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I know, I know, I know. I'm making a right pigs ear out of an image as fast as I can.
Truth is the inspirons have sleeted past me this month and none have made a useful impact.
Regards,
Richard
Yes, thank you very much Richard!
3D Art Freebie Challenge May 2021 "May Mysteries"
[Best watched at full size for details.]
"Only the ravens..."
Starring: Alysha, Ella and Barack
The tale:
No one knows who built the ruin wall, some say it was the Templars, others say it was The Gods themselves. But only the ravens can get close to it, grass grows only hundreds of meters from it but is poisonous. Nobody knows why. Barackm'bwana was born blind and also clairvoyant and some tribal elders say it's both because of the ravens...
Soundtrack:
Alan Parsons Project The Raven (© 1976) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAE1XTvKLXA
COUNTABLE FREEBIES: (Alphabetic order)
#01! Afro Earrings G8F-FREE by SdeB
https://www.sdebstore.com/collections/free-stuff/products/afro-earrings-g8f-free **
#02! AfroHead G3M 1 by abe01
https://sharecg.com/v/86164/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/AfroHead-G3M-1 **
#03! Alysha for Genesis 8 Female by emotionaldreams
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/83613/alysha-for-genesis-8-female **
#04! Aurochs Skull 1977-5012 (OBJ) by NHM_Imaging
https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/aurochs-skull-1977-5012-30a8753007bd4e9fac33c18a06512562 **
#05! Barack for G3M by dumbuser
https://www.sharecg.com/v/88699/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Barack-for-G3M **
#06! Bracelet for genesis 8 female by Valmont59
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/86004/bracelet-for-genesis-8-female **
#07! Braid Bracelets for G3M, G3F, G8M, and G8F by Fisty
https://www.sharecg.com/v/92874/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Braid-Bracelets-for-G3M-G3F-G8M-and-G8F **
#08! Candy Braids Hair for Genesis 8 Female(s) by zoro_d
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/88062/candy-braids-hair-for-genesis-8-female-s- **
#09! Chameleon ROse2 for Genesis 8 Female by zoro_d
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/85859/chameleon-rose2-for-genesis-8-female **
[Head morph used]
#10! Dante DMC5 Free Stubble for Genesis 8 Male by InTheFlesh
https://sharecg.com/v/94752/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Dante-DMC5-Free-Stubble-for-Genesis-8-Male **
#11! Dashiki Dress G8F_FREE by SdeB
https://www.sdebstore.com/collections/free-stuff/products/dashiki-dress-g8f_free **
#12! EA Sidecut Hair for Genesis 3 & 8 Female(s) by EichhornArt
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/ea-sidecut-hait-for-genesis-3-amp-8-femela-s-/82972 **
#13! ED's Bends V8 Poses Part 2 by Edheldil3D
https://www.deviantart.com/edheldil3d/art/Freebie-ED-s-Bends-V8-Poses-Part-2-799687169 **
#14! Ella for Genesis 8 Female by tottallou
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/77844/ella-for-genesis-8female **
#15! Fiberhair Goatee Beard for Genesis 3 Male by RedzStudio
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/fiberhair-goatee-beard-for-genesis-3-male/75957 **
#16! Flo Makeup For Genesis 8 Females by AprilYSH
https://shop.aprilsvanity.com/flo-makeup-for-genesis-8-females.html
#17! Grass as Grass can be! (DAZ3D, Iray) by SmidA
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/88095/grass-as-grass-can-be-daz3d-iray- **
#18! Iray Jewelry Shaders by AllenArt
https://sharecg.com/v/95893/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Iray-Jewelry-Shaders **
#19! Iro Hair by MysticArtDesign
https://sharecg.com/v/97502/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/Iro **
[Skull cap used]
#20! Kamala Khan Young for G8F by Shinteo
https://www.patreon.com/posts/kamala-khan-for-44615503
[Bracelet left]
#21! M4 Jewelry Pack 5 by Cool Tuna Studio
https://www.cooltuna.com/poser/poser-freebies.html (item 10)
#22! Melitaea britomartis (OBJ) by Digital Archive of Natural History
https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/melitaea-britomartis-20a41658fa284141815977b277a08520 **
#23! Morphing Garden Style Stone by Mapps Graphics
