README — PopSmoke Braids
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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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PopSmoke Braids is a premium Smart Hair inspired by the famous long cornrow style 
made popular by the rapper Pop Smoke. This hairstyle features eight detailed braids 
that follow the scalp naturally, providing a realistic and cultural aesthetic.

Built for Character Creator 4 and iClone 8, it uses 4K PBR materials and Smart Hair Physics 
for soft, natural movement. Includes 6 color presets and 5 morph sliders for flexible posing.

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CONTENT
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1. PopSmoke Braids ........ rlHair (Main Smart Hair)
2. PSB Black ............... iMtlPlus (Material)
3. PSB Blond ............... iMtlPlus (Material)
4. PSB Brown ............... iMtlPlus (Material)
5. PSB Red ................. iMtlPlus (Material)
6. PSB Silver .............. iMtlPlus (Material)
7. PSB Bleached ............ iMtlPlus (Material)

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MORPH SLIDERS
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This hairstyle includes 5 morph sliders for style and posing:

1. Thick ............... Increases braid volume and thickness
2. Full Back ........... Moves all braids behind the shoulders
3. Full Front .......... Moves all braids forward
4. Full Right .......... Shifts braids to right shoulder
5. Full Left ........... Shifts braids to left shoulder

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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Hair Type: Smart Hair
Base Type: Character Creator Smart Hair Group
Material Variations: 6
Morph Sliders: 5 (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 real-time performance

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INSTALLATION
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1. Download and extract the ZIP file.
2. Copy the folder into:
   Documents\Reallusion\Template\Character Creator 4 Template\
3. Restart Character Creator 4 or iClone 8.
4. Locate the hair in:
   Content → Hair → SdeBStore → PopSmoke Braids
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 pose braids naturally depending on animation.
- Activate Physics for realistic swinging movement.
- Adjust gloss and roughness for different lighting setups.
- Works for both male and female bases.
- Best results achieved with HDRI or three-point lighting setups.

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RECOMMENDATIONS
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- Ideal for Afro-urban and cinematic 3D projects.
- Combine with streetwear or performance-style outfits.
- Disable Physics for still renders and pose manually if needed.

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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.