3D Art Freebie Challenge-April 2019-"April Showers Bring...Winners Announced" -Entries Thread Only
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What in the world could "April Showers Bring....." for you?
We would love to see what April Showers could bring for you!!
The Rules For This Months Freebie Challenge are:
1. A minimum of (5) Freebies must be included in your image along with Links to the freebies you have used. For an item to be considered free it must be offered as a freebie for the whole month. The exception to this rule is all Daz Bi-Weekly Freebies will be allowed throughout the entire month in which they are free as well as the month following their release as a freebie (For a total of 2 months). Also, if a freebie is broken down into multiple downloads/links/parts (IE like if the freebie is broken down into 3 zips etc...)it only counts as 1 freebie, not 3.
2. There will be a Maximum of 5 purchased items.
3. Base figures (All Gen 2,3,4, and Genesis 1,2,3) as well as their general morphs packs (Morphs++ and similar) do not count as a purchased item or a freebie and may be used as needed
4.Postwork is allowed but you MUST include a before and after Postwork versions of your entry in the Entry Thread.
5. All DAZ 3D Programs are allowed (IE Bryce, Carrara, Daz Studio and Hexagon) plus Poser for the contest.
6. All entries are subject to the Daz3D TOS Found Here: http://www.daz3d.com/terms-of-service ;
7. You may enter a Maximum of 4 Entries per month.
8. You may edit your entry as much as you like in the main thread but once it is posted to the "Entries" thread it may not be further modified. Also, if you edit or add things, be sure you update any links or freebie changes you make.
This Freebie Challenge will end Tuesday April 30th @ 23:59 Daz time.
*Please Note: Please allow 7 days from the Announcement of the Winners to recive your prize*
If you have not recived your prize, or have any questions, plz contact (ME) Saphirewild in a PM here on the forums.
Post your images and freebie links in the Main Thread for link verification. Once the links are verified, you can post your image and links here.
First Place: $15 store credit from KindredArts
Second Place: $10 store credit from KindredArts
Third Place: $5 store credit from KindredArts
Any other donations for prizes will be gratefully accepted. Please send a PM to Saphirewild
Comments
Here's my entry:
April Showers get you:
All Wet
A very soggy Tommie and Kageto take shelter in the autoshop during a downpour.
Die_trying's V4 morphs for Genesis (Tommie, Kageto)*
Pin-up Girl Pack (Tommie)*
Ghastly's General Purpose Anime Team Morphs ( Kageto)*
Ultimate Shader Pack (Chrome shaders—with reflection maps removed—for Tommie's wristwatch, earrings, and necklace)*
Ella V4 (Tommie's eyes)*
Sandra for V4* (Tommie's skin)*
Samantha Hair for Genesis (Kageto)*
Windwalker Accessories (Headband) (Kageto)*
Satin shaders (Kageto’s headband, obi, )*
Super Shine Shader pack (Kageto's, cyberarms and Daisho saya, Tommie's Toolchest)*
Glass Shaders (Sapphires in earrings)*
HFS EVAN Expansion set (Kageto's cyberarms)*
Katana Set for M3 (Kageto's Daisho)*
M3 Baseball Cap (Tommie)*
Cross My Heart tenth down (Tommie)
Stud Earrings (Tommie)*
Tool Cart With Storage Cabinet (Tool chest)*
Dystopia City Blocks 1-10 (skydome and city)
FX DAZ Studio (Rain)*
Paid For Items
Ryuu International (Kageto)
Willow for Genesis 2 Female (Tommie)
Marja Hair for Genesis (Tommie)
M4 Hero Pro Pack (Kageto)
Wet Body (Tommie, Kageto)
No-Count:
FG Bow Set
FG Bow Set Expansion set.
Here is my entry and third render! Today I was all prepared to start a bonfire and eat some Smores and it started raining, so this brought to mind some of the things you can't do because of what "April Showers Bring", which is rain! Here is my character, Camisila, not able to enjoy her volleyball time due to a passing storm.
