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We're kicking off another rendering contest to give you a chance to win the new release of KeyShot 4 Pro + Animation! KeyShot 4.1 is just in time for summer and with it we're introducing a new Toon material and its integration with GrabCAD.
We want to see what you can do with the new Toon material and give you a chance to check out the new ability to upload your renderings directly to GrabCAD. Any of your models or any from GrabCAD is fair game. We provide the details, you provide the creativity and the stunning 3D visuals. The best animation wins a seat of KeyShot Pro + Animation, the best rendering wins a seat of KeyShot Pro and both receive the enduring admiration of the KeyShot and GrabCAD communities!
For a KeyShot 4.1 trial without watermarked renderings, email license@luxion.com with "KeyShot Toon Challenge" in the subject line. You will receive a 15 day license for use in the contest.
Tell us what work went into your rendering or animation in the project description! Describe what modeling software or other tools are used. If post editing is done, show a before and after. It's always interesting to see!
The toon shader sample scene is located on our GrabCAD profile here.
Above models by GrabCAD members Dragos Vasile Mitrofan and Joel Anderson, rendering by Rex Roberts
Create a captivating 3D rendering or animation of a 3D model utilizing the toon shader material.
KeyShot Specs
- Unlimited real-time resolution
- Unlimited offline rendering resolution
- Render queue
- Region rendering
- Render in separate process
- HDR Editor
- Part and object animation
- Camera animation
- Multiple turntable animations
- Interactive setup, editing and playback in realtime raytraced environment
- Individual frame or compiled movie output (Quicktime, AVI, FLV)
Entry description must include:
- Link to original model from GrabCAD.
- Name of original author of CAD files.
- Methods and tools used for animation or rendering.
All animations must be added as a video URL link in the settings of your submission.
Rendering and/or animation must be done in KeyShot (version 4.1).
Screenshots, fully rendered images, animations or KeyShotVR's may be submitted.
The competition is open to everyone. Multiple entries are acceptable. Team entries are welcome - prize will be transferred to team leader.
Post edits are acceptable.
Upload rendering to your profile on GrabCAD. All renderings must be public.
Tag your rendering with “keyshottoon” when uploading to GrabCAD. Only entries with valid tag will participate.
This Challenge starts on tuesday June 25th, 2013 and ends on July 25th, 2013, at at 11:59pm UTC.
Winners will be announced latest Thursday August 1st, 2013.
The contest sponsor has the right to promote the winning entries
The submissions will be judged on realism, creativity and composition.
Applicants are not entitled to any compensation or reimbursement for any costs. The applicant’s participation shall not constitute employment, assignment or offer of employment or assignment.
The awarded participant is solely liable for the payment of all taxes, duties and other similar measures if imposed on the reward pursuant to the legislation of the country of his/her residence, domicile, citizenship, workplace, or any other criterion of similar nature.
Luxion retains the right to use any image or animation submitted for purposes of promotion and marketing. All rights to the image belong to the person creating the image and attribution will be given when an image is used. Additional requests for use of render or animation files may be requested of the user via email.
KeyShot licenses (total value $ 4,490)
KeyShot Pro + Animation (total value $2,495)
KeyShot Pro (total value $1,995)
KeyShot t-shirts
The jury will be comprised of rendering experts from Develop 3D magazine, KeyShot and GrabCAD.
Luxion is a leading developer of advanced 3D rendering and lighting technology. KeyShot® is the first realtime ray tracing and global illumination program that uses a physically correct rendering engine certified by the CIE (International Commission on Illumination).
Addressing the visualization needs of designers, engineers, marketing professionals, photographers and CG specialists, KeyShot breaks down the complexity of creating photographic images from 3D digital data.
Luxion’s customer list includes many of the Fortune 1000 product manufacturers and major industrial design companies including Dell, HP, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia, Procter & Gamble, IDEO and SMART Design.
For more information visit www.keyshot.com and
KeyShot profile on GrabCAD.
Kaspar Kiis
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William
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Tommy MuellerHave an awesome idea for this competition? Want to win cool prizes? Sign-up now to upload your entries.
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194 comments
KeyShot over 12 years ago
For those of you seeing this early, the new version of KeyShot (KeyShot 4.1) will be available for download shortly: http://www.keyshot.com/try/
Requests for a KeyShot 4.1 trial without watermarked renderings can be made by emailing license@luxion.com with "KeyShot Toon Challenge" in the subject line. You will receive a 15 day license for use in the contest.
Good luck!
Stephen Nyberg over 12 years ago
Is there any way to get a 30 day trial so we can render for the entire challenge?
Andrew Coyne over 12 years ago
Is Keyshot 4.1 released yet for those of us who already have Keyshot , then we can just update our versions?
Петар Трлајић over 12 years ago
waiting for some entries to see what we need to do. :)
Fahad Rafi Butt over 12 years ago
will it run on intel atom? currently i have an atom laptop only :(
Tommy Mueller over 12 years ago
We have an amazing challenge here, and your creativity and technical skills will be put to the test among many other capable and talented GrabCAD’rs. This’ll be a hot one!
Be sure to FOLLOW the challenge by clicking on the BUTTON at the top of the page. You won’t want to miss any of the excitement going on here!
KeyShot over 12 years ago
KeyShot 4.1 is now released and available via http://www.keyshot.com/try/
There is also a KeyShot Quick Tip and sample file available here that shows how the Toon shader works: KeyShot Toon Shader Example Scene
Sourbh over 12 years ago
I Think am Not Able to Participate Due to lack of System Config.. Best of luck for all Guys who Participating............ Key-shot totally CPU based Software and Utilise 100%. So In Pentium 4 It is Impossible May be I will Try......
