Check your emails to see if you got a targeted offer for 2,400 M4 and V4 products. Weird timing, sent four hours ago at 4pm central time. It's targeted (it's in the URL) and only works if you are on the marketing list, but just in case you are shopping for those gen 4, check your emails. Valid through May 19th too. If you didn't get it, they may be releasing it to small groups of people at a time.

I'm finally getting those bend products that I asked about a few months ago (Beautiful Bends, fixes the creasing in V4 and M4!)

SereneNight- I'll go check. I got the brushes earlier today but haven't loaded them up.

choli Lengha (choli is the blouse and the lengha is the skirt) are worn in several ares of India, including western, central and northern areas, plus in the Punjab, which is partially Indian and partially Pakistani.

My Indian friend wears them all the time in preference to a Saree, as they are so much easier to put on. Mostly worn with a Dupatta traditionally although nowadays many bright young things wear them without.

And I agree that Zamuel has done a good job there, does look good.

Comments from one judge about some of the images

- #26 SpringTime 2
This, to me, looks like a photograph. Everything about it is great. The composition in portrait view is wonderful, the lighting is terrific, and I’m running out of superlatives to use to describe this scene.

This render could easily be the front of a greeting card.

- #30 Spring Greening
What can I say, the composition and lighting are wonderful, especially the eagle floating lazily across the scene.

When I think of outstide scenes in Bryce, I usually think of the landscape view, so again seeing a render in portrait view is, to me, dramatic. It certainly makes me wonder what the rest of that landscape looks like.

- #12 New Beginning
I really like the lazy movement/flow of the stream, and the wonderful colors bring the render to life. The composition of the scene is well done.

#14 Spring Contemplations
The thought of an android/non-human figure sitting there contemplating a real living bird sitting in the palm of it’s hand is a nice, different, intepretation of the theme. The composition and lighting are very nicely done.

#20 Spring Evening
Again, a nice colorful scene, which is pretty much what Spring is all about. I like the way the stream of water looks as though it’s flowing to the ocean in the background.

The one thing I noticed, which should be watched, is the cropping of the scene. The sides of the scene are very close to the plants, though in this case I think that works, but the cropping off of the top of the center palm tree doesn’t work for me. I like to leave some “air” around a scene, and since the palm tree isn’t in the foreground, there’s really no reason to not be able to see the top of it, especially since there’s very little missing.

#36 What will happen when she kisses the frog
Anothher really colorful scene. I like this because, as the title suggests, it tells a story.

The only thing here that bothers me is . . . where’s the frog? IOW, I can hardly see him in her hand. I think the lady, and frog in her hand, should be in the foreground. I would leave everything, except maybe that bush directly in front of her in the scene, and then stand her up much closer to the camera so she and the frog can be easily seen. From the title of the piece, she and the frog should be the central figures, and yet they’re practically hidden and lost as they are.

New User - A toss-up between:
#23 Spring Swing
For a new user render, this is nicely done. I like the colorful sky, and that swing looks very inviting.

I happen to have that “tree” prop set (without the swing), and had not thought to play with it in Bryce. In this case I would suggest putting it on top of a ground plane with more of the grass in the foreground, rather than having water surrounding it on all sides. This would give the impression of being high on a cliff overlooking the ocean in the background.

#34 Tropical Spring
Again, for a new user render, this is nicely composed.

I don’t know if those flowers are individual props, or are done with instancing, but I think the flowers in the foreground should be placed closer together, which would make them look a little more realistic.

The other thing I noticed is the colorful rainbow. I like that, but it stops short when it hits the area of the palm tree, rather than spreading across the entire sky. I know there’s a Bryce sky with a rainbow, and I’m not sure if that was used or not, but I would’ve liked seeing the full rainbow in the scene.

OK, that should do it.

AidanaWillowRaven said:

Blacklight District

This is my first attempt at doing a freebie challenge. If I do it wrong, let me know so I can amend my error right away.
It was a real challenge figuring out where I'd gotten everything from, and some of my content is no longer available. Just ended up being easier to find new stuff, lol. My concept changed in mid-flow at least three times because of it, lol.

If anyone here is a fan of Almost Human, then this concept will be somewhat amusing. It's not exactly like it, of course, but it's where I got the idea of a 'Sex Bot", but mine needs programming on site to suit the Jon's desires. The rest just kinda manifested on its own.

