Freebie Challenge August 2025 - "Pure Cinema" - Entries Thread
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Neytiri
No AI: only postwork.
Paid:
https://www.daz3d.com/planet-taira
Free:
https://polyhaven.com/a/dikhololo_night (environment lights)
https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/neytiri-avatar-the-way-of-water-6bcd3bd01e18418d94b0f39c62d92590#download
https://www.renderhub.com/shredder/tropical-rain-forest-jungle-scene
Sword !
Postwork: Adobe PS
Freebies
Hand: https://www.renderhub.com/vfoxgames/vfox-victoria-for-genesis-8-female-mothers-day-2025-gift
Lake: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/96105/free-deep-ocean-for-daz
Sword: https://www.renderhub.com/dazinbane/excalibur
Water Splash: https://www.brusheezy.com/brushes/17567-water-splash-brushes
Lens Flare: https://www.brusheezy.com/brushes/57376-free-lens-flares-photoshop-brushes-4
No AI
Darth Malgus
Postwork: Boris Fx for PS
Freebies
Character and Clothing: https://www.patreon.com/posts/darth-malgus-for-41961727
Saber Weapon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/starkiller-for-53934897
Starship: https://www.renderhub.com/dazinbane/star-wars-rebel-ship-corridor
Smoke: https://www.cgtrader.com/free-3d-models/exterior/other/free-4-pack-of-vdb-clouds
No AI
Jailed
Postwork: PS
Freebies
Character, Hair, and Clothing: https://www.patreon.com/posts/joker-for-g8m-g8-65101105
Jail: https://free3d.com/3d-model/prison-doors-32645.html
Metal Shader for jail bars: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/81110/mykt-tiny-varied-bundle-january
Bench background and flipped bench arm foreground: https://www.renderhub.com/hulk-mario/benches-milan-and-boulevard
No Count: Primitive wall
No AI
Fight !
Minimal Postwork: PS
Freebies
Goku Character, Hair, and Clothing: https://www.patreon.com/posts/goku-for-g8m-40936276
Vegeta Clothing, Hair, and Character: https://www.patreon.com/posts/vegeta-for-g8m-40963527
Piccolo Character, Hair, and Clothing: https://www.patreon.com/posts/piccolo-for-g8m-68307976
Android 17 Character, Clothing, and Hair: https://www.patreon.com/posts/android-17-for-39980401
Smoke: https://www.cgtrader.com/free-3d-models/exterior/other/free-4-pack-of-vdb-clouds
Sky: https://pixabay.com/photos/valley-field-landscape-meadow-63564/
Paid: https://www.daz3d.com/all-action-poses-for-genesis-8-male-and-michael-8
No AI
"It's a Sword. It Isn't Meant to be Safe"
Free
Christmas Santa Hat: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/75963/christmas-santa-hat
Rapiersword and some Shaders: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/82860/rapiersword-and-some-shaders
Genesis Georgian Outfits (scarf): https://www.wilmapsdigitalcreations.co.uk/view_product.php?id=89
G2F Long Elegant Dress: https://www.wilmapsdigitalcreations.co.uk/view_product.php?id=448
G2M Medieval Set: https://www.wilmapsdigitalcreations.co.uk/view_product.php?id=258
Ana for Genesis 8/8.1 Female: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/94057/ana-for-genesis-881-female
dForce_French Twist Hair for Genesis 8 Female(s): https://www.renderosity.com/rr/mod/freestuff/dforce-french-twist-hair-for-genesis-8-female-s-/81937
G3F Skeleton: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/80778/g3f-skeleton
Bioshock Inf - Elizabeth for G8F (dress): https://www.deviantart.com/shinteo/art/Bioshock-Inf-Elizabeth-for-G8F-785891972
Ornate Throne With 27 Material Options: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/85858/ornate-throne-with-27-material-options
Nightgown and Nightcap for G8M (cap): https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/87617/nightgown-and-nightcap-for-g8m
Simple Glasses for Genesis 8 Male/Female: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/85459/simple-glasses-for-genesis-8-malefemale
Jill Valentine for G8F (boots): https://www.patreon.com/posts/jill-valentine-39304959
SY 200 Free Morphs Genesis 8: https://www.deviantart.com/sickleyield/art/SY-200-Free-Morphs-Genesis-8-756465264
Skull (replaced head for G3F skeleton): https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/human-skull/57282
Wizard Beard: https://www.deviantart.com/mysticartdesign/art/Wizard-Beard-878463988
No Count
G8F, Walther (was free no longer available), Anne Hair(was free no longer available), bad hair (was free no longer available)
Paid
Victorian Santa for Genesis 3 Male(s): https://www.daz3d.com/victorian-santa-for-genesis-3-males