William over 12 years ago
Hi Петар Трлајиv why not be the first to upload a render for this awesome challenge and get the ball rolling. This is going to be one hot challange so stand out and get noticed with the first upload from the community :) with the new TOON SHADER material that is avaliable with Keyshot 4.1 free trial download @ http://www.keyshot.com/tryv
Adrien Liotard over 12 years ago
This contest looks very fun and I will participate for sure !
But I wonder if there is any problem about using models corresponding to licensed products ? (like an iPhone or a Ferrari for examplev
William over 12 years ago
Hi Adrien you can use any models from GarbCAD without the worry of it being a licensed product but you must be sure to tag your model and also give credit when credit is due.....
Entry description must include:
- Link to original model from GrabCAD.
- Name of original author of CAD files.
- Methods and tools used for animation or rendering
If you use a model that is not on GrabCAD then this might be a problem unless you know it is your own original concept.
Good luck and looking forward to seeing your renders along with the rest of the community.
Tommy Mueller over 12 years ago
@Adrien Liotard With some many 3D models available on GrabCAD, creative and otherwise, I'm sure it's very easy to steer away from the licensed products. Currently there are 231,667 CAD files available here on the site, there are a lot of options :)
KeyShot over 12 years ago
@Adrien Liotard and @Tommy Mueller Indeed, plenty of models on GrabCAD! If it's unknown, the rule of thumb is to avoid any visible branding. The sample file is an example of using multiple files from GrabCAD. You can see a video on using the Toon material and download a sample file as well on our GrabCAD page: KeyShot Toon Shader Example Scene
Tommy Mueller over 12 years ago
@d6a1bcfb "Bits" & "Bytes" of color are flowing for sure, and there is a wide blank canvas awaiting. Renders & animation, Keyshot, & GrabCAD; what a recipe for art-struction!!!
Tan Wei Kok over 12 years ago
@Keyshot Should extend the trial license to 30 days for this contest since it last 30 days =)
Sara Sigel over 12 years ago
Can't wait to see the entries come in :) And thanks to our awesome Community Advisors @Tommy and @William who are giving up the chance to enter to be a great resource for their fellow GrabCADrs in this great challenge from KeyShot. //handshake
William over 12 years ago
Thank you Sara and was a big decision to make to give up such a awesome challenge but all for the greater good of the community..... They are going to be some mind blowing renders getting uploaded for this one and like your self can not wait to see what people can do to push this new material to it's limits..... Exiting times ahead :)
Stephen Nyberg over 12 years ago
Can't save with the trial version
KeyShot over 12 years ago
Stephen Nyberg should be able to save. make sure to email for non-watermarked version.
Tan Wei Kok we can extend if needed. Just email us!
William over 12 years ago
@martin.spencer.ford-v I can not see that being a problem to use any model on GrabCAD including mine and Tommy as it is you that will be uploading your render of your work for this challenge.v
William over 12 years ago
Now looking forward to seeing your cool beans renders Martin for the Keyshot challenge :P
Tommy Mueller over 12 years ago
@Sara Sigel Thanks for the handshake and the opportunity to be in the jury. The pleasure is all on this side of the table :)
Highly anticipating some MORE amazing talent to emerge from GrabCAD!
Sourbh over 12 years ago
Recently I am using KeyShot Pro v3.3.15 and to Participate this Competition I Downloaded the update file "keyshot_w32_4.1.35_update" but I am unable to update it manually, Please Help me while to Participate to this Competetion.
Thanks
Matthieu Lemaître over 12 years ago
i have some problems licensing keyshot
i sent the mail, had the serial, made a request file
but then when i send this file back to license@luxion.com
i get the first mail again, with the serial
Tommy Mueller over 12 years ago
Just wanted to share with everyone an amazing Keyshot rendering animation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6ouI__xDaw
Can anybody here on GrabCAD do animations like this?
William over 12 years ago
There is still 28 days Martin, plenty of time to learn what Tommy has just showing you LoL'ss
Matthieu Lemaître over 12 years ago
i wish i had something else than a Q8300 to do animations
but here are pretty much the best things i acheived (for now) with keyshot animation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVAv39ap1Eg&t=2m7s + at 3:07
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOi_h2tVMPc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRxdARhMXmg
(900p for first 720p for 2nd 1080p for last :B)
Matthieu Lemaître over 12 years ago
maybe this too http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca4Vb96CvRE
with the most advances model i ever did in solidworks XD
(having a lot of problems with it)
Tommy Mueller over 12 years ago
Great job Matthieu Lemaître, and a great share!
Matthieu Lemaître over 12 years ago
well, if i had a 2nd PC it wouldn't be a problem ^^
here i can't play any games and even hardly watch a video while rendering
Tan Wei Kok over 12 years ago
@KeyShot Thanks for the speedy response =)
Dragan Beljan over 12 years ago
Why is the Video file necessary?
Nikola Guitarman over 12 years ago
Does renderings have to be strictly with toon material type, or it can be mixed with other type of material?
ssa over 12 years ago
How do I get a licence for the animation? It asks me a serial code to activate!
ssa over 12 years ago
Yes I did but the license the sent me didn't activate the animation feature
William over 12 years ago
@Nikolv it can be a mix of materials as long as the TOON MATERIAL is also used.... Good luck with comp.
Tommy Mueller over 12 years ago
@staff @keyshot @entrants @jury Quick question: Should there be a minimum resolution for the rendering and/or animation?
Say @HD settings (1920x1080 resolution)
Any thoughts?
