Getting Started with Headshot 2.0 | Headshot 2.0 Plug-in Tutorial

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Headshot v2 offers a number of major improvements over the previous version to help you produce more accurate and detailed custom heads for use in your projects. You now also have the option to import in complete head meshes and convert them to fully-functional CC3+ character head meshes and much more! In this tutorial, you’ll be introduced to the basic Mesh workflow in which we import in an OBJ head mesh and convert it into a complete CC3+ Head with full animation capabilities in iClone.
00:00 Intro
01:10 Model Import & Basic Settings
01:40 Step 1: Align Points
03:45 Step 2: Head Gen AI
04:40 Step 3: Mesh Refinement
08:20 Headshot Morphs
09:40 Skin Adjustments
10:34 iClone Export & Further Editing
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[@thenout]

As always, all we're getting is a "getting started" tutorial. I bet my ass there's never gonna be a thorough walkthrough of all the quirks and features, like a real comprehensive in-depth tutorial. I've run into so many issues and shortcomings with Headshot 1 (plus the entire Suite really) that I don't trust Reallusion at all anymore - which is a bummer, since i'm initially hyped enough for updates to finally make the experience worthwhile. I've stated this a gazillion times, both on YT, on FB, in their forums etc, but the fact there's literally no customer interaction shows me how much user quarrels are valued over there. Now, the support did help me out in some projects, but the "errors" were mostly due to program limitations (and quirks, loads of them!) that I wasn't aware of - albeit watching all the tutorials and going through the manual (which is helplessly outdated to boot!). Long story short, I'd happily buy this update, but I'm too tired of Reallusion leaving their customers hanging out to dry.

[@johnb4467]

I had written this in response to a Headshot 1 user who was upset at not getting a free upgrade to v2, but thought I'd post separately here too...since I think they're pretty valid points to keep in mind: "They've added a LOT of very complex technology to the plugin, to where it is more than justified to ask an upgrade cost. Wrap (by R3DS) is a program that does some of the things this new plugin does, and is $670 for a node-locked license -- and $970 for a floating one...with only 1 year of maintenance (upgrades). Comparatively...this is ULTRA-affordable, can be installed on more machines, has much longer support, and doesn't require round-tripping between packages. :)" As one last point, I am very thankful that Reallusion is a 'buy to own' software provider, and not doing subscriptions like [seemingly] everyone else. I'd rather spend the money up-front and know I'll always have access to the features I purchased.

[@thenout]

Your points are solid. YET! The issue with Reallusion products is the incomprehensible amounts of shortcomings that never get adressed in any "tutorial" or featurette. Headshot 1 was an abysmal product by any standard, really. Like having to re-align your viewport to your reference image every.single.time you change perspective in the slightest way - which is quite the necessary thing, rotating around your mesh to see what's what. Afaik there's still no quad or even dual view. The texture projection methods in HS sucked beyond belief. It's such an unripe mess of a product that only looks good in demos. So instead of upping their game and fixing the tons of workflow problems the people have been having, they release a "new" version that presumably still (!) suffers from the same lackluster approach. People are rightfully upset about this nonsense.

[@johnb4467]

@@thenout Yeah, I wasn't wholly satisfied with Headshot 1. Overall I look at Reallusion's portfolio of products and how vastly easier it makes pipeline work, and how less efficient (and borderline impossible) it would be for me without them. I also wholly appreciate that they aren't subscription-based. For reference, I've bought 2 plugins of theirs that I didn't "adore" -- one being Headshot 1, and the other being the iRay renderer. The latter actually works just fine (and looks great), but I wasn't finding it as fast or friendly as other GPU renderers. These days if I need ultra-quality stills, I typically use the Path Tracer in Unreal -- but that didn't exist when the iRay plugin was released. Other GPU renderers have their own oddities as well (Octane, Redshift)...and are sadly subscription based now. :( As far as Headshot 1, well...I've seen users post some AMAZING things that they've done with it. It requires some time after the initial model to look good (SkinGen helps a lot) -- but that's always true of software...there's levels to gaining quality! That I hadn't taken the time to get there...well, that's on me. ;)

[@JamieDunbar]

I wholeheartedly agree that it's worth the extra price. I just wish Reallusion were a little more transparent about their pricing. Nowhere in their videos do they say this is basically a new product rather than an update. In the description there's a link to the "free download", heavily implying it's free. And when I open Character Creator, there's a fairly large update, which you could be forgiven for thinking is Headshot 2. Great products, and well worth what they're charging. But boy is the cost of everything a nightmare to navigate.

