speed modelling challenge week 1 - gyroscope

[Andy_k-3DT]

Time for a little challenging fun,

following on from the success of the flashlight thread we thought we'd introduce a weekly speed modelling challenge.

The "rules" are simple,

1, Each week we'll post a subject for you to model along with a time limit on how long you should spend on it.

2, spend no longer than the specified time on the modelling stages then render the image.

3, Post the image here along with your details, software used, time spent etc.

4, time spent on rendering or texturing is not included in the alocated period to allow those with slower machines to participate on an even playing field. What we are looking for is the quality of the models you can produce "under pressure"

5, if your model is not complete, you can still post as long as it's recognizeable:)

6, no cheating, we are relying on your honesty here and the idea of speed modelling is to simulate a "real world" environment. If you are working on a project and asked to show a concept model you'll need to be able to get somewhere near the target in the allocated time. Your submission should be a model created especially for this challenge and not one you have stored on your hard drive.

7, No limit to the number of entries each person is allowed as long as each one is a completely new model and not one that utilises bits of previous entries

I've had a word with Tom and he's agreed to offering prizes of a 3D Total texture CD to the best entrant. We'll judge it to avoid the voting process getting too complicated and winners will be notified by email.

so, here we go, with your first challenge

deadline - midnight GMT Wednesday 23rd June

modelling time - 45 minutes

subject - Gyroscope

Have fun

Andy

[invert]

I was wondering when this was gonna happen. And winning a texture cd is the icing on the cake, so I belive I shall be joining.:D

[invert]

Oh yeah, I have another question. Does making the materials count as time spent on the model? Cause sometimes it can take awhile to make the right settings to get the look you want.

EDIT: Oh yeah. second question...is there a 1 model per entry? Instead of posting multiple ones.

EDIT2: Cross out both questions. Im blind as a bat.

[Andy_k-3DT]

rules post edited to incorporate your points :)

Andy

[invert]

lol thanks. I thought I was going crazy there for a second. I decided to go back and read the rules again, and my suggestions where there and im like...wait a sec those werent there before. Thanks andy.

[Curien]

Great idea andy cant wait to get started

[Corky13]

Hmmm nice idea :)
but what is a gyroscope ?

[Andy_k-3DT]

what is a gyroscope?

"A device consisting of a spinning mass, typically a disk or wheel, mounted on a base so that its axis can turn freely in one or more directions and thereby maintain its orientation regardless of any movement of the base."

Sorry, my Austrian language is non existant but in German I believe the word is "Gyroskop"


now come on folks, it's not our job to do the research for you as well :)

Andy

[Chris-3DT]

Originally posted by Andy_k-3DT
Sorry, my Austrian language is non existant but in German I believe the word is "Gyroskop"

*L* :haha:

[cRaSh]

At first I wanna say hi to all
I´m new here

well i gotta question: where shall i upload the pictures? in this thread?

i´m a n00b in modelling, but i gave it a try.

greetz cRaSh

[Andy_k-3DT]

yep, please post your images here, no WIP images, just a final render or one you've done when the time limit has run out :)

Was my German correct Chris?

Andy

[Androgs]

cool entry, I'll join for sure:) , btw are post prod allowed?

[Andy_k-3DT]

no need for post production really, we are looking at the modelling and giving you a target of organising your own workflow. The render is just to show your work :)

Andy

[geoMan]

finally.....u listened to me.....i have been asking mike for lloong bout this....i am happy this is going on....

[Andy_k-3DT]

Originally posted by geoMan
finally.....u listened to me.....i have been asking mike for lloong bout this....i am happy this is going on....

it's not that we weren't listening just that we just didn't have the time to organise this and keep it running. We've had other competitions, there are more to come which we are organising behind the scenes, the forums to run and of course our own full time jobs to do.

Anyway, it's here now, so let's see a few entries and thanks to those that suggested it in the first place :)

Andy

[keescopyright]

WT* is a gyroscope?

[Androgs]

:) ok, this is my first try, 32 minutes in modelling with 3dmax 6.

[TheOne]

Here is my one. Hope it doesent matter that I used Andy_K's as reference... :roll: (But I cant get it as good as his :( )

I didnt texture it yet, but you said only the modeling is important. I will put some textures on it later. :)

Hope you like it...

3ds max 6
time= around 40 minutes

http://takuan.de/gyroscope.jpg

[hnbmilk]

This is not too good, but i will give this a try.

Time it took: 36 min

Programs used: 3dsMAX 4.2

[Black Hole]

Here is my entry
Modeling Time: 24min
3dsmax 5 Vray

The red disc is a lathed spline that was turned into an editable poly. The other rings are simply circles. Just so you know, it took 36min to get the textures the way I wanted them and 10min to get the settings for the render right.

[cRaSh]

well it took me 43 minutes

like i said i´m a n00b in this

[bunnybones]

Hey!

I just joined but I've been frequenting this place for a year or 2 now from 3dTotal. Anyhow I just wanted to say this speed modelling thing is an amazing idea and I'll definitely join the next one. I look forward to being a part of such a cool community.

Take it easy!

[Andy_k-3DT]

no excuses bunny, join in on this one, it was only launched today so there's plenty of time - after all it should only take about an hour of your time :)

Welcome to the forums

Andy

[David Ciprian]

If you wonder how dare I post such a crapy render, I have little time for any improvements...so maybe next time

3dMax 6, 26 min modeling time and another 15 mins for light tests and textures (which I obviousely didn't used anyway)

[Aerics]

Here is my work.

Modeling Time: 43min
3dsmax 6 FinalRender

[Segreto]

this is a pretty cool competition:) i think its a great idea, i've done speed painting on other sites but never really thought about speed modeling. should be able to find enough time tonight to do some modeling:)

[Drolith]

I had an idea for this for awial but I was thinking have a whole forum for it...where people do speed modeling and "battles"(see first link below to get an idea).

There is one Arena that I like to visit everynow and then to see what kind of art people have made but it is for Photoshop.

photoshop arena (http://www.flashkit.com/board/forumdisplay.php?forumid=77)

Do yourself a favor and check that out.

