Beginner here: B&W vs. Skin/Beige tones for family portraits?
Hey everyone,
I'm relatively new to HueForge and planning to print several high-detail family portraits for my home. I want them to look as lifelike and artistic as possible, and I’d love to get some advice from experienced makers here:
Color Palette Choice: For realistic family portraits, do you find that a classic monochrome setup (Black, Dark Grey, Light Grey, White) yields better results, or does introducing a warm midtone (like Beige / Skin tone / Tan) between the black and white give a more natural, lifelike feel to skin tones? Which route tends to look cleaner and less "washed out"?
Matte Filament Recommendations (Higher TD): I definitely want to stick to Matte PLA to avoid reflections and hide layer lines, but I know matte filaments often have quite low Transmission Distance (TD). Are there specific brands or colors in Matte PLA that maintain a relatively high TD (or at least provide smooth gradients without making layers muddy)?
Go-To Filament Brands for Portraits: What specific brands and shades would you recommend for consistent, high-quality portraits? (Using Bambu AMS setups).
Any tips, palette examples, or TD insights for portrait work would be hugely appreciated!
Thanks in advance!