NEW USER Contest February 2014 “Entry Thread”

fixmypcmikefixmypcmike Posts: 19,583

New User's Contest - February 2014
Sponsored by DAZ 3D

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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Still Life

This month’s contest is about rendering a Still Life, one of the oldest forms of art.

Objective: Create a Still Life

We will be looking at creativity, composition and the over all theme as presented.

For a list of the current contest rules, please see this thread: http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/3440/


Here are some sources of information that may be helpful:

DAZ Forum Threads
In the dark about scene composition
Golden Rules of Composition -- this includes a free add-on for DAZ Studio 4.5 or higher as well as examples and tips that are useful regardless of what software you use

Free Add-Ons for various software
DAZ Studio 4.5+: http://www.sharecg.com/v/67783/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Golden-Rules-Camera-Prop-v1
Bryce: http://www.daz3d.com/golden-rules-composition-helpers-for-bryce

Articles on still life and composition in non-digital art and photography
Still Life Photography Tips, Ideas, and Tutorials
The 8 Elements of Composition in Art


Prizes:
This month's contest is being sponsored by Horo and David Brinnen. First, Second and Third Place winners each receive 1 item from either of their stores except Bryce Mentoring DVD. For those new to Bryce, Horo recommends Practical Bryce 7.1 Pro - Volume 1.

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When working on your submissions, if you would like to get feedback as you work or before posting your final image, please post your image to the WIP Thread. People will be popping in to the WIP Thread to give you some critique and advice on your entry and help along the way. Please keep all comments on entries etc to the WIP Thread as well because comments or requests for help/feedback/advice will be removed from the contest thread and merged into the WIP Thread. This thread is only for posting final contest submissions.

For those veterans of the forums that would like to help, because this contest is designed for the beginner to learn from, we will be randomly selecting posts offering helpful tips and/or critiques to receive a special voucher as well so whether you are a seasoned artist or an aspiring one, there is fun for everyone!

Closing Date: February 28th 2014

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Comments

  • SassanikSassanik Posts: 340
    edited February 2014

    Preparations for a morning run to the market... or is it?

    Rendered in Daz Studio 4.6

    Amy

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  • bobfisherbobfisher Posts: 0
    edited December 1969

    Some Pottery

    Rendered in DAZ Studio 4.6

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  • MilosGulanMilosGulan Posts: 1,956
    edited December 1969

    Simple Things and Moment of Peace
    Done with Daz Studio 4.6.2

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  • Mcjam24Mcjam24 Posts: 115
    edited December 1969

    Here is my entry titled "Haunted" made in Daz Studio 4.6.... no postwork.

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  • Kismet2012Kismet2012 Posts: 4,252
    edited December 1969

    Title: Still Life Entry #1

    Program: DAZ Studio 4.6

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  • spmwcspmwc Posts: 124
    edited February 2014

    My Entry

    Sword at Rest

    Rendered in DAZ Studio 4.6

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  • Kismet2012Kismet2012 Posts: 4,252
    edited December 1969

    Title: Top Hat Still Life

    Program: Daz Studio 4.6 Pro

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  • Shinji Ikari 9thShinji Ikari 9th Posts: 1,182
    edited December 1969

    Here's my entry.

    Title: Tools of the Trade
    Rendered in Daz Studio 3.1 with no post work.

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  • Carola OCarola O Posts: 3,823
    edited December 1969

    A small scene from after the actual propsal, where the happy couple is off celebrating in private and only the items of the table tell the story :)

    Valentine proposal

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  • fixmypcmikefixmypcmike Posts: 19,583
    edited December 1969

    The February contest is now closed. Good luck, everyone! Great job all around..

  • frank0314frank0314 Posts: 14,038
    edited March 2014

    Winners are:

    1st - Haunted by mcjam24
    2nd - Still Life Entry #1 by Kismet2012
    HM - Vanentine Proposal Carola O

    Congratulation to the winner and a job well done to everyone.

    The winners will need to contact me by PM and let me know the email address associated with your DAZ account a link of your choice of 1 product from David or Horro store
    David Brinnen store
    Horo store

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  • Kismet2012Kismet2012 Posts: 4,252
    edited December 1969

    Congratulations to mcjam24 and Carola O.

    This was a fun contest and produced really great renders.

  • Mcjam24Mcjam24 Posts: 115
    edited December 1969

    Great job everyone and congrats to Kismet and Carola O as well.

  • Carola OCarola O Posts: 3,823
    edited December 1969

    Grats to McJam and Kismet (and everyone else :) ) and thanks :)

  • NovicaNovica Posts: 23,887
    edited December 1969

    Really nice renders- it was fun to see the combination of items- quite creative! Congrats to the winners!

  • Scott LivingstonScott Livingston Posts: 4,340
    edited December 1969

    Congratulations to the three winners and great job to all who entered! It was interesting to see the unique ways you all approached the theme.

  • bobfisherbobfisher Posts: 0
    edited December 1969

    Congrats to the winners, very well deserved. ;-)

  • MilosGulanMilosGulan Posts: 1,956
    edited December 1969

    Congrats to the winners :), very nicely done all together.

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