Win free training material!

[kurv]

Okay, post any question here about this contest.

We would like you to model a space ship of some kind and we will be judging you on the design, modeling, and texturing of the craft.

The deadline for this contest is Jan 9th. I know this is not a lot of time but that way we can do more contest :).

Let me know if you have suggestions. Entries will be posted on www.wordware.com/LightWave101 for viewing when the contest is done.

Thanks!

[chrisWhite]

Hey Wes, would you define a newbie for us?

[kurv]

Originally posted by N2ChristTheKing
Hey Wes, would you define a newbie for us?

Anyone who could use a101 course on Modeling, Texturing, Lighting and such... This is not an intermediate course but if your are like me at this point your trying to get your hands on anything intro to get a good grasp of the techniques and styles to adapt you own.

Let me know if that does not answer your questions N2ChristTheKing :)

[mokba]

Wes,
Wow, only the 2nd day of the new year and you are starting up the fun. Do you have any submittal guidelines? mokba

[chrisWhite]

Yep that answers it, good luck to all who enter!

Wes, You've got to make sure they post their creations here, or at least the winning ones!

[LittleFenris]

Its always nice to have reference material, but i wonder if im a bit too "intermediate" to take the opportunity away from someone who needs it more? :shrug:

[kurv]

Originally posted by mokba
Wes,
Wow, only the 2nd day of the new year and you are starting up the fun. Do you have any submittal guidelines? mokba

Trying to start the new year right... We have a few of these to give away and help the community...

A big thanks to epic software group for teaming up with us...!

The only rule would be to be creative…no copying work…and it has to be something new. Not something you created before.

I would like to see WIP’s if you feel it is fair to everyone…so if you post a WIP the group can help you and I think others could learn from the post.

What do you think..?

The next contest will be on Architecture.

[kurv]

Originally posted by VWTornado
Its always nice to have reference material, but i wonder if im a bit too "intermediate" to take the opportunity away from someone who needs it more? :shrug:

I would say if the thought of this contest is a no brainier for you then...don't enter :) Not being rude :) but if this is not a challenge for you and you could do this in your sleep then this course is a waist of time for you anyway...why try.

But if you do have to look at reference books or videos to help you with modeling then I would enter...

You make the call my friend :applause:

[Ziah]

k where are we suppose to be posting

[wozzyke]

Well, I'm kind of a noob, but in that time I simply can't model and texture something like that in such a short time

[kurv]

Originally posted by Ziah
k where are we suppose to be posting

Well if you want to post a WIP... post it in this thread.. If you are wanting to submit an entry email it to me in JPG, GIF, BMP, etc... format at wbeckwith@wordware.com

[kurv]

Originally posted by wozzyke
Well, I'm kind of a noob, but in that time I simply can't model and texture something like that in such a short time

Well lets make it a week okay... lets get modeling!!!

[finearts2]

Here I go...

Standard ship with Polydiamond tip burrower for interplanatary landing mode, a hyper-flanging newbie beam ( mounted on the dash) which seeks any intelligent lifeforms out theres, syst-a-matic polker wings for tight get aways, and hull protected mazilborts for privacy,

Rough sketch, I know, but will be adding as I go.

Thanks for another contest to aid us beginners.:)

[finearts2]

Just getting started.....

[Willax]

Cool, this looks like it may be fun. I think I'll try it. This is my first attempt at a spaceship of my own building. This is actually more of a space craft instead of an actual ship. Anyhow this is what I got so far with the camouflage body. I may end up (probably) with an entirely different style in the end, heh.
http://home1.gte.net/res0hk2e/images/ShipTwoJPG.jpg

[mokba]

I decided to go for a very retro look on this, scientific principles aside. I have been modeling for a bit and have just started some basics on the textures. I still want to add detail in the engine/thruster area.

http://home.comcast.net/~totoro8/ww_rocket_test1.jpg

please respond with comments or general guffaws. mokba

[kurv]

Awesome work guys!!!

Come on folks... Let's get some entries in this...!

The 1st place winner will also get a copy of Timothy Albee's Character Animation Book...

[kurv]

Originally posted by finearts2
Just getting started.....

Looking very good man!!!

[chrisWhite]

I can see we are going to have some awesome entries here.

Wes, if you want to get some more people you might try posting to other forums, you may have already, but places like LWG3D, Simply Lightwave and NewTek would probably be good. Also hobbyist communities would probably have more newbies on them so you might try the Lightwave forum at Renderosity and 3D Commune

[Solstyce]

I wouldn't mind joining up in this. I'm not well versed in LW yet...but then, that seems to be the point of this contest. ;) I'll get started tonight when i'm home form work.

