Halloween2009 (Mini Challenge)

[sirquadalot]

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Hello fellow ZBC Members!

Halloween is getting close and I would like to invite everyone to participate in this tribute to a great tradition Pixologic has held for the last 8 years. This is my humble challenge for all, this Halloween season.

CHALLENGE RULES:

Pick a pumpkin from this patch, or grow your own. Sculpt and shape your pumpkin into whatever you desire, just keep it as realistic as you can. All forms of pumpkin carving are open (portraits, scary faces, silly, etc...) Use all the tools Zbrush offers. Full scenes are not required (just use a black background) but if you would like to, go for it! Just remember follow the TOS of ZBC, and most importantly have fun! Happy Halloween everyone! -Brian

Pick a pumpkin from my patch! (just change the .txt to .obj)

pumpkin_a.txt (http://www.zbrushcentral.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=162910&stc=1)
pumpkin_b.txt (http://www.zbrushcentral.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=162911&stc=1)
pumpkin_c.txt (http://www.zbrushcentral.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=162912&stc=1)

Later this week, I will demonstrate a simple, yet amazingly powerful way to light your Jackolantern... ;)

[Blaine91555]

OK, I'll give a shot. I might be able to finish a Pumpkin. I was wondering if anyone would start one.

[sirquadalot]

Hey Blaine, welcome! I look forward to seeing your entry! (post more than one if you like!) I know I will.:D

[scottleroc]

this sounds like alot of fun. I will have to try and find some time for this one

:evil: :mad: :mad: Happy Halloween:mad: :mad: :evil:

[sirquadalot]

Hey scottleroc, happy Halloweeen to you! This is all in good fun! 5-10 minutes, or a an hour, or a week. It's up to you! Happy Zbrushing! - Brian

[sirquadalot]

This is a quick read. Just a link I found to help those who do not know what Halloween is. (yes, there are many!) I do not endorse this site...McAfee said it's safe...;)
http://www.pumpkincarving101.com/pumpkin_carving_history.html

[3Point14]

At least there will be one pumpkin............:)
sirquadalot; this is your "A" mesh.

PumpkinTop.jpg (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:zb_insimg%28%27163289%27,%27PumpkinTop.jpg%27 ,1,0%29)

PumpkinFront.jpg (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:zb_insimg%28%27163290%27,%27PumpkinFront.jpg% 27,1,0%29)

[sirquadalot]

:D Sweet, I'm still working on my guys!;) I'll post some tomorrow:)

[konjo kothar vignar]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUqUmY076No yay zbrush pumpkins!!

[sirquadalot]

Thanks for the link! Are you going to carve a pumpkin? :D

[konjo kothar vignar]

heheh, well i guess. Hmm i have a lot of work to do.. But it would be a lot of fun and i havent made tried making one since i made that vid 11 months ago :) we'll see

[sirquadalot]

You would help to keep a great tradition alive... Although this is a mini challenge, and everyone seems to be busy... check this link for the last 8 years of ZBrush Central's Halloween Challenges.:)
http://www.zbrushcentral.com/showthread.php?t=76060

[Blaine91555]

3Point14,

Cool Pumpkin :tu::tu:

Sirquadalot,

The pumpkins are coming. Just waiting for the weekend. Got the base done just need the time to get er done.

It's all about marketing. Start telling people they ain't got a hair on their behinds if they don't make a pumpkin :rolleyes:

[rolilli]

I would like to have a go at it but can't figure out how to make an .obj out of those .text files :o

[sirquadalot]

rolilli, it's easy, download the file, and in windows, right click on the icon and select, "rename". change the .txt extension to .obj. and click ok...(it will give you a warning about changing file extention...click ok. Also you can actually open the .txt file in windows note pad and see what went into these simple models! looking forward to your pumpkin carving. P.S you can make your own pumpkin and post the results if you are uneasy with this. I would completely understand! -Brian

[sirquadalot]

Blaine, help me ;) out on that... please!

I got home late tonight...we have inventory tomorrow:rolleyes: I thought I would have time to do some sculpting...but I have to get to bed.:cry:

[3Point14]

A standard carved pumpkin.

Jack-O.jpg (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:zb_insimg%28%27163413%27,%27Jack-O.jpg%27,1,0%29)

[sirquadalot]

Kinda out side the challenge, but in the spirit of the annual Halloween challenge, do whatever you want to...;) , But you must keep in mind the season, and the spirit of halloween.

[spaceboy412]

3dpt i actually liked the pumpkin chassis.

[Blaine91555]

:lol: I'm in a similar situation until tomorrow. Worked to 9 last night and I'll have to do the same today. I have three days off this weekend so I'm in Pumpkin mode :tu: Today is payroll day and my damn employees actually expect to get paid. Imagine that :rolleyes:

[3Point14]

just more pumpkins.......

