Gift to the Gods - The Brief

[Tom-3DT]

Originally Posted by bakuryu06

lol, I know what the theme is. I just find that the subject might be a little touchy to other peoples beliefs. I might still enter and keep it neutral.

This did cross my mind, but I was thinking this was more of a fantasy style competition, something the classic Trojan Horse for example, or the sci-fi scene in the pro-mo image.

We could make it a rule that is has to be fantasy/sci-fi based only

Tom

[Tom-3DT]

Have added in this extra rule just to clarify

EDIT - new rule added 2300 GMT 1st March 2010
6. Image must be fantasy/sci-fi based from any world and of any time period but no references to any current real world religions please.

[animationutz]

so what exactly is the picture/pixel ratio for this project? standard 3000x4000 300dpi? i do painting so i was just curious?

[ggx2neo]

Well this should be a lot of fun. Gonna have to bump my skill up a few notches over the next month to have any chance in this contest.
Good luck everyone.

[SoldierofCatan]

Well I was looking forward to entering my first speed modeling competition but oh well. This sounds pretty cool. I like the rule change with the sci fi twist. This should eliminate any controversy that could have evolved otherwise.

On a side note I'm glad to see that the forum is back up and running. I was freak'n out for a second.

[animationutz]

think of it this way you can still do your speed modeling. and than touch it up in photoshop!

[JAPO]

Originally Posted by Tom-3DT

Have added in this extra rule just to clarify

EDIT - new rule added 2300 GMT 1st March 2010
6. Image must be fantasy/sci-fi based from any world and of any time period but no references to any current real world religions please.

Only one word... "Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo." Damn yesterday I figured what I was gonna do, and now its gone. I know this theme may be sensitive. I just hoped nobody would pull their religion into this.

Ok. My topic was image of japanese soldier doing a traditional shintó offering in rainy Kokura of August 9, 1945.

And... Trojan horse was a fake offering and cannot be counted as gift to gods by definition. It has been interpeted by Trojans as "offering to Poseidon for safe passage home" and was to be placed in Poseidons temple in Troy. There are plenty other offerings in Greek mythology though. Just an observation

[silvaticus]

In this context the Shapeways prize is a bit strange especially with the "must be uploaded first" thingie.

[dedji]

Can we use greek mythology?

[Aviv]

hi , first of all good luck to all!
the topic sounds great!

as for :

Originally Posted by Tom-3DT

Have added in this extra rule just to clarify

EDIT - new rule added 2300 GMT 1st March 2010
6. Image must be fantasy/sci-fi based from any world and of any time period but no references to any current real world religions please.

if my concept is a modeling contest and the girl that wins is sacrifice to the gods , the scene will have a style from the Mayan era or some egyptian style
is that still match the competition rules ? or i should change it to be a sci-fi ?

sry for my bad english but i got a little confused

[MightyReg]

I personally think that past religions that aren't practiced anymore could be used, like egyptian, greek or roman, maya and aztec mythology

[TylinaVespart]

This could be a lot of fun.. need to start brainstorming now.

[tortillahamster]

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I will be in this one too

[Tom-3DT]

Originally Posted by animationutz

so what exactly is the picture/pixel ratio for this project? standard 3000x4000 300dpi? i do painting so i was just curious?

Make it this big if you want but the final submission is a maximum of 1280x1280 (see brief) as all is judged on the screen, and we dont need to print anything.

Originally Posted by JAPO

Only one word... "Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo." Damn yesterday I figured what I was gonna do, and now its gone. I know this theme may be sensitive. I just hoped nobody would pull their religion into this.

Ok. My topic was image of japanese soldier doing a traditional shintó offering in rainy Kokura of August 9, 1945.

And... Trojan horse was a fake offering and cannot be counted as gift to gods by definition. It has been interpeted by Trojans as "offering to Poseidon for safe passage home" and was to be placed in Poseidons temple in Troy. There are plenty other offerings in Greek mythology though. Just an observation

Sorry to mess up your idea.

Originally Posted by dedji

Can we use greek mythology?

yes

Originally Posted by Aviv

hi , first of all good luck to all!
the topic sounds great!

as for :

if my concept is a modeling contest and the girl that wins is sacrifice to the gods , the scene will have a style from the Mayan era or some egyptian style
is that still match the competition rules ? or i should change it to be a sci-fi ?

sry for my bad english but i got a little confused

Mayan, Greek Myths etc are all fine

[Tom-3DT]

Originally Posted by silvaticus

In this context the Shapeways prize is a bit strange especially with the "must be uploaded first" thingie.

It is a bit strange, as it says in the brief, it is only relevant for some people who model a suitable 3d item as part of their project that could be printed. We thought it best to offer in this way it as they are a regular sponsor, rather than remove them completely.