Sculpt [color=darkorange]a character/ creature[/color], [color=darkorange]a diorama[/color], or creature series based on the wonderful worlds built by master illustrator Frank Frazetta
Who is Frank Frazetta?
From [color=darkorange]wikipedia[/color]:
[color=white]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Frazetta
[/color]Frank Frazetta (February 9, 1928 May 10, 2010[color=white][1][2]) was an American fantasy and science fiction artist, noted for work in comic books, paperback book covers, paintings, posters, LP record album covers and other media.
" Frazetta has influenced many artists within the genres of fantasy and science fiction. Yusuke Nakano, a lead artist for Nintendo’s Legend of Zelda series, cites Frazetta as an influence. Fantasy artist and musician Joseph Vargo cites Frazetta as a primary influence, and his art calendars since 1998 mark Frazetta’s birthday…[/color]
Because of his outstanding contributions to the world of fantasy Art, Frank Frazettahas been chosen as the master painter we will tribute.
There are three ways to participate:
Single Character or Creature:
You can pick whatever character or creature you wish from his body or work.
Some examples:
· The Death Dealer: [color=darkorange]link [/color]
· Conan the Barbarian(Movie Poster): [color=darkorange]link [/color]
· Tarzan: [color=darkorange]link[/color]
Diorama:
You may sculpt a character or creature inside the appropriate environment.
Some diorama examples:
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[font=Symbol]· Conan : [/font]Link
[font=Symbol]· Earth Core: [/font]Link
And I dare anyone to do this one:
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[li][font=Symbol]· Conan: [/font]link[/li]
[/ul]Creature Series:
This type of entry requires you will try to do as many representation as you can from an individual Character.
Some of his character in a series are:
· Conan
· Tarzan
· Death Dealer
Bust :
This type of entry requires you will try to a bust of your favorite Character/creature, or a likeness of the master himself.
THE CHALLENGE:___________________________
So lets recap…
Sculpt an original 3d scene scenes based on the body of work of Frank Frazetta.
ALL MODELS should be done FROM SCRATCH. No premade (as in before this challenge) base models are allowed.
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 dynamic representations the work of Frazetta.
A big part of the challenge is that the modeler will have to scavenge all the reference he needs .
Another thing:
MODELING should be THE KEY POINT for judging final entries, not the shading.
But displacement maps are allowed in all models.
Note :You may shade and texture your model if you wish, but great modeling is what we are looking for…
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. T o 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 WIP thread[/li][li]Best Beauty Render[/li][li]Best Diorama[/li][li]Best Bustand the big one of course:[/li][/ul]
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[li]Best Model[/li][/ul]The winner will get bragging rights and a small banner
designed by me.
DATELINE:
August 9th 2010
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 creature, a diorama, or creature series[/color] whenever he or she wishes.[/li][/ul]GENERAL RULES:
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[li]Because of the HUGE number of files WIP are NOT encouraged, only final entries[/li][li]WIP thread should be posted on the Hardcore Modeling Challenge forum and should follow the following naming convention: HARDCORE MODELING!: Frank Frazetta Tribute <<TYPE OF ENTRY >> [/li][list]
[li]For each image you should post: [/li]
Title of Model Completed[Model Images]
Comments:
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[/list]And should be posted on both the individual WIP thread 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:
Orthographic 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 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]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
External links
[color=darkorange]REFERENCE:
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[li]Frank Frazetta at the Internet Movie Database[/li][li]Unofficial Frank Frazetta Fantasy Art Gallery[/li][li]Frank Frazetta gallery at American Art Archives (fan site)[/li][li]Frank Frazetta gallery at Museum Syndicate[/li][/ul]
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