Launok - lovely work with the sketchup models and adding the people, adds to the scene. Looking forward to the animation.

Slepalex - the Victoria portrait looks nice rendered in Bryce 7 Pro

Electro-Elvis- thanks

Dan Whiteside - lovely crime scene, I especially like the killer's expression.

Rashad Carter - thanks for the comment and explanation about Scattering and Focused Scattering

Been seeing a lot of cool stuff in the shop. But, I want to know how do you make this yourself? I have some experience modeling in Blender. I don't know if these programs work together or not but is there some feature in DAZ that allows you to design your own models, props, clothing, jewelry, and whatever?

Like I was building a tree from a tutorial in Blender, how do I do that in DAZ?

What about hair and things like these great earrings http://www.daz3d.com/day-dream-cuffs-genesis-3-female-s-and-victoria-4

Point me to the tutorials *laughs* I am amazed at DAZ. So much to learn.

And no, I didn't finish the tree. The whole texturing and all that just is too confusing. Especiall if I can't really use it for anything. And no, I don't know what all the settings are for I just know a very small amount.

 

 

 

If you are already becoming familiar with Blender, stick with Blender for modeling.  The program doesn't really matter, just how comfortable you are with the program you are using.  Blender is a great program and anything you make in there can be exported as a .obj which DAZ Studio can import.  

This thread Blender to DAZ tutorial should get you started on bring things you've made into DS.  I've made several things in Blender and the transition between the two programs isn't very difficult.  If you happen to already have Hexagon 2.5, that is also an option and the transition between the Hecagon and DS is even easier because of a bridge between the two products.  Some find Hexagon and the bridge a little glitchy.  I've never had a problem with so I don't know anything about what happens with those glitches other than some say sudden crashes.  

I like Blender and I'm finding it easier to use with each model.  I have not rigged anything yet, but a quick search of YouTube shows a few Rigging in DS videos and there are paid tutorials for it her in the shop, too.

If you want to see what I've been doing in Blender, my adventures start here in my thread.  I have some Blender projects interspersed throughout from there on.  I haven't had a chance to add them to the index at the beginning of the thread.  There are a couple of posts that list specifics about bringing models from Blender to DS in there.  I also have a few projects I've made that I haven't had time to bring into DS, yet, but will be doing soon so there will be more posts on my Blender to DS adventures including a project I almost have finished in Blender that will need to be rigged so I'll be posting about that as well.

Probably this one (eyebrowse look identical):

http://www.daz3d.com/p3d-josina-hd-for-victoria-7

Just a few vendors I have checked, to get a better orientation about the items with SKU numbers lower than 16000. Listed the last item with a SKU lower than 16000. Items earlier released have pretty sure even lower SKU numbers.

3D Universe - Skull Cove Complete - SKU:15958

Age of Armour - Metalized Glass Shaders for DAZ Studio - SKU:15595
Alessandro_AM - INFINITO 1.1.0.1 - SKU:13700 ( Look At My Hair - SKU:15548 )
Andrey Pestryakov - Forest Winter - SKU:15837
AprilYSH - Reinoa Hair - SKU:15860

Cute3D - Female Business Suit - SKU:15735

Danie - DMs Aramonk - SKU:15359
DestinysGarden - InaneGlory's Photo Studio 3 - SKU:14906
deviney - Ron's Apocalypse - SKU:15850
DimensionTheory - Project EYEris - SKU:15922
DraagonStorm - Sheer Greatness! - SKU:15900
Dreamlight - 3D Space Battle Master - SKU:15643

E-Arkham - EArkham's ZWorld The Hallways - SKU:15472
Elliandra - Fantasy Poses for Aiko 5 - SKU:15778
Esha - Precious Princess - SKU:15858

Faveral - Le Faubourg - SKU:15525
FirstBastion - Land of the Ice Cold Sun - SKU:15912
Flipmode - Easy Environments Top of the World - SKU:15821
ForbiddenWhispers - Sheerly Great for the Sheer Greatness Pantyhose - SKU:15993

Goldtassel - Swim Cap Hair - SKU:15951
Gypsyangel - 50 Lips For Genesis - SKU:15949

IgnisSerpentus - Guardians of the Dead for Serpent Goddess - SKU:15811
InaneGlory - Ring of Light - Environment Lighting - SKU:15836

Jack Tomalin - Bridge of Cheirocrates - SKU:15795

Kibarreto - Shuttlestar Extra Textures Package - SKU:15823
KindredArts - none less than 16000

Luthbel - Jack of Hearts for Genesis - SKU:15985
Luthbellina - none less than 16000
Lyoness - none less than 16000

maclean - Everyday Morphing Primitives - SKU:15892
Marforno - DMs Aramonk - SKU:15359
Mattymanx - Braces - SKU:15967
Marshian - none less than 16000
Mec4D - none less than 16000
Merlin Studios - Infinite Gardens - SKU:15981
midnight_stories - Pale Shadows - SKU:15708
Morris - Anastasiya for A5 - SKU:15920

Neftis3D - Momotsuki (Pink Moon) Hair - SKU:15826 
Nightshift3D - Odysseon Station Observation Deck - SKU:15973
noggin - Ghoul Girl Poses - SKU:11936

