Unofficial Mini Competition "ONCE UPON A TIME..."

[Draxxuss]

Treat it as a single map character and not one that is used within an advanced rendering engine like marmoset

[Fashoomp]

Thanks for the critique Evanescfan, it proved to be very useful! I like the silhouette a lot more.

Draxxuss - Looks fantastic, very nice work I agree with Amethyst though about the basket. If you make her hold it in the final pose, I think it might be a little too large.

EASmart - Haha, very funny take on Pinnochio. Can't wait to see it with finished textures!

Some more work on my Rumpelstiltskin. Refined the mesh a bit, and did the unwrap. Here's some colour variations. Theres a bit of space left on my map for the hair still.

[Clearrose]

I just have a quick question and it might seem a little dump, but I've never done on of these mini comps before so....

I was wondering about this: Texture sheet, Construction sheet, Beauty sheet .

I understand what a texture sheet is and a beauty sheet, but what is an construction sheet ? what do you put on it ?

Also can we put all three on on page ? I'm sorry for my questions are a waste of time.

[Unpetitmax]

Construction sheet, unless I'm mistaken, is for shots of work in progress, or wire-frames, and stuff like that. I think you should have 3 images instead of one.

[Draxxuss]

3 images.
Contsruction will typically show how you have created your character. Wireframe, concept, tri count, turn arounds, etc.

Texture sheet is simply showing your texture. The trick is how do you present it that is more interesting than just uploading your texture to show.

Beauty sheet is a display piece showing off your final work. Posing would be best but not mandatory. Be careful on really wacky lighting as this can take away from your character if not done well.

In the past, usually only one image is required for minis. I have asked for three as I think this is the minimum we should have to best show your initial thought process, work in progress, and final composition. By jamming them all onto one sheet, it can get crowded really fast and be detrimental to the outcome. The major competitions usually have more sheets for submission, I believe 5 of them I stead of 3.


Hopefully this helps.

[Clearrose]

Draxxuss: Thank you !!

[Evanescfan]

Quick Update



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Not too happy with textures, but will have to compromise with the remaining time for the 3 sheets.
C&C appreciated

[Fashoomp]

Evanescfan - Came out great! Very true to your original drawing. Just wondering if that is with the 256 or the 512 on it?

More progress on my character. Just a little bit more to go!

[KlayFace]

Looks awesome Evanescfan

[Evanescfan]

Thx Klayface

Guess I'll have to settle with that then, got a meeting tomorrow, dunno when will I be coming back, so I'll just post my sheets right now





Will check u guys tomorrow before site closes down
good luck all.

PS - C&C still appreciated afterwards!

[KlayFace]

Here it is.

[KlayFace]

[Clearrose]

OK, Here is my entry. I'm as far as I can go with this for the time that is left. if I had more I would worked on the textures more and made a more complex rigg for the pose.

However at any rate this has been a great learning experience !! thank you all for the help and I hope I was somehow helpful too....

Anyways Enjoy !!

Texture Sheet:



Construction Sheet:



Beauty Shot:



Hugzzz for all !!

[sometimes]

few pieces n things here...

[sometimes]

and the last one.

some really amazing work out there. was great seeing you guys in action.
thanks Draxxuss.

[YdoUwant2know]

OK, Here is my entry. I'm as far as I can go with this for the time that is left. if I had more I would worked on the textures more and made a more complex rigg for the pose.

However at any rate this has been a great learning experience !! thank you all for the help and I hope I was somehow helpful too....

Congrats on finishing, Puss is looking great :thumb:

It really has come a long way, not only in quality, but also in technical specifications. Great job, especaily since that's what, your 3rd texture sheet

A few parting bits of wisdom. Just because the competition is over does not mean you have to stop working on the model. Go head and make those texture and rig changes you wanted to and then put that in your portfolio.

Always remember: Good art is never finished, only abandoned.

And, sleep is just an excuse not to finish... (on that note, I'm off to bed aper: )

[EASmart]

Draxxuss whats the deadline time .. like 12am eastern as usual? . . So i can get this in on time
Some good work on here . . wish i had the time to comment more, heres small update from me little more tweakin to do . . hope i make it

Displaying 256 map::

[Draxxuss]

Soft deadline... Any time this weekend really before the site goes down.

[Fashoomp]

@Draxxuss - Are we allowed to use a podium (Above the 1000 tri limit) in our presentation sheet?

[Draxxuss]

Yes you may.