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Roman's Avatar Contest!!
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Roman's Avatar Contest!! // Roundtable
Post by TomG // Jan 20, 2007, 3:29am
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Hi all,
For your avatar-creating pleasure, here is the first file, containing three face images. These are just photos, no work has been done on them to make them 100% ready for use on the avatar.
HTH!
Tom |
Post by TomG // Jan 20, 2007, 3:41am
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Hi all,
Second file, the body images. Whether you use these depends on whether you plan on going as far as creating a body (some of the avatars have just been heads).
Will be interesting to see what people can do with these!
HTH!
Tom |
Post by Steinie // Jan 20, 2007, 5:08am
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Thanks Tom for getting everyone the photos. Here is the next challenge.
Roman "Glad you are having fun guys Come to speak of it we could actualy use realistic well textured mesh of myself for some cool new animation tests we are planning. A good avatar like that could be a ticket to Beta team membership."
Jamesmc you did a nice job before with nothing, now work your magic.
Methusela, no laser beams on forehead allowed. Let's see what you can do!
Prodigy, you have another good one in you?
How about that Amazing Talent Pool out there wanting to do something but can't think of anything. Heres your chance to shine.
This is becoming one of the more popular threads so get noticed!
We have the photos so have fun. |
Post by Norm // Jan 20, 2007, 5:26am
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Excellent, thanks Tom. For sure the ole'gauntlet has been thrown :D |
Post by iBrent // Jan 20, 2007, 9:28am
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Yeah, Roman's putting a lot of trust in the community by sharing those photos!
:D
iBrent |
Post by trueBlue // Jan 20, 2007, 12:12pm
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Just a quickie :o |
Post by Steinie // Jan 20, 2007, 1:29pm
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The only Embarrassment would be those NOT entering. Pretty Cool TrueBlue! He kind of looks like an inflatable doll floating away!:D Where have I seen hats like that before...hmmmmm |
Post by prodigy // Jan 21, 2007, 2:50pm
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Mhhhmm... i think its a new start.... :confused:
well i think its not my contest anymore.. :rolleyes: |
Post by Methusela // Jan 21, 2007, 7:20pm
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Say, anyone know where I can get a high res image of the TS 7 butterfly? |
Post by Methusela // Jan 21, 2007, 9:07pm
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Ah, good idea. Thanks! |
Post by Methusela // Jan 21, 2007, 10:43pm
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AUGH. My new worst enemy is the Shell tool. I will destroy it! Alright. I'm trying something new.
(In case it isn't obvious from the above rant, I'm going to give this a shot. :D ) |
Post by hemulin // Jan 22, 2007, 2:04am
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I made (modeled) a high res version of the butterfly for when I created an unofficial tS7 cd cover, I have it around somewhere.....I'll post it later. |
Post by Methusela // Jan 22, 2007, 2:14am
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I actually have two ideas. One of which certainly involves copyright infringement. I would not even be mentioning this if it weren't my preference to go with the infringing one. So, I guess to do this properly, I need to first ask Jukka Korhonen (I'm not sure what your avatar is, sorry >_<) if I can use your butterfly image:
http://www.caligari.com/gallery/imagesgallery/2005/jan/images/1101.jpg
And everyone else who will let me use either a picture (or even better, a model!) would be much appreciated! |
Post by Steinie // Jan 22, 2007, 2:33am
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Mhhhmm... i think its a new start.... :confused:
well i think its not my contest anymore.. :rolleyes:
Sorry Prodigy! I just kept it going after Roman's challenge about the Avatar. Besides you don't give prizes....:rolleyes:
"A good avatar like that could be a ticket to Beta team membership."
Emma utilized the Avatars so far into a cool project. I'll check it out when I get home. (She needs more!!!) |
Post by prodigy // Jan 22, 2007, 3:00am
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Who said i dont give rpizes??? i give... mmmm... let me see.... mmmmm .... an apple?? ... an.....nice wallpaper of my self???...:cool:
Hehehehe
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I made for those who need the Ts7 logo... HiFi... :D
Created and saved on TS6.6 format...
Best Regards...
Sorry Prodigy! I just kept it going after Roman's challenge about the Avatar. Besides you don't give prizes....:rolleyes:
"A good avatar like that could be a ticket to Beta team membership."
Emma utilized the Avatars so far into a cool project. I'll check it out when I get home. (She needs more!!!) |
Post by jamesmc // Jan 22, 2007, 5:39am
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So...
What does a beta team membership do for someone who owns tS66 and not tS7.1?
I mean we have a title that can't test anything? :D
Or does it mean enter anyway, if we use your model, thanks for the effort. But he beta team is only for those who pay for beta software?
Or bring it on naive sucker, Caligari needs free models! |
Post by Steinie // Jan 22, 2007, 6:02am
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Beta testing means you get the software (BETA 7.5 release X) to test. To get the actual released version with fixes you'll need to purchase. Try before you buy.
The avatar contest benefits both, they get a nice avatar and you get to play with 7.5.:)
I think the inferred message from Roman is the fact that with your Beta 7.5 you can now animate it too...
