Cinematic Contest #5 - Mystery & Adventure[DECEASED]

Hemlock · Mar 10, 2012

Mystery & Adventure

Create a Cinematic that captivates the notion of a secret and is simultaneously shrouded within a mysterious atmosphere. The cinematic should also include adventurous moments.

No submission may violate any of the site rules.
If a submission does not follow the map submission rules the creator will be disqualified.
You must show at least one instance of progress, for example a screenshot or part of the cinematic map.
Your submission may not be started/made before the official launch of the contest.
A Judge or any person involved in decision making is not allowed to participate.
Teamwork is not allowed (testers and/or musicians are excluded from that rule)
Your Cinematic has to be between 5 and 10 minutes in length (The entry length will not decide the winner)
Custom material is allowed, but has to be credited.
Your map must be posted before the end of the deadline.
Your map has to be less than 30MB in size.

First Place: 50 reputation points

Second Place: 35 reputation points

Third Place: 20 reputation points

Contestant	WIP Post/Picture	(Title)Entry
Hemlock		Red Horizon
Vengeancekael
Wandering Soul
kayS
Pharaoh_
Bugz
Aeroblyctos
Restor
_PV	Progress picture	The Solitary Reaper

King Klear

Genre implementation	How well are the genres implemented into the cinematic? was there a mysterious edge to the cinematic? how exciting/adventurous was the cinematic?	25 pt
Storyline	How interesting is the story? How are elements like character building, plot and predictability integrated into the story?	20 pt
Terrain and Atmosphere	How well are the worlds designed? To what degree is atmosphere used to compliment the scene?	15 pt
Camera placement and motion	How well are scenes captured? To what extent are different perspectives used correctly? How well is motion used and synced with the scene?	15 pt
Precision and handling	How well is the cinematic controlled and how precise are elements in the cinematic timed? (animations, movement, transitions, transmissions, facings)	15 pt
Music and sounds	How well does the music fit to the cinematic scenes? How well are sounds complementing the events?	10 pt

75 % of the winner shall be determined by the contest's appointed judge(s).
25 % of the winner shall be determined by the results of a public poll.

The contest shall begin on 24th of March 2012 and conclude on 30th of April 2012, GMT

WindowsVistaSucks · Mar 12, 2012

A mysterious atmosphere. Could be a place with colored clouds. And my little ponys. What always makes people think it has to be a castle or some sort.

Aeroblyctos · Mar 13, 2012

I'll join to this contest. I love making cinematics.

Lembidi · Mar 13, 2012

Ok, anythink you want

How about this broe??

Bugz · Mar 13, 2012

Finally, lets make some succes.

Hemlock · Mar 14, 2012

Vista sucks said:
A mysterious atmosphere. Could be a place with colored clouds. And my little ponys. What always makes people think it has to be a castle or some sort.

I have not picked the picutre. However it is just there to give people an impression of what CAN be mysterious.
In any case, feel free to join an let your creativity surprise us!

@Aeroblyctos: I have added you to the list

@Lembidi: I am not sure what you are reffering to.

I am currently talking with some people to sign up as judges, if you have the experience (which would be preffered, feel free to drop a message)

Vengeancekael · Mar 15, 2012

Oh the thread's been made, woo. Joining this.

WindowsVistaSucks · Mar 16, 2012

I know but. It will give a lot of people the idea, "That's what they should aim for".

Hemlock · Mar 16, 2012

Think of it this way, you didn´t, I didn't either so maybe quite allot of people won't.

On another note about the contest...I have always wanted to make a cinematic about a specific story but I didn't write the story...perhaps we should discuss if you are allowed to inspire your story on a novel/story/movie that someone else has made, Cause it's not really "teamwork" :O.

fladdermasken · Mar 16, 2012

So the final result is the only basis for judging, the code can be as untidy and gridlocked as I want?

Interested.

Hemlock · Mar 16, 2012

Sure thing. You can code things to hearts content. The code itself or how you got to a specific scene via code/triggers will not be judged.

King Klear · Mar 19, 2012

Hi everyone!

Warnicro (eh.. Hemlock) told me about this contest and while I've long since retired from Wc3 mapmaking (does anybody even remember me anymore?), I'd be delighted to act as a judge.

I've made quite a few cinematics in my time, so I know which effects are hard to pull off and what constitutes creative use of available resources, though in the case of cinematics the impression of story and visuals combined is what counts IMO.

So... I'm looking forward to your entries.
It's good to be back =)

Hemlock · Mar 20, 2012

A delight to see you are going to judge this contest. That means we can expect an experienced and observant eye watching our entries. I've added you to the list of Judges.

Bugz · Mar 20, 2012

Why file size limit

its a cinematic.

Vengeancekael · Mar 20, 2012

^You're supposed to be creative.

Bugz · Mar 20, 2012

I can be creative with alot of imports in aswell

?

King Klear · Mar 20, 2012

30 MB is more than enough. Besides, this is a contest of your cinematic skills, not just custom resource showcase =)

Hemlock · Mar 20, 2012

I doubt you need more than 30MB either, if you use only models, sounds, music wisely and where needed I'd think you'd be more than safe.

One Final note which I previously addressed but no one really answered. how do we feel about a cinematic that is inspired upon someone else's story? allowed or not allowed?

Vengeancekael · Mar 21, 2012

^Sure why not, everyone's always inspired by something, so why not other cinematics.

Hemlock · Mar 24, 2012

Unless people want to have a different starting date, this contest can be moved into the arena. Officially it has started.
Is the amount of time you get for the entry enough for everyone? ( want to prevent extending this).

