Over these many years since our release of Dawn Special Edition, we’ve made some dramatic improvements to our Dawn figure, worthy of a second edition.
This new base geometry mesh has been methodically re-sculpted for an optimal layout. This is a purely quad mesh now; no triangles to be found. Based on feedback from concerned artists and customers, new default shapes for her body and face have been created, for a more neutral yet still appealing look. Great care has been taken to balance mesh optimization and still retain the ability to achieve extreme morph shapes for the body and face. Dawn 2 has the mesh to support such morphs as needed for an emaciated skin and bones Zombie, or Body builder, or even rather curvy or obese shapes. Muscle groups on her torso can be morphed, as well as vertebral spinous processes, and even rib shape morphs can be achieved without the need for high resolution post work.
The texture template has also been reworked for greater control and an easier flow to create from, based on input we’ve received from this artist community. The new texture itself can be used as a merchant resource with required details in the included ReadMe file (also linked on this page).
As expected, a new hairstyle is included with this new figure, with several texture color offerings. Also, a new bikini has been modeled, with a variety of textures added, and fitted to her mesh.
Dawn 2 has been set up meticulously to work optimally for Poser and Daz Studio, with files for both. Still even more has been done for this new girl, and we’re confident you’ll be happy to embrace her. In addition to the many facial and body morphs, she has a new rig set up for Poser users. The rig has been optimized with a facial rig to create facial shapes and expressions on their own, or to work in tandem with the supplied morphs. This new Poser rigging also includes breast bones for greater control and fine tuning.
It is our great pleasure to present to you our new Dawn 2. We are confident you will enjoy working with this new and improved figure, with more support to come.
Dawn 2 is dedicated to the memory of our dear friend and HiveWire partner, Lisa Buckalew. We miss you so much.
-Chris, Paul & Alisa
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WHAT'S INCLUDED & FEATURES
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Included
Dawn 2.0 .cr2 for Poser 11.2 and higher
Dawn 2 Bikini .cr2 for Poser 11.2 and higher
Dawn 2 Bun Hair .cr2 for Poser 11.2 and higher
Dawn 2.0 .duf for DAZ Studio 4.20 and higher
Dawn 2 Bikini .duf for DAZ Studio 4.20 and higher
Dawn 2 Bun Hair .duf for DAZ Studio 4.20 and higher
NOTE: All figures load without textures applied
Texture resource pack for Dawn 2.0 textures for PSR and DS (textures may be used as a Merchant Resource - see Terms of Use in ReadMe file)
Poser and Daz Studio face and body MATs included (not for use as Merchant Resource)
Bikini and MATs with morphs for the Base and Head and Body Shapes
Bun Hair and MATs with morphs for the Base and Head and Body Shapes
10 Base poses
Base morph INJ and REM files for Poser
Base Morph .dsf files for DAZ Studio
All of Dawn's morphs are located in her body group so that you don't have to hunt and peck around trying to find the master control dials for any body part morph.
POSER: Inject all morphs prior to adding conforming Hair or Bikini figures, to ensure morphs follow. If a conforming figure is added first, you will need to unconform then re-conform the figure to Dawn 2.0.
PLEASE READ our ReadMe file for information on use of the product, full list of morphs and materials, etc.
IMPORTANT - there are 11 zip files for this product - one for Poser only, one for DAZ Studio only, 8 texture files REQUIRED FOR BOTH PROGRAMS, and a Template zip file.
Special thanks to our Beta team and former QAV team, Virtual World, and the Poser and DAZ Studio communities at large, for their help in the development of this figure!
Software: Poser Pro 11, DAZ Studio 4 With IRAY
