So just added my 5* rating.

No please tell :w00t:

Thanks for the link :D

Been having tons of problems with IE11 and the forum hence not many updates.  However looking through this thread I am way behind you all.

So I've been wanting to share the main characters with you, with Pinhead and Alura being the principle ones.  To the left are the protagonists support characters and to the right antagonists ones.

I'm waiting for some people to get back to me so I cannot release the cast yet.

Hope you like them.

Cape (aka Colin)

No Pinhead is the good guy, but like in all good stories, things go from bad to worse for him :)

Thanks

I'm a fan of strong female characters, it's just the theme was set by the Pinhead committee, a bad guy kidnaps a girl.  They could have had a girl kidnap a guy or any combination.

So my story just developed this premise, the why's, the who's and the where.  These characters apart from Pinhead will be voiced.  I never wanted to take the essence of Pinhead away so I'm sticking with the text to speech.

Character development in a short time frame is very hard, but I'll do my best within the time frame required.

No dog in my story, maybe in the sequel????

Just donated, so this should rise ;)

I don't have anything major to report, only the script is around 80% complete and I've cast a few people.  I'm still waiting on one or two.

I have managed to get two main roles filled by a couple of outstanding actors, one who is very close to my heart and another who is well known in the Machinima world who I've never worked with.

More when I have a full cast ;)

Thanks

Colin (aka Capemedia)

How did you guess? :w00t:

Excellent stuff :D

Anyhow here's my update:-

Cast - 100% Complete

VO - 50% Done

Character Design - 100% Complete

Set Design - 40% Done

Animation - 0% Done

Post Production - 0% Done

Music / SFX - 0% Done

Editing - 0% Done

Overall = 3% Complete

___________________

So everyone, trust me you have nothing to worry about with 26 days to go I'm the one screwed :) LOL

Cape out!!!!

Thanks

Cape (aka Colin) :D

Thanks everyone, I have been really lucky to have got these people to give up their time for my little project.

It will be completed that is certain, however if I make the competition deadline that is something else.  Either way I will finish what I started.

Thanks again for the support :)

The standard just keeps getting higher :D

I think anybody who finishes by the end of the month needs a standing ovation and from me a big well done :) 

This is testing because I have a very demanding full time job (Who hasn't) a family and a business to run, while trying to find time for this project.

What makes matters worse, this Thursday begins the World Cup and I need to also fit all those games into an already crowded calendar!

I will really try to complete on time but everyday goes by and it's getting harder.  I've not even started animating yet LOL

But we will see how things go over the next week or so :)

Cape :P

Sadly and with a heavy heart I will have to pull out of the competition due to work commitments.  I am being sent to another part of the country next week and even though I have internet access, I will be away from my studio.

To say I'm gutted is an understatement, but there is nothing I can do as my day job is my bread & butter, Capemedia has to play second fiddle to it at the moment.

Even though I am not in the running I will still complete my project now possibly in July and would like to wish you all the best and to add that the standard has been amazing.

Good luck to everyone.

Colin (aka Capemedia)  

As you know I pulled out of the competition due to time limits but will still finish the film and release it this summer.

So I had a little time today to put a teaser together before I shoot off again tomorrow for another week away.

So what's behind the curtain?

Hope you enjoy it.

Cape :P

This, like all the other projects, has once again been interesting and fun - and I want it to stay that way. :) :cool:

Quite true with that estimate.

Due to the huge turnout Brian asked the rest of us if we could afford to get him assistance from the State of California Electoral Office for the counting. :w00t:

We told him that if he didn't use his mouse while reading the votes then he would have an extra 5 fingers free to count with. :P

I've really enjoyed viewing the entries, and now look forward to going through them again with pen and paper at hand.:)

A very early thank you to one and all for taking the time out to have some fun with our friend Pinhead.

To those who weren't able to get to the deadline for one reason or another, don't give up. You can always submit your clips at anytime for others to enjoy.:):rolleyes::satisfied:

Dennis, your clip being blocked in Germany has nothing to do with copyright. It has to do with a very long running conflict between YouTube and GEMA, a performance rights organisation in Germany, over how much money YouTube should pay for every song click.

There are quite a few videos that have been posted by users on the forum that can't be viewed here.:crazy:

Nice shot of your entrance hall. :):cool:

Days???

My dear Dennis we are approaching the point where only hours are left to be counted. :w00t:

Just sayin' :)

On another note, I'm having fun counting the number of Rodents appearing in the clips. :hehe::P

I have watched all of the present entries several times, and still don't get bored.:cool:

It's really a joy to see what a one-man/woman production company can put together within such a short time.:)

I'm looking forward to seeing just what the veterans have up their sleeves for us.:)

It's a pity that Pete and Roger got hit with their PC problems - but there's still time for even a "mini" clip. :satisfied: 

Your pain is shared. 

I find that the sandwiches are most effective if washed down with a glass of undiluted, 12 year old, single highland spring water. :D :P

Keep up the recovery.

What present?

Can I have one?

Anyway, maybe the mystery male is a recruiter for the navy and the good lady is now cooking for 20+ crew members on board the HMS Victory museum. :)

Early January I was in Belfast when I got the first mail with a script for the project, my Dad had just died and I was there for the funeral - I'd actually managed to get there just before his death. About a week later, I was in Dublin airport waiting for my flight back to Frankfurt, I got a mail with the final script and the request to do scene 2.

Back home I was glad to have a sense of purpose in my daily routine, and got stuck into the project. Getting back up to speed on SketchUp, iClone, Audacity and Media Composer kept me busy.

My special thanks go to mark and Warlord for their great tutorials on using dummies. As Alley said, I had the project full of them. Reach At, Look At, Follow, you name it I used it. I had props attached and linked to them, music and SFX associated with them. I even had them attached, linked and looking at each other and other items and paths.

I'm very grateful to my fellow committee friends for their support and understanding during the whole project, and I'm really looking forward to viewing the entries during the next few months.

I know that there is a lot of talent available and wish you all the very best in getting your creative cells in gear.

Doing the fade in post is probably the quickest and best way. Below is a clip from a "quick & dirty" attempt with a semi-transparent plane between the 2 Pinheads.

I added and positioned both avatars at the start of the project and set up the transparent plane. The Pinhead behind the plane had the visibility turned off in the modify window at frame 1 and the scene was rendered out.

In the second render I waited 3 seconds before turning the visibility of PH 2 on and then rendered this scene out. Both scenes were the same length - in my case 9 secs.

In post I loaded the first clip and cut it at 3 secs. I then trimmed 3 secs from the second scene before adding it to the timeline. Next I placed a 2 second dissolve starting at the beginning of the second scene to have PH fade in.

The semi-transparent plane was present for the duration of both scenes. Here's the short clip:

We aim to have happy Pinheads. :);):hehe:

SmartSound was mailed out last week.

Pinnacle Studios were all mailed today via AirMail.

Serif has been in contact with the winner.

So....just waiting on Reallusion - I'll follow up tonight or tomorrow.

An update for the Reallusion product winners.....

On Tuesday, I was asked to provide all of your emails and prizes again (I guess the original emails got lost :doze: ) - in any case, I provided them with that info Tuesday afternoon.

Hopefully the links will come by tomorrow. :)

Has anyone heard if 3dStory received his Pinnacle Studio Ultimate?

2nd ADD - Ok, it's not bad and 102 MB.  Will pass to Longcross to put on the website and make available for download.

My family and I took several versions of the paper cutout to the CN Tower.  My kids are 18 and 17 now, and I you watch that clip you will see just how long ago this all started.  I still have my paper cutouts but I have to run some errands now.  When I get back, I'll snap a picture of them and post here.  Imagine the funny looks we got from people in downtown Toronto carrying around these silly cutouts.

Pinhead has really evolved from the original drawings that my husband so kindly sketched for me back then, from a vague description of the type of character we wanted Pinhead to be.  While my family scratch their head and laugh at my crazy hobby at times, at least they have accepted that Pinhead is and probably always will be a part of our family. :D

So, the menu is across the top.  If you Select Project Info, the drop down menu shows a selection called Project Posters.  This is where current project posters can be found.

Now, there is another selection from the same Project Info drop down, and it is "Past Projects".  If you select that, You can then Select Project 7, Pinhead's Wish.  From there you can view the posters from that project.

Prior to Project 7, we did not have the poster competition.

www.pinheadhq.com

There will be prizes....to be announced later.

That's all I got right now. :)

The challenges I had were how to make it look like he opened the mailbox with his hand, but it actually opened with perform.  and when he picked up and answered the phone...I tried to follow warlord's tutorial with dummies and it "sort of" worked, and I know I was doing something not quite right, but I had a deadline so relied on changing up the angle of the camera - lol.

Then I wanted headlights on the fire truck to look like it pulled up...that sort of worked.  But the things you realize later that could make it better...should have had a flashing light on the fire truck top....oh, if I had time the fireman would be shooting out water spray from the hose, there would be more swat (altho Swat was not in the script).  Brian asked why SWAT were there and I said because a bomb went off.  He said how did SWAT know it was a bomb and not just a gas leak.  I said I had SWAT characters handy, I didn't have gas leak characters :D.

Oh, and the script called for Ford to be on a leash.  Well....I wasn't even going to attempt hat one.

One thing I tried at the end when he was listening on the phone...I had an invisible sphere and had the character look at sphere so that I could move it back and forth thinking his eyeballs might move, but I guess they don't, only the head moves - so I had to keep that subtle or else I was interfering with the dummy prop and instruction to hold the phone.

Joe was the brains behind the silhouettes.  I did the animations in iclone and lit them to be black, and he used After Effects to get them looking like they were behind the windows.  Joe was also responsible for Pinhead's hair on fire.

I bought the Cloud Props by Quantum Theory so I could have dark moving clouds in the opening.  But for some reason they looked terrible, all the faces of the model were showing so I scrapped that, until I realized that I had Ambient Occlusion on, and for some reason, that makes the clouds look bad.  So once I turned that off, they were great and I added them back in.

In Wire's scene, because he sent me the project, I was very impressed and the dummies he used to bring it all together.  because Pinhead had to hold the controller and look natural and then he had to answer the phone....so there were a number of dummy props used to achieve that.  Also...the game video on the tv was created by him to avoid running into any copyright issues by using a real game and I thought it looked great!  He also modelled the Playbox 5.

All in all, it was a collaborative effort.  I am thankful that Brian realizes we can't 100% pull off the story according to the script due to the limits of iClone (and us), but I think we were all happy with the outcome.

I also wanted to thank Olaf Barbosa for voicing the villain.  He is a "much in demand" actor in the TMU world, so I was grateful that he was willing to play the part, and I think he was perfect.  I played the girl to avoid bothering anyone else and also because we knew we would have to ad-lib a little to make it come together.

I didn't intend the guy to swat her on the back of the head so hard (for sure that's going to leave a mark) but I used the motions I had there.

Anyway....it was lots of fun and I might even attempt to do a video myself of what the outcome might be..it will be interesting to see how many different scenarios we end up with.

Yes, MovieStorm is very welcome to participate...we look forward to seeing what people do with their imaginations and available software.

Great job!!

http://city.reallusion.com/ContentPreview.aspx?i=JIC260edecd5f9ce6127

And I've attached the characters.  I know the file for download is an .exe which some systems and anti-virus don't like.  I have Windows 8 and I tested it...it gave me all kinds of warnings but I ran it anyway and it did install.   Anyway, they are here in a zip file.

