SMC #09 ''Hey Presto'' - Magic & Illusion

[ClassicGamer-3DT]

The Challenge Rules

1). Each challenge we'll post a subject for you to model along with a time limit on how long you should spend on it. Spend no longer than the allocated time then post a render of your model. No cheating, we are relying on your honesty here and the idea of speed modeling 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. How you interpret the brief is up to you as long as the final model conforms to what we have asked for. Any images of models that do not match the brief can be removed and the poster disqualified.

2). You may enter as many times as you like as long as each model is completely new and uses no components from other entries. Entries using models which are not original will be removed and the poster disqualified.

3). Your entry may contain as many views of your model as you like and must include a clear and easy to see wireframe of the mesh before any smoothing/subdivision has been applied. Wire renders/ Cell Shaded or Screengrab wireframes are acceptable. Any wireframes we cannot see correctly will be disqualified. The key is for us to be able to see the wireframes clearly to ascertain how you modelled the subject matter.

4). You MUST include the following details with each submission:

A). Software used
B). Time spent creating the model.

Any further information is voluntary but posts not containing the required information can be removed and the poster disqualified.

5). Post TWO images per entry which must be no larger than 1280x1024 pixels in either landscape or portrait format with a file size of no more than 195k.
1 image for your wireframes and 1 for your clay combined with a optional beauty render.
These images must be uploaded to our servers using the "browse" button on the forum reply page.
Do not link to external images files. Images larger than the maximum size or posts containing links to external images (other than for reference materials)
will be removed and the poster disqualified.

6). The creation of displacement maps, normal maps and any splines drawn out in an external program other than your modeling software are to be included in your modeling time.

7). Time spent on rendering or texturing or building a scene in which to display your model is not included in the allocated 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". If your model is not complete, you can still post it as long as it's recognizable.

8). Posting the same entry twice in a challenge is considered to be double posting and will result in a disqualification. When asked to fix a previous post due to DQ or any other reason, you must fix the first post, or delete it altogether and create a new one.

9). The Winner must email jo@3dtotal.com to claim their prize.

10). Only 1st place & 2nd place (i.e. the runner up) can claim a prize.

These rules apply to everybody taking part there will be NO exceptions!

Subject: Magic & Illusion.
Deadline - 10:00PM GMT Friday 13th May 2011
Description: Magic & Illusion, Magicians and there like have dated back in history as far back as records can recall from Hardeen and his better known brother Houdini to David Copperfield & the likes of Penn & Teller there still seems to be a high demand for magic and illusion. This is your chance to create a favourite magic trick such as houdini's water torture chest Copperfield's circular blade of death..... or simply create your very own death defying illusion. Whatever you choose to model...... make it magical.
Modelling Time: 90 Mins.

Prizes:

1st Place - £30 worth of 3DTotal downloadable products & a gold award badge.
2nd Place - £10 worth of 3DTotal downloadable products & a silver award badge.
Honourable Mentions - Bronze Award Badges

Above All Else Have Fun & Good Luck!

My Starter

Wen't for both ratios with this one..... portrait and landscape

[Edwiersma]

"Make it magical"

Just model something and add sparkles isn't enough I suppose?

[paulius-st]

sounds realy interesting . hows about a lion or other vicious mamal (like tasmanian devil) in a hat??

[rocneasta]

Originally Posted by Edwiersma

"Make it magical"

Just model something and add sparkles isn't enough I suppose?

i believe it's more of a phrase than an actual rule

[Rachel vd M]

ah a nice subject, with lots of subjects, i might do the trick with the giant sawblade
maybe even a version that "malfunctioned"

[timberwo7ves]

Originally Posted by Rachel vd M

maybe even a version that "malfunctioned"

perfect for SMC; won't have to model the head

[Peas]

Hi everyone :-D.
I have really good mood and when I saw that the challenge had no entries I decided to do something really really fast just for fun, maybe to make you smile . About 40 minutes of modeling in 3ds Max .

[timberwo7ves]

Peas, that's awesome for 40min the clay looks really nice.

[Vitrux]

Peas, wow yeah you made me smile fantastic entry

[ClassicGamer-3DT]

Peas - Fantastic entry! Really very well modelled for the time frame. I've been trying to get my starter rendered out but life has got in the way. I've been trying to create the Chinese Water Torture Chamber that Houdini used, it should come soon.

[Peas]

Thank you guys . I am looking forward to your entries .

[Psycho Mantis]

peas: dont forget to give the information about software and time, or your entry will be dq-ed. and that would be a shame

[paulius-st]

Peas - realy nice one . made me smile . and as Psycho Mantis said - dont forget the info about software and time spent in your image.
as for my entrie - it will come soon .

[timberwo7ves]

Originally Posted by Psycho Mantis

peas: dont forget to give the information about software and time, or your entry will be dq-ed. and that would be a shame

distracted by the cool entry; the info is at the top :P

I'm unsure what to do

[astroAJ]

Yeah struggling a bit for ideas on this one, mind u I do have an art block