Tommy Mueller over 12 years ago
Haha, darn I knew it would make someone ill. LOL's
You're right Martin, it should be up to the visualization artist, a.k.a. "The Entrant"
"Bigger" isn't always better...and "size doesn't matter" in most cases
Govind Anand over 12 years ago
LOL do'nt know wt to do
HUGH GOH about 12 years ago
I've got vertigo from watching that spinning animation gear. lol . anyways, I've 10 days to use the trial. Thanks to Brandon's prompt e-mail. I was suggested to upgrade graphic card, however I'm running off a netbook. Don't laugh, but it's all I can afford, hence why I am trying to win a rendering package. And perhaps with some luck find a job soon. My entry is for the underdog, with limited resource power , hopefully for whatever power it's capability, I'll try my best.
Stare tip for those who are running into problem with trial version of KS 4.1 :
Initially, the material list didn't show up, so I e-mail for help. the environment and everything else seems missing. I wasn't able to find the [ toon material ], then I discovered that only when clicked "Publish to Gradcad", that everything is functioning as normal. The problem I'm having now is when right click trying to publish to GrabCAD, it doesn't upload. So, if anyone can share or figure a solution. I know I should address this to Luxion but hoping the community here may have encounter the same issue.
Tommy Mueller about 12 years ago
I agree with you Martin 100%, funny you should mention it too; I’ve made a special data sheet to keep track of all the entrants for my personal use: a graphical/visual representation of values. I’m ranking entrants in categories I felt were aligned to the challenge goals.
And at the challenge’s end, I’ll share this info with everyone here so you can see how & why my votes are casted and for what reason. I think this’ll add a lot of value to all your hard work, efforts, and imagination. Oh, and you’ll know I paid attention to your works :P
Also, every entrant should know by now that I’ve been following your models, so each update, improvement, or new entry added is being kept in my cool little graph. You’ll get the very best evaluation possible from me.
Looking forward to seeing the best of the best!
So far, it's pretty darn amazing!
HUGH GOH about 12 years ago
Hi Martin, and thanks for your suggestions. Lots of good people here, helpful to their peers. Very cool and clean community here. speaking of which, Tommy's comment about emphasized in above quotes " The Entrant" "Bigger " "sizes doesn't matter" had me laughing. So......the resolution sizes doesn't matter because we can always zoom in and out for our model, no matter if it's big or small, the dpi does, for us to see the LINES in the Toon, but we can see that it's sketch-like so I tried to increase the value to make it stand out a bit.
It is a good idea to make it so that it appears flat or a sketch only, if we just remove the reflection, shadows, environment, and not position it isometric view. Just not deviating from the idea of having it in toon material representation. Like how shown in magazines or websites with a thumbnail of a sketch instead of a 3D model.
@TOMMY, about the "special data sheet" does the NSA also have the entrants data as well for their personal use? ; D
the entries are amazing. i'm inspired by some, everyone here are seniors at their best. (way out of my league) I think this competition will certainly grab new members to grabcad as they do with competitions at deviantart. Gets the party going and more minions designing more gears and parts. it's cool to drop in and see other's hard work and go 'wow, that would take me forever to do!"
Stephen Nyberg about 12 years ago
My Grabby is a solid part and when I import him into KeyShot (I have tired a few different file formats) his lense and his teeth are considered the same suface. I want to apply different materials to both of these but I can't figure out how. Can someone give me any pointers on this? I need to have his lens clear and his teeth white but I can't get it to work
Tommy Mueller about 12 years ago
Sure thing Stephen. This will help.
I first make a Solidworks "Display State", it works like a configuration if you've never used them before. I paint (apply appearances) to every surface "Face" specific for Keyshot; (some exceptions to the "face" application). I then import the SW file into Keyshot without issue and separated for my intent.
I've noticed Keyshot recognizes the surface color as geometry, so paint accordingly and you'll have no issues. Make your colors contrasting too. Don't use shades of the same color, Keyshot sometime picks them up as the same color/geometry.
Essentially:
Paint Grabby's teeth a separate color in SW, paint his lens a separate color, so forth and so on.
Tommy Mueller about 12 years ago
BTW, it has nothing to do with file formats; all formats have been great for separation that makes the difference. Use your raw Solidworks part file, turn up the quality settings, save, then import into Keyshotme, just the surface/face appearance
Tan Wei Kok about 12 years ago
@Tommy Thanks for the tips. I was just about to bang my head on the wall :p
Aqil Ghaffar about 12 years ago
my liscense isexpired what should i do now?????? please help me.........
Aqil Ghaffar about 12 years ago
can i post it with water mark or not.........?
William about 12 years ago
This is turning into one awesome challenge and from so many great uploads from the community and still with 20 day left.... This is going to be very had to judge and I imaging so many more renders to come. No wonder with the prizes that are on the table for the winner thanx to Keyshot.... Keep them coming guys yous are all doing an awesome job and very exited to see what else you guys can do with this new TOON MATERIAL within your renders. Good luck to all.
Tommy Mueller about 12 years ago
Totally agree William, I thought the Fourth of July fireworks were a spectacle on the eyes, but this GrabCAD/Keyshot Toon challenge keeps getting better visually every day, like a firework that never ends! Well, I guess it does all end... in 20 days!
So, I’ve been keeping pretty good tabs on you GrabCAD’rs and your entries each day (spreadsheets, charts, and graphs...very pragmatic), and I’m excited for many of you entered in this competition!
As a suggestion going forward: If you have a good idea, make some updates to it OR “hatch” your new idea with quality and confidence :) Each day this competition is getting tougher, and the quality & quantity of ideas is vastly improving.
