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VSFX 210

Late Work

Assignments are due before the START of class.
Late work will receive a 20% deduction.
Work not submitted within 48 hours after due date will be a 0.

All submissions will be through blackboard assignments.

If you have Accommodations:

You must email me before the due date.

Let me know what accommodation you are using.

Extra time accommodations are due 48 hours after the due date.

After that 48 hours the grade will be a 0.

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Deadline 1: Infinit Journeys
Class 4

Concept Art / Character Model Check in- 20%

 

  • Submit a still image of your model progress with wire-frame turned on.

  • Submit a still image of what you want your shot to look like.

  • This can be digitally painted or photo-shopped from reference images.

  • Where is the shot located?

  • What is the time period?

  • What is the lighting situation?

  • Your shot must contain a biped character sitting at a table.

  • This picture will be your blueprint moving forward.

  • Final Resolution 3840 x 2160

  • Submit your .png file through the assignments link on blackboard.

  • Post your .png in Blackboard Journals WIP for critique.

  • ex. SAV_2022Summer_VSFX_TimSteele_01a.png ( concept )

  • ex. SAV_2022Summer_VSFX_TimSteele_01b.png ( model )

Grading: 10pts
  • 3pt - Concept is Clear and Easily Understandable

  • 2pt - Color Theory and Design Principles are used appropriately.

  • 3pt - Character model is in progress with basic proportions blocked out.

  • 2pt - Instructions Followed

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Deadline 2
Class 7

Character Modeling - 20%

 

  • Model a simple character for your scene.

  • Make sure it is a biped in t-pose.

  • Quality = Rendered Turntable transitioning between occlusion and wireframe.

  • 1 Rotation = 120 frames

  • Resolution = 1920x1080p, H.264, 24fps

  • Submit your .mp4 file through the assignments link on blackboard.

  • Post your .mp4 in Blackboard Discussions for critique.

  • ex. SAV_2022Summer_VSFX_TimSteele_02.mp4

 

Grading: 10pts
  • 3pt - Instructions above followed.

  • 3pt - Edge-loops place appropriately.

  • 2pt - Resolution is reasonable and no n-gons.

  • 2pt - Presentation

Deadline 3
Class 11

Character Surfacing - 20%

 

  • Surface your character.

  • Quality = Rendered

  • 1 Rotation = 120 frames

  • Resolution =1920x1080, .mp4, H.264, 24fps

  • Submit your .mp4 file through the assignments link on blackboard.

  • Post your .mp4 in Blackboard Discussions for critique.

  • ex. SAV_2022Summer_VSFX_TimSteele_03.mp4

 

Grading: 10pts
  • 3pt - Instructions above followed.

  • 3pt - Material attributes are appropriate.

  • 2pt - Texture resolution and stretching.

  • 2pt - Presentation

Deadline 4
Class 15

Final Animation and Interior Modeling - 20%

 

  • Quality = Flipbook, 1920x1080

  • Shot is laid out with final animation and Interior Models.

  • Background is blocked in with at least place holders.

  • Submit your .mp4 file through the assignments link on blackboard.

  • Post your .mp4 in Blackboard Discussions for critique.

  • ex. SAV_2022Summer_VSFX_TimSteele_04.mp4

 

Grading: 10pts
  • 3pt - Model Quality

  • 3pt - Final shot approximates original concept art.

  • 4pt - Instructions above followed

Deadline 5
Class 20

Final Short - 20%
  • Create a shot based on the Infinite Journey Template.

  • Resolution - 1920x1080

  • Format - .mp4

  • Codec - h.264

  • Submit your .mp4 file through the assignments link on blackboard.

  • Post your .mp4 in Blackboard Discussions for critique.

  • ex. SAV_2022Summer_VSFX_TimSteele_05.mp4

 

Grading: 10pts
  • 2pt  - Modeling quality

  • 2pt  - Texturing quality

  • 2pt  - Lighting quality

  • 2pt  - Instructions above followed

  • 2pt  - Creativity

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