Iain Denby Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 I've looked at the work submitted by the participating members for the CGArchitect competition (as, I'm sure, most of you have too), and have found the variety of styles and standards very interesting. There are some expert exterior visualisers and some expert interior visualisers amoungst them, but it's clear from the work submitted that to be an expert in both fields is very very rare. Good luck to everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dollus Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 And to be able to produce an animation of many of the works would be even more rare.... I am really looking forward to seeing Challenge #4 results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DM Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 I must be very rare then! D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Denby Posted February 28, 2005 Author Share Posted February 28, 2005 I must be very rare then! D. I haven't seen your entry yet 4DM ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Nelson Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 I haven't seen your entry yet 4DM ! And where's yours? Not going to at least give it a shot? I haven't seen any of your interiors, but your exteriors alone would give you a 66% chance that you'll make it. That's assuming you submit 2 exteriors and an interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Denby Posted February 28, 2005 Author Share Posted February 28, 2005 And where's yours? Not going to at least give it a shot? I haven't seen any of your interiors, but your exteriors alone would give you a 66% chance that you'll make it. That's assuming you submit 2 exteriors and an interior. No, I won't be entering, for 2 reasons; 1. I'm too busy earning a living. 2. I'm not a good enough 'all rounder' to progress through the competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Nelson Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 No, I won't be entering, for 2 reasons; 1. I'm too busy earning a living. 2. I'm not a good enough 'all rounder' to progress through the competition. Yeah I totally understand. Those were the same reasons I almost didn't enter too. But I figured what the heck...If I don't pass the 1st round, then it will be a small relief. If I do pass, then it would be a privilege and I would make the time for the next challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DM Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 I haven't seen your entry yet 4DM ! Oooh, get back in the knife drawer, Mr Sharp! There was a winking smiley at the end of that quip, you know! I didn't enter the competition partly for the same reason as you, i.e. the ongoing time commitment required if successful, but mainly a fairly strong belief that even my best examples wouldn't have had the impact necessary to get in the top 30. I think you would have made it through the first round, Iain, and maybe beyond- but I can understand your reasons not to. Anyway, lots of luck to those who have given it a go. Can't wait to see the results. Cheers, D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Homeless Guy Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 each round after the final 30 is an elimination round. typically 5 people are eliminated each round. so you may only have 2 more weeks of work on the competition, or you may have several months. it will be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelfoZ Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 but mainly a fairly strong belief that even my best examples wouldn't have had the impact necessary to get in the top 30. D. A lot of our images dont had the impact necessary i agree, in fact im going to be over the 200 "best" entries but that isnt a rason to dont enter to this challenge. in fact i dont kow why i submit works but is part of the challanges just 1 winner, and the rest lost, so. just the only best had to submit their works ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DM Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Anyway, my silly quip aside...I think Dibbers raises an interesting point - is there a conscious choice in the types of image we chose to specialise in, being either external or internal visualisation? Or is it just co-incidence, or the nature of our local markets? Is there really a separate set of skills required to produce either one? Are there many people here who actively turn away interiors, or exteriors, because they don't feel they want to, or in some cases feel they can't, produce them? Actually this is quite a serious subject, so I'm sorry if I derailed it. Cheers, D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelfoZ Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 im really good doing both, ( exterior/interior) or at least that what my wife said ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IC Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 I think the whole point of this competition is to find artists who can do Interiors AND Exteriors well. That is quite an elusive skill. I won't be devastated if I don't make it through the first round-there's some talented people in there. If I did, I'd try and enjoy the experience, though. If there's no fun in it, what's the point? I don't think for one minute that the winner will be the world's best Architectural Illustrator. A lot will probably come down to individuals' current form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Denby Posted February 28, 2005 Author Share Posted February 28, 2005 The individual chellenges in this competition will find the 'good all rounder'. The posts so far have confirmed my beleif that interior visualisation requires different skills and visial awareness than that of exterior visualisation. Perhaps in the future it might be a good idea to offer seperate competitions. I'll be up for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Homeless Guy Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 interiors and exteriors are quite different. you need to think abut different levels of detail, interiors tend to be difficult to light correctly, ect.. ect... anyway, this contest has been invaluable to show the cross section of architectural renderings out there. several of the posts have provided me with inspiration that i hope will carry over to my future projects. i am looking forward to reading the interviews/bios of the 30 that make the cut. what industry are thy in, what type of formal training did they have, ect.. ect... i think it can really provide some insight in how we can grow and develop as illustrators, and how our field carries over into related fields. i have seen more than 30 entries that i would consider being the top 30, so a few people that should have made the cut won't. i hope the judges give their reason for selecting the entries they did. what caught their eye, ect... as for future competitions.... it might be interesting to see separate divisions. maybe in addition to the 30 finalists, their are awards for best interferer, best exterior. best built project, best fictional project. ..but i like the idea of the series of 5 challenges, and i hope each contestant isn't shy about what their approach is to what they are doing, and why they are doing it in the forums posts that they are required to do during the competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Johnson Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 My take on artists doing one or the other is this: It takes a massive amount of time and energy to assemble a library of interior furniture, rugs, wall coverings, lamps, fixtures, doors, windows etc... or It takes a massive amount of time and energy to assemble a good library of exterior plants, skies, trees, bushes, and other entourage. Most having limited resources can only invest in one or the other, depending on the market. In my market, interiors is not sought after at all. Also in my market, there is no demand for populating an interior of a home with all sorts of modern ugly furniture. To fill the interior of a home with descent furniture I need to spend two month's down at the local furniture giant store, and model the furniture they sell there. People who buy real furniture here pay reasonable money for functional furniture. They don't waste 6 grand on some curved piece of wood that pretends to be a couch. Beno's clients for instance fill their homes with nice furniture, that looks classicaly good. Obviousely they have western tastes. Or at least tastes that westerners used to have. I would rather sit an old american sofa than sit on curved wooden torture device that masquerades as a couch And I think my clients would too. Chris J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Johnson Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 I've been really impressed by all the beautiful artwork I've seen posted by all the folks here. Looking forward to seeing the results. Chris J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piotrgreg Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 I red all y post here, interesting literature, indeed my story was that I just got, by occasion, into this challenge site & become a member only because of the challenge - challenge is our blood isnt,t it? by the last week I got realized what v-ray means, I searched throughout various forums around the net to get into deeper n' deeper; I admired other members' works thinking of how effective and professional they are and this week was really a big progress in my 3d abilities; finally I realized there are two or three different worlds of profession being represented: - interiors ( which is the typically renderable world for pedants and enthusiasts) - exteriors ( that has its origin in commercial visualisation often basing on previous air-brush and hand-made drawings genesis) - fantasy ( which is sth extraordinary and belongs to the world of computer games, history of art, literature,individuality and a personal taste of the author) anyway, thx for being educated, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexg Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 I wonder if the challenges been announced yet? This is very exciting, just like watching Idol / The Apprentice / Amazing Race in CG. Will the top finals also have a timed challenge too? Some images I reckon took weeks to complete while others might be done in minutes. Imagine having to complete a task under 1 hrs or such? Maybe even on-stage? It will also great to see how vray-ers or radiosity-ers will challenge scanline renderers under time pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Alexander Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 i hope each contestant isn't shy about what their approach is to what they are doing, and why they are doing it in the forums posts that they are required to do during the competition. Those comments are the real value of the competition for all entered and observers. The trophies are cool, accolades and bragging rights are even better for the resume' and proffessional life. What is best however is to compare and be compared by the judges to others outstanding work. My 2 cents, for what its worth WDA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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