Animation Competition | March 26th - April 6th | WINNER: SELECEUS

Neil Dnuma · Sat 26/03/2005 02:46:50

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

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!

Peter Thomas · Sat 26/03/2005 04:51:41

QuoteIt should also be suited for family viewing

Quite perceptive. And spot on. My first thought had nothing to do with shyness...

Babar · Sat 26/03/2005 09:27:50

Dirty, dirty people. My first thought was that John the Shy one looked like an evil monk.

Mr. Mozzarella · Sun 27/03/2005 21:46:52

This is the first time I'm doing something for a competition ...

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.

JudgeDeadd · Mon 28/03/2005 10:55:24

External linking from www.ohost.de is forbidden.
Try Photobucket.

Seleceus · Mon 28/03/2005 16:01:07

Good topic, Neil!

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.

Mr. Mozzarella · Mon 28/03/2005 17:31:51

Quote from: JudgeDeadd on Mon 28/03/2005 10:55:24
External linking from www.ohost.de is forbidden.
Try Photobucket.

strange .. it works for me. Anyway, I edited the message. Should work now.

Haddas · Mon 28/03/2005 18:12:33

Yeah. It worked for me before too.

Oliver · Mon 28/03/2005 20:05:35

Seleceus, I don't get yours

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Sam. · Tue 29/03/2005 12:39:03

mY entry:

harharhar!

his pants fall down!

mousemat · Thu 31/03/2005 13:05:05

My entry:

No-hair > Hair

Andail · Thu 31/03/2005 19:16:37

Seleceus, that's great

Seleceus · Thu 31/03/2005 19:51:34

Quote from: Andail on Thu 31/03/2005 19:16:37
Seleceus, that's great

Thank you, very much.

Sam. · Fri 01/04/2005 13:06:15

i REALLY don't get yours mousemat. why is growing hair embarrasing/shy making?

Peter Thomas · Fri 01/04/2005 14:08:23

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...

sergiocornaga · Thu 07/04/2005 05:43:47

So.... who will win?

Neil Dnuma · Fri 08/04/2005 00:18:05

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!

Seleceus · Fri 08/04/2005 00:35:09

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.