Think about the general appeal of your entry, it’s creativeness, it’s quality, and meeting OR exceeding the challenge goals. Make some terrific impressions for us in the jury, but most of all, have a good time and enjoy the sport of competition on GrabCAD.
Keyshot is fabulous software, go for it!!!
HUGH GOH about 12 years ago
I feel giddy (running around like the minions) and excited every time I get on GrabCAD, seeing all the new toons. speaking of toons, anyone gone out to see Despicable Me 2 ? .. .no not me too .lol
How's everyone doing?
William about 12 years ago
LoL'ss yeah great HUGH and your self? I have seen Despicable me2, I take it you are a big fan looking @ your profile image hehehe
HUGH GOH about 12 years ago
haha yup! did u enjoyed it? sorry folks ,bit off topic. just being casual as we're all friends here. hmmmm Wings, william care to give us an explanation? haha
GrabCAD's bot, Futurama's Bender and Despicable Minion..which is your favorite Everyone? hehe
Stephen Nyberg about 12 years ago
I would have to vote for Grabby. As you can see from my profile i love him I have three different models of him as well as using him for a tutorial, a group shot of a bunch of Grabbies and for this challenge
I love Grabby!
HUGH GOH about 12 years ago
haha Stephen ,but Bender may beat Grabby to an arm wrestling match while Minion giggles
HUGH GOH about 12 years ago
I'm still wondering what's that 1 private entry, is it a surprise for the very last minute?
Stephen Nyberg about 12 years ago
Grabby is an engineer bot while Bender is a mere technichian. Grabby wins hands down! and the Minios are - well - just minions.
HUGH GOH about 12 years ago
LOL !!! @Stephan. right on ! there will be a day where grabcad grabby will be in everyone's home (running around like minions) as a household toy / pet, or even a handy helper, like Honda's Asimo but it's Mr. Grabby (that's sounded a bit wrong).
Tommy Mueller about 12 years ago
2 weeks left!!! Get those cores crunching!!! :))
HUGH GOH about 12 years ago
I'll crunch on potato chips for now Tommy heheeh , my license expired , if it's 2 weeks left and trial is 14 days, i wonder if I can get an extension on the trial.
have a great day everyone!
Stephen Nyberg about 12 years ago
I just asked for my extension
HUGH GOH about 12 years ago
thanks Stephen, thanks Martin. I'll shoot out an e-mail to Brandon for the request. This competition is so much fun! it motivates everyone back on Grabcad and everyone's so engaging and helpful here.
HUGH GOH about 12 years ago
goodness! thanks for sharing Martin! you're awesome! but the guy who did that, he's just being a show off! kidding. super talented dude, dedicated and patient to model that. 23 hrs? I think a lot more hehe. the video . I wonder if the files of that model can be imported and made a 3d print of it. any guess what what software?
Like william said to me once upon a time that it's "speed modeling" ,but it's more painstakingly hours that put in.
Love those cute Minions characters, say it's hotter than actual female models for the digitals, maybe we can ask William to do some 3D female models ;P
HUGH GOH about 12 years ago
saw a fellow coming in a local Starbucks and he's always working on Maya, always see how unbelievable to master. Seeing him for about 2 years working on his projects. Amazing stuffs, so many package out there. very cool to see everyone has their own unique style.
female minions? that would be amusing. would be a sinch to do. just throw a bow on the head and heavy coat of pantone or "TOONS MATERIAL" on the face. haha.
thanks for sharing by the way. I visited his work website. This GrabCad and Keyshot is the Bridge that bringing all the talents around the world into one place. truely a masterpiece
William about 12 years ago
LoL'ss @ Martin and effort :))))) @ HUGH Female Minion Hmmmmm Hmmmmmmm Hmmmmmmmm oKKKi dKKKi female Minion you shall have Minion man ehhehehe :P
HUGH GOH about 12 years ago
LOL @ William & Martin on efforts. does Personality accounted for? minions definitely got personality. Without models, there's no Keyshot, without Keyshot, all talents hidden away? (intimidating what you said Martin, when they all polished their toons and reveal at last minutes, *nibbling on nails*) I came here for developing my talent (if I got any) and to have a launch pad like GrabCad and Keyshot as a platform to one day say, these guys skyrocketed my career. Grabcad and Keyshot recently putting the fun in my mundane days. I'm glad the folks at Keyshot giving us a trial and for granting me an extension so I can put in some more " efforts" . the bonus is coming on here everyday and you guys made it fun to be here haha. good laughs. I'm new here, so could anyone tell me if this is one of the best challenge ever ? I'm still a "noob" remember? but in a year or two, lets see what I learned and how many grabcad points I can earned. is it redeemable for a mr. Grabby ,SLS R.P. model? - On the animation part, I didn't have it in my trial, is it something I have to request separately? - Martin, hope to see your animation real soon. . you promised! lol
HUGH GOH about 12 years ago
ha! thank..good peeps. encouragements and KS nurturing. , as digging deep. I did with one of the entry. I played with it until the result I got was like a hand sketch which that I was interested, no crooked lines and no protractors <--what are those . and really no Photoshop, just love simplicity (if not it would turned away people from learning sophisticated softwares) of Keyshot's feature. Like apple products. 1 button. ,Lord of the Ring, 1 ring, animation- many slides lol, so if KS captures in many frames and stitched together frames to create gifs? I think most people should be able to pick up keyshot and learn it in under 15 minutes.
Stephen Nyberg about 12 years ago
I have to say I am really enjoying using KeyShot!!!
