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5 years ago

I think that in celebration of the new and improved board we should all take part in a teapot challenge. The rules of the challenge are simple.

1: Don't spend too much time on it. We're not looking for a masterpiece here, just the interesting use of a teapot.

2: The teapot must be the centrepiece of the image or at least very prominent. Don't model a large breasted girl standing in front of a teapot. Save that for the "large breasted girl standing in front of a teapot" challenge. (Coming Soon)

3: This challenge is not limited to CG. You may want to sketch or take a photo of a teapot in an interesting\compromising position.

Addition: You can make as many entries as you like.

Other than that it's up to you. Who's with me?

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Edit by +VarnishedOtter:

If you're not using max, and need the teapot primitive you can download it here:

[Link to www.3dsmaxforum.com]

[Link to www.3dprevis.com]
2nd Place: Absurd Plants Challenge

-Josh
Senior Member

5 years ago

HUZZAH!!

*plans to have a large breasted girl reflected in the teapot*

Like this giant fish in a bear suit. He would be horrible. Look at him go!!

+Jamie
Admin

5 years ago

Sounds awesome! Deadline?

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2nd Place: Photography - High Contrast B&W

+Steve Martin
Moderator

5 years ago

Ongoing I think. You can post as many teapot images as you want. How does that sound?

[Link to www.3dprevis.com]
2nd Place: Absurd Plants Challenge

-The Real Matt
Senior Member

5 years ago

my entry.

and it's a story that might bore you, but you don't have to listen, because I always knew it was going to be like that.

-Soltis
Member

3 years ago

That rocks!

Maxon:C4D, NextLimit:RealFlow, FinalRender, Piano, Violin, Pencil, Eyes.... These are all a part of me.

+Steve Martin
Moderator

5 years ago

Ah, the old man in bowler hat approach. There are a whole bunch of variations of this painting (Son of Man by Ren� Magritte - hooray for wiki!) on the internet, but I think this is the best by far. Better than the oroginal even. Leading the challenge so far...

[Link to www.3dprevis.com]
2nd Place: Absurd Plants Challenge

-The Real Matt
Senior Member

5 years ago

leading by default. still a clever effort even if I do say so myself.

and it's a story that might bore you, but you don't have to listen, because I always knew it was going to be like that.

+Steve Martin
Moderator

5 years ago

My first entry in the teapot challenge:

After bagging our board creators for not being able to create a spinning teapot animation, I thought I'd give it a try and show them how it was done. Turns out it's not as easy as it looks, as you can see in my result here:

ftp://3dfiles%40gunerook.com:3dfiles@onlime.com.au/stevemartin/Teapot_spin.avi
(1.07mb)

Sorry about the ftp, it's the only way I could get it to work.

[Link to www.3dprevis.com]
2nd Place: Absurd Plants Challenge

-The Real Matt
Senior Member

5 years ago

best spinning teapot animation i've ever seen

and it's a story that might bore you, but you don't have to listen, because I always knew it was going to be like that.

+Jamie
Admin

5 years ago

Hahahaha I hang my head in shame

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2nd Place: Photography - High Contrast B&W

-cdballew
Moderator

3 years ago

I see that someone was able to get a stable spinning teapot for the site.
It still scares me though.

Chris

+VarnishedOtter
Admin

3 years ago

You never know, I may have implanted a random seed into the file, just so when you're not expecting it... boom!

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2nd Place: Teapot Challenge

-Professor Farnsworth
Senior Member

5 years ago

That certainly is the best teapot animation I have ever seen, as well... Very nice touch at the end. Wasn't expecting it and v. funny

It really is `the spinning teapot of death'.

... or did you think I was too stupid to know what a yoogoogoly was?

+Steve Martin
Moderator

5 years ago

Yes thankyou all for your support. I personally think I almost nailed it but I just couldn't stop it from exploding. Must be a bug in max. Hopefully they can fix it in the next patch.

[Link to www.3dprevis.com]
2nd Place: Absurd Plants Challenge

-Hellfire
Member

4 years ago

[Link to img252.imageshack.us]

introducing: the Tri-pot!

Sanctus Espiritus, redeem us from our solemn hour..
-within temptation-

woot i got a portfolio!
2nd Place: Teapot Challenge

-The Real Matt
Senior Member

4 years ago

hahaha brilliant stuff and good to see some more competition in this "challenge"

and it's a story that might bore you, but you don't have to listen, because I always knew it was going to be like that.