Victorian Gift Shop for Poser and DS: https://www.renderosity.com/marketplace/products/124014/victorian-gift-shop-for-poser-and-ds
Spaceship Corridor
Postwork: Boris PS
Freebies
Creature Character: https://www.patreon.com/posts/alien-warrior-61145066
Space Corridor: https://www.renderhub.com/dreamlight/hot-hdri-sets-alien-corridor-daz-studio
Smoke: https://www.cgtrader.com/free-3d-models/exterior/other/free-4-pack-of-vdb-clouds
No AI
Geralt (from animated movie)
Postwork: Light PS
Freebies:
Character, Clothing, Weapon, and Hair: https://www.patreon.com/posts/geralt-for-g8m-72374488
Rock: https://www.renderhub.com/laticis/li-gorn-like-rock
Smoke: https://www.cgtrader.com/free-3d-models/exterior/other/free-4-pack-of-vdb-clouds
Paid:
Village: https://www.daz3d.com/forsaken-village-and-construction-set
No AI
First Victim
Freebies:
Swimmer: https://www.renderhub.com/halofarm/hf3d-sylkie-for-g8-1f
Ocean: https://www.renderhub.com/shredder/free-deep-ocean-for-daz-1
Buoy: https://www.cgtrader.com/free-3d-models/watercraft/other/river-buoy-0a4de6cf-215b-439c-9cb2-784ca2f2f1a7
Paid items:
Hair: https://www.daz3d.com/dforce-classic-wet-hair-for-genesis-8-and-81-females
Splash: https://www.daz3d.com/li-elemental-dynamics--sand-and-water
Wet skin: https://www.daz3d.com/dforce-wet-and-dry-tops-for-genesis-9-8-and-81-female
HDRI: https://www.daz3d.com/orestes-iray-hdri-skydomes--days-end
Color correction in Photoshop; original render attached.
It happened in the Caribbean Sea
Freebies
Daz Studio- The Black Pearl by Paspu
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/88306/daz-studio-the-black-pearl
https://www.deviantart.com/komyfly/art/Freebie-The-Black-Pearl-876891646
Freebie Jacks Island By KomyFly
https://www.deviantart.com/komyfly/art/Freebie-Jacks-Island-884351563
Jack Sparrow for G8M By Shinteo
https://www.deviantart.com/shinteo/art/Jack-Sparrow-for-G8M-846728243
https://www.patreon.com/posts/jack-sparrow-for-38631136
Whiskey props for DS by LaurieA
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/97781/whiskey-props-for-ds
Free Deep Ocean for DAZ by Shreddder
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/96105/free-deep-ocean-for-daz
HDRIs Bambanani Sunset
https://polyhaven.com/a/bambanani_sunset
No count
Jack's compass for dazstudio iray (no longer available)
A special moment in movie history
free:
chair
https://www.renderhub.com/kratzdistel/chair-145-for-daz-studio
dress 1
https://www.most-digital-creations.com/g8f_mini_dress_9.php
dress 2 (on the chair)
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/95034/dforce-1940s-inspired-mens-suit-for-g8m
hair
https://www.renderhub.com/intheflesh/vergil-dmc5-hair-for-genesis-8-male
bracelet
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/86004/bracelet-for-genesis-8-female
texture
https://www.renderhub.com/cg-pro/black-wall-texture
figure: genesis 8f base
selfmade light effects
No AI
End of the Line
"No matter what you tell me or tell yourself, you’ll ultimately die fighting these bastards. So what I’m asking is this. Wouldn’t you rather give it all at once to something real...I burn my decency for someone else’s future. I burn my life to make a sunrise that I know I’ll never see." - Luthen Rael
FREE
magnus1871 DLuna G9 morph https://www.deviantart.com/magnus1781/art/G9-Upgrade-v5-1155126306
magnus1871 DLuna G3 material https://www.deviantart.com/magnus1781/art/Facegen-Textures-8-899857401
Joel (hair) https://www.patreon.com/posts/joel-for-g8m-40154646
Cal Kestis (clothing) https://www.patreon.com/posts/cal-kestis-82732903
Jyn https://www.patreon.com/posts/jyn-erso-for-g8f-55595467
ocean https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/96105/free-deep-ocean-for-daz
HDRI https://polyhaven.com/a/industrial_sunset_puresky
sandy ground (3 parts) https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/97285/sandy-ground-daz3d-iray-obj-included-part-1-of-3
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/97286/sandy-ground-daz3d-iray-obj-included-part-2-of-3
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/97291/sandy-ground-daz3d-iray-obj-included-part-3-of-3
Fogsphere https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/79716/prop-fogsphere
PAID
Legacy UVs for G9: G3M, G8M, G8.1M
Top knot hair (beard & mustache)
Epic Props: Dynamic Lens Flare & Starburst for Iray
MMX VDB Smoke FX 01
Out from their Wrecking!