Stephen Nyberg about 12 years ago
Now I am going to have to figure out where to come up with $2,000.00 because my skills are not even close to some of you masters here! I am going to keep trying but I think I am going to have to look forward to the next KeyShot challenge.
Andrew Coyne about 12 years ago
I have ;o)
syam about 12 years ago
Can we animate particle flow with KeyShot !!
Mike Wiggins about 12 years ago
I've got two projects I've done for this challenge.. Do I have to choose one or can I submit both??
Mike Wiggins about 12 years ago
@ Martin - Must have missed that line - thanks for the help! Makes it that much more challenging against entries like yours! Best of luck all!
Mike Wiggins about 12 years ago
@ Martin - Patience grasshopper ;D I'll be uploading #1 in about an hour. But please any feedback you have is always welcome!
Tommy Mueller about 12 years ago
7 days and 7 nights... its all the time you have left!
Fantastic entries; renderings and animations alike.
Will anyone out there on GrabCAD "trump" the competition???
Time will tell :)
Happy rendering!
William about 12 years ago
7 Days to go guy's :P
HUGH GOH about 12 years ago
feels like Christmas, counting down the days. Merry Christmas everyone!
Abed Sabeh about 12 years ago
Hi guys, it's getting quiet in here :-) 6 days left!
Abed Sabeh about 12 years ago
My animation/rendering is done! I'm still working on the edit.
Abed Sabeh about 12 years ago
Thanks Martin, you too!
However, I am not able to concentrate on my work. It is too hot and humid, I can only work for few hours a day :-(
Ramin Asgary about 12 years ago
Hello. I am nearly done with my file but I have a few questions:
Is it possible to use other softwares, (like Photoshop) only to post edit your work with graphical effects, as long as you are using the required 'Toon material'?
also
I have some renders which I used to make the final render. Do I have to upload all of them individually or is it possible to upload just one file that shows all the renders individually?
Thank you for the time and the opportunity.
Abed Sabeh about 12 years ago
My animation is done and posted. Check it out!
EDISON PHOENIX about 12 years ago
Hello friends,
This is out of this competition.But i want to gather all of your ideas.Please suggest the good thing to our GC to make a little update in our GC.
Please take a look on this link.
http://grabcad.com/questions/how-many-of-you-like-to-see-the-rating-system-for-our-models-in-our-gc
Tommy Mueller about 12 years ago
To all the Keyshot animators out there: I'm lovin' your efforts and really appreciate the audio in the compositions you've assembled; adds a lot more depth to your projects, and demonstrate abilities beyond CAD
Thanks in advance!
Matthieu Lemaître about 12 years ago
how many houres are left before the end?
cause i'm doing an animation that should take a bit over 40h to render + post prod and upload after that
Tommy Mueller about 12 years ago
Good question... An idea... If you own a copy of Keyshot already, you can network render and get it done faster. More info here: http://www.keyshot.com/buy/network-rendering/
Matthieu Lemaître about 12 years ago
k so that will do ^^
too bad that i'll upgrade my CPU only next week, i could have gone for 1080p
Dries Vervoort about 12 years ago
I just added my animation, titled "Wheel of the Misfortunates". ;-)
Tan Wei Kok about 12 years ago
Take forever to render 2min of video ...LOL Can send files to Keyshot and let them network render for me :p I am still rendering preview video XD How long you guys render a 2min 1080p? Thanks. I still need to add music and intro =(
Tan Wei Kok about 12 years ago
Maybe submit preview video with Coming Soon sign if cannot finish render before deadline XD
Tommy Mueller about 12 years ago
Wow, only 1 day and a few hours left!
Some amazing talent demonstrated with CAD, art, and Toon rendering.
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The new Keyshot Toon shader has really opened up a ton of possibilities, simply blown away with many of these results here, and for those to come.
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So...any predictions from GrabCAD members, outside of the jury?
Anyone want to share your favorites?
Tan Wei Kok about 12 years ago
@Martin That will be very sad ...hahaha I have a job interview tomorrow, so unlikely to be rendering and touch up the final bits. Anyway I do it just for fun and more as a skill demonstrator (dunno whether it will help or scare away future employer). One company actually thought I am good in sound effect after viewing my Lite Plus video :p Now local comic association think that I am a comic artist after I show them my Keyshot toon renders.
Tan Wei Kok about 12 years ago
@Tommy @Martin I am not the judge, so I wouldn't comment till the final result is out. Too much expectations will lead to more disappointments. Don't forget commerial value )is always a hidden criteria =
Tommy Mueller about 12 years ago
Exactly that Martin, thanks for the comment. I'm just wondering what ya'll might think in as a group or individually. As I've said before, I've kept an excellent record of my findings & favorites, and my votes cannot be swayed. Every entry and every update has gotten my attention and focus; and I've been keeping score all along day-to-day. My job here is organized and nearly done.
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My question is: What are your favorites? Simple answers if you have the time to comment
Dries Vervoort about 12 years ago
I'm still expecting a "last minute tsunami" of killer entries. :)
There must be a few bastards around that come in, all guns blazing, at the very last moment...
Dries Vervoort about 12 years ago
Having said that, the animations and stills of Abed Sabeh are definitely my personal favorites.
Tommy Mueller about 12 years ago
Hells yes, right on the money Dries!
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Calm before the storm perhaps?
Enticing idea
Tan Wei Kok about 12 years ago
@Martin I am a Product Developer, not comic artist. Tomorrow interview is for a biotech senior mechanical engineer post =)
Tan Wei Kok about 12 years ago
@Martin I happen to bump into them and recommend Keyshot toon render. Think will help speed up their work. Shown to several companies too. Think can ask Keyshot for some sales commission XD BTW where to download GrabCAD logo? Or ask from Sara?
