Freebie Challenge May 2023 - "Sweet Music" - Main Thread
Music, the universal language everybody understands, touches your soul or makes you run in horror when done wrong
Is it the pipe organ, the violin or a trumpet? Is it bird song or cats on the roof? Is it the serenade under the window of your loved one or the neighbour learning a new instrument in the middle of the night?
Show us your Sweet Music renders
New rule: The use of image generating AI technology (midjourney, stable diffusion, etc.) is not allowed. The use of items (freebies or paid) that have been created with such technology is also not allowed. We realise it's not always easy to tell; let's all use our best judgement, and you can always ask the person hosting the contest if you're not sure.
This theme will run untill May 31th
The Rules For This Months Freebie Challenge are:
1. A minimum of (5) Freebies must be included in your image along with Links to the freebies you have used. For an item to be considered free it must be offered as a freebie for the whole month. The exception to this rule is all Daz Bi-Weekly Freebies will be allowed throughout the entire month in which they are free as well as the month following their release as a freebie (For a total of 2 months). Also, if a freebie is broken down into multiple downloads/links/parts (IE like if the freebie is broken down into 3 zips etc...)it only counts as 1 freebie, not 3.
2. There will be a Maximum of 5 purchased items.
3. Base figures (All Gen 2,3,4, and Genesis 1,2,3) as well as their general morphs packs (Morphs++ and similar) do not count as a purchased item or a freebie and may be used as needed
4.Your Rendered Picture must be a new render and postwork is allowed but you MUST include a before and after Postwork versions of your entry in the Entry Thread.
5. All DAZ 3D Programs are allowed (IE Bryce, Carrara, Daz Studio and Hexagon) plus Poser for the contest.
6. All entries are subject to the Daz3D TOS Found Here: Terms Of Service
7. You may enter a Maximum of 4 Entries per month.
8. You may edit your entry as much as you like in the main thread but once it is posted to the "Entries Thread" it may not be further modified. Also, if you edit or add things, be sure you update any links or freebie changes you make.
9. The use of image generating AI technology (midjourney, stable diffusion, etc.) is not allowed. The use of items (freebies or paid) that have been created with such technology is also not allowed. We realise it's not always easy to tell; let's all use our best judgement, and you can always ask the person hosting the contest if you're not sure.
This Freebie Challenge will end May 31th, 2023 @ 23:59 Daz time.
*Please Note: Please allow 7 days from the Announcement of the Winners to recive your prize*
If you have not recived your prize, or have any questions, plz contact Linwelly or Saphirewild in a PM here on the forums
Post your images and freebie links here for judging after verification. For the verification you can post your image and links in Entries Thread for judging.
First Place: $15 store credit from KindredArts
Second Place: $10 store credit from KindredArts
Third Place: $5 store credit from KindredArts
Past Freebie Contests (the links to previous years can still be found in last years challenges):
January 2022 - Around and around and around...
February 2022 - Mysteries of the heart
March 2022- Luck Of The Draw
April 2022 - New Beginnings
May 2022 - Cozy Corner
June/July 2022 - The Secret Life Of...
August 2022- Sniff, sniff... what's that smell?
September 2022-Cars Cars and More Cars
October 2022 - Horror Movies
November 2022 - Thieves, Robbers, and Fraudsters all around!
December 2022 - The Night is Darkest...
January 2023 Speed Demons and Slowpokes
February 2023- I See Red
March / April 2023 Magical
Comments
Sorry for being late!
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Thankyou!
Thank you so much @Mding!!
Sounds like a great theme, look forward to everyone's renders.
Thanks a lot for making the banner again @mding
Thanks, @Linwelly! Sorry for the late reply, these neverending sales are very distracting for dazoholics...
BTW maybe some forumites have not seen the free broken wood planks STONEMASON himself has given to us for private and commercial use:
https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/comment/8144106/#Comment_8144106
As it is in the commons forum, you might have overlooked them.
Of course this has nothing to do with this challenge, but i hope OPs will let me share this here.
just a reminder that this round it's not a double month challenge, I'm waiting for images
Started working on an image now - hopefully I will find all the right freebies to accomplish it :)
Do you have mod powers to replace the Dec 22 as the stickied/announcement challenge thread? That may make it a little more visible so others join in too.
