3D Battle: Another one!!!!

[Prancer]

:::::::Modern Furniture 3D Battle:::::::

-Free for all battle
-Unlimited polygons
-A piece of modern furinture
-Due Date: June 20, 2005

-: This is a 3D battle, in which the participants will be creating a piece of modern style furniture.
-: The entry is a still image of the piece.
-: The piece of furniture can have accesories on it, but the accesories shouldnt detract from the focus of the style of furniture. Also, along with an environment if one so chooses (optional), but the latter rules also apply.
-: Work must be original (you created the 3d model), and cant be older than when this contest started. This battle is open to all.
-: A wireframe must be included with entry.

There are some free 3d applications. View this sticky regarding 3d apps: Link (http://www.kirupa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=87024)

Participants:
-Prancer
-Grinch
-Mlk
-C130
-ElectricGrandpa
-B.f.m.
-Thijs
-Vexir
-m.c.bell

Looking for more... :thumb:

Links:
-Google (http://Google.com)
-Furniture Site (http://cosmiccloset.com/mcart/index.cgi?ID=Z1WQQA)

[grinch]

I wasn't planning on starting another 3d battle for some time, since it seems most people are busy atm. but I guess I'll join, what modeling did you have in mind? Maybe like a space war scene or somethnig?

[Prancer]

Modeling: prolly something on this earth(it will prolly be less complex(*hint* easier */hint*))
Just throw some ideas around and ill put them up, then will vote. :thumb:

[grinch]

I personally making like a space battle scene would be so easy. Just model some nice looking ships, and put them into battle position. Or how about modeling a house?

[999]

Im gonna watch the other thread do its funeral sink for a few more days before joining this one. It only seems right. I need time to grieve. :crying:
then lets battle to the DEATH!! Now theres an idea! Some 3d death models! Zombies, monsters, devils..... oh yea I could get into that!

[Prancer]

A house would be pretty nice...
oh my, *awesome idea comes to mind*
how about a street, and 1 team makes one side of the street, and the other team makes the opposite side. then we'll somehow have to share the files and someone renders the thing. then we decide on which side is better.
The teams should decide a "look" for their side and boy that would be soo sweet.

Good Idea? yes no?

[mlk]

I'd like to join but please forget the zombie thingy, I mean most of us can't hardly poly model, so let's forget organic modelling.

A piece of furniture sounds nice. Let's choose a decade and each do independent furniture from it !

[Prancer]

A piece of furniture seems pretty good.
I'll wait a little longer for some more ideas, but if not then furniture it is.

[REEF·]

I want to see people design cars. Like the batmobile.

[grinch]

I definetly love the town idea, with the two sides.

[McGuffin]

That city idea is good in an idealistic world, but would never get completed in this less-than-idealistic-world...

I think the furniture idea is the way to go. Decide on a decade, it'll give you enough artistic freedom to roam a little, but keep ya within enough constraints to make judging and comparing easy.

I'm not getting in this... yet... got some things that need to pan out.

[c130]

I'm up for it. :)

[Prancer]

ok, it seems that a piece of furniture from a certain decade is the predominent concept for this battle. if anyone has any discrepancies just state them, else lets get this on. And McGuffin, too bad you cant join this :sigh:

oh, p.s. if anyone has some good links for furniture throughout certain decades/styles, then post them up! :thumb:

[Prancer]

I have been looking at different furniture styles and have decided to either go with a modern style or that of the victorian period. So what would you guys prefer?

Modern Pro- the modern style usually doesnt have all the intricacies, thus easier to model.
Victorian Pro- has more inctricacies, thus we could get some really nice pieces of furniture out of this.

[c130]

I'd say modern, because I dunno about you folk but I tend to get bored and go do something else when I'm trying to do a lot of small details in C4D. :pa: Modern's more fun anyway. Could do a few pieces together :P

[ElectricGrandpa]

Hey I'm in if you guys are still taking people.

[brainfartmedia]

I am in if it is not to late. Lets pick a date and get started.
-brainfart

[Prancer]

Ok, modern seems the best.
Refer to first post for updates.

[brainfartmedia]

Hey Prancer, thanks for putting this battle together.
Just had a question, I know it has been confirmed that Modern Furniture is the theme. I guess what I am trying to say is do we take an existing piece of furniture and recreate in any 3d software? or do we have create an original piece of furniture?
I am just new to these battles so I want to make sure I understand what is needed to be done.
-brainfart

[ElectricGrandpa]

Do something original. Can't go wrong with that. :)

I also have a question: How should we present our piece?

Should it have any kind of environment/setting? Are we allowed to have props(such as placesettings on a table, cushions on a chair)? Are we presenting just a still and a wireframe, or can/should we do a short clip as well?

-Matt

[Prancer]

@brain: as long as you created it in a 3d program, and didnt steal someone elses picture, than its all good.

@electricgrandpa: the accesories, I'm all for that. if you want to make an environment, then go ahead, but try to keep it simple, so that the focus is on the piece of furniture. finally, if you want to make a clip, be my guest, but that's not what is going to be voted on. :thumb:

edited clarifications on main post

[ElectricGrandpa]

How are everyone's coming? I can't come up with a good enough idea, most modern furniture is too simple to be impressive to model... or something like that.

