Well, I'm surprised I didn't post more renders last month. It was just a crazy one for me, but here goes. 

Llynara's Top 5: 

1. Mariposa for Genevieve 7; Renders 1 & 2 Easily one of my favorite gals to work with. Genevieve 7 brings some interesting looks and morphs to the gene pool and so does Darwin's latest female character. Great combo! 
2. First Light Skydome and HDRI: Render 1 This is a stunning set, limited only by your imagination. Mariposa is in this render too, as well as Diesel for Elijah 7.
3. Elijah 7 : Render 1 : 2 This is actually Darwin's Diesel for Elijah 7, who isn't out yet, so I'll just say Elijah 7. Like Genevieve, he brings some interesting new shapes and morphs to Genesis 3. 
4. FWSA Taia for V7 ; Renders1 | Renders 2-4  I hadn't gotten around to rendering her till this month, and wow! She really is a knockout! Lots of incredible makeup options too. Her skin looks different under different lights as well. A gorgeous and versatile character, she'll be starring as my trouble maker Karma in my Black Kat series- a Super with luck powers. Here she is painting the town in a blingy Elvis suit!
5. The Shader Plan: Satin Textiles: Renders 1 & 2 Just beginning to play with these. They are very beautiful and can totally change the look of an outfit. Here Hugh is wearing Casual Styles for G3M dressed up with the shaders to look more formal. Barbult has done some very nice renders with these shaders too. 

I used a lot of non-DAZ products as well and will be posting an additional list on my art thread.

PS. Had to laugh at Novica's list last month. She picked like 10 things! LOL Some months it really is hard to narrow it down!

Looks like Gwennili to me.

Not an entry.

An old Daz figure, Victoria 3, hollywood hair, morphing cocktail dress, and some Daz prop headphones.

Just doodling with the NPR render engine, and some multipasses from a regular render.

 

 

Should be an entry!  You and head wax do amazing stuff in NPR.  I've never even tried it yet, to be honest.

DAZ 3D Art Freebie Challenge February 2017

"I'll make you an offer you can't refuse..."

The tale this time:

Sunday, Feb 12 at noon, after they first had some coffee together on this first, not dark, cold and wet but sunny day in february this year, Kerenza-Belle just served Michael Luke a nice big breakfast in bed and then first asked him to help her decide which pair of these (really expensive) shoes, she ordered online last friday, to keep or to return before she dropped her, for Michael Luke, so very hard-to-refuse yet sweet and thoughtful proposal...

Kerenza-Belle to Michael-Luke:

"Hey Mike what would you say if I try to cancel that family diner my parents give next week on friday? But then you have to promise me you take me out to diner, to that new hot restaurant everyone is talking about these last few days, on Valentines Day OK? Well? Sure my love, I'dd really love to do that or is it no freakin' way? And, sorry Mike, you'll have to pay, because buying these shoes got me out of money until almost next May. All topmodels wear them Michael and stars like Kim Kardashian West and Beyoncé! But I think the pink ones are just a little to pink and the black ones I think do have a bit of a little shade of gray. Now don't they?"

Michael-Luke to Kerenza-Belle:

"Sure sweetie it is, ok! I'dd love to take you out on Valentines Day, just the two of us and not a whole family who is asking how long will we stay, did we have a good trip and did you take the Freeway? Man, they are nice people that's not it, but, you know me so well, it's not really my thing and really not my kind of play. O, and do not worry about the money, you know I love to treat my girl right, so ofcourse I will take that bill, no fight at all and pay. Now I'm gonna finish that delicious breakfast you made me before it gets cold, if I may. And then I'm gonna hit the shower 'cause Tyrese & Grace could be here within the hour. Well, there goes our quiet Sunday, hey, really nice shoez, did I mention that already, by the way?"

USED FREEBIES

Spotlight Vendor of the Month (NiceShoez):

#1. 'Alexandra' Edgy Slingbacks for G2F by NiceShoez
http://www.sharecg.com/v/86791/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Alexandra-Edgy-Slingbacks-For-G2F **
(The red pair in front of the bed)

#2. Pointy Toe Pumps - 'Stephanie' for G2F by NiceShoez
http://www.sharecg.com/v/86825/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/G2F-Pointy-Toe-Pumps-Stephanie **
(The black and pink ones)

#3. High Heel Sandals 1 for G2F by NiceShoez
http://www.sharecg.com/v/86650/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/High-Heel-Sandals-1-For-G2F **
(The ones with the wooden sole)

#4. Morphs For High Heel Sandals 1 for G2F by NiceShoez
http://www.sharecg.com/v/86658/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Morphs-For-High-Heel-Sandals-1-For-G2F **
(I made them just a little even more exciting)

Other:

#1. Post Package by 3-d-c
http://www.sharecg.com/v/32139/gallery/5/3D-Model/Post-Package **
(Texture by me, Black and pink shoebox)

#2. Stacked Linen by TrekkieGrrrl
http://www.sharecg.com/v/18187/gallery/11/Poser/Stacked-Linen **
(Texture by me, the towels on the bed and in the wardrobe, sheets in wardrobe are the original textures)

#3. Cupboard stuff by inLite studio
http://inlitestudio.com/3d/product/cupboard-stuff/ **
(To fill up the wardrobe and for the hangers)

#4. Jug, Cup and Tray by klausdbg
http://www.sharecg.com/v/75867/gallery/5/3D-Model/Jugcup-and-tray **
(Only used the tray)

#5. Frame DIN-A by klausdbg
http://www.sharecg.com/v/66868/gallery/5/3D-Model/Frame-DIN-A **
(The textures i've used are included with the prop)

#6. 3D Glasses by inLite studio
http://inlitestudio.com/3d/product/3d-glasses/ **
(On the sheets in the wardrobe)

#7. Vox Smartphone by inLite studio
http://inlitestudio.com/3d/product/vox-smartphone/ **
(White one left (not visible), black one right on the head of the bed)

Ellie Cosplay set for G2F by Beat578
http://www.sharecg.com/v/83479/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/G2_Ellie_Cosplay **
(Pants and long sleeved T-shirt used, on a hanger and folded in the wardrobe)

#8. Socks for G2F by Beat578
http://www.sharecg.com/v/83201/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/G2_Socks **
(Fold morph used, filling up the wardrobe)

#9. Sportsdress for G2F by Beat578
http://www.sharecg.com/v/83126/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/G2_Sportsdress **
http://www.sharecg.com/v/83135/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/G2_Sportsdress_PART2 **
(Used the Training Bag and the Sweatpants, pants on hanger in wardrobe)

#10. T-Shirts for G2F by Beat578
http://www.sharecg.com/v/80007/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Genesis-2-Female-T-Shirts-UPDATED-10-4-15 **
(Fold morph used, again filling up the wardrobe)

Paper Pile by Morphography
www.morphography.uk.vu/dlprop.html#paperpile (Item 12)
(Used for the Glossy Magazines and the 'Tai Chi' Chinese Calligraphy Painting on the wall)

#11. Baseball Bat *Updated* by AllenArt
http://www.sharecg.com/v/85276/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Baseball-Bat-%2AUpdated%2A **
(Under the bed)

#12. Room Thermometer by 3DHaupt (.obj)
http://www.sharecg.com/v/80970/gallery/5/3D-Model/Room-thermometer **
(In the bedtable beside Michael)

#13. Small Radio by 3DHaupt (.obj)
http://www.sharecg.com/v/80834/gallery/5/3D-Model/Small-Radio **
(In the bedtable beside Michael)

#14. Coffee Pot by 3DHaupt (.obj)
http://www.sharecg.com/v/80955/gallery/5/3D-Model/Coffee-Pot **
(On the floor beside the bed)

Tropical plant 02 by Yughues aka Nobiax (.obj)
http://www.sharecg.com/v/61501/gallery/5/3D-Model/Tropical-plant-02 **
(Just a little visible)

Zombalta- Anti-zombification Medication by McGyver
http://www.sharecg.com/v/56134/related/11/Poser/Zombalta-Anti-zombification-Medication **
(On the wallshelf behind Michael)

Dystopia Soda Can by Team Dystopia
http://www.team-dystopia.com/product_display.php?category=gear&id=59
- Extra textures:
http://www.team-dystopia.com/product_display.php?category=gear&id=60
- 4 diferent brands of textures by Area-50
http://www.sharecg.com/v/39968/gallery/11/Poser/4-Textures-for-the-Dystopia-Soda-Can **
(On the table on the right, and there's one Soda Can behind Kerenza-Belle being invisible)

Whiskey Bottle, Whiskey Glass and Longdrink Glass by Area-50
http://www.sharecg.com/v/24358/gallery/11/Poser/Botles **
http://www.sharecg.com/v/24357/gallery/11/Poser/Glasses **
(Used the Longdrink Glass twice and the Whiskey Bottle)

