Freebie Challenge February 2024 - "The Glow Up" - Main Thread
Have you ever experienced a Glow Up? Perhaps you bought a sharp new shirt, got yourself a fresh haircut, and a brand-new attitude to go with it. Or perhaps the transformation happened on the inside; you took a deep breath and you stepped into the world as a happier/calmer/more assertive/more daring person. Perhaps we're talking about an old car that got its hood polished until it sparkled, or a threadbare dress that got mended and taken in. Perhaps it's the eternal metaphor of the caterpillar that transforms into a butterfly, or the fable of the ugly duckling that becomes a swan. Or perhaps your render isn't about transformations at all, but simply about something that glows and sparkles? Let your creativity shine bright, the theme of February is The Glow Up!
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.
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 1,2,3,8 and 9) 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 February 29th, 2024 @ 23:59 Daz time.
*Please Note: Please allow 7 days from the Announcement of the Winners to receive your prize*
If you have not recived your prize, or have any questions, please contact Linwelly, Saphirewild, or Hylas in a PM here on the forums
Post your images and freebie links here for link verification. Once the links are verified, 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
May 2023 - Sweet Music
June/July 2023 Holes, Gaps, Caves, Tunnels
August 2023 Fabulous Pink
September 2023 Gardening
October 2023 Hallowed Night
November 2023 Wobble, jiggle, sway, and shake
December 2023 / January 2024 Driving Home For...
Comments
Anybody who wants to support this contest with a banner please insert in Signature Settings (Source button activated):
Thankyou!
I'm forever forgetting how to do this lol, let's see if the signature works lol
Oooo got it first time, I'm getting better lol
Many thanks for always using it @Faeryl Womyn!
Thank you for the banner, @mding!
Sure, thanks for using it, @Hylas!
BTW if there would ever be a problem with a banner (e.g. style-wise) just post or pm me, it is no problem to create a new one.
I can't wait to see all of your amazing images this month!
Guess I'll go first...
Not Quite Cinderella
A magical glow up...
Free
Medieval_Village_Market: https://sharecg.com/v/96510/related/21/DAZ-Studio/Medieval_Village_Market
Royal Carriage: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/64060/royal-carriage
BDO Pieris Outfit for G8F: https://www.renderhub.com/xenaith/bdo-pieris-outfit-for-g8f
Fire of Magic: https://sharecg.com/v/92198/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Fire-of-Magic
PS Merry for G8F: https://www.renderosity.com/rr/mod/freestuff/ps-merry-for-g8f/87285
SY Fantasy Priesthood Genesis 8: https://sharecg.com/v/97799/related/21/DAZ-Studio/SY-Fantasy-Priesthood-Genesis-8
Jill Valentine for G8F (character): https://www.patreon.com/posts/jill-valentine-39304959
Alluring Wings2: https://www.sharecg.com/v/8502/poser/Alluring-Wings2
Elven Princess Hair (part 1+2): https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/65090/elven-princess-hair-part-1, https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/65091/elven-princess-hair-part-2
OnFleek for Genesis 3 & 8 Female(s) (eye materials): https://shop.aprilsvanity.com/onfleek-for-genesis-3-8-female-s.html
Darkness Saga Sorceress Outfit for G8F: https://www.renderhub.com/xenaith/darkness-saga-sorceress-outfit-for-g8f
Celtic Jewelry for Genesis 8 and 9: https://3dshards.com/product/celtic-jewelry-for-genesis-8-and-9/
No Count
Default shaders
Entry approved, please move to entries thread!
Goddess of fire
No count:
G8F
Free:
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/97253/the-pit-for-daz
https://www.most-digital-creations.com/g8f_long_dress.php
https://sharecg.com/v/99739/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Sssssequins%21%21
https://sharecg.com/v/97560/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Genny-Bracelet-2021-G3F-G8F-G8.1F
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/79641/side-swept-rose-hair-g3fg8f-update
Paid:
https://www.renderosity.com/marketplace/products/160015/mdd-zarina-for-g8fv8-iray-only
https://www.renderosity.com/marketplace/products/148153/photo-props-fire-effect-maker
https://www.daz3d.com/elianeck-dramatic-lights-for-iray
https://www.daz3d.com/technomancer-props-poses-and-expressions-for-genesis-8
Entry approved, please move to entries thread!
Hey gang! This month has been slow so far but I'd love to see some more entries!
Here's some "glow" freebies that may or may not inspire you!
https://fantasiesrealm.com/market/Designers/Summoner/Elven-Lamp-Exc
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/90889/chinese-lamp
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/90274/string-lights
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/86588/fireflys
https://sharecg.com/v/92198/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Fire-of-Magic
I've got one in the works, should be ready early next week, for sure before the deadline. It's a cool theme, I guess everyone is just busy this month (or sick, it seems like everyone I know is sick right now).
Title: Pounce put his treasure in a safe place where no one would find it.
Caption: ….or so he thought.
Free Stuff
Paid Stuff
FINAL
ORIGINAL RENDERS
Entry approved, please move to entries thread!
