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3DVIA Challenge 14: Classic Transformers
I saw the Transformers 2 movie and I loved it!! Easilly the most entertaining movie of the summer. Seeing as how I love the original cartoon, lets see if you guys do. Build your own Classic Transformer from the Cartoon TV series, any Autobot or Decepticon! I’m in mid modeling for my Autobot (hint hint), but I didn’t want to wait any longer to share the challenge with you guys.
Transformers is a registered trademark of Hasbro.
Come on and test your mettle against the best of our community for the chance at fame and fortune. Winners will recieve all the acclaim of being own of our Challenge Champions, a special page we create with your winning entry, and a space on our newsletter, letting everyone know who the Champion is.
Are you the next Champion?
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REMEMBER THESE KEY DATES:
UPLOAD YOUR MODELS:
Thursday, July 9th, 2009 through Sunday, July 26th, 2009
VOTE:
Monday July 27th, 2009 through Sunday August 2nd, 2009
WINNER ANNOUNCED:
Monday August 3rd, 2009
3DVIA USERS – HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS CHALLENGE:
PLEASE NOTE: BECAUSE WE WILL BE AWARDING A PRIZE TO THE WINNER OF THIS CHALLENGE, THERE ARE ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS THAT YOU NEED TO BE AWARE OF AND AGREE TO BEFORE ENTERING THE CONTEST.
A summary of the terms and conditions is included here. Click the link below (or at the end of each section) to see the terms and conditions in full:
* For full details see the 3DVIA Challenge 14 - Classic Transformers Terms and Conditions
1. CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
1a. You must be a registered user of 3DVIA.com
3DVIA accounts are free, sign up here.
1b. You must be at least 18 years of age.
1c. DS 3DVIA employees involved in the organization of this contest (including their family members) and members of any agencies involved in the organization of this contest (including their families) are not eligible.
* For details see Section 1 of the 3DVIA Challenge 14 - Classic Transformers Terms and Conditions
2. PARTICIPATION
2a. You must upload one “Classic Transformers” model by Sunday July 26th, 2009.
Starting on Thursday, July 9th, 2009 through Sunday July 26th, 2009, upload your best “Classic Transformer” to 3DVIA. Only new to 3DVIA and original work will be considered, 1 submission per user, NO team entries.
2b. You must tag your 3D model with “3DVIAChallenge14″.
Tag your model with the keyword “3DVIAChallenge14″ – you must use this exact tag to enter (the tag is not case-sensitive). When you add this tag to your model, you will see a pop-up reminder that you must have read and agreed to the 3DVIA website Terms of Use AND the Terms and Conditions specific to this challenge.
2c. Models created using the 3DVIA Shape software which constitute derivative works reproducing existing models created by third parties under the Creative Commons license are eligible for this contest.
More information about Creative Commons can be found at http://creativecommons.org/ and, with respect to the existing licenses, at http://creativecommons.org/about/license.
2d. Models created using the 3DVIA PrintScreen software or any other software that copies existing 3D models, as well as creations containing any third party proprietary elements are not eligible for this contest.
* For details see Section 2 of the 3DVIA Challenge 14 - Classic Transformers Terms and Conditions
3. LICENSE TO USE THE MODELS
3a. By uploading your model to enter the contest you are granting DS and DS Subsidiaries certain rights regarding how your model may be used to help promote 3DVIA in the marketplace.
* For details see Section 3 of the 3DVIA Challenge 14 - Classic Transformers Terms and Conditions
4. WINNERS
4a. Each registered member of the 3DVIA community will be allowed one vote per contest.
3DVIA community voting will start on Monday July 27th, 2009, and will continue through Sunday August 2nd, 2009.
4b. A jury made up of three 3DVIA representatives will judge each model from 1-10 (10 being the best score) based on the models artistic merit, technical merit and accuracy.
Artistic Design - Eye catching design, the coolness of the model.
Technical Accuracy – Mechanical or realistic accuracy and detail
Modeling Efficiency – Polygonal construction, modeling skill.
4c. The average value of the 3DVIA representatives’ score will be combined with the percentage of the 3DVIA community’s votes multiplied by 10 (i.e.; if a model receives 45% of the community votes, it would get a score of 4.5 added to the 3DVIA representatives’ average score).
If more than one model receives the same score, each model with the same score will be designated as a Winner and will receive the same prize.
4d. The winner will be announced on the 3DVIA.com web site on Monday August 3rd, 2009.
4e. Decisions of the 3DVIA representatives are final.
* For details see Section 4 of the 3DVIA Challenge 14 - Classic Transformers Terms and Conditions
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WOW!!!!
I must say that this is the hardest challenge at 3DVIA so far oO
so it’s gonna be the most amazing =D
I started modeling Optimus, its not that hard, this challenge lets you choose your level of detail. The cartoon Transformers are very very simple geometry and they look great.
Defining Classic Transformers: Any transformer that appeared in the Cartoon TV Series or if you want a challenge, any Transformer from the product line. No Transformers from the movies, since they are in thousands of parts :)
I’ll show you my Optimus soon :)
can’t we create our own transformer ?
eee….?
No custom bots?
Doh!
We want custom bots! Not copies from tv show!
Who am I to bar creativity, if you want to design your own Autobot or Decepticon, by all means, please do so :)
If you need help with refferences here’s what I did.
Go to google images search and search for Classic Transformers.
Pick the one that you like, then search for it by name. For examples if I like Optimus Prime, I would do a google images search for Classic Optimus Prime.
can’t you change the prize?the ipod is kinda old
and could i send my father’s details about mail and others?just like is his account.i wanna know this for future challenges
ok,i did something bad?maybe yes,but why no one is answering me?!i asked the same thing last time,and still nothing
You can still participate and win the challenge, but I have to abide by the legal department when it comes to handing out prizes. I will definitly look into a diffrent award for the prizes though, and I’ll take suggestions from the community :)
This is going to be so much fun to follow!
I heard the new movie was crap, but this contest looks fun!
wow a nice coincidence. I was just started work on my Warpath model in blender. I’ll be entering with glee
Glee is always good! Haven’t seen that wonderful word used much lately – thanks for reminding me to be gleeful :)
just out of curiosity, how can you afford to just give away ipods and the like? i won’t be entering this time (probably) but if the subject gets more to my liking then i will enter for sure. last thing, if someone does win and is under 18, surely there is no legal way of winning the prize???
In the overall budget, the prizes are a small cost, especially when compared with the satisfaction of the winner.
As far as the age questions, see my comment on your next question. :)
just saw the entry rules, no entry for me… why aren’t you allowed to enter if you are under 18?
Simple answer – Dassault Systemes’ legal team required it.
Be imaginative, be creative, look back over comments from previous Challenges to see other comments on the same subject. Look for hints.
Come discuss the topic for the next challenge in our Forums :)