ZaneV
12-22-2008, 11:54 AM
Weekly Speed Modeling Challenge #0 - TRIAL RUN - HAVE FUN!
Notice: This is a trial run at the Weekly Speed Modeling Challenges so please don't be stressed if something is unclear as this is all new to myself as well. Make sure you leave some feedback, attempt the challenge and lets see how this goes! Good Luck and Have Fun!!
Objective:
Welcome to the first day on the job! You've only been sitting in your new cubical for a few minutes when your new boss walks in and says he needs a new Santa Claus model created for an animated Christmas e-card the company is going to be sending out to clients. You don't have to worry about animating it but he needs the model done by the end of the week. Texturing/shading is optional but not necessary.
Extra Objective:
Your boss has heard that you're a top gun at your job and realised modeling a Santa Claus in a week is going to be no problem for you so he has also tasked you with model a reindeer as a last minute idea for the animated e-card. Again, You don't have to worry about animating it but he needs both of the models done by the end of the week. Texturing/shading is optional but not necessary.
Deadline:
Two weeks starting from the time of the creation of this thread.
Time Target: Aim to complete the model(s) in 3-4 hours. If you are attempting an Extra Objective you need to try and limit yourself to the same amount of time.
Rules:
The objectives can be achieved by using any 3d package; there are no limitations on the tools you use or methods.
No work in progress models (meaning models already started before the challenge) or pre-made models can be used in or as submitted entries for this challenge; all work must be your own.
Work submitted after the specified deadline will not be valid.
You may start W.I.P threads for your work in the Speed Modeling Sessions forum to get feedback from the community.
Submitting an entry:
A thread will accompany this one which will be titled WSMChallenge: Example Entries (Example being the name of the current challenge) in which you can submit your final work and it will be closed on the deadline so make sure your work is submitted there before the deadline.
On completion of your objective you must submit the following in the entries thread:
- 1x Beauty Render
- 1x Screenshot of your work in your 3d Modeling Package
- Specify the following: Tools Used and Total time taken to complete the models
After the thread: WSMChallenge: Example Entries is closed a new thread will be opened which will allow the community to vote. More information on voting will be contained in that thread.
Participants who complete an Extra Objective do not put participants who only complete an Objective at a disadvantage in voting.
Voting:
Your submitted model(s) will be eligible to be voted on for the following awards:
WSMChallenge Top Awards
(Extra and Single objective entries are both eligible to be voted for these awards)
The Most Creative Craziness Award - Creativity Award
For entries that show creativity and originality
The Fast and Furious Award - Speed Award
For entries that have been completed to an high standard in a short period of time
The Top Topology Trophy - Topology Award
For entries that have been completed showing good topology
WSMChampion - Overall Best Model(s) Award
For entries that show a high standard of creativity, completed in a short period of time with the result of a good quality model
WSMChallenge Single Objective Awards
(Only Single objective entries are eligible to be voted for these awards)
Fasted Completed Entry Award - Single Objective
Best Overall Entry Award - Single Objective
WSMChallenge Extra Objective Awards
(Only Extra objective entries are eligible to be voted for these awards)
Fasted Completed Entry Award - Extra Objective
Best Overall Entry Award - Extra Objective
Remember: This challenge is about improving you modeling techniques and workflow so don't be concerned about shading and texturing.
I hope this makes sense and let me know if I haven't covered anything. Don't be too concerned about deadlines with this challenge as it is just a trial run to see how things go. Make sure you also give lots of feedback on the rules and how the challenge is structured so far. Every comment will help.
I'm looking forward to see some entries!
Good Luck!
Notice: This is a trial run at the Weekly Speed Modeling Challenges so please don't be stressed if something is unclear as this is all new to myself as well. Make sure you leave some feedback, attempt the challenge and lets see how this goes! Good Luck and Have Fun!!
Objective:
Welcome to the first day on the job! You've only been sitting in your new cubical for a few minutes when your new boss walks in and says he needs a new Santa Claus model created for an animated Christmas e-card the company is going to be sending out to clients. You don't have to worry about animating it but he needs the model done by the end of the week. Texturing/shading is optional but not necessary.
Extra Objective:
Your boss has heard that you're a top gun at your job and realised modeling a Santa Claus in a week is going to be no problem for you so he has also tasked you with model a reindeer as a last minute idea for the animated e-card. Again, You don't have to worry about animating it but he needs both of the models done by the end of the week. Texturing/shading is optional but not necessary.
Deadline:
Two weeks starting from the time of the creation of this thread.
Time Target: Aim to complete the model(s) in 3-4 hours. If you are attempting an Extra Objective you need to try and limit yourself to the same amount of time.
Rules:
The objectives can be achieved by using any 3d package; there are no limitations on the tools you use or methods.
No work in progress models (meaning models already started before the challenge) or pre-made models can be used in or as submitted entries for this challenge; all work must be your own.
Work submitted after the specified deadline will not be valid.
You may start W.I.P threads for your work in the Speed Modeling Sessions forum to get feedback from the community.
Submitting an entry:
A thread will accompany this one which will be titled WSMChallenge: Example Entries (Example being the name of the current challenge) in which you can submit your final work and it will be closed on the deadline so make sure your work is submitted there before the deadline.
On completion of your objective you must submit the following in the entries thread:
- 1x Beauty Render
- 1x Screenshot of your work in your 3d Modeling Package
- Specify the following: Tools Used and Total time taken to complete the models
After the thread: WSMChallenge: Example Entries is closed a new thread will be opened which will allow the community to vote. More information on voting will be contained in that thread.
Participants who complete an Extra Objective do not put participants who only complete an Objective at a disadvantage in voting.
Voting:
Your submitted model(s) will be eligible to be voted on for the following awards:
WSMChallenge Top Awards
(Extra and Single objective entries are both eligible to be voted for these awards)
The Most Creative Craziness Award - Creativity Award
For entries that show creativity and originality
The Fast and Furious Award - Speed Award
For entries that have been completed to an high standard in a short period of time
The Top Topology Trophy - Topology Award
For entries that have been completed showing good topology
WSMChampion - Overall Best Model(s) Award
For entries that show a high standard of creativity, completed in a short period of time with the result of a good quality model
WSMChallenge Single Objective Awards
(Only Single objective entries are eligible to be voted for these awards)
Fasted Completed Entry Award - Single Objective
Best Overall Entry Award - Single Objective
WSMChallenge Extra Objective Awards
(Only Extra objective entries are eligible to be voted for these awards)
Fasted Completed Entry Award - Extra Objective
Best Overall Entry Award - Extra Objective
Remember: This challenge is about improving you modeling techniques and workflow so don't be concerned about shading and texturing.
I hope this makes sense and let me know if I haven't covered anything. Don't be too concerned about deadlines with this challenge as it is just a trial run to see how things go. Make sure you also give lots of feedback on the rules and how the challenge is structured so far. Every comment will help.
I'm looking forward to see some entries!
Good Luck!