Design 3D Model of a Lab Puppy

Status: Closed
Prize: $240
Entries Received: 39
Winner: ThreeDeeTitan

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Contest Brief

We are looking for talented 3D designers to develop characters for our games. In this contest, we need you to design a 3D model of a Labrador retriever puppy (see concept art for inspiration, also Google for examples of what actual puppies look like). The game will be targeted at (young) children, so the characters need to be appealing to them. The model does not have to be photo-realistic and can be somewhat stylized, but should roughly follow the natural proportions of a puppy. Most importantly, it must be super cute!

This contest is meant as a try-out to help us find talented 3D designers. We need many more characters and animations, so we expect to recruit several teams who will work in parallel on different characters. Top contestants will be invited to follow-on projects.

You can use any tool you like to create the model. The final submission should be in Wavefront format. Please target around 10k triangles for this model and you can use reasonably high res textures (3k x 3k).

For some sample pictures of lab puppies found via Google see lab-pics.zip file. I tried to include some profile views including full-body profiles, to help you visualize the puppy from all sides.

NOTE: just to be clear, we are looking for original designs, free of copyright infringements, so we could own all the rights to the final work.

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Contest Holder
- 9 years ago
Hello All, thanks for all of your hard work and creativity. I am glad to have had a chance to see your work and I hope to collaborate with many of you on our future projects. We have awarded 1st and 2nd place prizes. Sorry that we do not have the money to award more ... Good luck with your art and your projects.
- 9 years ago
Cromon
- 9 years ago
Please check entries #52
- 9 years ago
ThreeDeeTitan
- 9 years ago
I updated my entry, #39
- 9 years ago
1. ThreeDeeTitan
  - 9 years ago
  Updated #43 + #44
  - 9 years ago
jorgeromero3d
- 9 years ago
Please check my entry #35 - thank you
- 9 years ago
Contest Holder
- 9 years ago
For those struggling to make a cute enough face, check out these examples: http://thanshuhai.deviantart.com/art/Commission-for-Kougo-368826844 http://thanshuhai.deviantart.com/art/B-Gift-Dael-Macro-403408640 http://thanshuhai.deviantart.com/art/Gift-Puppy-Eyes-380960460 http://thanshuhai.deviantart.com/art/HC-Rerue-and-xanderthefox-413159683
- 9 years ago
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1. Contest Holder
  - 9 years ago
  just stumbled upon these ... you do not have to match the new images, the old ones are perfectly acceptable
  - 9 years ago
2. jorgeromero3d
  - 9 years ago
  Ok, thanks, !!
  - 9 years ago
Contest Holder
- 9 years ago
Hi All, we have a week and a half remaining. If you are working on a design (or updating one), please let me know how much longer you will need. I encourage you to post work-in-progress snapshots, so I can provide feedback. Although there will be one top prize, for strong entries, we may provide 2nd/3rd place prizes.
- 9 years ago
jorgeromero3d
- 9 years ago
Please check entries #24
- 9 years ago
Contest Holder
- 9 years ago
Freelancer staff has unlocked the contest. I am able to view and rate your entries once again. You should see feedback from me on your work. Keep your entries coming. By the way, if you are not hearing back from me, it may be good to post on the public board. The freelancer system does not always alert me of your comments on private boards.
- 9 years ago
Christopher1974
- 9 years ago
OK....!!!!! THX!!!
- 9 years ago
Christopher1974
- 9 years ago
What!!!!!
- 9 years ago
Contest Holder
- 9 years ago
Also, note that until Freelancer fixes the issue, I am unable to view your entries or to provide feedback. So please be patient.
- 9 years ago
Contest Holder
- 9 years ago
FYI, I am working with the Freelancer support to unlock the contest. For some reason, it got closed prematurely. Please continue working on your models.
- 9 years ago
jorgeromero3d
- 9 years ago
Please check my 3d model. Entry # 20 Thank you
- 9 years ago
sharkgraphics
- 9 years ago
please wait for my submit
- 9 years ago
landasamuel
- 9 years ago
Please check #19 , also I've try to upload the .obj files and the textures but couldnt figure out how Regards
- 9 years ago
1. Contest Holder
  - 9 years ago
  Once a winner is declared, he will be able to upload the obj files. For now, screenshots will suffice.
  - 9 years ago
landasamuel
- 9 years ago
Hello, I'm trying to uplaod the .obj and textures, but it doesnt allow to upload a .zip file, how can i send the files?
- 9 years ago
jorgeromero3d
- 9 years ago
Please check a concept art for a 3D model #11 Regards
- 9 years ago
ThreeDeeTitan
- 9 years ago
Do you require normal maps, or would you prefer all the detail and lighting information be stored in the main texture?
- 9 years ago
1. Contest Holder
  - 9 years ago
  Normal maps are ok, but not required. Whichever you think will look better.
  - 9 years ago
eduardobravo
- 9 years ago
I work with Maya, is functional for you Obj format
?
- 9 years ago
1. Contest Holder
  - 9 years ago
  yes, obj format is good
  - 9 years ago
CgRoCky
- 9 years ago
Best of luck guys :)
- 9 years ago
chowdhurytoslim
- 9 years ago
I am interested to do this job. I will do my best.
- 9 years ago
CgRoCky
- 9 years ago
Its seems very cool contest. Good oppourtunity for all freelancer. Will try to submit my entry too.
- 9 years ago
dynagensol
- 9 years ago
Seal the project Please!
- 9 years ago
1. Contest Holder
  - 9 years ago
  done
  - 9 years ago
Contest Holder
- 9 years ago
Please use the metric system for sizing, i.e. 1 unit = 1 meter.
- 9 years ago