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High Tide Harbor Featured Interview

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The tide is getting high around here, but we’re holding on. Okay, okay, no more tide-related puns. Well, maybe we’ll have to sea. Anyway, good news here at High Tide Harbor Tidal Wave Headquarters! I’ve sat down with the masterminds behind our voyage to the town of sexy, intelligent women and asked a few questions.

The game seems to gather inspiration from a few different games and places. One thing I saw come across clearly was the conversation mechanic popular from adventure games of the 90s. What really inspired the game?

Antoine: You’re right, a lot of the inspiration came from the old (Newgrounds) hentai games of the 90s. When Gazukull and I first started talking about creating a new game, the classic Ganguro Girl game popped up a lot as one of the games we both liked. From there we started working on a bit of a progression system and some quests for the girls.

Gazukull: Absolutely! We were brainstorming and I said “I think I played this like 11ty billion hours,” and Antoine was like “SAME” and so we decided to go with a dating sim grind like Ganguro Girl. I think I am going to go and play Ganguro Girl right now…

The different personalities of the girls come across so clearly, from Kami’s polka dotted thong to the satanic dildo Samira has. Were they hard to pin down? Do you have favorites?

A: The first few were fairly easy to come up with: Jessenia of course, a cute shy girl (Kami), an easy going fun loving one (Martina), a tight ass (Isobel) and then the others took a bit more work. I still remember an early Asian version of Samira for example!

We wanted to have something for everyone to enjoy and I think we managed to achieve that with the wide range of different girls. Using a game with dialog and quests instead of an image set is also a great way to get some more personality into the girls and make players a bit more attached to them. My favorites are definitely Martina and Gwyneth. Gazukull really outdid himself and they both look amazing.

G: We wanted to try and cover a broad spectrum of girls…like Zithromax and STD’s. Jessenia is obviously a favorite of mine, she has been with me as a primary character for a long time now. Kami was a stretch from my normal work and Isobel is probably close to my heart as well. Isobel started as a human, but then we started into the work and were like “WE DON’T HAVE AN ELF!” I run a Deviant art group called Busty-Elves, it was a travesty to not include one. It’s true, Samira was at first a tall lanky Asian female.

Every man who’s not your main character is so conventionally unattractive. Is there a reason for that?

A: Haha! I leave all the graphics to Gazukull, he’s the expert after all. It’s true though, but it might have something to do with the fact that most other men in the game are “bad guys”. Come to think of it, we don’t really have any good guys in the game… Except maybe the booze merchant, I don’t think he’s particularly ugly, is he?

G: You know… I didn’t realize that until you said something. I don’t know. Perhaps I am influenced by the “Witcher” universe where basically all dudes are ugly.

You go to a few lengths in the game to make sure I don’t see the main character’s face at all. Is that to try and get a neutral mask effect; so your players feel like it’s them playing with those lovely ladies? Or was there another reason?

A: This is one for Gazukull, but I personally like it this way. I don’t really need to see the main character’s face. If Gaz is busy composing and rendering, then I’d rather have him focus his time and energy on the girls instead!

G: Well, I did want the game to be “Everyman”, but that is a tall order. Originally, I would have loved to have the game be where you could pick to be a black dude, Asian dude, pacific islander dude, demon dude, goblin dude, dude with 2 dicks, etc. The constraint was my computer hardware. Not to get into shop talk, but I recently (2016) switched to Daz Studio and in terms of GPU rendering it is a lot more sensitive and I didn’t have a single computer that could handle a lot of what we wanted to do within a time frame that was reasonable. I think Antoine is onto something with his 3D games that he is going to.

Back to those distinct personalities, each woman was strong and independent. A doctor, a store owner, and a whole lot more. What made you chose to have a town basically run by women?

img_1932A: I didn’t actually realize that. The professions just sort of came with their personalities and I don’t think it was a conscious decision to make a town run by women. I guess it’s also easier to add an interesting background and themed quests when the girl has an interesting job too.

G: I don’t think that was totally a conscious choice. I think it may just seem that way because we didn’t include tons of extraneous male npc’s to just talk to. The antagonist just wants to get his “D” wet and will do anything to make it happen, to include ignoring the entire male population. You know, like in real life.

What were the lead programs in making a game like this?

A: The game is completely made in Unity 3D. After we released our strip blackjack game a couple years ago I dove into the game engine and started to learn anything there was to learn about it. This is my first attempt since then at making something more of a game with character progression and where players get rewarded with sex scenes for doing a good job. Quite often you hear that Unity isn’t suited for 2D games or visual novels, but I think you can make the engine do whatever you want as long as you know what you’re doing. I guess this game proves that.

G: Antoine is the hardest working man I know and Unity is his weapon. That being said, for this title, I used primary Daz Studio / Poser and Photoshop.

How long did you work on this game? Was it an idea in the works for a long time before you actually started working on it?

A: I had to look this up, but we started emailing about creating a new game in November last year. Initially we had some pretty big plans for the game and we wanted to create animations for every girl. After getting some test renders we decided to go for images instead and scrap some of the game ideas such as a reputation system with the girls. It’s always disappointing to have to scrap things, but in the end I think this was a good idea and made the project easier to manage. The biggest risk with a project like this is risk going too big and never finishing it.

During development of the game my mother suddenly passed away and I had to stop for a while. I live abroad and traveling to stay with my dad meant not having access to my workstation or development tools and I just didn’t feel like doing anything for a while.

After the summer we picked it up again and finished the game fairly quickly. In the end I think I spent the most time on writing dialog for the girls and testing the game. There are around 1.500 lines of text in the game and I’ve played the game so often I can’t stand playing it anymore. Maybe in a few weeks I’ll pick it up again.
G: Antoine summed all of that up nicely.

Most of the scenes in the game are all one on one (which was incredibly sexy). Are there any plans for threesomes with the main character and more than one girl? Might that be more like a sequel kind of thing?

A: Again, I leave all the graphics decisions to Gazukull. I trust he knows what his fans like. There are a couple of threesomes and a blowbang in the bonus scenes though!

img_1931G: Actually, what Antoine said. At some point Jessenia will invite you to a blowbang. I like to include situations like this, like an episode of Seinfeld, are you like “Hey? Why does there have to be an additional 4 dicks besides mine?” or are you “MORE THE MERRIER!!” Gwen will also invite another girl to play at some point, you know, for healing purposes. There is a cock golem as well somewhere… Samira craves a nice double penetration now and again.

Were there any plans or might there be plans in the future for a version with a female main character (with or without a dick)?

