There are a lot more minor differences between generations that we did not compare directly, for example better nails detail and fingers overall, improved skin quality and other. Genesis 8 figure in clothes designed for Genesis 2.Īnd even if, for some reason, the method above does not work, there are special tools created by professionals, so you can convert your Daz Studio Genesis 8 character into the previous Genesis 3 figure and use all assets that were created for this generation without any problems.
It means that if you try to apply any asset that was designed for any previous Generation, Daz Studio will detect it and ask you from what Generation this asset is, and after user answers a couple of questions, the software will fit the asset on the Daz3d Genesis 8 figure, as can be seen on the following example: But it was designed for the older, Genesis 2 generation. But what exactly does it mean? Imagine scrolling down the shop and finding the perfect attire for your scene. This word was already said a couple of times. Older versions of Genesis use generic templates that are a lot less powerful.Įyelash properties on Genesis 8 platform, not present on previous generations. The Powerpose tool is especially powerful in making facial expressions on Daz3d Genesis 8 characters, because they have their own template. This tool, just as any other, can be found along the path Window > Panes(Tabs), where you can open any window available in the Daz Studio. Powerpose is a tool that introduces the user to a click and drag interface, where you can change positions of different elements of your character. The genesis 8 daz figure has a superior pose that takes less place and is easier to work with. As could be seen in the screenshot above, figures have different default poses.To learn more about these features and others, it is better to compare the Genesis 8 daz platform directly to Genesis 3, you can check this comparison in the next section.Īs can be seen on screenshot – there is no vast noticeable difference between the figures on the first glance.īut if you start taking a closer look on the details, such as skin, brows and eyes, you can see that the figure on the right looks a bit better and more realistic, while the left figure is a bit more cartoony.īut a lot more differences can be seen if you go further and check other features: Worked out flexibility and articulation.Wide facial expressions settings with PowerPose tool.Morphing that allows to characters, body types and other details to create unique characters.High quality bending of heels and toes that allows to support most different shoe types.Dramatically improved skin, its details and natural depth.Enhanced details and realism on figures toes, fingers and nail beds.Other features that are included in Daz3d Genesis 8 are: The backward-compatibility of Daz Studio Genesis 8 means that almost every asset and item that has been created for previous generations Genesis, Genesis 2 or Genesis 3 are compatible with Daz Studio Genesis 8 and can be used.
One of the main features of the Daz3d Genesis 8 platform is its backward-compatibility with previous generations of Genesis. And to avoid confusion with why the eighth model of a figure, for example Victoria 8, was developed on the basis of Genesis 4. So, if you want the best figure, even though it can be more demanding, then Daz Genesis 8 is definitely worth using.Ībout the version situation – Genesis versions 4 through 7 simply do not exist, the names jumped from 3 immediately to 8, since most of the characters and figures available in the program reached their 8th iteration, while Genesis launched only its 4th generation. The first thing anyone should understand is that each subsequent generation of Genesis is an improved version compared to the previous one.