Cinematic Contest #3 - The Story of...

[Squidle]

We have a host I think. Just going over rules and whatnot in Mods Lobby.

Who is it :O?
I'll read it tomorrow (arround 18.00)

Squidle logs out for today.

 

[Hawkwing]

We have a host I think. Just going over rules and whatnot in Mods Lobby.

Yes, I talked to Linaze - he came to me, rather - on Messenger a day or two ago about it.

 

[Gilles]

I never said you couldn't say Linaze was hosting. For some reason I just didn't mention it.

 

[Squidle]

So... when will this be hosted?

 

[Gilles]

After the Mapping mini contest.

 

[Aeroblyctos]

Okay, because it takes so long to host this contest I have to withdraw. I would done a mini-cinematic this weekend but because this is not going to be hosted soon I leave.

Bye, bye and good luck for everyone in this contest when it gets hosted.

 

[SlayerII]

I also want to be in

Do we actually have to see the personw hich is reading the book?

 

[Avator]

That's up to you to decide. As long as it fits the theme and doesn't break the rules, it's allowed.

 

[Mechmap]

Also, I don't really get the theme. Do we have to have a narrator talking through the cine explaining the story and stuffs like that?

Think so.

 

[Linaze]

Think of a man telling his son a story, and that story is the cinematic.

 

[lord_ken]

Oh, Okay then.'

Can it also be a father telling his son about a place where something occured and something like that?

 

[HappyCockroach]

Mine will be about a book that was found, telling some stuff about what happen to its previous owner.

 

[Squidle]

@ Happy,

Wow, I wanna see that cinematic!

" I want to join this contest! " Click send to: Brain, Hand.

Question: Is there a file size limitation? Also, I don't really get the theme. Do we have to have a narrator talking through the cine explaining the story and stuffs like that?

Yes.
You can do it like someone's father is telling him a story.

Or just a random dude like: "Long ago, the orcs were not green but pink..."

Like that.

 

[HappyCockroach]

• Storyline		-/25
  Theme		-/15
  Other	Camera, Filters, Heroes and special effects	-/10

• 90 % of the winner shall be determined by the contest's appointed judge(s).
• 10 % of the winner shall be determined by the results of a public poll.

What's 'theme' about?? About 'fitting the given theme'?
I say that this should take only 5-10, and Other take from 15-20, since 'other' is the raw work, and the cinematic itself.

 

[Avator]

Yes. Here's a little example of what the theme should be like (0:00 to 0:50):

 

[SlayerII]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IixNs_qlS6k
This would also fit?(the way)

 

[HappyCockroach]

I like the theme, it is very wide.
People should do it like they interpretated it. As long as it isn't something that has nothing to do with the theme.

 

[kewlthis]

I think ill try to do something for this too. Iv always wanted to do cinematic but dont have motivation.

It took like 1h to make first 3 minutes cause im not very good with cinematics. I got storyline pretty much ready tought. Now its only matter of how much I can do stuff before i get bored.

So i I think ill post my work even if i cant finish it. It would take many hours to complete my storyline....

 

[SlayerII]

3min in one hour O
man you are pretty fast
after 2 hours i have something like a minute

 

[HappyCockroach]

I believe we should wait for the contest to be hosted before we start doing the cinematics, guys.

 

[SlayerII]

It doesnt started?
o my good do i have to delete all now?

 

[kewlthis]

Aww i just noticed this aint even started yet. Anyway I hope this gets accepted soon so I can start working on my great ideas :<....This would act as a small motivation.

It pretty much looked like every other competition if you didnt look where the thread is....

 

[Hawkwing]

It has been accepted, just not posted.

 

[lord_ken]

Why am i still not on the " People who joined " List?

 

[HappyCockroach]

It has been accepted, just not posted.

Does that mean that we can work on it already?

 

[busterkomo]

No. The contest will (probably) start around this Wednesday.

 

[Hawkwing]

Does that mean that we can work on it already?

As hvo-busterkomo said, no. You certainly may not.

 

[Septimus]

I am willing to judge, but the judging criteria and rules would be slightly change.

Imports may be used in the map, however they must all be credited and must NOT be specially created for the cinematic by other user.

That's mean model and skin that are request or specially made by other users for you are not allowed to be used in this cinematic contest.

Judging Criteria

Storyline/Theme (40) - How interesting the storyline could be, would it keep your adrenaline pumping for more or does it make you snore? Does the storyline fit the theme?

Terrain & Fog (20) - How well the terrain is develop, goes it make your eyes pop out or does it make you vomit? Does the fog set correctly or horrible?

