tfcon 3d custom contest guide lines

[omegaprime]

I know most of the members from tfcon staff and organizers are member here in cybertron.ca .. can u guys please link me a guide lines in 3d custom contest for next year .. thanks also what you guys base your judgment on.. cheers

[chans formers]

i copied and pasted this from the actual tfcon toronto site,under the "art.custom and costume contests".
please note,this set of rules is from a few years ago but generally don't change.
there's also a bit more that gets judged like actual time spent,if it shows,finish,execution,etc.
in other words,every piece is looked over like a fine jeweller in almost every aspect



Art, Custom and Costume Contest Info

TFcon Art and Customs Contest

This year sees the return of the TFcon art and customs contest. Entries may be submitted from 9 am until 12 pm the Saturday of the convention. After 12 pm all art pieces will be judged by the TFcon Art Judges. The winner will be announced at a time on the event schedule. This year there will be 3 categories for the art contest attendees are welcome to enter, 2D, 3D, and costume. All entries are to be PG-13. Pieces previously entered cannot be entered again. No collaborative entries, the piece has to be 100% your own creation. Limit of two entries per person.

2D entries can be anything from a painting, black and white drawing, color drawing, computer render print out, basically anything that’s on a flat piece of paper qualifies for this category. It is preferred that any 2D entry be mounted, framed or in a protective covering. 3D entries can be anything from a diorama, kitbash/custom, toy repaint or statue.

2D entries will be judged on originality, perspective, creativity, lighting/shadows, application of color/tones, detail, realism/suspension of disbelief and the judges overall impression. 3D entries will be judged on detail, originality, use of color, proportions, realism, use of materials, innovativeness, neatness and the judges overall impression.
The 3D art contest prizes will be custom made trophies from TFcon. These prizes will only be offered to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place entries so be prepared to come ready to compete!

[omegaprime]

Yes this is the generic that is posted on the site but doesn't say what are they looking for.. etc more on scratch built .. or paint execution .. what percentage does originality is ?? Or just what ever or who ever they want to win..?? Please advise .. thx

[chans formers]

it's essentially overall concept/build/fit/finish.
it doesn't go by who/what ever the judges want to win.
(if it went by favoritism or bias,it wouldn't be a contest then would it?)

to sum it up the easiest,wow factor and "best of the best".

bring your "A" game.

like the giant g1 prime cannon this year.....it literally blew everyone out of the water.

[omegaprime]

Yes I know hands off to that I know that guy won already againts my dinobot combiner.. just wanna know how they judge it .. thats all..

[CyberMnky]

It's hard to pick out anything specific - Custom figures have won, A plushy Optimus won a few years back, statues etc...

[Nemesis Predaking]

It's decision by comity, the judge all picks the top five customs they think are the best via key area's like overall concept, build, fit, finish.

Then we compare choices. see which entries come up multiple times.

Then we discuss, we discuss ALOT. We re-look over the customs, Point out things to each other & then discuss more.

Sometimes, like this year, we will ask a guest of the event to help judge. We asked Arron Archer this year, previous year we asking Derrick Wyatt & Alex Milne.

Then at some point, we come to a unanimous on the placing.
That's pretty much, how it goes,... anymore questions?

[omegaprime]

That is nice to know.. thanks for the info..how many judges are involved and who has the last say..? Once again thanks for the info..

Originally Posted by Nemesis Predaking

It's decision by comity, the judge all picks the top five customs they think are the best via key area's like overall concept, build, fit, finish.

Then we compare choices. see which entries come up multiple times.

Then we discuss, we discuss ALOT. We re-look over the customs, Point out things to each other & then discuss more.

Sometimes, like this year, we will ask a guest of the event to help judge. We asked Arron Archer this year, previous year we asking Derrick Wyatt & Alex Milne.

Then at some point, we come to a unanimous on the placing.
That's pretty much, how it goes,... anymore questions?

[Nemesis Predaking]

at least 4, sometimes up to 7. No one judge has "final say", we all agree or we keep discussing.

[omegaprime]

Originally Posted by Nemesis Predaking

at least 4, sometimes up to 7. No one judge has "final say", we all agree or we keep discussing.

Thats nice to hear .. does it help if you know the judges for so and so years ..lol..