Postwork: Light PS
Freebies:
Character: https://www.renderhub.com/vfoxgames/vfox-luna-for-genesis-9-6-month-anniversary
Clothing and Weapons: https://www.patreon.com/posts/wonder-woman-for-47331825
Wreckage: https://www.renderhub.com/shredder/waste-disposal-landscape
Smoke: https://www.cgtrader.com/free-3d-models/exterior/other/free-4-pack-of-vdb-clouds
Fire Particles: https://www.brusheezy.com/brushes/61157-20-firefly-ps-brushes-abr-vol-1
Lens Flare: https://www.brusheezy.com/brushes/57376-free-lens-flares-photoshop-brushes-4
Paid:
Hair: https://www.daz3d.com/streaming-hair-for-genesis-3-female-s
Fire: https://www.daz3d.com/arcane-vfx
No AI
aprilshowers2065 here is the new link for Wizard Beard by MysticArtDesign: Wizard Beard by Mysticartdesign on DeviantArt
Thank you! Added
Two women, one car, no turning back.
Vehicles
• Police Car – https://www.cadnav.com/3d-models/model-28397.html
• Ford Thunderbird ’66 – https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/ford-thunderbird-66-free-model-0a71cb1edcca4c269309fc063a6d63f1
Environment / HDRI
• HDRI – Derelict Highway Midday – https://polyhaven.com/a/derelict_highway_midday
Characters & Morphs
• Traci Lords for Genesis 9 – https://www.renderhub.com/irene-adler-17/traci-lords-for-genesis-9
• HXD Gina Morph for Genesis 9 Female – https://www.renderhub.com/hyxod/hxd-gina-for-genesis-9-female
Hair Assets
• Drothari’s Silkstone Hair (Genesis 8 Female) – https://www.renderhub.com/herhey/drotharis-silkstone-hair
• Gabrielle Hair for Genesis 9 – https://www.renderhub.com/platero3d/gabrielle-hair
Clothing
• String bikini for Genesis 8 – https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/92312/string-bikini-for-genesis-881
• Naboo Nightgown for Genesis 9 (dForce) – https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/95160/arah3d-naboo-nightgown-for-g9-dforce
Don't challenge me
https://polyhaven.com/a/viale_giuseppe_garibaldi (HDRI)
https://www.renderhub.com/pawngame/extreme-props-for-wrestling-ring
https://www.renderhub.com/muwawya/legendary-poses-for-g8-g9
https://www.patreon.com/posts/80001851
Skipping to Chapter Three
I’m not sure if this is really a “famous” scene, but I loved this movie as a kid, and this scene always stood out to me for some reason. Maybe it’s because I really like fountains, maybe because I love the song this is part of, or maybe it was all the cute sheep, who knows XD
Freebies:
Fountain 3D Model Free Obelisk - https://www.cgtrader.com/free-3d-models/architectural/decoration/fountain-3d-model-8630db18-5f66-4d85-8ecf-eafaad74ef89
The Fountain - https://www.cgtrader.com/free-3d-models/exterior/other/the-fountain-f841a04b-cac4-4348-97c4-d8a1b740730d
Fountains 4 Set of Water - https://www.cgtrader.com/free-3d-models/various/various-models/fountains-4
Dress A for G9 - https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/98972/dress-a-for-g9
Apron 01 for G9 - https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/95613/apron-01-for-genesis-9
Pretty Look for Genesis 8 Female - https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/83823/pretty-look-for-genesis-8-females
Hiroki Hibari Anime Character Morph for G8 and 8.1 Female (35%) - https://www.renderhub.com/humanxystudio/hiroki-hibari-anime-character-morph-for-g8-and-8-1-female
