Poser 6 Free Content Available Resources And Compatible Assets

Poser 6, a 3D rendering and animation software, has a variety of free content available to users. This article explores the types of free resources compatible with Poser 6, including props, clothing, characters, scripts, and utilities, based on information from various sources within the Poser and DAZ Studio communities.

Poser 6 Included Content

According to the official Poser FAQ, Poser 6 includes several content items that users can utilize without additional downloads. The package comes with multiple hair models for various characters. Specifically, there are 4 models for James under Hair:Kozaburo, and over a dozen for Jessi. Additional hair is available for LaRoo2, who is also included with Poser 6, and for Alphaman by Sixus1, which comes packaged with the software.

The default installation also includes regular hair options—7 for James and 9 for Jessi, providing a mix of strand and transmapped models. Children characters in Poser 6 do not have separate hair models but come with skull caps instead.

Poser 6 also includes numerous clothing items of various types. Most clothing is categorized under props, even conforming clothes, which helps users avoid having "frozen Poser People" while waiting for third-party items to download or purchase.

The figures in Poser 6 have full body morphs available. For example, under Figures:James, users can find a folder labeled "Full Body Morphs" that allows for extensive character customization. Users can choose between high or low-resolution figures and options with or without genitalia, providing flexibility depending on the project requirements.

Free Props and Accessories

Several free props are available for Poser 6 users. One notable collection is a set of 16 smart-propped piercing props designed for David 3. These props are set up in Poser 7 using a silver material provided by Minyassa of Renderosity. The materials are reported to work in Poser 6, and while the props are definitely compatible, the post earrings are placed differently from the Michael 3 (M3) set but are otherwise equivalent. It's important to note that these props have not been tested for DAZ Studio compatibility.

Another example of free props comes from a community contribution called "Slon Imperial," which includes clothing and props for Nursoda's Slon character. This collection features an Imperial Coat that is a conforming figure with five skirt handles to allow posing for walking and sitting positions. The set also includes several smart props: a hat, a ring for each hand, and three plain hoop earrings for each ear. The included Poser materials are .MC6 files that won't clutter the Poser directory, and the creator has also added material poses for the coat and hat. The coat has multiple material zones including collar, sleeves, cuffs, front, and buttons. All pieces come with PNG templates in the textures folder.

Clothing and Fashion Freebies

Beyond the included clothing, Poser 6 users can access various free fashion items through community resources. One category of free clothing is the QuickSuit series, which includes:

• QuickSuit for the Poser 10 Roxie figure
• QuickSuit for Smith Micro's "G2" females (specifically G2 Jessi, G2 Olivia, and G2 Sydney)
• QuickSuit originally made for Kirwyn's free "K" or QuickDress for Kirwyn's K and KEZ figures
• QuickSuits for the Poser 6 children, Ben and Kate
• QuickDress for the open source Project Human Female
• QuickDress for the Smith Micro Miki 2 figure
• QuickDress for odf's free Antonia figure

These QuickSuit and QuickDress options provide users with ready-to-use outfits that can be applied to various Poser figures, expanding the wardrobe options without additional cost.

Character and Figure Resources

Free character resources are also available for Poser 6 users. One notable example is a low-poly 1940s scientist/investigator type character designed to populate backgrounds in Poser scenes. This character is particularly useful for noir/pulp-crime comics and Lovecraftian RPG game artists. The figure is approximately 3,000 polygons, including clothing, making it suitable for having multiple characters in a scene alongside higher-poly heroes.

The character accepts Michael 3 (M3) character dial morphs for the head, allowing users to quickly customize the appearance beyond the "stock M3 face." Adding head morphs does not increase the polygon count and does not require any prior INJ injection. This compatibility means that poses and head morphs for M3 will likely work with these figures, providing additional value to users who have retained older M3 content.

Scripts and Utilities

Several free scripts and utilities are available to enhance Poser functionality. One example is "Duplicate and Scatter," a free script designed for Poser 12 that works with low-poly props. While this was created for a newer version of Poser, its functionality may be compatible with or adaptable for Poser 6 users.

Other utilities mentioned include: - FrameCounter: An animator's frame counter utility - Gen 2 Joint Setting Poses: For Michael 1-2, Victoria 1-2, and Stephanie 1 - The Loop Project Scripts: Poser Python loop-making scripts - Magic Tube: A utility for creating tube-like structures - Magnets to fit V2 clothes to V3: A utility for clothing compatibility between different figure versions - Magno-Target: A targeting utility - Mike 3 Tools: Various utilities for working with Mike 3 figures

These tools can enhance the Poser 6 experience by providing additional functionality that may not be available in the base software.

Compatibility with Other Software

While Poser 6 has its own ecosystem of free content, some users also work with DAZ Studio. According to community discussions, certain Poser freebies can be used in DAZ Studio, though often with some limitations or workarounds. For example, some Poser materials may require rendering in 3Delight in DAZ Studio rather than using the newer rendering engines.

Some users report keeping a copy of Poser installed specifically for handling certain freebies that have better compatibility or functionality in Poser compared to DAZ Studio. This approach allows users to take advantage of the strengths of both platforms while accessing the widest range of free content.

Where to Find Freebies

Poser 6 freebies are available through various community resources. These include:

• Renderosity.com: A marketplace and community hub where creators share free content
• Official Poser forums: Where users and developers share resources and tips
• Dedicated freebie wikis: Such as the Poser and DAZ Studio Free Resources Wiki
• Individual creator websites: Where artists offer free downloads to the community

Many creators maintain collections of freebies that they update regularly, providing an ongoing stream of new content for Poser 6 users.

Conclusion

Poser 6 users have access to a variety of free content resources, including included assets, community-contributed props, clothing, characters, scripts, and utilities. The software comes with substantial built-in content such as hair models, clothing items, and body morphs, while the community offers additional specialized resources like piercing props, QuickSuit clothing options, and background characters. Some freebies have specific compatibility considerations, particularly when used with other software like DAZ Studio. By exploring various community resources, Poser 6 users can significantly expand their content library without additional cost.

Sources

1. Flickr - Poser 6 with V3 model and freebie props
2. CoolTuna - Piercing Props for David 3
3. DAZ3D Forums - Free Poser Items
4. Renderosity Forums - Poser 6 Content
5. Jurn Link - Freebies
6. PoserDAZFreebies Wiki - Freebies Hosted at Morphography