Crushable Beer Can and Morphing Puddle by Trekkiegrrrl
http://www.sharecg.com/v/18196/gallery/11/Poser/Crushable-beer-can **
http://www.sharecg.com/v/18189/gallery/11/Poser/Morphing-Puddle **
(Beside the Training Bag, texture by me and beside the Coffee Pot)

'Travis' and 'Clancy' Cat Texture for the DAZ Mil Cat (LE) by Lyne's Creations
http://www.planit3d.com/source/poser/p_textures2.html
(Travis is the cat in front of the bed, Clancy's reflection is visible in the mirror)

#15. Budda 3D Model by Antonelli Alessandro (.3ds)
https://archive3d.net/?a=download&id=d7cabc4b
(The golden Buddha statuette behind Michael)

#16. Statue 3D Model by Ismail (.3ds)
https://archive3d.net/?a=download&id=3d92df1b
(The silver Buddha statuette on the right)

#17. SOTO's Shaved Hair for Michael 4 by Hellboy
http://www.sharecg.com/v/62755/browse/11/Poser/SOTOs-Shaved-Hair-for-Michael-4 **

#18. SOTO's Tribal Patterns for M4 Shaved Hair
http://www.sharecg.com/v/62756/gallery/11/Poser/SOTOs-Tribal-Patterns-for-M4-Shaved-Hair **

#19. Free Piles of Clothes Props by AdamThwaites (Most-Digital-Creations)
http://www.most-digital-creations.com/free_poser_poses_textures_morphs_props_13.htm (Item 14)
(used only the sock, under the bed)

GENESIS 2 FEMALE:

Kerenza-Belle6 for G2F by Enchanted Pixie
https://issuu.com/philatdsc/docs/ds_creative_15 (Page 49)
Toulouse Hair for Genesis 2 Female
victoria 6 Poses #9 (adapted)

MICHAEL 4:

DAZ's Michael 4 MATerials Hi-Res 'Luke', 'Luka' morph injected
Fantasy Sleeve by AdamThwaites (Most-Digital-Creations)
http://www.most-digital-creations.com/free_poser_poses_textures_morphs_props_61.htm (Item 19)
(I did add a whole lot more tattoos to it)
DAZ's Michael 4 General Poses M4_014 (adapted)
M4 Basic Wear Speedos Upgrade
AJ's (Anniebel) Casual Basic Free White Brief for M4 BasicWear

Also used: (All of them were freebies once)

- In Bed by Dreamlight (Freebie version)
(The room, bed, bedtables, wardrobe, wallshelf, relaxchair, mirror, painting etc.)
- Hat Hat Hat... by Nathy, Daz Originals
(To fill up and on top of the wardrobe)
- Diner Food 1,2 & 3 by blondie9999, Daz Originals
(The breakfast)
- Diner Tableware by blondie9999, Daz Originals
(On the wooden tray beside Michael)
- Urn and Free Morphing Flower Pot/Planter by AllenArt
(The two little one red and one blue "bottles" and the vase on the left)
- Garden Escape Planters by ARTCollab, Daz Originals
(The pink and white flower in the vase on the left and in the white vase)
- Sweet Dreams by ARTCollab, Daz Originals
(The purple/red pillow on the relaxchair)
- Postal Props by Valandar, Daz Originals
(Used only the package from this set to create the beige shoebox on the bed, texture(s) by me. Used the original package textures on the one that's on top of the wardrobe)
- Smartphone and Tablet by Valandar, Daz Originals
(Used only the Tablet, screen textures by me)
- DAZ Millennium Cat LE by Daz Originals
(The cat in front of the bed and in the mirror's reflection)
- Christmas Gift Bags by NGartplay
(On top of the wardrobe)

PURCHASED/PAID FOR ITEMS:

1. Foxy Stripe Shirt for G2F by Karth, Daz Originals
https://www.daz3d.com/foxy-stripe-shirt
(Kerenza-Belle wears it on the photograph in the pictureframe on the wallshelf above the bed)

2. Restless for G2F by DemonicaEvilius and Silver, Daz Originals
https://www.daz3d.com/restless
(Kerenza-Belle wears it on the bed)

3. Bad Guy for M4 by smay
https://www.daz3d.com/bad-guy-for-m4
(Michael-Luke wears it on the photograph in the pictureframe on the wallshelf above the bed, and on the bed)

**  Registration required
#x. Countable items

.3ds models are converted to .obj here: http://www.greentoken.de/onlineconv/
(Many thanks to Chelle the Cat for this great link!)

Rendered in DAZ Studio 4.7.0.12, 3Delight (Render time: 4 hours 9 minutes 30 seconds)
No postwork.

3D Art FREEBIE CHALLENGE-Febuary 2017- MAKE HIM/HER PAY FOR IT YOU SAY!!

Surprise!

And so, each member of the family has a brief moment of reflection as the they consider the new member of their family. Their thoughts:

Father: Now, what are we going to need? Bowls, a leash. Oh, and a collar. And tags. And a doghouse, and chew toys, and a chain, and lots of balls, and a bed ... We're going to need to go shopping. Oh, and a name. Maybe Duchess.

Mother: OK, who exactly is going to feed the dog, walk the dog, pick up after the dog, train the dog, bath the dog, brush the dog ...? Sigh. And what are we going to call her? Maybe Penny?

Teenage Daughter: If that thing so much as comes near my room ...! Do not mess with my things, Princess.

Young daughter: Ooooooooooooooooohhh! Puppy!

DAZ Studio/3Delight render, no postwork.

Required SLVM freebies by niceshoez:
1. Pencil Skirt For Genesis Basic Female*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/85350/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Pencil-Skirt-For-Genesis-Basic-Female-Reupload
2. High Heel Sandals 1 For G2F*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/86650/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/High-Heel-Sandals-1-For-G2F

Paid content: Millenium Dog LE by DAZ (used to be free but I don't believe it is any longer)

No counts:

Victoria 4 and Morphs++ by DAZ (mother and teenager)
Michael 4 and Morphs++ by DAZ (father)
Millennium Kids - Young Teens (Laura) by DAZ (young daughter)
RDNA Fog - former freebie, no longer available

Free content used: (* - Registration required)

Kitchen

1. Kitchen Nr 2 by oldtimer* (converted to object format in Blender)
http://www.blendswap.com/blends/view/70272
2. Mock's knife and Cleaver by Mock*
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/mocks-knife-and-cleaver/77061
3. Realistic Vegetables by by Senem Sonkaya*  (object format included)
https://grabcad.com/library/realistic-vegetables-3ds-max-1
4. Rose by weld*
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/rose/74900
5. Fisty's Liquids - DS Shaders & Poser MT5s by Fisty* (Includes wine glass)
http://www.sharecg.com/v/82337/browse/7/Material-and-Shader/Fistys-Liquids-DS-Shaders-Poser-MT5s
6. Wine Bottle by tavernalynda*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/26093/browse/5/3D-Model/WINE-BOTTLE

Dog

7. Conforming Ribbon Figure for V4/A4 by Adam Thwaites*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/23916/browse/11/Poser/Conforming-Ribbon-Figure-for-V4-A4
8. Mutt MATs by katastrophe*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/25286/browse/11/Poser/Mutt-MATs

Father:

9. Nicholas for M4 by Unicornst *
http://www.sharecg.com/v/38154/favorite/21/DAZ-Studio/Nicholas-for-M4-Part01
http://www.sharecg.com/v/38155/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Nicholas-for-M4-Part02
http://www.sharecg.com/v/38156/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Nicholas-for-M4-Part03
10. Scott Hair for M4 by Mylochka*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/38505/browse/11/Poser/Scott-Hair
11. Volgs Jacket by StudioArtVartanian *
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/volgs-jacket/61132
12. 3DC Simple Glasses Smartprop for M4*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/37667/browse/11/Poser/M4-Simple-Glasses-Smartprop
13. Basicwear for M4 (T shirt) by DAZ Originals*
http://www.daz3d.com/basicwear-for-m4?cjref=1&utm_source=cj&utm_medium=affiliate
14. Newport Outfit for Genesis 2 Male(s) (pants) by DAZ Originals* (Free with the Inside the Asylum Bundle)
http://www.daz3d.com/inside-the-asylum-bundle

Teenage Daughter: (in addition to niceshoes freebies noted above)

