hey all. i'm thinking about starting a 3D movie festival specifically for poser/daz/vue/bryce. figure the timespan would be months to complete a 3-5 minute movie using these programs to render (model in whatever program you like.) i figure if everyone paid a $5 entry fee, it would make it worth it for the winner, based on the votes of their peers. i'd like to keep it really simple: a short film about whatever you want, using an original voice and music track, and then submit before the deadline. i'll host the site and people can view the movies without knowing the author. winner would get all the prize money as well as bragging rights, but everyone involved would gain understanding of these programs and their capabilities. winner would be based on how their story was written, quality of the animation and sound, and overall professionalism. anyone interested?

I think that's a cool idea. Maybe you could get some sponsors for additional non-cash prizes from some of the merchants? I'd be interested in sponsoring some if you choose to go that route. Bookmarked, I'd like to see how this develops. --Donnie

i was thinking that would be cool. i really want people to showcase what can be done with freeware (wings, blender...) and el cheapo programs (non-lightwave, maya, 3ds max, cinema, ei universe, etc...) i'm officially calling for sponsors! if you're interested in sponsoring a contest this big, let me know! thanks!

Then count me in. I'll email you sometime this weekend and we can sort out details. --Donnie

Sounds very interesting. Please keep us posted.

Wow sounds like a good Idea! I guess I better start animating :D

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sounds great! my goal is to showcase the abilities of the cheaper, more "low-end" 3d programs. i don't know much about carrara, but if you think it's the kind of program people would turn their noses up at (if they were 3d snobs!) then let's include it. this also includes all the other smaller programs. terragen, mojo world, etc.

It qualifies. LOL So does Truespace.. Cool

good deal! i'm going to be putting a website together soon with all the things i'm looking for in submissions, and a list of those who want to sponsor it and what they're providing. thanks!

hey all! i'm going to federal agent training for 4 months. it'll be a few weeks before i'm back on the boards here. in the meantime, think about your animation entry. it should showcase talking, action, non-action (standing or sitting or dying... something where small movements make it realistic) and an original track for sounds, not from another movie. i'll have a site up soon specifically for these entries. until then, happy rendering!

I'm game - need a kickstart; so this could be it.

Book mark! Please be sure and come back to this thread when you get back instead of simply starting a new one. I mean, go a hear and start a new one if you want, just put a link to it in this one so we get the E-bot (hopefully).