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February, 2016 New User 3D Art Contest “Lighting” (WIP Thread)

Kismet2012Kismet2012 Posts: 4,252
edited February 2016 in New User Contests and Events

February, 2016 New User 3D Art Contest “Lighting” (WIP Thread)

Sponsored by DAZ 3D and DestinysGarden

Are you new to the 3D World? Are you at the beginning stages of learning 3D rendering? Have you been around for a little bit but feel you could benefit from some feedback or instruction? Have you been around awhile and would like to help other members start their creative journey? Well then come and join the fun as we host our newest contest...

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"Lighting"

This contest is a general render contest with the focus being on how you use light in your image. We're providing you with links on Lighting from a variety of sources. Where composition is key to pulling a viewer into your image and leading their eye to where you want them to see things, lighting is what defines and enhances the viewer's experience when looking at an image. Lighting helps a viewer to "see" the story. The presense of light or the lack thereof are elements that provide us with the ability to believe the world we are looking at. It can tell us if an object is round, wither it is close or far away, what colors were used and even if the surface is reflective. As an artist it will be your mastering the use of light that will set you apart from the others. Your ability to control, where, how much and what kind of light is used in the image that will make a well composed image become exceptional. Below is a source list of lighting tutorials, articles and videos that will help you understand how to use your software, the different techniques used to light a scene and the theory behind why lighting is needed. This list is not compreshensive but a starting point.


How to Use Your Software:

in DAZ Studio
VII - Lights
Light Editor
Point Lights, the Basics
http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/25899/ (ideal for those who have purchased Gia 6, but the lighting tips can be used even if you haven't)
http://www.daz3d.com/great-art-now-step-5-lights

Modifiers to Basic DAZ Studio Lights -IBL or HDR type lighting environments

UberEnvironment2 Basics
Learning UberEnvironment 2 Return to Topic
Uber Area Lighting: The Basics

 

Iray

Iray Magic Light Box 

Creating and Lighting a Scene with Iray in DAZ Sutdio by SickleYield  

Outdoor Lighting and Skin Adaptation for Iray by SickleYield   

Lighting and Tone Mapping in Iray by SickleYield 

DAZ Studio Iray:  Undercover Way of Lighting V6 While Getting Stunning Results Quickly & Easily by Dreamlight  

 

in Poser
Poser – Lighting 101 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QWWXZ64ZiM
Poser Lighting 102 (Attenuation) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofj-vOgbwsQ
Poser Lighting 103 (Shadows) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbHQTXiGrx0
Poser Lighting 201 (Ambient Occlusion) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GZbHV7MJD4

in Carrara
Chapter 14: Setting Lights

in Bryce
Artist’s guide page 125
Bryce: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C772CuZ6RgI
Bryce: http://www.bryce-tutorials.info/bryce-tutorials/lighting-and-skies.html#
Bryce: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sH58aGjCfR8
Bryce: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_mzhnLRx0s
Bryce: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-Pe-IVp_dY

Theory:

Mastering Lighting in Blender the first 25 minutes of the video.

Lighting Basics:
http://www.amaanakram.com/lightingT/part1.htm
https://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/the-basics-of-the-art-of-lighting-part-1-simple-principles-of-and-techniques-for-creating-artful-lighting
http://www.3drender.com/light/3point.html
http://bensimonds.com/2010/06/03/lighting-tips-from-the-masters/


Examples of Lighting:
Some Examples


I will be checking in as will the rest of the Community Volunteers to try and help with anything you all may need.

 

Prizes:

1st Place:  1 Product from Destiny's Garden store + DAZ GC

2nd Place:  1 Product from Destiny's Garden store + DAZ GC

HM:  1 Product from Destiny's Garden store + DAZ GC


For a list of the current contest rules, please see this thread : Contest Rules
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Closing Date: February 29th 2016

 

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Comments

  • LinwellyLinwelly Posts: 5,944

    So you're on duty again Kismet, Lighting, yes I failed majorly on that topic last year, but I have the feeling I have a much better understanding of it now thanks to things I learned back then or heard for the first time.

