README — Natty Dreads M V3
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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 M V3 is a premium Smart Hair pack designed for Character Creator 4 and iClone 8.
This model features a unique Afro dreadlocks style tied in a **front knot**, giving the hair a bold and expressive appearance.

Created using Smart Hair technology, the dreadlocks respond naturally to physics, motion, and lighting,
providing a realistic animation flow and natural bounce for cinematic use.

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CONTENT
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The pack contains the following items:

1. NattyDreads MV3 .......... rlHair (Main Smart Hair)
2. NDMV3 Black .............. iMtlPlus (Material)
3. NDMV3 Blond .............. iMtlPlus (Material)
4. NDMV3 Bleached ........... iMtlPlus (Material)
5. NDMV3 Brown .............. iMtlPlus (Material)
6. NDMV3 Red ................ iMtlPlus (Material)
7. NDMV3 White .............. iMtlPlus (Material)

All materials use Universal PBR shaders optimized for realism and consistency under studio or HDRI lighting.

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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
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 high-quality renders

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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 M V3
5. Double-click the hairstyle or drag it onto your character.

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USAGE TIPS
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- Adjust material color, gloss, and roughness in Modify > Material.
- Enable physics simulation in Modify > Physics for natural dread movement.
- Use Directional or HDRI lighting to enhance hair texture depth.
- Adjust AO or Specular settings for more realism depending on your lighting setup.
- Works perfectly with Afro, urban, and cultural character designs.

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RECOMMENDATIONS
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- Use realistic skin shaders for portrait and cinematic scenes.
- Adjust physics strength for animation intensity or pose type.
- Combine with Reallusion’s facial expressions for natural results.

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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.