-Josh
Senior Member

4 years ago

Fantastic *runs screaming*

Like this giant fish in a bear suit. He would be horrible. Look at him go!!

-Soltis
Member

3 years ago

hahha I love it! that totally rocks!

Maxon:C4D, NextLimit:RealFlow, FinalRender, Piano, Violin, Pencil, Eyes.... These are all a part of me.

+Steve Martin
Moderator

4 years ago

Very nice. I imagine this scary machine pours boiling water on all who stand in it's way.

[Link to www.3dprevis.com]
2nd Place: Absurd Plants Challenge

+Steve Martin
Moderator

4 years ago

After a wild night, Sinderion fixes me a cup of Nirnroot tea.

[Link to www.3dprevis.com]
2nd Place: Absurd Plants Challenge

+Jamie
Admin

4 years ago

By far the best yet!!! Teapots in oblivion! You certainly have a lot of free time!

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2nd Place: Photography - High Contrast B&W

+Steve Martin
Moderator

4 years ago

not really, it only took about 5 or 10 mins. I was just browsing through some screenshots and it came to me. If you check the WIP thread you'll see where most of my non working time is spent.

[Link to www.3dprevis.com]
2nd Place: Absurd Plants Challenge

+Jamie
Admin

4 years ago

Oh I thought you had actually put teapots in the game as objects ... now i'm not so impressed.

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2nd Place: Photography - High Contrast B&W

+Steve Martin
Moderator

4 years ago

Sorry, it's just my superior compositing skills on display. Still, an oblivion teapot mod is a good idea.

[Link to www.3dprevis.com]
2nd Place: Absurd Plants Challenge

+Jamie
Admin

4 years ago

Yea I was gonna do it last night. But then I decided against it, too tired from working at the mo to be investing heaps of time in things like that. I strongly encourage someone else to take up the task!

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2nd Place: Photography - High Contrast B&W

+Steve Martin
Moderator

4 years ago

I'll have to look into the TES construction kit and see how easy it is to use.

[Link to www.3dprevis.com]
2nd Place: Absurd Plants Challenge

+Jamie
Admin

4 years ago

It's really easy man. There is a wiki somewhere on how to use it.

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2nd Place: Photography - High Contrast B&W

+VarnishedOtter
Admin

4 years ago

An exact year to the day, after this challenge was posted, I am contributing my entry:

Skypots!

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--Matt
2nd Place: Teapot Challenge

+Steve Martin
Moderator

4 years ago

Ha!

The trees and grass look photorealistic! Awesome!

[Link to www.3dprevis.com]
2nd Place: Absurd Plants Challenge

-cdballew
Moderator

3 years ago

My contribution..................TEAmaters

Chris

+VarnishedOtter
Admin

3 years ago

Haha thats fantastic man, I really like that one.

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2nd Place: Teapot Challenge

-cdballew
Moderator

3 years ago

Thanks, that is my very first Max/Photoshop composite. (I love Photochopin and Maxin)
I spent more time on it than I meant to. (thought I was better than I am)

The TEAmater on the right is kinda what I was going for. It was fun!

Chris

+VarnishedOtter
Admin

3 years ago

The only think I can pick with it is the edges around the 3d parts, they aren't blended, so you get a weird outline. I will write a tute on PS comping, its real easy.

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2nd Place: Teapot Challenge

+VarnishedOtter
Admin

3 years ago

I finished the tute, its here if you want it:

[Link to www.3dsmaxforum.com]

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2nd Place: Teapot Challenge

+Steve Martin
Moderator

3 years ago

Well done, you've raised the bar a bit there.

[Link to www.3dprevis.com]
2nd Place: Absurd Plants Challenge

+VarnishedOtter
Admin

3 years ago

Yeah theres quite a lot more thought put into it than ours.

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2nd Place: Teapot Challenge

+Steve Martin
Moderator

3 years ago

Hey, I spent years approaching bethesda to make a game that would enable me to photochop a teapot into a character's hand so it would look like he was making me some Nirnroot tea. And don't even get me started on the exploding teapot.

[Link to www.3dprevis.com]
2nd Place: Absurd Plants Challenge

+VarnishedOtter
Admin

3 years ago

Well thats all well and good if you like damaging your health, fatigue and magika. You sick bastard.

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2nd Place: Teapot Challenge

+Steve Martin
Moderator

3 years ago

Maybe that's why I was so hung over the next morning.

