3D Art Freebie Challenge-April 2018-"April Showers Bring....." -Main Thread Only

Wanderer

Was that free? If so, now I'm just that much sadder that I missed it. And thanks, @Saphirewild, that makes it much more clear.

DanaTA

Wanderer said:

Was that free? If so, now I'm just that much sadder that I missed it. And thanks, @Saphirewild, that makes it much more clear.

It was not free, no.

Dana

Wanderer

Thanks, @DanaTA. I don't feel so bad now. Plus, I don't think it would be a no count item then unless I missed something.

DanaTA

Wanderer said:

Thanks, @DanaTA. I don't feel so bad now. Plus, I don't think it would be a no count item then unless I missed something.

You're welcome!

Dana

3dcheapskate

WIP (Work In Progress) and NAE (Not An Entry) - a rework of June Megaheatwave inspired by Chris' suggestion of "Flaming June".

I also have a feeling that her daytime secret identity is the popular TV weathergirl Summer Funandpinups.

Saphirewild

OrionPax09 said:

Saphirewild said:

Wanderer said:

@Saphirewild - Thank you. Do multiple items from same product count separately or together as one purchased item? Like shaders from one set? Or accessories and clothing from one product package? How are they counted? Also, I see things like hair and environments being listed under no count - why? I looked at the rules, but I still don't understand. 

Multiple items should be counted together.

Some hairs and enviroments used to be free and now have lost their links to where they were found or no longer avilible so you would put it under NO COUNT listing.

I hope this helps you to understand better

Wait a minute...so let me get this straight. Say that, for example, I were to use Stonemason's original Urban Sprawl, which has been retired and is thus no longer available. Would that also count as a No Count listing?

That is exactly what I mean because everyone should be able to download those freebies and if they can not then it is a NO COUNT.

OrionPax09

Saphirewild said:

OrionPax09 said:

Saphirewild said:

Wanderer said:

@Saphirewild - Thank you. Do multiple items from same product count separately or together as one purchased item? Like shaders from one set? Or accessories and clothing from one product package? How are they counted? Also, I see things like hair and environments being listed under no count - why? I looked at the rules, but I still don't understand. 

Multiple items should be counted together.

Some hairs and enviroments used to be free and now have lost their links to where they were found or no longer avilible so you would put it under NO COUNT listing.

I hope this helps you to understand better

Wait a minute...so let me get this straight. Say that, for example, I were to use Stonemason's original Urban Sprawl, which has been retired and is thus no longer available. Would that also count as a No Count listing?

That is exactly what I mean because everyone should be able to download those freebies and if they can not then it is a NO COUNT.

The reason I ask is because the rules of these contests clearly state, "There will be a Maximum of 5 purchased items."

But if things such as the original Urban Sprawl have been retired and thus count as No Count items, does that mean that they don't count towards the 5 purchased items maximum?

Also, another question. I recently grabbed two Generation 4 bundles which are presently free. Since they're are currently free, can I treat them as free for renders in another contest piece?

Wanderer

@OrionPax09 - But that's why I asked if it was free. @Saphirewild clearly stated that those no counts were free but no longer available, or did I miss something?

Wanderer

Saphirewild said:

Wanderer said:

@Saphirewild - Thank you. Do multiple items from same product count separately or together as one purchased item? Like shaders from one set? Or accessories and clothing from one product package? How are they counted? Also, I see things like hair and environments being listed under no count - why? I looked at the rules, but I still don't understand. 

Multiple items should be counted together.

Some hairs and enviroments used to be free and now have lost their links to where they were found or no longer avilible so you would put it under NO COUNT listing.

I hope this helps you to understand better

This.... If it was never free it is not a no count item.

Fae3D

My Second Entry

April Showers Bring… Little Messes!