http://www.freewebs.com/mapps/downloads4.htm (last item)
#24! Mouse by Most Digital Creations
https://www.most-digital-creations.com/mouse.htm
#25! Muddy Path by SmidA
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/88169/muddy-path **
#26! Old-Lamp for DAZ Studio by kalhh
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/88299/daz-studio-old-lamp **
#27! OnFleek for Genesis 3 & 8 Female(s) by AprilYSH
https://aprilsvanity.com/shop/onfleek-for-genesis-3-8-female-s.html
#28! Passer domesticus (OBJ) by Digital Archive of Natural History
https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/passer-domesticus-eeffd0bb0d28471aae9b13937b2087db **
#29! Raven by Most Digital Creations
https://www.most-digital-creations.com/raven_2.htm
#30! Raven clipart by HiClipart
https://www.hiclipart.com/free-transparent-background-png-clipart-ioqqw
https://www.hiclipart.com/free-transparent-background-png-clipart-iypyb
#31! RE5 Sheva Alomar Head Morph for G8F by TritiumCG
https://www.deviantart.com/tritiumcg/art/RE5-Sheva-Alomar-Head-Morph-for-G8F-822643742 **
#32! Ringed Zebra for G2F by SquarePeg3D
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/76186/clothing-ringed-zebra-for-g2f **
#33! Ruinwall (Iray) by SmidA
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/88069/ruinwall-daz3d-iray **
#34! Rustshader for Iray by SmidA460
https://www.deviantart.com/smida460/art/Rustshader-for-Iray-758330803 **
#35! Rusty junk set 1 by DryJack
https://www.sharecg.com/v/53012/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Rusty-junk-set-1 **
#36! Sam Giddings for G8F and G8.1F by Shinteo
https://www.patreon.com/posts/sam-giddings-for-48463704
#37! Sinister Structures by SquarePeg3D
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/81060/props-sinister-structures **
#38! SY 200 Morphs for Genesis 8 Head and Body by SickleYield
https://sharecg.com/v/91888/view/21/DAZ-Studio/SY-200-Morphs-for-Genesis-8-Head-and-Body **
#39! Wall-Lamp for daz studio iray with wall by kalhh
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/87614/wall-lamp-for-daz-studio-iray-with-wall **
#40! Wizard Sticks by MysticArtDesign
https://sharecg.com/v/96092/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Wizard-Sticks **
And the ones I forgot:
#41! Arabian Dress (for G3M) by Noone102000
https://www.deviantart.com/noone102000/art/FREEBIE-Arabian-Dress-814819412 **
#42! Henna Tattoo by MysticArtDesign
https://sharecg.com/v/92182/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Henna-Tattoo **
#43! Kiara 8 Sunset by HDRIHaven
https://hdrihaven.com/hdri/?h=kiara_8_sunset
#44! Pajaro Trousers + PhD Glasses for G8F by Poses17
https://www.deviantart.com/poses17/art/Freebie-Pajaro-Trousers-PhD-Glasses-for-G8F-788560405 **
#45! Terror Eyes for G3F and Iray by Sabby
https://issuu.com/philatdsc/docs/ds_creative_16 (page 49)
NO-COUNT ITEMS:
--- CariqueB by hindudreams
--- Casual Outfit for G3M by Tab
--- Eyes Dilate for Genesis 8 Female by felldude
--- Free Iray Outdoor Lights by Dreamlight
--- Genesis 2 Male Beard by Laticis Imagery
--- Genesis 2 Male Beard 03 by Laticis Imagery
--- Nose Ring 01 for G2F, G3F and/or G8F by AllenArt
PURCHASED/PAID FOR ITEMS: None 100% Freebies
*1 E-mail address required
** Registration required
#x! Countable Items (Bold ones are used by me for the first time I think.)
--- 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 v2.10.24 and Irfanview 4.57
Postwork: used the AltaLux Image Enhancement Filter (Effect) by Stefano Tommesani that comes with Irfanview and some filters (oa) that come with GIMP. Also used mcjDenoise by mcasual. (https://sites.google.com/site/mcasualsdazscripts9/mcjdenoise)
"Only the ravens..."
Thank you perlk for comment :)
About lightning effects, god ray and fog freebies, i dunno if there's maybe already somewhere on the forum, but just in case :
https://www.deviantart.com/rawart3d/art/Raw-FogCam-535959358
Tuto and download:
https://digitalartistreviews.com/2020/10/18/how-to-use-the-daz-studio-atmosphere-cube/
https://digitalartistreviews.com/downloads/Dreamlight_AtmoBox.zip
I did not use it on the image but was a good start to know how it works.