LotaPumpkin.jpg (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:zb_insimg%28%27163510%27,%27LotaPumpkin.jpg%2 7,1,0%29)

[sirquadalot]

Should not have started watching that movie...;)
Here is a rough sketch of pumpkin_a.
pumpkina_01.jpg

[sirquadalot]

3point14, really cool pumpkin! Please, if you would like continue posting your steampunk pumkin, it's all good! Blaine looking forward to your entries!;)

[spaceboy412]

http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/09/20/farmer-grows-pumpkins-with-human-faces/

[sirquadalot]

That is creepy! Thanks for the link!:)

[3Point14]

.............:)

chaser.jpg (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:zb_insimg%28%27163727%27,%27chaser.jpg%27,1,0 %29)

[sirquadalot]

Hahhahahaaa!!! Naked pumpkinhead man! Run! :D

[sirquadalot]

pumpkina_02.jpg
I did not have alot of time this week to work on my pumpkins, but I made some time today. This is pumkin_a, overpainted with the highlighterII brush set to main. The luminousity was built up using multiple brush strokes with a low RBG intensity setting, colored orange. Make sure to render your shadow pass first, and when your happy with that, bake the layer, and start painting your light!:D

[3Point14]

sirquadalot, I think he's hotter than the Balrog!
How many candles have you got in there? :cool:

[sirquadalot]

;) heehee! I've stopped using candles years ago! Napalm all the way!:lol:

[Blaine91555]

Great Pumpkins :tu::tu: Broke out my sunglasses to view the last one :D

Finally got a little time. I'm only part done but thought I'd bump the thread.

pumpkinTest.jpg (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:zb_insimg%28%27163883%27,%27pumpkinTest.jpg%2 7,1,0%29)

Still got to detail the stem and give it some color. I have the face in my head, just need to get er done.

Made a simple base in Silo. I'm loving the feel of the new brushes. This is the first chance I've had to try them out.

[sirquadalot]

Hey Blaine, very nice pumpkin! Looking forward to seeing your carving!;)

[Bas Mazur]

Funny thread :D

[Reedcsy]

pumpkin.jpg
pumpkingrab.jpg

[Prosthesis]

Pumpking-thumb.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwAr15lNYcc

Not rocket science or anything but thought it might help some zbrushers get their base mesh for the pumpkin set up real quick like.

[SolidSnakexxx]

Reedcsy....that's one sick looking pumpkin....very cool!

[sirquadalot]

Hey everyone, just 5 more days till Halloween!:evil: :evil: :D !!!! Clock is ticking!

Bas Mazur! Been to long! Carve a pumpkin with us!:D

Reedcsy, awesome pumpkin sculpt! :cool: :tu: :tu:

Prosthesis...thank you for spending your time to create this cool movie for everyone! ;) :D :)

SolidSnakexxx...Help keep the tradition alive...Carve one with us my friend, I'll know you would bring your best!;)

[Bas Mazur]

This will be the biggest :)
Pumpit.jpg

[AVTPro]

LOL. that's too funny. Good JOb.

[Aberrant]

Great work. This is actually inspiring and I love the style. How long did the first crazy eyed pumpkin take you? Once again great work :tu:

[Blaine91555]

Reedscy - Love it :tu:

Prosthesis - Thank you :tu:

Bas- :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Guess I'd better do something with mine. Too much work, too little time.

[sirquadalot]

Very cool Bas Mazur! Really witty concept, with excellent execution! Well done!:tu: :tu: :D

[Toddd]

Just purchased Zbrush 2 days ago after using it in a few studios....I am very excited!
Pumpkin that grows a face as it grows in the field, I may do another :)

Nice work so far guys!

todd

pkin-01.jpg (javascript:zb_insimg('164284','pkin-01.jpg',1,0))

[Duraug]

Great pumpkins guys!

Here's my attempt

Pumpkin.jpg (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:zb_insimg%28%27164381%27,%27Pumpkin.jpg%27,1, 0%29)

[rolilli]

Finally got it finished, so here I go jumping in at the deep end :D

[Stole]

Here´s my carving for the mini challenge!!!

[U_L.]

It is great to see all the neat renders artists have submitted.
So here is my simple carved pumpkin.
The base mesh was made in Blender following tutorials found at CGCookie.
Then exported as obj and imported into Zbrush 3,5 for further detailing.
Next another export and import into Zbrush 3.1 for file size reduction using Decimation Master.

[sirquadalot]

Hello my fellow pumpkin carvers! The clock is ticking... please try to have your final images posted by today...(but if your late it's OK)

Toddd, looks tight!:cool: Would love to see a few more pics of it!:tu:

Duraug, Cool pumpkin! The black eyes are creepy!:D

rolilli, I really love the teeth, well done!:tu: :tu:

Stole...I never tought of doing that before...:cool: :cool: :cool: I love the nose!

U_L., Cool render...from Blender?:tu:

Here is my final entry for this challenge:
"The Little Head" (it might get you into trouble if your not careful)
final_pumpkin_b_c_01.jpg

I wish I had more time...:( Oh well...I really had fun with ZB's rendering though!:cool: Happy Halloween everyone!:evil: :evil: :evil: :D ;)

[EmanZB]

Here´s my pumpkin
pumpkin monsters.jpg

[EmanZB]

Here´s my pumpkin monsters 666.jpg

[EmanZB]

Final render of pumpkin monsters pumpkin monsters.jpg

[Bas Mazur]

Wow, nice and creepy image! :tu:

[spaceboy412]

001063-copy.jpg (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:zb_insimg%28%27164707%27,%27001063-copy.jpg%27,1,0%29)
i didn't set out to do this today but i guess i got the bug. unfortunately this is not the image i wanted, zb crashed and i lost it, and my last two saves were corrupt, luckily i got a screengrab and was able to photoshop it.