Freebies:

Alizee - https://www.sharecg.com/v/88593/favorite/21/DAZ-Studio/Alizee-for-G3F

G3F Summer Casual Outfit - https://www.wilmapsdigitalcreations.co.uk/view_product.php?id=439

Make Human Hair for Genesis - https://www.sharecg.com/v/85131/favorite/21/DAZ-Studio/MakeHuman-v1.1.0-Hair-for-Genesis-1

Zev0 Sexy Pose 12 - https://www.zed3d.com/shop/sexy-pose-12-genesis-3-female-g3f/

Contemporary Room - https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/contemporary-room/77686

French Floral Wallpaper - https://www.sharecg.com/v/35214/browse/6/Texture/Seamless-wallpaper-The-French-Floral-Collection#

Animal Tracks - https://www.sharecg.com/v/24855/favorite/5/3D-Model/Animal-Tracks

Shower and Bath Accessories - https://www.sharecg.com/v/38621/browse/11/Poser/Shower-and-Bath-Accessories

Jerry’s Spray Bottle - https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/jerrys-spray-bottle/70244

Backdrop - https://www.sharecg.com/v/87523/favorite/21/DAZ-Studio/Backdrop

Nature 4 (picture for backdrop) - https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/6-backgrounds/59371

DA Morphing Tree (7th icon) - https://www.facebook.com/DESIGN-ANVIL-427676333955561/app/212097992149339/

Lights (Made from the files and instructions in this tutorial) - https://www.sharecg.com/v/60195/favorite/3/PDF-Tutorial/Simple-Sunshine-SkySphere-a-DAZStudio4-Tutorial

 

Paid Items:

Millennium Dog Starter Pack (Dog) - https://www.daz3d.com/millennium-dog-starter-pack

Grime-inizer (Mud) - https://www.daz3d.com/grime-inizer-for-daz-studio

Wear Them All (to fit hair) - https://www.daz3d.com/wear-them-all-autofitting-clones-and-clothing-smoothers-for-genesis-3-male-s

 

Suds were made with lots and lots of sphere primitives.  I tweaked a few materials here and there, and added a Spotlight to the light system.  All done within Daz Studio.  No post work except for the watermark.

Saphirewild

Faeofthe3rdDimension said:

My Second Entry

April Showers Bring… Little Messes!

Freebies:

Alizee - https://www.sharecg.com/v/88593/favorite/21/DAZ-Studio/Alizee-for-G3F

G3F Summer Casual Outfit - https://www.wilmapsdigitalcreations.co.uk/view_product.php?id=439

Make Human Hair for Genesis - https://www.sharecg.com/v/85131/favorite/21/DAZ-Studio/MakeHuman-v1.1.0-Hair-for-Genesis-1

Zev0 Sexy Pose 12 - https://www.zed3d.com/shop/sexy-pose-12-genesis-3-female-g3f/

Contemporary Room - https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/contemporary-room/77686

French Floral Wallpaper - https://www.sharecg.com/v/35214/browse/6/Texture/Seamless-wallpaper-The-French-Floral-Collection#

Animal Tracks - https://www.sharecg.com/v/24855/favorite/5/3D-Model/Animal-Tracks

Shower and Bath Accessories - https://www.sharecg.com/v/38621/browse/11/Poser/Shower-and-Bath-Accessories

Jerry’s Spray Bottle - https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/jerrys-spray-bottle/70244

Backdrop - https://www.sharecg.com/v/87523/favorite/21/DAZ-Studio/Backdrop

Nature 4 (picture for backdrop) - https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/6-backgrounds/59371

DA Morphing Tree (7th icon) - https://www.facebook.com/DESIGN-ANVIL-427676333955561/app/212097992149339/

Lights (Made from the files and instructions in this tutorial) - https://www.sharecg.com/v/60195/favorite/3/PDF-Tutorial/Simple-Sunshine-SkySphere-a-DAZStudio4-Tutorial

 

Paid Items:

Millennium Dog Starter Pack (Dog) - https://www.daz3d.com/millennium-dog-starter-pack

Grime-inizer (Mud) - https://www.daz3d.com/grime-inizer-for-daz-studio

Wear Them All (to fit hair) - https://www.daz3d.com/wear-them-all-autofitting-clones-and-clothing-smoothers-for-genesis-3-male-s

 

Suds were made with lots and lots of sphere primitives.  I tweaked a few materials here and there, and added a Spotlight to the light system.  All done within Daz Studio.  No post work except for the watermark.

