Use high-resolution source photos with even lighting
Avoid harsh shadows, blown highlights, and heavy makeup
Capture front, left, right, and angled views
Match camera settings across all reference images
Use sharp, in-focus images
Remove lens distortion before generating textures
Increase texture resolution in FaceGen settings
Export the highest-quality texture format available
Edit the texture in Photoshop or GIMP
Correct skin tone, contrast, and color balance
Remove noise and compression artifacts
Retouch seams, blotches, and facial blemishes
Preserve natural skin detail while smoothing only excess artifacts
Use a neutral background in source images
Ensure consistent white balance
Rebuild the texture from better reference photos if needed
Reproject details from cleaner images
Test different FaceGen generation settings
Use a higher-quality 3D mesh for better texture mapping
Bake or transfer textures carefully to avoid stretching
Inspect UV layout for distortion
Use a calibrated monitor for color correction