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Almost Human (Part 1)
3D Render by slofkoskyThe assignment had been simple.
Gain his trust.
Get close.
Leave no witnesses.
She had completed every objective exactly as programmed.
So why couldn't she leave?
The smoke curled upward in the darkness. Somewhere beneath layers of synthetic skin and carefully written code, a feeling she could not identify refused to let go.
It felt remarkably human.
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Created for the Sexy Robot Contest 3
Model is Mousso's Mara and possibly Mousso's River HD's skin.
This took two weeks to finish. More because of headspace and trying so many different models, hair, poses, etc. Moving her hair forward, covered her face just enough that I hated it. So I left it "unaffected" by gravity like it's a synthetic wig. Put an alternate hair AND character I was messing with in another slot before I tried the robot add-ons.
NO AI of course, just post edits in the free Affinity Canva and Google Snapseed.
PART 2 here:
https://www.renderhub.com/gallery/96560/almost-human-part-2
Gain his trust.
Get close.
Leave no witnesses.
She had completed every objective exactly as programmed.
So why couldn't she leave?
The smoke curled upward in the darkness. Somewhere beneath layers of synthetic skin and carefully written code, a feeling she could not identify refused to let go.
It felt remarkably human.
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Created for the Sexy Robot Contest 3
Model is Mousso's Mara and possibly Mousso's River HD's skin.
This took two weeks to finish. More because of headspace and trying so many different models, hair, poses, etc. Moving her hair forward, covered her face just enough that I hated it. So I left it "unaffected" by gravity like it's a synthetic wig. Put an alternate hair AND character I was messing with in another slot before I tried the robot add-ons.
NO AI of course, just post edits in the free Affinity Canva and Google Snapseed.
PART 2 here:
https://www.renderhub.com/gallery/96560/almost-human-part-2
Hi,
Great atmosphere and, as always, lots of narrative details-well done!
I haven't been around much lately, too much work.. :s
Great atmosphere and, as always, lots of narrative details-well done!
I haven't been around much lately, too much work.. :s
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slofkosky
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Sat, Jun 06I very appreciate it Keld! Too much work makes for an unhappy life. Unless of course you love your work, and in that case... carry on. Thanks again!
WOW! This is fantastic, Thomas. The story had me wanting to see if she explores that feeling more or if her cybernetic brain overwrites the code seeing it as an error?!? Your lighting and posing blow me away every time. I should be used to them by now, but I am in awe each time. Good luck with the contest, my sweet friend <3
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slofkosky
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Sat, Jun 06I too wondered if there should be more to the story... maybe. But, how I've been lately with art, it's getting harder to find the time and motivation. But, we must all persist!
Also thank you for commenting on the lighting. I was afraid that I'm getting too HDRI like on my work, but it's also an area that I have been trying to push myself all within Daz. Oh oh, did you try the new Daz Studio 6? Or possibly the Beta before the release? I love how fast things load and operate.
Also thank you for commenting on the lighting. I was afraid that I'm getting too HDRI like on my work, but it's also an area that I have been trying to push myself all within Daz. Oh oh, did you try the new Daz Studio 6? Or possibly the Beta before the release? I love how fast things load and operate.
KACreativeDesigns
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Sat, Jun 06I totally understand about it sometimes getting hard to find the time and motivation. But, yes we must persist. I know for me, my artwork is an extension of my mind and heart. If I don't create art, I feel like something is broken inside me. Does that make sense?
You are a master lighter, Thomas. I don't think it is too HDRI at all. I just installed Daz 6 (I think it installed at least) I tried to also keep Daz 4.24, but I'm sure if I was successful at that either! LOL I not the best technically when it comes to Daz. I'm looking forward to seeing how Daz 6 works. I believe you said back in the Daz gallery that you had been using the Beta. Do you like it?
You are a master lighter, Thomas. I don't think it is too HDRI at all. I just installed Daz 6 (I think it installed at least) I tried to also keep Daz 4.24, but I'm sure if I was successful at that either! LOL I not the best technically when it comes to Daz. I'm looking forward to seeing how Daz 6 works. I believe you said back in the Daz gallery that you had been using the Beta. Do you like it?
slofkosky
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Tue, Jun 09It's been a more positive than not experience for me at least. I feel these things are much faster:
-Loading and Saving
-Moving a character around. ie grab a hand and move the arm around in real time
-Loading figures into the scene, materials, etc.
About the same:
-dforce
-Final render time
Slower:
-Viewport when in iray mode and rotating the scene around
Changes:
-All of your settings are reset to the default environment
-The "Surfaces" tab, going to the sub-"Presets" tab, everything is just combined together.
-Crashed on me twice in the last week
All in all, the speed is an incredible improvement. I use to be so frustrated that when I move an arm, it could take a minute or longer just to catch up. That's pretty much gone now.
Sorry for the long reply my friend. Hope you are doing incredible!