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2nd Place: Absurd Plants Challenge

+VarnishedOtter
Admin

3 years ago

You pretty much had a shot of Rat Sak diluted with petrol.

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2nd Place: Teapot Challenge

-Soltis
Member

3 years ago

I so am, and thanks for the .OBJ!!!!

Maxon:C4D, NextLimit:RealFlow, FinalRender, Piano, Violin, Pencil, Eyes.... These are all a part of me.

-Soltis
Member

3 years ago

Here ya go. lol. when I'm more awake I'll do much better.. 10 min to put together. 45second render time.. I realize you may see some faulty shadowing. lol. Oh well.
I could have easily perfected it, but to follow rules.. I didn't want to take long putting this together.

***Thanks to +VarnishedOtter for the OBJ of the TeaPot***

Maxon:C4D, NextLimit:RealFlow, FinalRender, Piano, Violin, Pencil, Eyes.... These are all a part of me.

+Steve Martin
Moderator

3 years ago

Next job is to get that going on in realflow

Do that and you're the automatic winner of the teapot challenge.

[Link to www.3dprevis.com]
2nd Place: Absurd Plants Challenge

-Soltis
Member

3 years ago

haha... you have any idea... how many.... well.. how about this... I'll try my best. lol. I'll def. make an attempt. lol. And thank you.

Maxon:C4D, NextLimit:RealFlow, FinalRender, Piano, Violin, Pencil, Eyes.... These are all a part of me.

+VarnishedOtter
Admin

3 years ago

Oh awesome man, great contribution! As steve said, animate that and you totally win!

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2nd Place: Teapot Challenge

-Soltis
Member

3 years ago

I will def. try to make some waves in realflow and get this running.... it'll take some time to render though.. I mean... being that HRI(I'll use FinalRender) and the particles... $H** I don't need particles.. I just need a RealWave.. hmmm (goes to drawing board...)

Maxon:C4D, NextLimit:RealFlow, FinalRender, Piano, Violin, Pencil, Eyes.... These are all a part of me.

+Steve Martin
Moderator

3 years ago

I was only joking but if you really could do it that would be great.

[Link to www.3dprevis.com]
2nd Place: Absurd Plants Challenge

-cdballew
Moderator

3 years ago

Good one Soltis!

Wait a second.. WIN?.. I didn't know there would be a winner!

Chris

+VarnishedOtter
Admin

3 years ago

Well, once we get the proper challenge system written we may be holding regular challenges and giving prizes.

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2nd Place: Teapot Challenge

-cdballew
Moderator

3 years ago

BONUS!

Chris

-Soltis
Member

3 years ago

woot woot!

Maxon:C4D, NextLimit:RealFlow, FinalRender, Piano, Violin, Pencil, Eyes.... These are all a part of me.

-Soltis
Member

3 years ago

Still working on the wave system.. been out for a few weeks due to some Emerg. and such....

Maxon:C4D, NextLimit:RealFlow, FinalRender, Piano, Violin, Pencil, Eyes.... These are all a part of me.

-SpitFire
Moderator

3 years ago

[Link to www.rickspitler.com]

I couldn't get the pelvis area quite right.. Can you help me figure out what is wrong? lol...

Rick

[Link to www.3dartconcepts.com]
3rd Place: Indoor or Outdoor Pool Scene

+Steve Martin
Moderator

3 years ago

It looks like that dragon is trying to pass a teapot. No wonder it died.

[Link to www.3dprevis.com]
2nd Place: Absurd Plants Challenge

-SpitFire
Moderator

3 years ago

lol... no doubt.

Rick

[Link to www.3dartconcepts.com]
3rd Place: Indoor or Outdoor Pool Scene

-cdballew
Moderator

3 years ago

I thought I'd throw another teapot on the challenge fire for your viewing pleasure. hahaha

Chris

+VarnishedOtter
Admin

3 years ago

Its awesome haha.

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2nd Place: Teapot Challenge

+Steve Martin
Moderator

3 years ago

It's got my vote.

[Link to www.3dprevis.com]
2nd Place: Absurd Plants Challenge

+isaac
Moderator

3 years ago

"kewl-pot" For some reason this took forever to render...
[Link to img204.imageshack.us]

+VarnishedOtter
Admin

3 years ago

Upload this with the challenges link, so people can vote on it.

Very cool idea haha.

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2nd Place: Teapot Challenge

+Steve Martin
Moderator

3 years ago

Oh Yeah!