I'll check on the link to Stevano's house.

Glad you guys are reading the blog.  It is lots of fun, but also challenging to put together our ideas and openings when you consider Wires is in Germany, Brian in California, Joe in Chicago.  In any case, things are shaping up nicely and everyone has done a great job.  We are very close....

Summary of Prizes in no Particular Order

Reallusion -    1 iClone 5 Pro

                      1 CTA-2 Pro

                      1 - Avatar Toolkit plus ToonMaker

                      1 - Choice of any City Elements Pack 

Pinnacle         2 - Pinnacle 17 Ultimate (video editing package)

                      2 - Pinnacle 17 Plus (video editing package)

Smartsound    1 - Sonicfire Pro 5.8 along with Core Evolution Album

Serif               2 - Winners choose from WebPlus, PagePlus, DrawPlus, MoviePlus or PhotoPlus

Pinhead Project 8 - Video Here

1) Iclone 5 Pro
2) CTA2 Pro
3) CT7
4) Avatar Toolkit and Toon Pack
5) Choice of City Element Pack
6) Pinnacle Studio 17 Ultimate
7) Pinnacle Studio 17 Ultimate
8) Pinnacle Studio 17 Plus
9) Pinnacle Studio 17 Plus
10) Pinnacle Studio
11) Pinnacle Studio
12) Smartsound Sonic Fire Pro (latest version) plus one album
13) Choice of Serif Software Package

I have the Pinnacle prizes here and will get them ready for the Post Office in the next day or two - I'll advise once they are mailed.  They are boxed software.  Depending on the postage, I might have to remove them from the box, but we shall see.  Thanks to all of you with your donations, we have some money for postage. :)  I do know that U.S. mail could take 2 weeks and anything overseas from here could take up to 6 weeks.

Another possible option is for people to download trials and I give them the serial numbers...not sure if this would work or not - I'll have to check into that.

1) Iclone 5 Pro
2) CTA2 Pro
3) CT7
4) Avatar Toolkit and Toon Pack
5) Choice of City Element Pack
6) Pinnacle Studio 17 Ultimate
7) Pinnacle Studio 17 Ultimate
8) Pinnacle Studio 17 Plus
9) Pinnacle Studio 17 Plus
10) Pinnacle Studio
11) Pinnacle Studio
12) Smartsound Sonic Fire Pro (latest version) plus one album
13) Choice of Serif Software Package

Winners of Pinnacle Prizes - I am mailing them to you as I have them - so please send me an email with your mailing address once you have chosen.  Email alley@iclonealley.com.

Winners of Reallusion - please email me the email you use for your reallusion account and your full name.

Serif winner and Smartsound - please email me full name, email address and mailing address in case they want that info.  I believe Smartsound will ship a hard copy, but Serif will be a download.

1) Iclone 5 Pro
2) CTA2 Pro
3) CT7
4) Avatar Toolkit and Toon Pack
5) Choice of City Element Pack
6) Pinnacle Studio 17 Ultimate
7) Pinnacle Studio 17 Ultimate
8) Pinnacle Studio 17 Plus
9) Pinnacle Studio 17 Plus
10) Pinnacle Studio
11) Pinnacle Studio
12) Smartsound Sonic Fire Pro (latest version) plus one album
13) Choice of Serif Software Package

1) Iclone 5 Pro
2) CTA2 Pro
3) CT7
4) Avatar Toolkit and Toon Pack
5) Choice of City Element Pack
6) Pinnacle Studio 17 Ultimate
7) Pinnacle Studio 17 Ultimate
8) Pinnacle Studio 17 Plus
9) Pinnacle Studio 17 Plus
10) Pinnacle Studio
11) Pinnacle Studio
12) Smartsound Sonic Fire Pro (latest version) plus one album
13) Choice of Serif Software Package

1) Iclone 5 Pro
2) CTA2 Pro
3) CT7
4) Avatar Toolkit and Toon Pack
5) Choice of City Element Pack
6) Pinnacle Studio 17 Ultimate
7) Pinnacle Studio 17 Ultimate
8) Pinnacle Studio 17 Plus
9) Pinnacle Studio 17 Plus
10) Pinnacle Studio
11) Pinnacle Studio
12) Smartsound Sonic Fire Pro (latest version) plus one album
13) Choice of Serif Software Package

8th choice - Colour

9th choice - Rog

10th choice - Pinguintje

11th choice - Granny J

12th choice - Ahroo

13th choice - Lynn

So, 8th - please choose.  Green in bold taken.

1) Iclone 5 Pro
2) CTA2 Pro
3) CT7
4) Avatar Toolkit and Toon Pack
5) Choice of City Element Pack
6) Pinnacle Studio 17 Ultimate
7) Pinnacle Studio 17 Ultimate
8) Pinnacle Studio 17 Plus
9) Pinnacle Studio 17 Plus
10) Pinnacle Studio
11) Pinnacle Studio
12) Smartsound Sonic Fire Pro (latest version) plus one album
13) Choice of Serif Software Package

1) Iclone 5 Pro
2) CTA2 Pro
3) CT7
4) Avatar Toolkit and Toon Pack
5) Choice of City Element Pack
6) Pinnacle Studio 17 Ultimate
7) Pinnacle Studio 17 Ultimate
8) Pinnacle Studio 17 Plus
9) Pinnacle Studio 17 Plus
10) Pinnacle Studio
11) Pinnacle Studio
12) Smartsound Sonic Fire Pro (latest version) plus one album
13) Choice of Serif Software Package

1) Iclone 5 Pro
2) CTA2 Pro
3) CT7
4) Avatar Toolkit and Toon Pack
5) Choice of City Element Pack
6) Pinnacle Studio 17 Ultimate
7) Pinnacle Studio 17 Ultimate
8) Pinnacle Studio 17 Plus
9) Pinnacle Studio 17 Plus
10) Pinnacle Studio
11) Pinnacle Studio
12) Smartsound Sonic Fire Pro (latest version) plus one album
13) Choice of Serif Software Package

1) Iclone 5 Pro
2) CTA2 Pro
3) CT7
4) Avatar Toolkit and Toon Pack
5) Choice of City Element Pack
6) Pinnacle Studio 17 Ultimate
7) Pinnacle Studio 17 Ultimate
8) Pinnacle Studio 17 Plus
9) Pinnacle Studio 17 Plus
10) Pinnacle Studio
11) Pinnacle Studio
12) Smartsound Sonic Fire Pro (latest version) plus one album
13) Choice of Serif Software Package

I guess you get iClone 5 Pro.  Please send me a PM.

Thanks and now I'll try to get everything sent out to you all.

Pinnacle Studio's are being mailed from here, so they may take a while to some destinations.  The rest will be downloads I think.  I'll let you all know when I hear back.

Thanks to all who voted and if you haven't, you've got a few more hours.

Please note that not all the questions are mandatory to move on.  There are 16 questions total and it will indicate whether it is a mandatory question in red. 

Please help us by voting.  It will be available til the end of next weekend but we'll keep you posted.

I´m sorry, we tried our best

What time is it?

Robert

..

Can someone tell me what's so funny?

Robert

..

by the way .... one day left !!!

Hope you sleep well

Robert

GO - COACHES - GO

Robert

Ladies & Gentlemen

ohoh :D

Hope, the Girls can  motivate you

uuups

1:  The dog is dead!

No, I don´t think he is stoned and sleeps. Look at its paws. These are not the paws of a sleeping dog  = big big Problem :D

2.  The woman on the poster is not Mrs. Pinhead.  =  bigger Problem  :D

This is Mrs. Pinhead

I love cast Pics, so I also will add  one.

Ready ... (almost)  18:20 without intro and credits

Is there a price for the longest Clip ??? :hehe:

I´m curious if anyone will watch this until end. :w00t:

finally, now I must find music for the clip ... hard job

Photos of shame surfaced !!!

What happened in the shooting break ???

Is Pinhead still acceptable?
Will he resign?

Your a lucky one.
But I think, today it will be settled....

Another nice girl ???

Wait a minute, Robert, how come she's suddenly grown a beard?...

It´s an allusion to the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest :D
This year won this guy from Austria. (see pic)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRUIava4WRM

Robert

Currently I struggle with the film music. It's hard for me to find something suitable, but since yesterday it going forward here.
Yesterday I also enhanced a Szene for 2 Girls. Looks equal much better. :D

aah, you mean the Gothic Festival.... No, I like the outfits (for my avatars :D ), but to wear this in real life? No, it´s not my real my style. 

I'm more of a representative of the long hair, Rock & Heavy Metal Department. That was 25 years my Job. :blush:

Robert

While waiting for the "slow coaches"  :D  , Pinhead  is looking for a new appartment

Robert

first 5 minutes of my Pinhead movie are filmed. (guaranteed without toads:D ) Tonight I have sign in to the Project.

I´m very optimistic to win the price for the best german movie  :D :D :D

Robert

Now I´m happy too :D

Pinhead proudly shows some of the new props :w00t:

Robert

......

it's like always .. No link from RL
The good point
At least that is reliable

Also from me a big thanks to the Pinhead Committee for this great, fantastic done Certificate.
It will get an honorary place.

Robert

.......

Good News ... Pinhead is in best hands and on the mend  :Wow:

Robert

Hi, Jean

So sorry to hear of your PC problems.

I thoroughly enjoyed your "Pinhead's Wish" entry. It's a terrible shame that after all of your hard work, you were unable to meet the deadline. 

We are all looking forward to seeing your Clip Uploaded in the Fun section.

I've Copied this Post in an e-mail to Brian & Alley.

I've replied to Jean's Post in this Thread & also sent a PM, for clarification.

Jean was logged-in yesterday, but no response. It would be awful if someone's spent weeks/months on their Clip, but unable to Upload for whatever reason.

Sharon has Posted WIP Pics in this Thread, but no news from her since then. So, I've sent her a "just checking -in" PM. But no response yet.

Gold for all these masterpieces.

Best Regards,

Arie"

Love it, Arie :)

"THE PINHEAD WORLD CUP" ;)

Golden Pinhead Award winners should be on a 1st, 2nd & 3rd rostrum, with you presenting each of them with your Golden Pinhead Award, Arie ;)

The Pinhead Annual Community Projects.

Done in a rush. Gerry's dancing is out of sync. Well - He is Irish;)

Click on HD Icon, to view in HD.

Yesterday:

"

:D:D:D:D

Brilliant, Arie.:)

Thanks for keeping us entertained while we wait for the On-line Voting details to be Posted on PHHQ.

The last soccer image.....

Best Regards,

Arie"

:D:D:D:D

Another good one, Arie :)

Thanks for entertaining us troops, Arie & Robert :)

All we want now is Vera Lynn & Gracie Fields :D

I haven't had time to Post my appreciation for all Clips yet, but will do-so after the Vote.

Maybe we could start a "How did you do that"? Thread, like we did for "Pinhead's Wish Project" in Video Friends Forum Pinhead Thread. Now more-or-less defunct, I'm very sad to say.

I'm getting a 404 Error Message with that Link with IE10. Could be due to Brian setting-up the On-Line Vote.

Try just www.pinheadhq.com & Select the Tabs

Many thanks for your interest in voting.:) Hoping many others will follow your example.

