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.

[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*

[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