Fxwars Cannon Fire: Vote!

[RobertoOrtiz]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b216/robertoortiz1/cgtalk/apoc.jpg (http://www.pauljewell.com/cgtalk/apoc519_FXwars(800x450).mov)

NAME:
Paul Jewel (apoc519 (http://forums.cgsociety.org/member.php?u=100473))
WIP THREAD:
FXWars! Cannon Fire!: Apoc519 (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=139&t=525600)
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
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ANIMATION LINK:
Animation (http://www.pauljewell.com/cgtalk/apoc519_FXwars(800x450).mov)
MIRROR LINK:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llNmsxiXeJM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llNmsxiXeJM)

[RobertoOrtiz]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b216/robertoortiz1/cgtalk/fx.jpg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0RKFr6CjL4)

Warning:

UPDATED!


NAME:
Bortnichenko Dmitry (Targus)
WIP THREAD:
FXWars! Cannon Fire! - Targus (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=139&t=532238)
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
It's a 107 mm. protection and assault cannon, constructed in 1877.
ANIMATION LINK:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0RKFr6CjL4

[RobertoOrtiz]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b216/robertoortiz1/cgtalk/happy.jpg (http://users.tpg.com.au/krweston//HappyCalaveras_FXWars_Cannonfire_320x240.mov)
NAME:
HappyCalaveras

WIP THREAD:
CgTalk:FXWars! Cannon Fire! - HappyCalaveras (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=139&t=529133)
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
This is a freeform entry using the Civil War Field Cannon, done using Maya Fluids with basic comp'ing in After Effects. About 20 hours total including R&D and render times
ANIMATION LINK:
Final (~2.5 MB) (http://users.tpg.com.au/krweston//HappyCalaveras_FXWars_Cannonfire_320x240.mov)

[RobertoOrtiz]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b216/robertoortiz1/cgtalk/booom2.jpg
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAHhy4L9Aio)NAME:
tauism
WIP THREAD:
FXWars! Cannon Fire! - tauism, freeform (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=139&t=531672)
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
ok, final cannon blast! was lazy to do much lighting/texturing and focused mainly on the explosion. Still needs work but fluids is so freakin slow i'm kind of lazy to tweak and rerender! hehehehe...
ANIMATION LINK:
Animation (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAHhy4L9Aio)

[RobertoOrtiz]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b216/robertoortiz1/cgtalk/anes.jpg (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QU547D6Z)
NAME:
Donovan Rens (Anesthaesia)
WIP THREAD:
FXWars! Cannon Fire! - Anesthaesia (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=139&t=531427)
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
Here is my final entry - I have uploaded to 2 sites, hopefully whoever dislikes/has problems with one will use the other... :)
ANIMATION LINK:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QU547D6Z (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QU547D6Z)
http://rapidshare.com/files/5498799...haesia.mov.html (http://rapidshare.com/files/54987999/FXWars_CannonFire_Anesthaesia.mov.html)
MIRROR LINK:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=be2ZHqZRjig (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=be2ZHqZRjig)

[RobertoOrtiz]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b216/robertoortiz1/cgtalk/Imag10.jpg (http://www.pixpost.com.br/rodney/FX_WARS.mov)

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAHhy4L9Aio)Rodney Costa
WIP THREAD:
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthr...?f=139&t=529365 (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=139&t=529365)
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
Animation and Render in Maya. Simulation in Max9. Composition in Fusion.
ANIMATION LINK:
10Mb version
http://www.pixpost.com.br/rodney/FX_WARS_mini.mov (http://www.pixpost.com.br/rodney/FX_WARS_mini.mov)
33Mb version
http://www.pixpost.com.br/rodney/FX_WARS.mov

[RobertoOrtiz]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b216/robertoortiz1/cgtalk/rrr11.jpg (http://www.savefile.com/files/1048749)
NAME:
Kieran Ogden-Brunell(Kogden)
WIP THREAD:
FX Wars-Cannon Fire-Kogden (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=139&t=538956)
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
hey guys this is what i manage to get done...as always wish i had more time to do a little more.
i would call it a free form entry. i used max and fume FX to get the job done.

