The Hero

[BiG ToE-3DT]

Digital Painting Challenge no. 01
Subject - Hero

Thread Naming: Your Name – Hero – Character’s Name
Keep all questions in this thread

Topic: Hero

Idea: With mythical creatures of all kinds on a rampage, destroying everything we hold dear, there is only one thing we can do. Fight Back. But who among us is capable, strong enough to stand where countless have fallen. We need someone courageous enough to walk alone on a path leading them against thousands to almost certain death, but able to return, victorious.

We need a HERO.

Requirements:

Your job if for this challenge is to depict a Hero in his or her heroic moment. This could be anything from them leaving their family and heading into war, or returning home from battle. You want your image to tell a story without words. Sketches are fine for your works in progress, but the final image needs to be fully rendered.

Deadline:

Monday 11:59 pm (GMT) November 30th (use the time zone thread to make sure your done in time)

Deliverables :

All entrants are required to provide the following in the final entry:
- A work in progress (WIP) sheet
- A final image

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 72dpi – screen resolution – at approx. 800-1000 pixels wide. All submitted images must, however, be available in print resolution: 300dpi – print resolution – at approx. 3000-4000 pixels wide, or above. In case you win, you may be featured in 2dArtist Magazine.

Restrictions

-All images, including concepts, sketches, 3D assets, etc. must be made specifically for this contest.

-No teams or groups – everything must be made by one person.

-Keep gore and nudity to a decent level, no explicit scenes.

**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: <-click here

1st Place
-Maxon - BodyPaint 3D (includes all CINEMA 4D Core functionality)
-Focal Press - Any 2 books
-Gnomon - Any training DVD (download)
-2dartist or 3dcreative digital magazine, 12 month subscription
-3DTotal - Any 3DTotal book
-3DTotal - t-shirt

2nd Place
-Gnomon - Any training DVD (download)
-3DTotal - Any 3 ebooks
-2dartist or 3dcreative digital magazine, 6 month subscription
-3DTotal - t-shirt

3rd Place
-3DTotal - Any 1 ebook
-3DTotal - t-shirt

4th Place
-3DTotal - t-shirt

5th Place
-3DTotal - t-shirt

There will be a Final Entry Thread To Post Your Final Images In

[M_Cederstrom]

Sweet! Do we put all work in this thread or starte are own thread? and if so how do we name it?

[BiG ToE-3DT]

start a thread and name is this way:

Thread Naming: Your Name – Hero – Character’s Name

[Zlatovous]

So, everything must be digital - no handmade (pencil, pastels, etc)?

Well, it's time to invest to proper tablet

[BiG ToE-3DT]

you can draw it by hand, then scan it, or take a picture. That makes it digital, right.

[M_Cederstrom]

Cool, thanks.

[Zlatovous]

Ok, thnx :-) Wasn't sure

[M_Cederstrom]

One more question the hero, does it have to be human?

[BiG ToE-3DT]

nope. War breaks out on all planets and someone has to fight back.

[M_Cederstrom]

Then war their shall be.

[TheMightyMass]

Awesome. Finally, not only an awesome topic, but an awesome payoff and more than enough time to complete the project. This will be epic.

Now all I need is an idea.

Matt

[dark_maggot]

Oh might actually be able to do something for this. Plus I haven't drawn a fully rendered illustration in a while.

Cheers.

[omegamista]

Is there still a time limit or can we use as much time as long as we meet the deadline?

[BiG ToE-3DT]

as much time as you want.

[poopipe]

ooohhh, this isn't a speed paint challenge?

I was considering having a whine about the lack of a proper paint challenge - i guess I don't need to

woo! etc..