FAQ

How are these made?

Renders are primarily created using Daz Studio, which is asset-based 3D software, with occasional use of Blender for importing and adjusting assets not optimized for Daz. Postwork painting and corrections, as well as surface map customizations, are done with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom. Depending on complexity, background, and level of detail, each character can take anywhere between 8 and 20 hours from start to finish.

What does "asset-based" mean?

Unlike full modeling software like ZBrush and Blender that are primarily for sculpting, Daz Studio utilizes assets created by vendors and community members to create unique and diverse 3D models and imagery. Assets can be combined, shaped, distorted, remapped, and retextured to allow for full customization of renders.

Are characters pre-generated?

While pre-generated characters are available, every character I render is unique and individually designed. Because of its asset dependency, what you make in Daz can be limited by how many assets you have access to; my library currently stands at over 4,500 customizable assets, and I have the capacity to modify models all the way down to individual muscle groups so no two characters look the same.

What are the limitations?

Due to the nature of asset-based software, extremely specific designs can be difficult or impossible to make without them having to be sculpted from scratch. Additionally, customizations on a three-dimensional plane are much more complex than traditional art, requiring specific mapping on multiple axes and maps to get positioning and surfacing right. Because of this, some requests incur additional fees to reflect the work needed to achieve them, while others might be outside the scope of what I can create with my skillset and software.

ToS

Terms of Service

Pricing. Prices listed on this site are considered the baseline but are subject to change depending on the complexity and difficulty of the request. Additional charges will be submitted to the client for approval before work begins. If additions or major changes outside of typical revisions are requested during the design process, the cost will be submitted to the client for approval before work continues.

Commission price includes up to 3 revision requests. Subsequent changes will incur an additional fee between $5-$25 per request depending on breadth and complexity.

Prices listed are for personal non-commercial use only and do not include access to PSDs, assets, digital models, or other raw files. Commercial pricing varies per project ; for details reach out directly at oakencrowrenders@gmail.com.

Copyright. Oaken Crow Renders retains the copyright to all project work both completed and otherwise, and reserves the right to utilize renders in any phase of completion in portfolios, social media, and personal marketing imagery unless otherwise arranged before work begins.

When posted, shared, or otherwise displayed online, all work is to retain the Oaken Crow Renders logo and/or include written artist credit.

Payment. Unless arranged otherwise in advance, payment is due in full when a commission is confirmed and work will begin once payment is received. Payment installments may be available on a case by case basis; for details reach out directly to oakencrowrenders@gmail.com.

Cancellation. Oaken Crow Renders reserves the right to cancel a commission at any time. Should a cancellation be initiated by the artist, all payments will be refunded to the client in full within 24 hours.

The client may cancel their commission at any time. Should a cancellation occur anytime between original booking and up to 24 hours after delivery of the first draft, all payments will be refunded to the client in full. Cancellations after that point will be refunded minus a 10% cancellation fee.

Process

PLANNING

Before work begins and the commission is accepted, I'll review your request to make sure I have all the information necessary to make something you'll be happy with. While extremely specific items and armor might not always be possible, I do like having extensive written details about your character, including physical description, personality, and backstory. Other great resources to have are art references, Pinterest boards, Hero Forge models, and anything else you feel paints a good picture of what you'd like to receive.

DRAFTING

The number of drafts sent will depend on both the complexity of the piece and the specific needs of the client, but all clients can expect at least three drafts before the final render is delivered for approval of face/body shape, pose, clothing & equipment, and scenery if applicable. Every draft will have your approval before further work is performed.

DELIVERY

After the final draft is approved and the second payment is received, the final render will be delivered either via email or a Dropbox link depending on the file size. The final image will be a minimum of 2000px on the longest side, and include a second copy with smaller dimensions for easier sharing and uploading as well as a closeup icon of the character's face for use in character sheets or tokens.

Policies

TIME EXPECTATIONS

After a commission is booked and a downpayment is received, clients can expect between a 2 to 3 week turnaround time from when work begins to the delivery of the final render depending on complexity. The amount of time needed for the first draft varies, but should be expected within 1 week of the start date.

COMMISION TYPES

Most types of commissions are accepted, including:

Action Scenes
Romance and shipping
Combat
Horror and macabre
Boudoir
Risqué/lightly NSFW
18+ imagery/fully NSFW

However, the following subjects will not be accepted:

Extreme gore and disturbing imagery
Extreme or unsanitary kinks
Racism, sexism, homophobia, or bigotry of any kind
NSFW subjects with any characters under 18

If you have any questions or would like further details, you can reach out to me via email at oakencrowrenders@gmail.com.