Original Image:
Original size at: https://i.imgur.com/yaOuMuH.png
Post-GIMP Editing (Final Entry Product):
ITEMS USED
Freebies:
https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/free-window-3d-model/618624 Window (poser7)
https://www.most-digital-creations.com/pin_ups_125.htm Pose V8 125
https://www.most-digital-creations.com/noir_hdr.htm Noir HDR
https://www.deviantart.com/amyaimei/art/Beach-Volleyball-Outfit-for-Genesis-3-Female-559887217 Beach Volleyball Outfit for GF3
https://www.most-digital-creations.com/g8f_shades.htm G8F Shades
Non-counted Items:
GF8 Base (Base Item) + Charm Hair
Primative item: Cube with mapping changed to grey x2 (Base Item)
Volleyball + Volleyball net + Surfboard (Base items)
Beach Shoreline Scene (MPCycBeach Base item)
Bench (Base Item)
April showers... sometimes turn into April downpours!
Flowers Love the Rain
You never know when you might get caught in an April downpour, but at least the flowers enjoy it!
Freebies:
Daisy - https://sharecg.com/v/91005/favorite/21/DAZ-Studio/Daisy-for-G3F
Sideswept Rose Hair (with Wet morph)- https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/side-swept-rose-hair-g3f-g8f-part-1/79533, https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/side-swept-rose-hair-g3f-g8f-part-2/79534, and https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/side-swept-rose-hair-g3f-g8f-update/79641
G3F Skirt and Jumper - https://www.wilmapsdigitalcreations.co.uk/view_product.php?id=406
High Heels - http://www.digi-dotz.com/index.php/free-poses/daz-clothes/203-free-shoes-for-daz-genesis-3-females
Channel Bangle - https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/channel-bangle-for-genesis-3-female-iray-only-/77235
Gem Bangle - https://sharecg.com/v/87009/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Gem-Bangles-for-G3F
Sexy Pose 05 - https://www.zed3d.com/shop/sexy-pose-05-genesis-3-female-g3f/
Erock Grass System - https://erock3d.com/download/erock3d-free-grass-system/
Erock Dandelions - https://erock3d.com/download/dandelion-flower-set/
Erock Small Grass Flowers - https://erock3d.com/download/small-grass-flower/
Poppy - http://www.fast3d.co.uk/kathindex.htm (#158-ish?)
Strawberry Plant - http://www.mada3d.com/Freebies1.html (last row)
Umbrella - http://www.fast3d.co.uk/kathindex.htm (#233-ish?)
Skydome and Lights (Made from the files and instructions in this tutorial) - https://www.sharecg.com/v/60195/favorite/3/PDF-Tutorial/Simple-Sunshine-SkySphere-a-DAZStudio4-Tutorial
No Count:
Crocus (used to be free when I got it, now paid) - https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/free-crocus-flowers-plant-3d-model/582882
Paid:
Treescapes Background - https://www.daz3d.com/treescapes-backdrops
Iray to 3Delight Character Converter - https://www.renderosity.com/mod/bcs/?ViewProduct=124690
Convert It! Iray to 3Delight - https://www.renderosity.com/mod/bcs/?ViewProduct=124773
Heavy Rain - https://www.daz3d.com/heavy-rain-for-3delight-and-iray
I tweaked a few materials and the pose and edited lights a little. All done within Daz Studio. No post work except for the watermark.
My first time participating, hope I've done this correctly!
April showers bring out the city lights
Freebies used:
Paid Resources:
Raw Render - Daz Studio 4.10 Pro + Octane Render for Daz Studio:
Final version - Postwork in Adobe Photoshop CC 2019:
April Showers Bring...... The Knights
Rendered in Studio 4.10, 3Delight linear work flow
What spring shower does not bring about the popping up of mushrooms? So mushrooms we have. Ah but these mushrooms be characters. Told of in the pages of the epic poem, "The Shield of Erebus" please meet "The Traugs", Knights of a kingdom yet unnamed. I found these delightful fellows when doing some research for Poser Daz Freebie Site. The Traugs site was started by peejay. Blondie9999 was one of the contributors to the project. There are many things to hunt for, a treasure trove of characters, scene sets and just good fun. All of it old and some of it needing repair. If anyone knows more about this project, I would love to hear about it. I will be putting together a page on the Freebie Site to honor this long forgotten project. Some of the models I used were .3ds files. These must be converted with something like PosRay. SnowWhite's hair was converted using Blender.