  • TeofaTeofa Posts: 823

    Well, I suspect this will be an IRAY contest, so I will just wander off.

  • SaphirewildSaphirewild Posts: 6,668

    I ave a question: I was wondering what were the prizes for this month? I see Destiny's Gardeen is sponcering but no Prizes set in 1st post.

  • Kismet2012Kismet2012 Posts: 4,252

     

     

     

    Linwelly said:

    So you're on duty again Kismet, Lighting, yes I failed majorly on that topic last year, but I have the feeling I have a much better understanding of it now thanks to things I learned back then or heard for the first time.

     

    Yes.  I apologize for disappearing in January. 

     

     

    Teofa said:

    Well, I suspect this will be an IRAY contest, so I will just wander off.

     

    I hope not.  Both Iray and 3DL have something to offer. 

     

     

    Saphirewild said:

    I ave a question: I was wondering what were the prizes for this month? I see Destiny's Gardeen is sponcering but no Prizes set in 1st post.

     

    I will have to find out and get back to you Saphirewild.  I'm not off to a great start this month.    Http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/free-ashamed-smileys/

  • SaphirewildSaphirewild Posts: 6,668
    Teofa said:

    Well, I suspect this will be an IRAY contest, so I will just wander off.

    Plz don't wonder off Teofa we all might need your help!!! :D

    You know you can't stay away from us :D

  • SaphirewildSaphirewild Posts: 6,668

    okies Kismet I will wait patiently :D

  • AtiAti Posts: 9,130
    edited February 2016
    Teofa said:

    Well, I suspect this will be an IRAY contest, so I will just wander off.

    Iray? Why? I personally love AoA's lights for 3Delight. This should be an interesting month. If you're into 3Delight, you're already not alone. :)))

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  • ChoholeChohole Posts: 33,604
    Teofa said:

    Well, I suspect this will be an IRAY contest, so I will just wander off.

    Nope.  DS, Carrara, Bryce and Poser are all allowed. Any render engine, Lux, Iray, 3delight, Firefly, blender cycles, whatever.

  • TeofaTeofa Posts: 823
    edited February 2016
    Chohole said:
    Teofa said:

    Well, I suspect this will be an IRAY contest, so I will just wander off.

    Nope.  DS, Carrara, Bryce and Poser are all allowed. Any render engine, Lux, Iray, 3delight, Firefly, blender cycles, whatever.

    Yes. It's just that most have migrated to IRAY, I have no clue how light is done in a camera simulator, and can't help. A situation not uncommon to users of out of vogue platforms. :)

    Me in IRAY

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  • dHandledHandle Posts: 617

    This is a great challenge!  I've never learned anything about Uber environment2, or how it works.  This would be a great time to get started with it. I have played around with AoA's Advanced lights, and although they are a bit complicated, they give excellent control over the lighting.  I have fiddled around with Iray a bit.

    Dang!  By my count, I need to do at least 4 renders this month...!

    : )

    "D"

  • Kismet2012Kismet2012 Posts: 4,252
    edited February 2016
    Saphirewild said:

    okies Kismet I will wait patiently :D

     

    The 1st, 2nd and HM all get a choice of 1 product from Destiny's Garden store along with the DAZ GC. 

    Post edited by Kismet2012 on
  • Kismet2012Kismet2012 Posts: 4,252
    dHandle said:

    This is a great challenge!  I've never learned anything about Uber environment2, or how it works.  This would be a great time to get started with it. I have played around with AoA's Advanced lights, and although they are a bit complicated, they give excellent control over the lighting.  I have fiddled around with Iray a bit.

    Dang!  By my count, I need to do at least 4 renders this month...!

    : )

    "D"

    You can post as many images as you like to the WIP thread.  I worked on 3 images once but you can only post 2 to the entries thread.

  • SaphirewildSaphirewild Posts: 6,668
    Kismet2012 said:
    Saphirewild said:

    okies Kismet I will wait patiently :D

     

    The 1st, 2nd and HM all get a choice of 1 product from Destiny's Garden store along with the DAZ GC. 

    okkkk now how much is the DC going to be? 1st           2nd          HM????