[@johnb4467]

@@JamieDunbar Yeah, I had actually thought to myself, "You know...they could have likely avoided people being upset if they hadn't called it Headshot 2.0 and broke the 'new' features out into a new product," but then I immediately afterward thought to myself, "...but, it makes 100% sense to call it Headshot 2.0 -- it'd be confusing to have another head-based plugin called something else...." Since we all see new features added to products pretty often for other companies, for branding purposes it makes sense to iterate. I hadn't run into the confusion on the upgrade price (I had seen the announcement in my email), but I can understand how that would be odd to run into.

[@thenout]

@@johnb4467 Yeah, Reallusion stuff does have a lot going for it. I still use CC4/iclone every one in a while for some of their features. Nevertheless, I have run into so many workflow issues which eventually cost me more time than just doing it "the old way" directly in Blender. My biggest quarrel is not only how opaque their sale structure is, but that their "tutorials" are oftentimes willfully misleading. It's not that their ways won't work, but essential steps in the workflow are just left out. For example, I had a scene where I had a character sit down on a swivel chair, as she sits the chair spins around, and she types something on a keyboard. I used mocap data as a starting point, which had to be adjusted for hand placement etc. Only after a full day of fumbling around I had to acknowledge that there's just some steps you cannot go back to and re-iterate. This renders the whole thing super unflexible, which is a nightmare when a client demands "just a bit of extra animation here... and maybe slower..." etc. This truthfully blew my mind! Their featurettes are always straight forward gigs, but it's never discussed what's under the hood and why and when certain functions do have limitations. In regards to HS1, for all the pomp how great and straight forward it is etc, I was blown away again, for several reasons. Biggest no-no: There's no reference photo side view projection, which leaves the user to manually paint masks and blend the photo projection with some skin shader (I do own SkinGen). I'm not a beginner in 3D, i can do that no problem, but it's a total nightmare to do via CC. Also i cannot store my views, i.e. front view/side view etc with the reference overlay positioned in place as well. So you work on the sides, you need to double check how it looks from the front, go back to the side... and you have to re-align the overlay. This is such a tedious bullshit "workflow", it left me literally speechless. From what I gather, Reallusion makes software that look amazingly intuitive on the front, but once you actively work with it in a somewhat professional manner, the whole thing falls apart. And it's not that I haven't spent enormous amounts of time learning the software. I mean, i paid good bucks for practically their entire product line. Now i'm left with products that are good enough for one or two things, but as a main pipeline / character tool, the whole thing is just ludicrous. Nevertheless, I'm aware there's people out there who find ways to work with it well enough and produce respectable results. I guess i'm expecting it to cater to advanced 3D artists as well. I mean: there's not even a quad view. In a character modeller!! That fact alone keeps blowing my mind...

[@kieronestrada6402]

NICE!! Kai please do a webinar on this so we can really take advantage of these tools!!! Good stuff!!!

[@betapuru]

Thank you for this major update! The added features have significantly expanded my creative possibilities!

[@Yarnhub]

This is going to save so much time and improve our process!

[@gvdjurre]

Those wrinkle maps are such a great addition!

[@sc0rpi0n0]

Love this! Thanks for keep improving the plugin. The image-based headshot should allow multiple reference images as input.

[@RainSoxx]

Also, this does look great. But it's sorely missing the option to mirror point placement, to cut point alignment down to half the time.

