The main task of the character design contest:
The character, for which one illustration is submitted to the contest, is one of four characters for an upcoming animated trailer.
The character is an ordinary person. Profession - excavator operator.
A person standing next to an excavator with hydraulic shears* (read the script in the attachment. Detailed description and examples with links to YouTube are there)
In what style should it be executed?
- full color
- bright
- fantasy semi-realism
What is the gender and age of the future character?
At the artist's discretion
Specify the items, clothing (uniform), details, objects that you would like to see with the character:
Construction workwear - helmet, vest, glasses, gloves, boots.
In what pose should the character be depicted?
Standing.
What impression should the character's image convey?
The impression of a superhero or gladiator preparing for battle.
Where will the character be placed:
Does your company have a logo or corporate style?
Yes
Should it be used in the design?
Does not matter at the contest stage
The color scheme in which the character should be executed:
At the discretion of the performer
Are there any undesirable elements? (please specify them)
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Provide examples of characters that you like:
Watch the Warcraft videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-ttjCPI_kk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MDu9piey2I&t=153s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKhFDLsazr4&t=140s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j-S448XC8k
Provide examples of characters that you do not like:
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In what format do you want to receive the source material?
Does not matter. The result is needed only to select a performer for illustrating the entire story for the trailer.
Provide any additional information that you consider important.
*The winner of the contest will be invited to participate in the work on illustrating all the images for the animated trailer.
At the end of the trailer, there will be credits indicating the names of the project team members. Please pay attention to this fact, which will serve as advertising for the performer.
Within the framework of this contest, the main task is as follows:
Select a performer capable of creating artistic illustrations in the style and quality similar to those in the above Warcraft videos. I want to see a unique character, detailed illustration, emotions in accordance with the script*.
For a more detailed understanding of the idea, story, and characters, I ask candidates to:
- read the trailer script;
- watch the event presentation (exclusively for understanding the overall meaning of the event);
- listen to the track for the trailer.
