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October, 2020 - Daz 3D New User Challenge - Atmosphere, Ghosts and Special Effects

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  • katywhitekatywhite Posts: 443
    edited October 2020
    katywhite said:
    Kismet2012 said:
    katywhite said:

    Title: Chase the Glow

    Caption: Magic exists - you just have to look for it. If you notice a faint glow at night you could always dismiss it as a distant car light, or the moonlight reflection on a pond. Or you could chase the glow and discover a fairy - and gain a magical new friend.

    1st Entry: Beginner's Contest

    Software: Just Daz 3d :)

    Any feedback is much appreciated - I will post to my gallery when finalized. :D

    What an absolutely adorable image.  I love the caption.  Lovely sentiment.

     

    It may just be my monitor, it tends to be a little dark, but I would love to see just a little more detail. 

    You could either try adding a fill light, if you do not have one.  Or you could try adjusting the Tone Mapping setings.  They are designed to operate like a camera.  Adjusting the ISO to 400 may make a difference.  Or playing with the FStop settings.

     

     

    Here's a slightly brighter version, I changed the exposure value from 13 to 11. Not sure if its too bright now.

    And here it is again at exposure 12.

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  • katywhitekatywhite Posts: 443
    OriginalSamhain said:

    Thought I'd give this a go, first time entering a contest. I found DAZ a couple of weeks ago and haven't been able to leave it alone since. What do you think? 

     

    Nice eerie atmosphere! Love the subtle creepy arm coming from the bottom left. :) I think the lighting too is pretty spot on to give it that creepy feel

  • OriginalSamhainOriginalSamhain Posts: 38
    katywhite said:
    OriginalSamhain said:

     

    Nice eerie atmosphere! Love the subtle creepy arm coming from the bottom left. :) I think the lighting too is pretty spot on to give it that creepy feel

    Thank you! I must have done 10 different runs with various lighting settings. This tutorial on shooting day for night was super helpful!

  • SmoerebroetSmoerebroet Posts: 31
    Kismet2012 said:

    I find I often have to run mutliple simulations to get dForce clothes to do what I want them to do.  But when you get a great result the effort is worth it.

    You're right. i tried it alot. The Robe is nice and easier to work with. But the Cloak was a pain. But some "explotions" are better then expected. I'm not disappointed. 

  • Kismet2012Kismet2012 Posts: 4,252
    Meraki said:

    Just Looking

    First time trying a contest. So i'm gonna enter the contest for Beginner. I'm new to daz, had been using blender for a year.

    You have portrayed a lot of emotion with her pose.   The monochromatic colour pallete really works without feeling cold.

    I'm not sure if this is your intention but I find my eye drawn to the little vignette in the corner with the wine bottle, glass, candle, skull and subtle godray.

    You have done a great job.

  • Kismet2012Kismet2012 Posts: 4,252
    OriginalSamhain said:

    Thought I'd give this a go, first time entering a contest. I found DAZ a couple of weeks ago and haven't been able to leave it alone since. What do you think? 

     

    Welcome to the insane asylum club.

    I like the story this image is telling.  Your main guy has a great expression.  There is just enough light to see his face.  The set is appropriately dingy and abandoned with DOF just strong enough to make the arm a mystery.

    This is getting very nitpicky but the male figure's foot is just slightly going into the floor.  It isn't much.  You might need to either raise the guy by maybe 0.5 point or lower the set.  Whichever is easier to do and causes the least amount of adjustment to everything else in the scene.

    This is a great image. 

  • Kismet2012Kismet2012 Posts: 4,252
    katywhite said:
    katywhite said:
    Kismet2012 said:
    katywhite said:

    Title: Chase the Glow

    Caption: Magic exists - you just have to look for it. If you notice a faint glow at night you could always dismiss it as a distant car light, or the moonlight reflection on a pond. Or you could chase the glow and discover a fairy - and gain a magical new friend.

    1st Entry: Beginner's Contest

    Software: Just Daz 3d :)

    Any feedback is much appreciated - I will post to my gallery when finalized. :D

    What an absolutely adorable image.  I love the caption.  Lovely sentiment.

     

    It may just be my monitor, it tends to be a little dark, but I would love to see just a little more detail. 

    You could either try adding a fill light, if you do not have one.  Or you could try adjusting the Tone Mapping setings.  They are designed to operate like a camera.  Adjusting the ISO to 400 may make a difference.  Or playing with the FStop settings.

     

     

    Here's a slightly brighter version, I changed the exposure value from 13 to 11. Not sure if its too bright now.

    And here it is again at exposure 12.

    This looks like it is just right.  Not too bright and not too dark.  Light enough to see detail and dark enough to keep some mystery and magic.

  • Kismet2012Kismet2012 Posts: 4,252
    Smoerebroet said:
    Kismet2012 said:

    I find I often have to run mutliple simulations to get dForce clothes to do what I want them to do.  But when you get a great result the effort is worth it.

    You're right. i tried it alot. The Robe is nice and easier to work with. But the Cloak was a pain. But some "explotions" are better then expected. I'm not disappointed. 

    We call those "happy accidents".  Sometimes unintended results work out better than what we planned.

  • katywhitekatywhite Posts: 443
    Kismet2012 said:
    katywhite said:
    katywhite said:
    Kismet2012 said:
    katywhite said:

    Title: Chase the Glow

    Caption: Magic exists - you just have to look for it. If you notice a faint glow at night you could always dismiss it as a distant car light, or the moonlight reflection on a pond. Or you could chase the glow and discover a fairy - and gain a magical new friend.