15. P3D Megan texture (for V4)*
http://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/?item_id=73121
16. Mars Hair for V4
http://www.realmofsavage.com/ProjectSM_hair.htm
17. Assorted colors for Mars Hair by Moonfly*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/40157/gallery/11/Poser/Assorted-colors-for-Mars-Hair
18. EvilInnocence Baby t for V4*
http://www.evilinnocence.com/shop/am-babyt-for-v4.html
19. Drusila BabyT Textures*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/27463/browse/11/Poser/BabyT-textures
20. Stud Earrings for Poser (for V4)*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/39163/browse/11/Poser/Stud-Earrings-for-Poser
21. Donna Michelle for V4 by HeRaZa*  (necklace)
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/donna-michelle-for-v4/62654

Young Daughter:

22. Holly for V3 morph and texture by Tasha
https://web.archive.org/web/20050206131847/http://mysticfantasies.com/freebies.htm
23. Sickle Skater Shoes V4A4G4SF4M4H4F4 by SickleYield*
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/sickle-skater-shoes-v4a4g4sf4m4h4f4/59510
24. Pluto Hair for V4
http://www.realmofsavage.com/ProjectSM_hair.htm
25. Assorted Colors for Pluto Hair by Moonfly*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/40123/browse/11/Poser/Assorted-Colors-for-Pluto-Hair
26. NameBrand Jeans Revamped by Jan*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/35556/browse/11/Poser/NameBrand-Jeans-Revamped
Bah Humbug Xmas Sweatshirt by Evilinnocence - former RDNA freebie, no longer available
Stud Earrings for Poser (for V4)* (also used for sister - aleady counted)

Mother:

27. PD Christa character and texture by P3Design*
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/pdchrista/58554
28. Pony Tail by Kozaburo (#8 on the page)
http://digitalbabes.jp/dload1.html
29. Texture Challenge 48 oufit by Sanbie (sweater)
http://www.pfddelights.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=cvkaobb0jj951e6doedc19j6c4&topic=902.0
30. TC48 - Textures by eblank99*
https://www.sharecg.com/v/79470/view/11/Poser/TC48-Textures%20%20eblank99
Newport Outfit for Genesis 2 Male(s) (pants) by DAZ Originals* (also used for father - aleady counted)
Sickle Skater Shoes V4A4G4SF4M4H4F4 by SickleYield* (also used for young daughter - aleady counted)
31. Diamond-Heart-Ring by LuxXeon
http://www.deviantart.com/art/Diamond-Heart-Ring-Free-3D-Model-455391826 
32. Lilo - character & props for V3 by Bice* (glasses and earrings)
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/lilo---character-props-for-v3/34538
33. Lollipop And Spoons by dcartist12*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/57629/browse/5/3D-Model/Lollipop-And-Spoons

And also, the indispensables - shaders:

34. Ultimate Shader Pack for DAZ Studio UPDATED_2011 by Georgehaze*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/27568/material-and-shader/Ultimate-Shader-Pack-for-DAZ-Studio
35. Pd-Daz Studio Soft Leather Shaders by Parrotdolphin (Janet)*
https://www.sharecg.com/v/78685/browse/7/Material-and-Shader/Pd-Daz-Studio-Soft-Leather-Shaders
36. REC Satin Shaders by redeyecat
https://redeyecat.wordpress.com/2013/08/13/rec-satin-shaders/

BTW, there is a Jessica Alba look-alike for G3F here:

http://www.daz3d.com/cathy-hd-for-victoria-7

Slepalex - Road in the Rye is a fantastic render. The Victoria portrait has certainly improved but the skin is rather difficult to get right.

S Ray - thank you.

Hansmar - thank you.

launok - nice buildings.

Electro-Elvis - thank you.

Dan - what a great expression on the ladies face. Cool render.

Rashad - what's so amusing? Thanks for your insight about the scattering options.

DAZ 3D Art Freebie Challenge February 2017

"I'll make you an offer you can't refuse..."

The tale this time:

Sunday, Feb 12 at noon, after they first had some coffee together on this first, not dark, cold and wet but sunny day in february this year, Kerenza-Belle just served Michael Luke a nice big breakfast in bed and then first asked him to help her decide which pair of these (really expensive) shoes, she ordered online last friday, to keep or to return before she dropped her, for Michael Luke, so very hard-to-refuse yet sweet and thoughtful proposal...

Kerenza-Belle to Michael-Luke:

"Hey Mike what would you say if I try to cancel that family diner my parents give next week on friday? But then you have to promise me you take me out to diner, to that new hot restaurant everyone is talking about these last few days, on Valentines Day OK? Well? Sure my love, I'dd really love to do that or is it no freakin' way? And, sorry Mike, you'll have to pay, because buying these shoes got me out of money until almost next May. All topmodels wear them Michael and stars like Kim Kardashian West and Beyoncé! But I think the pink ones are just a little to pink and the black ones I think do have a bit of a little shade of gray. Now don't they?"

Michael-Luke to Kerenza-Belle:

"Sure sweetie it is, ok! I'dd love to take you out on Valentines Day, just the two of us and not a whole family who is asking how long will we stay, did we have a good trip and did you take the Freeway? Man, they are nice people that's not it, but, you know me so well, it's not really my thing and really not my kind of play. O, and do not worry about the money, you know I love to treat my girl right, so ofcourse I will take that bill, no fight at all and pay. Now I'm gonna finish that delicious breakfast you made me before it gets cold, if I may. And then I'm gonna hit the shower 'cause Tyrese & Grace could be here within the hour. Well, there goes our quiet Sunday, hey, really nice shoez, did I mention that already, by the way?"

 

USED FREEBIES

 

Spotlight Vendor of the Month (NiceShoez):

#1. 'Alexandra' Edgy Slingbacks for G2F by NiceShoez
http://www.sharecg.com/v/86791/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Alexandra-Edgy-Slingbacks-For-G2F **
(The red pair in front of the bed)

#2. Pointy Toe Pumps - 'Stephanie' for G2F by NiceShoez
http://www.sharecg.com/v/86825/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/G2F-Pointy-Toe-Pumps-Stephanie **
(The black and pink ones)

#3. High Heel Sandals 1 for G2F by NiceShoez
http://www.sharecg.com/v/86650/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/High-Heel-Sandals-1-For-G2F **
(The ones with the wooden sole)

#4. Morphs For High Heel Sandals 1 for G2F by NiceShoez
http://www.sharecg.com/v/86658/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Morphs-For-High-Heel-Sandals-1-For-G2F **
(I made them just a little even more exciting)

Other:

#1. Post Package by 3-d-c
http://www.sharecg.com/v/32139/gallery/5/3D-Model/Post-Package **
(Texture by me, Black and pink shoebox)

#2. Stacked Linen by TrekkieGrrrl
http://www.sharecg.com/v/18187/gallery/11/Poser/Stacked-Linen **
(Texture by me, the towels on the bed and in the wardrobe, sheets in wardrobe are the original textures)

#3. Cupboard stuff by inLite studio
http://inlitestudio.com/3d/product/cupboard-stuff/ **
(To fill up the wardrobe and for the hangers)

#4. Jug, Cup and Tray by klausdbg
http://www.sharecg.com/v/75867/gallery/5/3D-Model/Jugcup-and-tray **
(Only used the tray)

#5. Frame DIN-A by klausdbg
http://www.sharecg.com/v/66868/gallery/5/3D-Model/Frame-DIN-A **
(The textures i've used are included with the prop)

#6. 3D Glasses by inLite studio
http://inlitestudio.com/3d/product/3d-glasses/ **
(On the sheets in the wardrobe)

#7. Vox Smartphone by inLite studio
http://inlitestudio.com/3d/product/vox-smartphone/ **
(White one left (not visible), black one right on the head of the bed)

Ellie Cosplay set for G2F by Beat578
http://www.sharecg.com/v/83479/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/G2_Ellie_Cosplay **
(Pants and long sleeved T-shirt used, on a hanger and folded in the wardrobe)

#8. Socks for G2F by Beat578
http://www.sharecg.com/v/83201/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/G2_Socks **
(Fold morph used, filling up the wardrobe)

#9. Sportsdress for G2F by Beat578
http://www.sharecg.com/v/83126/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/G2_Sportsdress **
http://www.sharecg.com/v/83135/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/G2_Sportsdress_PART2 **
(Used the Training Bag and the Sweatpants, pants on hanger in wardrobe)

#10. T-Shirts for G2F by Beat578
http://www.sharecg.com/v/80007/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Genesis-2-Female-T-Shirts-UPDATED-10-4-15 **
(Fold morph used, again filling up the wardrobe)

Paper Pile by Morphography
www.morphography.uk.vu/dlprop.html#paperpile (Item 12)
(Used for the Glossy Magazines and the 'Tai Chi' Chinese Calligraphy Painting on the wall)

#11. Baseball Bat *Updated* by AllenArt
http://www.sharecg.com/v/85276/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Baseball-Bat-%2AUpdated%2A **
(Under the bed)

