| 15 October 2009 |
The 10th International Computer Graphics Conference is seeking entries for its View World Wide Short Competition. All 3D animations and VFX (visual effects) produced between 2006 and 2009 are eligible. The maximum time limit for these shorts is 30 minutes.
In order to widen the scope of talent for this competition, students are now eligible to enter their work in this contest.
The 2009 VIEW Award Categories are:
Best 3D short
This award is given to the best short movie created with 2D / 3D digital animation or live footage integrated with digital visual effects. Motion capture data is acceptable for sourcing animation. Entries will be judged on the following: technical excellence, originality, creativity, design and aesthetics. The time limit for entries is no more than 30 minutes.
Best 3D Design
This award is for the best entry that depicts an original 3D model for non-character subjects such as automotive, industrial design, architectural, or other common non-living objects. Any 3D modeling software may be used to generate models but must include all textures and shading information. Judging is based upon aesthetics, creativity, originality, and technical excellence.
Best Environment Design / Digital Matte Painting
This award category honors the best digital created digital virtual environment. The entries can consist exclusively of 3D graphics or a mix of digital 3D graphics and digital matte painting techniques. The digital environment can be of an interior or exterior setting and must be compete with surface appearance whether it is painted or textured. Entries are judged upon aesthetics, architectural value, originality, creativity, and technical excellence.
Best 3D Digital Character
This award goes to the best 3D digital character modeled for a video game or animated short film. Any 3D software maybe used for the 3D creation of the virtual character. Entries will be judged upon technical excellence, originality, aesthetics, and character personality.
Best Digital Visual Effects (VFX)
This award goes to the best digital visual effects sequence used in a computer generated animation or live-action digital effects short film. VFX may be created using any 3D graphics or compositing software.
Entries are judged upon creativity, originality, technical excellence, and the continuity and consistency of the main theme idea of the short. The entry forms and contest rules can be seen by clicking here. The deadline for this contest is October 15, 2009.
Martin
I came across this when searching info on Google. I will use it to complete my report for this weekend, thanks for the info.
LA Wolfe
You have such a great website. I am sharing information about your site on About.com’s Women in Business and with my own clients.
3D Animation technology has come so far. I remember about 15 years back when it still took 10 or more hours to render even simple frames that can now be produced in less time than it takes to microwave a cup of coffee. Back then, you did your best, crossed your fingers and waited, hoping there was no power outage in the meantime.
But I must admit I especially enjoyed reading about the Ugly Necklace Contest for 2010. I think even I could enter that one!
no. 2 pencil
Hi LA Wolfe,
Really glad to hear that you enjoy our website, and thank you very much for spreading the word about GDB. :D
I can relate to your memories of 3D animation. When the first solid programs were coming out such as 3D Lightwave, it was simply magical to be able to do animations without breaking the bank. Of course, as you said, the price for this convenience were the awful rendering times. I can hardly wait till we have real-time rendering. Now wouldn’t that be great? And good luck to you on your Ugly Necklace entry too. ; )