What is this Obalisk, and what is inside?
Free Items
1) Obalisk
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/87671/obalisk
2) Sky
https://hdrihaven.com/hdri/?c=skies&h=circus_maximus_1
3) Wrist and Waist Rope
https://www.deviantart.com/noone102000/art/Odalisque-Dress-FREEBIE-TO-DOWNLOAD-822900201
Caution, mature content on page.
4) My heart necklace
https://www.deviantart.com/amyaimei/art/My-Heart-Necklace-for-Genesis-8-Female-729010047
5) Asian Dress 01:
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/83346
6) Hair
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/81937/dforce-french-twist-hair-for-genesis-8-females
Paid Items
Character: A) TritiumCG custom morph. B) Skin: CB Guilia skin texture hue and tone mapped. C) Sue Yee SY sandals from 'Cute suspender dress'. I thought they were freebies until I found the link pointed to the DAZ store. Oops.
Background: D) UltraScenery basic package with home-made vegetation distribution maps for the trees and grasses.
No Count Items
1) G8F
2) VYK Filigree Earrings. Christmas 2019 freebie.
I had to increase the raytrace Max Path Length to 9 to get all the reflections to show inside the obalisk. Took nearly 4 hours to render on my GTX 1060 GPU, and about 8 mins for the first iteration to appear. Tried red and blue lights inside the obalisk, but neither looked particularly peculiar. There is no post-work - I am so ham-fisted in graphics packages that it's best I don't do any. Had intended this to be a second entry, but liked it enough to make it into my main entry.
Regards,
Richard
Wow! Superb render Richard! Really gorgeous! Fantastic idea too!
(Mine took over 8 hours to render on a GeForce GT 525 M, it took about half an hour for the first iterations to appear... 4 hours/8 min. is fast! :D)
You know JackyBrown, I had intended to say 'Wow' about your image, but had to go and do gardening before I could do so, and now feel a bit like a parrot.
I had toyed with the idea of using that ruined wall myself, so I was relieved not to have done so when you put it to such effective use. Once again I am speechless at the scope of your vision and simply amazed by the implementation. And the number of items you have used.. Nothing is redundant, making your image an absolute tour-de-force. Brilliant.
Regards,
Richard.
Who is he?
Who is he, this handsome man who walks into the house once a week, takes off all his clothes except his underwear and throws it all into the washing machine? Not anyone any of the ladies know, but they all need to keep an eye on him.. Just to make sure he doesn't walk off with the silver, honest! Because he's incurably nosey, the cat joins in too.
Free Items
1) Wall and Door Prop (2 off next to each other)
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/87514/rigged-wall-and-door-prop-corrected. Modelled this on the doorway from my dining room to my kitchen, the sizes and colours are as close as I could manage. Got bored during lockdown when my work server was offline and I had time to work on my own projects when sitting next to the very door I modelled.
2) Alysha Character (lying)
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/83613/alysha-for-genesis-8-female
3) Bardot Clothing Set worn by Alysha: Free with DAZ Studio
4) Bobbi Hair on Alysha.
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/87784/bobbi-hair-g8f
5) Aeron Pict Character (kneeling)
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/76611/aeron-the-pict-warrior-character-for-v7-with-bonus-hair
6) Aeron Pict Pose: lightly modified from G8F Free Pose 038 and home written script to correct G8F pose applied to G3F.
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/86014/g8f-free-pose-038
7) Aeron Pict Clothes: Rocker outfit free with DAZ Studio
8) Ki Character (standing)
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/85911/ki-for-genesis-8-female Ki uses Alysha texture.
9) Ki Dress
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/86688/free-dress-for-g8f
10) SteamPunk Box
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/87392/steampunk-box-for-dazstudio-iray
11) Digidotz Guitar
http://www.digi-dotz.com/index.php/free-poses/props/256-guitar-for-daz-studio-and-g8-pose-preset
12) Sofa
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/84394/sofa-for-dazstudio-iray
13) Towel on Sofa
https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/206316/free-beach-towel-updated-with-morphs-and-materials/p1
Paid Items
A) Hivewire Cat
B) Miranda Hair on Ki.
No Count Items
1) G3F
2) G8F
3) Emma and Jordi Christmas Mug Freebie from Christmas 2019.
4) PreFox Nose ring on Ki (not actually visible at this angle). Freebie no longer available.
5) Mytilus Authentic Jewels necklace on Ki. No longer available.