I don't see why we can't have the same thing just in the 3D world...I was thinking how it would work and then I ran across this thread the other day.

Flashlight battle! (http://forums.3dtotal.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=19125)

If you read through it you see...in a way they have a battle going on.

SO there ya go...I think it would work, I"d gladly join in the battles even though my 3d skills are...none existant, still be fun.

I would join in this speed modeling but Have to go right now...I"ll post later tonight hopefully, good luck to all and more importantly have fun!

later.

edit: Sorry bout that...links fixed.

[bunnybones]

the links don't work!!! pleeease fix them. I neeeeed to see them.
I'd totally join the photoshopping one post-haste.

[mr_demon]

hey, i got an idea of how u guys could improve ur comp:
instead of just posting 'the comp has begun u can start now' why don't u announce a starting date and time and only give away the theme when that time arrives - that way u don't have to rely on somit as subjective as honesty :halo:

[TheOne]

My Pc is currently rendering a textured version. Takes about 3 hours! lol :roll:

hey, i got an idea of how u guys could improve ur comp:
instead of just posting 'the comp has begun u can start now' why don't u announce a starting date and time and only give away the theme when that time arrives - that way u don't have to rely on somit as subjective as honesty

well, i think and i hope that everyone how joins this is honest.
it isnt worth betraying anyway, cos' there are no 'great' prices.

and i think Andy and Tom can figure out whether something was done in about 45 minutes or in 3 hours... :roll:

[light2k2]

Just finished my speed modeling :)

Modelingtime: 36 min.

http://www.secret-design.com/GyroscopeDone.jpg

[Andy_k-3DT]

mr demon,

I considered doing a challenge at a set time but then we have the problem that not everyone will be able to enter as we all live in different time zones, what suits me as the person setting the challenge may be totally unsuitable for someone on the other side of the world who wishes to enter.

It's a fun challenge and the prizes we are offering are nice but not really worth cheating for. Besides, if somebody cheats, who are they cheating? This is designed as a "real world" modelling challenge, think about it, a client calls you and says can you do me a model of ******* in an hour as I need to show it to somebody? In that scenario there is no cheating, you either do it or fail :)

We are trying to give people a chance to organise their workflow, improve their modelling skills and have a little fun along the way.

By not setting exact times when these challenges will be held obviously relies on people being honest but we feel that's part of the fun and as someone else has already said, we will be pretty quick to spot models that folks have spent 2 days working on :)

Andy

[Redregon]

i hope i'm not too late... just saw the thread about five minutes ago... booting max now...

if i am, well, it's still a good exercise.:D

[TheOne]

You are right Andy! :)

Here is my finshed gyroscope:

3ds max6
time for modelling: about 40 min
time for lightning and textures : about 30 min
time to render: 3 hours


http://takuan.de/takuan/portfolio/gyroscope_final.jpg

[oindypoind]

45 Mins modelling and Texturing
1 Hour to render
3D Studio Max 5.1 + Photoshop (Floor Texture)
Made me remember the old speccy game Gyroscope hence the floor.

[Andy_k-3DT]

Originally posted by oindypoind
Made me remember the old speccy game Gyroscope hence the floor.


I remember that game as an Amiga game - in fact I've still got a copy somewhere and an amiga to play it on :) - it was a variation on marble madness - now how many hours did i waste playing that game? :)

Andy

[Mr Majika]

Not as many hours as I spent playing Nebulus! wish my amiga still worked...still there is always emulation. Amiga Forever!

Fininshed modelling gyro, just rendering it nice to post...should be here shortly.

[ferdel]

nice entries, i remembered the game too!

will this design work???

used 3dmax 6
40 min for modeling
30 for texturing and lighting
1 hr render time

:) ferdel

[goronking]

its not very good, not even close to the standard u guys are doing, but was fun :) (until i noticed one of my booleans had foobed costing me about 5-6 minutes work :/). i'm not very quick at max at the best of times, i know a grand total of 0 shortcut keys lol :D but, heres my go, wont win, but a nice idea for a comp :)

Time: Modelling 40 minutes Textureing: 2 Minutes (max materials baby! :D) Render: 2 secs

edit: theres actualyl 3 different metal textures there, but the way i put the light and the camera kinda makes the blue look untextured lol

[whitewolf2759]

here's mine:

30 min for modeling,
20 min for textures,
5 min render setup,
20 min render.

rendered with brazil, on 3ds max 5.0

[otacon]

Heres mine. Took all of 45 minutes to do....that stupid middle pattern took forever to figure out. Lightwave 7.5, render in Fprime with hdri.:D

[theblade]

hi, this is my attempt at a gyroscope, hope you like it.

modelling: 40-45 min
lighting & texturing: 20 min
rendering: 16:43 min

modelled in 3ds max 6 and renderd with skylight

[Xato]

I'm gonna start mine tonight ^_^

I'm cookin up a cool design in my noodle... It will probly take me more than 45 mins to do (being a beginner and all) but i'll post it anyway if its cool. Its all about the process.:D

PS. All u guys rock, ur gyroscopes own, especailly that star one, that rules.

[juan]

hi this is my model i did it in 35-40 min. it was done in maya i will post textures latter hope you like it

[whitewolf2759]

I felt like making another one:

42 min modeling time,
5 min texturing
45 min render.

[MariusvZyl]

13 minutes to model. 15 to render and blur.

[Muhammad]

really love models guyz. i m thinkin of getting into this one. Just came to know, lol.
this is gonna be really interesting :d

[juan]

here is a five min textuer and lighting

[Andy_k-3DT]

I wonder if I'm the only one who's noticed a distinct likeness between Otacon's gyroscope modelled in Lightwave and this one for sale on Turbosquid from December 2002 ?

http://www.turbosquid.com/FullPreview/Index.cfm/ID/190560/Action/FullPreview.

If I believed in coincidences I'd say it was a miracle :)

Andy

[MariusvZyl]

Similar, yes. I beleive the reference might have been this:

[Drew Carey]

Now now Andy, I even own a gyroscope that looks exactly like that and have never seen that one from TurboSquid. The star figure thing is fairly popular, not to mention that I thought the design didn't have to be original.
Anyways, any idea what the next topic will be? As I can't get a decent gyro going.