A: Everything is possible as far as I’m concerned. If any artist wants to make a game with a female/futa main then I’m up for it and I guess Jessenia lends herself well as a female main.

I’m working on some personal projects now that will hopefully develop into real-time games instead of using pre-rendered graphics. That way it’s much easier to leave the choice of main character up to the player. With Unity’s Mecanim system you can map animations from one model to another and so you can reuse animations regardless of the model that is animated. Imagine having an animation of a guy lying back and getting a blowjob, with Unity I can swap out that guy for a girl with a dick at any time without having to completely redo the animation.

G: It is super hard to make something that won’t generate complaints. I get emails all the time like “Why don’t you do a comic where Jessenia grows another butthole and then gets double anal from a tigershark girl with 3 cocks?” and I reply “I am not sure I could technically do that at the moment.” To which they usually reply “FUCK YOU!! DIE! WHAT GOOD ARE YOU?” What I am trying to say, for this go round, I think we did what we can relate to. That being said, I do have a story line where Jessenia does get gangbanged by a bunch of shark dudes, probably after Dead Tide 7. I think it will end up being Dead Tide 9.

What is your favorite aspect of the game? What do you think fans of the game will enjoy the most?

A: Playing through the quests and getting to know the girls before you get to the sex is quite fun for a change. I hope that people enjoy the depth this adds to the characters and gives a bit of satisfaction when the sex scenes pop up.

The game is not for people looking for a quick wank, it takes some time to unlock all the scenes. If you’re looking to get off quick, then the Affect 3D store is full of great image sets and animations that deliver exactly that.

G: Yeah, I suggest Dead Tide 6: The Anal Forge for quick wanking. Or HZR’s Ass Effect.

This is your space. Anything you want your players to know or something you want to say to them?

A: I can say anything? Ok, first off, I hope everyone enjoys the game and has a lot of fun with it. It’s a bit of an experiment to make a game like this and I hope it turns out well.

Special thanks go to JD Wohl who tested the game endlessly. It would have been much harder to create this game without his continuous feedback.
If it’s alright with you guys, I would like to post a general call for more testers. I need as many people to try out the new games I make and it’s pretty hard to find good ones. If you’re interested, then please email testers@3dx-games.com!

Finally I hope for a lot of feedback from anyone who plays the game, no matter if it’s positive or negative. Like I said, this game is a bit of an experiment and I hope to develop many more adult games in the future. Contact me through my site, Tumblr, Twitter or anywhere where you can find me and let me know how you like the game!

G: Absolutely! I hope you guys and gals end up dehydrated from fapping. I think depending on the popularity of the game and the girls…we might see them again in a Dead Tide title, or even their own spinoff.

Come back tomorrow for the release of High Tide Harbor in the Affect3D Store!

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Let’s Play High Tide Harbor! (And Contest Winners!)

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Here it is! We have the High Tide Harbor gameplay video for you guys, and it’s quite a ride! Our video editor Kyle has taken the time to sit down and play through the demo, giving you an impression of what it’s all about. There’s a lot of gameplay and a lot of laughs! And it ends on quite a uhm… high note, shall we say.

In many ways, High Tide Harbor follows the format of a lot of point-and-click adult games you’re familiar with. But the creators injected it with a healthy dose of humor (sometimes as intentional as not). Having watched the video myself, it seems to me that if you’re after something that’s as entertaining as it is arousing you might’ve hit the jackpot! So sit back and follow Kyle into this crazy world full of big-titted dames; and help them give an answer to the pressing question of the day: what is an ideal sex toy? Can Kyle solve this great mystery? Or does he end up having to fall back on the natural gifts bestowed on males to give these women what they need?

Indeed, the stakes are high as the tide in this harbor. Enjoy!

In addition, thanks to everyone for participating in our High Tide Harbor Contest! Site Editor andi guinness and Gazukull were the judges. And while there were quite a few good choices among the comments, these five were the winners:

  • BlackSeito
  • Nathan McKinney
  • s-incubus
  • TheUnKnown
  • Yashar

Congrats to the winners! To claim your prize, email your Affect3D Store Account ID to service@affect3d.com, subject line “High Tide Harbor Contest.”

High Tide Harbor Out November 5!

(Post updated with Contest Winners, and to mitigate technical issues from yesterday.)

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NEW Store Release – High Tide Harbor

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The wait is over! Gazukull and 3DX Games’ highly anticipated title High Tide Harbor is available now at the Affect3D Store! If you’ve been following the inside scoop we’ve shared this week, then you know that the countdown to this game’s release was so worth it!

High Tide Harbor is a sexy swashbuckling adventure that blends the elements of dating sims and erotica together. The partnership of these creative masterminds proves to be a match made in erotic heaven in this must play title! To add flavor to this already arousing journey, they have provided this story with some rich dialogue that’s bound to give you some laughs to keep you entertained in more ways than one.

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Complete with a roster of 6 curvaceous vixens waiting to be seduced- you’ll have to show them your charm, brains, and muscle if you want to impress them! And if you fulfill their requests, these ladies are more than happy to express their “gratitude” in ways that’ll satisfy your wildest desires! You’ll also have access to the image gallery at any time for each tryst you unlock! So it’s time to set sail me hearties! Grab your copy of High Tide Harbor today for only $13.95! If you’re unsure about this awesome game, then try out the demo here!

Buy High Tide Harbor at the Affect3D Store today!

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Public Sex Goddess – Namahage

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Namahage’s Public Sex Goddess intrigued me. I’ve recently been more into toned chicks and his work seemed to strike the delicate balance between buff and fit. However, Namahage fell short in a few other departments which could’ve otherwise really pushed this work higher.

The Story

The product simply consists of 32 hi-res images, all of which by themselves are great material to get off to. Furthermore if you were to watch slideshow the image set in its designated order a story seems to emerge. With that said, the story is nothing over the top. Just simply a babe getting her freak on the streets. Namahage could’ve easily added some dialogues because a little dirty talking would’ve done wonders for the product.

It’s never really explained what our model’s motivations are for getting down and dirty in public. The male member (pun intended) in the image set isn’t all that impressive either.  Namahage leaves it to the viewers to draw their conclusions and make their assumptions. Which can be kinky at times to relate your own fantasy to the pictures, but given the typical setting and premise we are left with only few cliched options.

The Art

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This work’s saving grace is by far its art. Our main model receives the utmost attention in terms of camera angles and her fine body is meticulously poised. In addition, the textures and detailing of the human bodies are top notch. Our sexy model glistens and shines as she sweats up a workout fucking in public and we get some up close and personal shots of all the action! However, my only complaint is that the author mosaic censored the female genitals.