#12. Room Thermometer by 3DHaupt (.obj)
http://www.sharecg.com/v/80970/gallery/5/3D-Model/Room-thermometer **
(In the bedtable beside Michael)

#13. Small Radio by 3DHaupt (.obj)
http://www.sharecg.com/v/80834/gallery/5/3D-Model/Small-Radio **
(In the bedtable beside Michael)

#14. Coffee Pot by 3DHaupt (.obj)
http://www.sharecg.com/v/80955/gallery/5/3D-Model/Coffee-Pot **
(On the floor beside the bed)

Tropical plant 02 by Yughues aka Nobiax (.obj)
http://www.sharecg.com/v/61501/gallery/5/3D-Model/Tropical-plant-02 **
(Just a little visible)

Zombalta- Anti-zombification Medication by McGyver
http://www.sharecg.com/v/56134/related/11/Poser/Zombalta-Anti-zombification-Medication **
(On the wallshelf behind Michael)

Dystopia Soda Can by Team Dystopia
http://www.team-dystopia.com/product_display.php?category=gear&id=59
- Extra textures:
http://www.team-dystopia.com/product_display.php?category=gear&id=60
- 4 diferent brands of textures by Area-50
http://www.sharecg.com/v/39968/gallery/11/Poser/4-Textures-for-the-Dystopia-Soda-Can **
(On the table on the right, and there's one Soda Can behind Kerenza-Belle being invisible)

Whiskey Bottle, Whiskey Glass and Longdrink Glass by Area-50
http://www.sharecg.com/v/24358/gallery/11/Poser/Botles **
http://www.sharecg.com/v/24357/gallery/11/Poser/Glasses **
(Used the Longdrink Glass twice and the Whiskey Bottle)

Crushable Beer Can and Morphing Puddle by Trekkiegrrrl
http://www.sharecg.com/v/18196/gallery/11/Poser/Crushable-beer-can **
http://www.sharecg.com/v/18189/gallery/11/Poser/Morphing-Puddle **
(Beside the Training Bag, texture by me and beside the Coffee Pot)

'Travis' and 'Clancy' Cat Texture for the DAZ Mil Cat (LE) by Lyne's Creations
http://www.planit3d.com/source/poser/p_textures2.html
(Travis is the cat in front of the bed, Clancy's reflection is visible in the mirror)

#15. Budda 3D Model by Antonelli Alessandro (.3ds)
https://archive3d.net/?a=download&id=d7cabc4b
(The golden Buddha statuette behind Michael)

#16. Statue 3D Model by Ismail (.3ds)
https://archive3d.net/?a=download&id=3d92df1b
(The silver Buddha statuette on the right)

#17. SOTO's Shaved Hair for Michael 4 by Hellboy
http://www.sharecg.com/v/62755/browse/11/Poser/SOTOs-Shaved-Hair-for-Michael-4 **

#18. SOTO's Tribal Patterns for M4 Shaved Hair
http://www.sharecg.com/v/62756/gallery/11/Poser/SOTOs-Tribal-Patterns-for-M4-Shaved-Hair **

#19. Free Piles of Clothes Props by AdamThwaites (Most-Digital-Creations)
http://www.most-digital-creations.com/free_poser_poses_textures_morphs_props_13.htm (Item 14)
(used only the sock, under the bed)

GENESIS 2 FEMALE:

Kerenza-Belle6 for G2F by Enchanted Pixie
https://issuu.com/philatdsc/docs/ds_creative_15 (Page 49)
Toulouse Hair for Genesis 2 Female
victoria 6 Poses #9 (adapted)

MICHAEL 4:

DAZ's Michael 4 MATerials Hi-Res 'Luke', 'Luka' morph injected
Fantasy Sleeve by AdamThwaites (Most-Digital-Creations)
http://www.most-digital-creations.com/free_poser_poses_textures_morphs_props_61.htm (Item 19)
(I did add a whole lot more tattoos to it)
DAZ's Michael 4 General Poses M4_014 (adapted)
M4 Basic Wear Speedos Upgrade
AJ's (Anniebel) Casual Basic Free White Brief for M4 BasicWear

Also used: (All of them were freebies once)

- In Bed by Dreamlight (Freebie version)
(The room, bed, bedtables, wardrobe, wallshelf, relaxchair, mirror, painting etc.)
- Hat Hat Hat... by Nathy, Daz Originals
(To fill up and on top of the wardrobe)
- Diner Food 1,2 & 3 by blondie9999, Daz Originals
(The breakfast)
- Diner Tableware by blondie9999, Daz Originals
(On the wooden tray beside Michael)
- Urn and Free Morphing Flower Pot/Planter by AllenArt
(The two little one red and one blue "bottles" and the vase on the left)
- Garden Escape Planters by ARTCollab, Daz Originals
(The pink and white flower in the vase on the left and in the white vase)
- Sweet Dreams by ARTCollab, Daz Originals
(The purple/red pillow on the relaxchair)
- Postal Props by Valandar, Daz Originals
(Used only the package from this set to create the beige shoebox on the bed, texture(s) by me. Used the original package textures on the one that's on top of the wardrobe)
- Smartphone and Tablet by Valandar, Daz Originals
(Used only the Tablet)
- DAZ Millennium Cat LE by Daz Originals
(The cat in front of the bed and in the mirror's reflection)
- Christmas Gift Bags by NGartplay
(On top of the wardrobe)

PURCHASED/PAID FOR ITEMS:

1. Foxy Stripe Shirt for G2F by Karth, Daz Originals
https://www.daz3d.com/foxy-stripe-shirt
(Kerenza-Belle wears it on the photograph in the pictureframe on the wallshelf above the bed)

2. Restless for G2F by DemonicaEvilius and Silver, Daz Originals
https://www.daz3d.com/restless
(Kerenza-Belle wears it on the bed)

3. Bad Guy for M4 by smay
https://www.daz3d.com/bad-guy-for-m4
(Michael-Luke wears it on the photograph in the pictureframe on the wallshelf above the bed, and on the bed)

**  Registration required
#x. Countable items

.3ds models are converted to .obj here: http://www.greentoken.de/onlineconv/
(Many thanks to Chelle the Cat for this great link!)

Rendered in DAZ Studio 4.7.0.12, 3Delight (Render time: 4 hours 9 minutes 30 seconds)
No postwork.

 

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3D Art FREEBIE CHALLENGE-Febuary 2017- MAKE HIM/HER PAY FOR IT YOU SAY!!

Surprise!

And so, each member of the family has a brief moment of reflection as the they consider the new member of their family. Their thoughts:

Father: Now, what are we going to need? Bowls, a leash. Oh, and a collar. And tags. And a doghouse, and chew toys, and a chain, and lots of balls, and a bed ... We're going to need to go shopping. Oh, and a name. Maybe Duchess.

Mother: OK, who exactly is going to feed the dog, walk the dog, pick up after the dog, train the dog, bath the dog, brush the dog ...? Sigh. And what are we going to call her? Maybe Penny?

Teenage Daughter: If that thing so much as comes near my room ...! Do not mess with my things, Princess.

Young daughter: Ooooooooooooooooohhh! Puppy!

DAZ Studio/3Delight render, no postwork.

Required SLVM freebies by niceshoez:
1. Pencil Skirt For Genesis Basic Female*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/85350/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Pencil-Skirt-For-Genesis-Basic-Female-Reupload
2. High Heel Sandals 1 For G2F*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/86650/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/High-Heel-Sandals-1-For-G2F

Paid content: Millenium Dog LE by DAZ (used to be free but I don't believe it is any longer)

No counts:

Victoria 4 and Morphs++ by DAZ (mother and teenager)
Michael 4 and Morphs++ by DAZ (father)
Millennium Kids - Young Teens (Laura) by DAZ (young daughter)
RDNA Fog - former freebie, no longer available

Free content used: (* - Registration required)

Kitchen

1. Kitchen Nr 2 by oldtimer* (converted to object format in Blender)
http://www.blendswap.com/blends/view/70272
2. Mock's knife and Cleaver by Mock*
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/mocks-knife-and-cleaver/77061
3. Realistic Vegetables by by Senem Sonkaya*  (object format included)
https://grabcad.com/library/realistic-vegetables-3ds-max-1
4. Rose by weld*
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/rose/74900
5. Fisty's Liquids - DS Shaders & Poser MT5s by Fisty* (Includes wine glass)
http://www.sharecg.com/v/82337/browse/7/Material-and-Shader/Fistys-Liquids-DS-Shaders-Poser-MT5s
6. Wine Bottle by tavernalynda*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/26093/browse/5/3D-Model/WINE-BOTTLE