Concluding this post, I have updated the first post with a WIP and Entry piece next to the contests, this will be updated as we go.

Vengeancekael · Mar 26, 2012

I'll start working on my cinematic at the end of the week, I think I got a concept already.

Amargaard · Mar 26, 2012

Never been good at cinematics, but I enjoy making them - might join in

Bugz · Mar 26, 2012

Working on a concept.

TheWhiteWolf · Mar 27, 2012

Okay, suppose I will join.

Edit: Suppose I thought of this because of the contest picture, but... If I add some horror, will it be considered as wrong genre?

King Klear · Mar 27, 2012

As long as it is mysterious, as good horrors should be, I don't see why you shouldn't. Sounds great.

Hemlock · Mar 27, 2012

Make it as spooky as you like, as long as the required genre's are implemented.

I updated my Entry with a working Title, Red Horizon!

TheWhiteWolf · Mar 28, 2012

Already got a concept, idea of the story and I am ready to roll

xorkatoss · Mar 28, 2012

this looks good, too bad im out of ideas *_*

Pharaoh_ · Mar 29, 2012

Okay, time to get started!

Restor · Mar 31, 2012

ok, I will start on something soon

Hemlock · Apr 2, 2012

If you guys have a working title you can inform everyone by posting and ill add the titles in the 1st thread post.

_PV · Apr 2, 2012

When must this be completed D: and why did I only see this NOW -_-
I also want to sign up if it isn't too late

Hemlock · Apr 2, 2012

It must be completed before the 30th of April.
Offcourse you are allowed to sign up, I put you on the list of contestants.

Note to all other contestants, bear in mind we do need you guys to atleast send 1 screenshot of progress, and keep things updated (even if you are not going to make it...that way I can keep this thread updated).

_PV · Apr 3, 2012

Are we allowed to use the ultimate terraining map for our cinematics? there are some excellent models and props which I saw there which would come in handy

Amargaard · Apr 3, 2012

Okay, this post might very well be offtopic, but I felt it was the right place to answer and creating an all new thread for such a small matter would be waste in my opinion :b

If you are to make an animation trigger, and your goal is to play a grunt's "Stand 3" animation, what are you supposed to do?

Pharaoh_ · Apr 3, 2012

Custom script: call SetUnitAnimationByIndex (udg_GruntUnit, 0)
In the place of 0, switch to alternative integers, such as 1, 2, 3, etc., until you find the desired one.

Hemlock · Apr 3, 2012

_PV said:
Are we allowed to use the ultimate terraining map for our cinematics? there are some excellent models and props which I saw there which would come in handy

You sure can, there is no rule that forbids you in using such an map, or the use of any alternative tools to enhance your cinematic.

@Amargaard: Additionally you can download wc3viewer and you can look up the grunt in the techtree. (grunt.mdx)
There is a list with animations below the unit that you can search through. Once you found your animation you start counting from the top (the first number being 0) down to your animation.

Thats the number that you need to use in the script piece that Pharaoh_ wrote in the post above me.

xorkatoss · Apr 4, 2012

Amargaard said:
Okay, this post might very well be offtopic, but I felt it was the right place to answer and creating an all new thread for such a small matter would be waste in my opinion :b

If you are to make an animation trigger, and your goal is to play a grunt's "Stand 3" animation, what are you supposed to do?

also you could use this to find animation numbers easier and faster

_PV · Apr 5, 2012

Cool! I'll get started tonight, Thought of a few cool scenes

so my screen shots should populate over the weekend ^_^

TheWhiteWolf · Apr 6, 2012

For the animation:
I like to open the model in Magos' Model Editor and rename the animations, like 'Stand 1' to 'Stand' , 'Stand 2' to 'Stand Channel' and 'Stand 3' to 'Stand Defend'.
This allows me to play specific animations with a single action. It is also useful for playing specific animation when you cast a spell, using only Object Editor.

_PV · Apr 8, 2012

Ah so I've designed a nice Mini-map image for my cinematic and a title. Mysterious and adventurous enough?

here is also a picture of a setting in my cinematic. ^_^

fladdermasken · Apr 9, 2012

"Who framed Rui Rabbit?"

- a fladdermasken production [Rated PG-13]

Pharaoh_ · Apr 16, 2012

Are you still working on your submissions?

Aeroblyctos · Apr 19, 2012

Oh yea, I actually should start right away. Only this and next week time.

Newbie100 · Apr 29, 2012

I'am not sure but I will try to join this contest.Wish me luck.

Hemlock · Apr 29, 2012

Well the deadline is tomorrow, so I am not sure if that's wise. I am not done by far. However perhaps even more important. I wonder how many of the people that signed up, are still working on something (be honest). The reason for me asking is cause nearly no one has posted anything (I purposely haven't), so perhaps it's better that cancel that than to postpone.

Pharaoh_ · Apr 29, 2012

I skipped my university and some moderation, just to do something decent here, when I realized it was out of theme. When I found a new concept, it was too late. If the rest still agree to come up with something, then an extension would be appropriate.

Vengeancekael · Apr 29, 2012

Sorry, I'm out, didn't expect that many tests to be thrown at me right after vacation.

Aeroblyctos · Apr 29, 2012

If the theme would be a little more wider I could actually do something. Now that it's around the mystery theme it limits me so much I don't see a way to create my cinematic.

_PV · May 3, 2012

Oh thank god it hasn't ended yet! >_> My Pc was broken till this morning, had to format it and get it fixed :< <sigh, all the work ... lost...> I really hope we can continue this! :C

Cinematic Contest #5 - Mystery & Adventure[DECEASED]

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