2017 New User Showcase - Year In Review
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January 2017
Showcased Participants for the January Composition Challenge
Most Improved Artist - For this Showcase we looked at where the artist started their piece to where it ended up, the number of edits, and how those edits benefited the image as far as the theme of Composition.
For those reasons we have selected dstuffle to showcase 
Most Creative/Unique Perspective - For this Showcase we took a look at who we felt applied a unique or creative perspective or added extra creative "oomph" to their image. The person we felt had a perspective that was most "outside the box" and original.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was yhzmurphy
Best Example of the Topic - For this Showcase we took a look at who we felt demonstrated the most growth of knowledge on the topic of Composition. We payed special attention to edits that showed an attempt at applying or experimenting with different rules of composition and who we felt ended the challenge with the most rounded/solid understanding of the topic.
The New User we felt best showcased those things this month was kanegs
New User - Welcome
lolitojfr and delirious
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February 2017
Showcased Participants for the February Lighting Challenge
Most Dynamic Use of Lighting - For this showcase we looked for the person who used lighting in a way that helped tell "the story" of the image which helped set the tone or the mood, or added an additional dimension to the scene (helped convey some sort of emotion)
For those reasons we have selected geek-pixie to showcase
Most Creative Shadow Play - For this Showcase we chose the person we felt applied a unique perspective or added some extra creative oomph to their image by experimenting with light cast and shadows.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was Nickashman68
Firefly - For this Showcase we took a look at who we felt best demonstrated the use of emission surfaces to add extra punch to their scene.
The New User we felt best showcased that this month was Delirious
New User - Welcome
BluetideN838 and nekyo
March 2017
Showcased Participants for the March Posing Challenge
You Could Have Fooled Me - Given to the person who created the most realistic pose that was done in such a way that it is hard to tell its a 3D Image.
For those reasons we have selected bluetideN838 to showcase
You Got Me Twisted - Given to the the person who chose and achieved the most bendy, twisty, or difficult pose to attempt to duplicate
The New User we felt best showed that this month was Aloreea
Everyday Life - Given to the person who chose and achieved a pose that best represents the way we see people in our everyday lives (Example would be someone sitting reading a book or walking along somewhere - A more natural "everyday" pose).
The New User we felt best showcased that this month was zombietaggerung
New User - Welcome
rcbcgreenpanzer_bafa8f91a7 and Sueya
April 2017
Showcased Participants for the April Open Render Challenge
Powerup Combo - For this showcase we chose the person we felt best utilized all the different skills learned in the previous challenges (Posing, Lighting, and Composition).
For those reasons we have selected Shinji lkari 9th to showcase
Illuminating Composition - Given to the the person who achieved the most creative use of lighting that accentuated the overall feel and composition of the image.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was LiquidWarehouse
Sentimental Journey - For this showcase we chose the person who created an image that transported you to another world, inspired a certain feeling from their image, or made you reflect on a moment in time.
The New User we felt best showcased those things this month was harrykim
New User - Welcome
ricswika and Noswen
May 2017
Showcased Participants for the May Action and Props Challenge
Knockout - For this showcase we chose the person who best portayed the intensity and excitement of fight scene style action.
For those reasons we have selected harrykim to showcase
Set in Motion - Given to the the person who chose and achieved the most creative use of movement combined with props.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was Noswen
Journey to the Center of a Render - For this showcase we chose the person who created an image that transported us to another world filled with action, suspense, and drama and made us long to see the rest of the adventure..
The New User we felt best showcased those things this month was ricswika
New User - Welcome
tyger and darklordmidnight
June 2017
Showcased Participants for the June Landscapes and Scenery Challenge
The Scenic View - For this showcase we chose the person who best portayed the feeling of an expansive environment.
For those reasons we have selected harrykim to showcase
Is This Real or a Dream - Given to the the person(s) who created an enviroment that was so realistic it was dreamy..
The New Users we felt best showed that this month was daybird and Shinji Ikari 9th
Where I Belong - For this showcase we chose the person(s) who created an image that combined both a person and a place in a way that created a narrative within the image.
