LEO-oo- Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 od[force] challenge 2010 (Re)Create Retro Sci Fi Art This challenge asks you to create sci fi art in the style of the mid 20th century book and magazine covers using Houdini procedural tools. Model a scene and bring it to life with fluids and other tools in Houdini. Links for inspiration: Dark Roasted Blend: Rare & Beautiful Vintage Visions of the Future Google Books: Popular Sience Sci-Fi-O-Rama: John Polgreen Pink Tentacle: Sci-fi illustrations by Shigeru Komatsuzaki Cinemacom: 80 Great Posters of Not So Great & Even Worse Sci-Fi Movies Google Images: Modern Mechanix Rules: Still images and animations are allowed. Participants have to provide their HIP-file to prove procedural work flow in modeling. 3rd party tools for colors and surface are allowed (Photoshop, ZBrush, Mudbox, Body Paint, Topogun). The winner will get his/her prize direct from Side Effects Software. The license must go directly to the winner - they cannot transfer ownership or sell their license. Employees of SESI are not eligible to participate in this challenge. Judges: Marc Horsfield (od[force] Ninja, VFX TD) Marketing Team Side Effects (Side Effects Software, Toronto) Peter Bowmar (CIS Vancouver) Deadline: 30. November 2010 The winner will be announced at the 15th of December 2010. Entries which contain obscene content and/or copyright infringements will be disqualified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pclaes Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Nice !!! I'll probably see and try to make some time to get something going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_cgi Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 (edited) Great challenge, those retro monsters are awesome http://www.andyboyd3d.com/images/monsters.htm Edited September 1, 2010 by dan_cgi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pclaes Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Perhaps this could be added to: http://www.sidefx.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=188&Itemid=342 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunker Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 (edited) Really cool Edited September 2, 2010 by bunker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calix Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_K Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Oh yeah! My kind of challenge! Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEO-oo- Posted September 3, 2010 Author Share Posted September 3, 2010 @Matt - we see a WIP-thread next time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_K Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 @Leo - you can count on it! Already gathered my reference material, so will hopefully get a start this weekend. Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ykcosmo Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 interesting ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ykcosmo Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 BTW, I found LEO-oo- 's avatar style matches the challenge picture.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegro Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 [*]Employees of SESI are not eligible to participate in this challenge. What about former employees? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 What about former employees? I don't see anything about former employees, so you're good . Go go go! M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dev Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 hi! am new here. can I use houdini apprentice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEO-oo- Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 can I use houdini apprentice? Sure! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leifdk Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 i am in even if i am new to Houdini a fun challenge to sharpen my skills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEO-oo- Posted September 25, 2010 Author Share Posted September 25, 2010 @leifdk Good luck - hope to see your WIP-thread soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackchicken Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 ok ok seams intersting, not my cup of tea about design stile but I love machines hehe.I dont see any players there. I have some scene in my head. It is possible use this model as main scene character? http://surbrook.devermore.net/adaptationsbook/2kluts/nautilus.jpg or I must use my own design? Good luck all of you (: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEO-oo- Posted October 3, 2010 Author Share Posted October 3, 2010 or I must use my own design? No - good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanozza Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 hope to see your WIP-thread soon! Where WIP gallery will be placed? Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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