[Andy_k-3DT]

tee hee Drew, yep, I know what the next challenge will be.........

but I'm not telling you until next Thursday :)

Andy

[Chan]

Hmh.. Let me guess.. Fully modelled (exterior *and* interior) and textured car in 2 hours and 25 min?

[Idan]

here is my Gyroscope
my render skills are not high so the render doesnt look the best but it isnt matter

I will probably make another one because this one is a little bit bored

35 min

[Tom C]

Deep in the bowels of some great big submarine or something, keeping it upright... a bit random.

45mins modeling time, Maya 5 and Freehand.

http://www.tomcowland.com/toms_gyro.jpg

And a shabby render after another 5 mins fixing the geometry, so itd work... hopefully it makes it make a little more sense!

http://www.tomcowland.com/gyro_shaded.jpg

:-)
Tom

[Motivity]

hey, here's my gyro

made in 45 min.
modeld in rhino
renderd with flamingo

http://home.planet.nl/~denek091/rhino/gs.jpg

[Idan]

another one I have done
40 min in max

[Cyrenn]

Not to great, Took about 45 Minutes. But It was fun joining in.

I used max 6.

[Blunkka]

Well the modelling process took about 40 min. plus posing and textures on 10 min.
I believe it's such a non-relevant time that I dare post it here. Made in 3dmax.

http://www.kolumbus.fi/blomqvist.maarit/kyroscope.jpg

[MariusvZyl]

Number 2

Modeling time: 21 Minutes.
Render and post Hours and Hours.:p

Max 6 and mental Ray.

[CHAINSAW]

heres my attempt wasnt so great so i didnt bother texturing.

30 min in cinema 4d

[Jpix]

Hi Im new to this board. Have been surfing 3dtotal for over a year now.. Didnt really get in the threedy until i saw this comp. I think its a great idea. I have to get some work out of the way first but expect my gyro soon.

[bekay]

Hi

There are some great entries here
This is mine made in 3dmax 4 in about 35 min including posing and textures

[legato]

nice gyros guys...heres mine
modelling: 35 mins
texture, scene setup : 5 mins
so thats total of 40mins
software: 3ds max
renderer: brazil

cheers :D

[Viper0]

Hi, my first one :D

Modelling time: 35 min.
Texturing and lights: about 40-50 min. (I'm a beginner :o )
Render: 23:37 min.
Modeled in 3dStudio Max 5

[Viper0]

sorry, no atached image :o

[otacon]

Wow, I honestly never saw that one on turbosquid. The reference i used was actually the one MariusvZyl pointed out. I might try another one today, these are fun.

[Sylphx]

wow, MariusZyl that last one looks really
good looks like a photograph!

[Lali]

Hi evrybody

I just want to know if we can tack mutch time to put material, render and set up the final scene after the 45 min. modling or just render it as is?

Thank's

Lali

[David Ciprian]

You could read more carefully the first post in the thread!

The time is for modelling only, texturing and rendering doesn't count

[Sylphx]

here is my gyroscope!

*edit* oops forgot to put time and such

time taken to model 33 min

max5 and Brazil

[chipnuts]

Hey everyone one. This is my first post. I've been trying to post this since yesterday, but my account wouldn't allow me. Anyway, this was modelled in 42 minutes, max 5.1, brazil 1.2, 5 basic primitives and no booleans. Can't wait for next weeks challenge!

[Segreto]

MariusvZyl, i really like how your render turned outafter your post pro, looks pretty realistic, good job

[chipnuts]

oops, nevermind....

[RideStowe]

Originally posted by MariusvZyl
Number 2

Modeling time: 21 Minutes.
Render and post Hours and Hours.:p

Max 6 and mental Ray.

i would really LOVE to see your rendering techniques in a tutorial, b/c i've never seen anything quite like it. its amazing the realism in it with the noise and the motion effects. if you have time to write a tutorial, i would be grateful :D

[Lali]

Hi everybody,

Here is my gyroscope

modelling: 35 mins
software: Softimage XSI
renderer: Mental Ray with HDRI

[chipnuts]

A newer one. Kinda simple. Just threw some textures on it. Modelled in 15 minutes.

[chipnuts]

TOON GYROSCOPE! Max 5, Brazil 1.2, Modeled in 20 minutes. Fun fun!

:D :D

[TheOne]

New render:

http://takuan.de/gyroscope2.jpg

[Nibby]

didnt have much time to do a good render but heres the finnished item.......(unfinnished). i still had more planned but i ran out of time.

modeling time: 45mins
texturing time: 30secs
render set up: 5 mins
render time: not long (forgot to check)


http://nibby.binary-people.com/wip/gyronib.jpg

great idea this thread....due to work i rarely get more than a hour at my pc anyway...may have another go before the 23rd

looking forward to next months

nibby

[chipnuts]

Nibby, that's a pretty cool design. I could see a ball of energy in the middle being fed and levitated by beams coming out of the innermost circle. Hope to see your next one.

-Chip

[Shadowhunter Da]

Ok, here is mine... total time 36 minutes (model and texture) using 3Dmax5

http://www.in-my-world.com/area51/gyro.jpg
http://www.in-my-world.com/area51/gyro2.jpg

[Phynius Gauge]

Nice models everyone. I just finished mine. Well, I actually finished it last night before I went to sleep, but Mental Ray lags :) .

Model: 40 minutes
Materials and render setup: 10 minutes
Render: Too damn long :D .
Photoshop post editing: 5 minutes

[otacon]

Heres another one.....
Lightwave 7.5
model time: 45 min
texture: 1 min
render: Fprime about 45min

[Phynius Gauge]

I thought mine was pretty good until I saw yours Otacon :cry: . That's what I call an Uber Gyro. Nice job :) .

[Andy_k-3DT]

nice one Otacon, I saw a picture of that gyro and wondered if anyone would use it as reference - impressive 45 minutes worth of modelling :)

Andy

[mike437]

All of the models that are posted only show the gyroscope so I decided to be different.

