CGTalk - Biomechanical monster reminder

ndat

10-23-2003, 03:39 AM

Im so on it :P totally forgot. And Just looked at the page everyone did an excellent job, hard to judge. And Squidinc come here I have to kick you in the head, lol no I really want to kick my self but I'm not that bendy so displaced anger time :P.

Good Job Guys and may the best man win, trying to get my entry out !!! hopes I finish...

JuBecK

10-23-2003, 07:18 AM

i'd like to participate but have nothing done yet. 9 days isn't time enough for me, there is an idea in my mind i'd need 2 weeks at less. oneother time will be.

Cheers

sebek27

10-23-2003, 10:04 AM

where is squidinc's submission ??

jddog

10-23-2003, 10:07 AM

Originally posted by JoelD
Whats the point--did you see squidinc's submission? :surprised

mmm I'm a "beginner" in Cinema (just I do a lot of architecture with vectorworks and Cinema)... and I see squidnic submission... were is the problem ?

Everyones can take place and have a chance... so I will take mine too... :hmm:

just I try... hehe

;)

jddog

10-23-2003, 10:09 AM

Originally posted by sebek27
where is squidinc's submission ??

here:

http://www.renderosity.com/contest.ez?contest_id=239

:surprised: killa monster !

rocarpen

10-23-2003, 11:32 AM

Squidinc's entry is scary good. No surprise there, right?

:buttrock:

Halogen

10-23-2003, 11:35 AM

argh nobody has a chance with squid's entry....

nice work... :D

sebek27

10-23-2003, 11:45 AM

we'll see what pupii has up his sleeve.. i think he entered the contest...

jddog

10-23-2003, 11:48 AM

Originally posted by sebek27
we'll see what pupii has up his sleeve.. i think he entered the contest...

:surprised

Pupi,... Pupi, ohh nooo zero chances, hehe...

but I will did it ! :thumbsup:

jdd

WQP

10-23-2003, 12:10 PM

Trying to get mine done -hard with a baby at home - but it's coming...

Just looked at SquidInc's...ah well what would I do with $1000 Maxon credit anyways?? Hey wait a minute...

Cartesius

10-23-2003, 12:12 PM

Nice to see that we will have more entries to look forward to :)

/Anders

squidinc

10-23-2003, 01:10 PM

:surprised don't be put off just cos I entered, if Pupii enters we're all screwed :)

AdamT

10-23-2003, 01:21 PM

Now all's you need is Carles Piles and Bunk to enter and you can all go home. :)

jddog

10-23-2003, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by squidinc
:surprised don't be put off just cos I entered, if Pupii enters we're all screwed :)

hey squid, my congrats for your work, I find it wonderful :buttrock: !!! and I don't panic (lol) jus I do it !

Ohohh if Carles come in... but who is Bunk ? a link of him gallery?

ty

jdd

AdamT

10-23-2003, 02:12 PM

I don't know if Bunk has a gallery of his work, but he's the one who modeled Otto and Meg, and the one who did the Meissie tutorials on Maxon's site. The best organic modeler I know of working in Cinema.

jddog

10-23-2003, 02:17 PM

ty Adam

before i wrote Ohohh now I can wrote ouch ;) hehe

mimo8

10-23-2003, 03:29 PM

squidy´s entry is really breathtaking
congrats old octopuss

but the other 4 entries (don´t know if anyone is arround) ... I don´t know ... let´s just say they are not master pices concerning the light-setup
sorry but I never liked this underexposed scenes some people stick to

artemesia66

10-23-2003, 03:56 PM

hey, squid, your entry is amazing. (now i'm running scared :D )

JamesMK

10-23-2003, 04:12 PM

Thanks for the reminder! Though there's no chance I'd forget it - been checking the date every night since the start :D

My submission is almost ready... Ah yeah, Squidinc didn't make anyone disappointed, did he? Good monster show, dude!

the vapor

10-23-2003, 05:02 PM

Squidinc - you've got the gift, you really have. Incredible work.

flingster

10-23-2003, 09:49 PM

are plugins permitted?
eg ditools/xfrog/jenna? whatever...:shrug:

or is it a purist thing?

Cartesius

10-23-2003, 09:53 PM

Originally posted by flingster
are plugins permitted?
eg ditools/xfrog/jenna? whatever...:shrug:

or is it a purist thing?