ANIMATION LINK:
Download (http://www.savefile.com/files/1048749)
MIRROR LINK:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfxNpi8SOlY

[RobertoOrtiz]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b216/robertoortiz1/cgtalk/get.jpg (http://www.taxfreefilm.it/cannon/index.htm)
NAME:
Gaetano Consiglio
SHORT COMMENTS:
I wanna thank for this short:

.My girlfriend for the patience
.Frank (Franco Tassi) the chief of TAX FREE FILM www.taxfreefilm.it (http://www.taxfreefilm.it/) the postproduction agency where i work who let me use this mac for my purpose.
.Cinci, .Farins and .Quite (for the tricks)
.Pennaruols for the fiocs "ti ti ti ti tigo un fiocco!!!"
.Bardesè for the adminicle
WIP THREAD:
FxWars! Cannon Fire!: Gaetano Consiglio (pitanello), FreeForm entry (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=139&t=530615)
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
Animation of a galeon in sea storm
ANIMATION LINK:
http://www.taxfreefilm.it/cannon/index.htm
MIRROR LINK:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru_p70QSw88

[RobertoOrtiz]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b216/robertoortiz1/cgtalk/see3.jpg
Made a decent effort to get some of this done within the deadline. Here you are!

NAME:
Tom Miller
WIP THREAD:
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthr...?f=139&t=528650 (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=139&t=528650)

SHORT DESCRIPTION:
Some juxtaposition of old-era cannons against a seemingly magically floating tower and its final collapse thereof.

ANIMATION LINK (~13mb):
http://elysium3d.com/files/FX%20Wars%20-%20Cannon.mov (http://elysium3d.com/files/FX%20Wars%20-%20Cannon.mov)
MIRROR LINK:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSUzrlNS6tw&mode=related&search (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSUzrlNS6tw&mode=related&search)=

[RobertoOrtiz]

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb272/MaximusDesigners/th_output.jpg (http://s206.photobucket.com/albums/bb272/MaximusDesigners/?action=view&current=output.flv)

NAME:
bokeh

WIP THREAD:
FXWars! cannon fire!: Bokeh (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=139&t=531703)
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
i guess i am new to all these concepts... but i guess i should also be saying the same thing, feel free to you tube my video...:)
my final entry


ANIMATION LINK (~13mb):
http://s206.photobucket.com/albums/bb272/MaximusDesigners/?action=view&current=output.flv
MIRROR LINK:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=be2ZHqZRjig (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=be2ZHqZRjig)

[RobertoOrtiz]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b216/robertoortiz1/cgtalk/Image14.jpg (http://www.martinromerovfx.com/quic...annon640480.mov)
NAME:
Martin Romero

WIP THREAD:
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthr...?f=139&t=530641

SHORT DESCRIPTION:
Free Form
The concept changed a bit from the original however, I do like the way this
one came out. The Final entry is based on the movie Gettysburg. I used Particle
Dynamics (sprites) for the two kinds of smoke. To rendered this out using
Maya Software Render and hardware render buffer. I am in the middle of graduation so I didn't really put
much effort on the lighting nor texturing however, I am glad that I was able to participate on this one. I composited the smoke with the cannons and the background in AF.

ANIMATION LINK:

Mb 4.08 version Quicktime movie
http://www.martinromerovfx.com/quic...annon640480.mov (http://www.martinromerovfx.com/quicktime/MartinRomeroFX_WARS_cannon640480.mov)


Cheers,

Martin

[RobertoOrtiz]

We are live!
-R

[Archetype]

my vote goes to Donovan Rens (Anesthaesia) and his wonderfull ship animation! man i totaly belived the shot!
good job

[ivanisavich]

Warning:

DO NOT INSTALL THE DOWNLOAD PLUGIN FROM THE SITE THAT TARGUS' ENTRY LINKS TO

After installing the plugin needed to access the download (as instructed on the website), the plugin has repeatedly attempted to install malware on my computer.

[mustan9]

Amazing work guys! These look very well done.

@Paul Jewel - Nicely done. I like the feel and style.

@Bortnichenko Dmitry - Couldn't get it to download. Send me an e-mail with the video attached as a ZIP file, and I will post a mirror link for you.

@HappyCalaveras - Looks a little ghostly and heavy. Good effort.

@tauism - Nice simulation. I think if your going to do slow motion, then it has to be bang on perfect. It was a little off for me.

@Donovan Rens - Over all excellent production. The style, and feeling of completeness is great. The impact on the castle at the end looks amazing.

@Rodney Costa - Really good simulation. One of the better canon fires of the contest I've seen so far.

@Kogden - Good simulation.

