RobertoOrtiz
01-26-2005, 02:20 PM
The TreeHouse
SOURCE PLATE IMAGE:
Treehouse (http://www.k-squared.com/pics_4_mattes/waitomo3.jpg)
By
robinayles
WHAT IS A MATTE PAINTING:
The idea is to try to create a Visual Effects shot from source file provided in the thread. A matte painting is a method that has existed almost from the beginning of cinema to enhance environments. A painting was used to enhance or expand a scene. If this sounds suspiciously like a "set extension" is because it is the same thing.
Some famous matte paintings can be seen in movies like "Gone with the Wind", "The Planet of the Apes", "North by Northwest", "20 Leagues under the sea", "Mary Poppins", "The Birds", "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "Star Wars".
More recently digital version of the technique can be seen in movies like "Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Star Wars Prequels and The Matrix Trilogy"
For more information about this technique go here:
http://www.matteworld.com/projects/siggraph01.html (http://www.matteworld.com/projects/siggraph01.html)
http://www.voxfilm.com/mattepaint1.html (http://www.voxfilm.com/mattepaint1.html)
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0PAM/is_136/ai_106732160 (http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0PAM/is_136/ai_106732160)
THE Micro-CHALLENGE:
Imagine that you are painting a VFX painting for a movie.... but you only have ONE DAY.
For this micro-challenge the source file will be either a locked video or a still image. And you can use other elements (photographed, rendered and/or painted) to enhance the image. But NO WIP can be posted on the thread, only final images.
For a thread where this challenge is discussed in detail, go to this >>thread<<. (http://www.cgtalk.com/showthread.php?t=192283)
Depending on the input I will try to do more of these now and then.
I am looking forward to your input.
What is Kids Week?
Kids week is an effort to get more kids interested in drawing.
This week we will post topics suitable and aimed to kids between 5 -13 years.The idea is that if you blokes know a kid who likes art, to encourage them to draw,
and post this week.
Also get them to give us their ideas for topics...
To keep things safe;
Kids should only post with the current account of an adult who has been posting with us for a while (parent or relative).
Otherwise it is business as usual...
I am sure we have great childrens book illustrators in our ranks.
Have fun. Post as usual, but remember your target audience.
__________________________________________________ _________________
These are the rules:
* FXWARS: If you post a video, please encode the vide in Quicktime format.
* You have to use the foundation image/video that is presented in the thread.
* You may use other photographic elements to enhance the final image
* Post only your FINAL piece on this thread, based on the topic on the thread.
* RESOLUTION : The image can have any aspect ratio up to 800 x 600
* They can be done on any medium.
* If you wish, you can add a brief text description about your piece.
* Only original compositions. No "tributes" or plagiarizing, unless is it an integral part of the challenge.
* The topics will be posted every day between 10:00 - 12:00 am US EST.
* The artist also has to post total length of time it took (Thanks Clanger for the idea) and program used.
* Only final pieces can be posted on the thread. They must have been done AFTER the topic has been announced.
* Any piece caught breaking the rules will be taken off the thread.
* The topics will be picked at random from the list on this thread
(The author will be given credit). So guys keep them coming.
*You can add multiple entries, but please dont post WIP (Unless you intend to update them). NEW RULE!
* Ill post ANOTHER thread to quantify and track WHO has participated the most on these threads.
Good luck
-Roberto
PS To submit your topic ideas and suggestions go to this thread:
>>Link<< (http://www.cgtalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=145003&perpage=15&pagenumber=1)
SOURCE PLATE IMAGE:
Treehouse (http://www.k-squared.com/pics_4_mattes/waitomo3.jpg)
By
robinayles
WHAT IS A MATTE PAINTING:
The idea is to try to create a Visual Effects shot from source file provided in the thread. A matte painting is a method that has existed almost from the beginning of cinema to enhance environments. A painting was used to enhance or expand a scene. If this sounds suspiciously like a "set extension" is because it is the same thing.
Some famous matte paintings can be seen in movies like "Gone with the Wind", "The Planet of the Apes", "North by Northwest", "20 Leagues under the sea", "Mary Poppins", "The Birds", "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "Star Wars".
More recently digital version of the technique can be seen in movies like "Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Star Wars Prequels and The Matrix Trilogy"
For more information about this technique go here:
http://www.matteworld.com/projects/siggraph01.html (http://www.matteworld.com/projects/siggraph01.html)
http://www.voxfilm.com/mattepaint1.html (http://www.voxfilm.com/mattepaint1.html)
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0PAM/is_136/ai_106732160 (http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0PAM/is_136/ai_106732160)
THE Micro-CHALLENGE:
Imagine that you are painting a VFX painting for a movie.... but you only have ONE DAY.
For this micro-challenge the source file will be either a locked video or a still image. And you can use other elements (photographed, rendered and/or painted) to enhance the image. But NO WIP can be posted on the thread, only final images.
For a thread where this challenge is discussed in detail, go to this >>thread<<. (http://www.cgtalk.com/showthread.php?t=192283)
Depending on the input I will try to do more of these now and then.
I am looking forward to your input.
What is Kids Week?
Kids week is an effort to get more kids interested in drawing.
This week we will post topics suitable and aimed to kids between 5 -13 years.The idea is that if you blokes know a kid who likes art, to encourage them to draw,
and post this week.
Also get them to give us their ideas for topics...
To keep things safe;
Kids should only post with the current account of an adult who has been posting with us for a while (parent or relative).
Otherwise it is business as usual...
I am sure we have great childrens book illustrators in our ranks.
Have fun. Post as usual, but remember your target audience.
__________________________________________________ _________________
These are the rules:
* FXWARS: If you post a video, please encode the vide in Quicktime format.
* You have to use the foundation image/video that is presented in the thread.
* You may use other photographic elements to enhance the final image
* Post only your FINAL piece on this thread, based on the topic on the thread.
* RESOLUTION : The image can have any aspect ratio up to 800 x 600
* They can be done on any medium.
* If you wish, you can add a brief text description about your piece.
* Only original compositions. No "tributes" or plagiarizing, unless is it an integral part of the challenge.
* The topics will be posted every day between 10:00 - 12:00 am US EST.
* The artist also has to post total length of time it took (Thanks Clanger for the idea) and program used.
* Only final pieces can be posted on the thread. They must have been done AFTER the topic has been announced.
* Any piece caught breaking the rules will be taken off the thread.
* The topics will be picked at random from the list on this thread
(The author will be given credit). So guys keep them coming.
*You can add multiple entries, but please dont post WIP (Unless you intend to update them). NEW RULE!
* Ill post ANOTHER thread to quantify and track WHO has participated the most on these threads.
Good luck
-Roberto
PS To submit your topic ideas and suggestions go to this thread:
>>Link<< (http://www.cgtalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=145003&perpage=15&pagenumber=1)