VERY NEW - how to bring a photo into FO3

[illwolf]

curious, as to what programs i need to learn or use to port a photo into FO3 as a companion. wanting to port in the head and body with all tattoos accurately. really need to be pointed at the right program(s) to get it done properly.

[Foxroe]

In case you're still looking to try this (it's been a few months :P), you could try this software (demo version):

 

https://facegen.com/

 

I'm fairly certain this was used back in Oblivion's heyday to import celebrity faces into the game.

 

As for the body, you would probably need to hand edit the textures, or, if you have REALLY good photos, you may be able to map the photo to a 3D model in 3D modeling software such as Blender.

 

Be warned: it's a steep learning curve.

 

Also, check out the pinned topic at the top of this forum:

 

https://forums.nexusmods.com/index.php?/topic/237804-miscellaneous-tools-for-3d-modeling-read-1st/

[HermanMoreno]

To bring a photo into Fallout 3, you can follow these steps:

1. Prepare the photo: Make sure the photo you want to add to Fallout 3 is in a supported format, such as JPEG or PNG. You may need to resize or edit the photo beforehand to fit the game's requirements.

2. Convert the photo to the appropriate format: Fallout 3 uses a specific texture format for in-game assets. You will need to convert your photo to this format using an image editing software like Photoshop or GIMP. The format typically used in Fallout 3 is DDS (DirectDraw Surface). There are plugins and tools available for these software programs that can help with the conversion process.

3. Rename the photo: Once the photo is in the correct format, rename it to replace an existing texture in Fallout 3 or give it a new name if you want to create a new item or object in the game.

4. Place the photo in the correct folder: Locate the "Textures" folder in your Fallout 3 game directory. This folder contains all the game's textures. Copy and paste the converted photo into this folder.