What happens is this:
A base sprite is supplied, and a theme. Participants must use the given sprite for their animation.
This is done mostly so people who feel their drawing skills aren't to par can participate as well.
Each competition will last 11 days.
The starter of each competition will decide on the winner.
The winner, who will decide on the next competition's theme, must also supply a sprite. It doesn't have to be an amazing piece of art. Just something that won't be too hard to animate.
This time: John the Shy one
(http://img205.exs.cx/img205/381/animationcompetition2uc.gif)
(http://img205.exs.cx/img205/381/animationcompetition2uc.gif)
Meet John, a very shy person. Maybe a bit nervous too. You can animate him doing whatever you want (walking, talking, dancing, whatever), but his shyness have to shine through. It should also be suited for family viewing.
Good luck!
QuoteIt should also be suited for family viewing
Quite perceptive. And spot on. My first thought had
nothing to do with shyness...
Dirty, dirty people. My first thought was that John the Shy one looked like an evil monk.
This is the first time I'm doing something for a competition ...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v27/Buchstabensuppe/AGS/shy1.gif)
John is standing somewhere, maybe waiting for a bus, when he suddenly sees a beautiful woman he knows from his time back in school. He tries to look at her without her noticing it but she notices and smiles at him. Polite as he is, he waves at her, smiles and blushes.
When I finished the animation, I noticed that I somehow confused his mouth and his chin, that's why I changed them a little.
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Good topic, Neil!
(http://www.rpsffl.net/images/shyguy.gif)
Just to clear confusion: John is simply backing into a men's restroom. Oddly enough, I actually know someone that gets embarrassed doing this simple act. That's why I did this one.
Quote from: JudgeDeadd on Mon 28/03/2005 10:55:24
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strange .. it works for me. Anyway, I edited the message. Should work now.
Yeah. It worked for me before too.
Seleceus, I don't get yours :P. ::)
mY entry:
(http://www.twin-design.com/fafmb/photos/shyman.gif)
harharhar!
his pants fall down!
My entry:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v367/mousemat12/Olddude.gif)
No-hair > Hair
Seleceus, that's great :)
Quote from: Andail on Thu 31/03/2005 19:16:37
Seleceus, that's great :)
Thank you, very much.
i REALLY don't get yours mousemat. why is growing hair embarrasing/shy making?
Because in the final frame it's coming out his ears zoot! I know I'd be insecure if such a horrible thing happened to me.
*checks ears*
Phew! safe...
So.... who will win?
Yes, it's about time to pick the winner!
I like all the entries, amazing what you could come up with!
Mr. Mozzarella's entry is very charming. It's a perfect situation to put John the Shy One in, and I love that he makes sure noone is looking before he waves! Maybe some more work could've been put into eg. the waving hand, which seems a bit "cheap" (I always animate cheaply myself though so I should not speak). Anyway good job, and the personality is there!
Zooty's animation looks professional (even if the sprite I made is pretty bad, I mean look at his arm!). Cool toony details (eyes and hair), and the blushing is perfectly accomplished. Great timing!
Mousemat made a very surreal entry, could be a commercial for some "get-your-hair-back" product, maybe. It might be a little off-topic, but then again... maybe it isn't? This question has haunted me. Anyway, I think something like this would be a cool transmission to a flashback! Mousemat is like the artist noone understands here, and therefore, unfortunately, he cannot win (because they never do).
Great entries, but there was no doubt I had to choose Seleceus. The situation is perfectly displayed, and it's a fantastic situation too. He's backing into that toilet so quickly, just the way a shy man would do, but still you get a glimpse of his clumsy looks and the blushing (and sweat from his armpit!). It's perfectly timed, it boosts character. A few frames of brilliance. Congratulations, everyone did a great job, but we have a winner: Seleceus!
I'm honored, if not a bit embarrassed by such high praise. Anyway, I shall spend the remainder of my evening coming up with, and posting, the next competition, and sprite.
Thank you again.