Total modeling, texturing and rendering
=32 minutes

[imp_02]

3DS MAX 6 30min

[RideStowe]

Originally posted by otacon
Heres another one.....
Lightwave 7.5
model time: 45 min
texture: 1 min
render: Fprime about 45min


:O that s awesome! the model and the render it rocks.

[ronrn]

Need to work on my work flow:)

TrueSace 6.6
modeling time 1 1/2 hrs.

[Phynius Gauge]

And another :) .

Model: 45 minutes
Materials and render setup: 20 minutes
Render time: 1:16
Photoshop: Two minutes :)

[TheOne]

I thought, that I had a chance... but now octan is here... damn!

*trashs his work* :grr:

[Idan]

Originally posted by Andy_k-3DT
nice one Otacon, I saw a picture of that gyro and wondered if anyone would use it as reference - impressive 45 minutes worth of modelling :)

Andy

Can you post the reference? I am also wanna try make this one
thanks

[Spaghetti]

Here's mine:
10 minutes modelling
15 minutes render setup

[Mr Majika]

Ok, finally, heres my attempt. been fiddling on and off for 3 days with the lighting and textures.

Modelling: 40 Minutes
Texturing and test rendering setup, about 4 hours in total
Final render time: 3 minutes ish (800x600)

System: Pentium 4 HyperThreading 3GHZ 512mb DDR RAM, Geforce FX 5600 with 256mb RAM

Heres what I used:

3D Studio MAX 6 SP1, a HDRI Environment Image for the nice reflections, Vray for render. Everything is box modelled primitives, and then cloned to make the rest up, which really sped things up.

Really enjoyed doing this, might have another go...!

[Mr Majika]

A closeup, from different angle.

[Mr Majika]

Since this is a speed modelling comp, thought Id post the wire.

[goronking]

Ok, my last one was poo, so i put more planning in, and made another one :)

modelling time :45 minutes (didnt quite get everything i wanted :/)
textureing+ lighting + camera poitioning 45 mins.
rendering about 10-30 secs per pic.

its all within a glass housing thingy that i made for it :)

http://members.lycos.co.uk/goronking/Gyro2%20-%20Cam1.jpg

http://members.lycos.co.uk/goronking/Gyro2%20-%20Cam2.jpg


http://members.lycos.co.uk/goronking/Gyro2%20-%20Cam3.jpg

and without the glass housing:

http://members.lycos.co.uk/goronking/Gyro2%20-%20MinusCaseing.jpg


the plan was to have it in a snow cone esque shape thing, but i wnt with the diamond shape instead, the center, the plan was to have a orb with an hour glass in it, like i have, but the hour lass is empty, i didnt get time to fiddle that :/ i made that up, so i assume it still counts :D

i hope they link :/

[Emperor]

Heres my little effort. Took to a more old styled ( i guess ) gyroscope.

Software: 3ds max 6
Modeling: 34 minutes
Rendering: brazil r/s 1.2

[Xato]

Here we go, my 2 cents (worth of modelling)...
I was goin for a modern look, but lost it with the stand... ah well, i was tryin to think of sumtin to stick in the middle but nothing came to mind.

Modelling, roughly 40 mins
Rendering, roughly .40 secs
Texturing roughly 2-3 mins

[otacon]

Originally posted by Idan
Can you post the reference? I am also wanna try make this one
thanks
Heres the reference pic i used.
http://www.dalefield.com/nzfmm/magazine/Gyroscope_ex_MM.JPG

[invert]

grrr....I cant seem to find 45 minutes in my life to do this...lol...my schedule right now consist of work, sleep, work, sleep, work, sleep....etc....damn my job.

[Idan]

Originally posted by otacon
Heres the reference pic i used.
http://www.dalefield.com/nzfmm/magazine/Gyroscope_ex_MM.JPG

thanks, I will do it also

[Tom C]

Hi Everyone,

Just as a matter of interest, is this a 'life-like' modeling competition, or just a modeling competition? Wondering as many seem to be recreating referenced objects, rather than more conceptual scenes. Maybe I got the wrong end of the stick. Especially as it is much harder to recreate something real, rather than me using the scapegoat of something that dosn't really exist.... :-)

Love the style Otacon...

Many thanks,
Tom

[Andy_k-3DT]

the brief is "model a gyroscope" nothing more specific than that.

Now the rest is up to you to interpret how you see fit as long as it's a gyroscope.

The laws of physics will to a degree limit just how much freedom you have in creating conceptual stuff - it needs to work, therefore it needs a large freely rotataing mass/object at it's centre.

Andy

[Tom C]

Cool, thanks Andy

[noouch]

Here some beginner work, modelled in 38 mins, kinda inspired by the ad on the front page of 3Dtotal
First post here BTW...

[chipnuts]

Here's another angle of mine. I added an Environment map to the shaders. Adds more color and life to my previous render. Reminds me of all the hours I spent playing with a gyroscope just like this. Great thread!:D

[Volubill]

.
Hello everyone !

This is my Gyroscope.

Modelling time : 35 mn
Maps, lights and render : 40 mn
Max 5 + Vray

C&C welcome !


http://www.ifrance.com/Voudjoujou/gyro01.jpg

http://www.ifrance.com/Voudjoujou/gyro02.jpg

http://www.ifrance.com/Voudjoujou/gyro03.jpg

V.

[Xato]

Hey volubill, that design rocks. I think i'm gonna go do another one now, and use it as some texturing practice.

[mike437]

This is another post completely made in 41 minutes.

[travis_jinx]

looking good, here is my little contribution...
not sure what this is all for ?

[travis_jinx]

untextured + wireframe

[chipnuts]

I like the concept and design Travis. How long did it take you to model that. That's what this thread is about. We're modelling gyroscopes in a certain time frame. Check the first post on page 1 by Andy_K for the specifics. Looks good!

