Suirebit-3DT
01-02-2010, 02:51 PM
Matte Painting Challenge no. 04
Subject - The Coming of Ice
Topic: Polar Colony
I don't know about you guys, but it's really freezing around here (like -10 degrees celsius) so we, the funny guys from 3dtotal, decided to go with a matching theme for this weather, hehe.
Thus, for the matte painting challenge of February, you get to choose between 2 sub-themes:
1) Ice Planet Human Colony - Here you have to create a scene that should feature a very cold (yet not hazy, we want to see detail) planet, together with a human colony; Bear in mind that the structures design should match such an environment and have real purposes - for instance, you can imagine a central hub connected through tunnels to different modules, such as crew quarters, mess hall, research lab etc. You can also make a nice sky with stars and moons? Go wild :)
OR
2) Ancient Alien Colony/Structure frozen deep under the Earth's polar ice sheet, in a vast ice cave. Here, you have to create firstly a vast and epic cave system, and when I say vast I mean kilometers wide; Like a city in a huge cave. Don't forget it's made from ice! Then, when you are done with this, you need to create weird alien structures frozen in there (or maybe a spaceship?).
In other words, it's either US on THEIR planet, or THEY on OUR planet, your choice :)
Requirements:
Your job for this challenge is to create a photorealistic or slightly stylized scene depicting one of the 2 sub-themes.
Deadline:
February 28, 2010
Deliverables :
All participants are required to create their own thread where they need to provide the following:
- A work in progress (WIP) sheet
- A final image
In order to be validated, you must show us the work in progress. No entry will be accepted without a work in progress example
Please name your threads like this: Your Name – The Coming of Ice
Also, please keep all questions in this thread
WIP Sheet
A WIP sheet is a compilation of images showcasing your creative process, from the initial sketches to the final image.
Final Image Sizes
For the judging stage we will accept submissions as .JPG files at minimum 1200 pixels wide.
Restrictions
-All images, including concepts, sketches, 3D assets, etc. must be made specifically for this contest.
-You are not allowed to post this image anywhere else until the challenge is over.
-No teams or groups – everything must be made by one person.
**Winners may be asked to cooperate in an interview about themselves and their work, and provide detailed ‘making of’ articles accompanied by high-resolution work in progress stills for 2DArtist Magazine after the competition.
Judging:
Will start with public vote to decide the top 10, then a private panel will come together to choose the top 3 placements.
Prizes:
Matte Painting 1st Place
e-on software (http://www.e-onsoftware.com/products/) - Vue 8 xStream - worth $1495
Focal Press (http://www.focalpress.com/) - Any 2 books - worth approx $60-$100
3DTotal (http://shop.3dtotal.com/index.php?cPath=28) - Any 3 ebooks - worth approx $45
2dartist (http://shop.3dtotal.com/index.php?cPath=27_34) or 3dcreative (http://shop.3dtotal.com/index.php?cPath=27_35) digital magazine, 6 month subscription - worth $20
3DTotal (http://www.3dtotal.com/) - t-shirt - $?? (priceless!)
Matte Painting 2nd Place
Gnomon (http://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/) - Any training DVD (download) - worth approx $60
3DTotal (http://shop.3dtotal.com/index.php?cPath=28) - Any 3 ebooks - worth approx $45
2dartist (http://shop.3dtotal.com/index.php?cPath=27_34) or 3dcreative (http://shop.3dtotal.com/index.php?cPath=27_35) digital magazine, 6 month subscription - worth $20
3DTotal (http://www.3dtotal.com/) - t-shirt - $?? (priceless!)
Matte Painting 3rd Place
3DTotal (http://shop.3dtotal.com/index.php?cPath=28) - Any 1 ebook - worth $15
3DTotal (http://www.3dtotal.com/) - t-shirt - $?? (priceless!)
Matte Painting 4th Place
3DTotal (http://www.3dtotal.com/) - t-shirt - $?? (priceless!)
Matte Painting 5th Place
3DTotal (http://www.3dtotal.com/) - t-shirt - $?? (priceless!)
