March 2015 New User Contest - Posing (Contest Entries Only)
Scott Livingston
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New User's Contest - March 2015
Sponsored by DAZ 3D and Elliandra
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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"Posing"
This month we will be focusing on Posing. For this contest we would like you to search the web for a pose you feel is dynamic and interesting and then use that reference as a guide as you try to replicate it within your app of choice to be used in any way you would like within your final entry. We will be posting example images as well as some ideas on terms to search and some other tips in the WIP THREAD.
I will be checking in on the WIP THREAD as will the rest of the Community Volunteers to try and help with anything you all may need, so feel free to ask questions. Look in the WIP thread for links on Posing.
PLEASE NOTE: There is an additional rule for this month's Entry Thread. In order to enter, not only will you need to post your finished artwork, but you will also need to post the reference image for your pose (or a link to it)!
For a list of the current contest rules, please see this thread : Contest Rules
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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!
Elliandra has graciously agreed to award:
1st place - Choice of 3 packs (with the exception of partnered packs)
2nd place - Choice of 2 packs (with the exception of partnered packs)
HM - Choice of 2 packs (with the exception of partnered packs)
Closing Date: March 31, 2015
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Title: A Tribute to the 50th Anniversary of The Sound of Music: "The Ländler," Frozen in Time
Rendered in Daz3D with 3Delight
Postwork in Photoshop Elements 12
Note: Due to the obscuring of some details of the pose from the ice shader and change in the camera angle, for judging purposes only, I am including an additional "intermediary" render to my entry. This render was taken from the same camera angle as the reference for ease in side-by-side pose comparison. Besides shaders and camera angle, the only changes made between the two renders were changing "Maria's" hair, adding a bowtie to the tux, and moving the characters slighty appart to accomodate the lack of morphs to flatten Maria's bust... (this last issue would not have been seen in a closeup render.) I am also including both a still reference and a GIF animated reference created from multiple angle still frames from the movie; the still images in the GIF's animation were used to ensure the accuracy of the dance pose from multiple angles. If submissions are limited to only two file attachments, the additional render, the gif reference and this note can be removed from the entry.
Title: Tai Chi
Used DAZ Studio 4.8 Beta rendered in 3Delight
No postwork
Title : Showroom
Program used: daz3d 4.7 studio pro rendered in 3delight
postwork: Signature added
Title: Surprise! (Good vs. Evil)
Daz 4.8 with Iray render, shadow boarder added in photoshop
Reference images used:
http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2014/259/9/5/sunlit_angel_by_dallas_williams-d7zhagv.jpg
and
http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs32/f/2008/231/a/7/Dinosaur_Ambush_by_BenWootten.jpg
Title: Morgan Iraywolf
Program used: Daz Studio 4.8 Beta, Rendered w/ Iray
No post-work
Reference Image: Morgan Ironwolf by Jeff Dee
Title: The leave-taking
Render in Octane 1.2
Postwork in gimp (background and signature)
Included a pose-reference picture since the render was taken from a different perspective than the original.
Reference Pic
Title: Angelic
Reference Image: http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2013/315/0/4/angel_guilo_by_kejablank-d6ts5x6.jpg
Program: DAZ Studio 4.7
Postwork: few photo editing tools
Title: Reign of Fury
Software: Daz Studio 4.7
Title: Dancers in the Dark
Created with: Daz 4.7 pro
Rendered with: 3dlight
No postwork on the final render
Title: surfing on sunshine
program used: DAZ3d studio 4.7 pro
postwork: Gimp 2.8 : signature added
Whoops . . . I dropped my earring!
DAZ3D 4.7 No post work other than signature :-)
Soft :
DAZ studio 4.8 _ Iray
Content :
Genesis 2 female => Norma - http://www.daz3d.com/norma
Photo Studio (Prédatron) - http://www.daz3d.com/boudoir-photo-studio-and-lights
Liquid Pack - http://www.daz3d.com/liquid-pack
MFD - http://www.daz3d.com/morphing-fantasy-dress-for-genesis
Title :
Milky Inspiration
Title; Vampirella's Crypt
Created with:
Daz Studio 3D 4.7: Genesis 2 default figure, March freebi charm hair. Sci-fi warrior dress, default starter kit walls and doorway, ivy plants from Barefoot Dancer starter kit.