6) Flowscape generated images on planes used as pictures on the room walls.
7) Default Ruins HDR used for lighting.
I mentioned earlier in the main thread I was having difficulty getting any inspiration. This image was the one that I leveraged from the few inspirons I had. Originally intended to be my main image, but I got hit by a bigger idea before posting this.
Regards,
Richard
@richardandtracy Thank you so much for your kind words Richard, it makes me blush! And #45 added...
(I myself had a biological ecological vegetable garden, nature does not wait...)
Saphirewild, a question for next month since I doubt I'll be able to finish another entry in time for this month. I looked, but finding anything in the forums is next to impossible. It isn't covered in the rules so here goes. I a download freebie is in on part but includes many items, are each of the items countable as freebie? Any also if a purchased item has many parts and it is used as is, how is that counted. Example, the fairy nook , purchased, has lots of items, flower, grass, moss, ivy, rocks and you use the whole environment, is it one or many purchased items. And for a freebie, such as the Noname Doll, it comes with hair, cloths, shoes, poses, ect in one sip. Are these one freebie, or many. Sorry to such a bother, but I thought it should be cleared up.
Thanks
You can count past XMas freebies like this one as No Counts. This source looks dodgy!
Yep, the more I look at it the more dodgy it looks. I'll edit the post. Would rather change it to a current AllenArt freebie, but time's against me - have a heap of gardening to do this weekend.
ETA: OK updated. Now to grab the chainsaw and try to get to the top corner of the garden. Wish me luck.. The Broom is close to 8ft high and we have Oak saplings up to 12ft high and 5" diameter growing up through the Broom. It's been a few years since I was last fit enough to tackle the garden properly, and there is a lot of excess growth. Unfortunately it's now less productive for the wildlife than a couple of years ago, so need to make amends.
ETA: Flip me, that is was hard, and only a start. It was worse than I thought. Sweet Chestnut, Hazel, Hawthorne, Blackthorn, Cherry, Laurel, Lilac, Oak and Damson/Sloe (not sure which) all self seeded in the corner of the garden. Going to take 4 or 5 days work to get to some simulation of order. Ah well, more firewood.
Richard,
I agree with your assement. I had the same problem, but with a different link when it was pointed out to me. Since I don't do those sites I knew that they were legir so I started looking around, I found that the earrings were a Xmas give-a-way here at DAZ in 2019 and are no longer availablle as far as I could tell. I just included them in the no count section. Just edit your entry.
This freakin' rocks. Such a brilliant idea. The reflections are spot on, too, really nicely done.
The mystery of the twins
Brad doesn't understand why his brother Jared is so good at cooking while he's a total failure... "But yet we are twins!" He thinks...
No count:
G8M
Freebies:
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/87876/dazstudio-iray-stove-set
https://sharecg.com/v/97280/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/Dforce-Walther-2.0-shirt-shorts-for-G8M
https://sharecg.com/v/97276/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/G8M-Walther-2.0
https://erock3d.com/download/homemade-cookies/
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/81219/modern-kitchen-wip
http://www.valzheimer.info/2016/11/va2016-rgb-hdri-soft-lights-for-daz.html
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/80194/everyday-hair-style-for-genesis-8-males
Thanks a lot!
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I must thank you, Saphirewild, for such an enjoyable task. It was great fun taking part & seeing the other entries, completely regardless of the competition outcome. Much appreciated.
Regards,
Richard
Your so welcome Richard, this is the reason why I do this contest for the happiness it brings.
I do not want it to be any less then a fun experience for everyone!!
Whoa! I go away for a couple of days and suddenly there are a bunch more entries and the contest ends! LOL!
Hey JackyBrown! I was wondering if you were gonna enter this month!
Great job blending the 3D and 2D elements. I actually thought the building was part of the background image until I saw your freebie list!
Yup, my theory was right, green is the eeriest of colors!
Very reminiscent of one of the old Star Trek episodes.
Very cool! I love the reflections. I thought you had postworked the inside of the obelisk chamber.. then I read your comment... wow! How did you get the reflections of the plants, sky and trees inside?!
LOL! That is hilarious! Yeah, I don't get that kind of response from women... usually just indifferent grunts and closing of doors.
I suspect my positioning of the obalisk wasn't perfectly centralised on the patch of clear ground, so I ended up with a line of grasses inside the obalisk. This then reflected multiple times inside before becoming visible. Also combined with the shadows of the character to grow into a very strange interior.
Regards,
Richard.