Creative Minds:

Inter centre Competition for Students

Objective of the Competition

To focus on & improvise the Conceptual & Technical Skillsets of students required in today’s Animation, Visual Effects & Digital Media industry. The Skillset includes:

• Originality of idea and concept
• Creativity by thinking out of the box
• Technical Proficiency by using the required software tools

Guideline for the competition

• Any tools of Active Arena courses can be used.
• Group work will be allowed in “3D Product Packshot /Animation Short Film / 3D Facial Modelling & Rigging / Visual Effects Scene /3D Architectural Visualization/ Channel ID (Ident)”. Even 1 individual can participate.
• The CD / DVD to reach the respective RO by the submission date.
• All students project work has to be in a single CD/DVD (Preferred) having the project title along with student name.
• Usage of credentials need to be at the end of the project and to have the followings (all the points mentioned below are example)
  1. Name of the Director
  2. Name of the Designer
  3. Name of the Sound Editor
  4. Name of the Technicians
  5. Name of the Animator
  6. Name of the Modeling & Texturing Artist
  7. Centre Logo can be used
• Also ensure you stick to the duration mentioned above in each category.

Preparation at the centre level

• All students should be aware of the competition along with the rules.
• Faculty to inform every batch about the competition.
• Students to be informed about the importance of the evaluation parameters so that they can put in their best.
• Before the submission date of the competition the centre would select the top 5 nominations by conducting a mini Creative Minds event at the center. The center can approach local industry professionals as in center Jury members along with Acads/ Sales/RO/HO team members.
• The CD with the top 5 entries from the center to reach the respective RO’s as per the set submission dates.
• The technical staff at the centre will be responsible for grooming the students with respect to presentation skills, handling Q&A and timely completion of the project and also the Thought-Process Orientation. Any Clarification please connect to TAH & RAH

Evaluation of the Entry

• All entries from all centers come to the HO for the final jury shortlisting.
• The top 10 entries per category will be showcased at the grand finale.

RULES for the competition

• The competition is open to all existing students in the center.
• Student interested in attending the Creative Minds along with Participation in various categories will have to pay Rs.500/-.
• Any student wishing to only attend the Creative Minds without participating in the contest will have to also pay Rs.500/-.
• The authorization letter/mail need to be sent in the Letter Head and need to be submitted along with the entries.
• Aptech holds the right to reject the submitted work by the centre. The jury’s decision would be final and they hold no explanation for the same to whomsoever under any circumstances.
• If any centre fails to send the students Projects ON TIME, Aptech, HO holds the right to disqualify the centre from the competition.
• If there is any disparity found on the topic mentioned while presenting the jury members / Aptech Ltd. holds the right to disqualify him/her.
• Reference (Like Model Structure / Sound etc) used from other sources has to be mentioned or given credit.
• Duration mentioned in each and every category need to be adhered if duration increases for any reason will be disqualified.
• A Certificate of appreciation would be given to all 10 shortlisted entries in each category at Creative Minds Event day.

Categories

• COVER DESIGN -15th June, 2017

  E.g.: Cover Designs of Life, Sport & Time Magazine

  Design a Magazine Cover using your own illustrations and visuals / photogra

  

  NOTE:

  1. Submission specs & file format: TIFF & JPEG Images is required to be submitted along with the source file of your artwork (Ai, PSD, CDR).
  2. File Name:e.g.:CoverDesign_StudentName_CentreName_CityName_Zone

  DOs & DON’Ts:

  3. The characters or artwork has to be illustrated/photographed and not traced from any other source.
  4. Do not use downloaded images and do not only digitally illustrate your artwork. Work on Layout Design, Composition & Typography as per given references.

  Any tool/s or software/s can be used to create the Cover Design.

  AWARDS COVER DESIGN - 1st Prize Winner / 2nd Prize Winner / 3rd Prize Winner
• WEBSITE DESIGN: DESKTOP & MOBILE -15th June, 2017
  

  Create a Travel Website (Mobile Only) with all the basic features and functionality such as Cleartrip.com, Makemytrip.com or Xpedia.com

  While designing Websites, great user interface, or UI design is all about helping the user to accomplish a given task as simply and efficiently as possible. While the look and feel is undeniably important, at the core of a great UI is function: in terms of navigation, it should be intuitive to the point of being invisible. As soon as a user gets lost, or can’t work out where to go, the UI has failed.