Tan Wei Kok about 12 years ago
30hrs left before time-up =)
Tan Wei Kok about 12 years ago
@Martin My 5fps preview took 4.5hrs and just reach 85% =(
Dries Vervoort about 12 years ago
4 min/frame for a Toon render sounds like a lot?!
Tan Wei Kok about 12 years ago
I need a 1:57 min video. Times 25, times 4mins. hmmm.... 195hrs? XD
Dries Vervoort about 12 years ago
I'm willing to offer some last-minute KeyShot rendering power... I have a speedy i7-3930K 4.6GHz machine here. Seriously, if you want I'll render some frames. First in (grabcad message) wins! ;-)
Tan Wei Kok about 12 years ago
It's 2:38am here and I am still struck at preview (90%). Need some trimming before I can seek his rescue. Don't know how long I can stay awake. Less than 12 hrs before an interview =(
Dries Vervoort about 12 years ago
please, save a package (ksp file). The bip alone won't contain textures, HDRIs etc. ;-)
Tan Wei Kok about 12 years ago
Will do. After the preview is over, I will adjust camera position and speed. Then I wills end the BIP to him. Thanks
Abed Sabeh about 12 years ago
1 day left and more to come... just for fun :-)
Tommy Mueller about 12 years ago
19 hours left!
Tan Wei Kok about 12 years ago
I am still waiting good news from Dries =)
Abed Sabeh about 12 years ago
I did a short animation on "The house & the frog", just for fun. Check it out!
Now it's time to concentrate on some real work.
Tan Wei Kok about 12 years ago
@Martin Mission failed...LOL Think I use what I have and stitch with a couple of still frames at the end XD
Tan Wei Kok about 12 years ago
@Martin Video rendering =( Now waiting for Dries to send what he had finished and stitch with still images :p
Tan Wei Kok about 12 years ago
@Martin Left 581 frames and each will take about 2min to render @ 720p on my comp. That's about 16hrs XD
Tan Wei Kok about 12 years ago
@Martin how about we request for an extension?...LOL Dun worry. I will stitch the missing piece with 1 frame/sec for now =) It is more like a skill demonstrator (like graduate from Keyshot) than an entry. Will patch later when I have more time. Who knows Dries might suddenly pop up with a finished video :p
Mike Wiggins about 12 years ago
Yikes only six hours left.... I hope you guys get your submissions in on time! I'm anxious to see the finished product! Best of luck!
Tan Wei Kok about 12 years ago
@Martin Still working hard. Narrow down to 13sec. These are the nightmare ones. Each frame will can take as much as 15min =( Here's a "preview" https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1N9y47bCTzKOXRiSTV4eWE2OUU/edit?usp=sharing
Tan Wei Kok about 12 years ago
@Martin Thanks. I downloaded many models for this challenge including Space Ball One ^_^ Then I rotate them in all directions and found this is the most suitable one. It has a lot of edges, which I found good for Toon animation =)
Tan Wei Kok about 12 years ago
@Martin I left out one detail. I will normally Keyshot my model in paint (gloss or matt), Then adjust the HDR to suit the environment before convert the model to Toon. It is easier to see shading in paint. But then again. Depending on your model, sometimes it just fail. I found out that flat and edgy models are good toon subjects =)
HUGH GOH about 12 years ago
seeesh. this is a training ground for Jedi animators, becoming more of a production studio here soon lol very talented peeps!
Tan Wei Kok about 12 years ago
3 hrs more and I have 225 frames more to render XD
Tommy Mueller about 12 years ago
about 1 hour LEFT!
Dries Vervoort about 12 years ago
Last minute tsunami coming up?? :-)
HUGH GOH about 12 years ago
Yay! can't wait to see the winners! drum rolls.... Tommy said 1 hr left, so either it's in or their engines still rendering.
Tan Wei Kok about 12 years ago
After this, back to serious work for GE and Steampunk =)
Kin Moreno franco about 12 years ago
good luck to everyone :)!
Dries Vervoort about 12 years ago
Yep, good luck to all!
Can't help but feel that the amount of animations is lower than I expected though...
The toon challenge was a perfect opportunity to make one, as toon frames can be rendered very quickly.
Dries
Tommy Mueller about 12 years ago
I have something special planned, but my announcement will come after the GrabCAD/Keyshot official announcement. Also, I’ll be compressing this months challenge into a 3-or-so minute video (call it a glorified, visual overview), and will dedicate a blog post for deeper analysis of the entries from my perspective & the hard numbers; It’s long list, but distinguished.
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Until then
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You’ll be twiddlin’ your thumbs until August 1st :)
Best of luck fellow GrabCAD'rs!!
Tommy Mueller about 12 years ago
:)
Abed Sabeh about 12 years ago
Martin, you made me laugh.....patience!
Those challenges are really fun and keeps me motivated :-) Good luck everyone!!