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2nd Place: Absurd Plants Challenge

-Altopais
Member

3 years ago

here's my contribution

The secret of creativity is knowing how to hide your sources.
-Albert Einstein
2nd Place: Teapot Challenge

-cdballew
Moderator

3 years ago

That's great, you could stick that in the pool challenge too!

Chris

-Altopais
Member

3 years ago

yeah i might just do that

Tnx

The secret of creativity is knowing how to hide your sources.
-Albert Einstein
2nd Place: Teapot Challenge

+isaac
Moderator

3 years ago

HA HA! I like it!

-Altopais
Member

3 years ago

tnx

I decided not to put it in pool challenge, it's kinda silly to put same scene in two challenges, i'll do something else for pool challenge, when i get some inspiration

The secret of creativity is knowing how to hide your sources.
-Albert Einstein
2nd Place: Teapot Challenge

+Steve Martin
Moderator

3 years ago

Nice work, it's good to still see new entries in this challenge.

[Link to www.3dprevis.com]
2nd Place: Absurd Plants Challenge

-desade2009
Member

2 years ago

here's my entry

took about half an hour totally....
it's called "Teablo"

P.S. feel free to interpret the trapped soul inside

Cogito, Ergo Sum

+Steve Martin
Moderator

2 years ago

Is it me trying to use maya?

[Link to www.3dprevis.com]
2nd Place: Absurd Plants Challenge

-cdballew
Moderator

2 years ago

Hahahaha. Teablo! that's great. I don't see your entry within the teapot challenge though.

Chris

+VarnishedOtter
Admin

2 years ago

Upload it to the challenge page, thats great work.

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2nd Place: Teapot Challenge

-desade2009
Member

2 years ago

will transfer it there! i thought this was the teapot challenge page???

Cogito, Ergo Sum

+VarnishedOtter
Admin

2 years ago

It was before we implemented the proper challenge system. Now theres a challenges link on the main menu.

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2nd Place: Teapot Challenge

-desade2009
Member

2 years ago

lol or it could be me trying to use photoshop

Cogito, Ergo Sum

-jovanie_
Member

2 years ago

Teapot Kingdom - The 8th Wonder of the World...

Taken before 3ds Max was created and human step on earth

Started Max last September 2008

Jovanie_
[Link to www.facebook.com]!/album.php?aid=6649&id=1820454800

"To forgive a woman's lie is a man's duty!!"

+Jamie
Admin

2 years ago

Nice work dude, Looks like a puzzle game.

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2nd Place: Photography - High Contrast B&W

-jovanie_
Member

2 years ago

thx... +Jamie...

I wouldn't learn fast without you guys here helping and patiently giving me advices and suggestions...

Started Max last September 2008

Jovanie_
[Link to www.facebook.com]!/album.php?aid=6649&id=1820454800

"To forgive a woman's lie is a man's duty!!"

-desade2009
Member

2 years ago

wow that's pretty interesting jovanie! nice gorilla!

Cogito, Ergo Sum

-jovanie_
Member

2 years ago

thx... hope u guys like it..

Started Max last September 2008

Jovanie_
[Link to www.facebook.com]!/album.php?aid=6649&id=1820454800

"To forgive a woman's lie is a man's duty!!"

-desade2009
Member

2 years ago

decided to make another entry

this one took about one hour....had to remove a gun etc from the pic!
anyway it's called Tea-rminator

will post in the challenges as well!

Cogito, Ergo Sum

-cdballew
Moderator

2 years ago

I love the puns desade!

jovanie, Looks nice and fruity

I'd like to see this in a full scene with realistic materials and a low camera angle to make it look huge.

Chris

-jovanie_
Member

2 years ago

got a problem.. hehehe dunno how ti paint the gorilla..

Started Max last September 2008

Jovanie_
[Link to www.facebook.com]!/album.php?aid=6649&id=1820454800

"To forgive a woman's lie is a man's duty!!"

+Steve Martin
Moderator

2 years ago

I think we need to rename this challenge the pun challenge.

[Link to www.3dprevis.com]
2nd Place: Absurd Plants Challenge

-desade2009
Member

2 years ago

lol no man i actually put in some effort on that last one! Tea-1000!
maybe in the distant future they'll actually use teapots as weapons! and i'll be hailed as a visionary!

Cogito, Ergo Sum

+Steve Martin
Moderator

2 years ago

Well you could give someone a nasty burn if it's full of hot tea.

[Link to www.3dprevis.com]
2nd Place: Absurd Plants Challenge

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