Flash ANIMATION Challenge

SODA · 09-10-2007, 6:43 PM

Alot of people in the flash art thread that tanked were saying they thought it was animation. Well, thats what this one is! Also with school coming back everyone needs more time and alot of these other contests are getting stale.

Myself and SoulInferno will be judges. I will accept as many applicants as want in.

For the contest itself, no restrictions whatsoever, just make an animation that matched the action I say. For example if I said Jumping you would make an animation where the character jumps.

Judged on Style, and Sheer Awesomeness.

Signups will close on Tuesday at midnight EST. Each leg of the contest will be 72-96 hours.

Go.

Current Contestants:
Chris310
FrantiX
Killer Carebear
exetra - Winnah!
Cheesymaroon
Far
NVM
Kevosk
Captain Spasm
I_smell
SWiTCH
Jamez5000

Chris310 · 09-10-2007, 7:38 PM

I'll join up. I don't think we really need 3-4 days for something as simple as jumping. I made a really good flash game for school in about 3 hours.

EDIT: No walking please, I hate that crap. >_>

Soul · 09-10-2007, 7:42 PM

I can help you judge SOAD.

Benjaman · 09-10-2007, 7:46 PM

I'll judge if you need a 3rd

hardcoresk8r69 · 09-10-2007, 7:49 PM

I think we need applicants more then judges.

I'll join in on this and could anyone suggest a site where I can upload the animation besides Newgrounds?

I will choose newgrounds if I can't find one.

Killer Carebear · 09-10-2007, 7:51 PM

Imageshack.us Also I'm in.

Chris310 · 09-10-2007, 8:07 PM

Could someone give me an easy topic right now just to practice? >_>

SODA · 09-10-2007, 8:27 PM

Ok inferno will be the other judge. Now only taking applicants.

And yes, www.imageshack.us lets you upload swf's

hardcoresk8r69 · 09-10-2007, 8:45 PM

Thanks for the website.

And as for Chris. Just make a guy ordering a Coke at a fast food place.

exetra · 09-10-2007, 11:52 PM

I'll be in. I like animating for a reason.

Relaps · 09-10-2007, 11:54 PM

*cough NeSS 2*

exetra · 09-10-2007, 11:59 PM

*<_<...*

Cheesymaroon · 09-11-2007, 1:04 AM

If I can use Adobe Imageready instead, I'll be in.

SODA · 09-11-2007, 1:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheesymaroon

If I can use Adobe Imageready instead, I'll be in.

Thats fine, as long as it is an animation.

hzac · 09-11-2007, 1:51 AM

I cant wait to see all the animations.

Chris310 · 09-11-2007, 4:50 PM

I can't wait until this starts. >_>
Wednesday midnight means... tonight or tomorrow?

Here's something I found on my USB. Probably from 1-2 years ago. I used a tutorial for this (I think).

http://img529.imageshack.us/my.php?i...ddesignfc9.swf

Far · 09-11-2007, 5:46 PM

I'll join in too I suppose.

Vortex · 09-11-2007, 6:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris310

I can't wait until this starts. >_>
Wednesday midnight means... tonight or tomorrow?

Here's something I found on my USB. Probably from 1-2 years ago. I used a tutorial for this (I think).

http://img529.imageshack.us/my.php?i...ddesignfc9.swf

Just a lil' but of constructive criticism for you. It seems very stiff (

). Like, when it reaches the top of its bounce it should be a lot softer on the rebound. It looks like it hits the floor, then goes back up abit and hits an invisible ceiling, thats slowly dropping on it. That and the excess space, are all I see wrong with it. Well done =)

I don't have flash anymore. I have ImageReady but its a pain in the arse animating in that, in comparison. So I won't be applying to this competition. It'll be nice to watch it when it gets on its way, though!

Lamb · 09-11-2007, 6:53 PM

If anybody needs a voice.. I'll help... In animating, no

Chris310 · 09-11-2007, 6:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vortex

Just a lil' but of constructive criticism for you. It seems very stiff (

). Like, when it reaches the top of its bounce it should be a lot softer on the rebound. It looks like it hits the floor, then goes back up abit and hits an invisible ceiling, thats slowly dropping on it. That and the excess space, are all I see wrong with it. Well done =)

I don't have flash anymore. I have ImageReady but its a pain in the arse animating in that, in comparison. So I won't be applying to this competition. It'll be nice to watch it when it gets on its way, though!

