[color=white][u]CONCEPT ART BY[/u] JakkaS
Jakub Kasper
Wągrowiec, Poland
Model a fantastic character an animatable character creature based on concept art.
[/color]Imagine you have been comissioned to model a character for a new MMO called
Monster Realm.
Now show it to us.
First check out the concept art we have gathered so far…
Challenge #11 CONCEPT ART - Halloween b[/b]
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[i][b]THE CHALLENGE:___________________________[/i][/b]
Sculpt, in a period of 1 month and two weeks, one or more 3D representations of a fantastic character and or creature based on the concept art. For this challenge the flow of the geometry is importan becuase the character should be ready for an animation rig. [color=darkorange](And MAYBE we will RIG amd animate the monster in separate challenges…more on that later…ask me more about this)
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The idea of this “mini-challenge” is to simulate an impossible deadline for a project. The artists will have at their discretion how detailed the models they will be working on, what program they will be using, the amount of models, and if the models will be shaded/ rigged. But the model will have to be original interpretation of a fantastic creature based on concept art.
A big part of the challenge is that the modeler will have to sculpt the model basedon the concept art of the creature he or she wishes to model.Any questions about the creature should be asked to the artist who created the monster, who is no obligation to answer them. But at the end of the challenge the final model will have to look like a scene that we might see in a rendered cut scene for a Next gen game.
Some of the types of entries I would like to see all
from the following clans:
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[li]DRACO Clans [/li][li]WOLF Clan [/li][li]OPACUS Clan[/li][li]ANUBIS Clan[/li][li]NETHER REGIONS Creatures[/li][li]MISC Creatures:[/li][/ul]There are Three ways to participate:
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[li]Category I: Single Character : You may sculpt an creature with NO environment.[/li]Some examples:
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[li]A Vampire Lord[/li][li]A Vampire hunter with all his gear[/li][li]A Werewolf mid transformation[/li]
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[li]Category II: Single character Diorama: You may sculpt the creature inside the appropriate environment. [/li]
Some diorama examples:
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[li]A Guillman entering a lake[/li][li]The Frakenstein monster in the lab[/li]
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[li][font=Verdana][color=#ff8c00]Category III: Multiple character Diorama:[font=Verdana] You may do multiple creatures inside the appropriate environment [/font][/li][/list][font=Verdana]
[/font][/color][/font][i][u]THE CHALLENGE:___________________________[/i][/u]
So lets recap…
Sculpt an original 3d character/scene scenes based on CONCEPT ART.
The idea of this “mini-challenge” is to simulate an impossible deadline for a project. The artists will have at their discretion how detailed the models they will be working on, and the amount of models, and if the models will be shaded and or rigged.
The key is to sculpt good sculpting (good topology is a must)based on the provided concept art.
A big part of the challenge is that the modeler will have to work on work based on conceptt art. But at the end of the challenge the character has to look like the one shown on a Game opening.
CAN YOU DO IT?
What is the HARDCORE MODELING CHALLENGE?
The idea of these HARDCORE MINI CHALLENGES is to push the modeling skills participants while learning from the past. To get past preconceptions of the limits of digital art. To push digital artists into the world of sculptors & artisans. But we will have variety on these mini challenges. Sometimes we will sculpt a model based on a masterpiece, but on other times we might do Jet fighter or a landmark…
The only thing that will be consistent is the SHORT DEADLINES.
At the end of the challenge, the participant should have a finished collection of entries. Keep in mind contest of high difficulty you will have ONE MONTH and TWO WEEKS to do the challenge, but the rewards, even if you don’t win, will be your improved skills in speed and accuracy.
EVALUATION CRITERIA:______________________
Detailed RESEARCH, and attention to detail are key for ALL entries. Please before doing an entry do your homework.
The best model will be selected by an open vote
for these categories:
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[li]Best Interaction Between CreaturesNEW![/li][li]Most Faithful to ConceptNEW![/li][li]Best Environment NEW![/li][li]Best WIP thread NEW![/li][li]Best Topology NEW![/li][li]Most Expressive Model[/li][/ul]and the big one of course:
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[li]Best Overall Entry[/li][/ul]The winner will get bragging rights and a small banner
designed by me.
