IClone & SketchUp Contest

Gaieus · 5 Nov 2010, 14:46

Reallusion and SketchUcation are proud to announce the

rendering contest. The goal of this contest is to use the powerful combination of Google SketchUp and Reallusion iClone to create the most visually appealing architectural renders possible.

Utilize your creativity and eye for architecture for a chance to win various prizes, including an Apple iPad and Sony Cyber-Shot digital camera. Reallusion... offers full software suites of Natural Elements props and other packages to enhance your creations as well.

There are also special prizes for the most popular renders this time around. The 'People's Choice' award will go to the image/video that has the most 'likes' on Reallusion's Facebook page. The 'Buzz' award will go to the image/video that has the most unique comments (from different users). Simply upload your render to the event page, and get all your friends to come vote for you!

The contest ends at midnight, December 15. Winner announcement on January 5.

Prizes for Winners:

Video Render Entry

1st Place
Grand Prize: Apple iPad 32 GB
iClone 4 PRO, 3DXchange 4 PRO, iClone Nature Builder, Google SketchUp PRO 8, LoungeTek Laptop desk, SketchUCation B'Ball Cap, SketchUcation USB Wallet Card.
2nd Place
iClone 4 PRO, 3DXchange 4 PRO, iClone Nature Builder, SketchUCation B'Ball Cap, SketchUcation USB Wallet Card
3rd Place
iClone 4 PRO, 3DXchange 4 PRO, CrazyTalk 6 PRO
People’s Choice
iClone 4 PRO, 3DXchange 4 PRO
Buzz Lucky Winner
CrazyTalk 6 PRO

Image Render Entry

1st Place
Grand Prize: Sony Cyber-shot 10.2 Digital Camera
iClone 4 PRO, 3DXchange 4 PRO, iClone Nature Builder, Google SketchUp PRO 8, LoungeTek Laptop desk, SketchUCation B'Ball Cap, SketchUcation USB Wallet Card.
2nd Place
iClone 4 PRO, 3DXchange 4 PRO, iClone Nature Builder, SketchUCation B'Ball Cap, SketchUcation USB Wallet Card
3rd Place
iClone 4 PRO, 3DXchange 4 PRO, CrazyTalk 6 PRO
People’s Choice
iClone 4 PRO, 3DXchange 4 PRO
Buzz Lucky Winner
CrazyTalk 6 PRO

We have created a temporary forum for the contest discussions (this may be folded into some other forum later).

tfdesign · 5 Nov 2010, 16:12

@gaieus said:

The goal of this contest is to use the powerful combination of Google SketchUp and Reallusion iClone to create the most visually appealing architectural renders possible.

Isn't it rather ironic that the first prize is a nicely spec'd Apple iPad, but if you are a Mac owner (or Linux user for that matter), your out in the cold because iClone won't run on either of these OS's?

As for those socks.........

jeff hammond · 5 Nov 2010, 17:07

ha.. was going to say exactly what tom said

[edit] well, without that funny accent of course!

tfdesign · 5 Nov 2010, 17:27

@unknownuser said:

well, without that funny accent of course!

What? With lots of expletives and american-style cowboy whooping in abundance?

[flash=425,344:2f3rfnuj]http://www.youtube.com/v/wYmrg3owTRE?fs=1&hl=en_GB&fs=1&&[/flash:2f3rfnuj]

stuckon3d · 5 Nov 2010, 23:29

For those interested in what is possible to do in Iclone, check out this thread:

Stuckon3d Image Gallery

(forum.reallusion.com)

For those that would like a free crash course of Iclone 4 check this link out:

Free introduction class to Iclone 4

(forum.reallusion.com)

Enjoy,

Stuckon3d

urgen · 6 Nov 2010, 17:21

...Some models can be used in sketchup ...

....guy here http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/search?q=iclone+
... and other- iclone export ... some editing (reduced of polygons and textures) ..
.... Horse-2 mb
.... Girl-7mb (it's still a lot )

SketchUpNoobie · 8 Nov 2010, 16:51

Wow. I just can't figure this out. Downloaded the free version and can't even figure out why characters, scenes, props, etc. show up in plain black or plain white. How do I get the colors/textures? Do I have to apply them myself? How? This is frustating. I can't find any tutorials about this either on their website or elsewhere. Someone with experience, please help.

d12dozr · 8 Nov 2010, 18:13

@unknownuser said:

...I can't find any tutorials about this either on their website or elsewhere. Someone with experience, please help.

Did you try these tutorials?

@stuckon3d said:

...
For those that would like a free crash course of Iclone 4 check this link out:

Free introduction class to Iclone 4

(forum.reallusion.com)

Enjoy,

Stuckon3d

SketchUpNoobie · 8 Nov 2010, 18:58

Thanks. I missed that. I'll take a look at these.

stuckon3d · 8 Nov 2010, 19:06

@unknownuser said:

Wow. I just can't figure this out. Downloaded the free version and can't even figure out why characters, scenes, props, etc. show up in plain black or plain white. How do I get the colors/textures? Do I have to apply them myself? How? This is frustating. I can't find any tutorials about this either on their website or elsewhere. Someone with experience, please help.

Hi SN,
Iclone has several shaders to play with, Pixel shader is the best one but in order to be able to use it you have to have a video card that supports it. Iclone run on directx 9c, so you need a card that supports it. Here is a link to the video cards that supports it:

http://www.reallusion.com/iclone/iclone_trial.asp just scroll down to the bottom of the page.