Qualifying Links
Environment: Flowers * Kyklades-flower pot 4 by maria.
Environment: Lighting * UberEnvironment2 Light-set5 (for SkyDome Exp5) by glaseye.
Environment: Sky * Skydome by glaseye.
Environment: Sky * Skydome Expansion 1 by glaseye.
Environment: weeds Grass #1 by Drew Costigan.
Environment:Grass * Instanced Grass Kit by mephoria.
Environment:Ground Morphing Ground V. 2 by Porsimo.
Environment:Trees * XfrogPlants Bishop Pine by xfrog.
Knights Knights by Sams3D.
Knights:Grommet: Hat * RenFair" Bag hat for M4 by Rosemaryr.
Knights:Helmets,Halberd Various by Various.
SnowWhite:Character * KB-Lythra for G2F by Kari.
SnowWhite:Dress:Texture * KerWar Fancies 01 by sazzyazzca.
SnowWhite:Dress:Texture * MFD SnowWhite by mylochka.
SnowWhite:Hair Tera High Elf Male Hair by Tiffli.
SnowWhite:Pose * 16 hard to find poses for genesis2 female & males by poisinivy.
SnowWhite:Pose:Expression * Expression Builder for G2F by squarepeg3d.
SnowWhite:Skirt Helmut's Throws for Travelers free Stone Garden Benches by planit3d.
* - Registration is required
Paid For:
SnowWhite:Dress Morphing Fantasy Dress for Genesis 2 Female(s) by DAZ 3D Jgreenlees Ravenhair.
SnowWhite:Dress:CollarSleevesandCaps Morphing Fantasy Dress Exp 1 for Genesis 2 Female(s) by DAZ 3D Ravenhair.
3D Art Freebie Challenge April 2019 "April Showers Bring..."
"...Early Spring Flowers"
Starring: Sirine and Tiana
The tale:
April 2019 breaks (again) with the tradition of a rainy period, farmers are already complaining about drought and the warmest temperature ever measured in April is already a fact. Fortunately there have been some small showers and together with the delightful April sun it is the perfect weather for the grass, flowers, plants and trees to start flowering.
Wiktionary, The free dictionary states the following about the saying "April showers bring May flowers"; 1. The month of April, traditionally a rainy period, gives way to May, when flowers will bloom because of the water provided to them by the April rains. 2. (by extension) A period of discomfort can provide the basis for a period of happiness and joy. (Source: Wiktionary, The free dictionary - https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/April_showers_bring_May_flowers)
Possible rain showers move further and further away and the weather forecast is fantastic, warm and sunny. So Sirine and Tiana enjoy the lovely sun, flowers and birds in the green grass and relax, forgetting everything for a moment. "Sirine, listen to this, Lee Towers, from the eighties, really bad music but great lyrics though!" said Tiana to her girlfriend and streamed the song with Bluetooth® to Sirine's headphones...
Soundtrack:
Lee Towers - I Can See Clearly Now (1982)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7bmViwWJuQ
COUNTABLE FREEBIES: (Alphabetic order)
#01! 25 Beach Photoshooting Poses by hemi-426
https://www.deviantart.com/hemi-426/art/25-Beach-Photoshooting-Poses-774842043
[Pose adapted]
#02! AllenArt Iray Jewelry Shaders by AllenArt
https://www.sharecg.com/v/85120/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/AllenArt-Iray-Jewelry-Shaders **
#03! Amy AiMei for Genesis 8 Female (morphs only) by Amy AiMei
https://www.deviantart.com/amyaimei/art/Amy-AiMei-for-Genesis-8-Female-morphs-only-687709757
#04! Backdrop plane wallpaper by WallpapersCraft
https://wallpaperscraft.com/wallpaper/field_dawn_sky_beautiful_scenery_87654
#05! Bezel Cut Ring for Genesis 8 Female by AllenArt
https://sharecg.com/v/88847/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Bezel-Cut-Ring-for-Genesis-8-Female **
#06! Blue Tit by AdamThwaites (Most-Digital-Creations)
https://www.most-digital-creations.com/blue_tit.htm
#07! Braid Bracelets for G3M, G3F, G8M, and G8F by Fisty
http://www.sharecg.com/v/92874/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Braid-Bracelets-for-G3M-G3F-G8M-and-G8F **
#08! Bubbling's Navel Piercing by Fabiana
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/bubblings-navel-piercing/69231 **
#09! Butterfly by Age Of Armour
