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February, 2016 New User 3D Art Contest “Lighting” (Entry Thread)

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February, 2016 New User 3D Art Contest “Lighting” (Entry Thread)

Sponsored by DAZ 3D and DestinysGarden

Are you new to the 3D World? Are you at the beginning stages of learning 3D rendering? Have you been around for a little bit but feel you could benefit from some feedback or instruction? Have you been around awhile and would like to help other members start their creative journey? Well then come and join the fun as we host our newest contest...

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"Lighting"

This contest is a general render contest with the focus being on how you use light in your image. We're providing you with links on Lighting from a variety of sources. Where composition is key to pulling a viewer into your image and leading their eye to where you want them to see things, lighting is what defines and enhances the viewer's experience when looking at an image. Lighting helps a viewer to "see" the story. The presense of light or the lack thereof are elements that provide us with the ability to believe the world we are looking at. It can tell us if an object is round, wither it is close or far away, what colors were used and even if the surface is reflective. As an artist it will be your mastering the use of light that will set you apart from the others. Your ability to control, where, how much and what kind of light is used in the image that will make a well composed image become exceptional. Below is a source list of lighting tutorials, articles and videos that will help you understand how to use your software, the different techniques used to light a scene and the theory behind why lighting is needed. This list is not compreshensive but a starting point.


How to Use Your Software:

in DAZ Studio
VII - Lights
Light Editor
Point Lights, the Basics
http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/25899/ (ideal for those who have purchased Gia 6, but the lighting tips can be used even if you haven't)
http://www.daz3d.com/great-art-now-step-5-lights

Modifiers to Basic DAZ Studio Lights -IBL or HDR type lighting environments

UberEnvironment2 Basics
Learning UberEnvironment 2 Return to Topic
Uber Area Lighting: The Basics

 

Iray

Iray Magic Light Box 

Creating and Lighting a Scene with Iray in DAZ Sutdio by SickleYield  

Outdoor Lighting and Skin Adaptation for Iray by SickleYield   

Lighting and Tone Mapping in Iray by SickleYield 

DAZ Studio Iray:  Undercover Way of Lighting V6 While Getting Stunning Results Quickly & Easily by Dreamlight  

 

in Poser
Poser – Lighting 101 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QWWXZ64ZiM
Poser Lighting 102 (Attenuation) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofj-vOgbwsQ
Poser Lighting 103 (Shadows) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbHQTXiGrx0
Poser Lighting 201 (Ambient Occlusion) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GZbHV7MJD4

in Carrara
Chapter 14: Setting Lights

in Bryce
Artist’s guide page 125
Bryce: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C772CuZ6RgI
Bryce: http://www.bryce-tutorials.info/bryce-tutorials/lighting-and-skies.html#
Bryce: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sH58aGjCfR8
Bryce: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_mzhnLRx0s
Bryce: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-Pe-IVp_dY

Theory:

Mastering Lighting in Blender the first 25 minutes of the video.

Lighting Basics:
http://www.amaanakram.com/lightingT/part1.htm
https://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/the-basics-of-the-art-of-lighting-part-1-simple-principles-of-and-techniques-for-creating-artful-lighting
http://www.3drender.com/light/3point.html
http://bensimonds.com/2010/06/03/lighting-tips-from-the-masters/


Examples of Lighting:
Some Examples


I will be checking in as will the rest of the Community Volunteers to try and help with anything you all may need.


For a list of the current contest rules, please see this thread : Contest Rules
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Closing Date: February 29th 2016

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  • OSArtOSArt Posts: 7
    edited February 2016

    This is my first post made in DAZ Studio 4.9 and Iray, Motel by Bluebird 3d, Peugeot 403 by Lucien Lilippe, a morphed version of Sheryl by Digital Touch, BodyCon Dress and Christina Hair by outoftouch. Except for the sky, all the lights are Iray Uber emissions.

     

    Post edited by OSArt on
  • SaphirewildSaphirewild Posts: 6,669
    edited February 2016

    Here is my 1st entry Done in Daz Studio with 3Delight using Speedlighting with a few tweeks and turns to bring my Genisis Kid into the spotlight sort of speak. Postwork done in PSP9.