[@sathishapple5600]

Amazing.. Similar to Mesh to Metahuman, But its Different. Wrap3ds some features are there!. Good Move...👍

[@LPMOVIESTVS]

also you can upgrade iclone g3 g5 g6 in iclone to come to cc3pus with this headshot just did a test

[@mastjappa]

Can't wait to get my hands on the goodies!

[@NexVice]

Some of the Headshot morph sliders look the same as the main ones in the main tree. Which one should we use at the end? Should we skip the main ones and use Headshot's only?

[@beauteesims]

Worth the purchase 🔥

[@SkyHandOneTen]

I would like to see the full body wrap and adjustments.

[@jumpieva]

so where is this initial .obj coming from?

[@bfstudiosca]

when and where did you get your headshot model in obj format to start

[@diebygaming8015]

Please help, my head looks fine in the "mesh generation" tab, but as soon as i go to "refine mesh" the eyelids get messed up and start going inside out, or into the head etc.. i have tried endlessly adjusting the control points, and redoing the mesh in blender.. currently i can't produce a remotely useable head with headshot 2 due to this

[@imvisuals215]

So, I have to purchase this plug-in again after I have already paid for it. Each update has to be purchased again? That sucks!

[@SkintSNIPER262]

No, because these tools/features didn't exist before so you're not buying "again".

[@imvisuals215]

@@SkintSNIPER262 No I completely understand now. No big deal. I already bought it.

[@sierrafoxtrot1331]

Yeah they are tripping asking us to pay for an update to addon plugin. I'm pulling the plug here, I don't want to support practices like this when we have Blender and other amazing 3D software options. (which offer more free and paid character generators too)

[@SkintSNIPER262]

@@sierrafoxtrot1331 It's not an "update". It's a completely different tool. Some of you guys are spoiled with Blender and think everything should be free. Blender doesn't offer anything that Realillusion is doing. If you want to spend months or years creating characters for a project, be my guest.

[@imvisuals215]

@@sierrafoxtrot1331 the crazy part is headshot two doesn’t even do what it says. There are no full body scans available and headshot 1 creates way better characters. I bought a scanner and everything. I’m back to using the old version. Less work and better results.

[@coloreagencebenin229]

Thank you for this new release, if I already have headshot, should I buy the headshot 2 version or with an update it's good. So clearly how to have headshot 2?

[@berendlange7564]

All that work and still no option to input a side reference!!!!!?????? WTF!?

[@thenout]

Typical Reallusion quality, I feel you man. Looks bombastic in trailers, but for professional workflows... naah.

[@user-kw4fg2iu8h]

Hi! Please tell me how do I make a double eyelid for a character?

[@iliasiosifidis4532]

That one seems useful! I found the previous version useless

[@hopeful_undertone]

Is there a Reallusion app for mobile scanning or are you just relying on third party apps and then import as partial model?

[@aeddychau5690]

Yes, we need third party apps to scan the model and then import them into CC.

[@xiaolan566]

How to attach face to curent body? It's always grey.

[@rshiya5018]

ok now i bought a texturing xyz asset , and when i want to apply the diffuse map , the neckof character become green and i have a terrible looking skin! it looks fine in the base color input node , but in viewport its trash

[@cadcaetutorial2039]

Very nice

[@wegotguns3325]

When can we use this? Paid $199 for it yesterday and cant even use it, just doesnt show up in cc4. (No upgrade discount btw)

[@user-dk9fo5on2r]

Please also upgrade transformer tool in CC4, we need to import geograft from DAZ3D (antenna, horn, wings, fin, male/female anatomy, tails, etc).

[@KiwiHawk-downunder-nz]

Would be nice if when you mention you have another video on something you put a link to it below, we can spend hours looking through Reallusions lists to find these two mentioned videos, and not find them because you don't even give the title.

[@imrenagy8122]

Amazing.

