The Mashenka head is a fitted mesh head. Fitted mesh means in this case that the head and neck size can be changed in several dimensions (width, depth a.s.o) the general shape and features of the face cannot be changed though. The head has 12 expressions which can be controlled with an emotes HUD using automatic or manual modes as well as with gestures. 5 skin tones with 2 eyebrow options each, 4 hair base tones and a 2 lashes option are included in an applier HUD. The neck joint comes in 2 versions one with standard S size and should fit fine with standard avatars as well as with the *KL* Lena body line and one that fits e.g. on the maitreya mesh body neck.The head is also compatible with Lena appliers.
19/08 updated for the new 'bake on mesh' feature. This means you can use all your legacy skins and makeups on this head.
Please try the free demo before you buy!
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4 stars (Because of Babette's always so delighted way of listening, handeling critisism with the ambition of improve and impress!)
I've noticed one thing that always decides whether it is a good mesh head or not (and i think you guys will agree after I'm telling you) and that is: nose shadows. The sockets should never become so big that they wouldn't get a proper shadowing/tone. It's true. The shadowing around the sockets always turn out to be the final factor that decides whether it's a good head or not. At least that's a pattern I've seen. Think about it; one thing that the not so successful heads have in common is that typical nose that just wont get the appropriate shadow effect under the nose. Now, don't take my words as something mean, as I'm only letting you know my thoughts. I believe in you, Babette.
/Rebecca
I want to rate this higher...
... but I can't right now. I am reserving my real rating for the non-demo version. I am basing this review on the version I bought yesterday, not this demo. I believe enough in Babette that I think this will be worked out.
I think the intention and product is good. The implementation was not successful. I used this with a Lena Lush body and applied the alpha layer, but the SL avatar head still kept poking through. I tried sizing the head down, but it applies to both heads, so that was unsuccessful. I am really looking forward to being able to use a complete mesh body from KL, so hopefully the alpha issue is something that I can get past. The shape of the face and from what I can see of the texture looks good.