Also, if we got a better look at the man, or if there were multiple men getting screen time with our babe, the story and art would take an even further leap! But alas, that’s not so, both the closeup shots and the full body reveals focus heavily on the girl. Not that I’m complaining.

The Sex Factor

Since this entire product focuses entirely on sex, rather than plot or dialogue. I set the bar pretty high on its sex factor. It all came down to, can an author make a piece and carry it to success just on the back of its sex scenes? The answer is: a definite maybe…

Namahage definitely has some great scenes and the sex pieces in perfectly, seeming fluid, fun and exciting. However the whole “silent movie” aspect really hurts its overall affect. Knowing what drove the babe to fuck on the streets or even an occasional moan would’ve really been music to the ears so to speak. How did the man convince her to bare all, or did she not even need convincing? As a budding critic, these questions pound on my ears as I pound on myself and Namahage offers no answers.

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The Verdict

Public Sex Goddess offers exactly what its title promises. You get nothing more, nothing less. There are no surprises and the image set is more or less predictable with its scenes and progression. With all that said, it is still some pretty good fap material. When you need a quickie like our model does and don’t want to do all that much reading, Namahage has got you covered, for better or worse.

Check out Public Sex Goddess for yourself on the DLsite and let me know if you agree.

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erogenesisCGI – Had A Good Halloween?

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Halloween has long passed, but it should never really be over. Halloween provides more adult fun than any other holiday. Costumes and booze and sex. These lovely ladies want to know if you’ve had a good Halloween!

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Clearly these ladies had an amazing Halloween, and they want you to know it. Wearing the last remnants of their costumes, they are posing for a picture with zero fucks given. They are totally metal, and if you play your cards right, maybe they’ll rock your night.

This wonderfully playful piece of art shows us a sillier side of eroticism. It’s as if we’re seeing a backstage after-party photo. The woman on the left seems aware of the camera, and her state, and is going to make the most of it. The next is making some attempt at modesty, apparently distracted by the one on the left. The other two in the middle are having a laugh about the whole thing, and the woman on the right just can’t be bothered to stop jammin’.

Visit erogenesisCGI at DeviantArt and his personal blog for more of his erotic art.

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What’s Your Fetish? – Dickgirls: The best of both worlds?

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Picture this: A gorgeous svelte brunette with perfect, perky breasts saunters over to a beautiful, buxom blonde, takes a seat on the brunette’s lap, and starts grinding. There’s only a few ways this gets better. If you’re like me, one of them would be the brunette taking off the blonde’s panties and getting nearly slapped on the cheek by the engorged, serpentine cock that’s unleashed.

Does this scenario represent the best of both worlds? The feminine beauty of women and also the tactile, comprehensive nature of penetrative sex? I personally think so, and I’m not alone.

Porn featuring girls with dicks emerged in the last decade as a distinct and popular niche, most noticeably in live-action porn. In 2D porn, typically hentai, “dickgirls” have been around for a long time under the futanari subgenre. As for 3DX, which has been able to come into its own thanks to more accessible and advanced software, dickgirls seem to be all the rage. I searched for the term “dickgirl” on Affect3D.com and found 74 results; while the term “threesome” – yet another enduringly popular porn theme – garnered only 53 results.

In this month’s issue, we’ll examine dickgirls in porn of all mediums and explore the reasons for their appeal. I should note that to be technically accurate, futanari girls are actually hermaphroditic because they have functional vaginas as well as penises.

The appeal of girls with dicks

Returning to our couple, the blonde dickgirl now pounds the brunette, who is spread-eagled and moaning as her eyes roll back in her head with pleasure. I’m thinking this is the best porn ever.

As a heterosexual male, dickgirl-on-girl porn is lesbian porn on steroids. I see sexy girl parts everywhere, yet I can also relate to the rock-hard, functional penis.

I can see how dickgirls could be appealing to bisexual or even gay men, if they happen to enjoy being “bottoms” and receiving anal sex.

Real dickgirls vs. simulated dickgirls

I previously discussed the differences in how a given fetish can manifest in live-action porn versus 2DX or 3DX porn. With dickgirls as a fetish, this area can get somewhat controversial.

Real dickgirls are transgender models, who aren’t always perfectly “passable” as women. This is a highly sensitive area, but in the porn industry, looks are literally everything. Assuming the model is feminine enough, she must also make significant efforts to perform on camera. In a porn context, that means being able to get an erection on command, maintain it throughout a scene, and then ejaculate more or less at the right time, and to shoot a large and visible load.

These biological functions are hampered mightily by hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which reduce libido and sperm count. Transgender stars often stop their HRT for weeks prior to shooting a scene. Otherwise, they won’t be able to ejaculate or maintain an erection. One former transgender model, Kelly Klaymour, described having to repeatedly use Viagra during her shoots. This sometimes lasted an entire week between different studios and disrupted her HRT and health.

I offer these details to help educate viewers, and also to point out that there’s a real benefit to futanari, 2DX or 3DX, being able to operate entirely free from these concerns.

Popular dickgirl scenarios

Here’s a selection of my favorite dickgirl porn scenes, spanning all mediums and subgenres. It goes without saying that this isn’t an exhaustive list, either of producers, scenarios, or pairings (e.g. I haven’t included dickgirls paired with men because that does nothing for me).

Fully animated 3DX. There’s a few here, obviously. The elephant in this room is Girlfriends Forever, but Lord Kvento’s futanari elves also get me hot and bothered. I’m also partial to non-animated 3DX, including the long-running Erin and Vikki series by 3DZen.

Sayako and Ayako engage in balletic intercourse.

Dickgirl on girl, with a porn plot. In this seminal (pun intended) scene from TS Pussy Hunters, superstar Venus Lux just finished shooting a load into Leah Cortez; the two were gym-goers who decided to get frisky in the girls’ locker room after a workout.

Two ladies put a locker room bench to good use.

Dickgirl on dickgirl, with a porn plot. TS model Nina Lawless, who usually tops, gets pounded by TS star Delia Delions. The two are playacting a “stepmother bangs stepdaughter” scenario, though they just happen to both have dicks.

Two blonde dickgirls take turns penetrating each other.

Futanari JAV. In one of my all-time favorite JAVs, an aggressive futanari spots another on a bus and jerks her off publicly.

An encounter between two Japanese dickgirls on a public bus.

Poll: Dickgirls in porn

This month, let’s take a deep dive into the dickgirl fetish and see what preferences people have for this genre.

Last month’s poll

As we went to press, we received 124 responses to the poll in last month’s column. The poll related to the column’s topic, which was the “Halloween costume” fetish. As usual, it was a male-dominated poll, with 92.7% reporting as male.

