Reallusion Game Character Animation Contest - Q&A
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This thread is for any questions you may have regarding this contest. Someone from Reallusion will be around to answer them as quickly as they can.
http://www.polycount.com/2015/04/24/reallusion-game-character-animation-contest/
http://www.reallusion.com/iclone/event/2015-contest/
NEW CONTEST DEADLINE: July 10, 2015 -- http://www.polycount.com/2015/05/18/contest-update/
http://www.polycount.com/2015/04/24/reallusion-game-character-animation-contest/
http://www.reallusion.com/iclone/event/2015-contest/
NEW CONTEST DEADLINE: July 10, 2015 -- http://www.polycount.com/2015/05/18/contest-update/
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Can a single submitted video count for both the 'Best Character Animation' and 'Best One-Minute Video' categories? Or must they both be separate projects?
Edit: One more question... can participants use assets gained from the software's featured community-created library (including any paid for assets)?
I have a question, I don't know if I've understand everything ^^
The animation short movie should be done only with game animations , like walk cycle animation, interactions animations , fight anim, etc.. (only motion presets, as we can see in every video games) and all of these should be combined, or we can do traditional animation, like video games trailers (like the last Star Wars Battlefront trailer, with game assets , but not ingame animations) ?
(hope my question is clear, my english isn't perfect sorry ^^ )
thanks , i'll start to work soon !!
Yes, you may use content from the community or other libraries. Props, scenes, characters, etc... The animation does need to be original.
On the game contest news page (http://www.polycount.com/2015/04/24/reallusion-game-character-animation-contest/), it mentions four free content characters that would be great for animators (Tech Trooper, Special Forces Character, Hero & Horseman and Dragon). Thing is, after going through the library in the software, and even trying out the demo for iClone 6, I can't find these character avatars anywhere. Do you know how to get hold of these? Are they available as an add-on download and if so, where to get that from?
Thanks, and this is shaping up to be a very cool contest!
For the one-minute movie me you will be best to make the game trailer style video instead of just motion clips. We hope to see something exciting and interesting. You will need to feature some original character animation in your submission, but feel free to get as cinematic as you like with the production.
I'll mix traditional animation and motion clips, and make another video just about characters animations in IClone5
Thank you, and good luck everyone !
So I've got a couple of questions.
Some year ago, I created a parody video of the new "let's play" trend with a gremlins character ( [ame]
If not, don't worry, I got others ideas :
Are indie game accepted ? Some month ago I made this fan video for Cry Of Fear ( [ame]
And finally, is there a PG limitations ? Are blood or swears accepted ?
Thanks you !
I think, Reallusion takes that "game character" thing not so seriously. I think, they want to see a character designed to used in a realtime engine. I will participate on that contest too and I took the "game character" thing a bit too serious. I will do a "Lara Croft" video using iClone 5.
About that "swear & violence" thing ... if you look over the forum from reallusion, you'll see the last competition (Battle Competition). There are some bloody shots in there. So I think that should be not a problem if you don't cross certain lines ...
Greetings
Direx
Thanks for your question and all of the example clips. The gremlin as a character is fine and if you did all the animation for the gremlin, then that would be a fine too. The style for the gremlin video is ok, but remember you will be judged only for the character animation in the Best Character Animation category and for the Best One-Minute movie you will want to consider the whole production along with including your original character animation.
Any type of game or game-style is fine to emulate, parody or mash-up... AAA or Indie. However if you use actual game footage in your one-minute movie, I'd keep it to a minimum or make sure it balances well with your original character animated segments.
You may use models and characters from games or other libraries.
Although we don't want to hinder the creative spirit, there will be an opportunity to showcase the winners in the press so keeping things PG language is not a bad idea. Wanna do blood, etc... not a problem, as long as it helps tell your story or showcase your animation.
You will need to start your Polycount WIP thread here first: http://www.polycount.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=99
When you are ready to submit...
You can find info about submission here: http://www.reallusion.com/iclone/event/2015-contest/submit.aspx
After experimenting with the software I've come across an issue with may prove to be quite disruptive in my animation pipeline.
I've noticed that the version of 3DExchange that has been supplied for the comp does not have an option to export to FBX. The only options that I can find are ones that export over to iClone 5 and export as an obj. Is there a separate plugin required for FBX export?
