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Cartesius
10-01-2003, 12:57 PM
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Cinema 4D contest at Renderosity.com!

Today, October 1st, we launched a new Cinema 4D contest at Renderosity.com entitled "Biomechanical monsters". In the future, classical monsters like werewolves, vampires, mummys and trolls are truly a thing of the past. The monsters in the future are biomechanically enhanced in various ways - part organic, part mechanic and equipped with devices like hydraulic claws, mechanical arms, biomechanical armour, infrared sensors, and so on.

The task in this contest is to create your vision of a biomechanical monster. Try to be as unique and creative as possible. This creature must be visibly organic in appearance but the biomechanical enhancements should be a major part of it. The monster should appear in an environment and be posed in some way (i.e. not the Da Vinci-stance). The final image must depict at least ¾ of the complete monster and this means no close-ups of just a face or a claw – the monster should be clearly visible.

First prize: a $1000 Maxon voucher + Paul Everett's plugin "Visual Selector".
Second prize: Paul Everett's "Power Pack", €240 worth of Cinema 4D plugins.
Third prize: Samir Kharchi's "DPack Complete 2" + Paul Everett's "Visual Selector".

The contest starts October 1st and ends November 1st. In order to participate you have to be a member of Renderosity.com (membership is free). More info can be found at the contest page (http://www.renderosity.com/contest.ez?contest_id=239).

/Anders (Renderosity Cinema 4D forum moderator)
sebek27
10-01-2003, 01:37 PM
can you use the demo version of cinema for this contest ??
bobtronic
10-01-2003, 02:06 PM
Thanks for the tip Cartesius. I am definitely in - I want that
Maxon voucher :)

Bob
prayas
10-01-2003, 02:48 PM
Must join. Want to win Voucher. Need BP2 and some other goodies. Huuuaaaaaa.

The guys over there choose a very nice theme. hmm i have no idea what to do but there will be something i can model.

One question though: Modeling challenge or also textures and lighting and rigging?

If it comes to more than modeling then i will see some big problems between me and my voucher:)!

P..:
bobtronic
10-01-2003, 03:29 PM
Originally posted by prayas
Must join. Want to win Voucher. Need BP2 and some other goodies. Huuuaaaaaa.

The guys over there choose a very nice theme. hmm i have no idea what to do but there will be something i can model.

One question though: Modeling challenge or also textures and lighting and rigging?

If it comes to more than modeling then i will see some big problems between me and my voucher:)!

P..:

Got your PM prayas. Check your PM box, its full and I can't
reply. I will PM you later.

Bob
ShizamBam
10-01-2003, 03:32 PM
Does anyone know how long it takes for computerarts.co.uk/ to mail its mags to it's buyer's?

I live in AZ just so ya know an will I be able to enter with C4D CE6?
JamesMK
10-01-2003, 04:20 PM
Mmmmm..... $1000 voucher.... :drool:

Must come up with a concept.... Fortunately, I need a biomech monster for my short, so this really couldn't come at a better time!

But I need to sign up with renderosity... hmm... isn't that like, a bit, you know, umm....
sebek27
10-01-2003, 04:24 PM
got my answer, demo version can be used
squidinc
10-01-2003, 04:26 PM
cool :)
I'm having a go at this one :buttrock:
sebek27
10-01-2003, 04:28 PM
time to give up... squidinc just joined :D

I wonder if this has to be photo realistic, or if it can be on the cartoonish side ?
squidinc
10-01-2003, 04:47 PM
does it have to be one creature, or can there be a large number of them on screen?
JamesMK
10-01-2003, 06:22 PM
I can't really tell by that rules page if you are supposed to enter anything at all except for the final image?

The way I understand it now, you basically just shut up until everything is done. Is this correct, or am I supposed to post some sort of concept/story to signal the fact that I'm in?
xeno
10-01-2003, 06:28 PM
Originally posted by squidinc
does it have to be one creature, or can there be a large number of them on screen?

It wouldnt matter what u would do or make...u will probably win anyway ;)
squidinc
10-01-2003, 06:46 PM
Originally posted by JamesMK
I can't really tell by that rules page if you are supposed to enter anything at all except for the final image?

The way I understand it now, you basically just shut up until everything is done.

yup, no WIPs on renderosity or anywhere else ( this way is best I think, it removes all possibility of copying, the only way results with look the same is by pure coincidence )
ndat
10-01-2003, 06:51 PM
Originally posted by xeno
It wouldnt matter what u would do or make...u will probably win anyway ;)

Your probally right that squid will win, but as long as I'm around I'm going to do my best to give him a run for his money :p.

Yeah I'm calling you the best squid for now, lol well see :) grrrrrr....

Oh and I noticed in alot of your work squidinc there are flaws that severly limit range of motion. And the believability of your robots, the elbow joints in paticular stand out to me.

well looking forward to competing with you all, woot this is a good month for challenges :) go over to c4dportal as well if you havent, they have some nice weekly stuff goin.
bobtronic
10-01-2003, 06:54 PM
Ehm... speaking of contests the challenge forum at C4Dportal
is open. Where are all the challengers now?