A little tribute to the great songwriter Gordon Lightfoot who passed away a few days ago.
freebies:
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/93700/el-mariachi-guitar-part-1
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/78863/microphone
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/49647/microphone-set
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/72048/guitar-cheat-strap
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/88954/free-casual-clothing-for-genesis-8-males
bought:
nathan fade beard on DAZ
matt morning hair on Rendo
All Freebies checked, please move to Entries
Great start
I don't have that power, sorry, not sure how december ended up there at all
But experience says that people ignore the static ones stickied up there more than the floating active ones because they expect them to be the same all the time, so its up to us to keep this one floating
Fiery Solo
Free
Celtic Band: https://sharecg.com/v/97990/gallery/11/Poser/Celtic-Band
dForce_Belly Dance Nights Outfit for Genesis 8 Female(s) (stage): https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/82950/dforce-belly-dance-nights-outfit-for-genesis-8-females
PS Yoshiko for Genesis 8 Female: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/88116/ps-yoshiko-for-genesis-8-female
Hair - Ameizing Hair for G8F: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/82867/hair-ameizing-hair-for-g8f
Glitter: https://sharecg.com/v/35482/gallery/11/Poser/Glitter
Glitter dress textures zip 1: https://www.sharecg.com/v/35586/
Prop - Morphing Flame for IRay: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/76201/prop-morphing-flame-for-iray (source of off screen glow)
Deco Jewelry: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/70015/deco-jewelry
33 Eyes Materials for the Genesis 8 + 8.1 people: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/88372/33-eyes-materials-for-the-genesis-8-81-people
Fire of Magic: https://sharecg.com/v/92198/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Fire-of-Magic
The Eye materials link gives me a 404 error maybe check if soemthign is missing or else thet it to unavailable
Since there are still enough freebies please move to entries
Oops, looks like it's no longer available. I'll move it to no count
The Sweet Sixteens
Gallery link for a little more detail
Freebies
No count items
Paid Items
All Freebies check out, please move to Entries
Jazz Singer
freebies:
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/75378/concert-piano
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/78868/microphone-shure-55
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/95034/dforce-1940s-inspired-mens-suit-for-g8m
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/87951/pearl-necklace-for-g8f
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/95170/prof-hair-for-g8m-sbh
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/92242/vintage-dforce-wiggle-dress-belt-and-arrings-for-g8f
https://free3d.com/3d-model/standupbass-v1--906405.html
https://sharecg.com/v/95324/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/6-Rideaux
all freebies check out, so please move to entries
are the characters base figures?
Title: Literally Sweet Music
Free Stuff:
Paid:
3D Art Freebie Challenge May 2023 "Sweet Music"
"Music, sweet music
I wish I could caress, and kiss, kiss"
(Lyrics from Manic Depression by The Jimi Hendrix Experience © 1968, Source: https://genius.com)
Music is magic! ;)
So it is completely inconceivable that I would not submit a render this month, not with this theme. :)
[Best watched at full size for details.]
"Music connects"
Starring: Linda and Walther (2.0)
The tale: (Entirely fictional)
Walther "The Ridge" Byruslanomar, lead guitarist of the world famous punkrock band Dead Grants softly played the first tones of the next song and said: "She has been one of my best friends for a long time and of course needs no further introduction due to her own world fame. Ladies and gentlemen, please give a warm round of applause to miss Whitney Spiers!"
By the way, the neck of Walther's guitar is the original neck of a 1967 Fender Stratocaster that rock legend Jimi Hendrix burned on stage!
Non-motion Picture Soundtrack:
Marty Friedman featuring +a/Alfakyun - The Perfect World (© 2018)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq3MqusXS-I&t=215s (at 3:35)
COUNTABLE FREEBIES: (Alphabetic order)
#01! Bear Ring by kalhh
https://www.deviantart.com/kalhh/art/Bear-Ring-853733610 **
#02! Beer Bottle for Daz Studio by forged3DX
https://www.deviantart.com/forged3dx/art/Beer-Bottle-for-Daz-Studio-608260601 **
#03! BNJ TankTop G8M - FREE by SdeB
