The Creative Cart : Aeon Soul Meets the Digivault

This tutorial by Dartanbeck explores some of the very best content from vendors Aeon Soul and The DigitVault. The Creative Cart series are tutorials giving you live walkthroughs and demonstrations of sets, characters, and use of DAZ Studio, with recommendations of content, tools and workfllows.

Dartanbeck loves to show you how to integrate and maximize the use of this content so that you can create dynamic, cohesive, and visually stunning scenes and animations!

This tutorial is for you if you are in one of these situations:

• You're a digital artist looking to learn and enhance your DAZ 3D skills.
• You enjoy experimenting with textures, shaders, and morphs.

This is for you if you want to accomplish:

• Seamlessly incorporating intricate character designs into your projects.
• Creating immersive and detailed scenes with unique elements from DigiVault and clothing content from Aeon Soul
• Streamlining your workflow with advanced tools and tips for efficient 3D animation.

Video format and length : 1 hour 44 minutes (.MP4)

About the Presenter Dartanbeck

Dartanbeck began his Digital Art journey by painting game tiles for tabletop fantasy games. He then became a texture artist for 3d game characters for a world-wide gaming community from which he has received several Hall of Fame awards. This immediately sparked his desire to create digital animations in the form of movies or shorts and has been dedicated to that pursuit ever since.

Now as a Daz 3d published artist, he has released several environment kits for Carrara software – specifically designed with animated movie makers in mind, plus released two character animation packs.

Dartanbeck is currently animating using Daz Studio and Carrara software and is having a lot of fun and success with it. Throughout his animation projects, he loves to share his experiences to help others to succeed as well.

His animation workflow includes Daz Studio with a collection of add-on plugins, Carrara 8.5 Pro, PD Howler, Affinity Photo, DaVinci Resolve, HitFilm and Magix MusicMaker Premium.

Dartanbeck lives in a small fishing city in Wisconsin and loves the changing seasons and has always been at home in the wilderness. He has spent his career chiseling custom stonework, designing and building cliff extensions, waterfalls, ponds, walls, patios… even custom outdoor furniture made of stone. He is also a performing musician.

What's Included and Features

• The Creative Cart : Aeon Soul Meets the Digivault
• Video 1 : 1 hour 44 minutes (.MP4)
  • 00:00 Dartanbeck introduces Aeon Soul and the Digivault vendors, highlighting their creative work and what makes their content stand out.
  • 00:02 Discussing Eon Soul's artwork, history, and limited edition releases.
  • 00:04 Modifying Victoria 4 models; transitioned Genesis figures and their attires.
  • 00:06 Nova hair customization, including sci-fi and cyberpunk styles.
  • 00:08 Hair color adjustment using intuitive color pickers.
  • 00:10 Exploring different hairstyles and their compatibility with various costumes.
  • 00:12 Detailed reviews of Aeon Soul products and their impeccable texture quality.
  • 00:14 Talking about Eon Soul’s limited edition pieces and the cohesive design of their work.
  • 00:16 Description of DigiVault’s The Artifact and comments on its creative structure.
  • 00:18 Insight into combining multiple Daz3D elements to create detailed scenes.
  • 00:20 In-depth look at DigiVault’s Hard Target and other integrated pieces.
  • 00:22 Overview of different futuristic and fantasy designs by Eon Soul.
  • 00:24 Explaining the creative flexibility stemming from DigiVault’s modular designs.
  • 00:26 Delving into how different preset designs change the overall look and feel.
  • 00:28 Using different shader and color options to customize outfits creatively.
  • 00:30 Detailed breakdown of settings and shaders for customizing character garments.
  • 00:32 Variety of textures and materials from Eon Soul’s collections for personalized designs.
  • 00:34 Discussions on using shaders to achieve realistic displacement and effects.
  • 00:36 Highlighting DigiVault’s imaginative and cohesive architecture.
  • 00:38 Reviewing the DigiVault's Silent City and its practical uses in scenes.
  • 00:40 Combining different assets to build complex, richly detailed scenes.
  • 00:42 Detailed walkthrough of DigiVault settings and interaction with Eon Soul designs.
  • 00:44 Methods for integrating animated smoke and clouds into scenes.
  • 00:46 Creating intricate scenes and backgrounds by combining elements.
  • 00:48 Exploring star-dome materials and using various space background settings.
  • 00:50 Techniques for adjusting star-dome luminance and materials for desired effects.
  • 00:52 Discussion on various space renders and how to implement them in scenes.
  • 00:54 Detailed explanation of star-dome presets and textures for space backgrounds.
  • 00:56 Using depth of field in animations to create more lifelike movements.
  • 00:58 Steps to build camera rigs that enhance animation workflow.
  • 01:00 Describing methods to integrate different scene subsets into existing animations.,
  • 01:02 Demonstrating the application of Genesis figures and camera angles in animations.,
  • 01:04 Utilizing test renders and optimized camera settings for cinematic effects.,
  • 01:06 Detailed explanation of proper depth of field settings for achieving realistic blur.,
  • 01:08 Combining interactive elements for creating dynamic animations.,
  • 01:10 Building camera rigs to maximize the potential of animation scenes.,
  • 01:12 Sharing efficient tips to enhance workflow in animation projects.,
  • 01:14 Demonstration of merging and using existing animation rigs in different scenes.,
  • 01:16 Practical insights on setting up and animating intricate scene details.,
  • 01:18 Tips for achieving realistic movement in animated scenes using in-place walks.,
  • 01:20 Methods to seamlessly integrate character movements with pre-rendered scenes.,
  • 01:22 Techniques for layering animated elements to create lush, detailed environments.,
  • 01:24 Benefits of using pre-made rigs to reduce time and effort in animation projects.,
  • 01:26 Combining various assets, materials, and textures for visual consistency.,
  • 01:28 Exploring whimsical character designs and implementing magical damage effects.,
  • 01:30 Steps to convert Genesis 3 figures to Genesis 8 with customized settings.,
  • 01:32 Explanation of methods for applying dForce modifiers to non-dForce items.,
  • 01:34 Demonstrating in-depth settings for dynamic strength and material density.,
  • 01:36 Importance of proper material settings for dynamic simulations.,
  • 01:38 Integration of props and accessories in animated sequences for added realism.,
  • 01:40 Overview of all DigiVault’s "Stardomes" features for space-oriented scenes.,
  • 01:42 Encouraging experimentation with shadows and lighting for realistic effects.,
  • 01:44 Explaining the use of "Stardomes" shaders and their customization options.,
  • 01:46 Final thoughts.

Install Types:

DazCentral, DIM, Manual Install

Where to buy: Daz3d

Publish date: February 18, 2025