Dog

7. Conforming Ribbon Figure for V4/A4 by Adam Thwaites*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/23916/browse/11/Poser/Conforming-Ribbon-Figure-for-V4-A4
8. Mutt MATs by katastrophe*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/25286/browse/11/Poser/Mutt-MATs

Father:

9. Nicholas for M4 by Unicornst *
http://www.sharecg.com/v/38154/favorite/21/DAZ-Studio/Nicholas-for-M4-Part01
http://www.sharecg.com/v/38155/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Nicholas-for-M4-Part02
http://www.sharecg.com/v/38156/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Nicholas-for-M4-Part03
10. Scott Hair for M4 by Mylochka*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/38505/browse/11/Poser/Scott-Hair
11. Volgs Jacket by StudioArtVartanian *
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/volgs-jacket/61132
12. 3DC Simple Glasses Smartprop for M4*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/37667/browse/11/Poser/M4-Simple-Glasses-Smartprop
13. Basicwear for M4 (T shirt) by DAZ Originals*
http://www.daz3d.com/basicwear-for-m4?cjref=1&utm_source=cj&utm_medium=affiliate
14. Newport Outfit for Genesis 2 Male(s) (pants) by DAZ Originals* (Free with the Inside the Asylum Bundle)
http://www.daz3d.com/inside-the-asylum-bundle

Teenage Daughter: (in addition to niceshoes freebies noted above)

15. P3D Megan texture (for V4)*
http://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/?item_id=73121
16. Mars Hair for V4
http://www.realmofsavage.com/ProjectSM_hair.htm
17. Assorted colors for Mars Hair by Moonfly*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/40157/gallery/11/Poser/Assorted-colors-for-Mars-Hair
18. EvilInnocence Baby t for V4*
http://www.evilinnocence.com/shop/am-babyt-for-v4.html
19. Drusila BabyT Textures*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/27463/browse/11/Poser/BabyT-textures
20. Stud Earrings for Poser (for V4)*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/39163/browse/11/Poser/Stud-Earrings-for-Poser
21. Donna Michelle for V4 by HeRaZa*  (necklace)
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/donna-michelle-for-v4/62654

Young Daughter:

22. Holly for V3 morph and texture by Tasha
https://web.archive.org/web/20050206131847/http://mysticfantasies.com/freebies.htm
23. Sickle Skater Shoes V4A4G4SF4M4H4F4 by SickleYield*
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/sickle-skater-shoes-v4a4g4sf4m4h4f4/59510
24. Pluto Hair for V4
http://www.realmofsavage.com/ProjectSM_hair.htm
25. Assorted Colors for Pluto Hair by Moonfly*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/40123/browse/11/Poser/Assorted-Colors-for-Pluto-Hair
26. NameBrand Jeans Revamped by Jan*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/35556/browse/11/Poser/NameBrand-Jeans-Revamped
Bah Humbug Xmas Sweatshirt by Evilinnocence - former RDNA freebie, no longer available
Stud Earrings for Poser (for V4)* (also used for sister - aleady counted)

Mother:

27. PD Christa character and texture by P3Design*
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/pdchrista/58554
28. Pony Tail by Kozaburo (#8 on the page)
http://digitalbabes.jp/dload1.html
29. Texture Challenge 48 oufit by Sanbie (sweater)
http://www.pfddelights.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=cvkaobb0jj951e6doedc19j6c4&topic=902.0
30. TC48 - Textures by eblank99*
https://www.sharecg.com/v/79470/view/11/Poser/TC48-Textures%20%20eblank99
Newport Outfit for Genesis 2 Male(s) (pants) by DAZ Originals* (also used for father - aleady counted)
Sickle Skater Shoes V4A4G4SF4M4H4F4 by SickleYield* (also used for young daughter - aleady counted)
31. Diamond-Heart-Ring by LuxXeon
http://www.deviantart.com/art/Diamond-Heart-Ring-Free-3D-Model-455391826 
32. Lilo - character & props for V3 by Bice* (glasses and earrings)
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/lilo---character-props-for-v3/34538
33. Lollipop And Spoons by dcartist12*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/57629/browse/5/3D-Model/Lollipop-And-Spoons

And also, the indispensables - shaders:

34. Ultimate Shader Pack for DAZ Studio UPDATED_2011 by Georgehaze*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/27568/material-and-shader/Ultimate-Shader-Pack-for-DAZ-Studio
35. Pd-Daz Studio Soft Leather Shaders by Parrotdolphin (Janet)*
https://www.sharecg.com/v/78685/browse/7/Material-and-Shader/Pd-Daz-Studio-Soft-Leather-Shaders
36. REC Satin Shaders by redeyecat
https://redeyecat.wordpress.com/2013/08/13/rec-satin-shaders/

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Is see both sides of the argument exaggerating to make the emotions behind their arguments felt. I appreciate it.

I can dig it. As the OP said, details can be updated later.

And if they can't, a vendor has many options on how to fully describe their product. Most use something.

Here's my anecdote. Last night while cruising through older items, looking for a big discount, I came across an item called "Defender of the Temple!!!!!" or something like that. 

It doesn't say whether you're buying a figure, props, a pose, a temple etc...it's just an awesome render of a figure leaping through the air.

ONLY from experience do I know that I need to STUDY that product to see exactly what it is.

Modern products include the props (usually). The gun...comes with the outfit....Look, the newest release the fencing pose product.

http://www.daz3d.com/magna-flux-sabre-poses-for-genesis-3-female-s-and-victoria-7

Comes with the sword! And it says Genesis 3 AND VICTORIA.

Look at the promo pics! Several....examples.... Oh lawd, it mentions both rendering engines...

I had to look up "Magna Flux" to see what it was...

http://www.daz3d.com/magna-flux-for-genesis-3-female-s

And it's not a REQUIRED ITEM.

And the title says POSES.

I can't imagine what more midnight_stories could do to present his product. Great, great job.

Quite possibly, that's what you expect when you shop here and the OLDER products aren't updated or the store wasn't this streamlined in the past.

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In the end there are three sides to this.

Old Buyers/Users - everything is fine, leave everything the way I'm used to it working. I adapted, you'll adapt too.

Vendors/Daz store - we work within these limitations and are doing the best we can.

New Customers - who are still falling for every pitfall imaginable. 

And there are too many to name. I don't know how to fix them aside from some kind of major overhaul to EVERY part of this entire Daz system.

And it might be too late to make that big a sweeping change without building a whole new store and/or suffer a massive downtime.

I've only been here 4 months and I see the same issues/problems over and over again.

Sure, after 6 months, I'll probably know enough to navigate the vast Daz sea, but this beginning really hurt. My feelings and my wallet.

Someone just installed Daz and they are joining us during March Madness.

I envy them for the sales and discounts and the wideness of the world they will encounter.

I feel bad for them when they try to use stuff and don't know about the Genesis differences...compatibility....Install Manager...the Library system...

Their C: drive filling up. Black renders. Overnight render times.

Where's my hair? A morph and a figure...?

That figure I bought is naked and bald?! What about the business suit in the picture?

I thought a bought a place? This is only a backdrop?

Why won't these damn heels fit?

Why is his butt poking through his armor?
Wait, why do I have to buy this to use this?

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It's a learning curve for sure. Certainly worth it, but a  steep curve and I don't really mean the Daz Software. (that's a whole nother can of worms)

I mean how this whole product/store/discount thing works.

So yeah, you learn to have sympathy for the vendors and also for the new customers who are probably the life blood of Daz. Who else is going to spend thousands?

Yes, respect the elders, the founding fathers who built this place through their faithful purchases and renders.

The money THEY SPENT to assure you have a place to spend yours (and get awesome products to fuel your imagination).

Honor the great moderators and users who post tirelessly- answering the same damn questions every day.

Heap attention on all the artists who share their work and inspire new people to push harder towards that perfect render.

The future user, though. That person is going to pay next month's bills.

A special nod to them. 

I've gotten a handle on some things, dealt with some issues and know what to look for (pretty much).
We gotta balance these perspectives. All of us. Keep it realistic when it comes to expectations.

 

Brill. This post is known as a mic drop moment. Loved the whole thing.

I second this. If there are any developers taking notes, I would like to see ...

1) Jeep Wagoneer

2)  Jeep / SUV type police vehicle -- the kind that would be used out in the mid-west by a Sheriff's Dept.

3) The Firebird Trans Am from Smokey & the Bandit

Absolutely!!!

Plus even add the Crown Victoria LAPD police car :)

DAZ 3D Art Freebie Challenge February 2017

"I'll make you an offer you can't refuse..."

