The Foundry MODO: Time Travel Challenge - Support Thread

[emmafoundry]

Hi, two questions:

1. Can I use Mesh Fusion (modo plugin) to model the time machine?
2. Can I use World machine to generate a mountain map for my environment (which will be then textured and rendered in modo)

Thanks!

Yep all sounds good!

[emmafoundry]

Hi

I’m hoping to make an advert, but want to check if collaboration is ok.

For example I’d like to shoot live action and greenscreens, then composite-in modo rendered elements using nuke, but obviously I can’t be the actor, operate the camera hold up the green screen, do the sound etc all at the same time, so I’d like to involve my friends.

Dante

That would be perfectly fine, just make sure you credit everyone involved of course. Also, the prizes won’t increase, so keep that in mind

[nathangowan]

Guys for the product design am i able to design a structure or part of a build or does it have to be a device you can hold?

[JanJinda]

I have added the following FAQ.

Q: Can I use other tools and software in conjunction with MODO?
Your entry needs to be done using MODO, but you can use other non 3D software. If you would like to use another piece of software from The Foundry’s collection http://www.thefoundry.co.uk/ email emma.handley@thefoundry.co.uk to request an extended license for the challenge.

hmm , that means no ZBrush I suppose. Hmm, quite a challenge

[rfspencer]

In regards to the TV Advertising category, what ratio of 3D to live action should we stay within? Also, would using After Effects for comp fall outside the only-Modo-for-3d condition?

Thanks! Psyched!

[CB_3D]

EDIT OK, already know where to post the WIP, so obvious,lol

[KRido]

I’ve installed MODO 801 this morning, i’ve downloaded the license attached to the email, but when i run MODO it says “MODO requires that a valid license key be on your system. It appears that your license has been corrupted or otherwise made unusable”. What i have to do?

[AbsorbentGhost]

Ive never used mode before but ive used other 3d software , this is a great time to push modo and see what it can really do . Learn and you go, i got the interface down and the tools. Now its time for the art flow .Lets stick to the rules , only modo .

[CB_3D]

I’ve installed MODO 801 this morning, i’ve downloaded the license attached to the email, but when i run MODO it says “MODO requires that a valid license key be on your system. It appears that your license has been corrupted or otherwise made unusable”. What i have to do?

You might have another lic file in your app data folder, probably maybe from an older demo?

[DanteHR]

Hi guys,
Thanks Emma for clarifying about collaboration.

I would have thought that as long as it’s totally clear what work the entrant has done in a breakdown there should be no confusion.

Thanks,
Dante

[BBrice]

Modo is only 64-bit, i can use Blender please ? ^^
I knew that impose the use of a software on a challenge wasn’t a good idea…

[shunter]

Had the same issue, but the very nice thefoundry support explained how to get Modo801 for the competition.

As HorrorShow stated you have to enter the challenge first, then you get access to Modo 801, the Samples and Assets.

Hi Alonzo;

I still cannot get Modo to work on my machine. I have a Mac. I can download all Modo files and open them until I try to register and I get to the part that asks for until I get to the ‘install to disk’ part. There is no file to locate and the temp license attachment is grayed out. Not sure how to complete the software install. Would you mind sharing?

Thanks, S Hunter

[keenly]

I get to the ‘install to disk’ part. There is no file to locate and the temp license attachment is grayed out. Not sure how to complete the software install.

Have you joined the challenge, clicked the ‘download modo’ and filled in the form?
After you fill in the form the license file with instructions are emailed to you.

[Nomad]

Hi,

Is it possible to use Poser for background characters? Imported, modified textured and rendered in modo of course.
Thanks!

[emmafoundry]

Hi,

Is it possible to use Poser for background characters? Imported, modified textured and rendered in modo of course.
Thanks!

That is totally fine!

[emmafoundry]

In regards to the TV Advertising category, what ratio of 3D to live action should we stay within? Also, would using After Effects for comp fall outside the only-Modo-for-3d condition?

Thanks! Psyched!

As it’s a 3D MODO challenge, you just need to keep that in mind as that’s the main element that will be judged.

You can use After Effects.

To be clear everyone, you need to use MODO 801 as your main 3D Application which you can download for free by clicking ‘enter challenge’. You are allowed to use other software too.

[emmafoundry]

Modo is only 64-bit, i can use Blender please ? ^^
I knew that impose the use of a software on a challenge wasn’t a good idea…

You can use other software, MODO 801 (which you can download for free by clicking enter challenge) just needs to be your main 3D application.

[JanJinda]

You can use other software, MODO 801 (which you can download for free by clicking enter challenge) just needs to be your main 3D application.

good news Emma, ZBrush back in the game. MODO + ZBrush is killer combination.

[BBrice]

You can use other software, MODO 801 (which you can download for free by clicking enter challenge) just needs to be your main 3D application.

Yes but my system is 32 bit, i can’t install it. I’m just a hobbyist, not a 3D guru with a war machine.

[CB_3D]

Yes but my system is 32 bit, i can’t install it. I’m just a hobbyist, not a 3D guru with a war machine.

There´s a Modo linux version, so you could install one of the free linux distros to run it.