  Mobile Web Design

  A Mobile Website is a separate version of your website which is specifically designed for particular types of mobile screens and resolutions, often with reduced content. In the case of a mobile version, developers would usually focus on building a version of the site best suited to a particular popular mobile device(s) used by the majority of their customers.

  The number of people accessing websites of their mobile phones is increasingly rapidly. They can be given a much better user experience by following these guidelines:

  1. Evaluation criteria: Originality, User interface, User experience design, Creativity & Coding
  2. Team size: Individual entry

  DOs & DON’Ts:

  1. Simplify. Then Simplify Again. And Again
  2. Plan Your Site Layout
  3. Utilize White Space
  4. Avoid Flash or Java
  5. Reduce the Amount of Text Entry Necessary
  6. Do Not Use Pop-Up Windows
  7. Do not use templates available online

  FILE FORMAT & RESOLUTION

  Desktop Website Design HTML of 1024 (width) × 768 (Height) pixels.
  Mobile Website Design HTML of 320 (width) × 480 (Height) pixels.

  File Name:e.g. - MobileWeb_StudentName_CentreName_CityName_Zone

  AWARDS

  Web Design for Desktop & Mobile – 1st, 2nd & 3rd Prize Winners

  LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION :

  15,June 2017

• CHARACTER ANIMATION SEQUENCE -15th June, 2017

  Create a Character Animation Sequence using any one of the Acting References & Character Models provided in 2D or 3D. The Performance of Character Animation using any one of the acting References is the basis of evaluation for this category irrespective of dialogue or no dialogue. You can also use your own acting reference.

  Evaluation criteria: Animation principles, Staging, blocking, Lip-sync & Expression, final output & acting videos of students

  FILES FORMAT & RESOLUTION FOR SUBMISSION:

  HD 1920 x 1080
  QuickTime: H.264
  (File size: not more than 30 MB)

  Reference Material Provided (2D & 3D): Simplified Rigged Character files in 2D Flash & in 3D Maya, 5 Acting Video References (you must use provided characters & audio / acting reference files for your animation in 2D & 3D.)

  2D & 3D Character Model Files & 5 Acting Reference Videos: click here for Referenced Link:

  Submission Format:

  click here for Referenced Link:

  Duration – Around 30 Seconds of Play-blast Video, Which includes

  Final Animation Video of around 10-15 seconds Breakdown as per reference submission format video (4 Spit screens)

  1. Layout
  2. Reference,
  3. Blocking
  4. Final Animation
  5. Lip Sync

  Duration of around 10 – 15 Seconds (Character Animation Sequence)

  Team size: Individual entry
  File Name :e.g. - ChaAnimSq _StudentName_CentreName_CityName_Zone

  DOs & DON’Ts:

  You have to use the given character Model (2D or 3D) & audio / acting reference for the submission of your entry. Using any other character in 2D or 3D is not allowed for this category entry.

  Focus Area:

  1. The student should focus on the Acting, Timing & Staging of the following:
  2. Strong Poses (Line of Action & Arcs)
  3. Gestures & Body language
  4. Facial Expressions
  5. Eye Blinks
  6. Lip Sync

  EXPLORING ACTING OPTIONS:

  click here for Referenced Link: click here for Referenced Link:

  AWARDS

  Character Animation Sequence– Winner / 1st Runner Up / 2nd Runner Up

  LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION :

  15,June 2017

• 3D PRODUCT PACKSHOT -15 June, 2017

  Create a 10-sec Product Packshot in 3D showcasing a Product brand TVC.

  Evaluation criteria: Packaging and Labeling, Elements of Aesthetics, art and technique, Sufficient variation in lighting, Texturing, Camera Angles & Movement, Compositing, VFX

  Duration – 10 sec

  Team size: Maximum 3 students
  File Name :e.g. - ProductPack_StudentName_CentreName_CityName_Zone

  FILES FORMAT & RESOLUTION FOR SUBMISSION:

  REFERENCE VIDEOS:

  CANON 5D PACKSHOT RASNA PACKSHOT (TVC) LAY’S MAX – DANCING CHI HEINEKEN - ALIVE

  AWARDS

  3D Product Packshot – Winner / 1st Runner up / 2nd Runner Up

  LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION :

  15,June 2017

• 3D CHARACTER ASSET DEVELOPMENT -15th June, 2017

  Create 3D Character Asset using any of the Character Model Sheets provided. The Entry Output Video should showcase 360-degree turnarounds of Modeling (Wireframe & Greyscale), Texturing, Lighting, Shading, Posing & Expressions.