-sol

[finearts2]

Not ready to texture just yet, many more things to add on....

[wozzyke]

I had no specific idea, just pulling things around and yes it's startin to look like some strange spaceship, that rotates when it's flying.

I'm trying to attach something, but 20k is just WAY too few, so I cant provide a preview.


When is deadline now?

[kurv]

These are looking awesome guys!!! Keep up the great work... We will close this one Thursday..

[Willax]

Well, I think I'm done with my effort in this for now. So much yet to learn, but it was fun trying to figure things out with this. I decided on a variation of the space-shuttle theme but the piggy back craft is a space invader type fighter. Texturing was the big problem for me. I don't really grasp that concept at all. Overall had a good time working on this. Good luck to all and thanks Wes for challenging us to improve.
http://home1.gte.net/res0hk2e/images/FinalOneJPG.jpg

http://home1.gte.net/res0hk2e/images/FinalTwoJPG.jpg

[Westcon]

alright, heres my entry:

http://a.1asphost.com/westcon/wcx_spaceship.jpg

Its the second model I've ever finished modelling and texturing. Would have liked to add more details and done a bit more with the textures, but I'm pretty much out of time and fairly satisfied with how it turned out. I actually learned quite a bit in the process, so thanks for the challenge, and good luck to all.

***Edit***

Looks like you'll have to copy this link into your browser now:

http://a.1asphost.com/westcon/wcx_spaceship.jpg

[mossou]

This was fun! I never post because Im still learning... I wanted to try to make something real so this was my attempt. C&C are welcome! Thanks for the challenge Wordware and great job to all the people that submitted!!! Your stuff looks great!

Ok here is my entry... I will send a bigger one to the email address but this is the biggest I can make for cgtalk while staying under the file size limit...

[finearts2]

Just about everything but a little texturing. Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated. Now I know why I want to win the training program. lol

Finearts

[kurv]

I am literally running out the door here... These all look great!!! We will pick the winners later on this afternoon.

So finalize those models and post everything here...today okay!!

Looking great folks!!!!

[down_in_black]

I was finished with my entry very very late last night.

This is one of my first complete 3d models. I had really fun with this. Thanks to this wonderful forum for lots of info.


Hammerhead (http://www.pollus.se/hammerhead.jpg)


It would be fun with some comments!!

Keep up the work everybody!

[LittleFenris]

Originally posted by finearts2
Just about everything but a little texturing. Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated.

Finearts

I would make the engine part a different color...Maybe red and yellow like the front...maybe something else. Give it some burnt edges back where the exhaust is. Maybe make the wings something other than green. Again, maybe Red, or yellow. Make the part that looks like the cockpit glass (can barely see it now) a grey-blue color with a lot of specularity and reflection so it looks like glass or close to it. Maybe make a slight gradient from yellow to yellow-orange on the yellow part of the front of the aircraft, just for some variation in color. Only other thing I can think of is add some sort of exhaust gas, flame or energy, and maybe blur or distory the background to look like heat distortion behind the ship. (yes i know you can't have a flame in real space, but its a sci-fi ship, so who cares) I love the retro, cartoony feel the ship has right now though, very cool.

BTW, I think all of these suggestions would literally take you 15 mins to do. Everything but the engine burnt spots would be done in the surface editor. :wip:

[K Dawg]

Is it still possible to koin the contest?
Ok i know it´s a lil late, but I just the joined the Board and saw this Topic.
I´m a Beginner in Lightwave and never have modeled a real Spaceship without any advice of a book or so.
Just the one that Dan Ablan does in the Inside Lightwave 7 Book.
I think I can´t compete with the other guys here, but it is a challenge.
So can I still join and if yeah, when is the Deadline on the 9th?

[kurv]

Originally posted by K Dawg
Is it still possible to koin the contest?
Ok i know it´s a lil late, but I just the joined the Board and saw this Topic.
I´m a Beginner in Lightwave and never have modeled a real Spaceship without any advice of a book or so.
Just the one that Dan Ablan does in the Inside Lightwave 7 Book.
I think I can´t compete with the other guys here, but it is a challenge.
So can I still join and if yeah, when is the Deadline on the 9th?

Okay, because I was out talking to LWer's all day lets close this tomorrow... okay..

Post all your work here okay...

Thanks guys!!

[wozzyke]

and how am I supposed to upload a good pic if I dont have a webspace where I can link to??

[kurv]

Originally posted by wozzyke
and how am I supposed to upload a good pic if I dont have a webspace where I can link to??

Send it to me I run a hosting company and can do this for you from their...

