Mar/Apr Challenge Rules and Guidelines! - Page 3

Complex UV Layout in Maya

Over the last couple of years UV layout in Maya has changed for the better. In this course we're going to be taking a look at some of those changes as we UV map an entire character

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# 31 28-03-2006 , 12:40 AM

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Saw this on CGTalk. Seemed strangely appropriate. user added image

https://forums.cgsociety.org/showthre...hreadid=336742

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# 32 28-03-2006 , 01:34 AM

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I just saw that over at CG Talk also. I was going to post it our members lounge section, but this thread seems alot more appropriate. I wish I had that guys rigging and compositing skills.

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# 33 28-03-2006 , 09:37 AM

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dam that is amazing!!!

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# 34 30-03-2006 , 02:05 PM

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Hey mike can u sort my Entry out so it says normal please user added image

thanks.

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# 35 05-04-2006 , 06:50 PM

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Just a quick question that might aid the guys in the challenge.

What format would you like the animation to be in, codecs, resolution, size ect, just so there are not any probs at the receiving end.

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# 36 08-04-2006 , 04:41 PM

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just try to use something that people should be able to play, and if possible, provide links to the codecs or whatever you are using.

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# 37 24-04-2006 , 06:49 PM

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Hi Mike, quick question. Are your challenge forum competitions strictly judged on modeling? You say in the rules that texturing and animation are not required, but it seems like that would be a big factor. I mean, modeling is the easy part, texturing, rigging, animation, and rendering out the whole movie is what takes the time and effort. Just wanted to get an idea, becuase I'm starting to think that I wasted countless hours making/rendering a 16 second movie (400 frames), which I could have spent on making an elaborate, single frame render, model.

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# 38 24-04-2006 , 09:27 PM

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presentation is definitely a factor. but I wouldn't worry too terribly. For example, Masteryoda's untextured entry is definitely a strong piece.

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# 39 25-04-2006 , 04:35 PM

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Dam im having trouble with time... but i could get the model into a robot. quicker if not animated. hopefully i will get there.

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# 40 25-04-2006 , 04:38 PM

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mtmckinley it is nice one i have to admit ...

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# 41 30-04-2006 , 04:16 PM

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Any chance of a bit more time?
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Dam work has taken over my time a lot lately.
Even worked today!!!!!

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# 42 01-05-2006 , 05:38 PM

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Hope everyone managed to get done on time.

The winners will hopefully be announced by the end of the week.

The next challenge will also hopefully be detailed by tomorrow.

Thanks to all participants!

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