Introduction

Vivid Mesh Studios presents Belladonna, the glamorous and fiercely elegant matriarch of The Grimsleys stylized vampire family. Radiating a haughty, aristocratic charm and dark Victorian beauty, Belladonna is the perfect leading lady for your whimsical horror projects, animated shorts, or stylized games. Whether she is gracefully commanding the room or posing for a chaotic family portrait, Belladonna delivers a stunning, instantly readable silhouette for any Character Creator 5 or iClone production.

Design Concept

Belladonna’s design is a beautiful exploration of classic gothic elegance mixed with stylized, exaggerated proportions. She features a striking hourglass figure with a dramatically corseted waist, sharp cheekbones, pale purple skin, and piercing purple eyes. Her defining feature is her massive, intricate updo crafted from thick, elegant braids. Her regal wardrobe consists of a tailored red and black bodice with puffed, striped shoulders, long fitted sleeves with ruffled cuffs, and a sweeping, floor-length black skirt that perfectly grounds her imposing design.

Special Features

• Unique Wardrobe & Hair: Belladonna comes fully equipped with her bespoke Victorian-inspired gown and her incredibly detailed, gravity-defying braided updo hairstyle.

• CC5 SubD HD System: Utilizes Character Creator 5's Subdivision Level 2 to give Belladonna her perfectly smooth, stylized silhouette and high-fidelity clothing folds—especially on her flowing skirt—without bogging down your scene with heavy base geometry.

• ActorMIXER Integration: Fully compatible with ActorMIXER. Blend Belladonna’s unique corseted stature and elegant proportions with your existing character library to generate completely new stylized matriarchs or gothic heroines.

• Refined CC5 Facial Expressions: Equipped with comprehensive facial profile optimization and custom blendshape editing perfectly suited for her haughty glares and elegant smirks. Belladonna also includes the family's signature custom "Vampire" expression—an exaggerated, open-mouth smile showcasing her fangs.

• Stylized Textures: Hand-crafted material sets that perfectly capture the Vivid Mesh "whimsical horror" style, complete with high-resolution details on her velvet-like bodice and rich fabric skirts.

Usage Instructions

1. Apply Belladonna directly from your Smart Gallery into Character Creator 5 or iClone.

2. To achieve the intended smoothness for her sharp features and optimal mesh detail on her gown and elaborate hair, ensure your subdivision (SubD) level is set to 2 in the Modify panel.

3. Use ActorMIXER in Character Creator 5 to mix her elegant, corseted components with other stylized or realistic characters.

4. Access her custom facial profiles in the Face Key or Face Puppet tools to utilize her signature exaggerated vampire expressions and aristocratic scowls.