[mayalino]

hi everyone,
my image is done in maya+MR in 25 minutes, 15 for model ( i used primitive object with the torus, only one revolve profile curve, and after detached in five parts, and one extrusion on path for very fast modeling ;) , for rendering i used one ramp texture, one map Hdri with final gathering (preview setting for fast rendering :D )

[cbaristo]

mmm,
does a gyroscope have any sense without gravity?
anyway, this is what my imagination told me to do.

soft: max 6 - vray - photoshop
model time: 45m
mapping and textures time: about an hour
postproduticon time: 15m

final picture:

[cbaristo]

claylook:

[Mr. Glass]

Hey guys,
First I'd like to say that there are some really imaginative and beautiful pieces on this thread.
I started modeling a piece from one of my favorite shows today, and it turned into a gyro. I disqualify myself in the competition since I don't know how long it took me, this was just for fun. With that said, keep'em comin' guys.

[Tom-3DT]

Great to see the amount of enthusiasm going on in here. Andy phoned and suggesed we give 'speed modeling' its own forum, which we will be doing next week!

Great stuff peeps

Tom

[TheOne]

Great idea Tom! I would be glad to see some more speed modelling challenges in the future. I guess I cant win this one, but maybe the next! :)

[Xato]

I think its a great idea, its great for n00bs like me too, coz i dont get bored of a project coz i cant do it very well. As i only have a set time limit to do it. It will also help my creativity with thinking of a sci-fi concept (i just like sci-fi).

So yeh, i cant wait for this speed model forum.
and BTW, should i just go and do the 3d total tuts on Brazil and that to be able to render better. Coz i have nfi about making cool textures and that. I've basically only been messing around with particle stuff the last 6 months. Still, i made a pretty butterfly for some chick friends of mine.

+ No prizes for guessing what one of Mr. Glass's favourite shows is :P

[CHAINSAW]

I decided to texture it after all.

[Jpix]

Here is my submission to the speed modeling challenge. Was inspired by the Gyroscope that is in the Event Horizon (Movie).

Modeling time: 44 mins
Software: 3d Max 5.1

Might texture this later...:roll:

[Nibby]

here we go with my second attempt. i got the idea from an old Dudley Moore film called best defence....with the dip-gyro they were trying to make in mind i made this.

modelling: 45 mins
texturing & material setup: about an hour.

http://nibby.binary-people.com/wip/gyro2.jpg

great to hear about this getting its own forum....its a cracking idea, i can see it really taking off....

great work too guys and gals nice to see so many variations on a theme.

nibby

[Tom C]

http://www.tomcowland.com/tom_gyro2.jpg

Greatly inspired by all the great images going up here, I thought Id have a go at another one. motivated by a bit of Google hunting...

Maya 5 and FreeHand. 47mins modeling.

Didnt have time to put all the fillets on I wanted, and a few areas are a bit lacking....

Thanks again for this great thread - Im just getting into 3d, so its good to have a focus to make you learn new tricks! And seeing how much better other people work is always keeps me on my toes!

Best wishes, and good luck to all,
Tom

[madone01]

im also new il give it a try :eek:

[Jojomondag]

Well i stoped because i do not know what a gyro is and how it works ; ( just looked att all your other cirkel thingys ^^ well i posted as faar as i could go modelling time 15 min Rendering time 45 seconds. and photoshop manipulation 20 seconds.

[travis_jinx]

Originally posted by chipnuts
I like the concept and design Travis. How long did it take you to model that. That's what this thread is about. We're modelling gyroscopes in a certain time frame. Check the first post on page 1 by Andy_K for the specifics. Looks good!

Ooops, I did not read the first page, was not aware that this was a full on comp, thought it was just for fun, sorry...

Took me about 60mins to model using this reference pic, found in google (work proxy denied me opening this to a full image...)

About 20mins to texture, light, fx and render.

[Tom C]

http://www.tomcowland.com/tomgyro2textured.jpg

A proper rendering of my second one. Quite pleased with how it came out.. could do with some dirtying up though. :-)

all the best,
Tom

[madone01]

this what we used to play with when we were kids back in the country it was made from lath pice of wood and a nail was driven through the center , the thread was wrap around the body starting from point to top there was a technique to the throw but i never matered it when done corecetly it would balance out and spin for a while maintaining it balance
done in cinema 4d
time 45 min total for every thing (model ,texture. lighting )

[Mr. Glass]

Found a pic of an old gyro made of wood, looked like something you'd find on an old sailing ship, here's my take on it.

Modeling: 1hr 41min (d'oh!)

Rendering: 1hr 39min (double d'oh!)

Time spent spinning in chair to understand gyroscope physiques: 3hrs 23min

Time spent vomiting: 3min

[legato]

Originally posted by madone01
this what we used to play with when we were kids back in the country it was made from lath pice of wood and a nail was driven through the center , the thread was wrap around the body starting from point to top there was a technique to the throw but i never matered it when done corecetly it would balance out and spin for a while maintaining it balance
done in cinema 4d
time 45 min total for every thing (model ,texture. lighting )

that i believe is a top..also a traditional toy from where i cam from...this one is for the kids...the real men version is flat with a diameter up to more than 1feet...anyhow the kiddy version is easy to master...once u master it u can pull it up and let it spin on your palm... :D

[andyrak]

Just something else to consider: the time to research what needs to be built. I know this one is pretty simple, but sometimes it takes a while to find good reference...

One thing that might be interesting is to actually post specs/diagrams of something to be built... then have one image emailed to you folks to be displayed after the deadline... I don't know, I'm just overthinking it ;)

Just a thought,
andy

[Andy_k-3DT]

I considered doing just as you said Andy, but at the end of the day it doesn't always happen like that in the real world and giving exact schematic diagrams will stifle the creativity we are seeing on this thread.

Trust me on this one, I'll try and tailor the weekly challenge objects to things that can be easily referenced (I'll run a google search etc first just to make sure).

Of course, things may change as this challenge evolves, but we want it to remain as fun and relatively simple for all who enter whilst everyone benefits.

HTH

Andy

[andyrak]

Thanks for the reply... It was just an idea.

I know you folks have enough things to keep you busy. Just keep doing the great job you're doing.

Take care,
andy rak:cool:

[madm4tt]

aWESOME WORKS OF EVERYONE... TOMORROW I START MY STUFF...

bYE

[dgaffer21]

This model took me the whole 45 minutes to build in max.
Texturing took me a little longer than that. I dont really know how to textue very well.
I tried to get it like that shiny metal, plus i dont really know lighting and global illum setups.
But i really like the concept of speed modelling, it a really cool competition.

