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July 2016 New User 3D Art Contest “Portrait Rendering” – Entry Thread

barbultbarbult Posts: 23,126
edited July 2016 in New User Contests and Events

New User's Contest - July 2016
Sponsored by DAZ 3D and Sedor

Sedor is offering 1 product to each winner in this month's contest. Only products that list Sedor as the only vendor are eligible prize selections.

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...

"Portrait Rendering (Expressions and Lighting)"

This month's focus will be Portrait Rendering, with an emphasis on the character's expression and lighting. Portraits are the way we show off the unique aspects of each individual. Expressions should convey their personality. Good lighting will enhance your portrait and set the mood. Portraits don't have to look like yearbook headshots. Get creative, hone your skills, and have some fun in this months contest.

I will be checking in on the WIP thread, as will the rest of the Community Volunteers, to try and help with anything you may need, so feel free to ask questions there. Look in the WIP thread for links to help you with composing and lighting portraits.

For a list of the current contest rules, please see this thread : Contest Rules

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 in the WIP thread as well, because comments or requests for help/feedback/advice will be removed from the contest entry thread and merged into the WIP thread. This entry 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: July 31, 2016

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  • WonderlandWonderland Posts: 6,735
    edited August 2016

    Wow. I'm first?

    Title: The New Guess Model...

    Used DS 4.9

     

    Aubrynn-by-Alicia_Hollinger2.jpg
    799 x 1080 - 607K
    Post edited by Wonderland on
  • veeters2002veeters2002 Posts: 51
    edited July 2016

    Title - Melinda

    Rendered in Daz Studio 4.9 Iray 

     

    Melinda2.jpg
    1800 x 1800 - 2M
    Post edited by veeters2002 on
  • SkpFXSkpFX Posts: 42
    edited July 2016

    ​Here's my warm up image...

    Title:
    Summer of '74

    Software used:
    Character rendered in DAZ Studio 4.9
    Composited with this image  from BigFoto.com in GIMP

     

    Post edited by Chohole on
  • WonderlandWonderland Posts: 6,735
    edited August 2016

    Title: The Girl Next Door

    Used DS 4.9

    All the hair products seem to look strange and wiry in closeups for realistic renders so I'm teaching myself hairpainting....

     

    The-Girl-Next-Door-by-Alicia-Hollinger.jpg
    856 x 1008 - 681K
    Post edited by Wonderland on
  • IceDragonArtIceDragonArt Posts: 12,548
    edited July 2016

    Title - Lotus

    Daz Studio 4.9 Iray

    Photoshop Elements 13 - Added a background and a light overlay with a tiny bit of a level adjustment.

    Lotus Flowers 3a.jpg
    800 x 1294 - 637K
    Post edited by IceDragonArt on
  • SaphirewildSaphirewild Posts: 6,648
    edited July 2016

    ENTRY #1:

    Title: A Beautiful Lady In Red

    Rendered in Daz Studio 4.9, 3Delight, No postwork at all

    A Beautiful Lady In Red.png
    1500 x 2427 - 4M
    Post edited by Saphirewild on
  • SaphirewildSaphirewild Posts: 6,648
    edited July 2016

    ENTRY #2:

    Title: An Angelistic Singer

    Rendered in Daz Studio, 3Delight, No postwork at all

    An Angelistic Singer.png
    600 x 971 - 692K
    Post edited by Saphirewild on
  • veeters2002veeters2002 Posts: 51
    edited July 2016

    Title: Yeux des Feux

    Rendered in Daz 4.9 Iray

    Yeux des Feux.png
    1109 x 1491 - 2M
    Post edited by veeters2002 on
  • veeters2002veeters2002 Posts: 51
    edited July 2016

     

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    Post edited by veeters2002 on
  • social_stigmasocial_stigma Posts: 107
    edited July 2016

    "Night is the Notion"

    Rendered in Iray (no post-work)

     

    night is the notion.jpg
    562 x 910 - 338K
    Post edited by social_stigma on
  • social_stigmasocial_stigma Posts: 107
    edited July 2016

    "Roadside Attraction"

    Rendered in Iray (no post-work)

    roadside attraction.jpg
    700 x 910 - 465K
    Post edited by social_stigma on
  • IceDragonArtIceDragonArt Posts: 12,548
    edited July 2016

    Lost In Time

    Daz Studio 4.9

    Iray

     Photoshop Elements

    Lost In Time.jpg
    642 x 1040 - 486K
    Post edited by IceDragonArt on
  • ToyenToyen Posts: 1,861
    edited July 2016

    Title: Don't Be Afraid

    Rendered in Daz Studio 4.9 with Iray, no post-work.