Quick question, sorry if it is repeated but I need a little clarity here: what exactly can be considered for the 'character animation' category? Must it be limited to just game-play animations like jumps/runs/attacks OR can it be also a short sequence but under a minute?
For example, if I have a two-character sequence for say, 30 seconds can that be considered for this? That being said, is there a frame limit for this category?
Thanks in advance!
Shivonne
im alittle confused as to how to join the contest. Can we use maya or max and rigs we find else where to animate and compile it to a video and submit it for the contest ? or we have to use the iclone software ?
thanks
Yes you can do the contest with maya, max or your tool and rig of choice. If you choose to try iClone for the contest then you can also be considered for the $1000 Best Use of iClone award.
This is the iClone 5 and 3DXchange 5 PRO versions, which will allow you to import any 3D model or character rig and animate it with iClone. This version of iClone and 3DXchange will require you to render your scene in iClone. You can render video or image sequences.
http://www.reallusion.com/iclone/event/2015-contest/download.html
iClone 5 Demo Video
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If you want to export your character and animation via FBX for use outside of iClone so you can continue working with other tools in your pipeline, then youll need to download and install 3DXchange PIPELINE trial version. The trial version will give you 15 FBX exports. The download info for 3DXchange PIPELINE and the trial limitations can be found here:
http://www.reallusion.com/iclone/3dx/3dx_trial.aspx
iClone Animation PIPELINE Demo
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When I click on my own name I get the same message.:(I think there may be an issue with the link so please use this one to start the WIP:
http://www.polycount.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=99
Does it have to be video game characters? Won't that violate copyrights of nintendo, sega , etc?
Little help/advice please?
This is the error I keep getting:
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I've already started my project, but I can't upload anything to my own thread... sigh.
getting nervous that my time is ticking away without me...
:poly122:
http://youtu.be/8dxEy3eUCSY
Do the characters in the clip have to be human? One of my options for this contest was to show two giant robots fighting.
Before I make a thread to enter this contest, do the characters have to be humans or could we do monsters or robot instead.
Yes, robots are fine to use for your submission. Giant fighting robots, especially!!!
I have many question....
1- Do I have to make video from any video games or from my idea about video games?
2- Can we us effect videos from example after effect to all the renders to make a good video or we just have to us the final renders from iclone or ndigo and nothing else ??
3- Can we make many Characters from many video games in one idea video or make shots from on game play only ?
4- last question....can we us a character model(like Assassin's Creed )from original game or we make it from scratch ?
thanks
http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=152392
I have had reports that the pictures are not showing..,.yet I see them OK ?:(
Thanks
Stefos
1- Do I have to make video from any video games or from my idea about video games?
Your original idea is fine and you do not need to make video from a game.
2- Can we us effect videos from example after effect to all the renders to make a good video or we just have to us the final renders from iClone or indigo and nothing else ??
You can use After Effects or other video editing/VFX tools you like to enhance your submission.
3- Can we make many Characters from many video games in one idea video or make shots from on game play only ?
You can include all the characters you like in your submission, but your animation is important too. You can also do mash-up of various game titles as a theme for your submission.
4- last question....can we us a character model(like Assassin's Creed )from original game or we make it from scratch ?
It's really up to you on what you want to you use for your characters. If you can use original content, that's fine. If you want to use game content or characters from a library, that's fine too. Many posts in the WIP threads show original content and also game character likenesses used in their projects.
thank you too much...I will do my best
and I made an account to polycount but how can I sign up for this contest.
or do I just post my content as a reply?
thanks
http://www.polycount.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=99
You can look at other threads to get the idea.
When your video is ready to submit, you'll go here:
http://www.reallusion.com/iclone/event/2015-contest/submit.aspx
If you are having any issues viewing content please message Polycount admin. Thx!
My two favourite sites are:
For FREE SOUND FX: http://www.freesfx.co.uk/
And FREE MUSIC (that is also really classy to pro-movie standard):
try Kevin Macleod's http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/
Any more suggestions please?
or can we discuss both in the same thread please?
It seems my movie will be a bit longer than 5 minutes. I already cut it down, but I think I will end at minute 6 or 6.30 min. I just want to know if this is acceptable by the judges ...
Direx
The rules state - Movie length: Minimum of 1 minute ~ 5 minutes.
But I don't think Reallusion will care, you're using their software to create amazing animation. Surly being a minute or two over but producing high end work cannot go against you.
I'm interested in their reply though!
Cape