Glacial Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Hi, I was wondering (and this may be a silly question) do you have to be planning to be present at the Visualization Conference in San Diego to enter? I just ask because it said the awards would be awarded at the conference and, as much as I'd like to, there's no way I can make it. Also, I'm not a 3d professional at all (I work in graphic design) but I love 3d modeling and animation, and 3d architectural visualization in particular and do a lot of it in my spare time. Can I still enter? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwana Kahawa Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 What resolution can you submit? The reason we ask for hih res is that the winner's images are usually published in quite a few magazines and books, so they need high res imagery. A couple have a smaller dimension of 1944 pixels - wasn't sure if the minimum was an exact requirement or just a recommendation! Probably a stupid question, but I've just uploaded an image for the competition, and the page where I fill in my contact details and image caption hasn't reset or acknowledged that it's saved my info (although I had confirmation that the image arrived okay). I assume it was still sent along with the image?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wodewil Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Hi Jeff! Hi All. Another stupid question... if I'm still on AVChallenge may I to post any picture?... for egsample those three that give me qualification? All the best Yours Wodewil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic H Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 entered 2 images. was intending to redo them but when I sat down....it was like....uhhh non paying job - this will have to do! the filefront thing is pretty offputting. i d/l'd it and it said it couldnt find my mozilla repeatedly. in the end i had to use explorer which i never normally use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernest Burden III Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Following up on something I said earlier on this subject: Jeff, I think there should be a subtle shift in the entry qualifications. I think we should have the time frame (it's a year or so, right?) be for images/animations released within that time. Some of us have great work that is embargoed for months, sometimes even more than a year. By the time we get a release to show the work publicly, it may be beyond the qualifying parameters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Mottle Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 Hi, I was wondering (and this may be a silly question) do you have to be planning to be present at the Visualization Conference in San Diego to enter? I just ask because it said the awards would be awarded at the conference and, as much as I'd like to, there's no way I can make it. Also, I'm not a 3d professional at all (I work in graphic design) but I love 3d modeling and animation, and 3d architectural visualization in particular and do a lot of it in my spare time. Can I still enter? Thanks! You can still enter, being at the DMVC is not a requirement. In the past winners who are not able to attend, just submit a video acceptance speech that we play live at the awards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Mottle Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 A couple have a smaller dimension of 1944 pixels - wasn't sure if the minimum was an exact requirement or just a recommendation! Probably a stupid question, but I've just uploaded an image for the competition, and the page where I fill in my contact details and image caption hasn't reset or acknowledged that it's saved my info (although I had confirmation that the image arrived okay). I assume it was still sent along with the image?! 2000 pixels is more of a guideline than a hard and fast rule. You are fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Mottle Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 Hi Jeff! Hi All. Another stupid question... if I'm still on AVChallenge may I to post any picture?... for egsample those three that give me qualification? All the best Yours Wodewil As long as they were done in 2006/2007, you can submit them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Mottle Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 Following up on something I said earlier on this subject: Jeff, I think there should be a subtle shift in the entry qualifications. I think we should have the time frame (it's a year or so, right?) be for images/animations released within that time. Some of us have great work that is embargoed for months, sometimes even more than a year. By the time we get a release to show the work publicly, it may be beyond the qualifying parameters. That's a good point. I'm going to change the text now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fm2006 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 hi, just a little question to Jeff, do we have to remove our watermarks to submit ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Mottle Posted June 26, 2007 Author Share Posted June 26, 2007 hi, just a little question to Jeff, do we have to remove our watermarks to submit ? I would prefer that they are if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Mottle Posted June 26, 2007 Author Share Posted June 26, 2007 Come on everyone, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE submit your images and animations. ESPECIALLY ANIMATIONS. The way things are going, this is unfourtunately the last year we are going to do these 3D awards. There are only 4 days left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepCG Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Regardless of the submitted works number. The Awarded works (for the last years and the year before it). Those awarded works were the best in their field over the net. The second issue I would like to mention; you are too late in announcing the deadline for this year (you have announced it before 2 weeks in the CGArchitect newsletter) people really need time to prepare their works. You should announce it before a while; you could even announce it before 5 or 6 months. Finally everyone in the architectural visualization industry should submit the best of their works, its good way to keep developing your skills and techniques. Best, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Nelson Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Come on everyone, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE submit your images and animations. ESPECIALLY ANIMATIONS. The way things are going, this is unfourtunately the last year we are going to do these 3D awards. There are only 4 days left. You realize you're asking a bunch of architectural renderers to submit something before it's actually due, right? Ha! You know we like to wait as long as possible to send out our work. We plan on submitting some of our work, although having King Kong as the winner for the animation category last year kind of squashes any desire to dip into that category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy L Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 although having King Kong as the winner for the animation category last year kind of squashes any desire to dip into that category. Thats the way I feel about it as well. I dont think my work is up to the grade. 