If I didn't have so much homework/wasn't so lazy I'd probably touch it up a little bit.

SODA · 09-11-2007, 8:31 PM

Im gonna go ahead and start the competition at Midnight tonight, I was planning on doing it tomorrow but I have a lot going on Wednesday night.

2:30 Hours left for sign ups!

Anyone still wishing to join after signups are closed may do so but only during the first round.

NVM · 09-11-2007, 8:36 PM

I'm in.

Don't expect anything spectacular.

SODA · 09-11-2007, 11:02 PM

ALRIGHT COMPETITION A GO!

This first round will last 96 hours meaning Saturday night at 11:59 pm EST all submissions must be in.

The first task is too..................

Animate a main character punching another person.

Get creative, you have 96 hours because it is during the week. You can elaborate on the topic, as long as the criterion above is included it is a valid submission. GET ANIMATING!

And as I said before:

Anyone still wishing to join after signups are closed may do so but only during the first round.

Kevosk · 09-11-2007, 11:28 PM

I WANT IN YO.

Animation is pretty easy. You should automatically sign up I_Smell, haha.

SODA · 09-11-2007, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevosk

I WANT IN YO.

Animation is pretty easy. You should automatically sign up I_Smell, haha.

I wanted to, but I'm not going to do that without his permission, hehe.

Far · 09-12-2007, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DontdroptheSOAD

Get creative, you have 96 hours because it is during the week. You can elaborate on the topic, as long as the criterion above is included it is a valid submission. GET ANIMATING!

Are any of these going to be less then 96 hours? I really don't care if you don't have anything to do on the weekends but I do and I'm not going to be able to participate if the time is shortened much.

SODA · 09-12-2007, 12:23 AM

All rounds will be 72 to 96 hours.

Captain Spasm · 09-12-2007, 1:31 AM

Howdy, can I join in?

SODA · 09-12-2007, 1:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Spasm

Howdy, can I join in?

Anyone still wishing to join after signups are closed may do so but only during the first round.

Added.

Far · 09-12-2007, 1:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DontdroptheSOAD

All rounds will be 72 to 96 hours.

Alrighty, that's workable. I just wanted to make sure you weren't going to drop it down to something like 1, even 2 days for any of them.

Captain Spasm · 09-12-2007, 3:15 AM

Hows this?

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/4...ttleguykj1.swf

I got bored and wasn't sure how much effort everyone else would put into theres so I just went ahead and went first anyway...

Took me... How long since my last post? :P

SODA · 09-12-2007, 3:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Spasm

Hows this?

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/4...ttleguykj1.swf

I got bored and wasn't sure how much effort everyone else would put into theres so I just went ahead and went first anyway...

Took me... How long since my last post? :P

Well I can guarantee you if everyone else posts one, you will not make it to the next round. My example was supposed to be a joke, not a guideline.

Captain Spasm · 09-12-2007, 3:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DontdroptheSOAD

Well I can guarantee you if everyone else posts one, you will not make it to the next round. My example was supposed to be a joke, not a guideline.

Gah fine. My practice flash didn't impress anyone.

*Stalks off*

Not my fault I only started using it a couple of months ago.

exetra · 09-12-2007, 5:37 AM

It is your fault that you didn't put any effort in

You had another 3 and a half days for fuck's sake, I can assure you I will use as much time as I can.

I_Smell · 09-12-2007, 1:03 PM

LOL people think I'm the Flash guy or something. Honestly, the best animator on Explosm's probably Tyler. I don't know if he uses Flash atall though.

After seeing Captain Spasms, I may as well surrender

+I'm in btw.

hardcoresk8r69 · 09-12-2007, 2:45 PM

Also is this for best skills or humor or both?

The sheer awesomeness isn't too specific.

I_Smell · 09-12-2007, 3:00 PM

SO FAR =O
http://img251.imageshack.us/my.php?i...chscenevr6.swf

and no, I have'nt been working on this for like 90 minutes straight, I've had a big tea and sat about with my dad watching football for ages since that last post.
I just realised I've got College tommorrow and the day after so SHIT I BETTER FINISH THIS.

Penis_Captivus · 09-12-2007, 3:40 PM

Looking good smelly.

Cheesymaroon · 09-12-2007, 5:57 PM

Best thing ever.

Chris310 · 09-12-2007, 5:57 PM

Very nice so far Smell, I should start on mine.