I really, really, really wanted to do postwork on this, but I will resist until after the contest, lol. (I want the neon colors to glow more)

paid for:
Instant Makeup SciFi Tech A
http://www.daz3d.com/instant-makeup-scifi-tech-a
Lana Hair
http://www.daz3d.com/lana-hair
Trash Stash
http://www.daz3d.com/trash-stash

freebies:
V4/S4 . Spiked Collar and Armwrists Smartprops
http://www.sharecg.com/v/48972/browse/11/Poser/V4-S4-.-Spiked-Collar-and-Armwrists-Smartprops
Super Hereo Energy Construct Shaders
http://www.sharecg.com/v/65880/browse/7/Material-and-Shader/Super-Hereo-Energy-Construct-Shaders
M4 - A Man for All Seasons
http://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/?item_id=67077
Bolero (.DAZ)
http://www.optitex-dynamiccloth.com/FreebieDownload04.php
StarTrek Pant (.DAZ)
http://www.optitex-dynamiccloth.com/FreebieDownload14.php
M4 Mountie Boots
http://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/?item_id=59500
!Tyrese! for m4
http://www.sharecg.com/v/35198/Texture/!Tyrese!-for-m4
M4 HelmetII
http://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/?item_id=57856
Free Josh Morph for M4
http://www.most-digital-creations.com/free_poser_poses_textures_morphs_props_26.htm
Motherboard 4
http://hjoranna.deviantart.com/art/Motherboard-4-132786440
Sci Fi Biohazard
http://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/?item_id=72262
Ultimate Shader Pack for DAZ Studio UPDATED_2011
http://www.sharecg.com/v/27568/browse/7/Material-and-Shader/Ultimate-Shader-Pack-for-DAZ-Studio-UPDATED_2011
Stairs Prop and Poses For V4 (tweeked)
http://www.most-digital-creations.com/free_poser_poses_textures_morphs_props_8.htm
Holo Emitter
http://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/?item_id=72295
Daz Blacklight
http://www.sharecg.com/v/37010/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/Daz-Blacklight
Mega City - Block 1
http://www.sharecg.com/v/26105/poser/Mega-City---Block-1
Marisa preteen morph for V4
http://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/?item_id=47761
Aditi Hair V4,A4,G4
http://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/?item_id=61715
Daz Studio 4 All Purpose, Mix&Match; Shader.
http://www.sharecg.com/v/56454/browse/7/Material-and-Shader/Daz-Studio-4-All-Purpose-MixMatch-Shader.
DoubleKnittedShirt
http://www.optitex-dynamiccloth.com/FreebieDownload06.php
PS-Enelya for V4 by pixeluna
http://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/?item_id=69851
Conforming Shorts with FBMs for V4 *Site Link* by adamthwaites
http://www.most-digital-creations.com/free_poser_poses_textures_morphs_props_10.htm
Free Fishnet Underwear For V4
http://www.most-digital-creations.com/free_poser_poses_textures_morphs_props_10.htm
Jane for V4
http://www.sharecg.com/v/33650/Poser/Jane-for-V4
Cosplay Costume 5 for V4
http://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/?item_id=63186

My own hooker pose
My own kid texture

The central figure is M4
The two females are V4

Thank you AidanaWillowRaven. All of your links check out. ENTRY ACCEPTED I am pleased to see so much DAZ dynamics in this scene. That is one freebie artist we don't see much of. Some nice freebies links too.

So there is only one thing that we do with the links. That is to flag them if you need to be signed in to the site to get them. That way we avoid all of the "I can't get the download to work" comments. Some people just put an asterisk to indicated you must have an account. No biggie. Just for reference if you enter again and I hope you do.

Just for your information you can post work your image any time you want and submit the post worked image any where you want with no restrictions from this contest. You can even show it off here if you want. All you have to do is identify the image prior to post work as your entry, just as you have done in your post. Would love to see the post worked image myself.

Blacklight District

This is my first attempt at doing a freebie challenge. If I do it wrong, let me know so I can amend my error right away.
It was a real challenge figuring out where I'd gotten everything from, and some of my content is no longer available. Just ended up being easier to find new stuff, lol. My concept changed in mid-flow at least three times because of it, lol.

If anyone here is a fan of Almost Human, then this concept will be somewhat amusing. It's not exactly like it, of course, but it's where I got the idea of a 'Sex Bot", but mine needs programming on site to suit the Jon's desires. The rest just kinda manifested on its own.