Various categories now Posted here; http://www.pinheadhq.com/GPAs/gpa_Kidnapped.php

But not the actual vote, yet

Best Regards,

Arie"

:D:D:D:D:D

That's hilarious, Arie & very cleverly-done :D

Just a "Light-hearted" Reply, Gerry.:)

Having participated in all Pinhead Community Projects since Project 1, together with Dennis & Laura, if my memory serves me correctly, there have been extensions for all of those Projects & On-line voting.

If by extending deadlines we get more submissions & voters, then I'm all for it. 

All of those extensions have either been initiated by the Committee or Participants & by mutual agreement. No "Pestering" that I'm aware of.

Of course those of us (including me) who just manage to meet the extended Deadlines appreciate that those who meet the original deadline "might" think that we have an advantage.

Prizes & Golden Pinhead Awards are the icing on the cake. Participation is the most important factor for me. For which we each receive a beautifully designed Certificate Of Participation.

Maybe we should put our heads together re; how to go about completing a Pinhead Clip within a stated deadline, factoring-in unforeseeable mishaps.

I personally feel pretty bad about Jean (Moviemaniac) who's probably spent several weeks in completing his Submission, but unable to Upload, due to PC technical problems.

Many thanks again to Brian for producing a "Professional" On-Line Vote:)

We all now look forward to the Awards Show with anticipation, as to who's won what:)

No worries, Gerry:)

No-one offended. Just a misunderstanding between ourselves, as sometimes happens re; Forum Posts.

We're most grateful for the time & trouble you've personally spent over the years, in Producing & Adjudicating the Pinhead Community Projects.

Video of the 3RD GPA Awards Ceremony now showing; www.pinheadhq.com Home Page.

Watch it while we await the Committee's announcement re; this Year's Awards show.

Thanks for the memories, Brian:) All part of the Pinhead Community Projects Experience.:)

Please note that not all the questions are mandatory to move on.  There are 16 questions total and it will indicate whether it is a mandatory question in red. 

Please help us by voting.  It will be available til the end of next weekend but we'll keep you posted."

Please note that not all the questions are mandatory to move on.  There are 16 questions total and it will indicate whether it is a mandatory question in red. 

Please help us by voting.  It will be available til the end of next weekend but we'll keep you posted."

"

Bump :)

Many thanks for taking time-out to watch. Much appreciated. :)

Hope you're going to vote.

If you purchased iClone yesterday, you're good enough to submit an entry.

The Pinhead Annual Community Projects are for everyone; "The Good, The Bad And The Ugly" (That's me :ermm: )

No "Elitism", here. ;)

Does anyone have a list of all 16 questions?  I saw a list once of about 8 or 10 categories, but not all 16 questions (which includes the optional ones).

I plan to vote on Saturday, most likely.  Maybe tonight if I get overly ambitious.

And it's open to EVERYONE, right?  You don't have to be a participant.  You only have to be a Pinhead fan."

Dennis;

1) Anyone can vote - "Me And You And A Dog Named Boo"

2) Website states that this W/E is the "Minimum" time to vote.

3) Further announcement with final vote end date (Depending upon number of voters).

4) There was a guide list, which I'll copy for reference when going through Clips, here, before going to the Voting Booth.

Here's hoping for as many voters as poss.

It was discovered to contain "Waccy Baccy", Robert & has been impounded :D 

1) Maintain & update Pinhead's Website.

2) Produce the Community Projects introductory Video & Awards Show.

3) Produce the On-line Vote & Certificates of Participation

4) Source & distribute prizes.

5) Etc, etc...

All of the above & more, done in their valuable spare time, for no reward..................

You'll have to wait upto 6 weeks, Robert. :ermm: No "Waccy Baccy" :ermm: - Still want it? ;)

Personalised & sent to all Participants.

I've Posted an Image of mine, to show non-participants it's beautiful design by Committee Member, Joe. All part of the Pinhead Community Projects total package & experience.

.

The first Awards Show now showing; http://www.pinheadhq.com/welcome.php

No iClone then. It was created using Pinhead's original 2D Image, CrazyTalk & AnimationFactory Characters. 

Thanks for the memory, Brian. I remember it like yesterday. :)

We've hired a hot air balloon, Brian. Pinhead's the Pilot. Could end-up in Timbuktoo! :ermm:

No worries, Jeff.:)

Brian usually eventually updates & completes the Signup Page with all names & submissions.

Buckets of popcorn at the ready, then ;)

Or crates of beer, if you're that way inclined.

Pilsner for Robert, Guinness for Gerry.............



"

I can see I'm going to have to change my G2 Pinhead Committee Avatars ;). Loved Gerry's waggly ears & Alley's waggly eyebrows. :D

A really democratic Merit Prize-winner voting process. Everyone's a winner thanks to the various Sponsors' generosity - Yippee! :)

It's nice to see new Pinhead Community Projects participants this year in the Merit Prizes & 2D making a come-back. :) 

Thanks again to the Committee for their hard work & fitting-in in their busy daily lives, for producing the best Community Annual Animation Competition on the Net :)

Thanks to my colleagues, for the many hours you've put into making Project 8 a great success.:)

Thanks to those of the 50,000 or-so Forum viewers (40,000 are Dennis's ;) ),  who've shown an interest & those who've helped with technical advice. :)

Pinhead's new friend (In addition to Dobbin) a Dog Named Boo, is very proud to receive his Golden Pinhead Award for his acting & thanks everyone for voting for him. :) 

Hope, the Girls can  motivate you"

If they're presenting the Awards at the Awards Ceremony, I'm glad I'm not in the running for one, Robert :D

                                                          "PERDU IS MISSING"

                                                            By Laura (Ahroo)

                                 http://www.pinheadhq.com/Film_Library/vclips_Proj_8.php

1) You can highlight each Camera Switch.

2) Delete it & replace with another Camera.

3) Reduce/Extend it's duration by Dragging.

4) Any Preview Camera Edits are automatically reflected in the Camera Switcher.

BTW - Considering the amount if time I've spent, you would reasonably expect something as good a quality as the Clips already Posted. It won't be. It's an experiment & entirely different from those already Posted.

The above being said, I've always advocated that everyone whatever their skill levels are should have a go & don't be afraid to produce a Clip that isn't upto the quality if iClone Storyline Power Users, of whom there are very few. 

The majority of iClone Storyline Clips produced each year are Pinhead Community Projects.

We need far more iClone Storyline Clips. IMO, what we need now is to spend less time on the detail & getting that right & more time in devising a simplified way of actually using iClone to put together a Storyline Clip. Neither the User Manual or Video Tutorials address that.

Screenshot:

Sadly and with a heavy heart I will have to pull out of the competition due to work commitments.  I am being sent to another part of the country next week and even though I have internet access, I will be away from my studio.

To say I'm gutted is an understatement, but there is nothing I can do as my day job is my bread & butter, Capemedia has to play second fiddle to it at the moment.

Even though I am not in the running I will still complete my project now possibly in July and would like to wish you all the best and to add that the standard has been amazing.

Good luck to everyone.

Colin (aka Capemedia)  "

So sorry to hear that Colin. My sentiments are the same as Dennis & Job's.

FWIW - There are quite a few prizes awarded by the Committee for various categories (Not me, BTW) & everyone's in the running for one of those, plus a coveted Golden Pinhead Award, via an On-Line vote, whatever their skill level.

Unfortunately there have been a number of participants who have either dropped-out or are having difficulty in making the extended deadline, for whatever reasons. I think we're looking at very high quality without the quantity this year. Hopefully there'll be a bums rush of entries next week.

Storyline Clips aren't easy to do, compounded by the fact that iClone doesn't always function as it should. That being said, the Pinhead Community Projects have always been a challenge to learn new Animation skills & improve on those we already have. Forum Guru Mark has Posted that the Clips Posted so far are the best he's seen from those Contributors. 

uuups"

I think Robert's hinting that Riga Mortis is beginning to set-in, for us slowcoaches :unsure:

GO - COACHES - GO

Robert"

Great Pic, Robert:)

Many thanks to you & Arie for doing a Vera Lynn job, in keeping the troops entertained.:)

"Slow Boat To Chine", here.

Too many Characters that change position when applying any Motion or Transform.

Neither Collect Clip or Motion Plus Saves, work. So

Had to delete one ride that I spent far too long in attempting to animate, without success.

No time to learn & apply the Cameras & Lighting I wanted to do.

The above being said, taken overall, the Clip should be entertaining in a typical Pinhead buffoonish way.

Also - A case of; "Never perform with animals, since they steal the limelight". Pinhead has temporarily usurped Dobbin, for a new friend.

Back to the grindstone. Clip Posted prob on last day.

Best regards,

Arie"

:D:D:D:D

Thanks again, Arie, for keeping everyone entertained, while waiting for us slowcoaches :)

7 DAYS LEFT!!!!!!

."

Curses!

Just a Frame Grab from my Clip Intro, due to time constraints & that's pretty amateurish - Like the rest of the Clip.

Great Clip, Rog. :) Produced under very trying circumstances.

Nice bit of nostalgia. :)

I'm so pleased you keep the original Pinhead 2D Images for 2D Productions.

More later, since I've still to finish my Project.

http://www.pinheadhq.com/Film_Library/vclips_Proj_8.php 

as well as in this Thread.

Still waiting on Dennis & Jean's Uploads. Brian says Dennis's will probably be in his "In Box" or whatever, in the morning.

Jean has problems with Uploading. His Post replied to here. I've notified Brian. I'll also send Jean a PM.

So - 14 Clips @ the moment.

Hi Jean,

If you're using one of Pinhead Website's Uploaders, you can enter your Clip's Embed Code instead, if it's on Youtube or Vimeo..

Or Posting the Youtube/Vimeo Link & Brian can get the Embed Code from the Video.

I'll e-mail Brian that you're having problems.

Looking forward to watching your Clip. :)

Jeff"

Hi Jeff

What a nice surprise. :)

I've seen you sniffing-around the Thread for some time & was hoping you'd submit a 2D Clip.

Looking forward to watching it.:)

ADDED - Your embedded Clip wasn't showing before I Posted.

More concerned @ the mo, waiting for Jean's (Moviemaniac) response re; his Upload.

Also a bit worried about Sharon, who's Posted her WIP & was @ an advanced stage.

All part of the Pinhead "Experience", IMO. We all chip in to help in times of trouble. 

Wrapping HDD in newspaper & putting in fridge (not freezer) for 24 hours can sometimes fix it, Rog. Then immediately Backup to another drive. Private e-mail sent to you.

ADDED - Didn't see Dennis' Post above before I Posted.

WOW!

A really outstanding Clip, Robert :)

Great Storyline, Highly detailed Sets, Characters, Lighting & Animation etc..............

Loved your usual tongue in cheek "Waccy Baccy" humour, especially Pinhead in his vegetation camouflage :D:D:D:D

Your best iClone Production, keeping the bar raised very high for this year's Pinhead Community Project.

BTW - Have you Uploaded your Clip to Pinhead's Website & are you going to submit a Poster?

Best regards,

Arie"

:D:D:D:D

I've always wondered where Pinhead gets all his money from, Arie.

Now I know - He gets it from his Child Benefit :D

Thank you so much, Arie, for keeping everyone entertained while waiting  for us slow coaches to submit our Clips.

A great Pinhead Fan & supporter. :)

"

Like the Pinhead Family P on her bodice, Granny :)

Thanks

Cape (aka Colin) :D"

Good Cast & Voice Actors, Colin :)

Now Posted: http://www.pinheadhq.com/Film_Library/vclips_Proj_8.php

LOL... I was thinking about saying the exact same thing (about MY video, of course).

