Friday, January 27, 2012

BLOODSPORT 5! MIYAZAKI REMARKETED!

BLOODSPORT 5 - Miyazaki Re-Marketed!


Created by: Dan Warren


Requirements:

 - Must create a composition that works as a DVD cover AS WELL as a POSTER. format should be a VERTICAL RECTANGLE similar to the gauntlet piece. include space for the title and credits, tho including them IS NOT required. 

 - Must use one of Miyazaki's 9 canon films. they are listed below! 

- Images must include a MINIMUM of ONE CHARACTER. feel free to add more! image MUST also include an ENVIRONMENT or ELEMENTS  of an environment! no single shot portraits!

 -character designs MUST be relative to the look and feel of the movie chosen! feel free to make alterations to small details or expand on vague elements, but no total costume overhauls! no genre mixing! stick to the films visual feel!

 - Studies must be provided and must be relevant to the character design and elements used in the illustration. COMPOSITIONAL SKETCHES are also REQUIRED with studies in order to be eligible!


LASTLY! Images must be in a visual style that IS NOT ANIME! Images sent that are will be disqualified!

This challenge is all about an increasing trend in today's MOVIE MARKET! the challenge is to take an already developed and proven IP from a froeign market and reimagine it for another audience. which audience that may be is up to you! whether you are taking a more serious miyazaki plot and pushing it to full realism or making one of his more whimsical stories even m ore childish is entirely your choice, just keep in mind that because the point here is to REIMAGINE and get your visual translattion skills going, so NO ANIME! this would result in images for a market the film is already a major part of. were looking for new and exciting takes on some of the most influential animated films of all time, not fanart rehashes of movie stills! feel free to use ANY of the 9 films in Miyazaki's core Canon. films outside this list will not be eligible to win. they are-

Deadline: 5pm est, Friday, Febuary 10th via 

Please send submissions to - CrimsonDaggersDropBox@gmail.com


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Top 3 entries will receive live crits (via Crimson Daggers Dave Rapoza Livestream banner link above) from some kinda hot industry professionals!

Friday, January 13, 2012

BLOODSPORT 4! ACTION FIGURE PACKAGING!

BLOODSPORT 4 - Action Figure Packaging!


Winner! John Silva!



























Created by: Dave Rapoza

Examples!(You cant use these properties! just examples of other packaging!)

Examples!(You cant use these properties! just examples of other packaging!)

Use these logos on your packaging! Feel free to modify them if you need to regarding final products design.(OPEN IN NEW TAB, SAVE AS .PNG!)


Provided Properties! You must choose from one of these, its up to you to make them cool(thats the challenge)!


Requirements:

 - Must create a composition that includes space for the actual TOY!(you do not need to draw the figure itself, just the illustration of the figure on the package)

 - Must use one of our THREE PROPERTIES! Character must represent the property in some way!

- Must use provided template although you can feel free to modify it with your own designs(cut into the package, etc.) IF you're doing something more like a 2 pack character feel free to do so.

 - Studies pertaining to finished illustration MUST be shown with the piece in order to be eligible to win. Studies MUST include compositional comps and thumbnails

 - Studies must be relevant to the character design and elements used in the illustration. 

This challenge is to design a Action figure package using the provided template and logos. The character must represent your chosen property, feel free to interpret them any way you like, we want you to have fun with this! If you want to include little additional text about what it can do all action packed like feel free. 

Deadline: 5pm est, Friday, January 27th via 

CrimsonDaggersDropbox@gmail.com

Top 3 entries will receive live crits (via Crimson Daggers Dave Rapoza Livestream banner link above) from some kinda hot industry professionals!