Subject - The Coming of Ice
Topic: Polar Colony
I don't know about you guys, but it's really freezing around here (like -10 degrees celsius) so we, the funny guys from 3dtotal, decided to go with a matching theme for this weather, hehe.
Thus, for the matte painting challenge of February, you get to choose between 2 sub-themes:
1) Ice Planet Human Colony - Here you have to create a scene that should feature a very cold (yet not hazy, we want to see detail) planet, together with a human colony; Bear in mind that the structures design should match such an environment and have real purposes - for instance, you can imagine a central hub connected through tunnels to different modules, such as crew quarters, mess hall, research lab etc. You can also make a nice sky with stars and moons? Go wild :)
OR
2) Ancient Alien Colony/Structure frozen deep under the Earth's polar ice sheet, in a vast ice cave. Here, you have to create firstly a vast and epic cave system, and when I say vast I mean kilometers wide; Like a city in a huge cave. Don't forget it's made from ice! Then, when you are done with this, you need to create weird alien structures frozen in there (or maybe a spaceship?).
In other words, it's either US on THEIR planet, or THEY on OUR planet, your choice :)
Requirements:
Your job for this challenge is to create a photorealistic or slightly stylized scene depicting one of the 2 sub-themes.
Deadline:
February 28, 2010
Deliverables :
All participants are required to create their own thread where they need to provide the following:
- A work in progress (WIP) sheet
- A final image
In order to be validated, you must show us the work in progress. No entry will be accepted without a work in progress example
Please name your threads like this: Your Name – The Coming of Ice
Also, please keep all questions in this thread
WIP Sheet
A WIP sheet is a compilation of images showcasing your creative process, from the initial sketches to the final image.
Final Image Sizes
For the judging stage we will accept submissions as .JPG files at minimum 1200 pixels wide.
Restrictions
-All images, including concepts, sketches, 3D assets, etc. must be made specifically for this contest.
-You are not allowed to post this image anywhere else until the challenge is over.
-No teams or groups – everything must be made by one person.
**Winners may be asked to cooperate in an interview about themselves and their work, and provide detailed ‘making of’ articles accompanied by high-resolution work in progress stills for 2DArtist Magazine after the competition.
Judging:
Will start with public vote to decide the top 10, then a private panel will come together to choose the top 3 placements.
Prizes:
Matte Painting 1st Place
e-on software (http://www.e-onsoftware.com/products/) - Vue 8 xStream - worth $1495
Focal Press (http://www.focalpress.com/) - Any 2 books - worth approx $60-$100
3DTotal (http://shop.3dtotal.com/index.php?cPath=28) - Any 3 ebooks - worth approx $45
2dartist (http://shop.3dtotal.com/index.php?cPath=27_34) or 3dcreative (http://shop.3dtotal.com/index.php?cPath=27_35) digital magazine, 6 month subscription - worth $20
3DTotal (http://www.3dtotal.com/) - t-shirt - $?? (priceless!)
Matte Painting 2nd Place
Gnomon (http://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/) - Any training DVD (download) - worth approx $60
3DTotal (http://shop.3dtotal.com/index.php?cPath=28) - Any 3 ebooks - worth approx $45
2dartist (http://shop.3dtotal.com/index.php?cPath=27_34) or 3dcreative (http://shop.3dtotal.com/index.php?cPath=27_35) digital magazine, 6 month subscription - worth $20
3DTotal (http://www.3dtotal.com/) - t-shirt - $?? (priceless!)
Matte Painting 3rd Place
3DTotal (http://shop.3dtotal.com/index.php?cPath=28) - Any 1 ebook - worth $15
3DTotal (http://www.3dtotal.com/) - t-shirt - $?? (priceless!)
Matte Painting 4th Place
3DTotal (http://www.3dtotal.com/) - t-shirt - $?? (priceless!)
Matte Painting 5th Place
3DTotal (http://www.3dtotal.com/) - t-shirt - $?? (priceless!)