[@3dsmax_metronomus480]

Great update, reallusion! Just a sidenote, but guys, please stop bashing reallusion for wanting you to purchase this update. It is a major update and it is common practice to ask for your money, if a new version is released. Do you think you get free updates the whole lifetime?? Do you get a the newer version of your car when you’ve bought the older one? Jeez..

[@CamIsMac.]

Facts Reallusion has come a long way.

[@Cola-42]

You must be new. There is a reason for the hate.

[@CamIsMac.]

@@Cola-42 no I’ve been using their software for a long time. Though this new release was needed. I know that headshot 2.1 (the free upgrade)would fix most of the concerns. But it’s a business First. In order to have these updates you need money.

[@Why_not_huh]

Facts! Like honestly how do people expect reallusion to keep going? By paying once and getting everything for free? That’s not the way it goes. By giving us free updates everytime they are losing money. They need to make a living too. I’m happy about this! While I can’t get it right a way, when I can I’m snagging this and I’m going to continue to support reallusion every step of the way. IF you hate realllusion people then just don’t buy from them. Stick to blender, it’s a wonder product and it’s free. 😅

[@Cola-42]

​@hcameron90 First, I wasn't talking to you as I've never tagged you. Second, a long time is subjective. How many years is that? Did you not notice what was going on with Reallusion during that time? I agree with you regarding this particular update, but that is usually not the case, and thus the hate exists. They usually don't add any new useful features for free and basically do bug fixes. They create features, but don't add them to their softwares until a big paid update. It's called the Korean grinder for a reason. They also continue to discountinue paid products, the latest being Iray is now officially discountinued with lots of features that needed fixing. Reallusion should not be compared with the likes of Daz and should be thought of as a software for professionals who need it for particular things. It is not a software for hobbyists, not with those prices. If you can live with that, you'll be good. As you continue to pay for Reallusion products, you'll understand what I'm saying. I have paid more than $7,000 over the years for their products. This is easily equivalent to the top products used by professionals.

[@tenfisproductions494]

Does it work on CC 3.44 ?

[@user-og4ym6sb9v]

I'd like to buy it during the 50% off, but honestly, it's hard to tell what's good about 2. I'd like to see a better quality generated from facial photos rather than scans.

[@beyondcinema]

doesn't Mesh to Metahuman basically do the same thing?

[@FPChris]

Should be part of the base application ?

[@rshiya5018]

is there any specific video for making partial mesh?

[@aeddychau5690]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6XZhoyXo7Gdr68si=uzXlrb8aLUtl2hav

[@pitheque]

I've come to better quality results with Headshot 2 than Mesh to Metahuman, as far as resemblance with the original scanned model, so I'm more than satisfied. But I second those who complain about tutorials, there are far too many short tutorials that skip important workflow problems, whereas I'd like to watch consistent tutos that insist on concepts and limitations. The fact that they still offer perpetual licenses is very important for me, I'm grateful for that. By the way, I don't know why CC4 crashes (without any information why) when I import some obj files (head mesh prepared for Headshot 2) generated by Cinema4D, but accepts the same obj file transferred from C4D to Blender and re-exported unchanged by Blender..

[@aeddychau5690]

You can report the issue of the model crashing when imported into C4D to RL's feedback tracker.

[@worst.generation.ever.]

I've used HS1 for a while, and I understand its value and use cases. HS2's advantage over HS1 is soley the mesh workflow discussed in this video, right? Since HS1 generates a head that you then morph into the shape of your reference, I'm not sure I understand the value of HS2's features. Can anyone help me understand? HS2 mesh workflow begins with a generic head model that you adjust to match your pre-exciting head model. Then, you can skin it with a prexisting diffuse map or an image. That is my understanding of the new feature. Please tell me if my understanding is accurate. Both HS1 and HS2 require you to morph the generic head model to match your reference head model. Both HS1 and HS2 skin the models from images and allow you to change/add a diffuse map of your choice. I'm sure I'm not understanding the complexity of HS2. I appreciate any further explanation from a seasoned model creator. Thank you in advance.