http://www.ageofarmour.com/3d/free/butterfly.php
#10! Dandelion by Xfrog inc
http://xfrog.com/product/GC17.html **
#11! Dandelion Flower Set by Erock3D
https://erock3d.com/download/dandelion-flower-set/
#12! Denim Shorts for G8F by AdamThwaites (Most-Digital-Creations)
https://www.most-digital-creations.com/g8f_denim_shorts.htm
#13! dForce Everyday Clothes Bundle 01 for G8F by yashiro_amamiya
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/dforce-everydayclothesbundle01-for-g8f/81857 **
#14! Diamond Dome Earrings (G3F & G8F) by AllenArt
https://sharecg.com/v/93484/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Diamond-Dome-Earrings **
#15! Duck by AdamThwaites (Most-Digital-Creations)
https://www.most-digital-creations.com/duck.htm
#16! Free Grass System by Erock3D
https://erock3d.com/download/erock3d-free-grass-system/
#17! HD Infinite Rock - Iray by Kaindayo
https://sharecg.com/v/83765/related/21/DAZ-Studio/HD-Infinite-Rock **
#18! Gazania by 3Zi
http://sanzisannzi.web.fc2.com/sub3.html (1st item)
#19! Gwennili Hair for Genesis 3 Female by kayleyss
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/gwennili-hair-for-genesis-3-female/77151 **
#20! iPhone X by klausdbg
https://www.sharecg.com/v/89747/gallery/5/3D-Model/iPhone-X **
#21! Iray car related shader presets 'megapack' by Tom2099
https://www.deviantart.com/tom2099/art/Iray-car-related-shader-presets-megapack-539622361
#22! Jewelry Set (G3F & G8F) by Leilana
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/jewelry-set/78314 **
#23! Labeled Whiskey Bottle by Area-50
https://www.sharecg.com/v/24358/gallery/11/Poser/Botles **
#24! LouderPhones by insane_machine
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/louderphones/64153 **
#25! Mlw-butterflyMats by Mike
http://www.sharecg.com/v/36437/Poser/Mlw-butterflyMats **
#26! Morphing Garden Style Stone by Mapps Graphics
http://www.freewebs.com/mapps/downloads4.htm (Last item)
#27! Mouse by AdamThwaites (Most-Digital-Creations)
https://www.most-digital-creations.com/mouse.htm
#28! My Heart Necklace for Genesis 8 Female by amyaimei
https://www.deviantart.com/amyaimei/art/My-Heart-Necklace-for-Genesis-8-Female-729010047
#29! Noggin's EasyPose Worm by noggin
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/noggins-easypose-worm/14105 **
#30! Nose Ring 01 for G2F, G3F and/or G8F by AllenArt
https://www.sharecg.com/v/89353/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Nose-Ring-01-for-G2F-G3F-and-or-G8F **
#31! Orchid Flower in Hexagonal Pot by CGAxis
http://free.cgaxis.com/product/3d-orchid-flower-in-hexagonal-pot/ *1
#32! Pajaro Trousers + PhD Glasses for G8F by Poses17
https://www.deviantart.com/poses17/art/Freebie-Pajaro-Trousers-PhD-Glasses-for-G8F-788560405 **
#33! Pajaro Trouser Woodpecker Textures by Poses17
https://www.deviantart.com/poses17/art/Pajaro-Trouser-Woodpecker-Textues-792181266
#34! SIRINE for G8F by Shadoweagle
https://www.sharecg.com/v/89913/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/SIRINE-for-G8F **
#35! Small Grass Flower by Erock3D
https://erock3d.com/download/small-grass-flower/
#36! Sparrow by AdamThwaites (Most-Digital-Creations)
https://www.most-digital-creations.com/sparrow.htm
#37! Tiana for G8F by RenderGuyNY
http://www.sharecg.com/v/88548/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Tiana-for-G8F-%5Bsome-nudity%5D **
#38! Touchable Gwennili by -Wolfie-
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/touchable-gwennili/78267 **
#39! Woodland Forget-me-not 3D Model by CGAxis
https://free.cgaxis.com/product/woodland-forget-me-not-3d-model/ *1
NO-COUNT ITEMS:
++ Bardot Outfit by DAZ Originals (dForce Starter Essentials)
--- IDG Vibrant Light Probes (The Holiday Loyalty Sale 2018 Free Item)
--- Sandals from T-shirt outfit for G8F by Tab
--- Songbird LE by AdamThwaites (Most-Digital-Creations)
++ Toulouse Hair by DAZ Originals
PURCHASED/PAID FOR ITEMS: None. 100% Free
*1 E-mail address required
** Registration required
#x! Countable Items (Bold ones are used by me for the first time.)