Bryce Pro 7.1 : Scene built and rendered
Post Work: None
Title: Tribute to Mr. Spock. "Live Long and Prosper."
Done in DAZ Studio with no post work.
The contest is now closed. Good work, everyone!
Winners are:
1st - surfing on sunshine by Linwelly
2nd - Dancers in the Dark by robborfla1
HM - Whoops…I Dropped my earring! by giovannipaoloartist
Will the winners please contact me by PM and give me your email address associated with your DAZ 3D account and a link to 1 pack from Elliandra store.
Congrats Linwelly! And also to robborfla1!
Very good work.
Congratulations to the winners and to everyone who entered. Great job everyone!
Linwelly, I'm not sure I've ever seen someone win prizes with both of their entries in a single month...my hat is off to you! [edit: even if this was in error, the sentiment remains]
I'm gonna be updating the winners. Be back in a few. We can't have the same person taking more than 1 place so the list will get bumped up
Wow, I mean wow for real, Easter has come early and its chrismas on top of it, I'm out of words here.
Well thank you very much! Thanks to everyone! This would not have happend If not for all of you admins, volunteers and participants together making this a wonderful place to learn.
Congrats to robborfla, but to all others as well!
Edit after updated list: and congrats to giovannipaoloartist
Updated winners listed. Sorry for the confusion.
Congrats to Linwelly for your amazing entries and wins!! I'm not surprised you got recognized two times as both your works really raised the bar of excellence. And thank you to the judges for the honorable mention placement I'm sure that was the hardest category to decide on as there were so many excellent renders to choose from.
Updated after the final results: Congrats also to giovannipaoloartist. for your recognition and beautiful work!!
As an extra prize we are awarding Teofa with the Most Helpful person of this contest for all the great advice given.
If you will PM me with your email address associated with your DAZ account we can get you your prize.
Congratulations to the winners. They were wonderful entries.
Everyone was very good, it was extremely difficult to judge this one.
Congratulations everyone, and well deserved. Another fun month!
congrats to the winners
1st - surfing on sunshine by Linwelly
2nd - Dancers in the Dark by robborfla1
HM - Whoops…I Dropped my earring! by giovannipaoloartist
Ok I sent it. Shocked, but thanks.
Good Morning everyone!
First of all I would like to extend my apologies for being an absentee sponsor during the contest, work and home have been crazy busy for the last few months with no signs of slowing down any time soon *smacks her head on her desk and looks for the ever present coffee mug*
I have to say all of the WIPs and submissions are fantastic!! You all did wonderful jobs converting your poses into the 3D world and I know how hard and time consuming that can be!
Now for the fun part!
I decided that I loved all of the Submissions and the WIP Images so much that I would like everyone who posted images (or helpful suggestions) to the WIP Thread and Images to the Submission Thread to PM me with a link to 1 product from my store. The only limitation on the product you can choose is it has to be sold by me alone ;-)
This of course also means that 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place each get an additional product!
Linwelly -- 1st Place = 4
robborfla1 -- 2nd Place = 3
giovannipaoloartist -- 3rd Place = 2
Teofa -- Most Helpful = 2
When IMing me please don't forget to send me a link to your post/image in the relevant thread, the name of the product(s) you have selected along with your email address!
To make it easier for you to decide what you would like below is a listing of all of the products from my store that are available as prizes! The links will open a new window so you can compare if you would like!
Elli's Products available as prizes:
Everyday Shader Collection
Cattitude Poses for DAZ Big Cat 2
L XV Furniture ReImagined Set 1
L XV Furniture ReImagined Set 2
Elegant Assortment For Stephanie 4 Elite
Vintage Elegance Bundle
My Little Darling for Kids4
Classical Ballet Poses for The Kids 4
Garden Escape Arbor Poses
Sultry Elegance Poses for G4 V4
Classical Ballet Poses for Victoria 4
Everyday Elegance 2 Poses for V4
Everyday Poses for M4
Tender Moments for M4V4
Everyday Elegance Poses for V4
Looking forward to hearing from everyone soon!
Elli
Wow! That's extremely generous of you :)