     

    AngelsAmongUs5.jpg
    1500 x 844 - 225K
    Post edited by Saphirewild on
  • LyamLyam Posts: 137
    edited February 2016

    Nightfall

    Daz Studio, and some corrections in Photoshop

    Nightfall.jpg
    1100 x 1425 - 2M
    Post edited by Lyam on
  • FreelightFreelight Posts: 33

    The Front Room. Rendered in Carrara with nine lights, no post work.

    Front Room.jpg
    1920 x 1080 - 573K
  • irelandireland Posts: 4

    Daz render, using sunlight, uber, 2 spots, postwork jellyfish and bubbles, backround image rendered with scene

    jellyfish-rise_730_auto.png
    730 x 485 - 439K
  • KolossKoloss Posts: 3
    edited February 2016

    The Challenger

    Rendered in DAZ 4.9 with Iray. Lit by environment (background) and four lights from -dragonfly3d- Light It Up Iray Lights. Postworked Koloss into the corner.

    Post edited by Chohole on
  • h_habashh_habash Posts: 230

    Kids Attic Room Fight

    DAZ 4.9 - 3Dlight render and No Postwork

    Attic Bedroom Fight 1-8.jpg
    1186 x 672 - 582K
  • ElettrodadoElettrodado Posts: 76
    edited February 2016

    Hello There!

    Here is Michael Archangel. Inspired by Guido Reni's paint.

    Daz with 3dlight, UberEnvironment light and smoke, few spot lights, and "flou" effect in postwork with PS Express. Please zoom in to see details.

    Enjoy!

    Cheers

    Davide

     

    20160211.1d (2).jpg
    2000 x 1823 - 888K
    Post edited by Elettrodado on
  • Security16Security16 Posts: 79

    Space is a lonely place
    Daz studio 4.9 with the Irays. No postwork 

    finale.jpg
    1500 x 844 - 164K
  • LyamLyam Posts: 137

    Blade Maiden

    Daz Studio and  Photoshop

     

     

    Blade-Maiden.jpg
    1230 x 1593 - 2M
  • BelaalBelaal Posts: 18

    "...Let's do this the hard way"

    Daz>Iray>Photoshop (Because Lens Flares rock)

    8.jpg
    2880 x 2160 - 393K
  • OSArtOSArt Posts: 7
    edited February 2016

    Red Hair

    Daz Studio 4.9, Iray, Photoshop

    Post edited by OSArt on
  • SGTGhost777SGTGhost777 Posts: 40
    edited February 2016

    Title: "I will find you!"  

    Created and rendered, completely, in DAZ 4.9 Pro.

    I will find you!.png
    1280 x 720 - 1M
    Post edited by SGTGhost777 on
  • SGTGhost777SGTGhost777 Posts: 40

    Title: "Can you fix it?!"

    Created and rendered, completely, in DAZ 4.9 Pro.

    Can you fix it.png
    1280 x 720 - 2M
  • h_habashh_habash Posts: 230
    edited February 2016

    "My Perfect Beach Spot"

    DAZ 4.9 - Iray render and No Postwork

    February 2016 - My Perfect Beach Spot 1.jpg
    755 x 672 - 327K
    Post edited by h_habash on
  • From the AshesFrom the Ashes Posts: 32

    "Infiltrator"

    Rendered in DAZ 4.9 IRay

     

    Infiltrator.jpg
    1464 x 919 - 263K
  • sstimearesstimeare Posts: 7
    edited February 2016

    "ZERO G"  rendered in iray.

    Made with

    zero_g-medium.jpg
    900 x 675 - 566K
    Post edited by sstimeare on
  • FilthyAppetiteFilthyAppetite Posts: 149

    Daz 4.9 Post work in Gimp.

    dragonpost2.jpg
    1920 x 1080 - 717K
  • TabascoJackTabascoJack Posts: 865
    edited February 2016

    Different Worlds

    Daz Studio 4.9, Iray, no postwork.