All Links Check Out Plz Move To Entries Thread

Wanderer

My first entry (time will tell if I am able to submit more):

"April Showers Bring... " 

 

Risk of Romance

 

Free List:

1. HDRI Rathaus

2. Gwennili Hair for G3F by kayleyss (color altered by me in shader settings)

3. Translucent White Plastic Shader (applied to outside surface of umbrella with settings tweaked by me. Translucency Weight: 1/Glossy Roughness .09/Refraction Weight: 1/Refraction Index: 1.06)

4. Her top from wilmaps. 

5. His top from wilmaps.

6. Armani Hair for G3M from Genesis 3 Starter Essentials.

 

Paid:
1.Umbrella: Yamaki Victory Lane (uber shader conversion and clear plastic shader in free item list)

2. i13 Romance & Rescue Pose Collection couple poses used as a base with several modifications 

3. Creative Water 3d Splashes by OoT

4. Ultrascatter Advanced Instancing by HowieFarkes (used to apply 2000 instances of water droplets modeled by me and almost 600 splashes from the Out of Touch resource listed)

5. Iray Rain by KindredArts  Rain and puddle system which worked spectacularly with the HDRI's from the resourse listed above, but some HDRI's are better than others for this.

No Count:
G3F (Uber Iray Base conversion with settings tweaked slightly by me)
G3M (Uber Iray Base conversion with settings tweaked slightly by me)
Water Drops modeled by me in Anim8or (shader applied from OoT water asset above)
Uber Iray Shader (applied to both characters and umbrella)
Primitive Cylinder (used to patch the place in the umbrella where the ribs did not come together at central pole) 
Primitive Plane (used to create lighting enhancement using Uber Iray Base shader with settings tweaked by me)

Linwelly

Wanderer said:

My first entry (time will tell if I am able to submit more):

"April Showers Bring... " 

 

Risk of Romance

 

Free List:

1. HDRI Rathaus

2. Gwennili Hair for G3F by kayleyss (color altered by me in shader settings)

3. Translucent White Plastic Shader (applied to outside surface of umbrella with settings tweaked by me. Translucency Weight: 1/Glossy Roughness .09/Refraction Weight: 1/Refraction Index: 1.06)

4. Her top from wilmaps. 

5. His top from wilmaps.

6. Armani Hair for G3M from Genesis 3 Starter Essentials.

 

Paid:
1.Umbrella: Yamaki Victory Lane (uber shader conversion and clear plastic shader in free item list)

2. i13 Romance & Rescue Pose Collection couple poses used as a base with several modifications 

3. Creative Water 3d Splashes by OoT

4. Ultrascatter Advanced Instancing by HowieFarkes (used to apply 2000 instances of water droplets modeled by me and almost 600 splashes from the Out of Touch resource listed)

5. Iray Rain by KindredArts  Rain and puddle system which worked spectacularly with the HDRI's from the resourse listed above, but some HDRI's are better than others for this.

No Count:
G3F (Uber Iray Base conversion with settings tweaked slightly by me)
G3M (Uber Iray Base conversion with settings tweaked slightly by me)
Water Drops modeled by me in Anim8or (shader applied from OoT water asset above)
Uber Iray Shader (applied to both characters and umbrella)
Primitive Cylinder (used to patch the place in the umbrella where the ribs did not come together at central pole) 
Primitive Plane (used to create lighting enhancement using Uber Iray Base shader with settings tweaked by me)

butting in here to help Saphirewild a bit, as she's busy with RL in the moment

All Links Checked Out     Plz Move To Entries Thread

SixDs

Helping out is not butting in, Linwelly. Its a good thing! So, thank you.

Saphirewild

A big thanks to @Linwelly for keeping an eye on the thread for me this past week!!

Let's keep those amazing "April Showers Bring...." renders comming there is still a couple days left!!!