90,000 visits per month to the site, but when youre up against big companies, there's not much room for the little guy! Also, I had trouble getting the 3rd party uploader to work (so I am doing my bit) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianKitts Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 You realize you're asking a bunch of architectural renderers to submit something before it's actually due, right? Ha! You know we like to wait as long as possible to send out our work. Yup.... I bet if you took a pole there's a bunch of us (me included) looking at the calender thinking... okay I have 4 more days to polish! We plan on submitting some of our work, although having King Kong as the winner for the animation category last year kind of squashes any desire to dip into that category. uh ohhh... they built a castle in shrek the third, we're done for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Mottle Posted June 26, 2007 Author Share Posted June 26, 2007 Well in the end it's up to the community to decide if they want to have these types of competitions that they can enter and be recognized for. As it stands, it seems like the answer is no. To be frank, I'm already overloaded with work, so it's one less thing I need to put together, administer and pay for. It's just a bit frustrating when I try to do something for the community and try to help recognize the great work that is being done and no one can be bothered to submit their work. (Thank you to those of you who have). The next few days will tell, but I can say right now it's not looking very promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Homeless Guy Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 i think these awards are useful, and important to the community. hopefully the situation will finish out similar to how the AVC entries have went the past 3 years. if i remember correctly, half or more of the entries often come in the last few days before the deadline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Warner Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 i think these awards are useful, and important to the community. hopefully the situation will finish out similar to how the AVC entries have went the past 3 years. if i remember correctly, half or more of the entries often come in the last few days before the deadline. I seem to remember the same thing about the AVC awards. I'm sure Jeff will get 200 entries in the next day or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizwhiz Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Jeff consider The possibility That The 2007 AVC is limited To only The Top 25 so The Best 25 are already competing in The BEST of CGA contest, already This next competition is for all The 90,000 other people (like me) The 1st 25 is now down To 17, 8 people or 1/3 have dropped out maybe it is just Too much To do and still maintain The workflow at work? The remaining of The Top 25 contestants will split up $110,000 at The end The other 90,000 are being offered a $300 piece of hardware and bragging rights ok Those bragging are worth Their 'wait' in GOLD. i feel That if i entered into any of These contests i would only be Taking up someones valuable Time (i still havent progressed as much as i would like To) what i MISS is The monthly challenges maybe if There was more participation Thru out The year by The people who participate at CGA more frequently Then There might be more participation in The 1x per year contest and it seems like we are competing against people who are professional contest participants and really substantial corporate companys who have an unlimited amount of resources so what about splitting up The categorys vertically, separate classes? 10 6 2 1 individual ???? competing against a 80,000 pound gorilla is just no monkey business ok This is just my personal observations maybe i am Totally bananas and before getting back To looking for some immediate income, how about instead. having an every 3 month contest, This = 4x per year instead of 1x 1. interior 2. exterior 3. animation 4. some kind of Team work effort (o no not again?) smaller events, more often = more participation ** if it is Too much work for you To run The 2nd contest? what about letting a moderator do This? Then The contest could still happen and you wouldnt be so overloaded. just an idea To consider. just my Thoughts randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Mottle Posted June 27, 2007 Author Share Posted June 27, 2007 This thread is about the 3D awards, not the AVC. The 3d awards just required you to enter your name and upload an image and/or animation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limbus Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 I will upload some images later. Cheers, Florian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernest Burden III Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 To my suggestion about using a release date for qualifying--I just checked with the client on a project I want to submit and its going to be under wraps still. It did the work this time last year, but I was just told it can't be released for another year. I guess it takes a long time to build a floating city. So I would never be able to submit the work. I would hope that by this time next year I will have much better work, but its still a valid issue for our industry. Similar contests in the illustration field use publishing dates to set a qualifying work. Maybe we should, too. Another project I just learned I have to write a request letter to the owner (I just handed it in a few days ago) and another I've asked and been ignored. THAT one I think I'll submit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjlopez4 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Just submitted, thanks for the opportunity. When and where can we view the submissions? Clopez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Mottle Posted June 28, 2007 Author Share Posted June 28, 2007 Just submitted, thanks for the opportunity. When and where can we view the submissions? Clopez The nominees will be posted publicly once they images and animations have been judged. Cheers, Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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