-Matt

[Prancer]

lol, yeah, I'm lacking in ideas right now.
if anyone has some sketches or something, then I'm sure we all would be glad to see them, or maybe a link to a website with a lot of that stuff. :thumb:

[brainfartmedia]

ElectricGrandpa: I am not trying to be a wise a** or anything... Remember that question I asked, "do we have create an original piece of furniture?" Well what was the answer you gave me?
"Do something original. Can't go wrong with that."
Having a little trouble there with ideas? I know what my problem is, and that is I have to many BRAINFARTS!

Prancer: I had done some research last week and came across a modern furniture company. That might help. Just do not have the link as of now. What I also found out was that the Philadelphia Museum of Art has a good selection of Modern Furniture pieces. There is some information and links you may find on this page http://www.philamuseum.org/exhibitions/exhibits/knollbassett.shtml
might not be helpful. As soon as I find that website I will pass it along that is if you do not change the battle to something else.
-brainfart

[brainfartmedia]

Okay so maybe that website is not so helpful. Do to the date of which these artists designed some of the furniture. But they do have an exhibit at the PMofA and might get some ideas from those artists.
-brainfart

[ElectricGrandpa]

ElectricGrandpa: I am not trying to be a wise a** or anything... Remember that question I asked, "do we have create an original piece of furniture?" Well what was the answer you gave me?
"Do something original. Can't go wrong with that."t

I don't understand your point...? That's exactly what I said I was having trouble with - coming up with an original idea.

[Thijs]

Ok. i'm in. I know i said that also with the Robot-battle... but the Robot was a bit too difficult for me. Furniture i can handle... i hope...
check the good ol' googl' for inspiration:
http://images.google.it/images?q=chair%20design&hl=it&lr=&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&sa=N&tab=wi
or
http://www.awdsgn.com/Classes/WebI_Fall02/WebTours/JDamon-chairs/

goodluck

[eilsoe]

lol, if only I had the time... :sure:

can I submit one o my previous one? =)

http://www.avalon-rev.dk/3d/showB/chairs1.jpg

http://www.avalon-rev.dk/3d/showB/chairs2.jpg

[grinch]

Very Nice renders, but why is the chair laying on its side in the second picture? ;)

[eilsoe]

because it's asleep, shhh <(

[Prancer]

what, what is this? a mod challenging another mod's authourity :!: . LINK. (http://www.kirupa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8786) now I have seen everything... :lol:
but yeah, that's understandable with the work and all, but hey, who said it was old stuff...... :look:
I shall henceforth acknoledge Eilsoe as a shifty/untrustworthy guy if he implements the latter.:smirk:

@thijs: thanks for the link :thumb:

@b.f.m. : I am unsure if I have yet answered your question in a satisfactory manner, regarding originality. as long as you make a rendering in a 3d program and put it up, then it's a go. pm me if you have any further questions/concerns youd like answered.

[eilsoe]

psch :sure:

[Vexir]

I'm in :D except i got reeeli scared by elisoe's chairs... so realistic!

[Prancer]

welcome aboard vexir :)
I got a link from brain (updated original post) and it might give some inspiration. :thumb:

[Vexir]

Crap.. sorry guys I'll have to rain check, my Cinema 4d CD is messed up :(

Can't install it.

[Thijs]

How's everyone doing? My chair is getting fine.. quite simple, but elegant.....

How about previews? is that allowed in this Battle? Can i show a quick render? (And are you interested in that?)

[eilsoe]

why not keep it a secret until the final poll? adds to the tension of the battle :evil:

[Thijs]

ok. tension is cool! i'll enjoy my chair alone for the moment.

:D

[m.c.bell]

Ok, i know its quite late, but i was wondering if i can still enter for the competition???

i already have my piece, just want to get on the participant list first :)

thanks, Mike

[ElectricGrandpa]

Yeah you can join, but you have to have made your piece AFTER the competition started... I'm not sure if you have or not based on
i already have my piece

-Matt

[m.c.bell]

oh yeah, i made my piece after i saw the thread. its a good idea for a battle i reckon.

btw, whats this wireframe business all about? would a screen shot from the 3d program do?

cheers,

Mike :)

[Prancer]

Welcome aboard m.c.bell. yep, that's all you need for the wireframe, a pic from the 3dapp.
Hey guys, how is everyone coming along? Just 8 more days now. :thumb:

[ElectricGrandpa]

yeah just screenshot the program you're making it in... Or if you're using Max, you can just apply a wireframe override texture to everything(other apps probably have something like that too).

-Matt

[m.c.bell]

cheers, im gunna nail those screenshots, and im all done :) i can't wait to see what evryones done :)

[m.c.bell]

ok, just to check, when do we submit the pics, and do we just post them up on the day??? sorry im new to these battles :blush:

[Prancer]

yeah, on the 20th, just post your pics. then well have a poll and the forum will decide which is best :thumb:

[grinch]

I wish I could join in on this, but I got my laptop taken away because of alcohal... God Dammit

[m.c.bell]

cool, see you then :)

[Prancer]

hey guys, just finished mine. :thumb:
and just four more days!

