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Feb. 2008 MMC--- "Hey this thing can fly!"
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Feb. 2008 MMC--- "Hey this thing can fly!" // Monthly Modeling Contest
Post by Steinie // Feb 1, 2008, 7:40am
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February 2008 MMC Challenge Theme "Hey this thing can fly!"
The theme can be interpreted in your own way so that your rendering sends this message. "Hey this thing can fly" Of course it could mean Flying but it could also mean speed too or how about something man-made like a Jet or organic like a greyhound dog.
The interpretation is up to you the Artist.
I am hoping this will be a popular subject and drum up some interest. So please participate if you can.:)
Here's the rules (from Jack's original Challenge) :
The idea is to have a challenge that is geared more towards the complete 3D development cycle from concept through modeling, surfacing, lighting, rendering, and post process. This is a chance for TSer's to really show their stuff and help motivate the production of portfolio quality images.
1.) Submission expresses the topic. If topic is an object, then it must include at least one instance of the object which should be the focus of the image.
2.) Use your own work. No pre-made purchased or free models, please.
3.) Start a Work In Progress thread for your submission.
4.) Submission should be one image and a link to your WIP thread.
5.) Indicate tools used to create your submission. TS should be the primary application used to create the image. Post Processing in a paint program is ok.
It's important that everyone who's planning to enter start a WIP thread. With difficult challenges like this many entries are over ambitious and don't make it to completion so in many cases it may be likely that judging will have to take place on the WIPs.
Deadline: Changed to
New Deadline: March 21 at 10:00pm EST
Judging Ends March 28th at 8:00 pm EST
Unless everyone agrees to an extension like in the past.
Put on your thinking caps and
Good luck!! |
Post by blakeo // Feb 1, 2008, 8:03am
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Great topic suggestion - lets hope the entries fly in :D :)
B |
Post by Jack Edwards // Feb 1, 2008, 10:37am
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Another great one Steinie! :jumpy: |
Post by rjeff // Feb 5, 2008, 4:27pm
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Ok I am in on this one..infact I have already got started..I think I can finish this time...I am gonna have fun this time..good one Stiene. |
Post by Steinie // Feb 6, 2008, 1:50am
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rjeff, I'm glad this one sparked an interest! I'm still designing and developing mine in my head. A Goldberg contraption keeps coming to mind. This might be a huge project so an extension might be needed (at least for me) but we will all decide that later.
Anyone else want to join us? |
Post by Nez // Feb 6, 2008, 3:10am
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Hopefully I'll squeeze something in, althoug time looks a bit tight at the mo. I was considering something Goldberg-ish as a possibility, but I've done that once already for an SMC so was thinking of going down a more straightforward route - a big ugly/unlikley-looking aircraft... |
Post by rjeff // Feb 6, 2008, 3:46am
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well then we are gonna have a variety...cause mine is on the totaly opposite side of the spectrum...this ought to be good. |
Post by Steinie // Feb 16, 2008, 8:14am
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I hope more of you join in on this one!
Not sure what to make?:confused: Check out this awesome video for ideas...
A Ekranoplan:
http://www.flixxy.com/ekranoplan-aircraft.htm |
Post by rjeff // Feb 18, 2008, 4:19am
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Hey guys..seeing how this is only 4 days away..I wold not mind an extension. If not then I will get as much done as I can. I started late..not sure why..but I did...not your fault I know..but we will see I guess. |
Post by kena // Feb 18, 2008, 5:55am
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lol - I started late too. But that's ok. I'm just treating it as an extended speed challenge.
EDIT: I forgot to post a link to my W.I.P. thread. Here it is -
http://forums1.caligari.com/truespace/showthread.php?p=61263#post61263 |
Post by Steinie // Feb 18, 2008, 6:08am
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My rendering won't be in the vote but I will need another month to finish. I think two of you might be able to finish in time. However the purpose of this challenge is not speed but quality. So unless I get complaints I would be willing to extend it one more month.
The entries so far are very cool and I really don't want anyone to rush it. We might even get some new entries along the way!
What do you all think? |
Post by Nez // Feb 18, 2008, 6:47am
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Well I don't really mind - I was probably one of the few who could have been ready for the end of this week as I'm close-ish to being done, so I suppose I lose out a little as others will get to 'catch up'. But with my track record, I'll probably just come second anyway, however long I get!
But I guess it gives me a bit more time to fine tune, get some feedback, tweak some more etc plus time to do the SMC which would otherwise have been difficult. |
Post by rjeff // Feb 18, 2008, 4:47pm
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Stiene I would be your BFF if you extend the deadline...!! |
Post by Steinie // Feb 18, 2008, 5:02pm
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I want Nez to have competition!;) besides rjeff your already a Bud!:)
James I'd like to see the Pink Pigs and Lemon Helicopters in the final Rendering.
A flying Redneck Winnebago is just too cool.
Nez you have time for atmosphere! (You have to show me your texturing techniques)
Kena keep it going, you've got time now!