Timmy

[Tel]

Great work people!

I thought the speed-modeling idea was great,
and instantly began sketching.
And now after looking through all these creative and fun posts, I definitely wanna finish mine.

:-)

My first post here.. hopefully there will be a second one shortly.

Cheers!

/Rickard
-----------------------------------------
my minds eye
www.antroia.com

[Major Tom]

This is my go at the gyroscope challenge.

Time to complete: 41:22
Time to render: 1:55

I used 3DS Max 5 and Fireworks MX to add text.

[And0]

Well guys here is my MAD Toy! C&C are wellcomed!Hope you enjoy it i made it for 40min.-modeling(cos i had to eat and :D ) 2h for lookin' and trying differnet angles of camera and light and stuff like that! Bye

My Gyro! (http://thebeyond.biz/and0ekca/gyroscope_PS.jpg)

[Gflargh!]

wow! this is a cool idea one simply has to give it a go :D

[Gflargh!]

Ok here's my entry

after 45min of modelling (stopwatch):

http://home.student.uu.se/d/daho5595/comp/gyroscopeClean1.jpg


and after some tinkering with textures for another hour:

http://home.student.uu.se/d/daho5595/comp/gyroscope1.jpg

and a wire can be found here:

http://home.student.uu.se/d/daho5595/comp/gyroscopewire1.jpg

G'nite (it's 5 am over here) :D

[ravenlp]

Here is my attempt at a gyro scope, it took me about 40 minutes to model, 30 mins to render my short 10 second animation...im just posting the pic tho

[Xato]

Originally posted by Gflargh!
Ok here's my entry

after 45min of modelling (stopwatch):

http://home.student.uu.se/d/daho5595/comp/gyroscopeClean1.jpg


and after some tinkering with textures for another hour:

http://home.student.uu.se/d/daho5595/comp/gyroscope1.jpg

and a wire can be found here:

http://home.student.uu.se/d/daho5595/comp/gyroscopewire1.jpg

G'nite (it's 5 am over here) :D


Dude, that is some sweet ass modelling on the interior part there. How'd u do it, perhaps a tutorial might not go astray, or if anyone could direct me to one, that would be sweet. I just like that look, its sweet.

[MariusvZyl]

Here is an antique Torpedo Gyroscope.
Not my cleanest model ever, but then again there was no time. I couldn't do any details on the base so I left it untextured.

Modeling time 45 minutes.
Max, Mental Ray and Photoshop.

[MariusvZyl]

Ridestowe, I'll see what I can do about a tut. It's all very simple really.

Old photograph:

[Phynius Gauge]

Nice one ^^ :) .

[TheOne]

Thats awesome MariusvZyl!
Please, please write a tutorial for us!

[Tel]

Okay

My contribution for the speed-modeling...
I'm not very good at it, so I really welcomed this task (and the ones that will follow).
Good practice!
:)

Anyway... a basic design really.. but no photo reference. (Pretty obvious when you notice how the middle ball is free-floating.)
The middle cage is magnetic, holding the also-magnetic lump in place.
(well, that's the idea anyway...)


Software: Max 6 and finalRender
Z-depth and Specular Rendered elements used to add depth and light in Photoshop.

Time:
Modeling 45min (clocked it with a 45 min music playlist... which is why I never added details to it... time was up)

Texturing and lighting 1h

Rendering 5 min

Cheers!

[funkyrayuk]

excellent comp, it's ideal for those of us who haven't got much spare time.
here's my attempt!
39 mins modelling and about an hour a texturing and lighting.
feel free to crit anyone.

[Tel]

I'll just drop the model here too...

[Tel]

Good job MariusvZyl

I liked the compact gyro you made, and I really loved the metal surface.

[Viper0]

My second one...

Modelling: 45 min. (some details are omitted)
Lighting and rendering setup: 20 min.
Render: 39:09 min.
Made all in 3dStudio Max 5.

[Honki]

Here is my gyro.

It sorta resembles the same type we utilise at my work.
(Humphrey SRG systems).

I ran out of time in the challenge, so I didn't have time to put it all together.

Modelling / Texturing - 51 min. (I failed!)

Rendering - 1 ciggy & 2 stubbies. (about 15 min)

[Aedilhum]

Well, there a quite a bit of nice models up here. I based mine off of one I found on google, I didn't have time to finish all the little details but most of the nobs and things are there. I notice now that another guy earlier on did the same one as me.

Modelling: 45 min. (some details are omitted)
Texture, Lighting and Rendering Time: unknown
Created in Maya 5.0 and rendered with the default software renderer. Used Photoshop to add the final depth of field and specular spill.

cheers, Jared Simeth

[TheOne]

did some more postwork, hope you like it! :)

http://www.takuan.de/takuan/portfolio/old_photography.jpg

Dunno why the image tags dont work???

[Andy_k-3DT]

posted on behalf of Erik Nausthaug who is waiting for his forum authorisation.


details

Made in 3dsmax 5.1
Render: Brazil r/s
Time: 30 minutes. (includes skinning, rendering etc.)

Erik "Dragefar" Naushtaug.

[Andy_k-3DT]

and another waiting for authorisation



32 min for modeling

Around 1 hour for setup the scene / texture



Max 6 + vray

submitted by

TzoTzul

[Andy_k-3DT]

and another as yet unauthorised member :)

entry from

Chris Mclean

Modelling time around 30 mins
rendering an hour or so.
Truespace 5.1

[Tel]

Really nice models above!

I'm a sucker for old style OR modern style.. so Honki's "ball" definitely get a star "in my book".

I'm just waiting for someone to do a Anime-Mecha style gyro.

:)

[claisoft12]

Here's my gyroscope. I joined the forums (which I've been browsing for some time now) so I could participate in the contests. Great idea! A comment: some of the submissions, while looking great, look more like orreries than gyroscopes. Just wondering where the boundaries are for future projects.

Method: max 6
time: 44 mins
setup and play: ~ 1 hour (didn't keep track)

No textures or materials on this one; I am just not talented that way yet.