https://www.sdebstore.com/collections/free-stuff/products/bnj-tanktop-g8m-free **
#04! Cargo Short G8M - FREE by SdeB
https://www.sdebstore.com/collections/free-stuff/products/cargo-short-g8m_free **
#05! Chameleon ROse2 for Genesis 8 Female by zoro_d
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/85859/chameleon-rose2-for-genesis-8-female **
[Lashes morph used]
#06! DaisyTop for Daz Genesis 8 Female by Digi-Dotz
https://www.digi-dotz.com/index.php/clothing/daisytop-for-daz-genesis-8-female
#07! Dante DMC5 Free Stubble for Genesis 8 Male by InTheFlesh
https://sharecg.com/v/94752/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Dante-DMC5-Free-Stubble-for-Genesis-8-Male **
#08! Delsin Beanie and Hair for G8M by InTheFlesh
https://sharecg.com/v/92677/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/FINAL-Delsin-Beanie-and-Hair-for-G8M **
#09! Drinks by klausdbg
https://www.sharecg.com/v/74240/gallery/5/3D-Model/Summer-IV-Drinks **
#10! ED's Brick Shader (Iray) by Edheldil3D
https://www.deviantart.com/edheldil3d/art/Freebie-ED-s-Brick-Shader-Iray-788871766 **
#11! Effector by Laboratory108 (Zippo)
http://www.lab108.x0.com/lab108/inst.html (item 1)
#12! G8M Walther 2.0 by Ruslanomar
https://sharecg.com/v/97276/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/G8M-Walther-2.0 **
#13! Guitar Pick by Laboratory108 (Zippo)
http://www.lab108.x0.com/lab108/inst.html (item 20)
#14! Iray car related shader presets 'megapack' by Tom2099
https://www.deviantart.com/tom2099/art/Iray-car-related-shader-presets-megapack-539622361 **
#15! Iray Jewelry Shaders by AllenArt
https://sharecg.com/v/95893/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Iray-Jewelry-Shaders **
#16! Kiara Interior HDRI by Poly Haven
https://polyhaven.com/a/kiara_interior
#17! Koelle Alaaf! by klausdbg
https://www.sharecg.com/v/79631/gallery/5/3D-Model/Koelle-Alaaf%21 **
[Crowncork used, customized texture]
#18! Linda - Character for G3F with texture maps by Edelzwicker
https://www.sharecg.com/v/89731/related/21/DAZ-Studio/Linda-Character-for-G3F-with-texture-maps **
#19! Little Flower Studs for Genesis 8 and/or 8.1 Female by AllenArt
https://sharecg.com/v/98499/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Little-Flower-Studs **
#20! Lights for Daz Studio w/ Iray by DrBoots
https://www.deviantart.com/drboots/art/Freebie-Lights-for-Daz-Studio-w-Iray-579993105 **
#21! Lunafreya for G8F by Shinteo
https://www.patreon.com/posts/lunafreya-for-40600356
#22! Lunafreya Summoner Outfit For Daz by Shinteo
https://www.patreon.com/posts/lunafreya-outfit-67676433
[Hair, Add-on to the previous pack]
#23! Maddy for GF8 Charakter Shape by MysticArtDesign
https://sharecg.com/v/98461/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/Maddy-for-GF8-Charakter-Shape **
[LIE Blush Make up & freckles, customized, also used on G8M]
#24! mcjNewStrat by mCasual Jacques
https://sites.google.com/site/mcasualsdazscripts2/mcj-1
#25! mcjStack by mCasual Jacques
https://sites.google.com/site/mcasualsdazscripts2/mcjstack
#26! My Heart Necklace for Genesis 8 Female by Amy Aimei
https://www.deviantart.com/amyaimei/art/My-Heart-Necklace-for-Genesis-8-Female-729010047 **
#27! Mystics Floor & Backplanes by MysticArtDesign
https://sharecg.com/v/94620/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/Mystics-Floor-Backplanes **
#28! New Walther 2.0 tanned skin + hair system by Ruslanomar
https://sharecg.com/v/98463/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/New-Walther-2.0-tanned-skin-%2B-hair-system **
#29! Nike Air Zoom for G1 by Tranquil
https://sharecg.com/v/97066/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/Nike-Air-Zoom-for-G1 **
#30! Pd-Soft Leather Daz Studio Shaders for Iray by Parrotdolphin (Janet)
https://sharecg.com/v/80223/gallery/7/Material-and-Shader/Pd-Soft-Leather-Daz-Studio-Shaders-for-Iray **
#31! Piercing Gaze for Genesis 8 Females by SWTrium
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/83703/piercing-gaze-for-genesis-8-females **
#32! RAV Hayajuku Real Tattoos FOUR for Genesis 8.1 Females by Ravenstone
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/89767/rav-hayajuku-real-tattoos-four-for-genesis-81-females **
#33! REAL Hairy for Genesis 2 Male ***FREE*** by MikeyFTL
https://www.deviantart.com/mikeyftl/art/REAL-Hairy-for-Genesis-2-Male-FREE-859328094 **
#34! Realistic Curtains by Cherubit
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/83637/realistic-curtains **
#35! Rimless Sunglasses G8F-FREE by SdeB
https://www.sdebstore.com/collections/free-stuff/products/rimless-sunglasses-g8f-free **
#36! Shimmery Sheer Fabrics II by AllenArt
https://sharecg.com/v/95898/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Shimmery-Sheer-Fabrics-II **