Kk Kate Character for Genesis 8, 8.1 Female (Body 30%, Head 55%) - https://www.renderhub.com/melovephoto/kk-kate-character-for-genesis-8-8-1-female
HF3D Sylkie for G8.1F HD Textures (Materials) - https://www.renderhub.com/halofarm/hf3d-sylkie-for-g8-1f-hd-textures
Eyes by Sir Maverick (no way to know which pack it was, link to freebies profile, RRH) - https://www.renderosity.com/users/SirMaverick/freestuff
Angela3D's Free Iray Stone Shaders Vol. 1 - https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/85178/angela3ds-iray-stone-shaders-vol-1-updated
Soda Pop! Shaders (Water) - https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/94467/soda-pop-shaders
Medieval House Free Low Poly - https://www.cgtrader.com/free-3d-models/exterior/house/medieval-house-4871e6ab-73f5-4955-82f3-fc55700c68c6
Small Rural Road 02 (HDRI) - https://polyhaven.com/a/small_rural_road_02
No Count:
Genesis 9 Essential Shapes Bundle - https://www.daz3d.com/genesis-9-essential-shapes-bundle (not really sure I even used these, but just in case)
Paid:
SP Hair 008 for Genesis 3 and 8 Female(s) - https://www.daz3d.com/sp-hair-008-for-genesis-3-and-8-females
Z My Favorite Book Prop and Pose Mega Set - https://www.daz3d.com/z-my-favorite-book-prop-and-pose-mega-set
Daz Sheep 2 - https://www.daz3d.com/daz-sheep-2
Mesh Grabber (Mac) - https://www.daz3d.com/mesh-grabber-mac
I did some major reworking of the materials, the poses and even the geometry with Geometry Editor (which I seriously encourage everyone to learn to use, it is SO much help!!!), and I also used Mesh Grabber to make some adjustments. Set up and rendered within Daz Studio Iray. Postwork in Pixelmator. No AI used.
I’ve attached the before post render (the one that says Raw Render) and the finished image file.
(Post edited to add image)
Are these the shadows of things that must be, or are they the shadows of things that MIGHT be?
Free Stuff
Paid
Changed to B&W and patched a couple things with clone stamp in Photoshop. Added text too. No AI used.
Original render:
The most dangerous shower in the history of cinema.
Freebies
knife
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/77061/mocks-knife-and-cleaver
shower head
https://www.cgtrader.com/free-3d-models/household/other/shower-head-a5e1cd4c-bf4c-49c7-8817-533d8075a22c
White bathroom tiles (wall texture)
https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/white-bathroom-tiles_4190854.htm#fromView=keyword&page=1&position=27&uuid=bb36cd5b-12d0-4856-a68d-8f386347e73c&query=Tile+texture
Realistic Curtains by Cherubit
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/83637
Poses, Morphs, Props - Heavy Hitters for G8F by squarepeg3d (liquid)
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/82812/poses-morphs-props-heavy-hitters-for-g8f
Freebies Short Hair for G8F
https://www.renderhub.com/guhzcoituz/freebies-short-hair-for-g8f
Kk Kate Character for Genesis 8, 8.1 Female
https://www.renderhub.com/melovephoto/kk-kate-character-for-genesis-8-8-1-female
Gwennili Hair for Genesis 3 female by kayleyss
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/77151/gwennili-hair-for-genesis-3-female
No count (they where on Sharecg)
Spacebones Liquid DS4.5
SK-cloth for g8
Post Processing with gimp for transformation into black and white. The original is also attached.
