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November-December animation comp; combined yet again
Topic Started: Nov 20 2005, 01:00 PM (5,451 Views)
chluaid
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Here we are in the last two weeks of November and I haven't had time to make the November animation comp. So it'll be combined with December's.

There's only one month to complete it in though, as this comp is due on December 20th because it's:

[size=7]A Christmas e-card.[/size]

Yes, another e-card comp. Well, anybody who remembers that I promised an FX comp for November may be having a gentle weep right now, so here's the deal:

The e-card will be judged on the following:

Animation - 5 points
Effects animation - 4 points
Story - 4 points
Sound - 4 points
Colour - 3 points
Replay value - 3 points
Artwork and aesthetics - 2 points

File size - bonus points - up to 5 extra points.

Animation - Frame by frame animation will undoubtedly have the advantage here, but if you can pull off some awesome tweened animation, then you have just as much chance as a good FxF movie.
Effects animation - Effects include obvious things like snow, smoke, dust, fire, magic, whatever.. but also include subtleties such as light and shadow.
Story - The story and how well it is told. Note - a story doesn't necessarily mean a structured narrative. It could be a series of events that simply flow naturally, which would earn good points here.
Sound - Includes sound effects, music, and of course sound quality. You may make your own sounds, or use royalty-free sounds.
Colour - This doesn't mean your movie has to be colourful! It simply means that the colour scheme will earn points. For example, you can have a bluish theme throughout where everything is a shade of blue. That takes skill. A good example is Gobi's Halloween movie (PM link to me Gobi, I'll post it here).
Replay value - This goes hand-in-hand with entertainment value, because any movie that makes the viewer hit replay scores highly. This also means 'send-on' value, where someone likes the movie so much, that they want to send it on to their friends.
File size - There is no file-size limit for this comp, but all of the above factors will be taken into consideration and I'll make a judgement about whether or not the file size could be lower. If not, then you will get full points.

Rules:
1- Dimensions - 600 x 300
2- MUST have preloader which tells the viewer the total file size being downloaded: e.g. Now loading 3.4MB.
3- MUST have a play button at the start, and a replay button at the end.
4- You may use any programs you like, but do not import photographs.
5- Everything must be your own work, except if you collaborate. You may use royalty-free sounds or music.
6- Collaboration is allowed, but if your entry takes 1st or 2nd place, you will need to share the prize.
7- File-size and movie duration is unlimited.
8- Due date is 20th December, I will announce the winner on the 22nd.
9- You may publish your entry at any time. It must be published before the 20th to qualify.
10- You may ask for feedback on the forum, and post W.I.P
11- DO NOT email any swfs to me. Please upload your entry to some webspace.
12- Your swf must be embedded in a HTML page. If you don't know how to do this, then drop by the Code forum. Links to a raw swf won't be accepted.

Prizes:
1st Place - your choice of: Flash Hacks by Sham Bhangal, or Stop Staring by Jason Osipa. Plus a signed original pencil drawing of Bitey (yes, by me). Shipping included.
2nd Place - Amazon voucher for USD$15


Now go forth!!
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ok ;)
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Andros
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I probably shouldn't say that I'm in or else something terrible will befall my computer again. Um, but if I were entering, I'd definitely want to win that prize and would most certainly do my very best. If.




*crosses fingers*
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nevou
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Better start now If I should come upp with something. December is a busy month:gasp: But I really would like to be apart of this comp. So I will do my best.....looking forward to this one.....
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-nelson-
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although a green name is a prize in itself, a signed sketch by you would be a rare treasure!
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Colesif
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very nice adam, i want to get that flash hacks book :D
maybe ill actually stop procrastinating, and actually do a comp for once!

oh btw, when u say it must be your own work, does that mean we cant incorporate things like brackenwood into our stories, or do you mean it has to all be drawn/animated by us? :unsure:
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Nov 20 2005, 04:37 PM
although a green name is a prize in itself, a signed sketch by you would be a rare treasure!

That is SO true Nels. I'm gunna enter but not at the moment, i am busy on another animation and also Exams. hmm, i'll start in two weeks. Why isn't Sound-effects-library.com working?


To colesif: I think we will be able to like others, no "other peoples" drawings and things.

