2018 New User Showcase - Year in Review
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January 2018
Showcased Participants for the January Composition Challenge
Oh What A Feeling
For this Showcase we looked at the artist that best created a mood or feeling with their artwork through the use of color.
For those reasons we have selected High Elf to showcase 
Wildcard
For this Showcase we took a look at who we felt applied a unique or creative perspective that pushed conventional boundaries.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was Tynkere
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 Users we felt best showcased those things this month were Noswen and daybird
New User - Welcome
cathan01_6e39852829
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February 2018
Showcased Participants for the February Lighting Challenge
You Brighten My Day
For this Showcase we looked at the artist that used the most innovative lighting.
For those reasons we have selected Wanderer to showcase
What That in the Shadows!
For this Showcase we took a look at who we felt used lighting in a way that created unique or interesting shadows.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was Tynkere
Visualization is the Destination
For this Showcase we took a look at who we felt demonstrated out of the box thinking when it comes to lighting
The New User we felt best showcased those things this month was Chameo
New User - Welcome
asums and LaPetiteVerita
March 2018
Showcased Participants for the March Posing Challenge
You Spin Me Right Round
For this Showcase we looked at the artist who created the most realistic and fluid posing which conveyed motion or movement.
For those reasons we have selected Wanderer to showcase
How Did You Do That
For this Showcase we took a look at who we felt 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 Night678winG
This is Life
For this Showcase we took a look at who we felt created a natural looking everyday type pose
The New User we felt best showcased those things this month was Mollytabby
New User - Welcome
cathan01_6e39852829
Also this time around we have decided to add an extra Showcase, given to LePetiteVerita as we were all very impressed with the challenge of the selected image as well as the changes to the posing and all the hard work you put into the dancers even though your entry didn't make it in time officially
April 2018
Showcased Participants for the April Free Month Challenge
Mission Accomplished
For this Showcase we looked at the artist who we felt utilized all the different skills learned in the previous challenges (Posing, Lighting, and Composition).
For those reasons we have selected Tynkere to showcase
You Light Up My Life
For this Showcase we took a look at who we felt achieved use of lighting that accentuated the overall feel and composition of the image.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was shaneseymourstudio
Express Yourself
For this Showcase we took a look at who we felt 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 Novbre
New User - Welcome
dakanamato
May 2018
Showcased Participants for the May Action and Props Challenge
Watch Out!
For this Showcase we looked at the artist who we felt demonstrated using action and props to create a sense of danger or urgency.
For those reasons we have selected dstuffle to showcase
This is Us
For this Showcase we took a look at who we felt demonstrated the use of props and action to show a day in someone's everyday life.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was seegsons
Velocity
For this Showcase we took a look at who we felt created an image that made you feel like you were part of the action or movement of the scene..
The New User we felt best showcased those things this month was Novbre
New User - Welcome
Tangled up with Ink
June 2018
Showcased Participants for the June Environment Challenge
In the Depths
For this Showcase we looked at the artist who we felt demonstrated using various techniques that added depth or scope to their scene.
For those reasons we have selected sueya to showcase
Happy Trees
For this Showcase we took a look at who we felt showed a full nature scene.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was LaPetiteVerita
Lets Get Wild
For this Showcase we took a look at who we felt created an image that showed people or animals in a natural environment.
The New User we felt best showcased those things this month was HighElf
New User - Welcome
Softimage_Graphic_Artist
July 2018
Showcased Participants for the July Portrait Rendering Challenge
Picture Perfect
Given to the person who best portrayed a closeup portrait render.
For these reasons we have selected shaneseymourstudio to showcase
Reflection of Me
Given to the person who created a portrait image that not only showed the person but gave a view in to the subject’s style or life as part of the portrait.
For these reasons we have selected doctorrealgood to showcase
Memories
Given to the person who created a portrait image that conveyed a feeling or moment to be remembered.