Saphirewild

OrionPax09 said:

Saphirewild said:

OrionPax09 said:

Saphirewild said:

Wanderer said:

@Saphirewild - Thank you. Do multiple items from same product count separately or together as one purchased item? Like shaders from one set? Or accessories and clothing from one product package? How are they counted? Also, I see things like hair and environments being listed under no count - why? I looked at the rules, but I still don't understand. 

Multiple items should be counted together.

Some hairs and enviroments used to be free and now have lost their links to where they were found or no longer avilible so you would put it under NO COUNT listing.

I hope this helps you to understand better

Wait a minute...so let me get this straight. Say that, for example, I were to use Stonemason's original Urban Sprawl, which has been retired and is thus no longer available. Would that also count as a No Count listing?

That is exactly what I mean because everyone should be able to download those freebies and if they can not then it is a NO COUNT.

The reason I ask is because the rules of these contests clearly state, "There will be a Maximum of 5 purchased items."

But if things such as the original Urban Sprawl have been retired and thus count as No Count items, does that mean that they don't count towards the 5 purchased items maximum?

Also, another question. I recently grabbed two Generation 4 bundles which are presently free. Since they're are currently free, can I treat them as free for renders in another contest piece?

1. If you purchaced it then it would be in the PAID FOR listing

2. As for the Gen4 Bundles they were pulled from the bi-weekly freebies so they would be in the PAID FOR listing

Wanderer

Okay, I managed to do another image, but not as good as I'd like. I'm going to enter it here anyway because I just don't think I'll have time to do another version before the deadline. Anyway, in honor of the days of mad dreams and for fans of the pulp horror of the last century, here is my 

Entry #2

"April showers bring... "

Lovecraftian Horror

Free:
1: Urban Streets of Tomorrow by sfman here. 
2. HDRI Zwinger Night from HDRIHaven:  (environment intensity turned way down)
3. Lightning Bolt JPG (applied to plane with emissive output)
4. His Shirt (DSC Shirt) - From DS Creative Magazine, v 24, p 23.
5. Wristwatch Prop.
6. Umbrella 

Paid:
Cthulhu by Luthbel
Iray Rain by KindredArts
Ultrascatter
Creative Water 3D Watersplashes 
Mec4D PBS Shaders V2  for Iray (shaders for watch and umbrella)

No Count:
G3M
Water drop on tip of umbrella spoke modeled by me in Anim8or with shader applied from OOT's resource above

 

Saphirewild

Wanderer said:

Okay, I managed to do another image, but not as good as I'd like. I'm going to enter it here anyway because I just don't think I'll have time to do another version before the deadline. Anyway, in honor of the days of mad dreams and for fans of the pulp horror of the last century, here is my 

Entry #2

"April showers bring... "

Lovecraftian Horror

Free:
1: Urban Streets of Tomorrow by sfman here. 
2. HDRI Zwinger Night from HDRIHaven:  (environment intensity turned way down)
3. Lightning Bolt JPG (applied to plane with emissive output)
4. His Shirt (DSC Shirt)
5. Wristwatch Prop.
6. Umbrella 

Paid:
Cthulhu by Luthbel
Iray Rain by KindredArts
Ultrascatter
Creative Water 3D Watersplashes 
Mec4D PBS Shaders V2  for Iray (shaders for watch and umbrella)

No Count:
G3M
Water drop on tip of umbrella spoke modeled by me in Anim8or with shader applied from OOT's resource above

 

The link I have highlighted in Red needs to be fixed plz n ty

Once That Is Fixed Then All Links Will Check Out Plz Move To Entries Thread

Saphirewild

I just love all the entries thus far Keep them showering in everyone!!!

Wanderer

@Saphirewild - It should work now. Sorry.

JackyBrown

DAZ 3D Art Freebie Challenge April 2018
"April Showers Bring..."

