FINAL SUBMISSION

Still Image:
The final submission must be posted on ZBC in JPG format and no wider than 1000 pixels. (So that it may be posted in your thread with a minimum of horizontal scrolling.) An additional high resolution version of the image may be linked to beneath the ZBC copy. All that is required is a high quality render (done in ZBrush) of your finished model. Additional renders showing areas of detail may also be submitted. Incorporating your character into a scene is optional, and won't be taken into consideration by the judging panel. (Although it might influence the popular vote if your character is selected as a finalist.)

Turntable Movie:
A turntable rendering of the posed character must be exported from ZBrush. It must be hosted via Screencast, YouTube, or Veoh and embedded within your final entry post by using the appropriate vB Code.

TransPose Movie:
Since the main theme of this contest requires the use of ZBrush to dramatically pose your hero, a Screencast, YouTube or Veoh movie showing a key portion of the posing process is required. This video should be five to ten minutes in length. It is up to the artist's best judgment to decide which portion of the posing should be highlighted. Keep in mind that the judging panel will be viewing these movies as examples of your ZBrush expertise! As with the turntable, your posing movie must be embedded in your final entry post via vB Code.

Detailed guidelines and instructions for creation and presentation of the Turntable Movie and TransPose movie on both PC and Mac platforms will be provided no later than two weeks prior to the entry deadline of February 13, 2009.

The finished model must also stand on a small pedestal base. Inanimate elements are allowed on this base if they contribute toward the drama of the finished character's pose, or are necessary to support the character after 3D printing. Because three winning entries will be output via 3D printing, it would be beneficial to keep the format's requirements in mind:

• All parts should have some thickness.
• All parts should intersect each other. Nothing should be free-floating.
• All individual objects should be "watertight" (i.e. no holes).
• All normals need to face outward
• Avoid back face crashing through to the front. Clothes-extract with extra thickness to avoid crash through (Turn on double sided to verify).
• The 3D print winner will be required to submit the finished ZTL file to Offload Studios for processing. Keep all sub-tools steps in tact.
• Offload will work with the winning artist to realize their vision using either a texture they provide or an Ambient Occlusion Bake custom texture.
• If you win the 3D print, you will be allowed to make final adjustments to your hero if they will result in a better quality print. For example, if your character has a cape you would be able to thicken or remove that element before sending the model for printing.