README — Natty Dreads F V1
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Product Type: Smart Hair Pack
Compatible with: Character Creator 4 & iClone 8
Author / Store: SdeBStore
Version: 1.22 / 8.60
Date: 2025
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OVERVIEW
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Natty Dreads F V1 is a premium Smart Hair pack designed for female 3D characters in Character Creator 4 and iClone 8.  
This hairstyle faithfully reproduces natural Afro-Caribbean dreadlocks with realistic thickness, weight, and motion.  
It includes 6 material color variations and 8 morph sliders that allow you to reshape, restyle, and personalize the look dynamically.

Built using Reallusion’s Smart Hair system, it supports full physics simulation and 4K PBR materials for both still renders and animation.  
Ideal for artistic, cultural, or cinematic characters, it brings authenticity and elegance to every scene.

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CONTENT
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The pack contains the following items:

1. NattyDreads FV1 .......... rlHair (Main Smart Hair)
2. NDFV1 Black .............. iMtlPlus (Material)
3. NDFV1 Bleached ........... iMtlPlus (Material)
4. NDFV1 Blond .............. iMtlPlus (Material)
5. NDFV1 Brown .............. iMtlPlus (Material)
6. NDFV1 Red ................ iMtlPlus (Material)
7. NDFV1 White .............. iMtlPlus (Material)

All materials are 4K PBR and fully compatible with Character Creator 4 & iClone 8 lighting environments.

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MORPH SLIDERS (STYLE OPTIONS)
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Natty Dreads F V1 includes 8 Morph Sliders offering complete control over hair styling:

1. Default ................. Standard loose dreadlocks
2. Thick ................... Increased dreadlock volume and density
3. Wavy .................... Adds natural curl and wave
4. Full Back ............... Pulls all locks behind shoulders
5. Full Front .............. Brings locks forward on the chest
6. Full Left ............... Shifts entire hairstyle to the left
7. Full Right .............. Shifts entire hairstyle to the right
8. Side Left / Side Right .. Half-styled variants for asymmetrical looks

These morphs allow for fast and natural customization — ideal for animation, posing, or close-up portrait renders.

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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Hair Type: Smart Hair  
Base Type: Character Creator G3+ Smart Hair Group  
Material Variations: 6 (Black, Bleached, Blond, Brown, Red, White)  
Morph Sliders: 8 (listed above)  
File Formats: rlHair + iMtlPlus  
File Version: 1.22 / 8.60  
Texture Resolution: 4K PBR  
Physics: Enabled (Smart Hair Dynamics)  
Compatibility: Character Creator 4 / iClone 8  
Polygon Count: Optimized for quality and performance  

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INSTALLATION
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1. Download and extract the ZIP file.  
2. Copy the folder into your Reallusion Template directory:  
   Documents\Reallusion\Template\Character Creator 4 Template\  
3. Restart Character Creator 4 or iClone 8.  
4. Locate the hair in:  
   Content → Hair → SdeBStore → Natty Dreads F V1  
5. Double-click the hairstyle or drag it onto your character.  

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USAGE TIPS
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- Use Morph sliders to switch between different poses and styles.  
- Adjust gloss, roughness, and AO in Modify > Material to match lighting.  
- Enable Physics under Modify > Physics for realistic motion.  
- Combine with HDRI lighting for best visual results.  
- Use slight wind settings for animation realism.  

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RECOMMENDATIONS
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- Use realistic skin shaders for portrait rendering.  
- Adjust morph and physics settings depending on animation speed.  
- Ideal for Afro, fantasy, or cultural 3D projects.  

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LICENSE
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This product is licensed for commercial and non-commercial renders within Reallusion environments.  
Redistribution or resale of 3D assets (.rlHair, .iMtlPlus, .textures) is strictly prohibited.  
For detailed terms, refer to:  
https://www.reallusion.com/Content/EULA.aspx  

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SUPPORT
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For questions, updates, or feedback:  
Email: support@sdebstore.com  
Website: https://www.sdebstore.com  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdebstore  

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CREDITS
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Created and published by Samuel Silmon – SdeBStore  
© 2025 SdeBStore. All Rights Reserved.