[DigitalToon]

Created and rendered in 3ds max 5
Time: 40 minutes

[DigitalToon]

This is posted for mindfrell who's having trouble with his login so i'm posting it for him.

3ds max 6
45 min. to model and 45 min. other stuff

[dotzro]

42 min (w/o the texturing and rendering time)

http://www.second-reality.net/imgs/gyroscope.jpg

[Vinc]

Hello everyone

Here is my Gyroscope

modeltime: 43 min
software: 3d max 6 and mental ray
http://stud.cmd.hro.nl/0755174/3dmax/gyroscope.jpg

[Tel]

I don't know how it's been before on Threedy...

...but I get the feel that this "contest" made a couple of the old forum-lurkers (I'm one of them) more active.

And it seems quite a few additional members have arrived during this speed-modelling challenge.

That's really great!

good idea from the 3Dtotal Staff
and great work all forum members!

[normanknight]

Hi all!

Here is my try. It is not completely finished but its 45 minutes :)

Done in 3D Studio Max 3.1 and VRay Free.

Greetings!

[RideStowe]

Originally posted by Vinc
Hello everyone

Here is my Gyroscope

modeltime: 43 min
software: 3d max 6 and mental ray
http://stud.cmd.hro.nl/0755174/3dmax/gyroscope.jpg

i believe that this idea first came about on the cgnetwork. they've had a bunch of spedmodelling contests, its worth a look.

[virtualdreamz]

Here is My GyroScope with a little theme.

43 min Modelling
No textures at the moment... Will be up tonight...

[Andy_k-3DT]

just over 4 hours to go folks - remember, midnight tonight GMT is the deadline.

Andy

[Eternal10k]

nice work everybody!!

lets see if i can manage spare time...

[3Dragon]

Hello everbody!

Here is my contribution to the topic.
Modelling time: 45 min (time was running out but I managed it in time)
Time for setting up lightning, materials & rendering: ~2:15 h (I played around with some settings)

I think this speedmodelling thread is a very good enhancment so I'am looking forward to the next topic!

[Tel]

Since the last one I made was of a more classic style, I thought I'd do a more futuristic version.

Here's the textured one.
40 minutes of modelling
and probably about 1.5 hours of tweaking textures, trying out light etc...

Max 6 and finalRender

three minutes left until midnight here...
So I made the "deadline"

:)

Cheers!

[Tel]

And once again I also post the model

Had to wireframe texture the ball in the middle, since there's actually water inside.

Nighty nighty folks!

[madm4tt]

This is my GYRO...

Modelling Time: 45 Min

Modelling method: simply booleans, lathe & lofts...

SW: 3DS Max 5

Renderer: Brazil r/s, sanline 3dsMAX

I'm still working for Materials & Lights :cool:

[Andy_k-3DT]

OK then folks, deadline has been reached, no more submissions for this one please.

For details of the next challenge check the thread marked

"speed modelling week 2"

the winner will be announced in the next couple of days.

Thanks for entering into the fun

Andy

[Mr. Glass]

Ah well . Looks like I just missed it. Well here's my last gyro, no ref, just out of the old noodle.

Software: Max 6
Modeling Time: 44 min
Rendering Time: 6 min

[rifz]

I useds Maya 6 and mental ray to render, 40 mins for the model

Rifz

[rifz]

WTF!!!! stupid gmt time what a WASTE OF TIME!
thatsucks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


^%$^&@#%$&%@!#*&^%@#$(&^!@(*$^(*!

[rifz]

what a crappy time zone,, I can't believe I got screwed by a stupid time zone rule, it's not even close to midnight here!!!!


i wasted hours planning and texturing . Maybe next TIME there should be some info on what the hell GTM is!! and how to figure out what is in real time..


I already have the texture cds anyway,, I just wanted to participate.

#$@^%@#^%$

[otacon]

Calm down.
This speed challenge is more about learning new things and honing your skills rather than winning. You can still post your gyros for people to see.

[Mr. Glass]

I agree with otacon, I just barely missed the deadline, but it's not a big deal. These challenges are supposed to be practice at honing your skills, and more importantly, fun. If you want to show off what you made go for it. They won't be entered, but if you're proud of your work then show it off. Besides, there's a new challenge up, you've got 7 more days to do it all over again, but this time, get it in before 12 GMT.

[novoAlias]

nice work all

ill do this next one what ever it is methinks..

[Tel]

I agree with Octagon and Mr Glass (and Blackwolf!)
The idea of the speed modelling "contest" is to be kind of a carrot for all modellers.
It's just something to focus the creativity at.

For example, people have overshot the 45 min and posted their result anyway, so the rest of us can see the result anyway.

It's more about triggering each other into great ideas.

I've had tons of inspiration by modelling and by looking at awesome posts here. (Which reminds me, there are a couple of people here who really, to share with the community, should make some nice tutorials...) :)

And about deadlines.
I've learned through hard work that deadlines are the finishline that you can't budge. A professional artist respect the deadline and do everything in his/her power to make it (including double-checking when it is).

About GMT:
Time zones can be tough to consider, but hey, I live in Sweden and always have to follow other time zones, if it's in my job, at eBay, for contests, for meetings etc.

Here's the official link for GMT:
http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/

And here's an okay map, which you can download and print.
http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/info/timezonemap.htm

...so no one misses the next modelling challenge due to some time trouble.

Cheers people!
Good luck and happy modelling to you all.
Get going on that toothbrush!

[goronking]

yeah, i only entered cos i knew it'd be fun, no chance of winning, but a nice side distraction :) don't gett all worked up cos u didnt read andys messages :D

and GMT is the time that ur time is worked off of generally, hence whenever u install windows or whatnot is goes "GMT -6" etc

[Andy_k-3DT]

Yep, GMT is the "standard" by which all time is measured since it's measured from the Greenwich Meridian - 0 degrees longitude.

http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/

I actually ended the challenge using the forum time because I noticed it was wrong and thought that it was fair to all to end with a clock that was clearly visible

These things have to end sometime and right at the start I specified the deadline and as others have said it's just like working in the real world where you have to match your time with the "clients"

I've just spent the last 3 months working for a couple of clients in the USA and had to work on their time - so my working day with them was starting at 8pm in my time zone and ending at 5am.