William about 12 years ago
You should all ready be a subscriber of 3D Develop magazine Martin. It is free so there is no excuse LoL'ss and a world of very intresting knowladge from month to month right in your in box
William about 12 years ago
Well guys the keyshot Toon render comp is over and big congrats to all for your outstanding work. I hope this new toon material will be showing up a lot more with your models on GrabCAD as there is still plenty more experimenting to be done with this awesome new material from Keyshot..... Good luck to all :P
Arian Shamil about 12 years ago
Good luck to everyone! in these last days i've seen a lot of great project! There are really a lot of good (maybe is better to say: Great) designers :D
It was a pleasure to partecipate to this challange and to know some new nice guy that give to me some advices...I've learned something doing this challange and so thanks to all of you to have inspired me and in some case to have give to me advices on my works! Thanks again to all! Grabcad and grabcad users rocks! sorry for my bad english...:D
HUGH GOH about 12 years ago
@ Martin , " at times amusing" , you're kidding us again? it's ALL THE TIME! everyone here is a winner! even those who didn't participate and soaking up wealth of resources, knowledge and making some friends along the way. I went to subscribe to 3D Developed Mag. unfortunately it's not free for me. Went and subscribed anyways, see if at least I can get the digital version in pdf. - The last time I ordered Automotive Engineering from UK, it came all beat up in the mail. and there's news about the USPS, our postal service may stop delivering to our door steps. I guess everyone will in the future(now) do no more snail mail but Ipad and e-mail and everything else. This competition had been quite exciting, it's my very first entry and will definitely not be my last (encouragement from william). yet, I'm a young jedi GrabCad'r, not even 1 month since I stumbled on Grabcad. "i'll be back"..Will look forward in seeing familiar names again..until then wish you all a healthy hand, left or right. stretch those fingers and thumbs. Hope some of you will drop by my page and have a chit-chat. don't be a stranger. :D
Arian Shamil about 12 years ago
I never heard before of 3d developed Mag....what is it?
Arian Shamil about 12 years ago
Martin...thanks like always!!!!! :)
Tan Wei Kok about 12 years ago
@Martin Wow.. nice. It has Jobs too =) I applied for TomTom & Dyson before but unsuccessful :p
Tommy Mueller about 12 years ago
ENTRANTS: Be sure to follow the requirement for your rendering and/or animation entry.
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Just re-posting here what's stated above for a kind reminder, please check your project settings so not to be disqualified in this challenge...
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Requirements:
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Create a captivating 3D rendering or animation of a 3D model utilizing the TOON SHADER MATERIAL.
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Entry description MUST INCLUDE:
- Link to original model from GrabCAD.
- Name of original author of CAD files.
- Methods and tools used for animation or rendering.
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All animations must be added as a video URL link in the settings of your submission.
Tommy Mueller about 12 years ago
Many entries are missing an "author" link and relation to GrabCAD model/s.
Don't miss out because of the technical details :)
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Best of luck!
Ramin Asgary about 12 years ago
@Tommy Mueller : I did the 3D modeling myself, Do I have to upload that 3D model file?
Tommy Mueller about 12 years ago
Totally so @ramin & @all... we need to have links to GrabCAD models for the entries. Just upload it to your public profile and link to your Keyshot challenge project.
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I'm making comments on many of "our" entries, looking out for you guys/gals who have slaved hours into this competition. It's hard for me to disqualify anybody from a chance to win, but the rules are rules. Definitely re-read this project page if you're unsure :)
Dries Vervoort about 12 years ago
Uhm, I uploaded the whole shebang (270MB SolidWorks 2013 model) to my entry project: http://grabcad.com/library/wheel-of-the-misfortunates-animation-1/files
Will that suffice?
Dries
Tommy Mueller about 12 years ago
Right on Dries, thanks for following up on that. It's important for everyone to double check your project page for the technicals.
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Also, I must have posted over 50 comments of these Keyshot entries reminding everybody to link the Author or GrabCAD 3D file. You'll know who you are :D
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It's my, "No GrabCAD'r left behind" policy.
Thanks in advance!
Dries Vervoort about 12 years ago
So... I'm good with just having it on my entry page? :-)
Would rather not upload it again (it takes +1 hour with my measly upload bandwidth...).
Dries
Tommy Mueller about 12 years ago
You're good @dries, I can see the files are there in the project page. Just edit your text to inform others that all the 3D files used in the challenge are available on that project page.
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No need to create any other upload
Thanks!
Dries Vervoort about 12 years ago
All set and done ;-)
Tommy Mueller about 12 years ago
:)
Dries Vervoort about 12 years ago
Just a quick observation...
"Winners will be announced latest Monday August 1st, 2013."
Is it Monday... or August 1st? :-)
Tommy Mueller about 12 years ago
Not my fault if you get an epeleptic seizure :P
GrabCAD/Keyshot "Toon" Challenge
Tan Wei Kok about 12 years ago
I think I will soon report d6a1bcfb for spamming >)
Arian Shamil about 12 years ago
:) thanks for the video Tommy!!!
Tommy Mueller about 12 years ago
Trees trees trees, lines lines lines .... LOL
Tan Wei Kok about 12 years ago
hmmm... since the challenge is over. Anyone interested in rendering my Space Battleship Yamato 2199 (Star Blazer) video in 1080HD. WARNING ~ it will take days on a Macbook 2012.
Tan Wei Kok about 12 years ago
Tooned. My current one is 720p, stitched from part 1080p and part 720p using 2 different computers (can see different color).
Tan Wei Kok about 12 years ago
Same here =( I am now using my comp rushing for GE and Kyron's power chair challenges. After that the plug challenge and redesign a 3D printer ^_^
Tan Wei Kok about 12 years ago
Still got 24hrs, not 24min :p Then we see 2nd wave of Tsunami. Massive comments and delete of projects...LOL
Tan Wei Kok about 12 years ago
Today is 31st July. Latest is 1st August (tomorrow) 2359hrs Boston Time...LOL
Leo Kiviluoma about 12 years ago
Because I like Pocket Watches I call it Greenwich time. If You want to play with exact global time then Paul Allen's and Steven Job's friend to an friend evaluated UCT. Nothing wrong with UCT. But I think the best time would be how many milliseconds from the big band nearly 14,3 mrd years ago.