Orion1167 - Alice Redemption - SKU:15381
OziChick - none less than 16000

PandyGirl - none less than 16000

Phoenix1966 - Ibrahim for M4 and Genesis M5 - SKU:15947
Porsimo - Age of Steel - SKU:15874
Predatron - LoREZ Daffodils - SKU:15871

Raiya - Olivia for V5 - SKU:15926
Ravenhair - Night Guard for Genesis Male - SKU:15953
RawArt - The Igigi - SKU:15986

Shox-Design - ShoXoloR for Wild Orchid Hair - SKU:12890
SimonWM - Dynamic Supersuit Set 2 Cosmic Gods - SKU:14959
Silver - ToXic Pure Hair: Sweet - SKU:15974
SKAmotion - Midnight Moves Animation for Victoria 4 - SKU:14473
SloshWerks - none less than 16000
smay - Stalker Girl Hair - SKU:15884
SoulessEmpathy - SciFi Interior - SKU:14231
Stonemason - CryoEnvironment - SKU: 15992
Surreality - Modern Muses Summer - SKU:14999
SWAM - Yunko Hair - SKU:15933

The AntFarm - HS PowerUp - SKU:15691

Valandar - Adventure Outfit - SKU:15889
Valea - Pepper Hair - SKU:15832

Xena - Retro Party Wear - SKU:15767

Yura - none less than 16000

~Wolfie~ - none less than 16000

Feel free to post more vendors and the last item in the shop with an SKU lower than 16000. Your help is appreciated and the list will be expanded.

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.

 

After 30 years in graphic arts etc. I am lucky enough to have a beast renderer with 2 Titan x 12 GB Pascals, 64 Gb ram, intel 7i-6850K 6 cores, EVGA SuperNova G3 1000 watt, Aus x99 Deluxe II and 2x2TB 960 pro ssd M.2 internal drives not to mention multiple external storage units, so I don't have to wait for overnight renders or sluggish loads. Autofit takes care of most poke through issues so I dont consider them an issue, and obviously I, like some others here, have invested in technology that saves me time ... which is why I hate wasting it.

Been seeing a lot of cool stuff in the shop. But, I want to know how do you make this yourself? I have some experience modeling in Blender. I don't know if these programs work together or not but is there some feature in DAZ that allows you to design your own models, props, clothing, jewelry, and whatever?

Like I was building a tree from a tutorial in Blender, how do I do that in DAZ?

What about hair and things like these great earrings http://www.daz3d.com/day-dream-cuffs-genesis-3-female-s-and-victoria-4

Point me to the tutorials *laughs* I am amazed at DAZ. So much to learn.

And no, I didn't finish the tree. The whole texturing and all that just is too confusing. Especiall if I can't really use it for anything. And no, I don't know what all the settings are for I just know a very small amount.

It's that time again! Posting the top favs of the month. and I'm surprised I didn't post more renders in February. It really turned out to be a crazy one for me. 

Llynara's Top 5 DAZ Products: 

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. 

Llynara's Top 5 Non-DAZ Products: 

1. Sveva Lumiere Lights: Wow, are these ever beautiful. I used them in the hot tub render and in the FWSA Taia renders mentioned above.
2. Lil Flame Heart Bath for DAZ: A beautiful and versatile set that I used in the hot tub render (along with textures and poses listed here.) This is a complete romantic photo studio with bath tub. I got it for $4 and it's now on Prime Flash again for the same price. Great deal! While you're at it, grab Sveva's astounding Passion for Heart bath texture set and Zeddicuss' Sensual Bathtime Poses to go with it. All are on Prime right now for cheapie cheap! 
3. EVGA GeForce 1050Ti 4GB DDR5 Graphics Card: Can't say enough great things about this card. Just upgraded from a 750Ti 2GB card, which served me well. Probably the most painless upgrade I've ever done. Being a bargain queen, I used Amazon gift cards from Christmas and paid less than $100 to upgrade to this great, affordable card. I highly recommend it if you're on a slower card and have an older computer like I do.  
4. Huion New 1060 PLUS Graphics Tablet- An early birthday present to myself, bought on recommedations by other artists in the Create Amazing 3D Art FB Group. I love it! Still getting used to it, but nice, large tablet with lots of programmable buttons. The wireless, rechargeable pen holds its charge for a long time. Loving the results in photoshop! My first efforts with pressure sensitive brushes are below. 
5. Rebelle Painting Program: A friend in one of the DAZ FB Groups told me about this groundbreaking program, which allows you to paint watercolor, acrylics, and other mediums in traditional ways on the computer. He created some beautiful backgrounds he made with this program for a rendering challenge. My renders are posted below. Grab it with this Smith Micro coupon for just $19 (offer still works, though it says it expired.)

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.

 

LINKS CHECK OUT PLZ MOVE TO ENTERIES THREAD

Giving you till the end of today to move to enteries thread plz n ty!!

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/

LINKS CHECK OUT PLZ MOVE TO ENTERIES THREAD

Giving you till the end of today to move to enteries thread plz n ty!!

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.