Plugins are permitted. One of the main ideas behind the contest is to show what a creative mind using the Cinema suite of tools can do, and plugins developed specifically for Cinema are thus allowed.

/Anders

flingster

10-23-2003, 10:03 PM

that was quick...cheers...wasn't to sure.:thumbsup:

Cartesius

10-23-2003, 10:13 PM

Originally posted by flingster
that was quick...cheers...wasn't to sure.:thumbsup:

Yeah, I'm browsing CG Talk when I really should be sleeping :)

/Anders

Kotayus

10-23-2003, 10:31 PM

you know...its not the fact that squid entered that makes us all screwed...its the fact that he put a background in it, instead of just rendering an alpha...now were all totally owned :D

kiwi

10-23-2003, 10:48 PM

Originally posted by mimo8
squidy´s entry is really breathtaking
congrats old octopuss

but the other 4 entries (don´t know if anyone is arround) ... I don´t know ... let´s just say they are not master pices concerning the light-setup
sorry but I never liked this underexposed scenes some people stick to

Ya agreed :)

My setup - 400mhz Imac,512m 15 inch monitor - using XL7

I tried some area shadow and some better lighting but had to give it away at 17 hours render time and it was slowing even more,so thats the best I could come up with.I have a G5 arriving and 4g ram and 2 x LCDs,XL8 and BP2 soon so that will make a biiiig difference :thumbsup:

Even though I knew I was not going to place with that image,the modelling experience was great for learning new tricks and things,as I dont usually do bio mech etc.

Stu.

flyingP

10-24-2003, 07:17 AM

Originally posted by kiwi
Ya agreed :)
Even though I knew I was not going to place with that image,the modelling experience was great for learning new tricks and things,as I dont usually do bio mech etc.

In the end that may actually be of much more value than prizes Stu, and if it makes you feel any better I personally found your entry to be quite good, even more so after reading your set up. Quite liked Slouchcorp's idea as well.

Cheers.

kiwi

10-24-2003, 08:54 AM

Cheers bud :thumbsup:

Its more frustration then anything as I have to render region in small areas to see what am I doing and check lights and mats as my graphics card does not have enough power to properly update everything in the viewer window :D

flyingP

10-24-2003, 09:33 AM

Originally posted by kiwi
Cheers bud :thumbsup:

Its more frustration then anything as I have to render region in small areas to see what am I doing and check lights and mats as my graphics card does not have enough power to properly update everything in the viewer window :D

Yeah I can relate to that, you will find that the G5 is an improvement in that respect though. It can still take an age to render area shadows though.

Cheers.

kiwi

10-24-2003, 10:41 AM

Oh poop I was hoping a dual would sort that :rolleyes: .....

Have you tried the G5 Cinebench beta?

flyingP

10-24-2003, 11:51 AM

Originally posted by kiwi
Have you tried the G5 Cinebench beta?

Not yet, but I doubt my results will be much different from the others, I can at least say that I am happy with the machine, it's a big boost over my silver fast model, and what I am really loving is that it's actually rather quiet.

WQP

10-24-2003, 07:18 PM

Heh anyone else have this problem? My image is basically done - could probably use a finishing touch here and there - but it's just hard to say when "it's done" and when I should just "leave it alone"...

Good contest though.

flyingP

10-24-2003, 07:29 PM

Originally posted by WQP
Heh anyone else have this problem? My image is basically done - could probably use a finishing touch here and there - but it's just hard to say when "it's done" and when I should just "leave it alone"...

Constantly.

WQP

10-26-2003, 10:52 AM

Well last night I finally uploaded my file - I'd done 20 or so renders with slightly varying mouth positions etc....finally just had to send it off because every render was looking the same to me....

Cartesius

10-26-2003, 11:24 AM

Looking good! One thing, though -- you forgot to supply your real name :) Get in touch with me either via mail (cartesius@renderosity.com), in this thread or IM me and we'll fix it.