    Different Worlds

    Different Worlds.jpg
    1024 x 576 - 326K
    Post edited by TabascoJack on
  • lucasdestooplucasdestoop Posts: 97

    Night in the forest

    Daz 4.9, 3Delight

     

     

    night-in-the-forest.jpg
    1920 x 1080 - 844K
  • PairADimePairADime Posts: 8
    edited February 2016

    Frida in the Old Barn

    Daz Studio 4.9 Iray

    FWSA Frida HD for Karen 7

    Sheridan Hair

    Esther Outfit for G3F

    The Old Barn

    Barn Yard

    MultiPlane CycloRama

    Iray Sun Dial Set

    Image was rendered with Sun-Sky only Environment Intensity 1.25

     

     

     

     

    Frida in the Barn Environment Intensity 1.25ds.jpg
    1200 x 1697 - 184K
    Post edited by PairADime on
  • RafmerRafmer Posts: 564
    edited February 2016

    Tempting witchcraft

    Made in Daz Studio 4.9, Iray.

    Lights from emissive fireplace and skull only.

    Thank you all for your comments and feedback!

     

     

    shaman3.jpg
    1080 x 1080 - 204K
    Post edited by Rafmer on
  • LianaLiana Posts: 1,035
    edited February 2016

    Best Friends

    Daz 4.9, 3Delight, one spotlight, and 6 distant lights.

    http://www.daz3d.com/forums/uploads/FileUpload/e4/daa0b49af29a94b3a813d887fe28cf.jpg

    Best Friends.jpg
    600 x 971 - 504K
    Post edited by Liana on
  • Robert ArminRobert Armin Posts: 17
    edited February 2016

    The sky is from my own photo. Everything else is lit in DAZ3D with Iray. There are a dozen separate elements blended into this shot.

    Suburbia 750.jpg
    750 x 422 - 357K
    Post edited by Robert Armin on
  • Robert ArminRobert Armin Posts: 17
    edited February 2016

     

    I call this fairy tale shot "Jane and the Beanstalk." I used one distant light, one linear point light, and one spotlight. No postwork.

    Jane and the Beanstalk 770.jpg
    770 x 433 - 214K
    Post edited by Robert Armin on
  • SaphirewildSaphirewild Posts: 6,669
    edited February 2016

    Second Entry

    Rendered in Daz Studio 3Delight, Used 2 distant lights, 3 spot lights, and 1 emmisive for ceiling light

    Titled: Come Shower With Me Baby

    Come Shower With Me Baby.jpg
    798 x 558 - 76K
    Post edited by Saphirewild on
  • dracorndracorn Posts: 2,345
    edited February 2016

    Bishop Takes Queen

    Daz Studio: Rendered in 32 minutes using 3Delight
    Skies of Reality (moonlight + UE2)
    AOA's Advanced Spotlight (enhanced rim light)
    Linear Pointlight in lamp (replaced the candle to lower the light)
    Genesis 2 Male with custom face and body morphs for each character
    Sebastian and Alfred textures
    Unshaven for Genesis 2 Male
    Zevo's Aging Morphs
    Jolly Boat + water
    Fabricator shaders
    Custom morphs created for the Pirate Coat in Hexagon
    Postwork done in GIMP:   Ron's Space Brushes; Painted the water using Aaron's Blaise's Water Brushes

    Bishop Takes Queen 2000.jpg
    2000 x 1333 - 2M
    Post edited by dracorn on
  • Myerz80Myerz80 Posts: 27
    edited February 2016

    Sally Salvage

    IRAY Render in DAZ Studio 4.9

    Postwork done in Photoshop CS4

    (Smoke, Flame, and Spark effects)

     

     

     

    Assets:

    Model: Adaline HD for Victoria 7 (Krayon Hair)

    Set: Level 19 by Stonemason

    Oufit: Post Apolcalyptic top, P{ost Apocalyptic gloves, Vigilante Pants, Vigilante Boots.

    Props: Welding Cart, Hazmat Drums

    Sally Salvage (Feb - Lighting).png
    1743 x 1026 - 1M
    Post edited by Myerz80 on
  • ToyenToyen Posts: 1,892

    Title: Alone in Silence

    Lighting setup: Sun-Sky and 4x mesh with the Iray emissive shader (the candles).

    Rendered in Daz Studio 4.9 with Iray, no post-work.

  • sstimearesstimeare Posts: 7
    edited February 2016

    A Girl and her Mech.  Slight post work in Photoshop

    • Rubble 2: Modern Ruins
    • Leather Suits for V4
    • Girl 6
    • Daz Studio 4.9 Pro
    • Cyber Suit
    • Photoshop
    Girl-Mech-small2.jpg
    1100 x 1100 - 575K
    Post edited by sstimeare on
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