Steampunk Myths and Legends Entry: Simon Joyce

#78

Cheers, Niall, as Fenris has been perhaps the hardest modelling task I have ever been given. I would like to thank Airflow and Simjoy for being there during the long hours to guide me when I’ve hit a brick wall. Oh, and for modelling the head as well.:arteest:

I would like to take this oppertunity to invite only the bravest of you all to join us for the last month of work on the Ragnarok project. The work that will be left is animation and rendering…

But understand that I am not asking for just anybody. We need those who are not just there as “moral support”, but have the time and dedication to knuckle down. I myself am turning away overtime at my day job to ensure this project gets done.

If you are for real, and have 3dsMax 2009, and have the time to work on this project, then please sign up right here on this thread. Skills in UVing, rigging, animation and rendering are desired, but a willingness to learn and determination to see a project through to completion are also highly prized.

Cheers.

#79

Ok, a few modelling changes to facilitate animation, but the front end has now been successfully rigged by Airflow. Just the rear end to do now.

#80

Another view. Fenris should be a lot simpler to rig given his different construction. Hopefully we will all be back on this full time very shortly …

#81

looking very impressive guys you should take this up as a hobby:)

don’t know if its of any use to you but the latest issue of 3dworld mag has got some centroid horse mocap data on the cover disk in fbx format.

keep up the great work:beer:

#82

LOL, well Craig you shall be seeing more of my “hobby” in 2009, right after this project ends in febuary. :beer:

#83

:shrug: i thought you were trying to keep that quiet mate …

in the closet, so to speak …:smiley:

#84

He walks … well he has the ability too, still got make him do it … you can lead a horse to water but …

#85

LOL, lets just say I’ve got a thing for Cyborg horses, Simon.:wink:

#86

:eek:

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#87

Hey, no Eqquss here mate! :slight_smile:

ok Hot off the press the shotlist.

RAGNAROK SHOT LIST
SHOT: 1
Page 1, boards 1-9

Wide shot. Fade From Black to Stars. Camera pans Down from the stars then Left across a landscape that seems to be quickly changing. From the Left, Slepnir(with Odin on back) rides Right > Left. Tries to
outrun rapidly growing stalamites.

SHOT: 2
Page 2, boards 1-6

Medium shot. The camera is at a low angle looking down the same path Odin and Slepnir are on. After a few seconds Slepnir rides over the top of the camera and into the distance. The dust drifts across the path in his wake and when Slepnir is about to disappear from sight, cut to the next shot.

SHOT: 3
Page 2, boards 7-9

Medium-to-full shot. Overhead shot of the landscape. Slepnir is in the bottom right of the shot. As he races to the upper left, the camera Dollys out. When Slepnir leaps over a fissure, cut to next shot.

SHOT: 4
Page 3, boards 1-6

Close shot. Slepnir - head. The camera orbits to behind Slepnir, first revealing Odin on his back, the Moon in the background. Over the horizon, and in front of the Moon, Fenris leaps over a field of fire and onto the tabletop, lets out a howl.

SHOT: 5
Page 3, boards 7-8

Close shot. Fenris head. The wolf drops his head from it elevated position to a low one and growls at Odin and Slepnir(off screenSHOT: 6

SHOT: 6
Page 3, board 9 … to … Page 4, boards 1-3

Close shot. Odin(head) and Spear tip. ). The Spear opens Its eye and the eye starts to glow. Zoom out to reveal upper body of Odin. He then raises his spear, which is now all aglow, ready to use as a lance. He throws away his Shield

SHOT: 7
Page 4, board 4

Wide shot. Over the sholder- Fenris, in foreground, snarling at Odin, who’s in the background.
Slepnir rears uo on his 4 hind legs.

SHOT: 8
Page 4, board 5

Full shot. Birdseye of Fenris circling on the tabletop, marking his territory.

SHOT: 9
Page 4, board 6

Close shot. Fenris’ eyes.

SHOT: 10
Page 4, boards 7-8

Medium shot. Reverse- Odin looking towards camera(at off screen fenris) with spear tip poised to strike. His eye grows brighter.

SHOT: 11
Page 4, board 9

Close shot. Odins’ eyes. Blue flame cascades into the air from it.

SHOT: 12
Page 5, board 1

Close shot. Fenris leaps forward, Jaws open wide. We see the fire inside him.

SHOT: 13
Page 5, boards 2-3

Medium shot. Slepnir is knocked aside. Lands on back, with Odin thrown off camera.