I really, really, really wanted to do postwork on this, but I will resist until after the contest, lol. (I want the neon colors to glow more)

paid for:
Instant Makeup SciFi Tech A
http://www.daz3d.com/instant-makeup-scifi-tech-a
Lana Hair
http://www.daz3d.com/lana-hair
Trash Stash
http://www.daz3d.com/trash-stash

freebies:
V4/S4 . Spiked Collar and Armwrists Smartprops
http://www.sharecg.com/v/48972/browse/11/Poser/V4-S4-.-Spiked-Collar-and-Armwrists-Smartprops
Super Hereo Energy Construct Shaders
http://www.sharecg.com/v/65880/browse/7/Material-and-Shader/Super-Hereo-Energy-Construct-Shaders
M4 - A Man for All Seasons
http://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/?item_id=67077
Bolero (.DAZ)
http://www.optitex-dynamiccloth.com/FreebieDownload04.php
StarTrek Pant (.DAZ)
http://www.optitex-dynamiccloth.com/FreebieDownload14.php
M4 Mountie Boots
http://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/?item_id=59500
!Tyrese! for m4
http://www.sharecg.com/v/35198/Texture/!Tyrese!-for-m4
M4 HelmetII
http://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/?item_id=57856
Free Josh Morph for M4
http://www.most-digital-creations.com/free_poser_poses_textures_morphs_props_26.htm
Motherboard 4
http://hjoranna.deviantart.com/art/Motherboard-4-132786440
Sci Fi Biohazard
http://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/?item_id=72262
Ultimate Shader Pack for DAZ Studio UPDATED_2011
http://www.sharecg.com/v/27568/browse/7/Material-and-Shader/Ultimate-Shader-Pack-for-DAZ-Studio-UPDATED_2011
Stairs Prop and Poses For V4 (tweeked)
http://www.most-digital-creations.com/free_poser_poses_textures_morphs_props_8.htm
Holo Emitter
http://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/?item_id=72295
Daz Blacklight
http://www.sharecg.com/v/37010/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/Daz-Blacklight
Mega City - Block 1
http://www.sharecg.com/v/26105/poser/Mega-City---Block-1
Marisa preteen morph for V4
http://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/?item_id=47761
Aditi Hair V4,A4,G4
http://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/?item_id=61715
Daz Studio 4 All Purpose, Mix&Match; Shader.
http://www.sharecg.com/v/56454/browse/7/Material-and-Shader/Daz-Studio-4-All-Purpose-MixMatch-Shader.
DoubleKnittedShirt
http://www.optitex-dynamiccloth.com/FreebieDownload06.php
PS-Enelya for V4 by pixeluna
http://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/?item_id=69851
Conforming Shorts with FBMs for V4 *Site Link* by adamthwaites
http://www.most-digital-creations.com/free_poser_poses_textures_morphs_props_10.htm
Free Fishnet Underwear For V4
http://www.most-digital-creations.com/free_poser_poses_textures_morphs_props_10.htm
Jane for V4
http://www.sharecg.com/v/33650/Poser/Jane-for-V4
Cosplay Costume 5 for V4
http://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/?item_id=63186

My own hooker pose
My own kid texture

The central figure is M4
The two females are V4

Savage...yumm...chocolate - so that's why I like Easter ;-P

Sean...that might be my problem - thanks for the heads-up...will have to revisit the experiment again when I get the chance (in the middle of another glass-type work render).

Rashad...again, thanks for the compliment, and the advice on the displacement. As for the next Bryce update - will wait in anticipation ;)

Guss... nice one....that reminds me...must get a pizza today ;)

Horo...yeah, your results are kinda like what I get, too. Other geo-type programs, which produce such bump-planets work, I think, from actual elevation data allowing better results, but with a simple global bump map all data points may be extruding radially the same from the central point of the supposed planet.

Jay

Scott-Livingston said:

I think maybe it's Lady of the Lake but I'm not sure. The link goes to a bundle that includes hair and clothing for V4 and Genesis. You can buy either the V4 or the Genesis version separately, if that's all you need.

Here's another similar hairstyle to consider: Dragon Princess (like Lady of the Lake, it's sold together with the outfit).
Edited to add another long style with a central part: Branwen Hair

I dont think it is Lady of the lake hair, but these are good suggestions

I think maybe it's Lady of the Lake but I'm not sure. The link goes to a bundle that includes hair and clothing for V4 and Genesis. You can buy either the V4 or the Genesis version separately, if that's all you need.

Here's another similar hairstyle to consider: Dragon Princess (like Lady of the Lake, it's sold together with the outfit).
Edited to add another long style with a central part: Branwen Hair

Flash sales, I don't know when they started but I would assume about 1:15am Central- says only 4 hours, but you know DAZtime. They are 50%.