If you missed the deadline, I'm sorry but there's always the next challenge and any time you've spent planning etc will stand you in good stead when it comes to organising your work in future - nothing is wasted, it's all about learning :)

Andy

[Segreto]

giving everyone a score and ranking would almost seem to take the fun out of the speed modeling. Even though i wasnt able to participate in this one, i see this a a good way to just get better at what we all love to do. The point is not to win and score higher than everyone else but to get better at modeling under pressure...and have fun while at it. you can still post your work in the forums... many artists will gladly give you their opinion of your model, be it praise or crit..

[Tom-3DT]

Calm down rifz, as everyone is saying its just a bit of fun - on with the next one i say :D

Tom

[Andy_k-3DT]

let's try and answer a few points here before this gets out of hand

1, Nobody was "screwed by a stupid time zone rule" that rule was clearly stated in original brief. If you didn't read that you weren't disqualified because of the time zone but because of your inability to fully understand something nearly everybody else managed with no problem

2, you can see how your images stack up against other peoples by looking through them

3, what are you suposed to learn? That's up to you, may I suggest reading and understanding briefs, planning your workflow, how to take a few shortcuts that save time, brushing up on modelling techniques, how to have fun with the rest of the community etc etc etc

4, why should entries that are entered late be included in the judgng? That's the whole point of challenges and deadlines. If you don't make the closing date or the deadline then you don't get to enter. do we have to judge every single entry even if it arrives 6 months after the closing date?

5, All future challenges will be run along the same lines with the same time limits and deadlines.

6, This is a fun challenge so organising a peoples vote would take too much time, Tom and me went through the entries this morning and chose a winner who's announced in the next post.

7, rifz. so far you have made 4 posts to this community. One was your image which was after the deadline and the other three have been complaining about the rules. Not the most auspicious start to your membership is it?

8, it's been said before and I'll repeat it now, this challenge is just for fun with the added bonus of a prize awarded to the best submission in the judges opinion. Agree with it or not I'mafraid that's the way things are going to carry on.

Andy

[Andy_k-3DT]

Let me start by saying thanks and well done to all those who entered our first speed modelling challenge.It's proved very popular and we'll ensure that it carries on.

We saw a huge variety of entries from all levels of modellers and using many different platforms. There were some very good models and some very nice renders and hopefully everyone has learned something.

As with all competitions there has to be an overall winner and after a lot of thought we've selected the model Chipnuts submitted. It's simple, clean and illustrates a gyroscope perfectly.

So, congratulations Chipnuts, if you drop either Tom or myself a message we'll arrange to get your CD shipped

Andy

[cbaristo]

congratulations Chipnuts

Andy_k-3DT,
give us a link to the page where the picture of Chipnuts is or post the picture again, I have not a fast conection to follow the entire forum once again looking for it : ) and I want to see the render.

thanks.

[TheOne]

Grats chipnuts.

But in my opinion there are some which are better morelled. Well...

[Andy_k-3DT]

it's on page 5 - I'll arrange a proper link later

http://forums.3dtotal.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=19458&perpage=15&pagenumber=5


Andy

[Segreto]

Congrats!

[MariusvZyl]

Congrats to everybody who entered and 'specially chipnuts.

I also had my money on another one, but all of them are so good I'm glad I didn't have to do the choosing:p

Thanks Andy for the comp!

[Aedilhum]

Congrats Chipnuts! Nicely done. :D Yours was deffinetly in among my top choices as well.
And good job to all the others who submitted there were some nice ones.
Cheers, Jared

[Gflargh!]

Congratulations chipnuts!
That is exactly how I picture a gyro 'cause I had one just like it once. :cool:

[legato]

congrats chipnuts!!....now on to this week's challenge!!

[rifz]

#1 Tel page 12 wow!
#2 androgs page 2 amazing design
#3 octacon page 6 great details

honorable mention:
Honki page 11 Cool! whatever it is.

[chipnuts]

WOW! Thanks guys! I totally didn't expect to win. Thanks a lot. Now if I can just get the toothbrush to look better! Those bristles are tough. Can't wait for the future challenges.

-Chip

[Jpix]

congratz chips ... and nice work to everyone that entered .. some wicked looking gyros

[Sonic-X]

HI YOU ALL

THIS HAS BEEN A HECTIC TWO WEEKS OR SO,I COULD NOT LOG IN FOR SUM REASEN AND COULD NOT GET MY PASSWORD FOR SUM REASEN WITH THE PASSWORD REQUEST. AFTER A WEEK OF E-MAILS TO VARIOUS PEOPLE I EVENTUALYWAS HELP BY 'THE ONE'
AND 'BLACKWOLF' WHO HELPED ME GET HOLD OF 'chrisp-3dt' WHO HELPED ME GET MY PASSWORD AND SO ON. SO WHEN I WANTED TO LOG IN THE ADSL LINE AT WORK BOMBED OUT AND THAT TOOK ANOUGHTER WEEK TO GET WORKING AGAIN SO I MISSED OUT ON 2 OF THESE SPEED CHALLANGES ALTHOUGH I HAVE DONE THE MODELS.

SO EVEN IF IT IS TO LATE TO BE IN CONTENTION FOR WINNING I
THOUGHT MAYBE SOME OF YOU LIKE TO SEE MY MODEL

MODEL TIME: 41min AUTODESK INVENTOR
TEXTURING: 25 min 3DSMAX5
RENDERING: 34 min FINAL RENDER STAGE 1

1.FIRST PIC NO TEXTURES NO LIGHTS.
2.WITH LIGHTING.
3.LIGHTING AND TEXTURES.

[laserjock]

nice model sonic-x, but it wouldn't work from a physics perspective. It would just fall over as the rotation axis of the wheel is free to translate under gravity, without variation in the angular momentum.

[Chris-3DT]

I recon it was not chrisp-3dt, but chris-3dt.

no need to spell everythig out in capitals, btw.

[Sonic-X]

My appoligies chris-3dt

Sonic-X

[Chris-3DT]

np. enjoy your stay :)