: Use 1 to 3 photos (Front, Left Profile, and Right Profile). For best results, use neutral expressions and even lighting.
Unlike generic 3D modelers, FaceGen understands human variation. It does not just stretch a texture over a generic head; it physically adjusts the underlying 3D geometry—including the nose, jawline, brow, and eyes—to match the unique skeletal and muscular structure of your photo subject. Key Features and Enhancements for Genesis 9
The Converter often creates a "fit" morph for Genesis 9. Delete the old Genesis 8 figure and apply that morph to a fresh Genesis 9. This preserves the rigging benefits of the Gen 9 skeleton.
Below, we will explore everything you need to know about using FaceGen with Genesis 9, including the software’s features, the complete character creation pipeline, expert tips for achieving great results, and how to acquire FaceGen for your own projects.
figure, find your custom morph name under the tab, and dial it to 100%. User Experience and Tips FaceGen Artist Manual facegen for genesis 9
When creating textures, FaceGen analyzes your pictures to generate an overall skin texture that can be applied to your entire figure, avoiding noticeable transitions between the face and body. The software also provides extensive controls for adjusting skin tone, ethnicity, masculinity, femininity, and age through intuitive slider systems.
For evaluation purposes, a free demo is available that is identical to the Pro version except for a logo watermark placed on the forehead of generated characters. The demo allows saving of .FG files, so any work created during evaluation can be loaded into the full version without losing progress.
Do not hesitate to mix your FaceGen morph with standard Daz Genesis 9 head morphs. If the FaceGen output is 90% accurate, dialing in 10% of a specific jaw or brow morph can bridge the remaining gap.
By combining the precision of FaceGen Artist Pro with the advanced structure of Genesis 9, artists can create astonishingly realistic digital humans efficiently. *If you'd like, I can: : Use 1 to 3 photos (Front, Left Profile, and Right Profile)
: Creates shape sliders and color maps (both diffuse and SSS) specifically for the Genesis 9 topology.
Note: Because Genesis 9 has a different polyflow (more polygons around the eyes and mouth) than the FaceGen OBJ, the resulting morph will be slightly generalized. You will get 80-90% accuracy. You will need to touch up the eyelids and lip seams using the Mesh Grabber tool.
: Go to the Parameters tab and search for your "Export Name." Use the slider to apply the face shape.
If you have used FaceGen for previous generations like Genesis 3 or 8, the Genesis 9 version introduces massive upgrades aligned with Daz’s newest figure technology. It does not just stretch a texture over
Singular Inversions has simplified its product line for version 4, eliminating the previous Home and Pro tier distinction. There is now only one version that supports all Genesis models from 1 through 9 at a price of $130 for new purchases.
: Open Daz Studio and apply the morph to your Genesis 9 figure. You can find it under Actor > Head > Universal > FaceGen FaceGen vs. Face Transfer
The current version of FaceGen Artist is priced at . This single version supports all Genesis models (1, 2, 3, 8, 8.1, 9).