Here’s a look at the highlights.

  1. Demons and doctors are super popular around Halloween. The choices for favorite real-life Halloween costumes were unambiguous, with demons and demonesses getting 34.7% of votes. Doctors and nurses were in second place at 13.7%, and superheroes were in third with 8.1% of responses.
  1. Realistic 3DX was the medium of choice for Halloween porn, chosen by 67.7% of respondents. Cartoonish 3DX was second place at 16.1%, but realistic 3DX was by far what many prefer.
  1. Most respondents didn’t plan to dress up for Halloween; 41.9% said that they had no plans to dress up. It’s a surprising finding because you would expect people who read a Halloween fetish column and opted to take the survey would be “into” Halloween enough to dress up in costume. Only 27.4% planned to dress up while 30.6% hadn’t made up their minds.

(top image from Erin and Vikki: Sleep Study by 3DZen)

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RGUS – The Egyptian Affair

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 “Give me my robe. Put on my crown. I have immortal longings in me. Now no more the juice of Egypt’s grape shall moist this lip.”
Who better to express the exquisite nature of this Egyptian beauty than Shakespeare himself? As for the artist, the talented Rgus leaves us with an enigmatic but playful inscription “Getting lost in the ruins…” as sole description. We are free to interpret that as we will. Indeed, for my part, I imagine a warm sun-baked afternoon along the shores of the Nile, pursuing this nubile beauty through the arcades of a long forgotten temple. Perhaps this is Cleopatra, staring provocatively into the eyes of her lover Marc Anthony. Regardless of who she may be, what I love here is the character’s pose. She leans elegantly against the column, one leg running up the other. Everything about her body language, coupled with that intense gaze, suggests that she wants us to step closer. Not only this but Rgus has “dressed” her with just the right amount of fabric. This Egyptian queen, like any modern day seductress, knows exactly what to bare and conceal, rendering herself all the more appealing.

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This artist continues to offer up original and beautifully detailed work.

Check out RGUS’ DeviantArt page for more stunning pieces!

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BestmanPi – Rebeca Dark Metal

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This lovely lady is Rebeca, our choice of Media of the Day today. She looks dangerous and is dangerous, from the top of her stylish hair to the bottom of her leather encased toes. She confidently leans against a well defined green barn wall and we can only guess who she’s waiting for. I imagine it might be a burly man in a motorcycle gang, every bit as dangerous as his woman.

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Dark Metal is an appropriate name for this chick. A lady made of the darkness, she’s everything on the wild side. She’s on edge even as she patiently waits for someone while displaying her gorgeous body. The artist added no post work to this image. So not only is she dark and broody and covered in leather, she’s also a 100% pure Iray render. Rebeca has no welcoming smile. But her body is welcoming enough to anyone with both eyes and a taste for danger.

 Check out more of BestmanPI’s work on DeviantArt!

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NEW Store Release – Fucking Fantastic

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Basketball, a pretty popular and rewarding sport, wouldn’t you say so? Your body gets some good exercise, you can play it with friends, perhaps go professional. But what if…you have a really sexy manager on top of all that? And what’s more, she would be willing to give you a special reward? This is what is going on in Andy3DX’s new product Fucking Fantastic, now available in the Affect3D Store!

We follow basketball player Donny who stayed behind in the gym to do some practice. His manager Michelle is there as well, watching him to make sure he gets enough rest. Although, it turns out that’s not the actual reason she’s there. Once arrived in the lounge she makes a sudden confession: she’s in love with him and wants him to take her virginity. Although a bit surprised at first, Donny decides to fulfill her wish. They start off with some sweet kissing, quickly followed by some oral foreplay on both sides. They take turns pleasuring each other, taking it further step by step until he finally takes her virginity.

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The product has a nice build up, showing the chemistry between the two characters. Both want to make each other cum. This also creates a variation in sex scenes, from fingering and cunnilingus to from-behind and back to a blow job. Everything also gets shown from various angles, making good use of the setting and its facilities, such as a large mirror.

All in all you will get treated to some hot action between a basketball player and his manager.

Fucking Fantastic by Andy3DX consists of over 80 images in 1280 x 960 quality and you can get it at our store now for the low price of $10.

Buy Fucking Fantastic At The Affect3D Store, Today!

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Ziege58 – Intimate Moment

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Today’s MOTD is Intimate Moment by ziege58. Intimacy is something that indicates how much you care for someone. Or in some cases how much you want someone. However, nothing beats showing that need while outdoors. There’s just something about exhibitionism that makes it that much more memorable. Who doesn’t like to switch things up a little?

We see two women, naked and in a quiet place away from everyone and everything. The stunning woman with black hair framing her face delicately and luscious lips lays her hand on a beautiful redhead adorned with a flower crown. She seems to be looking off into the distance. Or maybe she’s making sure they don’t get caught. The red head is on her knees indulging in pussy that is hers and hers alone. Or at least within that very moment.

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Be sure to check out more of ziege58’s work on his Deviantart page!

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The Literotic: Let’s Have A Conversation About Dialogue

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A famous classic director once said, “Dialogue is a necessary evil.” Being rather dead, we can’t ask Fred Zinnemann what he meant. I’d like to assume he was suggesting no one should have to talk to other people, but we have to if we want things like companionship and coffee. But that’s a topic for a different day. This month, whether it’s evil or not, I’d like to talk about why dialogue is necessary to 3DX.

Dialogue is a conversation between two people in a story or movie. It’s announced by quotation marks at its most basic component. As for its purpose? Well, that’s when the concept gets a little dicier. Dialogue can carry a plot or give you insight into a character. It can be instrumental in making sure you know something that the main character does not. Dialogue can fill in awkward spaces or explain things in a way that makes a narrative unnecessary. But most of all, dialogue helps to build all kinds of relationships.

Starting the Conversation

A conversation between two characters shows us the way they act and speak to each other. That interaction can set up a whole scene, no matter if we’re talking about fiction or a 3DX set. Inflections, rudeness, pet names, and other things can tell us if those characters like or don’t like each other. Inversely, a character might feel terrified to speak to another character and their speech may have stuttering. That’s something a viewer might not get with just body language. By having a conversation, the artist allows us a peek into who they are, why they chose those words, and how they react to words spoken to them.

When dialogue appears on its own in general fiction, it’s to support the story. It allows the characters to move the plot forward. But in 3DX, the pictures do that for us. So why is it necessary? It’s crucial because it allows the artist to add another layer to help you get to know his/her characters. Conversations help draw viewers into a high-tension moment. They may also explain something that might not be obvious. As I mentioned earlier, banter builds a relationship between the characters. But it also builds a relationship with us, the viewers, by making the characters relatable.