This is totally your choice if you want to participate. I think this is a kick even if you were already a Beta Tester. We're trying to make this fun Jamesmc. So have FUN....theres already another thread titled Gripes, Moans and Groans.... |
Post by prodigy // Jan 22, 2007, 6:20am
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HOOOW Today i recive on my home the 20th caligari contest prizes!...
2 beautifull Caligari tShirts.. XL ---- the bad new im Medium!! jejejejee
Im gonna put the old brochures over my wall but i have a question were is the promotional cube?? :D
Thanks, many thanks to the caligari team...
Other question, anybody download the TS7 logo yet from my last post ???
HEY whats the problem with my object??
Its free dude its Free.!!! you can download NOW!!! And render your TS7 logo anywere anytime you need.. :jumpy:
DOWNLOAD NOW!! FROM THIS LINK!! |
Post by RichLevy // Jan 22, 2007, 6:51am
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So...
What does a beta team membership do for someone who owns tS66 and not tS7.1?
I mean we have a title that can't test anything? :D
Or does it mean enter anyway, if we use your model, thanks for the effort. But he beta team is only for those who pay for beta software?
Or bring it on naive sucker, Caligari needs free models!
well... this is not true... I am a beta tester, I did not purchase TS7, I am a caligari customer and I have purchased many caligari products, tutorials and services in the past. Being a beta tester lets you test what caligari is working on behind the scenes, to get a glimpse of what roman and his developers are doing. This is a very dynamic company, they have lots of cool ideas and a deep talent pool of developers and beta testers, you get to see many things in the beta area that really shine the talents of the testers and the developers. as a beta member you also get the opportunity to have a voice in the direction of the software. while ts7.5 is moving along... at some point it will be finished and ts8... ts9... and so on will come along. maintain an active tester role, and you will have a small part of working on them also...
it's really a very nice chance for someone interested in something like this to get a foot in the door...
proteam membership only lasts for one year, beta testing can be a much longer term membership.
i am still working on my head mesh, the body is just a basic form right now, and my texture has been cleaned up. I typically do not do real models, so this is proving to be a good chance for me to practice something like this.
it is a nice challenge, it would be cool to see others join in, even with a cartoon characture :)
rich |
Post by jamesmc // Jan 22, 2007, 7:39am
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I've done my share of beta testing software since the early 1980s. I don't want do this anymore as I'm getting old. :)
With the advance of software programming, it still amazes me how long it takes to develop software these days. I understand a lot of 3D software is mathematically based on algorthms, but gee whiz, they have an anchor tied to their keyboard or ?
I'm hardly a programmer, but even I back in the early 80s made a program that used graphical icons for the user to select to see what type of genealogical tree the wanted to print out. And I wasn't alone, there were hundreds of these types of programs. Eventually, a few people got wise and put the style of these individuals modules into one program that does it all.
This I am convinced is the way to go with software.
Don't try to finish it all at once. If you have a completed module, get it out there, make some sales on a minor upgrade.
If car makers took the same approach the Model T would just now be adding sealed headlamps. |
Post by roman // Jan 22, 2007, 9:13am
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With the advance of software programming, it still amazes me how long it takes to develop software these days. It amazes me too:) 3D authoring tool is a very complicated application, in game development you can cut corners and optimize in many ways (buildings only need a facade in racing game) but in authoring environment users can combine many tools in all kinds of workflows (you can decide start displacement map painting on your character right in the middle of rigging it with IK controlers). |
Post by prodigy // Jan 22, 2007, 10:34am
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This is my new prototype..
Need lot of work... i know... need more details to the ears.. make more hair.. and other stuffs...
I dont know if i have time to make the complete body... :(
Im gonna try to upload an animation of the model.. its cool to see how many details have the textures.. Impresive.. :cool: |
Post by GraySho // Jan 23, 2007, 1:14am
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From what I see the topology looks a bit messy, but it's the best approach I've seen so far. |
Post by RichLevy // Jan 23, 2007, 12:34pm
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it.s not a perfect likeness, actually, it probably doersn't look like him at al :D ... but it is a nice looking mesh hehehe
I'll keep working on it though
rich |
Post by Steinie // Jan 23, 2007, 1:54pm
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Rich,
You have a nice "head start":D
That mesh looks pretty clean, I can't wait to see it develop.
Nice to see more people getting envolved but there are others too. You know who you are couch potatoes...
I've seen dog models but no master, a ship with no captain, a car with no driver, and lots of people telling us how it should be done. Now is your chance to show us. |
Post by prodigy // Jan 23, 2007, 5:15pm
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Here is the a screen capture from the model of the Roman's avatar head.. the texture quality its incredible... I've work a lot on the model volume and texture mapping too...
At this point, i know more about Roman than my self.. :D
Best Regards... :) |
Post by Norm // Jan 23, 2007, 5:51pm
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:jumpy: now your cooking with propane :jumpy:
:banana:
:banana: :banana:
:banana: |
Post by Methusela // Jan 23, 2007, 7:52pm
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Whooooaaa, we have a winner! |
Post by prodigy // Jan 23, 2007, 8:17pm
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Wowowow.... with that responce i must think im driving throw the right way... :D
Thanks :jumpy: |
Post by RichLevy // Jan 23, 2007, 8:50pm
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it is a nice model, a shame to declare you the winner before the contest had a chance to get going :confused:
oh well... on to other things....
rich |
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