/Anders

WQP

10-26-2003, 12:17 PM

It's Quentin Preik (I thought it was in the submission)

Cartesius

10-26-2003, 12:22 PM

Originally posted by WQP
It's Quentin Preik (I thought it was in the submission)

You're right, it was there -- I confused your entry with another. Sorry :)

/Anders

ODoul

10-27-2003, 04:30 AM

Yes, Squid's entry is typically amazing but I wouldn't be discouraged (anyone). Ultimately, these contests for me are just learning experiences. Even if I don't win, I'm inevitably pushed to learn something or try something new which in my mind, makes me a winner too (even if it isn't one of the prizes I'm winning). I'm away from my "working computer" at the moment but when I get home, I can't wait to start tweaking my entry. Talented users always give me inspiration and the drive to better my skills.

Ok, enough sappy comentary.

3d_e

jddog

10-27-2003, 06:03 AM

Originally posted by 3D_Explorer
Yes, Squid's entry is typically amazing but I wouldn't be discouraged (anyone). Ultimately, these contests for me are just learning experiences...

Juste, je suis parfaitement d'accord !

Your right 3D-S, agree with you. That's the same for me. Like challenges I try to make all challenge that I can (and often challenge got no prize), but every time I still front a "problem" that I never face before... sometimes made something different is really good because we learn something new, ever...

jdd

JuBecK

10-27-2003, 07:15 AM

i've been working all the weekend and know i think i'll be on time but there is a problem.
i've just saw an entry similar to this i'm making so i hope nobody acusse me of plagiarism. i could send my w.i.p. to the webmaster if required.

regards.

jddog

10-27-2003, 07:20 AM

Originally posted by juan4d
i've been working all the weekend and know i think i'll be on time but there is a problem.
i've just saw an entry similar to this i'm making so i hope nobody acusse me of plagiarism. i could send my w.i.p. to the webmaster if required.

regards.

To be sure of what you can do or anithing else (to avoid to be disqualified) contact cartesius and ask what you can do before...

cartesius@renderosity.com

jdd ;)

JamesMK

10-27-2003, 10:11 AM

Argh! Finally got my entry uploaded... While working on this piece it became painfully clear that I need to get a decent PC some day :D

If anyone even mentions the words "excessive swapfile activity" I will scream very very loud for a couple of hours....

Good luck to all!

Cartesius

10-27-2003, 10:29 AM

Originally posted by juan4d
i've been working all the weekend and know i think i'll be on time but there is a problem.
i've just saw an entry similar to this i'm making so i hope nobody acusse me of plagiarism. i could send my w.i.p. to the webmaster if required.

I don't think anyone would accuse you of plagiarism but even if you're unsure I suggest uploading the image anyway. It will be pending until either audity or myself approves it so we will have some time to figure out what, if anything, needs to be done :)

/Anders

JuBecK

10-27-2003, 01:31 PM

i can upload because scene is not terminated yet.
i was talking about the idea, model is totally different but someone can tell i got this idea from this entry so if you want i can send to you some wireframe or similar.

cheers.

Cartesius

10-27-2003, 02:52 PM

Originally posted by juan4d
i can upload because scene is not terminated yet.
i was talking about the idea, model is totally different but someone can tell i got this idea from this entry so if you want i can send to you some wireframe or similar.

cheers.

OK, send me a wire and we'll take it from there.

/anders

Cartesius

10-27-2003, 08:27 PM

Juan, I've gotten your wire and also replied to your message but Outlook is giving me weird error messages about missing hosts -- let me know if you receive my replies, OK?

/anders

nimba

10-28-2003, 12:31 AM

boys and girls... i think this contest is over.. i just looked at squidinc's submission....

holy. crap.

ODoul

10-28-2003, 12:40 AM

There is still second and third place. ;)

JuBecK

10-28-2003, 06:56 AM

Cartesius i got your messagge. i'm waiting your answer from Eric.

I know squidic's job is very good but there are more prizes and greats modellers here. Conquest isn't "over" yet.

good luck.

borysj

10-28-2003, 02:36 PM

yesterday i've submitted my concept and still i don't have answer from contest moderators :hmm:

JamesMK

10-28-2003, 02:43 PM

borysj - Guess you need to give them at least 24 hours. There's only two guys handling it, probably in their own free time.

borysj

10-28-2003, 02:48 PM

OK
i've send my "monster" yesterday about 11 AM,
i was afraid that if is something wrong with my scene, i'll get information too late and i'll have not enough time for changes.