This handy dialogue gives out backstory, handjobs, and more!

This handy dialogue gives out backstory, handjobs, and more! (source: Supro’s Workout 2)

Finding the Dialogue

Dialogue and narratives are something you see every so often when purchasing a set. Sometimes the artist has provided two versions of a set. One version has partial dialogue and one is just set art. Sometimes the sets come with an accompanying story, but most often they come alone. And while that is the essential part of 3DX, leaving out the dialogue leaves out a component that could only make the set better for many viewers.

It could be missing because of a language barrier; most sets use English as the primary method of speaking. The artist may also not feel like they should or could be writing the dialogue for their art. They might also have been far too busy making the 3DX set to write their own accompaniment or dialogue. It might be a combination of all these things. Whatever the reason is, 3DX often goes without dialogue and I think we should fix that.

When dialogue appears in a set, often as small blocks of text, it does not have to support the images as much as it has to work with it. The job of the text is to make these characters relatable or worth wanting. We need the dialogue to tell us what’s going on inside a character’s mind. It’s possible we could all make it up ourselves, and often do, but the artist is already telling the story in the panels of the set. By creating visible dialogue, they’re further fleshing out characters and choices that we want to lose ourselves in, at least for a pleasurable few moments in time. Partial dialogue doesn’t create a partial story, it adds to the one already there.

Dialogue also serves a second purpose here, in both instances. Talking dirty is exciting and not brought in often enough. Partial dialogue is the perfect place for that. Images provide a tension that is then broken by naughty and arousing words. The dialogue doesn’t have to be deep, but what a character says in bed can be revealing and exciting.

Dirty talk always sounds best from the lips of a princess.

Dirty talk always sounds best from the lips of a princess. (source: Zuleyka)

Creating a more Erotic Tomorrow

So far, we’ve gone over both our options and what dialogue could do for us. Now how do we make it better? Well, I think the first step is to make it as realistic as possible. Funny, right? But I’m pretty serious. If that dialogue is really flowery or just plain silly, you’re going to lose people. Even if your pictures are on the silly side of 3DX, writing like people actually speak can help. Dialogue you have to sort out because no one really talks like that is confusing and jarring.

The next step is to acknowledge that dialogue doesn’t have to be on every page. If you’re working with partial dialogue, remember that less is more. There can be a good mix of art and text.  A set doesn’t have words all over it to be well done. A set could be a series of images with some words added when appropriate. Or inappropriate, if the situation requires it. This even applies to full stories. Your characters don’t have to keep talking every moment for your readers to find them interesting, relatable, or witty.

Now, a lot of the problems I brought up above aren’t as simple as following some advice. Language barriers, self-confidence as a writer, and time management aren’t things we can just fix. However, language barriers can be overcome with translation programs or editing by others. It won’t be perfect, but it would be better than never trying. Self-esteem as a writer and time management both need practice. You could ask someone you’ve always wanted to collaborate with or to help you write out your story. We can all take steps to make 3DX more arousing and more detailed for everyone.

Coming in December: We’re gonna talk dirty!

Cover: Pigmillion

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NEW Store Release – Patient 33

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Ever woken up after a long night out with a killer headache and unable to recall the evening’s events? Well, RedRobot3D‘s latest title deals with just that issue, only times ten. Patient 33 makes even Jason Bourne’s backstory seem like a walk in the park and is available at the Affect3D Store now now.

When a busty and toned babe wakes to find herself locked in a cell with no recollection of how she got there or even her name, she knows something is very wrong. The plot thickens when she discovers her body has a new addition – a massive, throbbing cock. Furthermore, her new appendage seems to have a powerful influence over her.

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Indeed, she is overwhelmed by an irresistible urge to satisfy her new member. A solution is thankfully at hand as a voluptuous but seemingly mute nurse makes an entrance. Patient 33 responds well to the nurse’s “treatment” and proceeds to put her virgin cock to good use. Aside from her cap, the newcomer’s racy uniform is quickly discarded as she sucks then fucks her confused patient.

RedRobot3D has teamed up with talented writer Barbie Lez of TripleErotica to create this exciting title that draws on some of our favorite mystery blockbusters. Patient 33 leaves us both lusting for more sex and curious as to how the story will progress. But enough teasing, discover the full title, available now for a mere $10!

Buy Patient 33 At The Affect3D Store Today!

 

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Haneto – Girls

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Today’s Media of the Day features a beautifully rendered work from artist Haneto. Featuring two lovely ladies caught up in the moment. It looks like one of them is taking the lead, ever so lightly touching the second girl, as to prepare her for what’s to come. On the bed lie some toys, waiting for their turn. A long intense night will certainly be awaiting the two girls.

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Haneto surprises us once more with his great attention to detail, from the pretty room and the accessories, to the beautiful girls. The postures and especially the expression of the second girl looks perfect. The first girl looks relaxed and leans in to the second. It’s almost as if she is whispering sweet words in her ear while touching her. The second girl has her hands folded in a way as if she’s a little unsure about the situation, her flower-patterned top still half-on. But her expression shows the enjoyment she feels from the other’s touch and her body tenses.

This picture can tell you a story, just by looking at it. And that’s a great achievement!

Can’t wait to see more of Haneto’s creations? Take a look at his Pixiv or Deviantart!

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November Staff Picks – A Thing Happened

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Earlier this week, something happened. A certain video game YouTuber who some would call a wise man would call it “a thing.” We’re not gonna talk about that thing. It might not even be the thing you’re thinking of right now. Come on, we know you’re thinking it. Instead, we’re just going to show you where our minds are at right now, in this month’s staff picks! Consider this a time for catharsis, if nothing else.

miro – KINGSGLAIVE FINAL FANTASY XV MOVIE

“While Hollywood under the lead of Pixar and Disney continues to fuse realistic back drops with stylized characters (watch ‘the Good Dinosaur’ clash) in fear of the mythical “uncanny valley”, we have Kingslaive, directed by Takeshi Nozue, finally break that mold. And they pulled it off in spectacular fashion with in my opinion the best iteration of realistic, action packed 3D animation yet. I know little about the Final Fantasy franchise and therefore (I assume) didn’t get into the story as much, but the visuals alone, especially for 3D artists, are a must see ride of inspiration.”