  Evaluation criteria:

  Animation principles, Staging, blocking, Lip-sync & Expression, final output & acting videos of students

  FILES FORMAT & RESOLUTION FOR SUBMISSION:

  HD 1920 x 1080
  QuickTime: H.264
  (File size: not more than 30 MB)

  Submission Format:

  click here for Reference Link

  Reference material:

  choose any one of the 3 Character Model sheet as per link below (Character Turnarounds, Action Poses & Expressions )

  CHARACTER MODEL SHEET – 1
  Link of Character Turnarounds, Action Poses & Expressions:

  SUBMISSION, DURATION, FILE FORMAT & RESOLUTION

  Create a 90-second Output video which showcases the following:
  (i) 3D Character Modeling – Turnarounds of Wireframe & Greyscale
  (ii)Turnarounds of Textured Model
  (iii) Turnarounds of 3D Character Model in Different Poses (3 Poses)
  (iv) Turnarounds of 3D Character Model in Different Expressions (3 Expressions)
  Team size: Maximum 4 students
  File Name : e.g. - AssetDevelop _StudentName_CentreName_CityName_Zone

  Award

  3D Architectural Visualization – Winner / 1st Runner up / 2nd Runner Up

  LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION :

  15,June 2017
• VFX - ROTO & MATCHMOVING -15th June, 2017

  In this category, you would be provided with different footages for Rotoscopy & Match-moving respectively. Each Footage would be around 10-seconds. For submission, you need to create a Roto of a 10-second footage as well as Match-move of another 10-second footage.

  Evaluation criteria: Rotoscopy & Matchmove
  Team size: Maximum 2 students
  File Name : e.g. - RotoMatch _StudentName_CentreName_CityName_Zone
  

  REFERENCE VIDEOS:

  MPC Academy: Roto demo reel examples MPC Academy: Matchmove demo reel examples Please find the link below to download Footages for MatchMove Please find the link below to download Footages for Roto

  SUBMISSION, DURATION, FILE FORMAT & RESOLUTION

  Create a 90-second Output video which showcases the following:
  (i) 3D Character Modeling – Turnarounds of Wireframe & Greyscale
  (ii)Turnarounds of Textured Model
  (iii) Turnarounds of 3D Character Model in Different Poses (3 Poses)
  (iv) Turnarounds of 3D Character Model in Different Expressions (3 Expressions)
  

  Award

  ROTO & MATCH MOVING – Winner / 1st Runner up / 2nd Runner Up

  LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION :

  15,June 2017
• 3D ARCHITECTURAL VIZUALISATION -15th June, 2017

  Nowadays, 3D Architectural Visualization or 3D walkthroughs have become the major source for architectural industries for its technical presentation to their investors, clients, Financers, marketing and branding activities. Thus it becomes very easier for the clients to have a look at the projects, much before they are actually constructed.

  It becomes easier for the presenters to showcase their project idea in real manner. These walkthroughs are valued for serving extensive detailed feel of interior and exterior parts of the architectural design including floors, wall colors, textures, lighting fittings and impact of outer artificial and natural light on the interior feel.

  3D Architectural Visualization or Walkthrough offers a view from any angle bringing a photo-realistic dimension to constructed or even idealized spaces. We create Walkthroughs which display the actual materials to be used, Interior lighting, landscaping, natural lighting and moving objects.

  Create include a high level of detail concerning modeling, rendering, texturing and can also express light play i.e. the impact of sunlight / artificial light / shadows. Come to us for aesthetically designed 3D images 3D architectural modeling and 3D interior rendering services for Kitchen, Bathroom, Offices, Bed Room, Living Room etc.

  Reference Videos

  3D Vizualization – Apartment (Interior)
  
  
  

  SUBMISSION, DURATION, FILE FORMAT & RESOLUTION

  Create a 60-second video showcasing the 3D Walkthrough of an interior of an apartment to be submitted in MPG 4 Movie Format (using a standard codec, PAL Video, playable on a Windows Media Player, VLC Player) of 720p HD – 1280 pixels (Width) x 720 pixels (Height) of 72 dpi resolution.

  AWARDS

  3D Architectural Visualization – Winner / 1st Runner up / 2nd Runner Up

  LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION :

  15,June 2017