Blondie999
OrestesGraphics
Nightshift3D

It's working as of 3am Central Time. Thanks for your help Jaderail. Don't know about the other hair as I don't have them.

The flashback scene in Hamlet where his father is murdered is as stylised a narrative as it gets and is central to the play itself so wouldn't stress too much, stories are in the telling, not technique :). ETA and then there is the whole Proust Macaroon thing, as flashy a back story as it gets :)

bullit35744 said:

David: so you now have an Audi to Drive...cool be careful .... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfS8iz2NaLE I guess London is dangerous....
Stuart: wow now I have to get something to eat...while I am listening to my radio.....looking good...Trish

Driving in London isn't really dangerous, no more dangerous than driving else where really.

I did it for 14 years, full time. I was an Area manager and my patch covered all parts of London really, From Richmond Park in the South west, to Hyde Park, St James and Kensington Gardens in Central London, to Regent's Park in the Nrth west of London and Greenwich Park to the South East, plus my company offices were in East London by Tower bridge. 14 years and no accidents.

David: I can understand that....by the laws in UK who's fault do you think it was???? I just can't believe that guy killed a 500,000.00 car..I would be sick for sure...Trish

I actually watched this one happen http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/676172.stm My son cried, as he had always dreamed of owning one of them cars.

Yep, my sister is Jacksonville and she's in that time zone :) That's why I mentioned Central in addition to Florida. It's crazy that it switches around Tallahassee, took awhile to get used to when I used to travel from Lake City over to the western panhandle. This must be strange timing for people all over the world figuring out when it switches over.

There are two new items in the store (swimsuit, retro) but the MM part is still the same at the moment.

Novica said:

It changes over between 1:05 and 1:15am usually (Florida time, which is Central.) It's 1:13am here now. Sorry you missed it.
EDIT: If it "fixed itself" you only have a few minutes if it is going to change. As I said, it changes at about this time!

It changes over between 1:05 and 1:15am usually (Florida time, which is Central.) It's 1:13am here now. Sorry you missed it.
EDIT: If it "fixed itself" you only have a few minutes if it is going to change. As I said, it changes at about this time!

de3an said:

Jay_NOLA said:

If someone is looking for some inspiration TCM (Turner Classic Movies) is Showing The Great Race on Saturday, March 29 at 4:00 PM central time. (Check your listings to get the time for your area and in case the site I got the time from had it incorrect.)

This movie was the inspiration for Hanna-Barbera's Wacky Races and has been an inspiration for others series, movies, etc.

Thanks for the heads up.

This is my favorite comedy movie of all time! If you haven't seen it, watch it now. (2:00 PM pacific time)

Come for the race... Stay for the pie fight.

Pie fight is on now!

Garstor said:

evilproducer said:

I love shiny new toys to, but sometimes the necessities have to come before toys.

You know, like ... food ... shelter ... ;-)

One day, EP will get a new Mac and then the meteorologists will have to report on this unseasonably warm weather front over central Wisconsin. It will affect the entire continent. No one will know what is causing it. Except for Dart...he'll know...EP is basking in the glow of uncontrollable bliss.

Since I've been of the @#X$#!!! satellite and their freakin' bandwidth restrictions, I've been busy catching up on videos that people have posted here an elsewhere.

Jay_NOLA said:

If someone is looking for some inspiration TCM (Turner Classic Movies) is Showing The Great Race on Saturday, March 29 at 4:00 PM central time. (Check your listings to get the time for your area and in case the site I got the time from had it incorrect.)

This movie was the inspiration for Hanna-Barbera's Wacky Races and has been an inspiration for others series, movies, etc.

Thanks for the heads up.

This is my favorite comedy movie of all time! If you haven't seen it, watch it now. (2:00 PM pacific time)

Come for the race... Stay for the pie fight.

If someone is looking for some inspiration TCM (Turner Classic Movies) is Showing The Great Race on Saturday, March 29 at 4:00 PM central time. (Check your listings to get the time for your area and in case the site I got the time from had it incorrect.)

This movie was the inspiration for Hanna-Barbera's Wacky Races and has been an inspiration for others series, movies, etc.

evilproducer said:

I love shiny new toys to, but sometimes the necessities have to come before toys.

You know, like ... food ... shelter ... ;-)

One day, EP will get a new Mac and then the meteorologists will have to report on this unseasonably warm weather front over central Wisconsin. It will affect the entire continent. No one will know what is causing it. Except for Dart...he'll know...EP is basking in the glow of uncontrollable bliss.