Anybody have a model of a really cool circuit board I can use...;)
New Deadline: March 21 at 10:00pm EST
Judging Ends March 28th at 8:00 pm EST
Anyone else wanting to join it is not too late.
Remember to submit one Rendering for the Judges when you are done with your WIP. |
Post by Nez // Feb 18, 2008, 11:18pm
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I want Nez to have competition!;)
Gee, thanks! ;)
Nez you have time for atmosphere! (You have to show me your texturing techniques)
Actually, I've been working on test renders yesterday for my final scene setting and if I can sort out some strangeness with the shadows, I should be well pleased with the atmosphere - I'll maybe PM you with a sneak peak...
As for texturing - well I'll post another reply later, need to get on with some work just now, but happy to share.
Anybody have a model of a really cool circuit board I can use...;)
Now, now - you know the rules! :No pre-made objects...:D But if you want som egood examples, look at the previous challenge on computer components -there were some good graphics card models! Actually, I do have a circuit board texture that came with TS that you could use, but it's not that impressive (and only 640x427pixels) - you could probably find better on Google. Alternatively, look at what JamesMC did with his power supply project on the aforementioned challenge - he draw an excellent circuit board texture ina vector app. |
Post by Nez // Feb 19, 2008, 1:37am
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Textures (seeing as you asked)
In this instance, I created my primary texture whcih I've used for most of the key aircraft parts by combining two existing texture images in Paintshop Pro - the two images are below. These were individually 'tiled' to enlarge them and layered together - I can't specificially rember which blend mode I used and don't have the file on this computer although I could check at home. I think I reduced the contrast on the underlying image (the 'old zinc' one) before layering the tiled image on top.
After this I created additional layers for extra panel lines I wanted to show, which I drew in with a darker colour using the line tool. This layer (over a plain background) was also used to generate a bump map - although I need to reduce the amplitude still further as it's still a bit too pronounced.
Any insignia, markings etc (e.g. the crew names by the canopies, designation numbers, warning marks etc) have then been drawn in on another layer, allowing me to easily reposition them should the placement be off - checked this by saving out my texture, applyng it to the model to check where markings were placed and tweaking as necessary. I also kept a copy of the reference grid image in my PSP file at all times so I could check where parts of the image ended up relative to that grid image as applied to the model.
This isn't quite how I would normally texture - tend to use layering within the TS material editor, using various images as image masks for the layers to try to break up anything too uniform (at least, that's what I've been trying out over the last few months!) I think/hope my texturing has improved a fair bit since I started posting stuff here! |
Post by rjeff // Feb 19, 2008, 4:06am
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Stiene you want my circut board from my graphics card I did a back in the october challenge? Here it is if you forgot
http://forums1.caligari.com/truespace/showthread.php?t=4365&page=5&highlight=rjeff |
Post by Steinie // Feb 19, 2008, 4:46am
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Thanks rjeff, but Nez made me painfully aware of the "Rules"....:(:D
That is ok I'll just use a texture map on a cube for a quickie. The modeling is not real important in this case. Here is a question everyone can help me with.
What motherboard is out there that if I messed it up you would actually have a nervous breakdown? (cry) Something expensive...hehehe |
Post by kena // Feb 19, 2008, 6:05am
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if you want a picture for a texture... try this:
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=motherboard&oe=UTF-8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi&oi=property_suggestions&resnum=0&ct=property-revision&cd=1 |
Post by rjeff // Feb 19, 2008, 9:04am
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well then let me rephrase..do you want the texture that I used for my graphics card? |
Post by Morgan // Feb 21, 2008, 9:38pm
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New Deadline: March 21 at 10:00pm EST
Judging Ends March 28th at 8:00 pm EST
Anyone else wanting to join it is not too late.
Remember to submit one Rendering for the Judges when you are done with your WIP.
OK, I'll throw in. I've been meaning to do more around here. |
Post by Steinie // Feb 29, 2008, 3:18am
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I'm really happy with all the great entries being worked on. Keep them going and get them to the next level guys.
Anyone else out there twiddling your thumbs trying to figure out what to do with your tS software? Why not join in the fun? Any version of trueSpace is allowed. Any skill level is allowed. The only requirement is you must have fun! |
Post by Steinie // Mar 15, 2008, 9:18am
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Only 6 more Days everyone. So if you haven't done so please post a link here to your final master piece and your WIP!
Good Luck and thanks for participating. I hope you had fun. |
Post by rjeff // Mar 17, 2008, 8:07pm
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http://forums1.caligari.com/truespace/showthread.php?p=63168&posted=1#post63168
my link |
Post by jamesmc // Mar 19, 2008, 10:09am
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Final Rendered Image for Entry
Just chose the one as my project included other things as well.
The Link to view all images and scene progression is:
http://forums1.caligari.com/truespace/showthread.php?t=4926
I'll use the Lemon Powered Attack Glider for the single Entry photo here. :) |
Post by Nez // Mar 20, 2008, 12:54am
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And my final version(s) here:
http://forums1.caligari.com/truespace/showpost.php?p=63244&postcount=26
Well done everyone! |
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