Glow up
Graduation is the end of a tough journey and the the beginning of a new beautiful one. A fresh start! Ready to glow!
Glow up
Freebies
Quiet Sanctuary for DAZ by Shreddder
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/96094/quiet-sanctuary-for-daz
HDRI Bethnal Green Entrance By Andreas Mischok
https://polyhaven.com/a/bethnal_green_entrance
Smartphone Prop by Foxclaw
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/87343/smartphone-prop
Genesis Graduation Gown
https://www.wilmapsdigitalcreations.co.uk/view_product.php?id=98
Genesis Graduation Gown Lengthen Morph
https://www.wilmapsdigitalcreations.co.uk/view_product.php?id=100
"STRONG" for G8M Character Morph & Pose by Mar3D
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/82833/strong-for-g8m-character-morph-amp-pose
Amy AiMei for Genesis 8 Female (morphs only)by amyaimei
https://www.deviantart.com/amyaimei/art/Amy-AiMei-for-Genesis-8-Female-morphs-only-687709757
Sokka For G8M
https://www.renderhub.com/khoshekh/sokka-for-g8m
Mukta for Genesis 8 Female
https://www.renderhub.com/zaap/mukta-for-genesis-8-female
Everyday Hair Style for Genesis 8 Male(s) by zoro_d
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/80194/everyday-hair-style-for-genesis-8-males
Jill For G8F DL by CheckerToo (Hair)
https://www.deviantart.com/checkertoo/art/Jill-For-G8F-DL-852699253
UPDATE - V Devil May Cry 5 Hair Prop for G8M
https://sharecg.com/v/93558/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/UPDATE-V-Devil-May-Cry-5-Hair-Prop-for-G8M
Side Swept ROse Hair (G3F , G8F) by zoro_d
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/79533/side-swept-rose-hair-g3f-g8f-part-1
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/79534/side-swept-rose-hair-g3f-g8f-part-2
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/85860/free-update-for-biker-outfit-g8f-and-sideswept-hair
Link to gallery
Natural Glow
This playful faerie loves to stay up late to explore after dark. Tonight, she has found a strange group of glowing magical spheres, and is absolutely fascinated by them. Can she discover their secrets before the sun rises and they melt away?
Freebies:
Chameleon ROse 2 for Genesis 8 Female (nail and lashes morphs, eye materials, nails and makeup) - https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/chameleon-rose2-for-genesis-8-female/85859
SY 200 Morphs Genesis 8 (morph tweaks) - https://sharecg.com/v/91888/favorite/21/DAZ-Studio/SY-200-Morphs-for-Genesis-8-Head-and-Body
Nail Art for Genesis 8 and 8.1 Females (Rings) - https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/92918/nail-art-for-genesis-8-and-81-females
Celtic Jewelry for Genesis 8 and 9 (Necklace) - https://3dshards.com/product/celtic-jewelry-for-genesis-8-and-9/
Peacock Jewelry Set for G8F and G9 (Earrings) - https://3dshards.com/product/peacock-jewelry-set-for-g8f-and-g9/
Xmas Bundle (tunic) - https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/84013/xmas-bundle
Barefoot Sandals for Genesis 8 Female (Foot decorations) - https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/90436/barefoot-sandals-for-genesis-8-female
Sickleyield Hair Pack 01 Genesis 8 (Hair) - https://sharecg.com/v/97201/favorite/21/DAZ-Studio/SY-Hair-Pack-01-Genesis-8
Butterfly for Daz Studio Iray (wings) - https://www.sharecg.com/v/95763/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/Butterfly-for-dazstudio-iray
Fairy Poses (pose base) - https://fantasiesrealm.com/market/Designers/AngellsGraphics/Fairy-Poses-for-G3F-G8F-Exclusive
Shimmery Sheer Shaders 2 (on overdress) - https://sharecg.com/v/95898/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/Shimmery-Sheer-Fabrics-II
Iray Jewelry Shaders (on jewelry) - https://sharecg.com/v/95893/favorite/21/DAZ-Studio/Iray-Jewelry-Shaders
Gradient Silk Shaders for DS (on underdress) - https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/73388/gradient-silk-shaders-for-ds
Misty Pines HDRI - https://polyhaven.com/a/misty_pines
AAL Plasmaball (Glow Lights) - https://sharecg.com/v/74972/favorite/21/DAZ-Studio/AAL-Plasmaball
Fairy Tree for Daz (Environment) - https://sharecg.com/v/99565/favorite/21/DAZ-Studio/Fairy-Tree-for-DAZ
No Count:
Tayanna (base character and skin) - Was free, cannot find now
Funky Madness Hair Shaders (on hair) - Was free, cannot find now
Paid:
None
I tweaked the materials, the lights and the pose. Set up and rendered within Daz Studio Iray. Postwork in Pixelmator.
I’ve attached the before post render (the one that says Raw Render) and the finished image file.
Entry approved, please move to entries thread!
Entry approved, please move to entries thread!
This challenge is now closed!
This challenge is now closed!