For this reason we have selected wallflower to showcase
New User - Welcome
bastion2560
August 2018
Showcased Participants for the August Free Month Challenge
Hole in One
For this Showcase we looked at the artist who we felt best portrayed an overall understanding of methods/skills covered in the previous New User Challenges.
For those reasons we have selected SmR to showcase
Detailing is Fun
For this Showcase we took a look at who we felt 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 Shinji Ikari 9th
Lost in Emotion
For this Showcase we took a look at who we felt 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 Cat_Dancing
New User - Welcome
TigerAnne
September 2018
Showcased Participants for the September Depth of Field Challenge
In Focus
For this Showcase we looked at the artist who we felt best used Depth of Field in a way that made the artwork almost feel like photography.
For those reasons we have selected Sun2x to showcase
What a Stand Out
For this Showcase we took a look at who we felt created an image that used Depth of Field in a way that made the main subject the focal point and made them "pop"..
The New User we felt best showed that this month was Hylas
In the Deep
For this Showcase we took a look at who we felt created an image that used Depth of Field in a way that made the environment seem vast and sweeping.
The New User we felt best showcased those things this month was dstuffle
New User - Welcome
bubblecloud
And an Extra Thank You to Fishtales who was so helpful to everyone this past month. THANK YOU!
October 2018
Showcased Participants for the October Atmosphere Challenge
I Put a Spell on You
For this Showcase we looked at the artist who we felt best used Atmostphere in a way that made the image feel magical or mysterious.
For those reasons we have selected dstuffle to showcase
Things That Go Bump in the Night
For this Showcase we took a look at who we felt created an image that used Atmosphere in a way that made a subject or subjects seem ominous or creepy.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was Dhivael
Light Will Defeat the Dark
For this Showcase we took a look at who we felt created an image that used Depth of Field in a way that made parts of the environment fade into darkness while adding extra punch to items that were in the light
The New User we felt best showcased those things this month was tycide
New User - Welcome
dtrscbrutal
November 2018
Showcased Participants for the November Materials Challenge
Realistically Speaking
For this Showcase we looked at the artist who we felt best changed materials in such a way that it added realism to the image and made it feel very grounded..
For those reasons we have selected Fisherman_B to showcase
Everything Must Go
For this Showcase we took a look at who we felt changed materials in their scene in such a way that it gave things a new look and feel
The New User we felt best showed that this month was dtrscbrutal
Born This Way
For this Showcase we took a look at who we felt changed materials in a way that seemed like it was always that way to begin with and natural in look and feel
The New User we felt best showcased those things this month was Novbre
And we also wanted to spotlight TigerAnne as well. While you didn't get your final in quite on time, you did a wonderful job and we were impressed with all the work you put into it.
December 2018
Showcased Participants for the December Free Month Challenge
Oh the Stories You Tell
For this Showcase we looked at the artist who we felt created an image that told a story that evoked emotion from the viewer.
For those reasons we have selected ariochsnowpaw to showcase
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Come Together
For this Showcase we took a look at who we felt created an interesting an complex image that had many layers to the story it told.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was tycide
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Holy Smokes
For this Showcase we took a look at who we felt created an image that caught your attention and transported you into the image.
The New User we felt best showcased those things this month was testingtesterson35
New User - Welcome
Virtualreality42
I want to take this opportunity to THANK each and every one of you who has participated in the New User Contest this year. Whether you were spotlighted or not, all of you have grown and produced beautiful work that you should all be very very PROUD of. We have watched each of you progress with awe and appreciation. You all have made choosing the Spotlights this year very difficult in no small part to the hard work, determination, and passion each of you has put into your work. I wanted to take this time to let you all know (every single participant) just how impressed all of us have been. It has been a pleasure getting to know all of you and we hope to see even more fantastic artwork in the year to come.
Again, from the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU for making this such a fun and rewarding experience
Also of note, please be sure to come give us your Feedback here: https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/302041/new-user-challenge-discussion