[color=darkorange]DEADLINE! Friday , November 16th 12:00 PM[/color]
YOU HAVE ONE MONTH & TWO WEEKS do the challenge.
RULES:
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[li]No work taken DIRECTLY from an existing tutorial. You may use an existing tutorial only for reference.[/li][li]You may NOT use a pre exiting models. All models must be done from scratch.[/li][li]An artist may change from a Single, Multiple whenever he or she wishes.[/li][li]You must start the model from scratch. No parametric models entries will be allowed(Poser). Also pre-made base meshes ARE NOT acceptable. The entries have to be done from scratch.[/li][li]WIP images are NOT only encouraged, but they are required.[/li]So if you start modeling with the box modeling method, we want to see the different stages of the construction of the model, from the base box to the finished model.
NEW RULE!: At least 10 WIP entries are REQUIRED for each model. If desired and animated sequence , done with Camtasia or a gif animation program should be enough to cover this rule.
[li]WIP thread should be posted on the Hardcore Modeling Challenge forum and should follow the following naming convention: HARDCORE MODELING!: HALLOWEEN MONSTERS: <<CLAN >>[/li][li]The artist also has to post total length of time it took to do and program used.[/li][li]Future topics for hardcore Challenges will be picked at random from the list on[/li]this >>thread << (The author will be given credit). So guys keep them coming.
[li]Post on this thread your link to your WIP thread and your FINAL piece.[/li][li]Only participants who follow the rules and submit a final entry will be eligible for the voting process.[/li][li]Any piece caught breaking the rules will be taken off the thread.[/li][/ul]CHALLENGE SPECIFIC RULES:
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[li]The artist whose artwork you are basing your entry will get CREDIT for the creation of the creature.[/li][li]The monster has to be based on NEW concept art created/ modified for this challenge.[/li][li]The monsters have to be rigged with proper topology. For the current challenge Imagine you have been given a commission for a gaming company to create high resolution assets.[/li][li]Humans can of your entry (Vampire hunters, vampires)[/li][li]Creaturel hair, Fur & manes may be done using hair shaders or you may sculpt it[/li][li]ALL MODELS will be done from scratch. Parametric entries will not be allowed.[/li][li]Participants may do multiple entries.[/li][li]You can sculpt your character in a neutral pose, rig it, and pose it OR you can sculpt your character in the desired pose. Your call.[/li][li]High res sculpting and texturing is allowed[/li][/ul]REQUIRED RENDERINGS:
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[li]ORTHOGRAPHIC RENDERINGS:[/li]Orthographic renderings ARE REQUIRED for EACH TYPE of entry and should be rendered at 800 x 600 OR 600x800.
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[li]The Orthographic renderings should be rendered from TOP, SIDE, BOTTOM[/li][/ul]
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[li]WIREFRAMES:[/li]A 3/4 wireframe renderings is REQUIRED for your entry of entry and should be rendered at 800 x 600 OR 600x800.
[li]TURNTABLE ANIMATION (VOLUNTARY).[/li][list]
[li]I recommend to aid the voters a turntable rendering of the model. It would have to be done in QuickTime or Windows Media at a resolution of 600 x 400 OR 300 x 200. The render might be done as a Quickshade or Beauty Render.[/li][/ul]
[li]BEAUTY RENDER.BEAUTY RENDER: [/li]
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[li]For each image you should post:[/li]
Title of Model Completed[Model Images]
Comments
[li]And should be posted on both the individual WIP thread on this master thread.[/li][list]
[li]Final RENDERS should be rendered at 1600 X 1200 OR 1200 x 1600 in JPG format.(Post only as link) A smaller 800x 600 OR 600 x 800 image should be posted on the threads.Please add a brief text description about your piece.[/li][/ul]
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[/list]REFERENCE:[b][/b]
Click on this thread for our collection of CONCEPT ART:
Challenge #11 CONCEPT ART - Halloween Monsters
it’s a good chance to learn a lot of things…