 

"As Green As..." O no, that was last month! ;)

"April Showers Bring... Spring Energy! (And Summer Power eventually)"

As I write this rain is pouring down but this April we've had the sunniest and warmest spring day ever recorded, it felt like summer. Rain followed by a sunny day or two is perfect for the flowers and the plants to grow, birds and butterflies start looking for a partner... Well, anyway, here's a 'picture' of that day to make you forget about the rain, m'kay?

The story:

"Sun is shinin' in the sky, There ain't a cloud in sight, It's stopped rainin', Everybody's in a play, And don't you know, It's a beautiful new day hey hey hey..." Eddie (an excellent pitcher) was listening to the song in his head while waiting for his mate for some practice when all of a sudden this beautiful girl passes by. Eddie just had to check her, she's stunning pretty! Unfortunately he could not see that she was feeling a little uncomfortable by that, yet still she was flattered by the attention. It's that time of year...

The soundtrack:

Electric Light Orchestra - Mr. Blue Sky (1977)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GswbT5zfmRE

COUNTABLE FREEBIES: (Alphabetic order)

#01! 100yen Lighter by Laboratory108
http://lab108.x0.com/lab108/personal.html  (item 10)

#02! 3D Gear Fit 2 Smartwatch by CGAXIS
http://free.cgaxis.com/product/gear-fit-2-smartwatch/  *1

#03! 3D Glasses by inLite studio
http://inlitestudio.com/3d/product/3d-glasses/  **

#04! 3D Orchid Flower in Hexagonal Pot by CGAXIS
http://free.cgaxis.com/product/3d-orchid-flower-in-hexagonal-pot/  *1

#05! 420 by DivabugDesigns
http://www.sharecg.com/v/75652/browse/11/Poser/420  **
[Doobie]

#06! AllenArt Iray Jewelry Shaders by AllenArt
http://www.sharecg.com/v/85120/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/AllenArt-Iray-Jewelry-Shaders  **

#07! Baseball by jlp.media
http://www.sharecg.com/v/38807/browse/5/3D-Model/Baseball  **

#08! Baseball Bat *Updated* by AllenArt
http://www.sharecg.com/v/85276/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Baseball-Bat-%2AUpdated%2A  **

#09! Blue Tit by AdamThwaites (Most-Digital-Creations)
https://www.most-digital-creations.com/blue_tit.htm

#10! Butterfly by AdamThwaites (Most-Digital-Creations)
https://www.most-digital-creations.com/butterfly.htm

#11! Butterfly by Age Of Armour
http://www.ageofarmour.com/3d/free/butterfly.php

#12! Crushable Can by TrekkieGrrrl
http://www.sharecg.com/v/18196/gallery/11/Poser/Crushable-beer-can  **

#13! dForce Tshirt & Pants for G3M&G8M by cabcab
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/dforce-tshirt-amp-pants-for-g3m-amp-g8m/78865  **
[Jersey Pants, fits G3F & G8F perfectly]

#14! Drinks by klausdbg
http://www.sharecg.com/v/74240/gallery/5/3D-Model/Summer-IV-Drinks  **

#15! Free 3D Models Set 2016 by CGAXIS
https://cgaxis.com/product/free-3d-models-set-2016/
[Used the Common Lime 10m and Elderberry Tree (Sambucus Nigra)]

#16! Gem Bangles for G3F by AllenArt
http://www.sharecg.com/v/87009/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Gem-Bangles-for-G3F  **

#17! Genesis 2 Female Short Skirt & Jumper by Wilmap's Digital Creations
https://www.wilmapsdigitalcreations.co.uk/view_product.php?id=217  **
[Skirt used as a towel]

#18! Genesis 2 Male Beard 03 by Laticis Imagery
https://laticis.deviantart.com/art/Laticis-Imagery-FREE-Genesis-2-Male-Beard-03-521807046
[Works even better on G3M]

#19! Gwennili Hair for Genesis 3 female by kayleyss
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/gwennili-hair-for-genesis-3-female/77151  **

#20! Jewelry Set by Leilana
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/jewelry-set/78314  **
[Earrings]

#21! Labeled Whiskey Bottle by Area-50
http://www.sharecg.com/v/24358/gallery/11/Poser/Botles  **