[@CamIsMac.]

i feel the same way. at first when I saw this I was amazed, then quickly realized it didn't make my HS1 experience better. if Kai doesn't make a deeper tutorial or show us we can create Digital Double easier then I'm Not Buying it...even though I want it lol

[@user-xr3pp8fv3y]

multiple selection detedted. To use Mesh to Head,please make sure to have only one model selected ... I used my own model character and prompted an error

[@aeddychau5690]

You need to multi-select the mesh in the Scene panel and then go to the Modify panel to find the Merge Mesh button and click it to merge it into one mesh.

[@FPChris]

How do I add hair?

[@incrediblesarath]

Best update ever!

[@cadcaetutorial2039]

Weldon sir

[@raffrex9748]

Wow good move Reallusion! … Will there also be a Bodygen that works in a similar way… To Wrap3DS ?

[@JumboTTV]

Just be aware when they decide to do headshot v3 you'll probably have to pay for it for a 3rd time :(

[@ShortyBlast]

​@@JumboTTVI'm glad that you think they work for charity. Do programmers not get paid? Because I'm pretty sure they're a business with staff, staff that do the work to get these features implemented.

[@ShortyBlast]

​@@JumboTTVAlso, your argument is flawed. They do not owe you these features. When you bought Headshot v1, you did not buy it with the hopes of getting these features implemented. It's basically a new tool now, either use and buy it for convenience, or learn how to do it with existing tools. This IS possible without Headshot v2, you just want it for convenience.

[@erniemey5432]

better to use other software going forward , headshot was shit and this should have being a free upgrade

[@ShortyBlast]

​@@erniemey5432Why though? It's a complete rewrite. 😂 The first one still functions as normal? I don't get why everyone is getting so upset?

[@djinghiskhan9199]

If there's a bug or shortcoming in this product - are you going to make Headshot 3 instead of improving the existing product? I'm noticing a trend with Reallusion.

[@TronikXR]

Now all Reallusion needs is an iClone version of Metahuman Animator that lets you animate CC3+ characters as easily.

[@TheLuisberg]

They already have that. Youc an use your iphone to record facial animations. Unreal Engine copied this from Iclone

[@jumpieva]

@@TheLuisberg the latest one with ue5.2 is insane, are you saying that iclone + livelink with the ue plugin is just as good? i haven't tried it yet cause I need to get a cheap iphone, but I do own the plugin. just want to know where I need to spend most of my time, as i am doing a project with a lot of up close facial/dialogue.

[@garrettbc4234]

Why do we have to transfer to cc3+? Shouldn’t this wrapper work hypothetically for custom characters as well?

[@C4DRS4U]

So you can use all the iClone features (puppets, morphs, lip syncing, wrinkles, etc.) that depend on it being a CC3+ character.

[@Utsab_Giri]

How come you're not using the Normal, Specular, or Utility maps?

[@aeddychau5690]

As the original model is a high-poly model or has normal maps, when generating the character, it will automatically bake new normal maps. You can find them in the Material panel. Specular and Utility maps are also generated automatically. If needed, you can find and edit them in the Material panel.

[@Utsab_Giri]

@@aeddychau5690 In case of 3D Scan Store or VFace assets, how would you use the original textures instead of the automatically generated ones? The Headshot-generated model has a different UV layout.

[@aeddychau5690]

Perhaps you can send the finished character and 3D Scan Store/VFace models to ZBrush and then project these textures.@@Utsab_Giri

[@RainSoxx]

No free upgrade or additional discount for those that purchased HS 1 less than 1 yr ago?

[@ThePrapanch123]

There isnt seem to be, this is reallusion

[@RainSoxx]

@@ThePrapanch123 Yep, unfortunately I know their typical approach all too well. But still good to call them out when they do this, because it is pretty shitty.

[@jackielin5067]

it's $99 for CC/HS1 users. simply login to your member account to get the upgrade

[@AoOniTV]

Wth !? I already bought this plugin !! Why do I have to pay for it again !?

[@Jobutsu]

Edit: Is this not a free upgrade ? It is not appearing in my purchases and I am not able to download from my account.