The themes are:

weekly challenge - make the best hand you can
monthly challenge - a scifi landscape

here is the link:
http://129.125.101.174/dark%20project/index.asp

Bob
squidinc
10-01-2003, 07:02 PM
well... the renderosity one has a prize :shrug:
JamesMK
10-01-2003, 08:11 PM
Three prizes actually!

Nah, the only reason I'm in is because I need to build me a biomech anyway, so why not submit and hope to win some plugs?
bobtronic
10-01-2003, 08:54 PM
Originally posted by squidinc
well... the renderosity one has a prize :shrug:

Ok, thats reason enough.
sebek27
10-01-2003, 09:09 PM
classical monsters like werewolves, vampires, mummys and trolls are truly a thing of the past

would classical also include: king kong, dracula, Yeti, etc ??
is that what they mean by classical ? or is it just general monsters
JamesMK
10-01-2003, 10:12 PM
@sebek27 - Just think "avoid anything resembling any kind of monster we've already seen ever"... Basically.

Unfortunately, there's nothing new about biomechanical monsters either - Ever seen a Borg in Star Trek? What about the original Terminator? That aside, it's an intriguing topic - just love that sort of thing!
Cartesius
10-01-2003, 10:31 PM
Greetings, people!

If you have any questions about the contest, please feel free to post them in this thread or drop me a PM. I will try to answer as quickly as I can.

prayas: Modeling challenge or also textures and lighting and rigging?
A: Everything will be taken into account when judging so be just as careful when lighting and texturing as you are in modeling.

sebek27: I wonder if this has to be photo realistic, or if it can be on the cartoonish side ?
A: That is totally up to you. As long as it's a scary biomechanical monster we're happy :)

squidinc: Does it have to be one creature, or can there be a large number of them on screen?
A: You can have as many as you need but no mass scenes a la Lord of the Rings -- the judges should be able to actually see what you have done, to be able to appreciate the skill, so to say :)

JamesMK: Am I supposed to post some sort of concept/story to signal the fact that I'm in?
A: No, there's no need to do anything like that. Submit your entry when it's done, that's all.

sebek27: Would classical also include: king kong, dracula, Yeti, etc ??
A: Sure, but remember that it doesnt have to be classical monsters, it is not a requirement for the contest -- feel free to create your own futuristic nightmare.

Cheers and good luck to everybody who enters! :thumbsup:

/Anders
squidinc
10-01-2003, 11:48 PM
what about a monster being the central figure with other creatures or people nearby that are not monsters, like extra characters for atmosphere?
kromekat
10-01-2003, 11:49 PM
Originally posted by squidinc
cool :)
I'm having a go at this one :buttrock:

No sh*t! - as soon as I read the blurb on this one, I thought about you Mike! lol!

So what will you spend the grand on then?

:beer:
squidinc
10-02-2003, 12:05 AM
Originally posted by kromekat
No sh*t! - as soon as I read the blurb on this one, I thought about you Mike! lol!

So what will you spend the grand on then?

:blush: :D I dunno what I'm going to do yet, a month is a long time so I reckon I've got as much chance as everyone else :shrug:

*runs off to start sketching* :arteest:
bobtronic
10-02-2003, 12:17 AM
We have a real chance because this is not a pure robot
contest :)
Cartesius
10-02-2003, 09:59 AM
Originally posted by squidinc
what about a monster being the central figure with other creatures or people nearby that are not monsters, like extra characters for atmosphere?

No problems, as long as focus is on the monster.

/Anders
JuBecK
10-02-2003, 12:41 PM
what's about plugins?
Cartesius
10-02-2003, 12:53 PM
Originally posted by juan4d
what's about plugins?

Plugins are OK.

/Anders
JamesMK
10-02-2003, 02:06 PM
Mwaah haaah! I've got a sketch and I'm not afraid to use it!

Can't say anything of course, the NDA and such *sniff* but I hope one month will be time enough.... :surprised
prayas
10-02-2003, 02:22 PM
plugins ok! That was one question left for also. Hairymonsterthingywithmechstuff will come you way. Allready fiished a little concept drawing.

P..:
sebek27
10-02-2003, 02:51 PM
any free plugin for making hair ?
prayas
10-02-2003, 03:23 PM
only one i know so far is HairDepartment searching for their site wait.

Ok i got one for you

http://www.maxon.net/pages/dyn_files/dyn_htx/htx/58/00058_00058.html

Maybe this helps alot! Otherwise only shave there is but not free it is.

P..: :wishessebekagoodbattlebutwillwinthevoucheronhisown: :):)
anobrin
10-03-2003, 02:08 PM
Originally posted by sebek27
any free plugin for making hair ?


I like Hair Dept:cool:

http://66.70.166.29/motions/walkAE.mpg
nimba
10-04-2003, 05:30 PM
wow...

well if i didnt have to maintain a 90+ average in highschool, and didnt have a girlfriend, and had someone to actually TEACH me better cinema 4d techniques i could probably try to compete with some of the skill you guys got...

but since that aint happenin, i gotta wait till next summer
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