Mine will become famous as an example of how quality suffers when you bite off more than you can chew.  But I'm still (mostly) having fun working on it."

Looks like I'll have company, then, Dennis :)

Now Uploaded; http://www.pinheadhq.com/Proj8_Posters.php. Expand Pic to view.

Unfortunately it has the wrong Tag @ the moment, with Gerskey's Pinhead's Wish Project Poster Tag.

Another darned-good Poster, Robert, to go with your Clip. :)

Many thanks from us all & Pinhead, for your enthusiasm for joining-in & supporting the Project :)

I'm amazed @ the quality of your & others' Clips who have day time jobs, Daniel :)

As far as my Clip's concerned; as you know it's an experiment with taking apart Google SKP Models & re-building them, so that they animate. So there's been a dis-proportionate time spent doing that & very little time spent on Camera & lighting etc, I'm afraid.

All Clips Posted so-far are of the highest quality & are amongst the best ever produced in iClone, IMO.

That being-said, the Pinhead Community Projects are a great opportunity to experiment & hone your iClone skills & nobody expects Pixar quality Productions from all participants.

The standard just keeps getting higher :D"

It'll drop dramatically with mine. :ermm:

If you enjoy watching things going round in circles (& possibly falling to bits) - My Clip's for you. If you don't - Tough luck! :D

I/we're hoping that those who've signed-up but haven't Posted in the Thread are still going to submit a Clip & any others who haven't signed-up. :)

ALL Clips, whatever your skill-level, are greatly appreciated by us all. :)

A very brief appraisal until after close date. Running-out of time, here. 

1) Great voice acting from the Family, especially 2 Daughters.

2) Close-up facial animations very very realistic & lifelike. The best I've seen.

3) .Great Lighting & your special effects.

Now back to attempt to get Pinhead to create mayhem on the Dodgems Fair Ground Ride.

While waiting for the "slow coaches"  :D  , Pinhead  is looking for a new appartment

Robert"

Don't blame him. Look who's behind him -The Brides Of Dracula. :D

Private Eye Walter Pinhead is faced with his thoughest case yet when his client Alura Simmons is kidnapped! Who is behind it and why? Join Pinhead and his resourceful hacker friend Franciska on their quest to solve this puzzle, and, eventually, free Alura.

I hope it is to your liking!"

What the others said, Job. Your usual star quality :)

Watched it briefly in the early hours this am. Fuller appreciation after I've Uploaded my Clip. Don't know when. Won't be Posting much until done. ,.   

Sorry to read that you're a bit under the weather. Hope you recover quickly.

@ Daniel & Robert.

Great WIP Pics

Laura never Posts much. But she'll be working on her AnimeStudio 2D Clip.

I'm betting that Roger will submit if he's physically able.

No recent news on MovieStorm Forum re; the 2 MovieStorm Clips.

Just small bits of progress here, adding bits as I think of them.

Hoping that silence from those who've joined but not Posted in Thread, means they are beavering-away at their Clips.

Have you also Uploaded your Clip or entered the Embed Code at Pinhead HQ, Job?

Only trying to assist Brian & Alley, since I have their Personal e-mail Addresses & can notify them re; Forum Posts if they miss them.

1) Job's Clip now Posted

2) Daniel's Join-up & Poster now Posted.

Great "Waccy Baccy" WIP Pics, Robert :D:D

Wow!!!

I have a feeling you and I are both undertaking some Herculean project tasks, but in different ways.

The modeling you're doing for the carnival has got to be a huge amount of work.  It looks great, though.  I can't wait to see it all in action.  :w00t:"

I think iC6 will have a new & better Realtime Render Engine, that'll accommodate this sort of stuff & adding more of iC's Features to a Scene without having to go through many time-consuming hoops, to prevent iC from Hanging. 

As previously Posted, I haven't the slightest idea how my Clip will turn-out until the final cut.

Done a lot of tests along the way to see what each scene looks like with simple night-time lighting & the various Fairground rides organ music, to keep me motivated.

Beauty of Pinhead Community Projects is the variety of Clips Posted. We love 'em all. "The Good, The Bad & The Ugly" & hang the quality. 

Thank you for motivating me to look at this again.

I took a moment and ran Pinhead through 3DXchange.  Pretty painless, since I wasn't trying to do much there.

The bounding box automatically fixed itself.

I was able to find a "2-sided" check box for the face in 3DXchange.

It helped.  It's not perfect, exactly as you said, but it helps.  At least I won't be seeing things like green grass or white vehicles through his mouth.

Interesting things in his mouth, like the red "box" and stuff.  I'm not criticizing.  It's just interesting what you find when you dissect an avatar (either on purpose or by accident).

I think I'll apply him to some scenes, and it should magically work just fine.

@Colour...

You said, "The quality won't be on a par with others Posted so-far & WIP Posted. "

I've seen your screen shots.  They're very pretty.

But mine?  Hah!  Much of my movie currently has the same refinement of the screenshots I just posted.  Start a new project, add a terrain, add Pinhead... what you see then is what most of my movie looks like.  I'm still hoping that will change in the next three weeks."

Do your own thing Dennis & don't worry about the result. Something that we all emphasize re: Pinhead Projects.

All submissions are excellent. Only wish there were Prizes & Golden Pinhead Awards for everyone.

All contributors should be proud of their submissions. I know that the Committee all other contributors are  more than grateful for all submissions.

Big Scenes with lot of Characters & Animation. Just take shorts stabs @ it EG; Add a voice File. Close. Defragment . Record & add the next one. Defragment. etc.

Just a Clip with Pinhead being Pinhead, with his new friend; "A Dog Named Boo".

The Fair Ground rides & the Fair Ground Organ music are authentic & the real thing.

An experiment with a bit of nostalgia.

Keeping the Lighting constant problematical. Getting Cameras inside Rides to get best effect also problematical.

Final Edit in S12/16 & Export needs more experimentation. Looks like Export from iClone to Uncompressed RAW AVI & Export from S12/16 to MP4 1280 x 720p @ 6000kps, at the moment.

The quality won't be on a par with others Posted so-far & WIP Posted. 

We need non-storyline Editors to get stuck in, by doing a Pinhead Clip, whatever their skill levels & hang the quality. That only comes with experience & practise. You get that by doing a Pinhead Clip.

I spent a bit too much time cleaning up existing footage.  I can't believe it, but I think I actually enjoying key framing animations.  But I have bigger issues than how well a hand grips a prop, or if a motion looks slightly unnatural.  I do like the results, though.  Hopefully you'll be able to notice where I put time into some of that refinement.

I added my first special effect!!!  Some sparks!

I also assembled more of my iClone output into my video editor (NLE).  And I put in a bit of background music and a sample of some ambient sound.  It's amazing what a difference that makes.

Sadly, my "cleanup" time keeps shrinking and shrinking.  But at least I still expect to finish all the footage I need to tell my story, which makes me happy.

But enough about me.  How about YOU???

 ."

Finally managed to rebuild the rotating bit from one of the rides that fell to bits, so that it rotates in one piece.

I love cast Pics, so I also will add  one.

Ready ... (almost)  18:20 without intro and credits

Is there a price for the longest Clip ??? :hehe:

I´m curious if anyone will watch this until end. :w00t:

finally, now I must find music for the clip ... hard job

 "

:D:D:D

Is that Pinhead's "Punk" Sister on the right, Robert? :D

Pinhead's seen an Osteopth & had his spine stretched after your "Pinhead Wishes He Was Taller" Clip, Daniel :D

Meanwhile, here is "portrait" of the main cast. I tried to have them pose properly, but they wouldn't listen..

The background is just to have a backdrop, it's not part of the movie."

"A cast of thousands"

Looking very nice, Job :)

I was looking at the same shadow with two different cameras. It looked OK with the camera I used for rendering, but horrible with the Preview camera. Turned out that I used a 20 mm lens for the Preview, which resulted in the feared ragged shadows (when using blur). With 35 mm or more the problem is gone.

So if you have issues with shadows, try another lens. Weird, but what can you do...:unsure:"

Thanks for the heads-up, Job:)

................and a 20mm Lens will distort the image if you use a Sky Dome. 

DUH....Guess I should have provided the link so you could look at the rides. Just go to my storefront on the marketplace here http://city.reallusion.com/store/GrannyJs3DAttic and scroll down to the "AMUSEMENT PARK ESSENTIALS" section....

If there's something there that will help you out, just let me know...."

Many thanks for your vey generous offer, Granny :)

However all rides are SKP Models of actual Rides. This ride (See Pic 1) needs to be in keeping with the rest.

See Pic 2, where the rotating bit isn't a flat one piece disk. (Seems there might be a piece missing. Howerer, I need to re-check Attachments. Too complex to Post) 

Pic 1

Pic 2

One ride disintegrates when animated. Had to Re-attach a load of back faces to front faces  & work-out which part should rotate & then attach Front Faces to that. Might be a bit missing. Need to check original SKP Model.

Worried we haven't heard yet from other sign-ups. Hope they submit & others who haven't signed-up.

That being said, the quality of those clips submitted & WIP, is outstanding. As it always is in Pinhead Community Projects ;)

................and - If you're a dog, this is what Postboxes are for. (Click on the HD Icon, to view in HD).

No, I have not.

I don't remember the exact error message, but it was something like, "If this is a .fbx file, please try opening it with blah blah blah."  Not that, exactly, but something along those lines.  It cannot read the file.

I was thinking about trying it with 32-bit instead of 64-bit iClone.

If that doesn't work, I'll try your suggestion.  I'm not optimistic, since the BSOD crash was timed with the file Save.

Hopefully it doesn't take more than two hours to re-create my two hours of lost work.  :unsure:"

"VNS File", Dennis.

That Error Message has been around since @ least iC4.

No standard Fix, it depends upon the File you're Opening. Eg; iAvatar, Project etc.

Always do this:

1) Open Projects in Quick Shader Mode. Edit in Pixel Shader Mode if necessary & then Exit in Quick Shader Mode.

2) Check your HDD for Fragmentation either after or before Exiting/Launching iClone. iClone Project Files get very quickly Fragmented proportional to the number of Edits, here.

I have Diskeeper 3RD Party De-fragmentation Program. Suggest you Google it for info & get it.

3) Delete iClone Temp File after or before Exiting/ Launching iClone. The Temp File size can build-up, possibly interfering with the Edit process, like Pinnacle Studio Temp Render Filkes do unless you Manually Delete the Render Folder.  

I have jvcPowerTools Program that does that automatically each time I run it on a daily basis. Also Google that for info & get it.

As previously Posted I'm regularly Opening & Editing a 1.5 Million Face Count Project, because I practise PC Good Housekeeping with the Tools to do it. iClone very seldom Hangs here.

I Run Diskeeper & jvcPowerTools & Disk Image Backup my Editing HDD to a Disconnected External HJDD, Daily

Now for my progress report: Have spend the last 4 days straight on the project to catch up...

- Completed script, scenes ~80%
- Avatars mostly complete
- no animation, bare lighting and camera work etc.

Here are a couple of non-violent shots:

"

Looks like top one might end-up being censored, Daniel, if it gets any hotter :D 

Sorry to read of your Brood's mishaps, Doug.

The project won't even open anymore"

Have you tried Opening it in Quickshader Mode, Dennis ?

I just knew you couldn't resist including the toads, Robert :D

Do they appear in your Pinhead Clip? I hope so :D 

1:  The dog is dead!