The tale this time:

Sunday, Feb 12 at noon, after they first had some coffee together on this first, not dark, cold and wet but sunny day in february this year, Kerenza-Belle just served Michael Luke a nice big breakfast in bed and then first asked him to help her decide which pair of these (really expensive) shoes, she ordered online last friday, to keep or to return before she dropped her, for Michael Luke, so very hard-to-refuse yet sweet and thoughtful proposal...

Kerenza-Belle to Michael-Luke:

"Hey Mike what would you say if I try to cancel that family diner my parents give next week on friday? But then you have to promise me you take me out to diner, to that new hot restaurant everyone is talking about these last few days, on Valentines Day OK? Well? Sure my love, I'dd really love to do that or is it no freakin' way? And, sorry Mike, you'll have to pay, because buying these shoes got me out of money until almost next May. All topmodels wear them Michael and stars like Kim Kardashian West and Beyoncé! But I think the pink ones are just a little to pink and the black ones I think do have a bit of a little shade of gray. Now don't they?"

Michael-Luke to Kerenza-Belle:

"Sure sweetie it is, ok! I'dd love to take you out on Valentines Day, just the two of us and not a whole family who is asking how long will we stay, did we have a good trip and did you take the Freeway? Man, they are nice people that's not it, but, you know me so well, it's not really my thing and really not my kind of play. O, and do not worry about the money, you know I love to treat my girl right, so ofcourse I will take that bill, no fight at all and pay. Now I'm gonna finish that delicious breakfast you made me before it gets cold, if I may. And then I'm gonna hit the shower 'cause Tyrese & Grace could be here within the hour. Well, there goes our quiet Sunday, hey, really nice shoez, did I mention that already, by the way?"

USED FREEBIES

Spotlight Vendor of the Month (NiceShoez):

#1. 'Alexandra' Edgy Slingbacks for G2F by NiceShoez
http://www.sharecg.com/v/86791/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Alexandra-Edgy-Slingbacks-For-G2F **
(The red pair in front of the bed)

#2. Pointy Toe Pumps - 'Stephanie' for G2F by NiceShoez
http://www.sharecg.com/v/86825/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/G2F-Pointy-Toe-Pumps-Stephanie **
(The black and pink ones)

#3. High Heel Sandals 1 for G2F by NiceShoez
http://www.sharecg.com/v/86650/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/High-Heel-Sandals-1-For-G2F **
(The ones with the wooden sole)

#4. Morphs For High Heel Sandals 1 for G2F by NiceShoez
http://www.sharecg.com/v/86658/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Morphs-For-High-Heel-Sandals-1-For-G2F **
(I made them just a little even more exciting)

Other:

#1. Post Package by 3-d-c
http://www.sharecg.com/v/32139/gallery/5/3D-Model/Post-Package **
(Texture by me, Black and pink shoebox)

#2. Stacked Linen by TrekkieGrrrl
http://www.sharecg.com/v/18187/gallery/11/Poser/Stacked-Linen **
(Texture by me, the towels on the bed and in the wardrobe, sheets in wardrobe are the original textures)

#3. Cupboard stuff by inLite studio
http://inlitestudio.com/3d/product/cupboard-stuff/ **
(To fill up the wardrobe and for the hangers)

#4. Jug, Cup and Tray by klausdbg
http://www.sharecg.com/v/75867/gallery/5/3D-Model/Jugcup-and-tray **
(Only used the tray)

#5. Frame DIN-A by klausdbg
http://www.sharecg.com/v/66868/gallery/5/3D-Model/Frame-DIN-A **
(The textures i've used are included with the prop)

#6. 3D Glasses by inLite studio
http://inlitestudio.com/3d/product/3d-glasses/ **
(On the sheets in the wardrobe)

#7. Vox Smartphone by inLite studio
http://inlitestudio.com/3d/product/vox-smartphone/ **
(White one left (not visible), black one right on the head of the bed)

Ellie Cosplay set for G2F by Beat578
http://www.sharecg.com/v/83479/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/G2_Ellie_Cosplay **
(Pants and long sleeved T-shirt used, on a hanger and folded in the wardrobe)

#8. Socks for G2F by Beat578
http://www.sharecg.com/v/83201/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/G2_Socks **
(Fold morph used, filling up the wardrobe)

#9. Sportsdress for G2F by Beat578
http://www.sharecg.com/v/83126/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/G2_Sportsdress **
http://www.sharecg.com/v/83135/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/G2_Sportsdress_PART2 **
(Used the Training Bag and the Sweatpants, pants on hanger in wardrobe)

#10. T-Shirts for G2F by Beat578
http://www.sharecg.com/v/80007/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Genesis-2-Female-T-Shirts-UPDATED-10-4-15 **
(Fold morph used, again filling up the wardrobe)

Paper Pile by Morphography
www.morphography.uk.vu/dlprop.html#paperpile (Item 12)
(Used for the Glossy Magazines and the 'Tai Chi' Chinese Calligraphy Painting on the wall)

#11. Baseball Bat *Updated* by AllenArt
http://www.sharecg.com/v/85276/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Baseball-Bat-%2AUpdated%2A **
(Under the bed)

#12. Room Thermometer by 3DHaupt (.obj)
http://www.sharecg.com/v/80970/gallery/5/3D-Model/Room-thermometer **
(In the bedtable beside Michael)

#13. Small Radio by 3DHaupt (.obj)
http://www.sharecg.com/v/80834/gallery/5/3D-Model/Small-Radio **
(In the bedtable beside Michael)

#14. Coffee Pot by 3DHaupt (.obj)
http://www.sharecg.com/v/80955/gallery/5/3D-Model/Coffee-Pot **
(On the floor beside the bed)

Tropical plant 02 by Yughues aka Nobiax (.obj)
http://www.sharecg.com/v/61501/gallery/5/3D-Model/Tropical-plant-02 **
(Just a little visible)

Zombalta- Anti-zombification Medication by McGyver
http://www.sharecg.com/v/56134/related/11/Poser/Zombalta-Anti-zombification-Medication **
(On the wallshelf behind Michael)

Dystopia Soda Can by Team Dystopia
http://www.team-dystopia.com/product_display.php?category=gear&id=59
- Extra textures:
http://www.team-dystopia.com/product_display.php?category=gear&id=60
- 4 diferent brands of textures by Area-50
http://www.sharecg.com/v/39968/gallery/11/Poser/4-Textures-for-the-Dystopia-Soda-Can **
(On the table on the right, and there's one Soda Can behind Kerenza-Belle being invisible)

Whiskey Bottle, Whiskey Glass and Longdrink Glass by Area-50
http://www.sharecg.com/v/24358/gallery/11/Poser/Botles **
http://www.sharecg.com/v/24357/gallery/11/Poser/Glasses **
(Used the Longdrink Glass twice and the Whiskey Bottle)

Crushable Beer Can and Morphing Puddle by Trekkiegrrrl
http://www.sharecg.com/v/18196/gallery/11/Poser/Crushable-beer-can **
http://www.sharecg.com/v/18189/gallery/11/Poser/Morphing-Puddle **
(Beside the Training Bag, texture by me and beside the Coffee Pot)

'Travis' and 'Clancy' Cat Texture for the DAZ Mil Cat (LE) by Lyne's Creations
http://www.planit3d.com/source/poser/p_textures2.html
(Travis is the cat in front of the bed, Clancy's reflection is visible in the mirror)

#15. Budda 3D Model by Antonelli Alessandro (.3ds)
https://archive3d.net/?a=download&id=d7cabc4b
(The golden Buddha statuette behind Michael)

#16. Statue 3D Model by Ismail (.3ds)
https://archive3d.net/?a=download&id=3d92df1b
(The silver Buddha statuette on the right)

#17. SOTO's Shaved Hair for Michael 4 by Hellboy
http://www.sharecg.com/v/62755/browse/11/Poser/SOTOs-Shaved-Hair-for-Michael-4 **

#18. SOTO's Tribal Patterns for M4 Shaved Hair
http://www.sharecg.com/v/62756/gallery/11/Poser/SOTOs-Tribal-Patterns-for-M4-Shaved-Hair **

#19. Free Piles of Clothes Props by AdamThwaites (Most-Digital-Creations)
http://www.most-digital-creations.com/free_poser_poses_textures_morphs_props_13.htm (Item 14)
(used only the sock, under the bed)

GENESIS 2 FEMALE:

Kerenza-Belle6 for G2F by Enchanted Pixie
https://issuu.com/philatdsc/docs/ds_creative_15 (Page 49)
Toulouse Hair for Genesis 2 Female
victoria 6 Poses #9 (adapted)

MICHAEL 4:

DAZ's Michael 4 MATerials Hi-Res 'Luke', 'Luka' morph injected
Fantasy Sleeve by AdamThwaites (Most-Digital-Creations)
http://www.most-digital-creations.com/free_poser_poses_textures_morphs_props_61.htm (Item 19)
(I did add a whole lot more tattoos to it)
DAZ's Michael 4 General Poses M4_014 (adapted)
M4 Basic Wear Speedos Upgrade
AJ's (Anniebel) Casual Basic Free White Brief for M4 BasicWear

Also used: (All of them were freebies once)

- In Bed by Dreamlight (Freebie version)
(The room, bed, bedtables, wardrobe, wallshelf, relaxchair, mirror, painting etc.)
- Hat Hat Hat... by Nathy, Daz Originals
(To fill up and on top of the wardrobe)
- Diner Food 1,2 & 3 by blondie9999, Daz Originals
(The breakfast)
- Diner Tableware by blondie9999, Daz Originals
(On the wooden tray beside Michael)
- Urn and Free Morphing Flower Pot/Planter by AllenArt
(The two little one red and one blue "bottles" and the vase on the left)
- Garden Escape Planters by ARTCollab, Daz Originals
(The pink and white flower in the vase on the left and in the white vase)
- Sweet Dreams by ARTCollab, Daz Originals
(The purple/red pillow on the relaxchair)
- Postal Props by Valandar, Daz Originals
(Used only the package from this set to create the beige shoebox on the bed, texture(s) by me. Used the original package textures on the one that's on top of the wardrobe)
- Smartphone and Tablet by Valandar, Daz Originals
(Used only the Tablet)
- DAZ Millennium Cat LE by Daz Originals
(The cat in front of the bed and in the mirror's reflection)
- Christmas Gift Bags by NGartplay
(On top of the wardrobe)

PURCHASED/PAID FOR ITEMS:

1. Foxy Stripe Shirt for G2F by Karth, Daz Originals
https://www.daz3d.com/foxy-stripe-shirt
(Kerenza-Belle wears it on the photograph in the pictureframe on the wallshelf above the bed)

2. Restless for G2F by DemonicaEvilius and Silver, Daz Originals
https://www.daz3d.com/restless
(Kerenza-Belle wears it on the bed)

3. Bad Guy for M4 by smay
https://www.daz3d.com/bad-guy-for-m4
(Michael-Luke wears it on the photograph in the pictureframe on the wallshelf above the bed, and on the bed)

**  Registration required
#x. Countable items

.3ds models are converted to .obj here: http://www.greentoken.de/onlineconv/
(Many thanks to Chelle the Cat for this great link!)

Rendered in DAZ Studio 4.7.0.12, 3Delight (Render time: 4 hours 9 minutes 30 seconds)
No postwork.

Not an entry.

EDIT:  This is an entry.

An old Daz figure, Victoria 3, hollywood hair, morphing cocktail dress, and some Daz prop headphones.

Just doodling with the NPR render engine, and some multipasses from a regular render.

Realy Cool...

This configuration  is also valid for other model of characters !?
Victoria 7, Michael 3, Aiko ... Etc ?!

Portrait of Victoria 4

Bryce 7 Pro. Render Regular AA, time 2:58:19.
Lighting: Cube Dome Light, Radial Light, Spotlight.
New render of old work 2009, in Corel Bryce 5.

Is see both sides of the argument exaggerating to make the emotions behind their arguments felt. I appreciate it.

I can dig it. As the OP said, details can be updated later.

And if they can't, a vendor has many options on how to fully describe their product. Most use something.

Here's my anecdote. Last night while cruising through older items, looking for a big discount, I came across an item called "Defender of the Temple!!!!!" or something like that. 

It doesn't say whether you're buying a figure, props, a pose, a temple etc...it's just an awesome render of a figure leaping through the air.

ONLY from experience do I know that I need to STUDY that product to see exactly what it is.

Modern products include the props (usually). The gun...comes with the outfit....Look, the newest release the fencing pose product.

http://www.daz3d.com/magna-flux-sabre-poses-for-genesis-3-female-s-and-victoria-7

Comes with the sword! And it says Genesis 3 AND VICTORIA.

Look at the promo pics! Several....examples.... Oh lawd, it mentions both rendering engines...

I had to look up "Magna Flux" to see what it was...

http://www.daz3d.com/magna-flux-for-genesis-3-female-s

And it's not a REQUIRED ITEM.

And the title says POSES.

I can't imagine what more midnight_stories could do to present his product. Great, great job.

Quite possibly, that's what you expect when you shop here and the OLDER products aren't updated or the store wasn't this streamlined in the past.

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In the end there are three sides to this.

Old Buyers/Users - everything is fine, leave everything the way I'm used to it working. I adapted, you'll adapt too.

Vendors/Daz store - we work within these limitations and are doing the best we can.

New Customers - who are still falling for every pitfall imaginable. 

And there are too many to name. I don't know how to fix them aside from some kind of major overhaul to EVERY part of this entire Daz system.

And it might be too late to make that big a sweeping change without building a whole new store and/or suffer a massive downtime.

I've only been here 4 months and I see the same issues/problems over and over again.

Sure, after 6 months, I'll probably know enough to navigate the vast Daz sea, but this beginning really hurt. My feelings and my wallet.

Someone just installed Daz and they are joining us during March Madness.

I envy them for the sales and discounts and the wideness of the world they will encounter.

I feel bad for them when they try to use stuff and don't know about the Genesis differences...compatibility....Install Manager...the Library system...

Their C: drive filling up. Black renders. Overnight render times.

Where's my hair? A morph and a figure...?

That figure I bought is naked and bald?! What about the business suit in the picture?

I thought a bought a place? This is only a backdrop?

Why won't these damn heels fit?

Why is his butt poking through his armor?
Wait, why do I have to buy this to use this?

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It's a learning curve for sure. Certainly worth it, but a  steep curve and I don't really mean the Daz Software. (that's a whole nother can of worms)

I mean how this whole product/store/discount thing works.

So yeah, you learn to have sympathy for the vendors and also for the new customers who are probably the life blood of Daz. Who else is going to spend thousands?

Yes, respect the elders, the founding fathers who built this place through their faithful purchases and renders.

The money THEY SPENT to assure you have a place to spend yours (and get awesome products to fuel your imagination).

Honor the great moderators and users who post tirelessly- answering the same damn questions every day.

Heap attention on all the artists who share their work and inspire new people to push harder towards that perfect render.

The future user, though. That person is going to pay next month's bills.

A special nod to them. 

I've gotten a handle on some things, dealt with some issues and know what to look for (pretty much).
We gotta balance these perspectives. All of us. Keep it realistic when it comes to expectations.

3D Art FREEBIE CHALLENGE-Febuary 2017- MAKE HIM/HER PAY FOR IT YOU SAY!!

Surprise!

And so, each member of the family has a brief moment of reflection as the they consider the new member of their family. Their thoughts:

Father: Now, what are we going to need? Bowls, a leash. Oh, and a collar. And tags. And a doghouse, and chew toys, and a chain, and lots of balls, and a bed ... We're going to need to go shopping. Oh, and a name. Maybe Duchess.

Mother: OK, who exactly is going to feed the dog, walk the dog, pick up after the dog, train the dog, bath the dog, brush the dog ...? Sigh. And what are we going to call her? Maybe Penny?

Teenage Daughter: If that thing so much as comes near my room ...! Do not mess with my things, Princess.

Young daughter: Ooooooooooooooooohhh! Puppy!

DAZ Studio/3Delight render, no postwork.