@Gaetano Consiglio - Good style and motion, but the canon fire looks like it would miss it's target.

@Tom Miller - Wow! I loved this one. Great style, music, sound effects, and over all feeling. The canon fire simulation just wasn't winning level, but I'd put you in second place.

Congrats to everyone!

BEST SIMULATION: Donovan Rens

[Scob]

For me the best simulation is : Donovan Rens (Anesthaesia) .
Really nice job !

[jigu]

oops i didn't check mirror links for "Donovan Rens"

My all votes goes to "Donovan Rens" .

[nitrocom]

My, my, my...

It's very good to see those kinds of entries in here :) Perfect guys, congrats to everyone who did those animations... (I hope I'll be able to join next one)

But at the end, to be honest, not one but three candidates take my vote here and guys I'm sorry I cant decide who is the best:

Donovan Rens, Gaetano Consiglio, Tom Miller

Those three are the best of those movies!!! I'm really sorry about being confused about that but it's a truth that I cant decide!!!

Anyway, again congrats to everyone...

[Alpha-Leader]

Best simulation : Donovan Rens (Anesthaesia) .

[Silverwing]

Best simulation: Donovan Rens (Anesthaesia)

All others, also great work... Stunning Results

[gra7]

Best simulation : Rodney Costa.

[nelson1979]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b216/robertoortiz1/cgtalk/Imag10.jpg (http://www.pixpost.com.br/rodney/FX_WARS.mov)
[/url][url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAHhy4L9Aio"]
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAHhy4L9Aio)Rodney Costa
WIP THREAD:
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthr...?f=139&t=529365 (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=139&t=529365)
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
Animation and Render in Maya. Simulation in Max9. Composition in Fusion.
ANIMATION LINK:
10Mb version
http://www.pixpost.com.br/rodney/FX_WARS_mini.mov (http://www.pixpost.com.br/rodney/FX_WARS_mini.mov)
33Mb version
http://www.pixpost.com.br/rodney/FX_WARS.mov



I VOTE RODNEY

[wreath]

Best simulation Donovan Rens (Anesthaesia)

[leprinoxyz]

the best simulation is the simulation of GAETANO CONSIGLIO (pitanello). the smoke is amazing.

[malibubob]

Donovan Rens (Anesthaesia)

[MartinRomero]

Gaetano Consiglio

[geverino]

Gaetano Consiglio

[Diabolos]

The entries really were all well done - great job guys. It is a really tough call, but I would like to go with:


Best simulation: Donovan Rens (Anesthaesia)

D,

[GuIdO2]

Gaetano Consiglio

[cincillino]

Gaetano Consiglio rulez!

[Farins]

For the FX i vote for Gaetano Consiglio. i like also the environment and idea

[targus]

*********...
Ok there is my animation on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0RKFr6CjL4

My vote goes to tauism.

And i think it's not a competition when someone have access to some powerful plug-ins and some one not.

[Anesthaesia]

I would like to vote for Tom Miller

The reason for this is that as well as being a great shot, he also successfully fulfilled the challenge requirements.

I would also like to add a reply to targus's comment - I have seen people create very poor quality work using the most expensive tools and plug-ins (just see YouTube), and some amazing work using nothing but the standard tools available in a product. It's all about what you do with them, and doing a bit of research on what you are trying to achieve. While having them does help, they don't necessarily guarantee that the work will be of the highest possible quality.

Anyway, thanks for all the comments and votes guys.

Cheers,
D

[pitanello]

My vote goes to Donovan Rens (Anesthaesia)
the best simulation :thumbsup:
Gaetano

[Cryptite]

I vote for Donovan Rens.

I enjoy my entry, and think I did fairly well on it, but I let the true purpose of the challenge get out of my hands and rather than focus on that true simulation of the cannon fire, i opted for more pzazz on the rest of the entry. Donovan kept the challenge rules in sight and did very well on it.

[RobertoOrtiz]

*********...
Ok there is my animation on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0RKFr6CjL4

My vote goes to tauism.

And i think it's not a competition when someone have access to some powerful plug-ins and some one not.
I am updating your entry right now.

BTW you should be proud of your work.
Your entry is VERY good.

-R

[Voron]

Did anyone else get click happy and got caught my Targus' sites Malware?

Not casting blame or anything but I'm throwing EVERYTHING I got at it and its not letting up. Just need a little help.