#37! SoulTrain Pants G8F_FREE by SdeB
https://www.sdebstore.com/collections/free-stuff/products/soultrain-pants-g8f_free **
#38! Speaker and Amplifers by woodkz71
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/78126/speaker-and-amplifers **
#39! Spotlight Prop by DrBoots
https://www.deviantart.com/drboots/art/Freebie-Daz-3D-Studio-Iray-Spotlight-Prop-582958157 **
#40! Stage Speaker by woodkz71
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/78116/stage-speaker **
#41! Storage Box with Foam contents by woodkz71
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/78164/storage-box-with-foam-contents **
#42! "STRONG" for G8M Character Morph & Pose by Mar3D
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/strong-for-g8m-character-morph-amp-pose/82833 **
#43! SuitWell Watch G8M - FREE by SdeB
https://www.sdebstore.com/collections/free-stuff/products/suitwell-watch-g8m-free **
#44! SY 200 Morphs for Genesis 8 Head and Body by SickleYield
https://sharecg.com/v/91888/view/21/DAZ-Studio/SY-200-Morphs-for-Genesis-8-Head-and-Body **
#45! Wooden Beads Necklace G8M-FREE by SdeB
https://www.sdebstore.com/collections/free-stuff/products/wooden-beads-necklace-g8m-free **
NO-COUNT ITEMS:
--- 33 Eyes Materials for the Genesis 8 + 8.1 people by LevKornowska
++ Bardot Oufit G8F Sandals by Mada
--- Casual Outfit 2 for G3M by Tab [Bracelet]
--- Genesis 2 Male Beard 03 by Laticis Imagery
--- MIC Set, MicCable Set and MicStand Set by MDP_MI
--- Nose Ring 01 for G2F, G3F and/or G8F by AllenArt
--- Scene Lights for Iray by Lali Kamala (Holiday Loyalty Sale 2021 Free Item)
PURCHASED/PAID FOR ITEMS: None 100% Freebies
*1 E-mail address required
** Registration required
#x! Countable Items (Bold ones are used by me for the first time I think.)
--- No longer available freebies
++ Free with DAZ Studio (or the Essentials)
$x. Purchased/Paid For Item
Rendered with DAZ Studio 4.10.0.123 (nVidia Iray®)
Other free software used: GIMP v2.10.32 and Irfanview 4.60
Postwork: Used some filters that come with GIMP. Also used mcjLut by mcasual https://sites.google.com/site/mcasualsdazscripts9/mcjlut with the free FilterGrade Cinematic LUTs Pack https://filtergrade.com/free-cinematic-luts-video-editing/ and the Vintage-Look Photoshop Effects Pack/Light Leaks Effect Pack by Michael Jarrott https://creativecloud.adobe.com/discover/article/vintage-look-photoshop-effects-pack.
"Music connects"
All Freebies checked, please move to Entries
All Freebies checked, please move to Entries
I'm once again flashed with the amount of freebies you've collected
Sorry, posted in the wrong thread! If you want to delete it from there, please feel free.
"Singing in the Rain"
(Inspiration - the 1952 movie)
I did a lot of hiding polygons using the Geometry Editor including modifying the building and hiding his hair so it didn't poke through the hat. Let me know if you want more details on how I did this.
No count: Daz Iray shaders, Genesis 8.1 Male
Free:
Pre-postwork version attached below.
Music and dance at the villa
No count:
G8F
Paid:
https://www.daz3d.com/le-belle-fontaine
https://www.renderhub.com/marcosgab/mgab-michelle-for-genesis-81-female
Freebies:
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/94094/pan-flute
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/94325/long-dress-08-for-genesis-8
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/94387/long-dress-08-additional-textures
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/92992/taylorlasha-for-genesis-8-female
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/81937/dforce-french-twist-hair-for-genesis-8-females
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/79641/side-swept-rose-hair-g3fg8f-update
https://www.most-digital-creations.com/g8_g9_catsuit_2.php
https://sharecg.com/v/99632/related/21/DAZ-Studio/Satin-dot-shaders-for-DS-Iray (shader on the dancer's suit)
https://sharecg.com/v/99627/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Pearl-Enamel-Bangle-G3F-and-G8F
It wasn't actually the intention, but it got out of hand again...
Look what chris-2599934 (his first entry) made in the 3D Art Freebie Challenge April 2018 "April Showers Bring....."
https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/243921/3d-art-freebie-challenge-april-2018-april-showers-bring-main-thread-only/p1
This link is not a freebie, beautiful character though.
https://www.renderhub.com/marcosgab/mgab-michelle-for-genesis-81-female
Then it's changed...When I took it was a freebie...
Ah yes... 2018 when I was taking a break, so I missed this one. Anyway, he doesn't have my free 1940's suit, so he ought to redo it is what I say