CLASSIC SELF PORTRAIT
Model a Self Portrait .
Imagine you have been commissioned to model a character of yourself
based on a classic work of Art (from any period)
[i][u]THE CHALLENGE:___________________________[/i][/u]
[i][b][/i][/b]Sculpt, in a period of ONE MONTH , one or more 3D model(s). The original piece used for inspiration can be in 2d (a painting) or 3d (A bust or sculpture). An artist my be inspired by a style of art.
NOTE: The artwork you use for inspiration can come from ANY art period.
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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.
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There are fourways to participate:
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[li]Single Character :You can build a model based on a classic painting/ sculpture.[/li][li]Diorama: You may sculpt the characters inside the appropriate environment.[/li][li]Character sets: This type of entry requires you will try to do as many models as you can from various pieces of Art OR multiple characters in a art composition.[/li][li]Bust :This type of entry requires you will try to a bust of yourself[/li][/ul]
[i][u]THE CHALLENGE:___________________________[/i][/u]
Sculpt, in a period of 1 month , one or more 3D representations of a self portrait. For this challenge the quality of the details on the sculpture is important.
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.
[i][u]EVALUATION CRITERIA:______________________ [/i][/u]
[i][b][/i]Detailed RESEARCH[/b], 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][font=Verdana]Best WIP thread [/li][li]Best Bust [/li][li]Best Model Collection (2 or more) [/li][li]Best Diorama[/li][/ul]and the big one of course:
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[li]Best Model [/li][/ul]The winner will get bragging rights and a small banner
designed by me.
[color=darkorange]DATELINE! Monday, November 2nd 12:00 PM[/color]
YOU HAVE One MONTH to do the challenge.
CHALLENGE SPECIFIC 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 [color=darkorange]a character , a diorama[/color], or creature series whenever he or she wishes.[/li][li]The artist of the original concept art MUST BE given credit.[/li][li]ALL ARTWORK must be DONE FROM SCRATCH[/li][/ul]GENERAL RULES:
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[li]WIP thread should be posted on the Hardcore Modeling Challenge forum and should follow the following naming convention: HARDCORE MODELING!: Classic Self Portrait: <<TYPE OF ENTRY >>[/li][li]For each image you should post: [/li]
Title of Model Completed[Model Images]
Comments:
[/ul]And should be posted on both the individual WIP thread on on this master thread.
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[li]For each model 3 Orthographic renders ARE REQUIRED. These renders are for TOP, SIDE, BOTTOM views and a BEAUTY RENDER.BEAUTY RENDER: [/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.
ORTHOGRAPHIC RENDERINGS:
Ortographic renderings ARE REQUIRED for EACH entry and should be rendered at 800 x 600 OR 600x800.
- This means you need to submit renders of the from the Front, Sides (2), Back, Top and bottom.
[li]TURNTABLE ANIMATION (VOLUNTARY).[/li] - I recomentd 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]Please add a brief text description about your piece.[/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]Good Luck
-Roberto[/font]
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