Paid:
https://www.renderosity.com/marketplace/products/165701/3dl-rowan-for-genesis-8-females
https://www.daz3d.com/goth-and-kawaii-gamer-room
https://www.daz3d.com/belle-tails-for-genesis-3-and-8-female-s
No count:
G8F
Free:
https://www.most-digital-creations.com/skull.htm
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/94160/wednesdays-rave-n-dance-dforce-dress-for-g8f
Patches by Ascania, no longer available
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/74407/halloween-for-patches
https://www.deviantart.com/smida460/art/Freebie-SmidA-HDRI-808318347
Together they have a mission
DS Render no postwork
free:
ufo
https://www.cgtrader.com/items/2389708/download-page
suite
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/95281/1940s-inspired-suit-for-g8m-high-res-version
glasses
https://www.renderhub.com/ph3dee/mix-prop-pack-1
Alien
https://www.renderhub.com/wofka/alien-red-white
car
https://www.renderhub.com/bilal-ahmad/riviera-black
gun
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/92398/space-girl-outfit-for-genesis-881-female
gun
https://free3d.com/3d-model/railgun-prototype-761517.html
figures:
Genesis 8m base
paid:
https://www.daz3d.com/city-waterway
Selfmade fire effect
Selfmade strand based hair
Hope I'm doing this right...
Too Close
Free:
Gianni 7 https://www.daz3d.com/gianni-7
Lucian 7 https://www.daz3d.com/lucian-7
FW Felipe HD for Genesis 3 Male https://www.daz3d.com/fw-felipe-hd-for-genesis-3-male
Kameron hair https://www.daz3d.com/kameron-hair-for-genesis-3-male-s
Golden Waves Plaid Shaders https://www.daz3d.com/golden-waves-plaid-fabric-iray-shaders
No count:
Genesis 3 male, Genesis 3 male morphs, Ears Elf Long (I think it came with DAZ) :)
The Guy 7 https://www.daz3d.com/the-guy-7 (some of him in all four faces)
FW Alexi HD for Genesis 3 Male https://www.daz3d.com/fw-alexi-hd-for-genesis-3-male
Declan hair https://www.daz3d.com/declan-hair-for-genesis-3-male-s
Crazy Hair for Genesis 3 Female(s) https://www.daz3d.com/crazy-hair-for-genesis-3-females
Wildmane Hair
Adventurer for Genesis Male https://www.daz3d.com/adventurer-for-genesis-male
Office crush for Genesis https://www.daz3d.com/office-crush
A Gentleman's Wardrobe https://www.daz3d.com/a-gentleman-s-wardrobe
Order of the Wolf for Genesis 2 male https://www.daz3d.com/order-of-the-wolf (plate boots)
Sword of Time Outfit for Genesis 3 Male(s) https://www.daz3d.com/sword-of-time-outfit-for-genesis-3-male-s
X-mas Pillows (Christmas freebie from last year)
Bought:
Path Between the Cliffs https://www.daz3d.com/path-between-the-cliffs
DAZ Horse 2 https://www.daz3d.com/daz-horse-2
I forgot one! i13 Sci-Fi Splendor Expressions for the Genesis 3 Female(s) https://www.daz3d.com/i13-sci-fi-splendor-expressions-for-the-genesis-3-female-s ;(no count) for the extra detail options.
FIN.
That's it champs, competition closed. I've been lurking in the wings, sampling your wares, and i will gather the council to rate them accordingly. Emmanuela should be taking the reigns this month, so hustle over there and show your loyalty. I'll be back for halloween Denizens.
Ciao for now.
Ugh, somehow I also managed to not say I'd used The Back Fence 3 (I had it in my text file!) https://www.daz3d.com/downloader/customer/files#prod_34687 ; ...also no count
Sorry
WINNERS!
Hello there my fellow auteurs. It's time to don your berret's and twirl your moustaches, because we have the winners of the august 2025 freebie competition.
1st - Aki3d - Together they have a mission
2nd - Zo - Two women, one car, no turning back.
3rd - jldischert - First Victim
That's it friends, it's time to fold up your directors chairs and make your way to the exits. For anyone who still has the itch for competition, please make your way to emmanuelas competition.
To the winners: Please send me your preferred email address for your gift card via DM.
Congrats to the winners!!! Some very cinematic shots!
Congrats to the winners :)
Congrats to the winners!