Camera & Scripting (20) - Does the camera move smoothly without any flaw or it get choppy after a period of time? Does it contain an awesome movement and good angle?

Does the scripting was scripting very well without causing any lag? Does the scripting make everything execute precisely?

Special Effect & Animation (10) - Does the special effect look great without being abuse and cause lag? Does the animation was executed correctly?

Music & Sound (10) - Does the music fit the theme and been play properly? Does the sound effect and voice act was well execute?

Battle Scene (5) [Only apply to a cinematic with battle scene] - Does the battle scene look great, eye catching and excited enough for you to watch again?

That's the judging criteria I would used if I am judge. Of course, if you want to get the bonus point by adding battle scene to your cinematic. You are welcome to it, but a horrible battle scene would probably get a demerit point from me.

 

[Hawkwing]

I am willing to judge, but the judging criteria and rules would be slightly change.

Imports may be used in the map, however they must all be credited and must NOT be specially created for the cinematic by other user.

That's mean model and skin that are request or specially made by other users for you are not allowed to be used in this cinematic contest.

Judging Criteria

Storyline/Theme (40) - How interesting the storyline could be, would it keep your adrenaline pumping for more or does it make you snore? Does the storyline fit the theme?

Terrain & Fog (20) - How well the terrain is develop, goes it make your eyes pop out or does it make you vomit? Does the fog set correctly or horrible?

Camera & Scripting (20) - Does the camera move smoothly without any flaw or it get choppy after a period of time? Does it contain an awesome movement and good angle?

Does the scripting was scripting very well without causing any lag? Does the scripting make everything execute precisely?

Special Effect & Animation (10) - Does the special effect look great without being abuse and cause lag? Does the animation was executed correctly?

Music & Sound (10) - Does the music fit the theme and been play properly? Does the sound effect and voice act was well execute?

Battle Scene (5) [Only apply to a cinematic with battle scene] - Does the battle scene look great, eye catching and excited enough for you to watch again?

That's the judging criteria I would used if I am judge. Of course, if you want to get the bonus point by adding battle scene to your cinematic. You are welcome to it, but a horrible battle scene would probably get a demerit point from me.

I'm pretty sure Linaze has already agreed to judge.

 

[Septimus]

I rather have him active at map section.

 

[Avator]

I thought Linaze was going to host, not judge. Septimus is marked as the judge here. Even though, it might be nice to have a 2nd opinion, but that's just optional. Am I confusing 2 things now or what?

 

[Just_Spectating]

i hope we're getting more time than July -- July..

its already the 14th here and i don't think i could finish anything in less than a month or two.

 

[kewlthis]

i hope we're getting more time than July -- July..

its already the 14th here and i don't think i could finish anything in less than a month or two.

Totally agreed. Im feeling so lazy that I wonder if I can finish it anyway, but sure extra times would be great.

 

[Nbah]

Is voice-acting a must?

 

[Avator]

Ofcourse not. It's only to give your cinematic an extra boost. A good voice actor can really do miracles in bringing your cinematic to life!

 

[.LsD]

Sweet maybe i must join this contest !!

 

[Rifle-Man]

I participate! Count me in!

 

[Squidle]

Is voice-acting a must?

It's better, and people will give a higher score/follow the story.

But does this mean you're joining ?

 

[MaD[Lion]]

im gonna win this contest just so you guys know

 

[Rifle-Man]

And I will be 3rd place.

 

[Rifle-Man]

What is the deadline? My PC shows (maybe not only mine) The contest shall begin on #st of July and conclude on #th of July. What's a #?

 

[Avator]

It means they have no freaking idea xD

And MaD: You wish you'd win. I got a killer story right here and you're going down! <evil laugh>

 

[Rifle-Man]

Damn... evil laugh. Coming from Avator... NOW is world in global crysis.

 

[Rifle-Man]

What if the map bugs at the very end of the cinematic?

 

[HappyCockroach]

First of all don't double post... and I don't believe this will happen. If you are willing to try it, post a submission that divides by zero in the end ( or I dunno what else can induce a bug) and then wait to see what the judges will say.

 

[Rifle-Man]

.....M'kay.

 

[Septimus]

And I will be 3rd place.

No offense, but your map quality was very low all the time.

 

[Just_Spectating]

Has it started yet?

 

[Avator]

@Just_Spectating: No, it hasn't. When it will, you'll see a thread appear in the Arena section (not one of the subsections).

@Rifle-Man:

Your final submission must be bug free.

 

[Squidle]

I dunno when it starts.
The host will change it.