  • IceDragonArtIceDragonArt Posts: 12,548

    I think this is going to be a tough one but I do actually have a Bryce render in mind for one of these.  We will see.  No clue what to do for a second but Its early and well, I will think on it lol.  Good luck everyone!  Huh, almost completely forgot that there were prizes lol.

  • TeofaTeofa Posts: 823
    Ice Dragon Art said:

    I think this is going to be a tough one but I do actually have a Bryce render in mind for one of these.  We will see.  No clue what to do for a second but Its early and well, I will think on it lol.  Good luck everyone!  Huh, almost completely forgot that there were prizes lol.

    Extra props if you do it in Bryce!!

  • Shinji Ikari 9thShinji Ikari 9th Posts: 1,182

    Looks like I'm the first WIP this month.

    feb2016a.jpg
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  • IceDragonArtIceDragonArt Posts: 12,548
    Teofa said:
    Ice Dragon Art said:

    I think this is going to be a tough one but I do actually have a Bryce render in mind for one of these.  We will see.  No clue what to do for a second but Its early and well, I will think on it lol.  Good luck everyone!  Huh, almost completely forgot that there were prizes lol.

    Extra props if you do it in Bryce!!

    Lol I will see what I can do.

  • SaphirewildSaphirewild Posts: 6,668
    edited February 2016

    Here is my first WIP just did a simple model with a new outfit (which I shaded as well) The lighting I am using is the Speed Lighting I just got for free from the Daz store

    All advice is welcome:

    EDIT: I CAN NOT POST MY IMAGE FOR SOME RESON NOT SURE WHY IT JUST KEEPS SAYING LOADING, I WILL TRY AGAIN TOMORROW

    EDIT AGAIN: I HAVE THE IMAGE IN MY GALLERY FOR NOW STILL WILL NOT GO IN POSTING (SHRUGS) CALLED SPEED LIGHTING AND SHADING EXAMPLE

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  • MN-150374MN-150374 Posts: 923

    Empty space and special characters in file names may cause failed uploads.

    I have tried to summarize a few things about the new forum over there: http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/comment/913468/#Comment_913468

    As you can see, if you have already uploaded the image to your gallery, there is no need to attach it to a forum post again. You can get the link to a fullsize view in your gallery.

  • Kismet2012Kismet2012 Posts: 4,252

     

    Saphirewild said:
    Kismet2012 said:
    Saphirewild said:

    okies Kismet I will wait patiently :D

     

    The 1st, 2nd and HM all get a choice of 1 product from Destiny's Garden store along with the DAZ GC. 

    okkkk now how much is the DC going to be? 1st           2nd          HM????

     

    We'd rather keep the focus on the challenge rather than the prizes.

  • Kismet2012Kismet2012 Posts: 4,252
    Shinji Ikari 9th said:

    Looks like I'm the first WIP this month.

    This is a nice start.  What are your plans for this image?

     

    Which program and/or render engine are you using?

  • Shinji Ikari 9thShinji Ikari 9th Posts: 1,182
    Kismet2012 said:
    Shinji Ikari 9th said:

    Looks like I'm the first WIP this month.

    This is a nice start.  What are your plans for this image?

     

    Which program and/or render engine are you using?

    I'm using Daz 4.9/Iray to do my rendering now a days, but I haven't a clue as to what kind of senario will be happening when it reaches the end. 

    (Sorry about any spelling mistakes, it's about 430 in the morning where I'm at and I should be trying to get some sleep.)

  • Kismet2012Kismet2012 Posts: 4,252
    Shinji Ikari 9th said:
    Kismet2012 said:
    Shinji Ikari 9th said:

    Looks like I'm the first WIP this month.

    This is a nice start.  What are your plans for this image?

     

    Which program and/or render engine are you using?

    I'm using Daz 4.9/Iray to do my rendering now a days, but I haven't a clue as to what kind of senario will be happening when it reaches the end. 

    (Sorry about any spelling mistakes, it's about 430 in the morning where I'm at and I should be trying to get some sleep.)