PATIENCE is all i need, :thumbsup:

Cartesius

10-28-2003, 02:59 PM

Originally posted by borysj
OK
i've send my "monster" yesterday about 11 AM,
i was afraid that if is something wrong with my scene, i'll get information too late and i'll have not enough time for changes.

PATIENCE is all i need, :thumbsup:

I'm sorry it has taken some time. I've PM:ed you about the reasons why.

/Anders

flyingP

10-28-2003, 07:16 PM

hehehe, 3d_e isn't that taking the squidinc fan club just a bit too far, nice model though.

flingster

10-28-2003, 07:30 PM

i'm confused...
(doesn't take much i know...before anybody jumps in!)

if i want to enter...i just upload my image..thumb..and description...right?

then if the mods...wanna check...how i did my magic..they can request my file...

or

should i zip up file/images/wires/thumb/description and mail a mod?

can someone just quickly clarify for me...tanky U
:thumbsup:

flyingP

10-28-2003, 07:38 PM

Originally posted by flingster
if i want to enter...i just upload my image..thumb..and description...right?

was all I did

flingster

10-28-2003, 07:51 PM

cheers flyingP...:thumbsup:

ODoul

10-28-2003, 07:52 PM

HA! I was waiting for someone to say something like that flyingP. Thanks. You're is nice too.

ODoul

10-28-2003, 07:55 PM

Do you think he'll autograph it for me. :blush:

JamesMK

10-28-2003, 07:59 PM

All you gotta do is ask, I guess 3D_e... :D

But that would take the fun out of it, eh?

flyingP

10-28-2003, 08:03 PM

Originally posted by 3D_Explorer
Do you think he'll autograph it for me. :blush:

Who knows if you ask nicely :) .

And mine was rushed but, what the hey, I have had a busy month so I am happy.

Cartesius

10-28-2003, 08:42 PM

Originally posted by flingster

if i want to enter...i just upload my image..thumb..and description...right?

then if the mods...wanna check...how i did my magic..they can request my file...

Yes, that's how it works. Your image will then be pending til we have had a chance to look it over and if everything is OK it will be approved.

/anders

bobtronic

10-29-2003, 01:45 PM

If I submit my entry on friday is that soon enough?
I started a bit late so I need still some time.

regards, Bob

Cartesius

10-29-2003, 01:50 PM

Originally posted by bobtronic
If I submit my entry on friday is that soon enough?
I started a bit late so I need still some time.

regards, Bob

Deadline is November 1, 2003 at 12:00 Renderosity Server Time (18:00 GMT). This is an absolute deadline and entries must be time stamped by this date/time. You should be able to make it :)

/Anders

flingster

10-29-2003, 01:51 PM

well this thread inspired me to have a go...awaiting judges approval...

good luck to everyone who has entered...there are some very nice entries.
:beer: :beer:

bobtronic

10-29-2003, 02:02 PM

Originally posted by Cartesius
Deadline is November 1, 2003 at 12:00 Renderosity Server Time (18:00 GMT). This is an absolute deadline and entries must be time stamped by this date/time. You should be able to make it :)

/Anders

Ah, good good. Its a close thing but I guess I can make it.
Good luck to the others. There are some nice pictures already
to see.

Bob

Cartesius

10-29-2003, 02:06 PM

Originally posted by flingster
well this thread inspired me to have a go...awaiting judges approval...

good luck to everyone who has entered...there are some very nice entries.
:beer: :beer:

Just got a notification that you have submitted an entry, but I will have to double check with Eric before we approve it, though. I noticed that you forgot to supply your real name, so get in touch with me and we'll fix it :)

/Anders

flingster

10-29-2003, 02:15 PM

Cartesius...PM'd ya...cheers.:thumbsup:

flingster

10-29-2003, 08:08 PM

well da bosses approved me...so thanks guys.
:beer:

sebek27

10-31-2003, 05:15 PM

hm.. i thought pupii was also entering the contest

Cartesius

10-31-2003, 05:41 PM

Originally posted by sebek27
hm.. i thought pupii was also entering the contest

The deadline for the contest is tomorrow, so there's still time.

/Anders

ODoul

10-31-2003, 06:40 PM

pupi? hmmm....I wonder what squid will do with his plug-ins. :scream: :scream: :scream: ;)

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