SHOT: 14
Page 5, boards 4-5

Medium shot. Slepnir rolls over and camera orbits to over left shoulder - Slepnir is now in foreground. Moon in background, Fenris snatches Odin in his jaws. And casts a look of warning at Slepnir.

SHOT: 15
Page 5, board 6

Medium shot. Moon in background. Fenris flicks back his head to start swallowing Odin.

SHOT: 16
Page 5, boards 7-9

Close shot. Odin’s arm. Odin releases the Spear which spins into the air. The camera tracks the spear, spinning with it.

SHOT: 17
Page 6, 1-9

Close shot. Moon in background. The Spear slams, tip first into the ground. The Tabletop Cracks. The camera Dollys out slowly into a Wide shot, the Spear still sticking out of the ground giving off a shrill ring as the eye closes and the power fades from it. Fenris slowly retreats into the night mist which envelopes him, the spear, Slepnir the tabletop and eventually the camera. Fade to Black

Fade to black.

Anyway, a Happy ans safe new year to you all.

#88

is that it ?

you make it sound so easy …:wink:

#89

Sadly, Boone has, due to personal reasons, decided to leave this project. Unfortunately this leaves Airflow and I little alternative but to terminate this challenge entry.

The remaining time is nowhere near enough for the two of us to complete this project to the standard we desire (or require) in the free time we have available.

We considered transferring our entry to the still image category, but the requirements are such that we would be ineligible, i.e. no team entries. Since all our assets were created by several individuals, we are unable to do this.

WE would like to thank everyone for their support in helping us get this far, and wish continued good luck to all those still competing. We will still be around to support other entries …

Thank you all once again …

Simjoy, airflow, boone

#90

Sad to hear Simon…

just wait to see the still image now… that could be great anyway…

I just hope you feel okay… and I wish you an happy new year… for all the team :thumbsup:

#91

To be honest, i don’t know if i can make it either, but hey, it wouldn’t be the first time the challenge got extended. It used to be enough for a 3d still image, but damn, for animated short it’s way too little. Just take a look at all entries and see how far they are from completion. There are a few freaks that got quit far, but it there are not too many, it’s a big chance we’ll see an extension.

And if it doesn’t come, well it should be a great portfolio piece with little effort afterwards. Otherwise all work is gone.

So my advice: Just keep working :bounce:
I’m gonna do the same thing as long as i don’t run into some major software probs again. I had one last week but i got over it.

cheers

#92

I know. Its how we feel. But I cant see how were going to get things rendered much less animated. every bodys busy. Ive put off one job for the challenge and Im starting a new one today.
So there just isnt enough time to get it how we want. We may continue just to have an end image.
some updates on fenris btw.

#93

Well, should you guys decide to just go for a still image and just update it here whenever you have the time… I would love to continue watching! Even if its not eligible for either challenge prize, it still helps support the challenge and keep others going :slight_smile:

Anyways I give you all 5 stars for the work you got done. It seemed like a major milestone that boone to crossed so… my props to him. Sim and Airflow… my hats off to you!

#94

I agree with Nico (Nothingness) - don’t give up, keep going! You have a great idea on your hands, and you have already created lot’s of assets - use them as good as you can, if not for the prizes then for your own showreels.

Our team have experienced the same crisis: one of our team members have decided to stop. It is hard to get over frustration at first, but, hey, how often we get to do our own things at work, it’s always somebody elses idea and “baby” we are putting our efforts into. And here is a good chanse to put our hards into our own idea!

You have done a great work so far, and, yes, we have seen deadlines moved before, who knows, may be you will still be able to finish it :slight_smile:

#95

Great models! Keep on posting!

We have also a big problem that our 3d artists are very busy at work so what we are going to do is to call some friends to help!! We have a lot of models to finish and each person will help at least with one. The main goal is to have a 30 sec movie to show so will will reduce some details to be able to complete this challenge.

Good luck!!

#96

Thanks for your support guys. We discussed things and all agreed that I should take the assets I built and make a still entry, which is what I did. I dont think it would have been possible for us to have done much more on the video entry as we did not have ther resources to get the renders out, maybey 3 machines between me and simjoy, and not being able to put the time in, though I spent most of my spare time on this, as did the others.
Anyway, Ive entered the Still competition. I think I got about a day left to get things together, Im posting a update so pop over and say hello. Thanks
Rob.

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#97

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