Color Match Basics: Lesson 1 (0.8.0-beta Only)

[@Ringwraith19]

Thank you! This is along the lines of what I need. Not too much content at once so the training can be short and thorough. Honestly what I'd sure like is just a series of short videos showing how you go about HueForging various images and getting to watch, learn, and refer to later.

[@nlagas]

This beta convinced me to buy the perpetual professional. This is exactly how my brain is wired contrary to color aware I’m still struggling with. Excellent work! This is genius.

[@hueforging]

Great to hear!

[@fredericlallement2971]

That's a great shot in the good direction ! WOW I should have waited to see it before starting my today's print ( "color match" test ! ;) )

[@kriscastner2010]

So looking forward to this making it into the regular personal use version. Will make converting personal pictures into hueforge stls that would otherwise take hours. Thank you for your continued work on this amazing software. My 3d printers have become art machines now more than anything.

[@ChivasKimber]

Man this program is coming along nicely. Can't wait to play around with it a bit!

[@KaliKavala]

Color images has been always been a nightmare to make. I am glad to see this implemented and explained. Would try it out . Thanks for sharing and continuing to improve HF

[@McRibz79]

Wow, that looks amazing. I bet it gets quite complex with multiple colors.

[@hueforging]

It does, but it's not so much getting the colors, but getting them to be smooth and continuous that takes the work.

[@Xgxmissfire]

yo!!!! finally, im so happy i bought the commercial version. this is fire

[@Mathoose]

Keep your eyes out in the discord. This color match is the real deal and you’re going to see some crazy stuff posted soon

[@lucasperies6952]

great video, exactly what i needed

[@hueforging]

Glad it helped

[@damiantosd8720]

Yesssssss an image I was struggling with I just solved with this.

[@deemon328]

This is extremely helpful for me to break out of greyscale, thank you! Are you planning to do another video like this with more colors?

[@hueforging]

Yes that is the plan. Hopefully one more tonight but then it will be at least a week before the next one

[@Gliposy]

What a great feature! When can standard users expect to get the colormatch update?

[@aiboffin295]

Second, I can't wait to try this!!

[@hueforging]

There isn't a date yet, but given how much architecture changed and the amount of UI adjustment I expect this beta to run a couple of months.

[@chriswesley594]

"Make sure everything's set as normal" - how would I know what's normal? I'm here exactly because I don't know how to use this thing!"

[@hueforging]

For color match, it is expected you know the basics of how HueForge works. If you don't, color match will be very very hard.

[@chriswesley594]

@@hueforging So, as a new user to the program, how do I learn Hueforge? There is no manual, as far as I can see, only uour videos.

[@hueforging]

There are much more basic videos (end to end and sliders demystified for instance), and there is a start at HueForge.wiki in particular explaining how color pop and color aware work.

[@TinTalon]

Would have been nice to know in the beginning that this was only available currently to the commercial tier as it is only beta and betas are only open to the commercial tier. I was trying everything to follow along but my screen looked different and no edit image and other options could not be found. I will revisit once released. Looks very promising.

[@hueforging]

Sorry, I thought that my emails and posts about color match being a commerical only beta would cover that, but I can see how the video by itself doesn't indicate that

[@TinTalon]

@@hueforging I got an email about a new version of hueforge yes. It does say that betas are part of commercial tier yes. But no where on the email does it mention color match or that color match is beta. Maybe I did not receive that email? I can forward what I received if you would like. No worries. I know now.

[@hueforging]

You are right, I don't mention Color Match specifically in the email. I have changed the video title to include 0.8.0-beta Only so hopefully that is clearer.

[@TinTalon]

@@hueforging Thank you sir. I am definitely excited to try color matching. I am still very new to HueForge, but I have enjoyed it so far.

[@Pete-ku4mp]

Hi this is really great content, thank you. Are you officially connected to the hueforge software?

[@hueforging]

Yes, I wrote it.

[@Pete-ku4mp]

@@hueforging thank you! I’ve had hueforge on the back burner to checkout and probably purchase a personal use copy first to get acquainted then later some commercial use. These videos will definitely accelerate that. Thanks for an awesome product and great content.

[@hueforging]

Great to hear. To be transparent, Color Match is not currently in the Personal Use version. It is a beta only feature right now, but will come to Personal Use when it leaves beta.

[@Izmirization]

holding ctrl and dragging on the slider in the mesh core does not clone the colour as it does in the follow along video on a mac. Nor does ctrl drag from the photo work. Found a work around by dragging from filament library into the slider. Loving the new tech though and having fun in beta, looking forward to the full release

[@hueforging]

You need to use Command+Option on Mac. I didn't realize this was an issue until after the video was released.

[@mikebal7777]

This looks a lot better than the current color work arounds, do we have any ETA on release?

