF
so, your crew is grown... you have the Captain Emeline, the First Mate Griffen, Daisy the Strong-Arm and Sophita the Engineer... you need a Doctor in your crew, i guess...
LyleAryn
Yep! Medic will be up next! Thanks for having a look.
Deva3D Online Now!
WoW! Really nice work and excellent scene!
LyleAryn
Thank you, Deva. That's very kind.
adrie
Fantastic sci-fi scene and work my friend.
LyleAryn
Thank you so much!
uncollared
This is so cool. Great work
LyleAryn
Thank you! It's a great set. I can't hardly wait to do more with it. Going to have to figure out cloud props before too much longer...
JohnnyM
I really like the look of this one! The lighting, is often the most important part of an image and you have done a splendid job here! I would not want any trouble with her and her explosive belt buckle! The green glow is a very nice touch and I like it! Excellent and very well done! :-)
LyleAryn
Thank you very much! That's nice to hear, my dude.
ikke.evc
Excellent
LyleAryn
Thanks, ikke!
UteBigSmile
OMG - Mr. Spock would just say: FASCINATING!
LyleAryn
With his on on the cycle airlock button, lol. Thanks!
STEVIEUKWONDER
Very fine work indeed! You're one fine artist!
LyleAryn
Thank you, Stevie!
dakotajaroo
superb composition, a nice comic and whimsical side
LyleAryn
Nothing but the best for my players!
A_Sunbeam Online Now!
Splendid character, pose and setting!
LyleAryn
Thank you! Pretty soon I'm going to have to work on group shots, so I'm a little nervous how they'll all look together.