[@JumboTTV]

Yep they want us to pay again, what a rip smh. This is the final straw for me they are just trying to bleed us dry, they must think we wipe our butts with cash lol.

[@Raitan2008]

$99 bucks.

[@worst.generation.ever.]

don't take my previous comment as a hater comment. i'm genuinely curious to understand if the mesh workflow is the main difference between HS1 and HS2. If so, help me understand how it helps the workflow. When I saw the HS2 announcement, I was genuinely excited, but after reading the info on the website and watching this vid, I'm simply unsure about the advantages. If anyone with professional experience can explain, I'd appreciate it.

[@alamogreenlife]

It must be nice

[@moxopixel]

I'm not confident enough with the ecosystem to buy this yet. I want a standalone program for only headshots. No character creator. The UI UX must be more streamlined too.

[@andregama8068]

How much is this going to cost us?

[@ukmonk]

Awesome! Is this a free upgrade for those of us that have already purchased headshot please?

[@Blood-PawWerewolf]

nope. it’s $99 for HS1 owners. $199 for new buyers.

[@ukmonk]

@@Blood-PawWerewolf OK thank you! At least we get a discount if own HS1. Thanks again!

[@gryphonsegg]

@@Blood-PawWerewolf that is ridiculoous. As much as we have paid for this software, the fact that I paid for HS 1 and now I have to rebuy it? I am getting really tired of this....

[@ShortyBlast]

​@@gryphonseggYou're not rebuying anything. These features are new. You still own Headshot v1. Please... Think logically. You can't rebuy something that you don't have.

[@Raitan2008]

@@gryphonsegg hey, I think $99 is reasonable. we want them to keep making great software, and they can't rest on their laurels for income.

[@honda5746]

Excuse me, but I have a suggestion, but how about selling a tool software for customizing the update function that summarizes all the content called clone cloth from G2 onwards? The operating environment is a proposal of iclone3 ~ and onboard corei3 ~, but thank you very much. 失礼ながら、提案ですが、G2～のclone clothというコンテンツを全部まとめた更新機能カスタマイズのツールソフトを販売してはどうでしょう。動作環境は、iclone3～とオンボードのcorei3～という提案ですが、どうぞよろしくお願いいたします。 And hard shot 2 is good. I can't wait to see what happens next. そして、ハードショット２いいです。今後どうなるか楽しみです。

[@JonCG]

its possible to import my custom hair that created on different App?

[@LIVEYoutubeShorts]

Just bought yesterday the headshot didn’t work

[@sonnenschein1758]

Most of the stuff is unbelievable hard to find /access due to the unclear and more than confusing menu structure..

[@georgeheinz7074]

When @reallusion will update a better "engine render"???? (Not omniverse please) We could pay you a better rendering (ALL IN ONE PLACE) Thanks

[@Raitan2008]

meh...I gave up on that ship coming in a year ago. Iclone render sucks, and Iray render is waaay too slow. I just forced myself to learn Unreal Engine 5 cinematics. Glad I did. With DLSS/DLSA rendering, you get Blender eevee results in real time. I am on a 2080ti and I am rendering 4k at almost real time. What used to take an hour to render with movie render cue in Unreal now takes 4 minutes or less. I would give up on Iclone render if I were you and just switch to unreal. Use Iclone for the animation, CC4 for building the character, and let unreal do the rest. Hair physics also works great in DLSS/DLSA render mode.

[@CamIsMac.]

I’m surprised there isn’t more tutorials with this release. Here is a great tutorial on HS2. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oH_TfZ6Kn9uksK8

[@ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary]

Points are SO OLD!! Why would I pay to go back to Setting Points!! I can't even get IClone 8.21 and CC 4.21 to stop Crashing every 10 minutes along with many other users.. My Trust has been Tainted for Reallusion and it's THEIR fault.. Fix your Base Programs before Moving On to the Plugins please!!