    Sometimes you end up with the best images when you let the scenarious develop on their own.

     

    I am looking forward to seeing what happens ( after you get some sleep of course ).

  • evilded777evilded777 Posts: 2,464
    Teofa said:
    Chohole said:
    Teofa said:

    Well, I suspect this will be an IRAY contest, so I will just wander off.

    Nope.  DS, Carrara, Bryce and Poser are all allowed. Any render engine, Lux, Iray, 3delight, Firefly, blender cycles, whatever.

    Yes. It's just that most have migrated to IRAY, I have no clue how light is done in a camera simulator, and can't help. A situation not uncommon to users of out of vogue platforms. :)

    Me in IRAY

    Stay. Contribute.

    How one uses light is divorced from the render engine.  These contests are about the art, not the tech. You don't have to know the particular tech to know what makes good lighting.

  • LinwellyLinwelly Posts: 5,944
    Teofa said:

    Well, I suspect this will be an IRAY contest, so I will just wander off.

    I throw my hat in for 3delight, will try to help on that topic where possible. For all WIPs it would be important to note which renderer you are using (of which program at all as Cho mentioned Poser Carrara and Bryce) to help you best.

  • FilthyAppetiteFilthyAppetite Posts: 149
    edited February 2016

    This is my first share, hope you like it :)

    All Props are freebie's, 

    Scene -

    Genesis 2 Female (Siren Outfit, ToublouseHair, *Cybera Mage Bracers.

    Genesis 2 Female (CharmHair, *TinaArmStrong Suit, *Arki NeolindaVeil

    Backdrop and Envrionment IBL Lighting *environment_fantasy_forest_by_pumax001

    Scene Composit 4 Renders using 1-2 spot lights with and without IBL, images overlayed, post work in Gimp to remove excess boundries between overlays.

    I did want to do more work on this, but returning to Daz4.9 today and loading the scene something screwy happen with aspect ratio and I couldnt get DAZ to render out the same images.

    Anyways, here it is .....

     < -- Hi-Res Image - Popup New Window

     

    Post edited by FilthyAppetite on
  • SaphirewildSaphirewild Posts: 6,668
    MN-150374 said:

    Empty space and special characters in file names may cause failed uploads.

    I have tried to summarize a few things about the new forum over there: http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/comment/913468/#Comment_913468

    As you can see, if you have already uploaded the image to your gallery, there is no need to attach it to a forum post again. You can get the link to a fullsize view in your gallery.

    I am not sure I am getting what you mean about: there is no need to attach it to a forum post again. You can get the link to a fullsize view in your gallery.

  • SaphirewildSaphirewild Posts: 6,668
    edited February 2016

    Anyway I am going to try this again today and see if I can get it to post: Yay it post thanks for the info about not spacing MN!!

     

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  • MN-150374MN-150374 Posts: 923
    edited February 2016
    Saphirewild said:
    MN-150374 said:

    Empty space and special characters in file names may cause failed uploads.

    I have tried to summarize a few things about the new forum over there: http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/comment/913468/#Comment_913468

    As you can see, if you have already uploaded the image to your gallery, there is no need to attach it to a forum post again. You can get the link to a fullsize view in your gallery.

    I am not sure I am getting what you mean about: there is no need to attach it to a forum post again. You can get the link to a fullsize view in your gallery.

    @Saphirewild

    Just with hovering the mouse pointer over the gallery image and open the context menu by right clicking, choose the option >Open in new tab<. Copy the URL from the adressbar of your browser and you can post your image in the forum. By using the Image button in the editor and paste the URL in there.

    See, there is no image thumbnail attached to my post. The image is only uploaded in my gallery: http://www.daz3d.com/gallery/#images/70503

     

    @FilthyAppetite

    Something went wrong with your upload. You may take a look at my description too: http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/comment/913468/#Comment_913468

    Post edited by MN-150374 on
  • PhoenixDeFalcoPhoenixDeFalco Posts: 71
    Out of curiousity, has there been a decision regarding the winners of last month's contest? If so, where can I find them? If not, can I get an idea as to when a decision will be made? Thanks!
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