Uplift Universe - Video Entry: Juraj Molcak

#47

Hahah nice! So action packed…I think your timing is working well :smiley:

#48

Thanks Tyson! As you noticed there is many action and I prefer to have whole compact story within 30 secs time limit. Room is pretty short so it is kinda challenging, but hey…this is a challenge right? Glad you like the timing, nice to read that from pro :cool:

#49

Hey, looking good, the story is a bit hard to follow for me. Not saying it’s not good, just a bit difficult for me to understand right away. I had to watch it couple of times. But now I get it. I think you could tie in the “female” arms a bit better, show the girl sneaking up on him or something like that, but that might be a bit too much given the time constraints. I’ll keep an eye on this one, no pun intended. It’s looking really good, and I like the style. Keep rockin’

#50

Hey Juraj amazing style as always! Love the concept and the color scheme, expecially referring to the finished character entry…The story itself is very original too, only thing is that I don’t get quite well what happens to Lifterjoe as the flower attacks…
Great work overall anyway

#51

howdy folks!

@XminusOne - thanks for feedback. About the story flow, I think you had some hard times to get it because of rough animation and color look. It is going to be much smoother so more elements are going to be understandable. Dont mind girl’s hands for now, it is just placeholder coz I dont have them rigged yet. It will be some sexy move for sure, as you said, sneaking up.

@ThE-ShiFT - woo, ThE-ShiFT team is back! Glad you like my concept. When the flower attacks I want to have him just throw it away. There is nothing that can hurt Joe :wink: in fact.
Good luck!

#52

Looove that flower…
actually every one of ur concept so far…

Impressive WIP so far…looking forward to this thread! :thumbsup:

#53

Very nice!
Great!
this is going to be a grEat work man!
KEEP IT GOING!

#54

heh, I finally cross the “hot thread” line with this one :smiley: thanks for viewing.

@redCigarette - glad you like it. That flower is my fav character for this show too.

@mim-Armand - yeah, I am still happy with it. Hope the time presure will not make me rush in an important rendering/composition steps. Thanks!

#55

Software: After Effects,XSI

Getting closer…

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#56

On this small object, which is going to stay in action for about 1 second, I learned a big lesson - rendering passes are not always single click easy. I found a few important limitations especially when you are working with not typical rendertrees ( and I usually do :slight_smile: So after almost 12 hours of hell tweaking I decided to cut my rendering passes to - main, shadow, ao, masks… thats about it.

#57

okay, all elements for the show are now done. It’s about time to push the animation, rendering and postpro. 10 days left… hm hm hmmm

#58

Software: After Effects,XSI

I am currently editing MOf video but here is my finished video entry. More informations will come with next upload.

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#59

Hahah very nice…it was fun to watch! I like the text you layered on top…that combined with the speedy edits made it look like watching a comic book, which gave it an enjoyable tone.

Great job!

#60

Software: After Effects,BodyPaint,CorelDRAW,Photo-Paint,XSI

my finished CGChallenge XXII entry

concept:
As well as a movie trailer should catch your attention and make you want to see the whole movie, opening sequence of TV series should do the same. So I came up with this personal goal for the Uplift Universe Challenge.
My entry is an opening of “Adventures Of Lifter Joe” - new TV series wannabe. These are unordinary space adventures of Joe, hardworking human, who drives heavy load machines for Universe Lifters Co. across the galaxy. There, in such a “cosmopolitan” space everything is possible…

behind:
Wow, this is my 5th finished challenge in a row, so I am kind of happy and proud. I pushed my boundaries hardly again, learned and tried many new things, tested my skills in very limited space influenced by my professional and personal life. I am happy with what I brought this time. Hope you will enjoy it as I do.

thanks to:
my lovely girlfriend Ludka, I love you and thank you for all your patience and care. My family, and all folks who supported me around this challenge.

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#61

I liked very much,because is adifferent style and concept! Best to you!:thumbsup:

#62

@ ivanisavich - Thanx Tyson for your support during the challenge. I am glad you like my finished entry. Good luck.

@adib - Thank you. We both did choose a different styles and concepts. There is so many dark entries and they are getting pretty solid attention. So far it looks like mission impossible for my entry but I hope people will go through all “shocks and WOWs” to find some potention and art in this one as well :slight_smile: Cya in next challenge hopefuly! Good luck.

#63

Great work! If was fun to watch it. And one of the best making of in this challenge!
Congrats and good luck!
-BB

#64

Gratulations to your movie Juraj!

Looks total proffessional. I realy like the colors and the fresh mute.
Also the music is cool.

Now the complete film, please.:wink:

Greets,
eckart

#65

The design of your characters and the whole art direction is great. Very funny to watch.

Congratulations man and good luck :beer:

#66

i agree with JRBRAZ. it is really entertaining.
simple but funny, which i believe was a goal. good work!