No, I don´t think he is stoned and sleeps. Look at its paws. These are not the paws of a sleeping dog  = big big Problem :D

2.  The woman on the poster is not Mrs. Pinhead.  =  bigger Problem  :D

This is Mrs. Pinhead

"

You're just going to have to give the dog the kiss of life, Daniel :sick: If you want my vote.;)

However, I'll excuse you if it has Rabies :D

Nice Poster (Apart from the dead dog ;) ) :)

Alura is all dressed up. The dog is scratching hmiself. I look worried, because I'm trying to finish a movie. The man walking by is just walking by."

Doing a Hitchcock, Job? ;)

You wouldn't want a Cameo appearance of me,  :ermm:

I've had an initial attempt at getting the dog to scratch - Simple minds think alike ;)

I like the Pastel Film-look in that Clip. 

Neither in mine. I thought the dog was no good. He/she just let the kidnapping kind of happen...:crazy:"

Don't worry, Robert.

The dog (who has a new name, BTW) stars alongside Pinhead, in my Clip ;)  

Yeah, no offense to the committee who created the original clip, but that K-9 sure is worthless as a guard dog.

Colour, I hope you gave him some good training."

He certainly needs "House Training", Dennis :D

Don't you dare, Daniel :(

If you do, I'll set my dog on you ;) 

One issue I ran into is that when iClone plays a video (as texture) there may be slight deviations in the timing. I needed a camera switch to occur synchronous with a cut in the video and I found this can't be relied on. So I rendered all cameras out separately and put everything together in Vegas. 

I'm working on a newscast about things that have been happening (the kidnapping and such) that Pinhead is watching near the end of the movie, together with his hacker fried Franciska. This is kind of the self-referencing idea that Viking talked about many posts ago, because at some point Pinhead is watching himself.

I needed to create clips for the newscast that didn't exist yet and in some cases I needed to create new environments. I have a lot of premade stuff fortunately but it was still quite a bit of work. In a way the newscast is a film in itself. My wife likes it, so it must be quite good actually...

The set for the news anchor is existing content from Reallusion that I retextured to make it look at bit more together:

And so we plod along...

By the way, there is a Real News network. I found the name fitting."

Looking & sounding reeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaallllllllllll nice, Job :)

A bit worrying that there are a few Sign-ups who we haven't heard from, although I've PMed them re; extension. :ermm:

Hopefully, there will be a "Bums Rush" of last entries  at Cut-off Date (err- mine included). :)

I don't have anything major to report, only the script is around 80% complete and I've cast a few people.  I'm still waiting on one or two.

I have managed to get two main roles filled by a couple of outstanding actors, one who is very close to my heart and another who is well known in the Machinima world who I've never worked with.

More when I have a full cast ;)

Thanks

Colin (aka Capemedia)"

Would one of them be Ricky Grove, Colin?

• He sleeps with a minor teddy bear (page 57)
• He hit Alura (WIP update yesterday justaviking)

His hair was cut in GrannyJs Hair Saloon.

Best Regards,

Arie"

:D:D:D Love it, Arie

Many thanks for your humo(u)rous Thread intermissions. :)

Do we take it you're going to also submit a CTA Clip, then?

I'm sorry those who've already submitted Clips are going to wait so long for us slow-coaches. However the extension does give an opportunity for anyone who'd like to get started on a Clip, to do-so.

All Clips are equally appreciated by all of us. :)

Scene 2 Animations completed.

Scene 3 Fair Ground overview would be nice to have all of rides animating, but I'm at over 1.5 million face count.

All further Scenes are the individual rides. None of which have all Animations completed.

Penultimate Scene is Alura's rescue.

Ultimate Scene will be Pinhead, the dog & Committee on the Carousel Ride, with Credits overlay.

Finish date - End of June.

Only one way to do this Project & that is in job ;) lots. Eg; Animate Rides / Position Characters on Rides / Transition Curve/Time Warp Animations / Add Cameras / Add Lighting etc.

Expect a lot of glitches :unsure: & to feel giddy & sick. :sick:

BTW - Job (If you read this Post), I think the Carousel Ride's Rotate judder could be due to not initially using Physics By Frame.

In short - My Project's a complete incoherent mess at the moment & will be until final Edit in my NLE. My Personal Project Containing Folder, Sub-Folders & Files, is huge.    

                                                   http://www.pinheadhq.com/joinus.php

Looks like some of the Usernames have been screwed-up. Some are quite funny :D

No wonder Job does wonders with his Clips - He's a Magician - Apparently.:D

Maybe the last 3 Names aren't in fact Ad Bots ?"

Brian's now updated with the correct Usernames :)

Thanks, Brian :)

Great to hear you're back home & on the mend, Rog :)

Thanks for letting us all know. It's been an anxious wait.

BTW - Paracetamol sarnies taste better with a liberal amount of Tomato Catsup :sick: ;)

                                                   http://www.pinheadhq.com/joinus.php

Looks like some of the Usernames have been screwed-up. Some are quite funny :D

No wonder Job does wonders with his Clips - He's a Magician - Apparently.:D

Maybe the last 3 Names aren't in fact Ad Bots ?

..............has reached $125. The target is $150.

That's very impressive, in such a short time. :)

I'm betting that Brian, Alley, Joe & Gerry are well-pleased :)

Thanks again, Brian, for all of the hard work you put into maintaining Pinhead's Website. :)"

                                                               UPDATE

Looks like the Target has now been reached since the last donations & Donate Button removed. :)

Many thanks from me to my fellow Pinhead Fans, for helping with the costs of keeping Pinhead's Website going & Prizes distribution to various parts of the World.

ADDED - Also announced in the News Room; http://www.pinheadhq.com/news.php

I see from my e-mail that either Roger or his Daughter have viewed the Easter e-card I sent Roger. So - Hopefully he's back home now & will be in touch when he can..  

Oh, and you want to see a scary Pinhead wife? Remember this ‘babe’ from “The Pinhead Paradox” hehe

"

Yes -That was your first Pinhead Project, Daniel. A darned-good clip :)

Pinhead's short-sighted & isn't wearing his glasses. Fortunately he can't see his Wife :D

Your quote rang especially true after my struggle to create my newscast. After my initial optimism following Mark's advice there were still issues... and solving those took most of the week. You then just hope that your audience will appreciate the effort...:unsure:

You sure do need a certain tenacity for this kind of work, despite the "EZ" buttons!"

"EZ" Buttons don't always work, Job :ermm:

See Screenshot for Saved Motion Plus (Discussed else-where).

Pinhead in "Theory" should be at Move Z Axis Postion 0.0.

I've managed to add further Edit Motion Layers, but adding further Transforms & Motion Templates without Deleting & Re-Importing Pinhead as an additional Project for that Scene, is impossible.

What should have taken me a couple if days, has taken me a week, so far :ermm: 

I & others are encountering Applying Character Motion Template Problems, including Collect Clip & Motion Plus, in many areas of iC5.

IMO, iC4 was a more stable Program, here. :ermm:

Screenshot:

..............has reached $125. The target is $150.

That's very impressive, in such a short time. :)

I'm betting that Brian, Alley, Joe & Gerry are well-pleased :)

Thanks again, Brian, for all of the hard work you put into maintaining Pinhead's Website. :)

• Kamal, from India

Welcome to the project and to the Pinhead family.  :)

(See the "Join Project Page" in Colour's signature.)"

I've already Posted that, Dennis. A few Posts-back.

Wake-up at the back :ermm: ;)

LMAO, Greg,:D

Pinhead's version of "The Keystone Kops" 

Great Storyline with a well-crafted twist.

More appraisal after end of Project.

So glad that you & Arie joined the Project this year, as newcomers.

2 Wonderful Clips so-far.:)

http://www.pinheadhq.com/Film_Library/vclips_Proj_8.php

has raised the bar very high :)

Great "James Bond" style Pinhead adventure Clip, Arie. :)

......................and:

WELCOME to Kamal from India, who's just joined. :)

I see Pinhead's eating his greens (spinach),maxae :D

....................and don't miss Arie's Project Clip, Posted above, Folks.

Pinhead launches an ice cream Exocet Missile :D

Another Keystone Kops caper, with brilliant Scenes & Animations.

So glad you could make it Lynn & thanks for making everyone's day. :)

BTW - Are you submitting a Poster in the Poster Competition?

3 Brilliant Clips by 3 new Pinhead Fans, demonstrating iClone's capabilities to the full.

.

Click on the HD Icon, to view in HD.

I had thought of that - Now you've suggested it................:D

@ Viking

 I'm also wondering how it's going to fit together. :ermm: :D

Maybe good to inform you........

Arie"

A Pinhead Owl :D

The Moon & mist are very effective.

Love it, Arie :)

I'm really enjoying this Thread. All part of the Pinhead Community Projects Experience.

Remember Folks - This is a Community Project to be enjoyed by all.

All WIP Pics/Clips & Posts greatly appreciated.

..............and - It doesn't matter "2 Hoots" ;) if you've just started-out with iClone, CrazyTalk, or CrazyTalk Animator.  

:D:D:D::D

Comments in your other Thread.

@ Doug

Pinhead's fastidious about his personal hygiene :D

I hope it isn't a replication of that "Other" Shower Scene :ermm: ;)

I came across Pinhead's hair disappearing with Particle Effects, while he was standing in a pile pig manure with stream rising, in my "Pinhead Stinks" Project, a while-back :D

Hope your recurring cold clears-up quickly & that you'll feel better. :)

Spent the last couple of days in getting an Animation of Pinhead getting his backside bitten by the dog, reasonably right :D

From France, who's just joined the Project.

Looking forward to your Clip, Studeck. :)

My apologies for misnaming studek as stude(c)k :blush:

Here's one of studek's iClone Clips:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPUKACbAnE0 :D 

I had no less than four computer screens to deal with. For one I had a video, for the others I used YouTube and a site called hackertyper.net. An ordinary PC will not do for today's hacker, so Franciska has a server in the living room! :w00t:

So this is all getting very involved for just about 30 seconds."

Amazing attention to detail, Job :)

I've noticed something new each time I've watched it.

Yes - I'm guilty of advocating everyone showing-off their WIP, irrespective of their expertise. ;) 

We need the incentive to keep going & meet deadlines. The support of our Peers helps to achieve  that, IMO.

Just to reaffirm that the Clips & WIP Posted so-far, are from experienced Animators & shouldn't deter less-experienced Animators who want to create a Storyline Film, from joining-in. :)

If I had the time, which I haven't & it would take approx. 9 months to do-so, I'm thinking along the lines of a completely different approach to learn the very basics of iClone. like Stuckon3D's Boot camp, which he tried to get off the ground in the now defunct CoolClones Forum, but didn't due to the lack of participation. But that was only for those who had paid for his Webinar Tuts or Downloaded  Videos of those Webinars.

I suggested something similar more recently with Gabe taking the lead. But, again, lack of interest. 

No point in laying-out all that cash if you aren't prepared to make the effort to produce Storyline Films, IMO. :unsure:

Great news that Pinhead hasn't been evicted & will remain in his home for another year, Alley :)

I'm sure we can all rustle something-up, to keep Pinhead & Dobbin in the manner to which they've become accustomed ;)

Annual subscription for Pinhead's Beano & Dobbin's hay & carrots :D

Great news & welcome to Pinhead's World-wide Adventures, Colin :)

Welcome Doug. We're so glad you could join us :)

20 Sign-ups so far, Folks :) 

Here's hoping we can all submit a Clip in time, plus anyone-else.