 

Hana – 1-Hour Anime Mix

“I love to listen to all kinds of music, however when I have to work I need to focus. If I go and listen to a song with lyrics that I know by heart, I get the feeling I want to sing along. If it’s a song that has lots of things going on, I’ll have trouble focusing on the job. So, I often listen to soundtracks! This can be from games, movies, anything. But in this specific link you’ll find one of the many anime soundtrack compilations, more specific the emotional kind. Why? Because I think they are beautiful and soothing, and they can be very powerful at the same time.”

 

Inari – The Scribbler

“Halloween may be long over, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a good psychological thriller once in awhile! The Scribbler follows Suki (Arrow’s Katie Cassidy), a young woman who seeks to rid herself of her multiple destructive personalities with the aid of a device called “The Siamese Burn.” This experimental machine is designed to purge Suki of her violent personas. But the closer she is to “curing” herself, a chilling thought occurs – what if she is a false persona?”

 

Bianca Rose – Lucifer

“It’s rare that I actually enjoy a show while it’s on television. I’m a little more like someone who finds a show everyone loved 30 years ago, binge watch all of it, and then cry because not only is it over, but everyone’s probably also dead. But Lucifer is on NBC in America and available on Hulu. It’s based on the one time character of the Devil from Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman comic and it’s a masterpiece. Blending America’s ever growing skepticism in religion with hard questions that come up in our lives like family betrayal and divorce, Lucifer doesn’t ever quite come up on top. But he does come up mythical, terrifying, sexy, and talented. And I think that’s all anyone really needs.

“Watch as he helps Detective Decker and her motley crew solve murders and as she keeps him in the mortal realm. And listen for the few, bone chilling times he plays piano and sings. So. Worth. It.”

 

The Dude – The Midnight – Sunset

“I was born in the late 80’s, so most of my conscious childhood in the 90’s was spent on popular culture from ten, fifteen years earlier. Most movies, most music on the radio, really most of the things I saw and listened to as a kid came from the decade I was born in. As a result I have a really nostalgic view of what the 80’s represent; and whenever I talk to people who actually lived in that era, they confirm that sense of nostalgia. Everyone agreed, the 80’s were great fun.

“So imagine my delight that there exists something like Retrowave and Synthwave. I only discovered this music genre recently. While most nostalgia-driven media misses the mark by just a bit, this a genre full of artists who just get it. If I didn’t know better I’d think these were all 80’s hits. I’ve been listening to a lot of songs over the last few weeks by great artists, but one of my favourite ones by far is Sunset by The Midnight. I can’t stop playing it. Put it on, close your eyes, drift away. For more, check out the New Retro Wave channel that song is posted to.”

 

Alexa – 13 Cameras

“Moving into a new city and finding a new place to call “home” can be a bit nerve wrecking. Especially when you have a baby on the way. You find a home to rent but the landlord seems a bit….off. He doesn’t talk much, doesn’t have the best hygiene and something about him concerns you. Your husband tells you that you won’t have to see him unless something needs fixing and that the house is actually really nice. You cave in and agree to make this your new home.

“This is the situation for Claire and Ryan in the movie 13 Cameras. Things get weirder as the days go by. The two find out that the lovely landlord who rented the house to them has a hostage in their basement…and that’s not the only thing he’s done. 13 Cameras isn’t a masterpiece but it’s good if you’re wanting something that’s a little unnerving.”

 

Shad – Dishonored 2

“I haven’t been this excited for a game since No Man’s Sky. Despite what happened with that game, at least we know what to expect with Bethesda. They may not be the best but they are predictable and with predictability comes credibility. If the first installment of Dishonored is anything to go by, the sequel is already right up my alley. Its entropic levels coupled with dark plotlines and imagery really gets me into the groove of a true gaming escape. The possibilities are endless, and as a gamer who hoards potions and refuses to spend in game gold, anything infinite is big turn on.

“Maybe that’s why the idea of No Man’s Sky hyped me (and countless others) so. But Dishonored 2, makes great strides without promising us the moon. Procedurally generated it may not be, but Bethesda really does single player role playing right. It keeps things fun, fresh and unique without ripping off on the open world likenesses of the Witcher series. If you’re considering a game for this thanksgiving break, look no further than this little gem of political intrigue and assassinations.”

 

Elayn Wilde – Human By Design Conference

“The developers of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, in an effort to hype the game, presented the Human By Design Conference. It was a full day event that looked at philosophical, primarily ethical, issues regarding modifying and augmenting humanity. The organizers examined the topic from the perspective of how we are already augmenting ourselves, and how we are likely to do so in the future. I totally nerd out over transhumanism, so I was really excited when I first heard about this event. Thankfully there is a video of the full conference, since attending wasn’t an option.

“Fair warning, the video is seven hours long, so it’s probably not something to tackle in one sitting. Seeing a video game company sponsor an intellectual event like this is awesome. It is a far more engaging promotional measure than ‘Dude, slug an energy drink so you can stay up and play our game, bro.'”

 

andi – Leonard Cohen: Prayer For Messiah


“Leonard Cohen died yesterday at age 82. There are many, many tributes out there to the great man, primarily for musical talents. But I came to him from his writing and poetry. And he was an amazing writer at that! He had the rarest talent of giving sexuality a sense of normalcy, an equally respectful place in our humanity as religion and other issues. He showed that it was something so integral, we could not separate it from our lives in any way.

“Above is an abridged reading of his poem ‘Prayer For Messiah’ from the 1960s.  I remember first reading this when I left my hometown for college many years ago. It shook me in ways that still resonate to this day. Here’s the full poem, if you’re curious:”

His blood on my arm is warm as a bird
his heart in my hand is heavy as lead
his eyes through my eyes shine brighter than love
O send out the raven ahead of the dove

His life in my mouth is less than a man
his death from my breast is harder than stone
his eyes through my eyes shine brighter than love
O send out the raven ahead of the dove

O send out the raven ahead of the dove
O sing from your chains where you’re chained in a cave
your eyes through my eyes shine brighter than love
your blood in my ballad collapses the grave

O sing from your chains where you’re chained in a cave
your eyes through my eyes shine brighter than love
your heart in my hand is heavy as lead
your blood in my arm is warm as a bird

O break from your branches a green branch of love
after the raven has died for the dove

 

And finally…

This week, our good friend and Store Manager Supro packed his things and moved on to greener pastures, ending a five-year career here at Affect3D. He was a great worker, and a funny person to be around. For this, we owe him a small tribute in the form of a song he loves:

Feel to visit him at Intrigue3D and say hello, or support his Patreon!

We hope you enjoyed this month’s Staff Picks!

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NEW Store Release – Elven Desires: Invasion

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X3Z has presented us with another installment in the Elven Desires series. X3Z provides intricate detailing and beautiful characters from start to finish with all his work. We at Affect3D are always pleased to see his beautiful creations. This title moves onto a different elf, Tasha, and her encounter with two orcs. Prepare yourself for another steamy story in Elven Desires: Invasion now available in the Affect3D Store!

