Sculpt a character/ creature, a diorama, or Character Series based on the STYLE of an influential comic book artist .
Some artists I would suggest are (and you may pic your own…:
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[li]Alan Davis[/li][li]Carl Barks[/li][li] Eric Powell[/li][li]George Perez[/li][li]Herge[/li][li][Jack Kirby](http://forums.cgsociety.org/)[/li][li]Jim Lee[/li][li]Jose Luis Garcia Lopez[/li][li]Moebius[/li][li]Mike Mignola[/li][li]Steve Ditko[/li][li]Tim Sale[/li][li]Jim Lee[/li][li]Walt Simonson[/li][/ul][color=DarkOrange]
[/color]Why do this?
[b]Instead of doing the 6,002 model of Wolverine, we can do a challenge that actually celebrates the art of the actual heroes of the sequential art field.[/b]
[b][font=Arial] So you are tasked with modeling images, and characters, INSPIRED by the style of a comic book master.[/font][/b]
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[color=DarkOrange] There are [b]three [/b]ways to participate:
[/color][b][u]Single Character or Creature[/u][/b][color=DarkOrange][u]:[/u]
[/color][color=DarkOrange]You can pick whatever character or creature you wish fromthe selected artist body of work.
Some examples:
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[li][color=DarkOrange][/color][color=DarkOrange]A self portrait done in the style of Mike Mignola[/color][/li][li][color=DarkOrange] The movie Version of Iron Man, done in the style of Steve Ditko[/li]
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[/ul]Diorama:[color=DarkOrange]
You may sculpt a character or creature inside the appropriate environment.
Some diorama examples: [/color]
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[li] The Fantastic Four inside the Fantastic Car fighting thr Monsters of the Mole…Done in the Style of Jack Kirby[/li][/ul][color=DarkOrange]
Character Series:[/color][color=DarkOrange]
[/color][color=DarkOrange]This type of entry requires you will try to do as many representations as you can from an individual Character done in different Artist styles
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[color=DarkOrange]Some examples: [/color]
Superman by Jim Lee, George Perez, Jack Kirby
[b]Bust :[/b][color=DarkOrange]
[/color][color=DarkOrange]This type of entry requires you will try to a bust of your favorite Character/creature, or a likeness of your Comic Book master himself.[/color]
[b][i][u]THE CHALLENGE:___________________________[/u][/i][/b][color=DarkOrange]
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[b]So lets recap....[/b]
Sculpt [b]an original 3d scene scenes based on the style of a Comic book Master.[/b][/color]
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[/color][b]ALL MODELS should be done FROM SCRATCH. No premade (as in before this challenge) base models are allowed.[/b]
[color=DarkOrange] The idea of this "mini-challenge" is to simulate an impossible [/color][color=DarkOrange]deadline[/color][color=DarkOrange] 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 [/color][color=DarkOrange]the work of Frazetta.[/color][color=DarkOrange]
[/color][color=DarkOrange]A big part of the challenge is that the modeler will have to scavenge all the reference he needs .
Another thing:
[/color][b]MODELING should be THE KEY POINT for judging final entries, not the shading. [/b][color=DarkOrange]
[b]But displacement maps are allowed in all models.[/b][/color][color=DarkOrange]
[/color][b]Note :You may shade and texture your model if you wish, but great modeling is what we are looking for..[/b][color=DarkOrange]
[b]CAN YOU DO IT?[/b]
[b][i][u]What is the HARDCORE MODELING CHALLENGE?[/u][/i][/b]
[b]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....[/b]
[b]The only thing that will be consistent is the [/b][/color][b]SHORT DEADLINES.[/b][color=DarkOrange]
[b]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 [/b][/color][b]ONE MONTH and TWO WEEKS [/b][b]to do the challenge, but the rewards, even if you don't win, will be your improved skills in speed and accuracy.[/b][color=DarkOrange]
[b][i][u]EVALUATION CRITERIA:______________________ [/u][/i][/b]
[b]Detailed RESEARCH, and attention to detail are key for ALL entries. Please before doing an entry do your homework.[/b]
[b]The best model will be selected by an open vote[/b]
[b]for these categories:[/b] [/color]
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[li]Best WIP thread[/li][li]Best Beauty Render[/li][li]Best Diorama[/li][li]Best Bust[/li]
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[color=DarkOrange]
designed by me.
[/color][b]DATELINE:[/b][color=DarkOrange]
[/color][b]December 15th 2010[/b][color=DarkOrange]
[/color][b]YOU HAVE One MONTH and TWO WEEKS to do the challenge.[/b][color=DarkOrange]
[b][i][u]CHALLENGE SPECIFIC RULES[/u]:[/i][/b] [/color]
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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 a creature, a diorama, or series 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!:COMIC BOOM MASTER Tribute <<TYPE OF ENTRY >> [/li][list]
[li]For each image you should post: [/li]
Title of Model Completed[Model Images]
[b][i][u]Comments:[/u][/i][/b]
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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.
[b]ORTHOGRAPHIC RENDERINGS:[/b]
[b]Orthographic renderings ARE REQUIRED for EACH entry and should be rendered at 800 x 600 OR 600x800.[/b]
[b]- This means you need to submit renders of the from the Front, Sides (2), Back, Top and bottom.[/b]
[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 this >>thread << (The author will be given credit). So guys keep them coming.[/li][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][color=DarkOrange]Good luck
Some reference links:[/color]
http://www.comicartfans.com/
http://kirbymuseum.org/
http://steveditko.com/
http://www.moebius.fr/