A reminder:

1) Nice Merit Prizes awarded by the Committee.

2) Prestigious Golden Pinhead Awards, awarded by an On-Line Vote.

3) Beautiful Participation Certificates, for all who submit a Clip.

Prizes & Golden Pinhead Awards, presented in the Golden Pinhead Awards Show.

.............and - Don't forget the Poster Competition. ;) 3 Great Posters already Submitted. :)

Like, I really wanted to see if I could have my character open a door and then walk on through the door opening. It may be only 10 seconds in the movie, but it was a challenge I set myself. And there are many challenges for me in this film. But it is rewarding to me if I actually succeed.

I do go back to scenes to make small changes or corrections, but each scene is pretty much the way I want it. If I had the story all down I might do the whole thing first with just the locations and the characters saying their lines. However, right now it's just scene by scene.

I would like to finish the project, though.

The biggest challenge often is for me to stay interested."

My sentiments exactly, Job :unsure:

The reason why we all need each other's encouragement to keep the impetus going :)

Fortunately I live on my Jack Jones & there's no-one to see me unshaven, unwashed (including the dishes) & my pit in a general state of chaos :ermm: Bit like my Pinhead Clip :D

Keep going Folks. It'll be alright on the night ;)

Some of the best iClone Clips produced have been Pinhead Project Clips. We, You & a dog named Boo, should be very proud of ourselves. :) 

Download via 3DXChange:

• I built my first-ever terrain
• Pinhead arrived at the property
• He took a closer look

Three nights of work.  One minute and twenty seconds of video.  That's nearly 25 seconds of video per night.

If you include the two nights where I didn't spend any time with iClone, then it's 17 seconds of video per night.

And it's rough footage, too.  Not a finished product by any means, only one step above pre-vis.

I think both Pinhead and I are in over our heads.

"

Great Facial Expression, Dennis :)

Here a very rough Test WIP of Pinhead creating mayhem (Click on the HD Icon, to view in HD) :D

Ah! Doug's ears must have been burning with one of his special effects ;)

Another "A Team" Clip in Production ;)

Great stuff Doug :)

Pinhead has a Stuntman double?

I can only do English with a Dutch accent, and the story doesn't call for that.

I'm staying with an all TTS cast for now, in part because of time constraints. There is only about five or six weeks left...:crazy:

I once came up with a rough estimate of about a week per minute of animation (including post), but even that seems optimistic now...:unsure:"

Not sure if there's a confirmed Submit-By date yet, Job - Might be calling for extra time :ermm:

4 Clips submitted so-far & only 6 more that I know for certain are in Production :ermm:

Me, You, Dennis, Sharon & Doug (iClone) & Laura (AnimeStudio).

No feed-back from anyone-else in this Thread, despite it's now 15.000 Views.:ermm:

So - If there's anyone-else I've missed, please call home ;)

 http://www.pinheadhq.com/Film_Library/vclips_Proj_8.php

Fine Acting/Voice Acting, Special Effects & another intriguing Storyline.

So glad you managed to finish before your Vacation, Granny, to meet the deadline. Hope you enjoy/enjoyed (By the time you read this) vacation. :)

If the bar gets raised any higher, I can get under but not, over it :ermm:

So far - Pinhead's been cast as a Thief, ice cream vendor, James Bond & doppleganger from a parallel Universe :D

If all who've signed-up so-far submit a Clip plus those already Posted, we'll hopefully get 20 Clips. Any more will be a bonus.

A reminder that the Pinhead Community Projects are for all Animators to have a go.

There's a competitive edge with prizes & Golden Pinhead awards, to encourage those of us with acquired Storyline Animation skills, to improve on those.

If you're new to 2D/3D Animation, it doesn't matter. Participation is the most important aspect, for which every Contributor receives a beautifully designed Participation Certificate. Something to be proud of.:)

Still plenty of time left to get started.

If you need help, don't be shy ;) & Post in this Thread. I'm beyond help:ermm:

Same here, Doug. ;)

It's all Pinhead's fault & he's got to pay for the damage :ermm:

..............and - Yup - Lighting is the key word here, since 99% of my Clip takes place at night.

.

BTW - It would be nice to hear a few more voices from the other signups re; their progress.

Knowing that as many as possible are beavering a way at their entries is a great motivator. :)

Since I'm a natural procrastinator. :ermm:

ADDED - I see Gerard (Gersky) is viewing the Thread :)

Hi, Gerard

How you doing, these days?

We all hope you can come-up with something & look forward to seeing your return to the Pinhead Projects, having submitted outstanding Clips in the last 2 :)

Being a PI seems to pay well, judging by Pinhead's leather coat ;)

Time-consuming? Try breaking-up SKP Models & rebuilding them, to see how they work, before Animating them. Face count in one Scene, here is 1.6 Million :ermm:

Thanks for the tip re; Spotlight. :)

4 Directional lights plus IBL/HDR for Atmosphere & 4 Point Lights for Props internal illumination. Plus 1 or 2 Spotlights for one particular Prop, here.

Hope you had a good night's kip ;)

Another reminder to all:

The Clips Posted so-far & WIP Screenshots are among the best ever produced in iClone. As one Poster in another Forum recently Posted; "The Pinhead Community Projects Clips are "Mind-bogglingly good". 

Many have acquired the skills to produce those, by joining the Projects when they were "Rookies".

"Rookies" receive the same welcome & appreciation of their Clips as the Experts. :)

"Z" & "A" Teams are an old "In Joke" , Job & I just Copy what others do. Change4 it & pass it of as my own work ;) If it wasn't there in the First place to Copy, I haven't got the nouse to work it out for myself :ermm: 

WIP Scene Before & After Lighting, which is exactly the same Lighting as My Pinhead Xmas Clips with iClone 4. All Copied directly from Stuckon3D's Intro to iClone 4 Webinar Video Download Clip. ;)

Before:

BTW - I think the Moon would look much better further away & glowing white. With Directional light 1 coming from the Moon, casting Characters Self-Cast Shadows in the cell. Having done that, you could try Image Based Lighting with HDR/ Tone Map, having turned Ambient Light to Black..

I have a white Moonlit Sky with City Elements - Suburbs In Winter Pack.

Gabe used I think a Google Warehouse Moon Prop & Edited that. Full instructions in his Project Tutorial a few years-back. I have the HTML Link & will Post it.

ADDED - Here; https://forum.reallusion.com/FindPost24858.aspx 

Is your Road in the City Elements Pack you Downloaded?

If you're going to use that, there's a way of laying those road sections out so that they Snap together correctly.

I can Post a quick Image Tut if you Like.

Doug, that's a very well-lit scene.

Well, it looks the bar is getting raised higher and higher...."

The Sky's the limit ;) as far as Lighting goes, Job.

..........and - It ain't over until the Fat Lady Sings ;)

Excellent Lighting, Doug, that enhances the 3D Film-look & Props'quality :)

So far - Clips submitted & WIP Posts are all "A Team" or approaching "A Team" standard. ;)

What we'd all (Me, You & "A Dog Named Boo") like too see, is the "Z Team" or approaching "Z Team", to have a go. You'll learn your chosen Program much quicker, by Joining-in  a light-hearted ;) Community Project & Posting your WIP, than if you don't, IMO.

I've now got to check-out what a "Funnel Cake" is. Is it Related to "Upside-down Cake", Pete ? ;) 

ADDED - Mark & I Posting @ same time - The "A Team" has spoken :D

You make it by taking what is essentially pancake batter and, using a cake decorator type bag, squeeze a thick string of it into hot oil overlapping it so that it forms a loose-knit pie shape. Sprinkle on some powdered sugar and away you go.

I love 'em :P

:cool: pete"

Probably tastes better than it looks, Pete ;)

Looks like something the cat brought-up :sick:

Here's one of many versions of Upside-down cake.

..............and - What has this got to do with the Pinhead Project, I hear people ask.

Well - Actually.........Nothing at all. Just part of the general mayhem that surrounds Pinhead :D

:cool: pete"

Maybe Pinhead could drum-up a bit of extra business at the Fair Ground with Lynn's Ice Cream Cart :D 

Glad to hear you're working on your Clip, Colin :)

Looking forward to another "A Team" Clip ;)

1) Probably best to keep it in this Thread, then we're all on the same base.

2) Well - I think Pinhead's Website states mid-May. However, I think some of us are going to have a problem  meeting that Deadline, including me & especially recent sign-ups such as yourself, I would have thought.

I'll e-mail Alley & Brian, to see if they can extend the Deadline.

I could do with mid-June as a Final deadline.

Anyone-else going to have a problem meeting mid-May Deadline?

http://www.pinheadhq.com/Proj8_Posters.php (Click on it , to Open it in a new Window & then expand it, to view.)

By Lynn3D

See Pinhead launching his ice cream exocet missile :D

Great Poster, Lynn & thanks for more laughs :D

BTW - I think Alley Posted here that, due to more Prizes donated, there might be a Poster Prize instead of a Golden Pinhead Award or maybe both? (My question).

Looking very good, Sharon :)

Very impressive highly-detailed Scene & sound effects :)

BTW - What File Format are you Exporting to in iClone & your NLE Program? Your Clip Looks like SD 4:3. MP4 HD 1280 x 720 16:9 would look much better.

You can set iClone Edit Screen to same Resolution.

Thanks for your progress Report, Colin :)

Looking forward to your Clip.

I was away from computers and iClone for a few days enjoying nature and fresh air in Oxford; not England, but Maryland...;)

That helped, because I got an idea on how Alura is going to be rescued. With trickery, actually, worthy of Pinhead...:w00t:"

Brian's Posted that the Deadline Date isn't cast in stone, Job

first 5 minutes of my Pinhead movie are filmed. (guaranteed without toads:D ) Tonight I have sign in to the Project.

I´m very optimistic to win the price for the best german movie  :D :D :D

Robert"

That's great news, Robert :)

Pinhead loses the shirt off his back, playing Russian Roulette :D

@ Robert - Don't know if you can Edit your Post & reduce the size of your Screenshot, which prevents the whole Thread from Word Wrapping, here ?

Thanks :)

Earle (EarleLyke) & Hermine (HermineRamael). 

Earle (EarleLyke) & Hermine (HermineRamael). "

Hmmm.....Looks like last 3 Signups (Excluding Robert's, which hasn't registered yet) are possible Ad Bots :ermm: - Shame.

I had a suspicion they "might be", due to their similarity.

Hopping from Scene / Project to Scene at the moment, adding stuff as I think of it, Dennis. ;)

What interests (Worries) me, is no progress reports so-far, from the others.

4 Clips Posted & only 7 more in Production that I'm aware of :ermm:

But it ain't over until the fat lady sings. Guess we'll just have to see who turns-up on the night. ;)

BTW - Looks like Viking Junior will be joining us again this year :) (With a little help from his Friends (Dad) ;)  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBDF04fQKtQ  )  

Meanwhile, I continue to make progress, inch-by-inch (or millimeter-by-millimeter, if you prefer).

"Pinhead Works On A Rescue Plan."

"

Working on Pinhead rescuing Alura here, too, Dennis. Simple minds think alike.;)

Your's looks more complex, though.

I've just heard from Roger's Daughter that Roger has been in hospital since last month, having been knocked-down by a car.

He has a fractured skull, broken arm & leg & expected home within 2 weeks, where he'll need full-time care but hopes to be able to be on-line when he can.

