Freebie Challenge September 2024 - "Fake Smiles and Real Joy" - Main Thread
What is bringing a smile to your face today? Is it the good weather, or the fact that you have the day off? A good joke, or a beautiful memory? Are you grinning because something bad happened to someone you dislike? Are you beaming for the selfies on social media? Are you putting on a fake smile in order to sell something? Are you winking at the handsome waiter, trying to flirt with him... or are you just trying to order another drink? Whether genuine or fake, seductive or goofy, subtle or unhinged... the Septembers freebie challenge is all about everyone's favourite facial expression, the smile!
The use of image generating AI technology (midjourney, stable diffusion, DAZ AI Studio, 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 September 30st, 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...
February 2024 The Glow Up
March 2024 Power Source
April/Mai 2024 Soft as Plush, Smooth as Silk
June 2024 An Octopus' Garden
July/August 2024 Take A Break
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Comments
Hmm I like this, leaves it wide open for the type of renders one can come up with and thanks for some of those suggestions.
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Sorry for the delay, again!
Yay a new banner.
Secret Smile
At least it isn't a silly moustache...
Free
Elven Dress for G3F: https://www.sharecg.com/v/86405/
G2/G3 Fae Dress: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/77320/g2-g3-fae-dress (wings)
Gwennili Hair for Genesis 3 female: https://www.renderosity.com/rr/mod/freestuff/gwennili-hair-for-genesis-3-female/77151
Side Swept ROse Hair (G3F , G8F) Part 1&2: https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/side-swept-rose-hair-g3f-g8f-part-1/79533
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/side-swept-rose-hair-g3f-g8f-part-2/79534
Jill Valentine for G8F: https://www.patreon.com/posts/jill-valentine-39304959
Soraya HD for Rune 7 (biweekly freebie): https://www.daz3d.com/soraya-hd-for-rune-7
Sorceress's Bedroom: https://www.renderhub.com/cozyhell/sorceresss-bedroom
Clipboard and Pen Smartprop (pen): https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/55132/clipboard-and-pen-smartprop
Spooky Tattoos (butterfly face tattoo): https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/89888/spooky-tattoos
If you used Rune 7 please list her as a paid item! Only if you used her of course, I know Soraya also works without Rune 7. In any case:
Entry approved, please move to Entries thread!
Thanks. I don't own Rune 7, so it's just Soraya :)
Great image!!
Wow you go away for a while and come back to amazingness!!!
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We can arrange a way where you can still participate in the challenge during the month you are not the host.
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please continue posting awesome images now
Mono Lisa
As required, below is the pre-photoshopped render used for the painting
Freebies Used
No-Count Products Used
Paid Items Used
My fat morph!
Thanks for using it, very original scene!
Thanks for making it available! It was the perfect thing to finish off my scene :)
Entry approved, please move to Entries thread!
(btw you don't have to list Photoshop unless you paid for the filter)Oh, I thought Photoshop would still count as paid since it's not a free app like GIMP or something like that would be. I don't have any paid additions for Photoshop tho so all I used was default/in-built filters & functions. I'll try to remember for next time tho :)
Smiles
Who smiles at whom? Grace smiles at James who smiles at Raeny who smiles at the smartphone.
A minute of everyday life story, glances that touch for a moment, a smile and then each will follow their journey.
Freebies
Freebie - SmidA - Wagon
https://www.deviantart.com/smida460/art/Freebie-SmidA-Wagon-899753927
Cityscape during Nighttime Near Body of Water and Sail Boat (background)
https://www.pexels.com/photo/cityscape-during-nighttime-near-body-of-water-and-sail-boat-40142/
PS Raeny Shape Morphs for Genesis 8 or 8.1 Female by pixeluna
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/88639/ps-raeny-shape-morphs-for-genesis-8-or-81-female
Kk Grace Character for Genesis 8.1 Female
https://www.renderhub.com/melovephoto/kk-grace-character-for-genesis-8-1-female
JamesF for Genesis 8 Male
https://www.renderhub.com/ohnomen/jamesf-for-genesis-8-male-1
Xigbar for Genesis 8 Male
https://www.renderhub.com/lexakiness/xigbar-for-genesis-8-male
*James and Xibar mixed into one character
Leather Jacket and Pants for G8F
https://sharecg.com/v/94451/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Leather-Jacket-and-Pants-for-G8F
HipJeans for Genesis 8 Female by scheusal242
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/77555/hipjeans-for-genesis-8-female
G8F Vest Top
https://www.wilmapsdigitalcreations.co.uk/view_product.php?id=456
G3F All Business
https://sharecg.com/v/88432/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/G3F-All-Business
Charming For G8M
https://www.renderhub.com/khoshekh/charming-for-g8m
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/83939/charming-for-g8m
Leather Boots for G8F
https://sharecg.com/v/94464/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Leather-Boots-for-G8F
Allegro Trainers for Genesis Female 8 by Rapier69
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/88819/allegro-trainers-for-genesis-female-8
Nike AirMax PBR Shoes freebie for Genesis 8 and 9
https://www.deviantart.com/tranquil1/art/Nike-AirMax-PBR-Shoes-freebie-for-Genesis-8-and-9-1036989966
https://sharecg.com/v/101055/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Nike-AirMax-PBR-for-Genesis-8-and-9
Small Handbag for any Figure
https://www.wilmapsdigitalcreations.co.uk/view_product.php?id=183
Cutesy cap sleeved dress for G8F (dforce) by perlk (bag)
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/92417/cutesy-cap-sleeved-dress-for-g8f-dforce
Retro handbag prop for Daz Studio by perlk
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/92000/retro-handbag-prop-for-daz-studio
Smartphone Prop by Foxclaw
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/87343/smartphone-prop
Candy Braids Hair for Genesis 8 Female
https://www.renderhub.com/zoro-d/candy-braids-hair-for-genesis-8-females
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 (hair)
https://www.deviantart.com/checkertoo/art/Jill-For-G8F-DL-852699253
Cool Dude G8M Poses by seeker
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/83165/cool-dude-g8m-poses
Genesis 8 Female "Just Sitting" Pose 04 by BBarbs
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/85482/genesis-8-female-just-sitting-pose-04
sitting pose for Genesis 3 Female
https://www.sharecg.com/v/83387/
Kalea 7 HD Add-On (Daz biweekly freebie this month)
https://www.daz3d.com/kalea-7-hd-add-on
Ashley Hair for Genesis 3 Female(s) (Daz biweekly freebie this month)
https://www.daz3d.com/ashley-hair-for-genesis-3-female-s
Entry approved, please move to Entries thread!