To Adam: Sorry bout sending in such a STUFFY halloween comp. yah... sorry bout that lol


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Bobly
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Hum... I was planning on getting Flash Hacks for christmas... but yeah the other book would come in usefull :) I think I might give it a try, lets just hope I get time...
Should it have Brackenwood theme? (IE : Is this just an e-card contest or will it be hosted in the website or something?)
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i'm going to use characters from my cartoon, Tomothy and pals not bitey.. soo.. i dunno :P
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chluaid
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No Brackenwood themes please.. i.e. all your own work. You can have Brackenwood easter eggs if you like.
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NOOB!
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might enter....i must be like the only brackenwood veteran without a green name,coloured name,or any of that signiture crap... *i mean crap in a good way*

i dunno about the signed picture from adam though,i have the tendancy to spill sauce on important things... <_< like my signed picture from disney's mulan i got in florida.

damn u hot sauce!!! <_<
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chluaid
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I could laminate it for you if you win it.. you could use it as a placemat at your dinner table :P
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Kalle
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might enter....i must be like the only brackenwood veteran without a green name,coloured name,or any of that signiture crap... *i mean crap in a good way*


Hey! I'm also a veteran :)

Yay, I'd love to enter this one! Gotta try at least!
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dentaltaco
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I think i'm gonna do this one. i've got some pretty good ideas, :)
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elephant
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wohooo!

I think I'll enter. And I already managed to whip up a storyboard, too. ^_^
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chluaid
Nov 20 2005, 06:42 AM
No Brackenwood themes please.. i.e. all your own work. You can have Brackenwood easter eggs if you like.

okay i just wasnt sure, cuz i remember last year there had to be some brackenwood in it somewhere, so i was just clearin that up Posted Image
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-nelson-
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dandruff and sweat
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Nov 21 2005, 12:21 AM
i must be like the only brackenwood veteran without a green name,coloured name,or any of that signiture crap... *i mean crap in a good way*


*ahem* :P
who won this comp from last year?
btw this would make a great entry, too bad haha)
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-nelson-
Nov 20 2005, 01:25 PM
NOOB!
Nov 21 2005, 12:21 AM
i must be like the only brackenwood veteran without a green name,coloured name,or any of that signiture crap... *i mean crap in a good way*


*ahem* :P
who won this comp from last year?
btw this would make a great entry, too bad haha)

Part of me wants to say Humble won last year.... but I also recall a wicked card that Com made as well..... Maybe Humble won Octobers, and Com took the Xmas card?

....Im soooo confused..... One of these days I am going to go through the forum and catalogue all the winners to every comp in the Resources section...
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Kalle
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Nov 20 2005, 09:49 PM

....Im soooo confused..... One of these days I am going to go through the forum and catalogue all the winners to every comp in the Resources section...

Yeah please do that, Eye! :)

By the way, do you use your msn? I added you and you are never on.
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Kalle
Nov 20 2005, 02:29 PM
TheEYE
Nov 20 2005, 09:49 PM

....Im soooo confused..... One of these days I am going to go through the forum and catalogue all the winners to every comp in the Resources section...

Yeah please do that, Eye! :)

By the way, do you use your msn? I added you and you are never on.

Okay, its now officially added to the good 'ol "to-do" list! Posted Image

Kalle: I do use it, but pretty seldom... same with Skype. I will catch ya on it one of these days man!Posted Image
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Nov 21 2005, 06:25 AM
NOOB!
Nov 21 2005, 12:21 AM
i must be like the only brackenwood veteran without a green name,coloured name,or any of that signiture crap... *i mean crap in a good way*


*ahem* :P
who won this comp from last year?
btw this would make a great entry, too bad haha)

:blink: wasn't it humble?

.....

I ain't never won nothin,the only comp i've entered was the most popular one ever ,and that was the walk cycle challenge.Oh the disgrace!!!


:gasp: My work from that comp never leaves this forum !!!!! :gasp:
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NOOB!
Nov 20 2005, 11:43 PM
-nelson-
Nov 21 2005, 06:25 AM
NOOB!
Nov 21 2005, 12:21 AM
i must be like the only brackenwood veteran without a green name,coloured name,or any of that signiture crap... *i mean crap in a good way*


*ahem* :P
who won this comp from last year?
btw this would make a great entry, too bad haha)

:blink: wasn't it humble?

.....

I ain't never won nothin,the only comp i've entered was the most popular one ever ,and that was the walk cycle challenge.Oh the disgrace!!!


:gasp: My work from that comp never leaves this forum !!!!! :gasp:

It was meeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I still havent gotten over that part yet :lol:
(ive been using flash for about 3 months when I made that, so go ahead and laugh. Becasue im laughing with you^^)


Heres the link to all of the last years entry:
CLICK MEEEE
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NOOB!
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:blink: wait so who won..

oh man thats like a year ago,lol....i barely know what happened 10 seconds ago....

what am i replying to again?

where the f**k am i.. whos this adam phillips dude? sounds like a complete ass


:bing:
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Chr!st Muff!n
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I remember my idea i never got around to doing last year! To bad my comp is busted completely this time around... :yfok:
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NOOB!
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btw..nelson....that animation is like....wrong....
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