Roger has been a valued well-respected Pinhead Family Member & major supporter & contributor to the Pinhead Community Projects for many years.

I'm sure that all of us will join me in wishing Roger a speedy recovery. 

So - Here's best wishes for a speedy recovery Rog. All of your Pinhead Family friends & Pinhead are right behind you. :) 

No more WIP Posts from me, until the "Fat Lady sings" ;)

Time's running-out (Like for everyone-else, I guess) :ermm:

.................and - I haven't a clue how it's going to turn-out, until the Final Render in my NLE (S12 or S16).:ermm:

Arie"

Wonderful, Arie. :)

Pinhead & his Easter Bunny :D

A Happy Easter to you, too :)

Thank you so much for your enthusiastic Project support, which inspires those of us who've yet to submit our Clips & Posters to keep going :)

Thanks to Franciska's phone tracing skills, they have located the house where Alura is kept. It's on the corner of Seville Road and Third Street and happens to be just a few houses from where Pinhead has his office and Franciska has her "lab".

All they have to do now is to outmaneuver the bad guy, who is strong and nasty as we all know, and probably has a gun... No small feat!"

Looking good, Job :)

I think I see a Traffic Warden lurking in the background, waiting to issue a parking ticket for the car parked on the yellow line :ermm: ;)

Just heard from Laura (ahroo) that she's also struggling to meet the deadline (Which isn't cast in stone - According to Brian's Post ;) )

I've been an iClone User since Version 1.5. My first iClone Pinhead Clip was a cobbled-up clip using iC1.5, proDAD Heroglyph & Animation Factory.

.................and - FWIW - I rated Dennis' Viking Clip above, very highly in the On-Line Vote, because I liked the story & the way he put it together, using just Pinnacle Studio Consumer NLE Program.

@ Doug

Great stuff as usual from the Explosives Expert ;) & Benny has taken-on a human (although sinister) face at last :)

I can't see why not, Granny. :)

Its been done before. ;)

I'll e-mail Alley & Brain for them to confirm.

Maybe lighting-up your Clip a bit?

..............and - If you Right-Click on the Jeep / Move Forward & then just click where you want the Jeep to move to, it will automatically Move to that point, with the wheels turning..

Here's an incomplete Scene. See Screenshot.

Job (Animagic) liked the lighting. So -  it must be ok. ;)

Only Settings that are not in the Screenshot are; Stage / Atmosphere / Ambient Light Set to to Black / Select only IBL & set to between 80 & 100%

Rotate Light 1 to it's Light source. Mine is the moon. You might not need the other lights, but experiment with them, by keeping the same colo(u)r & rotating them, to get the required lighting effect. I might be changing mine, when I come to finish that Scene. Concentrating in getting Animations in rest of Scenes right, before that.  .

All light Multipliers are set to 1.25. The Default is 1.00. 

BTW - It's initially the Sky Dome that initially Sets the Darkness. If you have a Sky Dome, de-select it's shadow.

Select Stage / Light / Self-cast Shadow. You need to alter a couple of it's Setings to increase Shadow contrast & omit alialisation.

Screenshot:

That's great news & thanks, Alley :)

I'll re-Post in MovieStorm, VFF, TMU & CTA Forums & change the info in my Signature..

Also releases some extra time for me to contact those who've signed-up but who's voices are missing in this Thread  & may not be aware of  what's going on, if they don't read it on a regular basis.

The extension might attract new Pinhead Fans. Those of us who are already working on Clips are encouraged by having new Pinhead Fans join us. Any Pinhead Clip is always very-well received & appreciated by all of us. A lot of help given in this Thread.

ADDED - All done :)

Yes :D

Here's my solution for lead-in Scene 1;

1) I had Pinhead Performing & speaking over a Plane with a still of the front of the house in daylight from the intro Clip.

2) I used Motion Plus for the first time, Saving Pinhead's Motion & Voice.

3) Imported the  Outdoor Stage interactive Project, used for the front of the house in the intro Clip..

4) Deleted the Image Layer & all Cameras apart from Camera 1.

5) Imported Pinhead & applied the Saved Motion Plus Template.

6) Rotated the front Door & Garage on their correct axis.

7) Applied thick smoke particle for smoke coming out-of front door, windows & under garage door.

So - If you're stuck for a lead-in, that's one way of doing it.

BTW- You can Delete all of the Props that aren't seen, to reduce the Scene Poly count & size in Mbs. 

Ditto - Very impressive, Job :)

Nothing as dramatic in my 1st intro Scene I'm afraid :ermm:

BTW - All (I think) of those on the Join Page who haven't Posted here, have viewed the PMs I sent them re; Project extension date. Plus a couple or-so, who aren't.

So fingers crossed for 20 Participants. More would be nice. :) 

I spoke too soon re; Motion Plus in my previous Post, Dennis. :unsure:

Applying the Saved Motion Plus, removed Pinhead's Attached glasses & quiff. Deposited Pinhead off-screen on the World Axis. Increased his Bounding Mesh to 10 times it's size with a Pivot Point not at the Bone Root, but somewhere up in the sky.

Result; Impossible to Link Pinhead, his glasses or quiff to anything, to get him & them back into view, apart from Hiding everything & then Moving/Rotating back into original positions.

As per Posts in other Threads, Saved Custom Motions/.Motion Plus have never worked successfully here, in all iC5 Versions, with G3 Characters.

A reminder that there have been approx. 14 iC5 Bug Fix Updates. Only for previous Fixed Bugs  to return again.

The above being-said, the quickest way to discover how your PC works is when it malfunctions & you have to fix it. That applies to iC5, IMO. 

I see Brian's added a Target Graphic to the Home Page. Pretty cool, Brian :)

Target appears to be $150.

$100 Donated so-far. :)

Thanks for the suggestion, Job :)

Already done it successfully but with the following; as per Screenshot:

1) Motion Plus Applied all within the red box apart from the original Look At Dog & Hand, which didn't show in Constraint; "Look At" but was included. I had to re-adjust & include New "Look Ats."

2) Double-Clicking on Pinhead Template, which replaced existing, also introduced a new one on the World Axis, which I Deleted - Go figure. :unsure: 

3) Motion Plus added to whole Motion Timeline, preventing any further Motion Editing or any of the other Timelines. So I broke & Deleted it at the correct point plus the Viseme & Facial Animation, as per Screenshot & have continued Editing with Reach Target (Mail Box Dummy Prop)

4) 2 days to get-back to original Animations, but quicker than having to redo them

Also - Thanks to Dennis for his Motion Plus observations. :)

Screenshot:

BIG NEWS...

Pinhead thread now exceeds 20,000 views!

:w00t:   :w00t:   :w00t:   :w00t:   :w00t:  

."

19.000 of them are mine :D

This is Pinhead's office. It started out as a Sketchup model (not mine) that I further adorned. As you can see, Pinhead likes to emulate the glory days of the 40s and 50s private eyes. The only consession to modernity is the flatscreen TV.

The office was in a scene that I had cut, but I reintroduced it in a later scene, because I really like how the room turned out.

Pinhead likes to hang his coat, which was a bit of a challenge for me, being not very well-versed in physics or soft cloth.

Then I remembered that everyone is always talking about bones. Well, I thought, a skeleton is bones too, so I dressed one with the coat. I made the body as flat as possible.

I then used the skeleton to pose the coat, after which I made the skeleton transparent. It works quite well: in another scene I was able to drape the coat over a chair. "

Thanks for the Screenshot, Job.

I enjoyed looking at all the detail while eating my Marmite Soldiers over breakfast :)

The Pinhead Community Projects certainly bring-out the best in iCloners :)

No complacency here, Job. 24/7 all the way.

Don't expect too much, apart from things going round in circles. :D 

As usual, quantity not quality, here. :ermm:

My initial thought is that your project has become corrupted.

Or your Scene Settings have been skewed in some way when you Saved it.

1) Delete iClone Temp (Render) Folder. iClone will automatically Regenerate it.

2) Check your HDD for Fragmentation.

3) Set the Default to Quick Shader, before Opening the Project.

4) Check Scene Manager that you have the Objects in the Scene showing.

5) Uncheck all Atmosphere Selections; HDR / IBL etc, if previously Selected.

6) Ensure that Directional Light 1 is set to white. Not Black.

7) Reset Ambient light to Default light Grey, if set to Black.

8) Select Light Template 3

Doing all of the above on a "Trial & Error" basis, should lighten your Scene if the Project isn't corrupted.

IMO, Stuckon3D's Ambient Light & external night-time Atmosphere Tut is the best tut to initially follow. Lighting is an acquired skill. If you fiddle-about with it too much, you can get into a muddle.  

Wouldn't it cause his temperature to go up????? :sick::smooooth::kiss::blush:

Cute cliplet, Arie!"

I think Pinhead's saying one of his stock phrases; "Oh my gosh!" :D

Committee Member Joe created that Pinhead 2D Version. He'd love it..:)

Also used by Roger, in his CTA Pinhead Productions.

Thanks to the long extension I have a chance to finish (ahem start) my project...and actually sign up on the official signup page!

I see a few preview posts, so I have shared the small and only footage currently in existence for my movie...

Mr & Mrs Pinhead

No tag line yet, a very thin plot in place, totally poor lighting and somewhat strange colouring, but many late nights should fix it all :D

"

The Prodigal Son has returned :)

'bout time you showed-up, Daniel ;)

Hope Allura missed :ermm:

Thank you all!  I went down colour's list & when I unchecked the HDR, the scene went back to normal (what it was when I saved it)...  YIPEE!!!  Thank the heaven's for small favors :D"

I think I have the cause of your problem. (See Screenshot)

Like you, I have the  House Outdoor Project as a lead-in to my Project.

The Scene alternated between as per Screenshot & Black & then finally Black.

I discovered groups of 3 Keyframes (Now Deleted) as per Screenshot Project Timeline. The 2nd Key was Black. The last group only had 2 Keys, rendering the rest of the Scene Black.

Screenshot:

Have a nice weekend.

Arie"

This what Pinhead usually takes to bed :D

There were a couple of Forum SPAM Posts for wigs, Doug ;)

They've since been deleted. You're out-of hair & luck, I'm afraid :ermm:

Announced in Brian's Blog;

http://www.pinheadhq.com/p8blog.php

Darned-good prizes & a lot of them:)

Thanks to Alley for sourcing them & thanks to the Companies for providing them:)

Looks like there's a chance for everyone who enters a Clip of winning one of them. That includes iClone/CrazyTalk Animator Beginners.

So - Join the Project. Submit a Clip, learning iClone/CrazyTalk Animator & having fun with others, at the same time.

Hopefully, Experienced iClone/CrazyTalk Animator Pinheaders will offer suggestions, direction & how-tos for those new to The Pinhead Community Projects Experience ;) 

Thanks, Doug :)

Looks like Pinhead's already been a victim of one of your Special Effects, judging by one of the promotional Images ;)

We await the Committee's Project Introductory Clip, together how we should complete the Storyline.

As in previous Projects - I expect suggestions for some ideas examples will be Posted on www.pinheadhq.com Project Info Page. 

I, can help with suggestions re; how to Google Images & if using 3DXChange, Searching Google Warehouse 3D Props & laying-out Scenes using the Grid in iClone.