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Our heroine Tasha is guarding the gate that leads into the inner courtyard of a mansion. An orc approaches Tasha whose intentions aren’t 100% clear. Unknowing to Tasha there is second orc and he comes from behind and restrains her. Fighting back isn’t in her best interest at this point. They begin to fondle her perky tits and finger her but that’s only the beginning. Tasha, who has given up trying to escape, sees that the orcs cocks are fully erect and submits to them. One orc puts his cock inside of her. While bending backwards the other orc but his cock in her mouth. She’s able to take both no problem, but that’s not all that she can do. 😉 For only $10, this title is definitely worth picking up, especially if you have been following this series or you’re a fan of X3Z in general.

Be sure to grab a copy of Elven Desires: Invasion at the Affect3D Store today!

 

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Review – Infinite Squirt

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JIJI*ININ’s newest simulation Infinite Squirt brings Cecilia Alcott to life in this erotic parody of the hit ecchi mecha series, Infinite Stratos! Let’s face it, when it comes to an anime with its borderline erotic genre, there’s bound to be hentai of it! Although I’m quite pleased to see this underrated English pilot is getting her time to shine compared to the other girls in Ichika’s harem. Here’s why you should play Infinite Squirt!

Story

Whether or not you’re familiar with the original storyline of IS, the outcome is quite similar. Throughout the series Ichika Orimura inadvertently gathers a bevy of beauties at his beck and call. This also creates a rivalry between his peers as they all compete for his affections. In Infinite Squirt, Cecilia’s patience for Ichika’s indecisiveness has reached its limit and she decides to take out her sexual frustration on him.

Characters

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I’m actually quite impressed with how accurate JIJI*ININ practically recreated these two characters from the show albeit in a 3D render. Throwing IS’s censorship restrictions out the window, this team really sates the viewer’s curiosity of what Cecilia’s fully nude glory looks like beneath her uniform. They also stay true to her character- the dignified lady façade that masks the kinky girl within! Right from the start she’s already servicing Ichika with an elated look on her face that really makes me wish I was in his place!

Animation

As for animation, it could use some work regarding the transition of this sim’s various positions. It’s not too distracting to take away from the experience; but it is noticeable regarding the slight stiffness in changing positions before returning to fluid movements. Hopefully this is something that can be patched in the future. Despite that, this simulation offers a lot for your viewing pleasure. For example, Infinite Squirt not only grants viewers the option to toggle Cecilia naked, but what she wears too! It really brings out the fanservice when you can decide which wardrobe suits your personal taste. As an added bonus, this sim can be played in first person, so it really gives you a front row seat between the hero and his maiden’s tryst as if you were him all along.

Sex

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The sex in this title is fantastic, despite the minor detail I mentioned earlier. True to its name, Infinite Squirt allows you the utmost freedom of exactly how you want to fuck Cecilia. Do you want to treat her gently like glass? Or do you want to ravage her without a second thought? The choice is yours! With a simple click of the mouse you can change positions and how long you stay there for as long and fast as you want. These positions range from fellatio, missionary, cowgirl, and many more! Featuring a climax button if you want to watch her cum as many times as you please! Again, the first person POV really gives you a great look at Cecilia’s slovenly expression as you both indulge in your wildest fantasies.

Sound

Surprisingly sound doesn’t play too much of a role in this product. There’s no ongoing background music to keep the mood going or anything remotely close to being ambience. The only sounds that appear come from Cecilia’s voice actress and the sound effects she makes with Ichika. Lack of music aside, Cecilia’s voice compensates with her arousing squeals and moans. She may not be the original voice of Cecilia, but she’s definitely convincing. The Foley work is also spot on. Complete with synchronized bed creaking and body pounding, these sound effects help maintain the illusion of being alone with Cecilia.

Conclusion

Before I share my final thoughts, there’s one thing I’d like to address before you try this out yourself.

  • This ero-sim is made in Asia so as usual, there’s the mild censorship rule of thumb. It’s nothing too intrusive, but it’s still enjoyable to watch the scenes unfold.

Whether or not you’re a fan of the anime Infinite Stratos, this erotic simulation proves to be a blast to play despite its minor setbacks. You’ll be pleased with the “options” Infinite Squirt has available.

Check out Infinite Squirt at DLSite today!

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Javier-Micheal – Nikki Femme Fatale

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Beautiful, yet dangerous. These two traits are essential in the life of an assassin. In Javier-Micheal’s Nikki Femme Fatale, we see a woman embody these characteristics perfectly.

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Out of all his previous models in his ever-growing portfolio, Nikki, his latest girl, is quite literally drop-dead gorgeous. Here she sits invitingly, drawing your attention to her exposed pert flower and away from her dual guns. True to her role as a femme fatale, Nikki takes advantage of her feminine wiles to lure her target right where she wants them, like drawing a moth to the flame. Her radiant beauty is enchanting…until you get too close. Only then do you realize it’s far too late to escape and that the only kiss you will receive is from death herself.

Javier-Micheal’s pinup of this alluring assassin demonstrates his artistic ability. He is not only able to create a character that portrays the traits of an assassin, but he also makes it believable. He’s certainly an artist to keep an eye on.

For more of Javier-Micheal’s works, check out his DeviantArt page or tumblr!

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So You Think You Can Make 3DX – Shine A Light On It

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Welcome back to So You Think You Can Make 3DX, where each month we talk about the finer points of being a 3DX artist. Our video tutorial series exists to give you practical advice, allowing you to get started on the path of 3DX. In our columns we cover the more theoretical asides of the craft. This month we’re going to take a look at lighting. Namely: how does one light a scene for porn? It is a central question because it highlights one of the fundamental choices a pornographer has to make when creating a scene: are you telling an erotic story, or is it just about the sex?

An eye for style

Once upon a time, porn was a storytelling method that highlighted sex. Then it became just about sex. You might think it weird if you’ve grown up on the era of gonzo porn from 2000 and onward, but as late as the 90’s most porn had at least a razor-thin story to justify the action. But at some point people figured plot was dead weight, and story was tossed overboard. Why not cut straight to all the fucking?

With that mentality shift we saw an aesthetic shift. Lighting used for storytelling atmosphere was discarded in favor of lighting used for visibility. And today, that style might inform us as 3DX artists. But is porn lighting the way to go for us? We’re creating a whole new industry here. Can’t we do a whole lot more? Or rather, can’t we bring back narrative porn if we want to? Sure, but nevertheless it helps to take a look at live-action pornography of today.

