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INDEX:


  1. Contents of the set


  2. Installation


  3. The props & tips how to use them


  4. Using the included SASHA-16 poses


  5. Colouring the props individually


  6. Swapping props between hands


  7. Using the Raytrace Helper




The "Mirror Mirror" set contains the following:

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How To Install:

picture 1. Unpack the archive (ZIP/RAR)

-> You'll get a folder named "runtime" which contains all files you need.


2. Copy all files and folders to the library of your choice.

(Make sure to copy ALL folders, including the "Data" and "Python" folders because they contain vital data)


-> Don't forget to refresh your library (if Poser is already running) to see your new set.

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The Props, And Tips How To Use Them:

There are three different props in this set.
All are smart props which automatically parent to the (L) or (R) hand.

If you want to swap the prop to the other hand, just run the "3.1. Prop Swap Hands" script in the "Tools" folder.


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One Handheld Mirror (L):

• The front side is a normal mirror.

• The back side is a magnifying mirror.
Change the magnification rate with the "Magnify" dial.
You can distinguish the back side by the notch -^- in the frame.

Please be aware that the magnifying side of the mirror may deliver a distorted views if the shape of the mirror is set to "Shape Shield" or "Shape Oval" (like in a Hall Of Mirrors on the fun fair).

• There are also four morphs to change the overall shape of the prop.

• You can also adjust the origin (center of rotation) of the mirror for better handling when used unparented.



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One Pocket Mirror (L):

- This prop constist of two parts, the mirror body and the folding lid.

- To move or rotate the mirror grab the mirror body, not the lid because this is locked into place.

- To open or close the lid there's a dial in the lid.



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One Lipstick (R):

- It has morphs to remove(hide) the cap and to extend/retract the colour stick.





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One Wall Mounted Mirror:

- Place it on any wall. You can adjust the width and height of the mirror by metric dials.
You can also adjust the frame width, and the depth(recess) of the actual mirror glass, to give you some options for a different look.

Please note that the mirror's Y origin will automatically adjust if you change the height of the mirror, so the centre point will always be in the centre of the mirror.

This is good to know if you parent a "Ray Trace helper" to the mirror!


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As a bonus the mirror loads with an optional handrail (like a ballet room mirror).
It's width auto-adjusts with the mirror width, and it has three more morphs for height adjustment, bar diametre and distance from mirror.
If you don't need it, just delete it.



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Using The Included Poses:

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This set includes:

All poses were made for SASHA-16, but should work fine on a stock V4 and other human figures too, with some adjustments.

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Colouring The Props Individually

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Due to a special setup of the textures of the "Mirror Mirror" props now you can All in one go - without going to Poser's Material Room at all!

You'll find this handy tool in the "Tools" folder.
Just double-click the thumbnail, and a small Python window pops up.

Select the object which you want to change the colour:

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Click on [OPEN COLOUR PICKER] and choose your new colour. (this will use your system's colour chooser, not the Poser one)

Your new colour will be displayed in the gadget's "Colour selected:" box on the right.

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Click [ABORT] to call it a day, or [MAKE IT SO] to apply the change.


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NOTES AND RESTRICTIONS:

  1. There must be a figure present in the scene, otherwise the script won't run (that's a known "Poser Python" quirk).
  2. The script will work on all figures and props in a scene. BUT ONLY if the texture nodes were set up in a particular way by the creator (me, in this case).

    Or you do it yourself!
    If you want to learn more read HERE

  3. You can ignore the "Figure" option for this set, as this was made with future extended use in mind (like, colouring fingernails or lips).

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Swapping Props Between Hands

By default the props will load parented to the hand by which they are commonly used (i.e. lipstick to right hand, mirrors to left). picture

However, it's very easy to reparent any prop to the other hand.
It just takes one click.

Select the prop which you want to reparent,
then in the "Tools" folder double-click the

"3.1. Prop Swap Hands" thumbnail.

The prop immediately moves into the other hand and keeps it's correct position relative to the hand.


NOTE:
Unfortunately many props available elsewhere were NOT modeled according to the rule:
"Front side is ALWAYS facing forward" (on the Z axis)

Those props might mirror in unexpected ways!

All props in this set will hehave as expected however!


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"3.2. Prop Unparent and Zero" thumbnail.

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Using the Raytrace Helper

This tool is extremely helpful to position

  1. The mirror
  2. The object to be seen in the mirror
  3. Your camera
in exactly the right places so that the reflection in the mirror actually matches what it would reflect in the real world.

For detailed information please read here: (opens in new tab/window)

NOTE:
If you've read the manual:biggrin

You can skip the "repositioning" of the "Ray Trace Helper" body because the mirrors in this set have their origins set up correctly.
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The name of this prop set was inspired by a Star Trek episode
ST-TOS Season 2 Ep.4 "Mirror, Mirror"

Live long and prosper, in whatever universe you are. \\//_

Kiev, September 2018
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