[@sierrafoxtrot1331]

Yeah they are tripping asking us to pay for an update to addon plugin. I'm pulling the plug here, I don't want to support practices like this when we have Blender and other amazing 3D software options.

[@Wellbeing_Kim]

Rather, just like Keentool, let me edit multiple sheets in various angles. This is not competitive as an r3d wrap already exists in the current pipeline.

[@hubbezoglu]

all I want to do is give life to photos like crazytalk used to do. what am I supposed to do for this...

[@ThePrapanch123]

Seriously? Existing headshot owners are not getting to upgrade it and have to pay additionally? This is absurd. How is it fair for the people who already bought it to buy it once again and pay double?

[@ShortyBlast]

It's fair because you got what you paid for. Headshot v1 isn't going to miraculously dissappear. If you want the new features for convenience (all these things can be done outside of CC) buy it. Otherwise, do not complain, you got what you paid for, a tool that uses AI and a photograph to make a character. This is completely different and last time I checked, developers also have to eat.

[@Raitan2008]

@@ShortyBlast they sure do. those vending machine late night snacks ain't gonna pay for themselves.

[@Raitan2008]

@@valiantshadow89 I like it better than the subscription model. And at least you are getting something way better for half price.

[@jumpieva]

@@ShortyBlast the consensus in these comments are that you're wrong and people feel disenfranchised. regardless if that was the point, it is the perception and perception is king.

[@ShortyBlast]

@@jumpieva I'm not wrong, it's just that all of you guys are complaining but not understanding. Again, the programmers working on these plugins shouldn't get paid right? Sitting weeks and weeks, working on a plugin to release it as a free update? No logic.

[@nahlene1973]

As i headshot 1 user i dont expect a free upgrade, but an discounted upgrade would be nice tho

[@JumboTTV]

Not surprised that this is another addon and NOT an update to the previous version of headshot. You guys are actually a scam I'll never buy another reallusion product.. When I "upgraded" from CC3 to CC4 all it did was limit my workflow since I cannot use it with iClone 7, and now you think this would be an upgrade to headshot V1, what a rip!

[@ThePrapanch123]

What? I have just recently got these products. They make you pay for upgrading from cc3 to 4?

[@JumboTTV]

@@armondtanz as a company I compare them to EA Sports, I haven't seen them trying to rainbow us yet. The just want the green xD

[@ThePrapanch123]

@@JumboTTV what have i gotten myself into?

[@AoOniTV]

They’re getting worse and worse with the way they treat loyal customers

[@ShortyBlast]

​@@armondtanzYou pay $99 if you own Headshot... That's what I saw.

[@ukmonk]

Tbh for what I need (making a quick digi double that’s gonna be mid to long distance from camera) this doesn’t have anything that improves the process over HS1, unless I am missing something.

[@jeremythompson1905]

It could. There are iPhone apps that allow you to scan objects with your phone. You could use this for that. I think KIRI offers some free scans. That might be higher quality than headshot 1. But if headshot 1 works for you, you may want to stick with that.

[@ukmonk]

@@jeremythompson1905 Thanks for the reply.

[@octopuss3893]

AI 😂😂😂 it's just Zwrap algo 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 but well done anyway

[@gryphonsegg]

without giving upgrades to previous owners without charging them yet again, all you are doing is ensuring the piracy of your product. How disappointing.

[@Amsterdale420]

I don't understand why the dude making these tutorials is moving so fast the software has a lot of potential but the instruction on how to use it for someone that is new to 3d sucks I keep thinking that the software alone was the only purchase that I had to make and I could follow along with the videos and that I purchased everything needed but I keep getting sold more crap I thought this worked like Poser and Daz3d but I was sorely mistaken I hate to do it but I'm gonna get my money back all he needs to do is slow down

[@erniemey5432]

is there any improvement to the image feature?

[@Raitan2008]

yeah, that's what I wanna know

[@thenout]

We'll never find that out from their little sale featurettes around here...

[@aeddychau5690]

It seems that there hasn't been any improvement.