My other job :)

[wozzyke]

Well, this will be my entry.
Damn one week is a short time when you're a noob. LOL
I did this in 3 short days and texturing took one evening.

We'll see who wins
good luck all

http://www.nortex.com/lw/Wozzyke_spaceship.jpg

[down_in_black]

I hope we can see some more ship models before this contest is over!

It's cool to look at all the different designs and ideas.

[mokba]

Here is my final. My week didn't allow me to get a background/environment put in so it is strictly my spacecraft.
http://home.comcast.net/~totoro8/ww_spacecraft_final.jpg
good luck to all, mokba

[finearts2]

Well, I'm finished!!! Man, what a quick learing curve, lol.
I would like to thank all of you that gave me ideas and encouragement for the contest, and I must say it is nice to see all the other submissions. Good luck gang!!!:) :) :)

[aurora]

Bravo - good job people. I have enjoyed looking at everybodies work. You should all be proud of what you have accomplished!

[K Dawg]

whew.
It is very difficult to make something in just a few hours.
My ship is totaly made out of my mind so i had no referenceto reply on.
Also I had very less time and coulnd´t texture it much. I used a Spherical Reflection map to demonstrate the reflectivity of the Hull.
Also I had no time to mak an Interior.
And myself ain´t no intermediate, still noob and beside this ship I hardly made anything out of my mind. I always made everthing after tutorial step by step and this is one of my first ships without any tutorial.

Hope you like it :D
I´m just saying this, so you know my status with 3D.

http://www.k-dawg.com/images/3dwip/contestship.jpg

[chrisWhite]

Great job everyone, all the entries look great :thumbsup: I love all the different styles of spacecraft you came up with, good work guys :buttrock:

Now to see who wins :bounce:

[draconix]

I'm definately entering the next one like this. This is a sweet oppurtunity.

The ships so far are beautiful. The imagination and creativity shown are cool indeed.

Isaiah

[K Dawg]

I wish everyone luck (especialy me lol)
When will we know when the contest is over and who the winners are?
My time is now 10:45 PM (by the time of this post, i´m still in new poster alert) and wonder when the annoucement will be. :D

EDIT:
Oh cool, I´m out of Newbie alert :D thx Admins ;)

[down_in_black]

It is ending today...but for me the day is over, so I don't know whats going on.


Maybe got something here tomorrow.

:beer:

[finearts2]

Any word on the contest yet?

[kurv]

Originally posted by finearts2
Any word on the contest yet?

Sorry give a few minutes to tally the votes... and I will post the winners :)

[finearts2]

Ok. Your killing me with suspense. lol
Will you still post the winners tonite?????

[kurv]

Our first place winner is.........


finearts2 !!!!

Sorry for not posting sooner it was a tight race and we got sidetracked...very sorry...

Here is what our judges had to say.

While I did see a few other pics that looked great, this one stood out for a couple of reasons. First, the guy started with a concept sketch. It was clear that he was starting from scratch. He continued to post progress renders, so it was clear he was working everything out. And finally, he thought he was done, but got pushed by the community to take it a step further. That resulted in his final piece. We chose him as the winner because he did the things that help new users to grow. He started with an idea. He implemented it. Then he pushed himself to go further by accepting critiques. In the end, he's the winner on multiple levels.

Great work finearts2!! Congratulations!!!!

We will announce the second and third place winners tomorrow..

[Willax]

Congratulations finearts2. I really liked your model. You did a good job on it and gave it some class in the process. WTG. :thumbsup:

[chrisWhite]

Congrats finearts2! You did a fantastic job :buttrock:

[kurv]

Okay, here is second and third place...

Mokba
Mossou

Finearts2 wins the epic software LightWave 101 courseware and Wordware's Character Animation book by Timothy Albee.

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[wozzyke]

Congrats to all winners, and better luck for me next time.
Enjoy your prizes ppl

[down_in_black]

Good work winners!
I am happy for you all!
:beer:

Maybe I have more luck another time :cry:

[finearts2]

I just found out, and all I can say is thank you.

Congradulations to Mokba and Mossou for also winning. GREAT work you both did, and to say I was worried about my chance of winning anything once I seen your submissions would be a understatement.

I would like to say a BIG thanks to all the other Wavers that posted their submissions. It is saying something when you enter a contest and each entrant shows class and support for one another. From one newbie to another, I wish you each great success and hope we all continue to learn and to teach as we grow in the Lightwave community.

