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***Dennis Kutsenko*** · (02-08-2012)

CrimsonDaggersDropBox@gmail.com

FULL Post Description here!

Requirements:

- Must create a composition that works as a DVD cover AS WELL as a POSTER. format should be a VERTICAL RECTANGLE similar to the gauntlet piece. include space for the title and credits, tho including them IS NOT required.

- Must use one of Miyazaki's 9 canon films. they are listed below!

- Images must include a MINIMUM of ONE CHARACTER. feel free to add more! image MUST also include an ENVIRONMENT or ELEMENTS of an environment! no single shot portraits!

-character designs MUST be relative to the look and feel of the movie chosen! feel free to make alterations to small details or expand on vague elements, but no total costume overhauls! no genre mixing! stick to the films visual feel!

- Studies must be provided and must be relevant to the character design and elements used in the illustration. COMPOSITIONAL SKETCHES are also REQUIRED with studies in order to be eligible!

-LASTLY! Images must be in a visual style that IS NOT ANIME! Images sent that are will be disqualified!

This challenge is all about an increasing trend in today's MOVIE MARKET! the challenge is to take an already developed and proven IP from a froeign market and reimagine it for another audience. which audience that may be is up to you! whether you are taking a more serious miyazaki plot and pushing it to full realism or making one of his more whimsical stories even m ore childish is entirely your choice, just keep in mind that because the point here is to REIMAGINE and get your visual translattion skills going, so NO ANIME! this would result in images for a market the film is already a major part of. were looking for new and exciting takes on some of the most influential animated films of all time, not fanart rehashes of movie stills! feel free to use ANY of the 9 films in Miyazaki's core Canon. films outside this list will not be eligible to win. they are-

Deadline: 5pm est, Friday, Febuary 10th via

CrimsonDaggersDropBox@gmail.com

Post only your finals here!

To Dave: You can just edit this post and add anything you want to it. This will just be a placeholder. Wasn't sure if you were already planning on making this topic.
(This post was last modified: 02-06-2012 06:51 AM by Dennis Kutsenko.)

***Zaphk*** · (02-11-2012)

Final picture and link for the forum thread:
[Image: totoro_big.png]

http://crimsondaggers.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=354
(This post was last modified: 02-10-2012 07:55 PM by Zaphk.)

***Jagged*** · (02-11-2012)

EDIT:
Forum Thread: http://crimsondaggers.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=315
Final Image:(sorry about the size)
[Image: nausicaa_by_jagged88-d4p9ypl.jpg]

(This post was last modified: 02-11-2012 08:04 AM by Jagged.)

***thomasmahon*** · (02-11-2012)

Forum thread: http://crimsondaggers.com/forum/showthre...48#pid2448
Final image:
[Image: spirited_away_by_mahons-d4p6t1b.jpg]

(This post was last modified: 02-11-2012 02:35 AM by thomasmahon.)

***Howie*** · (02-11-2012)

Great stuff so far guys, can't wait to see the rest!

Thread: http://crimsondaggers.com/forum/showthre...95#pid1395

[Image: howie_bloodsport5_final.jpg]

(This post was last modified: 03-10-2012 08:03 AM by Howie.)

***RachelCham*** · (02-11-2012)

Fin! x____x

Progress:
http://crimsondaggers.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=325

***Alex 23*** · (02-11-2012)

Wish I had more time to work on this, but here is what I got. Learned a lot and the next one will be much better

Link to studies

[Image: WRcc7.jpg]

***Camilleon*** · (02-11-2012)

As Dan would say, it is what is. Criticism and advice welcome.

[Image: My%252520Neighbor%252520Totoro_sig.jpg?imgmax=800]

(This post was last modified: 02-10-2012 11:49 PM by Camilleon.)

***Sycra*** · (02-11-2012)

***Natalie_Becker*** · (02-11-2012)

Here's my final, critiques are absolutely welcome, I'm mostly happy with how much I learned doing this.

If you click my blog link you can see my compiled studies. Can't wait to see everyone's images!