The most basic setup

In this Lexi Belle scene from Where Girls Play by Twistys, the environment is outdoors. That alone doesn't provide enough illumination for a good scene, however. The shadows cast by the girls' bodies betray the presence of artificial light sources.

In this Lexi Belle scene from Where Girls Play by Twistys, the environment is outdoors. That alone doesn’t provide enough illumination for a good scene, however. The shadows cast by the girls’ bodies (or lack thereof) betray the presence of artificial light sources.

When creating lighting in our scenes, let’s start from the most obvious premise: we want the sex to be visible. There are many ways to do this, but the easiest one is a simple three-point light setup. We will teach you how to create this in our upcoming video tutorial, but the concept is simple. You take one frontal spot light, and add one light on either side of the action, each with its own temperature and intensity. For one studio that does this really well, check out Wicked Pictures.

Now the thing is, three-point lighting (or it’s slightly more elaborate four-point variant) isn’t always going to work for a 3DX scene. The reason for that has to do with the complexity of scenery that we have at our disposal. If you take a look at the Affect3D Store, particularly at our sci-fi and fantasy releases, you’re going to see a lot of environments and settings that would cost a live-action porn director a small fortune to build. Contrast this to most live-action porn, and you’ll see many recurring bedrooms, living rooms, and outdoor pool areas, often with white walls and white or lightly colored furniture. These things are easy to light and quick to shoot a scene in.

So for us it is easy to get access to fancy environments, but that doesn’t change the level of lighting they necessitate. If you want to do simple portrait rendering, or sex scenes in environments with the complexity of most gonzo porn (like I myself do a lot), then you can get away with less. And mind you, this is also a matter of preference. If you do prefer to go the route of more simplistic, action-focused porn, more power to you.

It’s easy to kill a scene

X3Z does a fantastic job lighting interior scenes and castle scenes. He uses lighting for erotic effect, not just for visibility. You can clearly see how the rim light highlands the curves of the girl's body, while the frontal light source allows us enough clarity to see what's going on, without diminishing the atmosphere.

X3Z does a fantastic job lighting interior scenes and castle scenes. He uses lighting for erotic effect, not just for visibility. You can clearly see how the rim light highlightss the curves of the girl’s body, while the frontal light source allows us enough clarity to see what’s going on, without diminishing the atmosphere.

This might seem like an obvious point to make, but it’s worth emphasizing: build your scene around your lighting ability. It shouldn’t be the other way around. Use complicated scenes to practice and master your skills, but for actual productions that you intend to put out there make sure you create something that is presentable. It is much more preferable to create a simple thing that looks good than a complicated thing that looks bad. I make this point because I’ve fallen into this trap myself.

So what do I mean in a practical sense? Well, let’s start with this question: does every light source you see in a shot actually contribute to lighting the scene? Often not. Say you want to create a nightclub scene. The amount of light sources in such an environment will be numerous, from small emitters all around the room to big light wells around the dance floor or bar area. But now take a group of people into that environment, and record them having sex with the lighting as-is. Too dark? Indeed. It will be very tempting to whittle away at your own expectations, thinking that if this many light sources present are only allowing you to produce that result, you must’ve been wrong to expect more.

You weren’t, but you will need to add lighting of your own. And then the challenge is in not making it clash with the scenery. You will have to avoid complicated shadows being cast at walls, hinting at the presence of more light sources than are natural, breaking suspension of disbelief.

A little exercise

Let’s take a look at a recent video of Youtuber Casey Neistat, who shows us how he makes his studio lighting suggest daylight while it’s actually dark out. In fact, you can use this to test your own lighting acumen. His editing makes it look like he’s spontaneously moving his camera about. But every shot where he’s not in his traditional seated position facing the camera, also has a dedicated light source. Consider in particular the shots where he’s working underneath his desk, or at his workbench.

Also, how many smaller light sources are present in his studio? They’re all over the place. How much are they contributing to his visibility? None at all. But if you weren’t paying attention, he would’ve tricked you into thinking otherwise. That is how good lighting works. For a 3DX artist, the takeaway is this: small light nodes in the camera’s view populate the world. Big nodes off-camera allow the audience to see the subject of a scene. If you don’t mistake the two, you’re set to create environmental lighting that will make any scene look good.

Stay tuned for our video tutorials!

So we’ll have another episode of the A3D video tutorial series coming up for you this week, taking everything we’ve learned above and applying it in Daz Studio. We will demonstrate how to create a simple three-point light system, and how to manipulate light nodes to create different effects. Then next month, we’re going to go a bit more in-depth and discuss the utility of some other lighting options in Daz that you might not have in the real world. As 3DX artists, we do have more room to maneuver, after all. See you then!

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Velna 3 3D Contest!

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Hey there everyone! We hope you enjoyed our September release of Velna 3. But that’s not the end of Velna’s adventures! This weekend, we’ll be releasing the 3D version of Velna 3. If you need a little reminder on what Velna 3 is, here’s a trailer for you:

And what better way to celebrate Velna 3 than with a contest!  We’re offering three lucky winners a free copy of Velna 3 3D Version. If you haven’t picked up the original yet, this may be the perfect time to do so! All you have to do is fill out the survey below. It’s that simple! Just be sure to make your entry by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on Thursday, November 17. We look forward to hearing from you all!

Check out Velna 3 (3D Version) on Saturday!

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DeTomasso – Elevation

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What did you notice first? Her eyes? Breasts? Pussy? I think I noticed her lips first, but it’s impossible to know because so many aspects of DeTomasso’s Elevation draw my eye. This image certainly makes a case for the provocativeness of landing strips, too, doesn’t it? I say this because despite her pussy being out of focus, I’m still staring at it. Maybe that just says something about me, though, huh?

It’s funny, actually, because the intensity of this girl’s gaze got me thinking a bit about human interaction in general. At 5’4”, I’m short enough to often find myself looking up at my sexual partners in a similar angle (though not quite). Because of that, I wonder now what it is they see when they look down at me? Does my cleavage take precedence, or do my eyes and lips command attention as DeTomasso’s girl does? Many times I’ve had men comment on my lips, so perhaps they draw the eye more than my eyes.

For the guys reading, how is it for you? When you look down at a girl, is there anything you find yourself always looking at, or does it vary from person to person based on their features? If you always notice one thing, would you say that’s a personal fixation of yours? Also, do let me know what you noticed first about Elevation. I’m genuinely curious if her eyes are as powerful as I think they are.

Check out more of DeTomasso’s work at his website.

naked girl looking up at the viewer

Those eyes.

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