-Loading and Saving
-Moving a character around. ie grab a hand and move the arm around in real time
-Loading figures into the scene, materials, etc.
About the same:
-dforce
-Final render time
Slower:
-Viewport when in iray mode and rotating the scene around
Changes:
-All of your settings are reset to the default environment
-The "Surfaces" tab, going to the sub-"Presets" tab, everything is just combined together.
-Crashed on me twice in the last week
All in all, the speed is an incredible improvement. I use to be so frustrated that when I move an arm, it could take a minute or longer just to catch up. That's pretty much gone now.
Sorry for the long reply my friend. Hope you are doing incredible!
Wonderful... i like the atmosphere. Wish you good luck, but i'm pretty sure you will win something !
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slofkosky
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Tue, Jun 09Thank you so very much Facesart! I really appreciate you saying and I too wish you the best of luck in the contest too!
slofkosky
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Tue, Jun 09I love your animated gif's. They're always fun to see and this one is strange but very comical too! The way he stretches his mouth just busts me up.
Thank you Sza Trippie!
Thank you Sza Trippie!
slofkosky
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Wed, Jun 10I thank you so very much RenderStar! Damn! You create such amazing ladies.
RenderStar_6980
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Thu, Jun 11Thanks man I try. I usually keep it pretty simple but man your renders are something else.
Hi Tom, once again, a wonderful, evocative atmosphere that lets the viewer not only see the scene but also feel it. I really like the lighting. No matter how it was created, it looks exactly how I'd want it to in a similar situation.
Yeah, I wonder what the cyborg lady is up to? Probably depends on exactly how those three rules were programmed? And how far her system has learned to learn...
Great job...
Yeah, I wonder what the cyborg lady is up to? Probably depends on exactly how those three rules were programmed? And how far her system has learned to learn...
Great job...
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Wed, Jun 10Thank you so much Samara! I have a short five scene/story lined up... just don't know if I can finish it. So, not really wanting to start it because of that.
I always appreciate what you have to say and yeah, it got me thinking about what where her old programming ends, and new routines take her. That's how the story has evolved. Thank you my friend for the question!
I always appreciate what you have to say and yeah, it got me thinking about what where her old programming ends, and new routines take her. That's how the story has evolved. Thank you my friend for the question!
slofkosky
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Wed, Jun 10Thank you very much shedofjoy! I appreciate you saying. It took a little time but I'm glad it's done now too. 
My jaw: Dropped
Idea of submitting a contest entry: Dropped
Please add both on the floor of this masterpiece.
Fingers crossed!
Idea of submitting a contest entry: Dropped
Please add both on the floor of this masterpiece.
Fingers crossed!
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slofkosky
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Wed, Jun 10I hope you are NOT saying you are not entering. You should absolutely enter the contest MSRender! You do amazing imagery and who knows what the judges are thinking when looking at entries.
Thank you by the way.
Thank you by the way.
definitely almost human i like the concept and the story. you are a real master in it. your artwork deserves to win. wishing you good luck, tom
i like the concept and the story. you are a real master in it. your artwork deserves to win. wishing you good luck, tom REPLY
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Tue, Jun 16Eligodesign! I really appreciate you and thank you for stopping by. I honestly think it's a little too dark so might give it a little more pop before the contest is over. Thanks again!
I really love the way you used the light here...just enough to create a sense of edge and depth. Very restrained and masterful!
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Tue, Jun 16I so appreciate it 808state! I was thinking it's a little too dark, might go back and give it just a little more punch of lighting. Thank you once again!
Wow! Awesome scene! I like all the little details like the discarded clothing on the floor!
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Tue, Jun 16Thank you for noticing ElorOnceDark! I moved the original scene around quite a bit to get exactly what I wanted for the image. I appreciate your time and comment.
An absolutely wonderful and thought-provoking artwork. The concept is brilliantly presented and may be far closer to reality than we imagine. Top marks all round.
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Tue, Jun 16I so appreciate it signshop my friend! Been looking at your latest images and... just... WOW! Great stuff.
Awesome work! I really love how you light your scenes and how you set the emotional stage for your image and accompanying story! Best of luck with the competition!
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Tue, Jun 16I very much appreciate it Ascint! I too wish you best of luck in the competition and thank you for your time.
Very nice atmosphere kind of film noir style. Also like that the robot styling is very subtle. Nice!
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Sun, Jun 21I very much appreciate it AndyMac! Yeah, I wanted gritty, contrasty look to it so I'm glad that it shows through.
this is just absolutely AWESOME! you always make me soooo glad i took the time to look - that's what makes you a total fave of mine!!
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Sun, Jun 21Saidge my dear that is so very very very kind of you! I just looked real quickly and see that you did it, you entered the contest! Woot! Woot!
Saidge42
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Sun, Jun 21hahaha!! yup, the couch cushions proved fruitful 
you're more than welcome, always!
you're more than welcome, always!
slofkosky
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Sun, Jun 21I really appreciate you saying snow child, your imagery lighting is superb!
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