The New Users we felt best showcased those things this month was sueya and rcbcgreenpanzer_bafa8f91a7
New User - Welcome
Leonardo Bonelli
July 2017
Showcased Participants for the July Portrait Rendering Challenge
Picture Perfect - For this showcase we chose the person who best portrayed a closeup portrait render.
For those reasons we have selected Lomrik to showcase
Reflection of Me - For this showcase we chose the the person who created a portrait image that not only showed the person but gave a view in to the subjects style or life as part of the portrait.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was NastyHeadwound
Memories - For this showcase we chose the person who created a portrait image that conveyed a feeling or moment to be remembered.
The New User we felt best showcased those things this month was RD3D Industries
New User - Welcome
Twisty and High Elf
August 2017
Showcased Participants for the August Free Render Challenge
Hole in One - For this showcase we chose the artist who best portrayed an overall understanding of methods/skills covered in the previous New User Challenges.
For those reasons we have selected Garrett R. to showcase
Detailing is Fun - For this showcase we chose the artist who created an image that was complex and contained many details which added to the story the artwork was telling.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was carmenara
Lost in Emotion - For this showcase we chose the artist who created an image that encompassed a feeling or emotion and conveyed it well to the viewer.
The New User we felt best showcased those things this month was ItsCleo
New User - Welcome
dw191062 and snoopzone
September 2017
Showcased Participants for the September Focus/Depth of Field Challenge
That is Deep - For this showcase we chose the person who showed the best overall depth in their image by using Depth of Field.
For those reasons we have selected snoopzone to showcase
The Heart of the Matter - For this showcase we chose the person who used Depth of Field in a way that had an emotional impact on the image
The New User we felt best showed that this month was HighElf
Thanks for the Help - For this showcase we decided to spotlight two people who consistently gave helpful advice and encouragement to their fellow Challenege Participants in the thread
The New Users we felt best showcased their willness to help others was daybird and Ricswika (Please be sure to check out the thread to see all their wonderful encouragement and advice)
New User - Welcome
pedmpmar
October 2017
Showcased Participants for the October Atmosphere Challenge
Boy That Was Eerie - For this showcase we chose the person who best showed the use of atmosphere to create an eerie or creepy feeling to their image.
For those reasons we have selected halfmast88 to showcase
Bringer of Beauty and Peace - For this showcase we chose the person who used atmosphere in a way that created an ethereal effect.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was daybird
Thanks for the Assistance - For this showcase we decided to spotlight the person who consistently gave helpful advice and encouragement to their fellow Challenege Participants in the thread
The New User we felt best showcased their willness to help others was Chameo (Please be sure to check out the thread to see all their wonderful encouragement and advice)
New User - Welcome
Tynkere
November 2017
Showcased Participants for the November Materials Challenge
How Did You Do That? - For this showcase we chose the person who changed a material in such a way that it made a big difference to the image.
For those reasons we have selected shaneseymourstudio to showcase
Color Me Between the Lines - For this showcase we chose the person who used/changed coloring in such a way that it created a wild and interesting effect to the image..
The New User we felt best showed that this month was Chameo
Materialize - This showcase was given to the person that changed a material in a way that added to the images overall realism.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was Fussel2107
New User - Welcome
Geffe
December 2017
Showcased Participants for the December Free Render Challenge
Free to Fantasize - For this showcase we chose the person who created a fantasy image that contained a lot of the elements learned from previous challenges and showed a good overall understanding of previously covered New User Challenge Topics..
For those reasons we have selected Geffe to showcase
Tis the Season - For this showcase we chose the person who created a magical holiday inspired image that showed off the skills learned in previous New User Challenges.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was ricswika
The Gift of Light - This showcase was given to the person that used lighting along with other Challenge Topics to create an image that caught the eye, specifically in regards to how it is lit.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was Tynkere
New User - Welcome
guitardrifter and RinelleGrey
I want to thank all of you who participated in the New User Challenge in 2017 as well as thank all the Community Volunteers who dedicate their time during the Challenge. Thank all of you for making this challenge so very special, fun, and informative!