#22! Lorelay Hair for V4 & G2F by Swam
https://issuu.com/philatdsc/docs/ds_creative_11 (Page 19)

#23! Magpie by AdamThwaites (Most-Digital-Creations)
http://www.most-digital-creations.com/magpie.htm

#24! Mlw-butterflyMats by Mike
http://www.sharecg.com/v/36437/Poser/Mlw-butterflyMats  **

#25! Morph Expansion Pack for Wilmap's G2F Short Skirt by BlackFeather1973
http://www.sharecg.com/v/76461/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Morph-Expansion-Pack-for-Wilmaps-G2F-Short-Skirt  **

#26! Noon Grass HDRI by HDRIHAVEN
https://hdrihaven.com/hdri/?c=outdoor&h=noon_grass

#27! Peplum Dress and Blossom Shoes for Genesis 2 Female(s) by Daz Originals, Bobbie25, Sarsa
https://www.daz3d.com/peplum-dress-and-blossom-shoes-for-genesis-2-female-s  **
(Bi-weekly DAZ freebie from 4/16/2018 untill 4/30/2018)

#28! Pidgeon by AdamThwaites (Most-Digital-Creations)
http://www.most-digital-creations.com/pidgeon.htm

#29! Purr Gabriella for G3/G8 by hindudreams
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/purr-gabriella-for-g3-g8/77841  **

#30! Remains Set 1 - Playground by DryJack
http://www.sharecg.com/v/54020/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Remains-Set-1-Playground  **

#31! Sparrow by AdamThwaites (Most-Digital-Creations)
http://www.most-digital-creations.com/sparrow.htm

#32! 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  **
[Towel and Training Bag]

#33! Woodland Forget-me-not 3D Model by CGAXIS
http://free.cgaxis.com/product/woodland-forget-me-not-3d-model/  *1

NO-COUNT ITEMS:

CasualOutfit for G3M by Tab
CasualOutfit2 for G3M by Tab
DAZ Studio Iray HDR Outdoor Environments by Daz Originals, DimensionTheory (DAZ Studio 4.x Pro)
Genesis 2 Male Starter Essentials (G2F and Surf's Up Outfit and Board by Sarsa) [Used Surf's Up Hat with a customized texture]
Genesis 3 Female Starter Essentials
Genesis 3 Male Starter Essentials
Sneakers for G3F&G8F (update) by Tab
Tshirt and Sandals for CasualOutfit by Tab

(Tab on ShareCG: "I stopped sharing my files as I could no longer spare time for support. Thank you for everything.")

PURCHASED/PAID FOR ITEMS:

None, except for the following bundle that was one of the bi-weekly freebies here at DAZ on April 16 but has been removed from the freebies page around April 26 and so became a 'Paid For' item.

$1. Freak Hero Pack by Daz Originals
https://www.daz3d.com/freak-hero-pack
[Used The FREAK 4 Skin Maps 02, M4 Casual Wear and Beach Hair]

*1   Didn't have to unlock any share buttons nor post/tweet about it, just clicked download ;)
**   Registration required
#x!  Countable Items
$x.  Purchased/Paid For Item

Rendered with DAZ Studio 4.10.0.107 (Iray)
Other free software used: GIMP v2.8.18 and Irfanview 4.41
Postwork, used the AltaLux Image Enhancement Filter (Effect) by Stefano Tommesani that comes with Irfanview and the Lens Flare effect in GIMP.

 

"April Showers Bring... Spring Energy! (And Summer Power eventually)"

 

SixDs

Very nicely done, Jacky. The interface between your ground plane and the background image Is exceptional - almost perfectly seamless.

JackyBrown

Thank you very much SixDs!

But, uhm, almost? ;-) It is perfectly seamless because there is no ground plane and separate background image. It's just one 'Environment Map' (Noon Grass HDRI by HDRIHAVEN) on a 'Dome' (sphere) (Environment Mode: Dome and Scene, Draw Dome On, Draw Ground On) :-D

"Sun is shining, the weather is sweet yeah..." (Bob Marley - Sun Is Shining (1978))

 

Saphirewild

JackyBrown said:

DAZ 3D Art Freebie Challenge April 2018
"April Showers Bring..."