    1st Entry: Beginner's Contest

    Software: Just Daz 3d :)

    Any feedback is much appreciated - I will post to my gallery when finalized. :D

    What an absolutely adorable image.  I love the caption.  Lovely sentiment.

     

    It may just be my monitor, it tends to be a little dark, but I would love to see just a little more detail. 

    You could either try adding a fill light, if you do not have one.  Or you could try adjusting the Tone Mapping setings.  They are designed to operate like a camera.  Adjusting the ISO to 400 may make a difference.  Or playing with the FStop settings.

     

     

    Here's a slightly brighter version, I changed the exposure value from 13 to 11. Not sure if its too bright now.

    And here it is again at exposure 12.

    This looks like it is just right.  Not too bright and not too dark.  Light enough to see detail and dark enough to keep some mystery and magic.

    YAY! Worth re-rendering. :)

  • sueyasueya Posts: 832
    edited November 2020

    The Lonely Warrior and her faithful hound

    This is the final version of this month's entry for the beginner's contest.

    I have added a sword to show the girl is a warrior. I Imagine she borrowed the sword from her brother because she wanted to join the battle. Her dog is the one true friend she can rely on.

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  • davidjones8418davidjones8418 Posts: 167
    edited October 2020

    My entry for the Beginners Challenge.

    Title: Together Forever (When only one sister says goodbye)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    There is a special effect in here, but it is kind of subtle. Going for atmosphere.

    Also a story.

    Had difficulty with the lights, which kept showing up in the mirror even with render emitter off. Still not sure how to handle that but I manouvered them out in the end.

     

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  • Kismet2012Kismet2012 Posts: 4,252
    davidjones8418 said:

    My entry for the Beginners Challenge.

    Title: Together Forever (When only one sister says goodbye)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    There is a special effect in here, but it is kind of subtle. Going for atmosphere.

    Also a story.

    Had difficulty with the lights, which kept showing up in the mirror even with render emitter off. Still not sure how to handle that but I manouvered them out in the end.

     

    This is a powerful image. Framing most of the scene in the mirror is quite effective.

  • davidjones8418davidjones8418 Posts: 167

    Thank you !

    Was time consuming. Could tinker with it forever but got to call it a day eventually.

  • skinklizzardskinklizzard Posts: 218
    edited November 2020

    I couldn't quite get the effect I was looking for with the hands and flames, might have to revist the idea in a different image.

    I also couldn't decide what colours I liked best, eventually settled on this.

    Final Entry Intermediate Challenge:

    Power Overwhelming

    Daz Studio canvases Composited in photoshop

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  • LaPartitaLaPartita Posts: 407
    edited November 2020

    image

    Entry for Intermediate Contest

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  • L'AdairL'Adair Posts: 9,479
    edited November 2020

    This challenge is now closed.

    Thanks to everyone for participating!

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  • Kismet2012Kismet2012 Posts: 4,252

    Hello everyone

    Due to unexpected challanges related to the upgrade, there may be a delay in announcing the Spotlighted Images.

    Everyone did phenomenal work.  Thank you for participating.

  • Kismet2012Kismet2012 Posts: 4,252

    Hi everyone.  We apologize for the delay.  We are hoping to announce the spotlighted winners early next week.  `

    Thank you for your patience.

  • Kismet2012Kismet2012 Posts: 4,252
    edited November 2020

    October, 2020 New User Beginner Challenge – Atmosphere

     

    Katywhite

     

    Chase the Glow

     

    Exploring

     

    Meraki

     

    Just Looking

     

    OriginalSamhain

     

    Atmosphere Final

     

     

    October, 2020 New User Intermediate Challenge – Ghosts and Special Effects

     

    Stargazey

    In the Moonlight with fog

     

    Haunted Graveyard

     

     

    Shack

     

    Urban Witchcraft

     

     

    Smoerebroet

     

    Collector

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  • Alias52Alias52 Posts: 298

    Well done, folks. Some lovely work there.

  • LaPartitaLaPartita Posts: 407

    Congrats to everyone showcased!

  • sueyasueya Posts: 832

    Well done to everyone who was showcased.

  • aprilshowers2065aprilshowers2065 Posts: 738
    edited November 2020

    Congrats to the winners! Beautiful renders from everyone... On a side note, just wanted to point out that you've posted my image instead of Meraki's under the beginner challenge.

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  • Kismet2012Kismet2012 Posts: 4,252
    aprilshowers2065 said:

    Congrats to the winners! Beautiful renders from everyone... On a side note, just wanted to point out that you've posted my image instead of Meraki's under the beginner challenge.

    Thank you @aprilshowers2065.  I am so sorry for that gaff.

    So many amazing images.  Everyone did a great job. 

  • katywhitekatywhite Posts: 443

    Oh wow thank you! Such beautiful renders. =) Great work everyone!

  • TirickTirick Posts: 230

    Congratulations to all the winners!

  • OriginalSamhainOriginalSamhain Posts: 38

    Oh wow, thank you! I haven't checked back here for a while but this a lovely surprise! Well done everyone

  • SmoerebroetSmoerebroet Posts: 31
    edited December 2020

    Now i have a little bit time. Very busy chrismas.

    So thank you all for being selected. :)
    I used it wisely.

    And i think about to do a visual reactive Version for the wallpaper engine. Lets see.
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