    Post edited by Chohole on
  • dawnbladedawnblade Posts: 1,723
    edited July 2016

    Fire Mage

    Rendered in Daz Studio 4.9 Iray, no post-work

    WarMagePortrait9d.jpg
    1000 x 1294 - 752K
    Post edited by Chohole on
  • RobotHeadArtRobotHeadArt Posts: 911
    edited July 2016

    Saturday Morning Cafe
    DAZ Studio 4.9 Iray, Postwork in GIMP

    cafe4e.jpg
    1200 x 1560 - 1M
    Post edited by RobotHeadArt on
  • dracorndracorn Posts: 2,333
    edited July 2016

    "She'll Never Suspect..."

    Rendered in 3Delight.  Minor postwork in Photoshop.

    [Edit:  Replaced the original with a cropped full version which includes the props and additional post work].

    She'll Never Suspect Full Size 68 - Cropped.jpg
    1205 x 1580 - 882K
    Post edited by dracorn on
  • Shinji Ikari 9thShinji Ikari 9th Posts: 1,163

    Darth Tyranus

    Daz 4.9 Iray render W/O postwork

    july2016j.jpg
    533 x 864 - 308K
  • jameswmumfordjameswmumford Posts: 16

    Tital: Wild Girl

    Daz 3d studo 4.9

    Iray

    thank you

     

    DAZ 3D Image for 2016-07 (1).jpg
    1200 x 1200 - 1M
  • 31415926543141592654 Posts: 967

    Title: The Biologist

    Render: Daz Studio 4.9 Iray and Reality 4.2 --- Postwork: Composite made in Photoshop Elements 5

     

    twebiologist01.jpg
    1000 x 800 - 209K
  • StargazeyStargazey Posts: 238
    edited July 2016

    "Poor Little Pierrette ..."

    Daz 4.9

    3Delight

    Photoshop

    Poor Little Pierrett.jpg
    1654 x 2150 - 298K
    Post edited by Stargazey on
  • zax797zax797 Posts: 15
    edited July 2016

    "Get that outta my face"

     

    Daz 4.9

    No postwork

    C__Data_Users_DefApps_Windows Phone_AppData_INTERNETEXPLORER_Temp_Saved Images_907c9ca6f6247f3c9adb9ffbf96507.jpg
    988 x 1600 - 154K
    Post edited by zax797 on
  • nonesuch00nonesuch00 Posts: 17,922
    edited July 2016

    "Carnival Barker"

    - 75 hour CPU unaltered iRay render in DAZ Studio Pro 4.9.2.70

    • Toonimal Goldfish & Bowl
    • Carnival Big Tent
    • Carnival Carousel
    • Carnival Midway
    • Carnival Presets
    • Genesis 3 Starter Essentials
    • Genesis 3 Male
    • Genesis 3 UV Swap: Male and Female Base
    • Iconic Outfit for Genesis 3 Male(s)
    • Simple Short Haircut for Genesis 3 Male(s)
    • Snowflake for Aiko 7
    • DAZ Studio Pro 4.9.2.70
    • Preller Drive HRDI
    • Singular Inversions FaceGen Pro 1.9
    • Oh My Brows G3M G3F Bundle

    Sorry, had to update my entry by uploading a jpg format file directly into this thread post.

     

    Carnival Barker.jpg
    1334 x 2160 - 481K
    Post edited by nonesuch00 on
  • VortigensBaneVortigensBane Posts: 383
    edited July 2016

    Tryst at Sunrise

    2 days and a few hours render time, over 7500 iterations.

    Playing with Iray Hair, LAMH, and DOF in DAZ Studio 4.9

    horse dof portrait 019.png
    1200 x 1600 - 3M
    Post edited by Chohole on
  • HollokoHolloko Posts: 75
    edited July 2016

    John Carter, My Protector

    Daz Studio 4.9 3Delight using Visual Style Shaders

    john carter 2.jpg
    1920 x 1536 - 1M
    Post edited by Chohole on
  • MendomanMendoman Posts: 401
    edited July 2016

    Title: You shall not pass

    Rendered with DS 4.9 Iray

    No postwork

    Post edited by Mendoman on
  • DefenistratDefenistrat Posts: 68
    edited July 2016

    Demonize

    Daz Studio 4.9, Blender, GIMP

    moisture.jpg
    1040 x 643 - 392K
    Post edited by Chohole on
  • RafmerRafmer Posts: 564
    edited July 2016

    "Smile"

    Daz Studio 4.9 Iray

    No postwork.

     

    portrait.jpg
    834 x 1080 - 262K
    Post edited by Rafmer on
  • jayteekentjayteekent Posts: 1

    The just out the shower hair

    shampoo.png
    3840 x 2160 - 6M
  • RafmerRafmer Posts: 564
    edited July 2016

    "Not really defenseless"

    Daz Studio 4.9 Iray

    No postwork.

     

    lethalb.jpg
    834 x 1080 - 296K
    Post edited by Rafmer on
  • isidornisidorn Posts: 1,601
    edited July 2016

    Lt. Rune Blue

    DAZ Studio 4.9 Iray. Some postwork in Windows Photo Viewer.

    LtRuneBluePortraitPW.jpg
    1200 x 1800 - 351K
    Post edited by isidorn on
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