--- No longer available freebies
++ Free with DAZ Studio (or the Essentials)
$x. Purchased/Paid For Item
Rendered with DAZ Studio 4.10.0.123 (nVidia Iray)
Other free software used: GIMP v2.10.8 and Irfanview 4.52
Postwork: (oa) used the AltaLux Image Enhancement Filter (Effect) by Stefano Tommesani that comes with Irfanview and the Lens Flare filter that comes with GIMP.
"...Early Spring Flowers"
April Showers Bring... Sudden Showdown with Shredder!
Shredder thought he was going to caught April O'Neil in shower. But factually he stepped right into a trap! Adventurous plan, mutant ninja turtles.
Freebies:
1) Ghastly's Science Jumpsuit
2) Turtle Power for G3M
3) Mock's Shuriken
4) Nunchaku
5) Futeinokatana
6) Urban Ninja II for Genesis
7) WC Samantha hair for Genesis
8) Bathroom freebie WIP SuperFly
9) True Mirror - iRay
10) 4 Tai Chi poses 01 for M5
11) 8 Kung Fu / fight poses 01
12) Body Talk for Genesis: Arms
13) Body Talk for Genesis: Legs
No-count:
1) Genesis Basic Female
2) Genesis Basic Male
3) Genesis 3 Male
Rendered with DAZ Studio 4.8 (Iray)
CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED
And The Winners Are.................Drum Rollllllllllllllllllll.............
FIRST PLACE GOES TO: APRIL SHOWERS BRING OUT THE CITY LIGHTS BY @Phloki3D
SECOND PLACE GOES TO: APRIL SHOWERS BRING........THE KNIGHTS BY @DollyGirl
THIRD PLACE GOES TO: APRIL SHOWERS BRING.........SUDDEN SHOWDOWN WITH SHREDDER BY @akmerlow
CONGRADULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS!!
Please contact KindredArts with your daz email address in order to speed up the prize payout process
So sorry for the Delay of this month's winners life just got in the way!
Congrats to all the winners!
Oh wow, thanks! Well done to everyone involved, I had a lot of fun!
Congratulations to the winners!
Well done, everyone.
Yay ! Congrats to the winners
Great entries everybody - DollyGirls's and akmerlow's in particular appealed to my (decidedly awry) sense of humour !
Thank you very much for the nod and congradulations to the other winners. Well done everyone.
Congratulations to the winners! Beautiful image Phloki3D!
Thank you kindly :) and congratulations to all
Well, this is interesting---
I haven't visited the DAZ forums for a very long time-- several years-- and I was really surprised to see a thread about peejay and his "Traugs."
I first became acquainted (online only) with peejay through 3DCommune. There's a common saying, "Oh, it was really good... until it wasn't." Well, that applies to 3DCommune. It was really good... until it wasn't. Enough about that!
Peejay explained his "Traugs" project to me, and I thought it sounded like fun, and asked him to send me the 3-D models and the UV maps for them, so that I could do textures for them.
Well, the UV maps were complete crap, so I re-did them, and created textures based on actual mushrooms from the region where the Traugs lived, and ... peejay was very pleased with them.
Well... that's the story of my involvement with the Traugs. I moved on to other things, and lost contact with peejay, and... well, you know how it goes. Does anyone still have contact with peejay? He was a very nice fellow, and I hope he's alive and well and doing fine!
Thank you!
blondie9999
I can not help you with the status of peejay but I do want to thank you for your part in making these little guys so much fun. Had a blast looking through the site and it is always good to get some first hand accounts of a project like this. Thank you blondie9999, for your kindness.