Dries Vervoort about 12 years ago
In the Contest Guidelines on the KeyShot forum:
"Announcement:
The winner will be announced August 1st, 2013 via the GrabCAD and KeyShot websites."
;-)
Dries
Dries Vervoort about 12 years ago
For the hardcore 'countdowners':
http://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/election?iso=20130801T09&p0=840&fg1=2eb0e0&fg2=000&msg=KeyShot+%27Get+Your+Toon+On%27+Render+Challenge+-+Winner+announcement&csz=1
Tommy Mueller about 12 years ago
HA, that's an awesome link Dries! You crazy guy you :)
Arief Nur Hidayat about 12 years ago
Today 1st, Agustus 2013, Where the result ? :D
Abed Sabeh about 12 years ago
Martin, you're quiet today :-)
Dries Vervoort about 12 years ago
Seems like with every passing day, there's an entry being withdrawn. LOL
Dries Vervoort about 12 years ago
Martin, I get a strong feeling you look like a Hobbit, whilst gardening...
Tan Wei Kok about 12 years ago
@Martin Don't dig my wound, Hobbit...LOL
William about 12 years ago
Your a Womble, Marting>? //Hono LoL'ss
William about 12 years ago
Opsss Marting = Martin :P
Tan Wei Kok about 12 years ago
Actually we should be looking at Keyshot website for news release etc. They are the sponsor, so likely they announce first =)
Dries Vervoort about 12 years ago
Darn, my countdown timer was wrong... :-)
William about 12 years ago
Would that not mean you are one then Martin? LoL'ss
Tan Wei Kok about 12 years ago
@Martin You should really try Steampunk using Keyshot. It's really cool...LOL
Tan Wei Kok about 12 years ago
@Martin We just have to go through the learning process, just like we did in this one =) My first 30 days in Keyshot and I can teach interns in a friend's company how to use Toon function this afternoon. Challenge forced us to learn new things. It is way better than any prize we get. Knowledge is power =)
Dries Vervoort about 12 years ago
That was Spider-Man's uncle...
Arief Nur Hidayat about 12 years ago
Congratulations :D
Reza Allahyari about 12 years ago
Congratulations to all the winners.
Abed Sabeh about 12 years ago
Congratulations winners!
Tan Wei Kok about 12 years ago
Congratz =) See you folks. Unfollowing here =)
Kin Moreno franco about 12 years ago
Congratulations!
Mike Wiggins about 12 years ago
Congrats winners! and kudos to everyone who enereredi am truly impressed at the abilities and creativity of so many people out there! Thanks to the judges for all your efforts! See you next time!
Mike Wiggins about 12 years ago
Oh I'm not going anywhere - just gearing up for next go-round! 15 days isn't nearly enough to grasp all the capabilities of any rendering program so hopefully i can find a way to acquire my own seat for some more practice between now and the next competition! I've got a few more things in the pipeline in the meantime tho ;)
Dries Vervoort about 12 years ago
Wow! This was really a FUN challenge!
There were a lot of unique applications and creative uses of the Toon material. i'm sure the judges had a tough time deciding on the winner.
Thanks again! ;-)
Dries
Tom Fred about 12 years ago
Congratulations to all winners =)
Stephen Nyberg about 12 years ago
Congratulations everyone!! This was a really fun challenge. I thought d6a1bcfb was going to hit 3000 comments with his tree and line comments on this challenge ;) I can't wait for the next KeyShot challenge.
Some great work from everyone here.
Arian Shamil about 12 years ago
Thanks to Grabcad/keyshot/Develop3d for having created this challange where i've learned a lot of things...from the challangers and from the program...Thanks to all those who participated at the challange and congratulations to all the winners. It was really fun and i hope there will be another Keyshot challange really soon :)
Thanks :)
Arian
Arian Shamil about 12 years ago
And obviously...thanks to all the Grabcad stuff/judges :)
HUGH GOH about 12 years ago
Congrats to all Winners and same goes for all participants. Everyone puts in much efforts & we've all became friends and gotten to known of each other a bit closer. I suppose we non-winners. aka "losers" lol will not be participating in the future events, since we no longer have a working trial Keyshot, good for only 8 more days. Thanks to all the sponsors and judges. going back to earn my +5 points. :D
Tommy Mueller about 12 years ago
Sincere congrats to everybody; participants and winners; probably one of the coolest challenges I've seen.... thus far... future GrabCAD/Ferrari challenges anybody?
You're all pretty awesome; and again, a super great job overall.
Great comments, great efforts, great results all around!
Can’t wait for the next go-around!
HUGH GOH about 12 years ago
next challenge should be a match-up. . everyone grab a partners and "duel" . I'm gonna team up with Tommy, I think he got all modeled Ferraris, all set to vroom vroom.
HUGH GOH about 12 years ago
I believe the prize would be a Lamborghini instead of a Ferrari, runner ups gets a Bugatti.
leon teoh about 12 years ago
Thank you KeyShot, Develop3D, and GrabCAD Community Advisors . Is my honour having 3rd place in this challenge. And truly amazing peoples and lots of talents here in GrabCad community, also congratulate to all the winners and participants in this challenge :D
Sourbh about 12 years ago
Congratulations to all the winners. Really a superb Friendly competition..!!!
Simon Williamson about 12 years ago
Thanks everyone for the very supportive comments to all and congratulations Dries - as always your work is tremendous!!
Ramin Asgary about 12 years ago
Congratulations to all the winner and I wish luck and success to all the people who participate :)
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