To Vam ((exclusive)) | Facegen

FaceGen Artist Pro supports DAZ Studio’s Genesis figures. When exporting:

Finally finished my latest project! This character features a custom head morph and texture generated via FaceGen Artist Pro and refined directly in VaM.

Copy the exported .dsf morph file from your Daz directory to: VaM_Installation_Folder/Custom/Atom/Person/Morphs/female (or male).

: A complete detailed face requires four key texture maps: Diffuse (color), Normal (depth/bumps), Specular (shine), and Gloss. 3. Fine-Tuning in VaM

: FaceGen creates a specific morph file. When importing this into VaM, expert users recommend setting the morph slider to 0.600 rather than 1.000, as the full value often appears distorted or "off" in the VaM engine. 2. Texture Refinement facegen to vam

Find the exported face texture map from FaceGen.

as an OBJ or FBX (depending on your VAM version and setup).

Creating a recognizable 3D likeness from a photograph can feel like a daunting task, but for the Virt-A-Mate (VaM) community, the combination of FaceGen Artist Pro DAZ Studio

Want to turn a photo into a custom VAM model? Here’s the fast track: FaceGen Artist Pro supports DAZ Studio’s Genesis figures

✅ FaceGen can produce a decent likeness in under 5 minutes per photo set – much faster than sculpting from scratch in Blender.

For VAM creators who want to produce characters with accurate facial likenesses but lack extensive sculpting skills, FaceGen Artist Pro is an invaluable tool. The initial investment (both financial and time spent learning the workflow) pays off rapidly in reduced manual work and improved results.

: The original photograph wasn’t perfectly aligned before being processed by FaceGen.

Export the model as a Daz Genesis 2 Female (G2F) or Genesis 8 Female (G8F) file, depending on which VaM generation you prefer. Most VaM users still stick with G2F for performance and asset availability. Phase 3: The Daz Studio Bridge Copy the exported

if you created multiple versions. “If you generate multiple facial morphs, you can try mixing them in proportion to pursue the most appealing final effect.”

The FaceGen to VaM pipeline uses (a standalone app) to generate 3D head models from one or more photos. Those models are then converted into a custom morph for use in Virt-A-Mate . This is not an official plugin but a community-driven workflow using tools like Morph Merge and CustomUnityAssets .

Open the file in Photoshop or GIMP. You will notice the texture mapping matches the DAZ Genesis 2 face layout.

For high-fidelity results, advanced users use a texturing workflow rather than a screenshot workflow.