Nice animation By the way Targus. Inspite of everything (GRRRRRRRRR) I'm nominating you as the best in show for the cannon animation. I liked the dynamic of the kickback and particle effects of the cannon fire.

I vote for TARGUS
*reaches back & smacks Targus in the back of the head*

Up to my neck in spyware!!!

[VirtualFM]

Congratulations to all, it's been difficult to choose the best out of you and it was really fun to see them all.

There is much to take in consideration, but overall what giv3s more impact is Donovan Rens - Anesthaesia.

Second place I loved Gaetano Consiglio. Very fast shot as it should be and the smoke dissipating in the strong wind is great, I think. The sound also helped!

As for simulation, Bortnichenko Dmitry (Targus) is very good.

[maksy]

Donovan Rens amazing work...

[nickmarshallvfx]

I think my vote has to go to Donovan Rens. Really great work!
In close second was Gaetano Consiglio, and I have to say, that is fantastic sportsmanship to vote for the guy who is competing for first place against you Pitanello.
Congrats to all entrants. Great work, and good to see so many people get involved.

Nick

[prezoto]

I vote for Rodney Costa. Best simulation.

[CobraX]

Best Simulation: Donovan Rens (Anesthaesia)

[Ciambellina00]

My vote goes to GAETANO CONSIGLIO.....
love him and his work :applause: :applause: :applause:

[DaveWortley]

Best Simulation : Donovan Rens - Anesthaesia

[pritishd]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b216/robertoortiz1/cgtalk/fx.jpg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0RKFr6CjL4)

Warning:

UPDATED!


NAME:
Bortnichenko Dmitry (Targus)
WIP THREAD:
FXWars! Cannon Fire! - Targus (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=139&t=532238)
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
It's a 107 mm. protection and assault cannon, constructed in 1877.
ANIMATION LINK:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0RKFr6CjL4



My vote goes to Bortnichenko Dmitry (Targus). I like the flash that comes out before the canon and smoke.

[HappyCalaveras]

My vote for best simulation is Donovan Rens (Anesthaesia) - excellent work on simulating multiple cannons, and the volumetric explosion for the impact looked really good as well.

I only had time to work on the smoke itself, but props to everyone who was able to put in textures, environments, and even sound effects and music - great work!

[raca]

I vote 4 Bortnichenko Dmitry (Targus).
I especially liked the dust cloud beneath the cannon. Nice touch.

Great man!

[atom_up]

My vote goes to Paul Jewel, for the castle/war scene. The cannon fire/smoke is very believable. Great job.

[T-bat]

Best Simulation: Donovan Rens (Anesthaesia)

[RobertoOrtiz]

I am posting the results TONIGHT at midnight.

So if you wish to vote you have 12 hours from the Time of this post.



-R

[RobertoOrtiz]

Ok I added the votes:
Here is the winner!
http://www.cggallery.com/temp/fxwars/challenge15/cupfx.gif
Best Overall Entry:
Donovan Rens (Anesthaesia)


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b216/robertoortiz1/cgtalk/anes.jpg (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QU547D6Z)



WIP THREAD:
FXWars! Cannon Fire! - Anesthaesia (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=139&t=531427)
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
Here is my final entry - I have uploaded to 2 sites, hopefully whoever dislikes/has problems with one will use the other... :)
ANIMATION LINK:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QU547D6Z (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QU547D6Z)
http://rapidshare.com/files/5498799...haesia.mov.html (http://rapidshare.com/files/54987999/FXWars_CannonFire_Anesthaesia.mov.html)
MIRROR LINK:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=be2ZHqZRjig (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=be2ZHqZRjig)

Great Work!
-R
__________________
Vote Results:
Donovan Rens (Anesthaesia) -17
Gaetano Consiglio -8
Bortnichenko Dmitry (Targus). -3
Tauism.-2
Tom Miller -2
Rodney Costa.-2
Bortnichenko Dmitry (Targus).-2
Paul Jewel, -2

[Anesthaesia]

Thank you too all those that voted and thanks to Roberto for all the hard work put into another great challenge.

Cheers,
Donovan

[targus]

Congratulations !!!

[Intervain]

well deserved - wee it's like watching Horatio Hornblower - tallships are always good :scream:

[RobertoOrtiz]

It is time to talk about the challenge we just finished:
LESSONS LEARNED (Cannon fire): Lets TalK! (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=139&t=544033)

Would love to hear your input

-R

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