Poser 3D Rendering - I need help for a project

Hello ATS Friends,

I really would appreciate some help from anyone already proficient with Poser 3D.

I purchased a project from an artist on Renderosity, which contains all the elements required, thinking I could use them in Photoshop, which I've been using for 15+ years. Unfortunately, even though I can extract the main object I need using freeware MeshLab, I can't apply the poser textures and complete a render.

I've already searched for workarounds and solutions, only DAZ could do it, but requires a lot of fiddling to get the textures to work.

Even though I appreciate any feedback, I really need someone who has Poser, knows how to use it and is prepared to give me a hand with just 3 or 4 simple renders using the project files I will provide.

Please reply here if you can help and then we can continue via PMs or email. Whoever helps will get full credit for the eventual use of the images and can keep the project files for their own pleasure... license is included in the kit.

a reply to: Encia22

You can export object from poser then it contains the UV map, without UVmap your object won´t take any textures. You can contact me.
You can download UV mapper classic from this page UVMAPPER it is free.

a reply to: dollukka

Thanks dollukka.

I forgot to mention that I don't have poser and can't install it on my ageing PC. My newer work machine doesn't allow me to install unauthorised software... so I'm a bit stuck in a rut.

I had a quick look at UVMAPPER but I can't seem to do anything with it.

Here is a list of the directories and files in the project I bought and some tips from the artist:

Documentation

LICENSE.txt
Three Musketeers - Iron_Mask_README.txt

Promo

3M IM 00 CONCEPT.jpg
3M IM 00 MAIN.jpg
3M IM 01 FEATURES.jpg
3M IM 02 FEATURES.jpg
3M IM 03 FEATURES.jpg
3M IM 04 FEATURES.jpg
3M-IM-00-THUMB.jpg

RuntimeGeometriesCybertenkoIron Mask

cybertenko_ironmask_conf.obj
cybertenko_ironmask_fig.obj

RuntimeLibrariescharacterIron Mask

Iron Mask Conformer.cr2
Iron Mask Conformer.png
Iron Mask ERC.cr2
Iron Mask ERC.png

RuntimeLibrariesposeCybertenkoIron MaskBronze

Face Bronze.png
Face Bronze.pz2
Frame Bronze.png
Frame Bronze.pz2
Head Bronze.png
Head Bronze.pz2

RuntimeLibrariesposeCybertenkoIron MaskPolish

Face Polished.png
Face Polished.pz2
Frame Polished.png
Frame Polished.pz2
Head Polished.png
Head Polished.pz2

RuntimeLibrariesposeCybertenkoIron MaskRust 1

Face Rust 1.png
Face Rust 1.pz2
Frame Rust 1.png
Frame Rust 1.pz2
Head Rust 1.png
Head Rust 1.pz2

RuntimeLibrariesposeCybertenkoIron MaskRust 2

Face Rust 2.png
Face Rust 2.pz2
Frame Rust 2.png
Frame Rust 2.pz2
Head Rust 2.png
Head Rust 2.pz2

RuntimeLibrariesposeCybertenkoIron MaskSteel

Face Steel.png
Face Steel.pz2
Frame Steel.png
Frame Steel.pz2
Head Steel.png
Head Steel.pz2

RuntimeTexturesCybertenkoIron Mask

cybertenko_ironmask_1.jpg
cybertenko_ironmask_1_b.jpg
cybertenko_ironmask_1_n.jpg
cybertenko_ironmask_1_s.jpg
cybertenko_ironmask_2.jpg
cybertenko_ironmask_2_b.jpg
cybertenko_ironmask_2_n.jpg
cybertenko_ironmask_2_s.jpg
cybertenko_ironmask_3.jpg
cybertenko_ironmask_3_b.jpg
cybertenko_ironmask_3_n.jpg
cybertenko_ironmask_3_s.jpg
cybertenko_ironmask_4.jpg
cybertenko_ironmask_4_b.jpg
cybertenko_ironmask_4_n.jpg
cybertenko_ironmask_4_s.jpg
cybertenko_ironmask_5.jpg
cybertenko_ironmask_5_b.jpg
cybertenko_ironmask_5_n.jpg
cybertenko_ironmask_5_s.jpg

I'm pretty much lost as I've never worked with proper 3D programs. I'm used to Photoshop with everything contained in a single psd and relative styles, brushes, etc.

ETA: I tried opening the obj files with UVMAPPER...
cybertenko_ironmask_conf.obj opens but I can't apply the textures from the project.
cybertenko_ironmask_fig.obj won't open at all.

i sent you message.. brb

check your messages

a reply to: dollukka

Ok, thanks, I saw you PM and replied.

I used GIMP way back in the day for some projects.
Back then , they had several plugins designed to work with Poser files .

a reply to: Gothmog

Thanks for the tip, I'll look into it.

I have GIMP, but never really used it in anger. After nearly two decades of Photoshop, it's uncomfortable to switch over.

Sent you a message how this can be done in photoshop, heading to work now so cya later.

a reply to: Encia22

Daz studio freeware should have no problems - there is a version of vue desprit I used to mess with that allowed direct imports,, also.

you realize that a pretty general description of 3d art - and some really is art - is taking variously available 3d models and arranging them, their lighting & camera angles. so making 3d models & their textures is art. arranging them and creating an image with them is a different type of art.

tuesday i'll be free if you want something very basic. while some of my 3d models come close to being art my composition skills kinda suck, tho

originally posted by: Encia22
a reply to: Gothmog

Thanks for the tip, I'll look into it.

I have GIMP, but never really used it in anger. After nearly two decades of Photoshop, it's uncomfortable to switch over.

Working with GIMP with Poser is an animal all it's own .

Ok, dollukka has been extremely informative, kind and generous, so my problem is sorted.



Thanks to everyone else for their input, advise and offers.

a reply to: Encia22

You are welcome