[Thijs]

Mine is finished for a few days now.... ... can't wait to see the others!

[Prancer]

just 2 more days, so I'm gonna post my picture up.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Phoenix_Holy/Bed_Final_Copy.jpg



and here is a link to the wireframe: Link (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Phoenix_Holy/BedWireframe.jpg)

[ElectricGrandpa]

neat :)

[m.c.bell]

Ok, its just before exams :( so i'll post my entry and check the resuls later :)

It's a chair :)

(chair and screenshot attatched)

[Thijs]

My submission:
http://www.thijspulles.com/kirupa/ChairThijsFinal.jpg

My Wire:
http://www.thijspulles.com/kirupa/WireThijs.jpg

[eilsoe]

hey guys, when this battle is over, how about setting up and interior decorating battle?

like this, only with a fully furnished and decorated room? :beam:

[Thijs]

i like that! (i was already going there!)

[eilsoe]

nice, gimme a holla if/when you decide to fire it up :) my summer holidays start in about 10 days, then I have to move, THEN I'll be able to go nuts :crazy:

[ElectricGrandpa]

bah, all my stuff is too simple :(

I'll post my entry when I get home I guess.

[Prancer]

k come on guys, just 8 more hours. lets get those renderings in.
thijs; nice rendering. and m.c.bell, I like the design, although it would seem quite uncomfortable resting ones feet on the footrest.

[m.c.bell]

m.c.bell, I like the design, although it would seem quite uncomfortable resting ones feet on the footrest.

you make a good point, i should have thought about that a bit more :) maybe next time :)

[m.c.bell]

what's going on? it's half 11 here in england, and only 3 people have posted their entrys????

do people not stick to the rules round here ???

[ElectricGrandpa]

lol nah usually people do things late... I might get mine in kinda on time... if I end up submitting it at all...

[ElectricGrandpa]

Here it is, I finally finished it. I'll post some more pics tomorrow maybe. I just thought of a way I could make it much simpler and cooler so I might do that sometime too.

The chair:

http://matt-rix.com/kirupa/ElectricGrandpa-TrulyModern.jpg





The wireframe:

http://matt-rix.com/kirupa/ElectricGrandpa-Wireframe.gif


Let me know what you think :)

-Matt

[Thijs]

Hey Grandpa, nice render you got there! I'm jalous for your metal! I don't understand what is this second 'leg' on your chair. I think without that piece it would already look 'simpeler and cooler'

But where are the other people's submissions???

[m.c.bell]

electric, you blew me out of the water. Nice work. Great render. I'm jealous already :bad:

Where is everyone elses submission???? When is the vote going to be??

[ElectricGrandpa]

I don't understand what is this second 'leg' on your chair. I think without that piece it would already look 'simpler and cooler'

lol, yeah that's the same thing I was thinking too when I said "I just thought of a way I could make it much simpler and cooler so I might do that sometime too."

I don't know if I have time right now to take out that leg, but maybe I do... haha :) I'm afraid it might end up looking too much like a lawn chair or something... oh well we'll see! :D


PS: I just noticed that my wireframe only got half-uploaded or something, so I'll have to fix that too...

-Matt

[Prancer]

ok, if anyone still has a rendering that they need to put up, then speak now, else I'll start the polls soon (most likely tomorrow).

[REEF·]

Electric great render! Looks highly uncomfortable but sweet render :thumb:

[grinch]

m.c.bell, I like your design, but the colors were horrible, maybe something far away from neon/lime green? :D

@Granpa, I like the design, except for the edge at where the back rest meets the seat. It's way to sharp, and that angle is to small.

[ElectricGrandpa]

@Granpa, I like the design, except for the edge at where the back rest meets the seat. It's way to sharp, and that angle is to small.

Yeah it was originally curved something like the attached image was... except smoother... but it didn't look quite as cool. Well, you decide, haha :)

Also, I did a bit of imagining what it would be like if someone sat in it, and it actually wouldn't be that bad, your back would just be resting on the two rounded parts that come out of the back of the chair.

[REEF·]

Thats a different render, the first one has something sticking up the sitters a hole.

[ElectricGrandpa]

Yeah the whole reason I put it up is because it's different, it shows the seat part with a more rounded bottom. The first one doesn't have any part up the a-hole though, haha :)

It would still be just as comfy... It's no big leather couch, but I don't think it would kill you to sit in it.

[m.c.bell]

m.c.bell, I like your design, but the colors were horrible, maybe something far away from neon/lime green? :D

Thanks :)

I agree, the colours are fairly outrageous :crazy: At least you could see it in the dark :ponder:.

Good work ElectricG

Later,

Mike

[Prancer]

ok grandpa, I'm gonna use your first rendering in the poll. (lol, that sounds funny)

[Thijs]

when will the poll be up?


---------edit-----------------
ok.... i found the poll:

http://www.kirupa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=101333

:D may the best render win.

[Prancer]

now

//psh, I didnt read your edit.