 

"As Green As..." O no, that was last month! ;)

"April Showers Bring... Spring Energy! (And Summer Power eventually)"

As I write this rain is pouring down but this April we've had the sunniest and warmest spring day ever recorded, it felt like summer. Rain followed by a sunny day or two is perfect for the flowers and the plants to grow, birds and butterflies start looking for a partner... Well, anyway, here's a 'picture' of that day to make you forget about the rain, m'kay?

The story:

"Sun is shinin' in the sky, There ain't a cloud in sight, It's stopped rainin', Everybody's in a play, And don't you know, It's a beautiful new day hey hey hey..." Eddie (an excellent pitcher) was listening to the song in his head while waiting for his mate for some practice when all of a sudden this beautiful girl passes by. Eddie just had to check her, she's stunning pretty! Unfortunately he could not see that she was feeling a little uncomfortable by that, yet still she was flattered by the attention. It's that time of year...

The soundtrack:

Electric Light Orchestra - Mr. Blue Sky (1977)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GswbT5zfmRE

COUNTABLE FREEBIES: (Alphabetic order)

#01! 100yen Lighter by Laboratory108
http://lab108.x0.com/lab108/personal.html  (item 10)

#02! 3D Gear Fit 2 Smartwatch by CGAXIS
http://free.cgaxis.com/product/gear-fit-2-smartwatch/  *1

#03! 3D Glasses by inLite studio
http://inlitestudio.com/3d/product/3d-glasses/  **

#04! 3D Orchid Flower in Hexagonal Pot by CGAXIS
http://free.cgaxis.com/product/3d-orchid-flower-in-hexagonal-pot/  *1

#05! 420 by DivabugDesigns
http://www.sharecg.com/v/75652/browse/11/Poser/420  **
[Doobie]

#06! AllenArt Iray Jewelry Shaders by AllenArt
http://www.sharecg.com/v/85120/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/AllenArt-Iray-Jewelry-Shaders  **

#07! Baseball by jlp.media
http://www.sharecg.com/v/38807/browse/5/3D-Model/Baseball  **

#08! Baseball Bat *Updated* by AllenArt
http://www.sharecg.com/v/85276/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Baseball-Bat-%2AUpdated%2A  **

#09! Blue Tit by AdamThwaites (Most-Digital-Creations)
https://www.most-digital-creations.com/blue_tit.htm

#10! Butterfly by AdamThwaites (Most-Digital-Creations)
https://www.most-digital-creations.com/butterfly.htm

#11! Butterfly by Age Of Armour
http://www.ageofarmour.com/3d/free/butterfly.php

#12! Crushable Can by TrekkieGrrrl
http://www.sharecg.com/v/18196/gallery/11/Poser/Crushable-beer-can  **

#13! dForce Tshirt & Pants for G3M&G8M by cabcab
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/dforce-tshirt-amp-pants-for-g3m-amp-g8m/78865  **
[Jersey Pants, fits G3F & G8F perfectly]

#14! Drinks by klausdbg
http://www.sharecg.com/v/74240/gallery/5/3D-Model/Summer-IV-Drinks  **

#15! Free 3D Models Set 2016 by CGAXIS
https://cgaxis.com/product/free-3d-models-set-2016/
[Used the Common Lime 10m and Elderberry Tree (Sambucus Nigra)]

#16! Gem Bangles for G3F by AllenArt
http://www.sharecg.com/v/87009/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Gem-Bangles-for-G3F  **

#17! Genesis 2 Female Short Skirt & Jumper by Wilmap's Digital Creations
https://www.wilmapsdigitalcreations.co.uk/view_product.php?id=217  **
[Skirt used as a towel]

#18! Genesis 2 Male Beard 03 by Laticis Imagery
https://laticis.deviantart.com/art/Laticis-Imagery-FREE-Genesis-2-Male-Beard-03-521807046
[Works even better on G3M]

