by Due to some more discussion on this topic, I'm posting this update.
Below is all relevant information you need to know, I hope. If there are
any questions, please e-mail me. This month of Novemeber is going to a
test month, sort of. Since we only have half of the time left, please
just try to get something done and submitted. Next month we will have
more time and can try it "for real."
THIS MONTH'S TOPIC: "Tools" (any kind - be original)
INFORMATION
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Every month, a new topic will be posted to comp.graphics.raytracing,
comp.graphics, and the DKB listserv. Users then have one month to come
up with an idea, design it, and render it. At the end of the month, all
contributions will become available to everyone, and you can finally see
the ideas that others came up with.
PURPOSE
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This competition should accomplish two main things. First, it will give
an incentive to those who are new to raytracing. Since the topic is set,
all they have to do is come up with a few ideas and get started. Second,
it will be interesting to see everyone's different ideas and skills at
work. The reason there is one set topic is so we can compare how people
interpreted the topic, what they did with it, and how original their idea
was. There is still the "Image of the Month" that Chris Cason selects,
so this is a little different.
RULES
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Once again, these rules are not set in stone. They have already changed
a little since last time. More comments are welcome.
1. All images will be 640x480 in JPG format, preferrably more than 256
colors.
2. Any tracing program may be used to create the image. This includes
Pov-Ray, PolyRay, or even 3D Studio. No image editing programs may be
used after the render has been completed (meaning no blurs, camera
flares, etc).
3. All images must be original. You can't use someone else's drawing.
You also can't pull up a drawing you made a while ago and use it. That
defeats the purpose.
4. Any objects may be used that you downloaded from an FTP site, got
from another user, got off a CD, etc. But you MUST tell where these
objects were taken from and give proper credit in your text and scene file.
5. Your scene file should be included with the image. If you have a
large include file with a triangle-mesh object, or image_maps, or some
other part of your scene that is large, you can leave those out. Just
include the main scene file so everyone can see how you made your image.
6. Include a text file along with your image. The file should contain
your name, the date completed, the file name, program(s) used, and any
comments you have.
7. When uploading your image, make the first two letters of the file
name your initials. This is so everyone doesnt try to upload the same
filename like "tools.jpg". Some people will undoubtedly be confused by
the error message they receive if that file name is already there.
WHERE TO UPLOAD
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A special directory has been set up by Chris Cason for this competition.
All uploads should be made at ftp.povray.org in the directory
/pub/povray/incoming/competition
There is also discussion of an alt.binaries.raytracing newsgroup. If
anyone wants to pursue creating this group, that would be great. But
keep in mind that it might not be available at all sites, so the
availability might be limited. FTP is the best option.
PRIZE!
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Chris has also set aside a free Pov-Ray CD-ROM to be given to the
"winner" of each month's competition. If we can come up with a fair way
to judge the images, this will take place. If not, then we'll skip the
prize and just do it for fun.
TOPICS
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How will the new topics be picked? I dont know, exactly. Any imput is
appreciated. For now, mail me any topics you can think of. I will make
a list and go from that if need be.
Please e-mail me with any comments, and start working on you scene for
this month!
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