[@hueforging]

Not yet. I've got a bugfix build coming to the beta soon, but haven't touched any UI issues yet. I suspect a month or two.

[@mikebal7777]

@@hueforging I appreciate all your efforts, and will wait and pretend to be patient :P

[@ognightrider8730]

Love it

[@psychedelarte7257]

thanks

[@chriswesley594]

Oh, and there is no "edit image" option to turn on (v0.7.3).

[@hueforging]

Correct, that feature is not in v0.7.3

[@ZOMBIEHEADSHOTKILLER]

i appear to be missing the "tutorials" folder. updated to 0.7.3....checked every single folder,.... still no such folder or its files. tried to follow along with a different pic, for shits and giggles, but no option to "edit image" is available as shown on your screen, nor is the "alternate edit" you can see below it......they are simply not their either. i double checked the updates, now says i need 0.80, but that is not listed on the downloads page

[@HK-oc3pn]

Same problem here

[@OfficialLivingPro]

You will need the comercial version for the beta. If you got the personal version already. start buying the commercail and in the checkout put in this code PUUPGRADE

[@hueforging]

The response is correct. Color match is currently in beta and beta released go to Commerical tiers. You can upgrade or be patient and it will come to personal use after the beta period.

[@ZOMBIEHEADSHOTKILLER]

@@hueforging gotchya....in the future, it would be helpful if you start the video out with that ( i see your new video mentions it in the tittle) i just have the personal use version.... when can i expect to get the release of the version that lets me follow this tutorial?....... ive been having fun, but getting the right colors, in the right places, has been impossible, so im excited to learn to do it.

[@hueforging]

I updated this title too, to me (given that I live this every day) Color Match and 0.8.0-beta are synonyms, so I forget that for others this isn't the case. I don't have a firm end date but given the size/complexity of this update, I suspect there will likely be at least a couple months in this beta period. But when it's done there should be a better implementation with pretty complete tutorial/documentation.

[@nightknights8720]

Is this beta going to be available for Mac users ( commercial) I just purchased it couple of days ago

[@hueforging]

The beta is already released for MacOS and Linux yes. I released them all at the same time.

[@metarts]

Ich bekomme auch keine Updates ? Wieso findet man die nicht ?

[@hueforging]

If your order number is earlier than 9217 you likely need to follow these directions to get access to the downloader. shop.thehueforge.com/blogs/news/how-to-get-hueforge-v0-6-4-windows-and-macos?ose=false

[@mza1979m]

2 months later and still no "color match' option for the personal license. It's probably important to mention this limitation at the beginning of the video.

[@hueforging]

It's in the title. And I'm aiming at early November

[@chriswesley594]

"Go ahead and grab the red and blue ball image from the tutorials folder". I don't see any tutorials folder. I see tls, tools, projects, renderers, et. - but nothing called anything like "tutorials". Great start. What am I missing?

[@hueforging]

Correct, the tutorial folder isn't in v0.7.3

[@chriswesley594]

@@hueforging Entorely unhelpful. Again - I am adrift. If you've made the decision to forego a manual in favour of videos, and those videos are out of date, then you've left me and everyone else with nowhere to go. I suppose I could go to your Discord server and beg for help from the public but this isn't my idea of fun. You already told me I have totally misunderstood how yourt program works and should watch these videos, so here I am and I have to say it isn't helping.

[@hueforging]

It's extremely hard to help someone from the text description "it's not working". The Discord or Facebook groups allow posting images of your attempts and allow more experienced users the ability to see where you are going wrong.

[@julyh6402]

I haven´t found the question, but when it will be (approximately) released for personal users, and how to update huforge? It´s a great program but struggling with color images.

[@hueforging]

It is still going to be a month or two at this point. And you will get an email from Digital Downloads Pro with the update when it comes out.

[@julyh6402]

@@hueforging cannot wait, thank you :)

[@l.l.3073]

I'm very confused as to where the tutorial folder is at since I dont have any folder called "tutorial" and the "Project" folder doesnt have this... also no color match in the "Luminance" drop down.

[@hueforging]

See my previous response.

[@metarts]

Bei mir gibt es keinen Color Match ?!

[@hueforging]

If you are not a commerical tier user, you will have to wait for the beta period to end.

[@chriswesley594]

You say "Unlike color aware and color pop, that don't really do anything for you..." - Im confused. So why do these modes exist?!

[@hueforging]

They don't do things automatically, you have to put your colors in the right places. Color Match puts the places by your colors.

[@StéphaneHuguel]

I'm sorry but It took a lot of time for me to realize that the Control Button seams not tou work on a Mac computer. (The key is (I suppose instead of "Control") "command" but it is not possible to put the color I want on the mesh core ;( It may be a bug of the Beta version ?