Hope this helps,

Stuckon3d

solo · 8 Nov 2010, 19:20

Stuckuo3D (Chris)

Are you the same person (going by nickname) from years back that was on the Podium forum and works with Pixar or was it Universal studios?

SketchUpNoobie · 8 Nov 2010, 20:16

@stuckon3d said:

@unknownuser said:

Wow. I just can't figure this out. Downloaded the free version and can't even figure out why characters, scenes, props, etc. show up in plain black or plain white. How do I get the colors/textures? Do I have to apply them myself? How? This is frustating. I can't find any tutorials about this either on their website or elsewhere. Someone with experience, please help.

Hi SN,
Iclone has several shaders to play with, Pixel shader is the best one but in order to be able to use it you have to have a video card that supports it. Iclone run on directx 9c, so you need a card that supports it. Here is a link to the video cards that supports it:

http://www.reallusion.com/iclone/iclone_trial.asp just scroll down to the bottom of the page.

Hope this helps,

Stuckon3d

Thanks Chris. Where would I find these shaders?

SketchUpNoobie · 8 Nov 2010, 20:53

@solo said:

Stuckuo3D (Chris)

Are you the same person (going by nickname) from years back that was on the Podium forum and works with Pixar or was it Universal studios?

I believe you are thinking of Disney. This is taken from his tutorial page.

"So who Am I?
I'm a 3d artist with 20 years experience.
I have worked on two major TV series ("Star Trek : Voyager" and "Deep Space nine"). Also worked for Disney, Nickelodeon, and Electronic Arts as a senior artist and an Art Director. I've also done movie trailers and music videos, as well as worked on six animated feature films. So if you ask yourself, does this guy have any experience? Does he know what he is talking about? well what do you think. "

stuckon3d · 8 Nov 2010, 22:11

@unknownuser said:

@stuckon3d said:

@unknownuser said:

Wow. I just can't figure this out. Downloaded the free version and can't even figure out why characters, scenes, props, etc. show up in plain black or plain white. How do I get the colors/textures? Do I have to apply them myself? How? This is frustating. I can't find any tutorials about this either on their website or elsewhere. Someone with experience, please help.

Hi SN,
Iclone has several shaders to play with, Pixel shader is the best one but in order to be able to use it you have to have a video card that supports it. Iclone run on directx 9c, so you need a card that supports it. Here is a link to the video cards that supports it:

http://www.reallusion.com/iclone/iclone_trial.asp just scroll down to the bottom of the page.

Hope this helps,

Stuckon3d

Thanks Chris. Where would I find these shaders?

They are on the upper right hand corner of the main viewport, in there you will see two pull-down menus, one for cameras and the other is for shaders, depending on the video card you have it will only support a few or all. Just try them and see.

@solo
hey man long time no speak, yup at the podium forum im known as the lightingFREAK!

Cheers,

Chris

SketchUpNoobie · 8 Nov 2010, 22:24

@unknownuser said:

They are on the upper right hand corner of the main viewport, in there you will see two pull-down menus, one for cameras and the other is for shaders, depending on the video card you have it will only support a few or all. Just try them and see. Chris

Yep. That's what I thought. I guess that means it's my video card. =/ I tried on the other computer but when I tried to install it it gave me an transfer error something or other about denying access to download languages. Then it closes. Blarg.

stuckon3d · 8 Nov 2010, 22:41

@unknownuser said:

@unknownuser said:

They are on the upper right hand corner of the main viewport, in there you will see two pull-down menus, one for cameras and the other is for shaders, depending on the video card you have it will only support a few or all. Just try them and see. Chris

Yep. That's what I thought. I guess that means it's my video card. =/ I tried on the other computer but when I tried to install it it gave me an transfer error something or other about denying access to download languages. Then it closes. Blarg.

sorry to hear that.

Swissmountain · 2 Dec 2010, 07:29

[quote="urgen"]...Some models can be used in sketchup ...
[attachment=0:33k9im5v]iclone models.jpg[/attachment:33k9im5v]

Hey Urgen, that's interesting. I have not been successful at getting a textured model over to sketchup yet. Would you mind sharing your pipeline?

Thank you very much,

Fredi

Dulci · 6 Dec 2010, 22:18

Tonight we will be discussing Sketchup & iClone with Andrew Telker on the Wolf & Dulci Hour. You can listen live by tuning in to http://www.tmoaradio.com at 9pm CST/10pm EST. An interactive chat room is up during our show as well where you can add your thoughts and ask questions while we're on the air - http://www.tmoaradio.com/v3chat/index.php.

duchess · 9 Dec 2010, 12:20

Hi
Due to Reallusion amending the rules and now allowing submission on the Reallusion Forum as well as Facebook of which I am not a member and did not wish to be just to enter, I have now put forward my small contribution.
The model I used was Dutch Colonial by BmrCT. Which I have given credit for in my video etc.
Anyway here are the 2 links to the forum where I have submitted my Stills and my Video entries.

http://forum.reallusion.com/Topic70982-252-1.aspx
http://forum.reallusion.com/Topic71091-252-1.aspx

duchess (aka) Linda

urgen · 11 Dec 2010, 13:36

@unknownuser said:

...Hey Urgen, that's interesting. I have not been successful at getting a textured model over to sketchup yet. Would you mind sharing your pipeline?

Thank you very much,

Fredi

...you should use iClone3DXchange4.
....open iAvftar file--->load Pose(standart buttom)--->file-->export OBJ.
...next: import this OBJ file in sketchup...use Tig's plugin obj_importer http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?t=20584
...that's all
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