Facegen For Genesis 9 -

Write-Up: Integrating FaceGen with Daz 3D’s Genesis 9

1. Introduction

FaceGen (specifically FaceGen Artist or FaceGen Modeller) is a specialized piece of software that generates 3D head models from a single 2D photograph. Genesis 9 is the latest base human figure platform from Daz 3D, released in late 2022, offering improved topology, expression controls, and UV mapping over its predecessors (Genesis 8/8.1).

1. Export a FaceGen head as OBJ with UVs.
2. Import OBJ into Daz Studio.
3. Use transfer-mapping tools (Daz's Transfer Utility or plugins like Morph Loader Pro / Morphing tools) to create a Genesis 9-compatible morph or fitted head.
4. Re-topologize or retarget if necessary, then rig/weight to Genesis 9 skeleton and create corrective morphs.

FaceGen uses a "parameterized" approach to define facial properties, allowing it to morph and modify face models independently of output resolution. Photo Integration

The output is a low-poly or medium-poly head mesh with matching textures. However, by itself, FaceGen does not produce Daz-ready characters—it produces a generic OBJ file with bitmaps. facegen for genesis 9

: FaceGen textures are often detailed on the face but can leave a visible line at the neck. He used the Genesis 9 Skin Detailer

Texture Seams: If you see a line where the head meets the neck, it’s a UV mismatch. Write-Up: Integrating FaceGen with Daz 3D’s Genesis 9 1

The Limitations You Must Accept

No workflow is perfect. Using FaceGen for Genesis 9 comes with a reality check:

7. Conclusion

FaceGen for Genesis 9 is not a plug-and-play solution, but a power-user pipeline requiring mesh morphing and texture projection skills. The absence of a native exporter means artists must rely on Morph Loader Pro and UV warping. For character artists seeking quick realism, sticking with FaceGen → Genesis 8.1 → Converter is more reliable. However, for those willing to invest time in manual refinement, the Genesis 9 figure offers superior expressions and rendering performance once the FaceGen shape is successfully transferred. Export a FaceGen head as OBJ with UVs

4. Limitations & Artifacts

| Issue | Explanation | Mitigation | |-------|-------------|-------------| | Neck seam | FaceGen head and G9 neck vertices don’t match perfectly. | Dial morph to 85–95%; use G9’s “Neck Adjust” morphs. | | Eyes/eyelids | FaceGen eyelids often occlude G9’s eyeballs. | Before export from FaceGen, delete eyelid geometry. | | Expression loss | FaceGen head is a neutral T-pose face; G9’s facial rig gets locked. | Apply expression morphs after the FaceGen morph. | | Texture stretching | UV mismatch causes distortion around ears and nose. | Manual texture projection in 3D painter (e.g., Mari, ArmorPaint). |