#19! Gwennili Hair for Genesis 3 female by kayleyss
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/gwennili-hair-for-genesis-3-female/77151  **

#20! Jewelry Set by Leilana
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/jewelry-set/78314  **
[Earrings]

#21! Labeled Whiskey Bottle by Area-50
http://www.sharecg.com/v/24358/gallery/11/Poser/Botles  **

#22! Lorelay Hair for V4 & G2F by Swam
https://issuu.com/philatdsc/docs/ds_creative_11 (Page 19)

#23! Magpie by AdamThwaites (Most-Digital-Creations)
http://www.most-digital-creations.com/magpie.htm

#24! Mlw-butterflyMats by Mike
http://www.sharecg.com/v/36437/Poser/Mlw-butterflyMats  **

#25! Morph Expansion Pack for Wilmap's G2F Short Skirt by BlackFeather1973
http://www.sharecg.com/v/76461/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Morph-Expansion-Pack-for-Wilmaps-G2F-Short-Skirt  **

#26! Noon Grass HDRI by HDRIHAVEN
https://hdrihaven.com/hdri/?c=outdoor&h=noon_grass

#27! Peplum Dress and Blossom Shoes for Genesis 2 Female(s) by Daz Originals, Bobbie25, Sarsa
https://www.daz3d.com/peplum-dress-and-blossom-shoes-for-genesis-2-female-s  **
(Bi-weekly DAZ freebie from 4/16/2018 untill 4/30/2018)

#28! Pidgeon by AdamThwaites (Most-Digital-Creations)
http://www.most-digital-creations.com/pidgeon.htm

#29! Purr Gabriella for G3/G8 by hindudreams
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/purr-gabriella-for-g3-g8/77841  **

#30! Remains Set 1 - Playground by DryJack
http://www.sharecg.com/v/54020/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Remains-Set-1-Playground  **

#31! Sparrow by AdamThwaites (Most-Digital-Creations)
http://www.most-digital-creations.com/sparrow.htm

#32! 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  **
[Towel and Training Bag]

#33! Woodland Forget-me-not 3D Model by CGAXIS
http://free.cgaxis.com/product/woodland-forget-me-not-3d-model/  *1

NO-COUNT ITEMS:

CasualOutfit for G3M by Tab
CasualOutfit2 for G3M by Tab
DAZ Studio Iray HDR Outdoor Environments by Daz Originals, DimensionTheory (DAZ Studio 4.x Pro)
Genesis 2 Male Starter Essentials (G2F and Surf's Up Outfit and Board by Sarsa) [Used Surf's Up Hat with a customized texture]
Genesis 3 Female Starter Essentials
Genesis 3 Male Starter Essentials
Sneakers for G3F&G8F (update) by Tab
Tshirt and Sandals for CasualOutfit by Tab

(Tab on ShareCG: "I stopped sharing my files as I could no longer spare time for support. Thank you for everything.")

PURCHASED/PAID FOR ITEMS:

None, except for the following bundle that was one of the bi-weekly freebies here at DAZ on April 16 but has been removed from the freebies page around April 26 and so became a 'Paid For' item.

$1. Freak Hero Pack by Daz Originals
https://www.daz3d.com/freak-hero-pack
[Used The FREAK 4 Skin Maps 02, M4 Casual Wear and Beach Hair]

*1   Didn't have to unlock any share buttons nor post/tweet about it, just clicked download ;)
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$x.  Purchased/Paid For Item

Rendered with DAZ Studio 4.10.0.107 (Iray)
Other free software used: GIMP v2.8.18 and Irfanview 4.41
Postwork, used the AltaLux Image Enhancement Filter (Effect) by Stefano Tommesani that comes with Irfanview and the Lens Flare effect in GIMP.

 

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Saphirewild

There is still time to get those "April Showers Bring...." renders in!

JackyBrown

Thank you Saphirewild, moved it to the Entries Only thread.

Saphirewild

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DanaTA

Good luck to everyone who entered!

Dana