Title: I’m sure he’s friendly; see, he’s smiling!
Caption: I’m also pretty sure those red splotches are just ketchup…
Free Stuff
Neutral
Paid
We are the best bartenders ever!
No count:
Genesis 8 Female
Paid:
https://www.daz3d.com/toon-bot-chomper
https://www.renderosity.com/marketplace/products/158091/autobar
Free:
https://sharecg.com/v/100811/view/11/Poser/Pavement-Cafe-Props-Hot-Chocolate
https://sharecg.com/v/100862/gallery/11/Poser/Pavement-Cafe-Props-Croque-Madame
https://sharecg.com/v/96854/gallery/11/Poser/Pavement-Cafe-Props-Coffee
https://www.renderhub.com/janey/free-boba-tea-prop
https://sharecg.com/v/99100/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/NukaCola-Bottle
https://sharecg.com/v/97719/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Sci-fi-Suit-for-GF8
https://sharecg.com/v/99631/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Whiskey-props
https://www.renderhub.com/pharah-best-girl/pharah-from-overwatch-for-g8f
Entry approved, please move to Entries thread!
Entry approved, please move to Entries thread!
Dream Come True
This was the best day of her life. Her boyfriend of two years had taken her to a jewelry shop, presumably to find a necklace for his mother’s birthday. However, he had her stop and see the latest diamond rings on display, and suggested they look “just for fun”. When she saw one that she adored, he bought it right then and there. Stunned, she let him lead her just outside, and he knelt on one knee and presented the ring to her. Minutes later, she was snapping pictures and posting joyful updates on her social media, with the biggest smile her friends had ever seen!
Free:
Ermine G9 (partially dialed in) - https://www.renderhub.com/undeadcrabb/ermine-for-g9
Off Shoulder One Piece 2 G9 - https://sharecg.com/v/100885/favorite/21/DAZ-Studio/Off-Shoulder-Onepiece-2-G9
Eyes by Sir Maverick (no way to know which pack it was, link to freebies profile) - https://www.renderosity.com/users/SirMaverick/freestuff
Ashley Hair for Genesis 3 Female (Daz store weekly freebie) - https://www.daz3d.com/ashley-hair-for-genesis-3-female-s
Bezel Set Ring for G3F G8F - https://sharecg.com/v/95896/favorite/21/DAZ-Studio/Bezel-Set-Ring-for-G3F-G8F
Fat Drop Loop Earrings G9 - https://sharecg.com/v/99686/favorite/21/DAZ-Studio/Fat-Drop-Loop-Earrings-G9
Jon Character Morph for G9 (Shape)(used Ermine for skin/eyes) (WARNING Promo NSFW) - https://www.renderhub.com/flaunts3d/jon-character-morph-for-g9
Free: G9 Jeans - https://www.deviantart.com/perlk/art/Free-G9-Jeans-1008079995
Everyday Style Hair for Genesis 8 Male (hair and beard) - https://www.renderhub.com/zoro-d/everyday-style-hair-for-genesis-8-males
Glasses Collection for G9 - https://sharecg.com/v/101353/favorite/21/DAZ-Studio/Glasses-Collection-for-G9
dForce Unisex Casual for Genesis 9 - https://www.renderhub.com/suli-s-designs/dforce-unisex-casual-for-genesis-9
Gradient Silk Shaders for DS - https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/73388/gradient-silk-shaders-for-ds
SY 200 Free Morphs Merchant Resource G9 - https://sharecg.com/v/99782/favorite/21/DAZ-Studio/SY-200-Free-Morphs-Merchant-Resource-G9
Couples Bench Poses 1-8 for G9 - https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/93273/couples-bench-poses-1-8-for-g9
Maple Smartphone - https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/96616/maple-smartphone
Small Jewelry Store for DAZ - https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/97926/small-jewelry-store-for-daz
Bench Set for Daz Studio - https://3dshards.com/product/bench-set-for-daz-studio/
Sunflowers HDRI - https://polyhaven.com/a/sunflowers
No Count:
Base Shirt G9
Paid:
PTF Life Expressions for Genesis 9 - https://www.daz3d.com/ptf-life-expressions-for-genesis-9
Mesh Grabber (Mac) - https://www.daz3d.com/mesh-grabber-mac
The Werks Mega Prop Pack - https://www.daz3d.com/the-werks-mega-prop-pack
I tweaked the materials, the light and the poses. 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!
This challenge is now closed
the next is in preparation