FINALLY, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, I would really like to thank KURV for holding yet another great contest for our community. Your continuous generosity is both appreciated and overwelming. I would like to thank those who voted for me and said such kind words. It really means alot to me and I hope that as I continue to learn Lightwave, my art I show to the Lightwave community will be, in no small way, a reflection of the support you give to us.

finearts2:)

[kurv]

Originally posted by finearts2
I just found out, and all I can say is thank you.

Congradulations to Mokba and Mossou for also winning. GREAT work you both did, and to say I was worried about my chance of winning anything once I seen your submissions would be a understatement.

I would like to say a BIG thanks to all the other Wavers that posted their submissions. It is saying something when you enter a contest and each entrant shows class and support for one another. From one newbie to another, I wish you each great success and hope we all continue to learn and to teach as we grow in the Lightwave community.

FINALLY, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, I would really like to thank KURV for holding yet another great contest for our community. Your continuous generosity is both appreciated and overwelming. I would like to thank those who voted for me and said such kind words. It really means alot to me and I hope that as I continue to learn Lightwave, my art I show to the Lightwave community will be, in no small way, a reflection of the support you give to us.

finearts2:)

Thank you finearts2 that is a very kind thing to say... We look forward to see your work in the future!!

Thanks!!

[mokba]

Congratulations, and a hearty great job, to all of the participants. I don't know about the rest of you but I tried and learned about more tools in the days spent on this contest than in the previous 3 months. It was a great learning experience for me! Many thanks to Wes for realizing what something like this could do for all of us noobs. mokba

[K Dawg]

Congratulation to all winners. You guys did great jobs and your ships are so cool.
I hope you guys will have fun with your lightwave course and alot of fun learning ;)

Also a great thx to Kurv for letting join the Contest few hours before it was over and also for newbie in LW and aswell in the Community. You guys are all aokay ;) :thumbsup: :wavey:

[mossou]

:bounce:

Wow thats cool!!! Thank you Kurv for putting it all together!

Also congradulations to the other winners... You guys deserve it after all that hard work...

Its so cool to see the other guys in the community jump in and support the newbies... You guys rock!:buttrock:

Hey fellas we should do this more often.... Doesnt have to be a contest with a prize or anything...

[draconix]

Looking forward to the next one.

And congrats to the winners.

[kurv]

Originally posted by mossou
Hey fellas we should do this more often.... Doesn’t have to be a contest with a prize or anything...

Well it is fun to have a prize and a goal...

K Dawg, np man, thank you and everyone who participated, we have fun doing this kind of stuff. We will do another one this week as well.. :bounce:

Originally posted by mokba
Congratulations, and a hearty great job, to all of the participants. I don't know about the rest of you but I tried and learned about more tools in the days spent on this contest than in the previous 3 months. It was a great learning experience for me! Many thanks to Wes for realizing what something like this could do for all of us noobs. mokba

That’s awesome mokba... I do that all the time.. :) So what do you guys think would be a good style to do for today’s contest. Stretch yourselves again though... Make it tough!!!

Post your ideas here okay :)

Thanks everyone!!

[Willax]

Hmmmm. . . . . how about a cottage in the forest, or a musical instrument, or a animated logo, or an alien character. Just a few off the top of my head.

[chrisWhite]

How about a super cool space scene with asteroids or planets or something to put their space ships in?

Or what about taking one of Proton's models and having everyone build a cool environment to go with the character.

[kurv]

Hmm, okay... that about some architectural structure.. that’s different..?

or

What about a basic character..?

[wozzyke]

the architectural stuff looks interesting

what do you have in mind?

[down_in_black]

A character would be really good.

Cus that's a tough one.

[kurv]

not sure yet... I woudl have to look around for some things... :)

[aurora]

Hey Wes heres an idea inspired by ---- You! What about doing a small series of contests which build on top of each other till they get to a final animated scene. Say start with an architectural model(s). Build that up next with a basic set to put it in. Next add a character. Then animate that character with the set and building(s). Just a loose quick poorly thought out example. But since you have this open to inspire and encourage beginners/intermediates what better way then let them work all the way through the process?

[kurv]

Originally posted by aurora
Hey Wes heres an idea inspired by ---- You! What about doing a small series of contests which build on top of each other till they get to a final animated scene. Say start with an architectural model(s). Build that up next with a basic set to put it in. Next add a character. Then animate that character with the set and building(s). Just a loose quick poorly thought out example. But since you have this open to inspire and encourage beginners/intermediates what better way then let them work all the way through the process?

DONE!!! Awesome idea...

I will post this contest very soon...

[mossou]

Im in....

[K Dawg]

That sounds like a very good idea.
wich level of expirience will that contest need? I meen, will it be more for beginners, Intermediates or pros?

[kurv]

new one is here...

http://vbulletin.newtek.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=16536

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