Introduction to Maya - Rendering in Arnold
This course will look at the fundamentals of rendering in Arnold. We'll go through the different light types available, cameras, shaders, Arnold's render settings and finally how to split an image into render passes (AOV's), before we then reassemble it i
# 1 02-07-2005 , 12:14 AM
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July/August Challenge Rules and Guidelines!

Lighting!

For this challenge, lighting, atmosphere, and mood are the main judging points. Texturing is not a requirement.

The theme of this challenge is "Fear and Loathing".

1) Show concept drawings! Show your progress!

2) BONUS goal(s): As a bonus goal, texture your scene.

3) Label your thread thusly:

July/Aug - Norm or Noob - Your name

Choose to classify yourself as a Normal or Noobie class entry. Whichever class you choose is the class your final submitted entry will compete against! A winner will be chosen from both classes.

4) Mods and Admins can enter, but are inelligible to win and do not count toward the Grand Prize consideration of 3 entries mentioned below. If a mod chooses to participate, choose "Mod" class rather than Norm or Noob.

5) If 3+ Normal entries and/or 3+ Newbie entries finish among the 3 Simply sites participating (SM, SL, SMax), a Grand Prize will be rewarded to the class! VIP point prizes will be awarded to both a Normal and/or Newbie winner, if the Grand Prize criteria of entries is not met for that class.

6) Final entries must be posted into a Final Entry thread that a mod will create in the last week of the challenge.

The due date of the challenge is August 31st!

Normal Grand Prize -

Wacom Intuos3 A4 Tablet!

Newbie Grand Prize -

any 2 DVD's from any Simply site!

And guess what? The minimum entry requirement is lowered to be 3 or more!

Feel free to ask any questions here. The winners of the previous challenge will be posted as soon as the mod's judging completes.

# 2 05-07-2005 , 12:45 PM
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Hey, Mike, when will you post the previous challenge winners?


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# 3 05-07-2005 , 04:45 PM
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Hey, Mike, I'm having a slight problem. I was just grounded for *Ba ba bummmmm*......The Summer, from touching any computers so I have to post my entry as it is right now. There is no thread to post it as a final entry so I'll have to post it here. I only hope it's included. If it is, thanks. If it isn't, well, then I'll wait until September when a computer is available to me and a new contest is up . Well, here it is. :shakehead

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# 4 05-07-2005 , 05:06 PM
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so if* 8 norm entries or 5 noob entries finish, someone can win the grand prize?

i see but one norm entry, none one the smax, and 1 entry in the SL site... user added image

barely enough entriesuser added image

# 5 05-07-2005 , 08:19 PM
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Last comp's winners will hopefully be announced later today or tomorrow morning.

# 6 06-07-2005 , 10:05 AM
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I have some awsome ideas for this compitition, dont know its worth entering since i am still learning :shakehead:
Cant wait to see last comps winners.

# 7 06-07-2005 , 04:09 PM
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The May/June winners have been announced in the announcement forum. user added image

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Hi mtmckinley

So what programs are we allowed to use?? Can we use other programs for modeling purpose and texturing..and render it in Maya? or everything has to be in maya???

thanks ahead..


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# 9 10-07-2005 , 04:52 AM
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Maya, Lightwave, and Max are all eligible. It's prefered that you use the Simply site in question (SimplyMaya, SimplyMax, SimplyLightwave) so that those that are familiar with your chosen application can help you out with questions and comments/critiques as you go.

# 10 11-07-2005 , 05:48 AM
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Dang. This sounds like a challenge right up my alley. But, I'm busy on effects for a film and can't participate. Sucks. Oh well. Next time.

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July/August Competition

Hi
Just like to know where to send competition
images and final artwork.Do I just post it as an attachment
through this thread?
Shane

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July/August ,Norm,Shane

Here is my concept sketch.I know,I know but its
not easy to sketch with a mouse.

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# 13 11-07-2005 , 11:41 AM
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Read the rules. Make your own thread in the challenge forum. Final entries will be posted in a Final Entry thread that will be made toward the end of the challenge period.

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Can someone help me with this bit, i'm interested in entering, even though i've never experimented with lighting in maya, and this'll be my first comp, but what the heck.

I just wondered what is meant by this, "The minimum entry requirement is lowered to be 3 or more!"

Does that mean i need 3 different images, or renders, or something?

Digger

# 15 11-07-2005 , 07:40 PM
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no, just means that we need to have at least 3 people actually finish to award the prize... wouldn't be any fun if just one guy finished afterall!

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