[@hueforging]

You can use Command+Option on MacOS

[@StéphaneHuguel]

@@hueforging Thank you It's working right now ;)

[@mbukhave]

I know I'm from Denmark so bear with me, maybe the language can be a problem. I've tried everything and done the same with all the videos showing what to do in Hugeforge - it just doesn't work. One of the videos shows something called color aware, when I use it it looks completely wrong - and yes, I have set everything as shown in the video. Hope I can get some help or am I going to have to give a star in trustpilot.

[@hueforging]

Color Match is different from Color Aware and will not give the same results. If you do not yet have access to color match (you are not a commercial backer) then this will not work for you yet. Once the beta period is over, it will be released to Personal Use buyers.

[@emmanuelseyssens7379]

When will it be available for non commercial tier users, pliz' ?

[@hueforging]

I don't have an end date. The bugs and interface issues have to be addressed first. I'm guessing it will be at least a couple of months.

[@emmanuelseyssens7379]

@@hueforging Thx. I'm really looking forward to this upgrade. It looks awsome. ;)

[@INKARZ]

Does it price of software price done up?😮

[@hueforging]

Yes, given the expanded capabilities, HueForge prices were raised on August 19th.

[@HK-oc3pn]

Where is the link to the v0.8 Beta? Your downloads page only shows v0.7's

[@OfficialLivingPro]

You will need the comercial version for the beta. If you got the personal version already. start buying the commercail and in the checkout put in this code PUUPGRADE

[@hueforging]

The beta is for Commerical tiers as they always have been.

[@Cody_Spaghetti]

where do i find the ball???

[@hueforging]

It's linked in the description if you are on MacOS or Linux. Otherwise it's in the HueForge folder

[@Silveraga]

Damn just found out color match is locked to commercial users...

[@hueforging]

For right now. It will release to everyone in the not too distant future

[@chriswesley594]

Ahhh. Color match is also not a thing anymore. Ho hum. Standard, maybe? This ain't fun.

[@hueforging]

Color Match is a thing but it's not in the personal use version because it is currently a beta feature that's why the title is 0.8.0-beta only

[@chriswesley594]

@@hueforging So why is ther no mention whatsoever in your video about that? All I have is your videos. I've wasted a log of time trying to understand Hueforge and so far I have not been able to preapre anything worth printing.

[@hueforging]

Please look at the title of the video. Also, I'm guessing you are trying to prepare an incredibly complicated image without first learning how the basics work. Lots of people make amazing images with the resources provided in earlier versions. I recommend trying an image with fire colors to start with.

[@l.l.3073]

Why out put a program lesson user cant use? Im more frustrated with the program then it is helpful as i paid for a full program that is missing functions thanks... recommend not buying till the actual full program is released.

[@OfficialLivingPro]

You will need the comercial version for the beta. If you got the personal version already. start buying the commercail and in the checkout put in this code PUUPGRADE

[@hueforging]

As it says in the update email, the beta is for Commerical backers. If you have a commerical licence but can't find the v0.8.0-beta-1 exe, you can contact me at the store chat and I'll figure out where your email is.

[@venados65]

@@hueforging Its your product you do what you want. But I don't see the reasoning for commercial licenses getting some stuff before everyone else. if you truly want the best feedback and build a single community of users this is not the way of doing it.

[@hueforging]

@@venados65 There are multiple reasons to do it this way. First, this is a set of new features and it is of benefit to those who paid extra to have them and be able to produce products that are not otherwise available. They paid more than other users, they should get that benefit. Second, of course for me this DOES encourage people to pay the modest upgrade fee (after coupon PUUPGRADE). Given my very inexpensive Personal Use license, having a source of continued revenue and an inducement to upgrade is beneficial to me both financially and to keep the project going. Third, Beta releases are around new features, with steeper learning curves, and more likely to have bugs etc. This build in particular is a big refactoring of how HueForge works internally and as a result is going to be buggier. It is much better to release this as a more limited release to hit a larger quantity of test systems (there has already been a crash bug found that was missed in testing because of test platform limitations) vs releasing it to the entire user base all at once. I have been handling Beta's like this since the start (I announced this policy before I sold my first license) and have been very open that Color Match was going to be a Beta for sure and likely for a couple of months given the size of the work that was done. I am constantly trying to make sure my policies are user friendly as possible with a very inexpensive Personal Use license, a discounted upgrade system and very generous terms within the commercial tiers (you do not need to maintain that license to keep selling products you made under the first purchase period). This system will remain in place. Plus a household license and no annoying key management.

[@l.l.3073]

@hueforging "Personal (one time) - Unlimited Personal Use, all features included." Copy and pasted the above from your website. Now saying business and personal is different is false advertising.