Required SLVM freebies by niceshoez:
1. Pencil Skirt For Genesis Basic Female*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/85350/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Pencil-Skirt-For-Genesis-Basic-Female-Reupload
2. High Heel Sandals 1 For G2F*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/86650/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/High-Heel-Sandals-1-For-G2F

Paid content: Millenium Dog LE by DAZ (used to be free but I don't believe it is any longer)

No counts:

Victoria 4 and Morphs++ by DAZ (mother and teenager)
Michael 4 and Morphs++ by DAZ (father)
Millennium Kids - Young Teens (Laura) by DAZ (young daughter)
RDNA Fog - former freebie, no longer available

Free content used: (* - Registration required)

Kitchen

1. Kitchen Nr 2 by oldtimer* (converted to object format in Blender)
http://www.blendswap.com/blends/view/70272
2. Mock's knife and Cleaver by Mock*
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/mocks-knife-and-cleaver/77061
3. Realistic Vegetables by by Senem Sonkaya*  (object format included)
https://grabcad.com/library/realistic-vegetables-3ds-max-1
4. Rose by weld*
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/rose/74900
5. Fisty's Liquids - DS Shaders & Poser MT5s by Fisty* (Includes wine glass)
http://www.sharecg.com/v/82337/browse/7/Material-and-Shader/Fistys-Liquids-DS-Shaders-Poser-MT5s
6. Wine Bottle by tavernalynda*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/26093/browse/5/3D-Model/WINE-BOTTLE

Dog

7. Conforming Ribbon Figure for V4/A4 by Adam Thwaites*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/23916/browse/11/Poser/Conforming-Ribbon-Figure-for-V4-A4
8. Mutt MATs by katastrophe*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/25286/browse/11/Poser/Mutt-MATs

Father:

9. Nicholas for M4 by Unicornst *
http://www.sharecg.com/v/38154/favorite/21/DAZ-Studio/Nicholas-for-M4-Part01
http://www.sharecg.com/v/38155/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Nicholas-for-M4-Part02
http://www.sharecg.com/v/38156/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Nicholas-for-M4-Part03
10. Scott Hair for M4 by Mylochka*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/38505/browse/11/Poser/Scott-Hair
11. Volgs Jacket by StudioArtVartanian *
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/volgs-jacket/61132
12. 3DC Simple Glasses Smartprop for M4*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/37667/browse/11/Poser/M4-Simple-Glasses-Smartprop
13. Basicwear for M4 (T shirt) by DAZ Originals*
http://www.daz3d.com/basicwear-for-m4?cjref=1&utm_source=cj&utm_medium=affiliate
14. Newport Outfit for Genesis 2 Male(s) (pants) by DAZ Originals* (Free with the Inside the Asylum Bundle)
http://www.daz3d.com/inside-the-asylum-bundle

Teenage Daughter: (in addition to niceshoes freebies noted above)

15. P3D Megan texture (for V4)*
http://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/?item_id=73121
16. Mars Hair for V4
http://www.realmofsavage.com/ProjectSM_hair.htm
17. Assorted colors for Mars Hair by Moonfly*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/40157/gallery/11/Poser/Assorted-colors-for-Mars-Hair
18. EvilInnocence Baby t for V4*
http://www.evilinnocence.com/shop/am-babyt-for-v4.html
19. Drusila BabyT Textures*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/27463/browse/11/Poser/BabyT-textures
20. Stud Earrings for Poser (for V4)*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/39163/browse/11/Poser/Stud-Earrings-for-Poser
21. Donna Michelle for V4 by HeRaZa*  (necklace)
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/donna-michelle-for-v4/62654

Young Daughter:

22. Holly for V3 morph and texture by Tasha
https://web.archive.org/web/20050206131847/http://mysticfantasies.com/freebies.htm
23. Sickle Skater Shoes V4A4G4SF4M4H4F4 by SickleYield*
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/sickle-skater-shoes-v4a4g4sf4m4h4f4/59510
24. Pluto Hair for V4
http://www.realmofsavage.com/ProjectSM_hair.htm
25. Assorted Colors for Pluto Hair by Moonfly*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/40123/browse/11/Poser/Assorted-Colors-for-Pluto-Hair
26. NameBrand Jeans Revamped by Jan*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/35556/browse/11/Poser/NameBrand-Jeans-Revamped
Bah Humbug Xmas Sweatshirt by Evilinnocence - former RDNA freebie, no longer available
Stud Earrings for Poser (for V4)* (also used for sister - aleady counted)

Mother:

27. PD Christa character and texture by P3Design*
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/pdchrista/58554
28. Pony Tail by Kozaburo (#8 on the page)
http://digitalbabes.jp/dload1.html
29. Texture Challenge 48 oufit by Sanbie (sweater)
http://www.pfddelights.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=cvkaobb0jj951e6doedc19j6c4&topic=902.0
30. TC48 - Textures by eblank99*
https://www.sharecg.com/v/79470/view/11/Poser/TC48-Textures%20%20eblank99
Newport Outfit for Genesis 2 Male(s) (pants) by DAZ Originals* (also used for father - aleady counted)
Sickle Skater Shoes V4A4G4SF4M4H4F4 by SickleYield* (also used for young daughter - aleady counted)
31. Diamond-Heart-Ring by LuxXeon
http://www.deviantart.com/art/Diamond-Heart-Ring-Free-3D-Model-455391826 
32. Lilo - character & props for V3 by Bice* (glasses and earrings)
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/lilo---character-props-for-v3/34538
33. Lollipop And Spoons by dcartist12*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/57629/browse/5/3D-Model/Lollipop-And-Spoons

And also, the indispensables - shaders:

34. Ultimate Shader Pack for DAZ Studio UPDATED_2011 by Georgehaze*
http://www.sharecg.com/v/27568/material-and-shader/Ultimate-Shader-Pack-for-DAZ-Studio
35. Pd-Daz Studio Soft Leather Shaders by Parrotdolphin (Janet)*
https://www.sharecg.com/v/78685/browse/7/Material-and-Shader/Pd-Daz-Studio-Soft-Leather-Shaders
36. REC Satin Shaders by redeyecat
https://redeyecat.wordpress.com/2013/08/13/rec-satin-shaders/

Well, they obviously bought the Michael / Victoria (insert generation here) pro pack, which includes the neccessary props, and then slapped their shapes and textures on it.... Honestly, you just need one pro pack of each gender in a generation to "serve" all your males/females of that generation. Of course, you won't see them as images in the shop due to different policies regarding promo images. But if you check the description, for example for this new character: http://www.daz3d.com/fw-mateo-hd-for-michael-7, under "What's included and features", it lists "

• Character MAT
• Anatomical Elements MAT

As for kids/teens, I do understand why they don't come with textures for the gens. Getting/owning the source material alone would get you into jail in many countries. For males, you can work around missing textures using a cutout of texture from below the navel for base colour, and the bump from an adult set for the boys (if you are doing a "kids frolick at the beach without diapers" scene or something like that). It will give the gens the same colouring as the rest of the skin, though of course it won't hold up to close-up scrutiny.

thanks Barbult.  sometimes the randomness is a total potpourri and sometimes it easily fits together.

Pull #3

Northern Terrace Kitchen Utensils 
Queen Anne Parlor Furniture Part One 
Speed Lights Outdoor Light Set 1 
V4.2 Bodysuit 

As well as everything we're expecting, there'll be lots of what we're not.

I'm going to go out on a limb and 'predict' G4 and Studio 4.10 or possilby 5.0 - probably with some skimp-wear.

Now I remember what I dreamt off during my long trip home in the train - that DAZ released Genesis 4 and that V8 was in the store. I remember feeling desperate about how now all the Genesis 3 line will get discontinued... What a nightmare.

I suspect one major DAZ character bundle, probably Mika 7 (female) somewhere on a Thursday. The sales will start out badly, but slowly some stacking and bonus will appear. And then there will be a major Stonemason release buying which at 40% will give you some bonus on something. Like a gift card. Halfway the sale, for those who got dry. 

Well once a new generation appears, the releases for earlier ones slow and pretty much stop soon after; but the discounts on them start to get really, really good; so i really really like that silver lining.

Mika does seem to be due. I'm curious about the character, and may even be tempted.

 

After having been away from the Daz store for many years and being a Poser-only user, I came back to the Daz store last year during March Madness just to check it out, hoping for great deals on old V4 or Poser-friendly products that I might not already have and popped in when they offered V7 and G3 head/body morphs free with a Stonemason product. I tried the newest version of DS to see if I could finally wrap my brain around it, managed to do a simple test render with G3 and invested in the Stonemason deal then fell in love with V7 and went all in (and in a tirade about why there is no manual for DS, I was finally willing to learn it, but couldn't!) A year later, I caught up on all generations of Genesis and still really only know the basics of DS, but able to at least create decent portraits and pinups because that part is pretty similar to Poser (and without computers capable of NVIDIA cards, can't really do scenes) but I still have sooo much to learn! 

Anyway, my prediction is they will have a lot of intro offers like that for newbies. Get people sucked in with great intro offers and sell a lot of products to people who don't even know how to use the software yet. My dream would be that they finally sell a manual that includes ALL capabilities of DS, I think it would be their best seller ever! 

I would hate to have to be the one to keep said manual updated. Richard would be good at it though. :)

I have plenty to render; I've even been buying Victoria 4 era - and finding some of the textures as good or better than what is available now. So I'm not in any hurry to buy anything; but there is always something to surprise one; FaceGen was one such example.

Yeah, I splurged on FaceGen which I'm loving for new original looking characters and I have about 20 characters I created waiting to be rendered on my CPU only computer... I am so addicted to it now (and already have sooo many products) that I'm not that excited about this sale, especially since I really have to hold off financially for a while. Grutilda looks really cool and is in my wishlist. These sales are great when you have expendable income, but almost frustrating when you don't.... But I already have so many products, I could render something new every day for 20 years or more probably!