Roger (Rogread) is the resident CrazyTalk Animator, I expect he can help with that.;)

Hopefully, we'll be given a few months to complete our Clips. So there should be some time to spare in getting new iClone & CrazyTalk Animators off the ground into producing their first Storyline Clip :)

ADDED - Dennis & I Posting @ same time ;)

.

http://www.pinheadhq.com/p8blog.php

Other latest news, in the Posts above this one. ;)

No doubt it's the same anti-Pinhead person(s), who gave a previous Pinhead Thread a 1 Star Rating, who've downgraded this Thread.

I "Think" we know who that person is / those persons are, who have & will continue to denigrate others' work, out of jealousy.

Maybe they should spend their time on Facebook. Not here 

http://www.pinheadhq.com/p8blog.php

Is getting plenty of views :)

Good on yer, Brian...................that's my boy ;)

http://www.pinheadhq.com/Title8_Preview.php

Thanks for joining-in the fun, Planet :)

Pinhead seems to have been dieting since his Festive Season indulgement. :ermm:

BTW - Pinhead Character is Pinhead HQ Copyright & should only be used in  Pinhead Projects. ;) ;)

We all expect to see your name in the Join Project Page & look forward to your Clip ;););)

It's easier than you think ;)

...............and - You get a nice Certificate of Participation if you Submit a Clip. :)

In any case, I need more "Z Team" Editors to join me :D (Not implying that you're in the "Z Team". However, maybe we can beat the "A Team", with sheer weight of numbers :D )

I'm beyond help :ermm:

:cool: pete"

...................and - I'm in a bit of a corner.......:ermm:

http://city.reallusion.com/ContentPreview.aspx?i=JIC260edecd5f9ce6127

And I've attached the characters.  I know the file for download is an .exe which some systems and anti-virus don't like.  I have Windows 8 and I tested it...it gave me all kinds of warnings but I ran it anyway and it did install.   Anyway, they are here in a zip file.

I'll check on the link to Stevano's house."

Thanks, Alley

Link & Zip File Download ok with IE10 & W7, here.

:)

...................and - One for the Dog :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzQ8GDBA8Is

This should get your Brother's brain in gear, Joe ;)

The dog's gone "Walkies" with Barbara Woodhouse, Linda;)

Her son Patrick was one of my School buddies.

One day on a car trip with Barbara driving, we had her Great Dane Juno 2 (a Movie Star), who had to be let-out for some exercise while Barbara drove alongside @ 5 MPH.

It started to rain, so Barbara drove-around frantically searching for a Telephone Box, to call her gardener to take her pet cow in-doors.

Her Husband, Patrick & his Sister lived in a fine Elizabethan Manor House in Rickmansworth, while Barbara lived in a specially built home. She living upstairs. The cow, downstairs.

She was as mad as a Hatter. :D

Welcome to Pinhead's Playhouse, Judith? :D

..................and - Doug (The Mythical Dragon)

Welcome-back, Doug:)

I guess we can expect more explosions, special effects & general Pinhead mayhem ? ;)

Pinhead Project 8 - Video Here"

Great Project 8 Launch Opener.

Very well-Scripted & Produced as usual, by the Committee. :)

Poor Pinhead. He's already been blown-up & had his hair singed, before he's even subjected to further mishaps by Project Participants. :ermm:

Something for New, Medium & Advaced Editors in the Storyline to expand upon. 

It's encouraging for the Committee & diehard Pinhead Fans to know that as many others as possible are joining-in, while we beaver-away at our own Projects. :)

Thanks for that, Rampa:)

Kate Foss PMed Me. I copied that PM in an E-Mail to Alley for her approval & Reply to Kate.

Hopefully we'll get some MovieStorm entries? I think Kate expressed the desire to submit one.

You can pays yer money & make yer choice; MovieStorm/iClone & submit one yourself? Adding to the "A Team" participants already joined..

I'm hoping for some "Z Team" participants to join me ;)

Ferris Wheels have a habit of stopping. Stranding passengers at the top :D

Prizes are awarded by the Committee. (Not me, BTW)

Golden Pinhead's are awarded by an On-Line Vote (Anyone can Vote; "Me, You And A Dog Named Boo" ;) ) & placed in The Hall Of Fame.

Certificates Of Participation are e-mailed to all Participants. Look good framed :) Another good reason for joining-in ;)

You took my line!!! How about:

From the shadows, he watched..... and waited....."

.............while drawing on his Lucky Strike

As Pinhead rides-by on the Committee's Company bike. :D

Great news, Daniel :)

I thought you'd gone AWOL :unsure:

@ Everyone-else:

I've Posted in the Project Thread in Video Friends Forum that the usual Pinhead Projects humo(u)rous repartee has started & anyone whose also a Reallusion Forum Member, to join-in. 

The repartee has been an integral part of the Projects, since the first one in 2006. Love it :D

Yes.

Just waiting for the Committee's Project Intro Clip.

Looking forward to your participation again, this year, Joe :)

Hoping you'll be able to submit a Clip again, this year, Doug.:)

Looking forward to the Pinhead Community Projects Committee's announcement promo clip.:)

Pinhead could do with a bit of exercise travelling around the World. He's been looking a bit porky lately after the Christmas & New Year festivities :ermm:

"HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

"Grand news!

I'd better open my copy of CTA and start practicing! Can't remember a thing about how to use it"

Looking good & exciting :)

I'm afraid of the dark :ermm:

Interesting stuff, Brian. Thanks :)

Post any pre-Project Promo Clip questions you have, in this Thread.

Anyone can join the Project. "Me You And A Dog Named Boo" ;) (That's Beginners, Intermediate & Experienced)

All Clips accepted; "The Good, The Bad And The Ugly" ;) 

BTW - Pinhead's Guestbook could do with some more entries if anyone has the time? Thanks :)

Deep water with the Missus, Job ? ;)

I see John (PeterBlood) & Sharon's monika's are there..

Great news & a promising start :) 

LOL... I didn't see that coming!

(QUESTION:  Does the girl have a name?  I forgot.)

Meanwhile, back in the story...

.

.

Missy (?) yanked hard on the leash, and shouted, "Over my dead body!"

Suddenly the car lights, previously ignored, shown on them again, much brighter than before.

The drunk driver careened wildly, but now distinctly rushing toward our characters!"

Rather bizarrely, he had no clothes and was stark-naked, from top to toes.

Just a bit of frivolous fun, while we await the  "real" scenario  that's currently under construction by the Committee, Sharon ;) 

Brian's  Posted in his Blog that Gerry's working on Scene 2.

Seize the dog and sell it to a zoo.

The car lurched to a stop, its nose buried deep in the bushes, narrowly missing Mr. X.

With the engine still running, the driver fumbled with the door latch momentarily.  He finally found his grip on the latch and pushed the door open.  He staggered out, naked as a jay bird, and after a couple wobbly steps, collapsed to the ground.

Mr. X stepped out from his hiding place.  He made brief eye contact with Missy, but both immediately focused their attention on the unconscious man lying at the their feet.

In unison they said, "Henry??!!"

"We know him well", as he staggered to his feet. "He's a Naturist from down the street". 

We have a desperate Door-to-door cigarette salesman who's smoked his last cigarette, while nervously plucking-up courage to approach a Female with a dog, to clinch a sale.

Since he no longer has any cigarettes to sell, he's flat-broke & decides to seize the dog & sell it to a Zoo.

His plan is thwarted by a naked drunk driver, who turns-out to be a nearby Neighbo(u)r...........

http://www.pinheadhq.com/joinus.php 

I've added my name, to start the ball-rolling. Although I don't know what I'm joining - Yet :D

BRIAN's LATEST BLOG POSTED;

http://www.pinheadhq.com/p8biframe1.php

I've also added comments there, to start the ball-rolling.

Great job so-far in kicking the Project off & maintaining / Updating the best Website on the Net, Brian :)

I hope the quantity & quality of submitted Clips justifies all of your behind-the-scenes hard work. It's greatly appreciated. :)

Including new Pinhead fan; Benjamin Tuttle.

Great news, Ben & welcome to  Pinhead's "mishaps" :D

http://www.pinheadhq.com/p8blog.php

Laura has submitted a Clip in every Pinhead Community Project since it's inception in 2006, winning many prizes & Golden Pinhead Awards.

If you have time to view her Clips listed at the end of the interview, you'll see that Laura's an outstanding 2D Animator & have some good laughs at the same time. :D

Many Thanks Brian & Laura for the entertaining & informative Interview.  All part of the Pinhead Commubity Projects Experience. :)

BTW - Laura, plasticine & Stop Motion is how Wallace & Grommit started-out ;)

Laura

It's fairly quick & easy to  produce PNG Images of iClone 3D Characters/Dogs etc, in any Pose you want.

I have the Dog & can e-mail you whatever Poses you want, if Alley's pushed for time & considering that you've already started.

See Screenshot for examples, before Exporting to PNG. (To be added).

Love your Avatar :D

Screenshot "Woof" :D :

"

In that case....................

On closer inspection, the naked drunk driver appears to be Pinhead, with a pilé of burned clothes in the back of the car :unsure:

In Brian's Blog here; http://www.pinheadhq.com/p8biframe1.php

Looking forward to the interview with *****. Not telling. You'll have to read the Blog, to find-out ;)

So, the menu is across the top.  If you Select Project Info, the drop down menu shows a selection called Project Posters.  This is where current project posters can be found.

Now, there is another selection from the same Project Info drop down, and it is "Past Projects".  If you select that, You can then Select Project 7, Pinhead's Wish.  From there you can view the posters from that project.

Prior to Project 7, we did not have the poster competition.

www.pinheadhq.com"

Judith (GrannyJ) & Job's (Animagic) Posters Posted ;) 

http://www.pinheadhq.com/Proj8_Posters.php (Click on them to enlarge & view).

Just heard that Arie (Pinguintje) has decided to submit a Clip. Welcome aboard, Arie. :)

"

Great eye-catching Professional-looking Poster, Job :)

Was this done with the Poster Editing Program you mentioned previously?

While on the subject of eye-catching, Brian has given Pinhead's Website a new look makeover. Great job, Brian :)

Ooops! :blush:

I must have been thinking of my Sister; Judith, Jean.:ermm:

Project 8 Posters info now added here; http://www.pinheadhq.com/Proj8_Posters.php

 "

Looking pretty good, Sharon :)

Nice camera-angle shot & Scene.:);)

Pinhead "Charming the bird(s) out of the trees" ?

You've got time to submit 3 Clips, then. ;)

No confirmation from the Committee as yet. :ermm:

I'll be doing one, anyway. :)

I have a general idea Storyline Storyboard mapped-out, so-far.

Every time I look in a mirror - I see Pinhead :D

.............and - The video Dennis refers to, was by Yvette.

PINHEAD's NEW FAMILY:

http://www.pinheadhq.com/Pinhead_Films/gb/graphic-00000232-00000001.html

We had the first one for "Pinhead's Wish" Project.

Daniel (3DStory) won the Golden Pinead Award (Displayed in the Hall Of Fame).

Very few entries, but a lot of fun.

I've asked the Committee if there's to be one this year.

Anyone-else interested? 

I thought for sure they'd be near the videos on the PinheadHQ web site, but I don't see them.

Hopefully someone can post a link.

Also, can any of you prior poster artists reply with a copy of your poster here?  Thanks."

I've Deleted my Poster from my HDD, but it was the same as my Clip's Title:

As usual; the Title was better than the Clip :ermm:

Looking good Maxae :)

Our hero Walter Phineas Pinhead ("Wally", to his friends ;) ) has saved many a situation, including the World, over the years. 

Can we take it that you're going to join us, then? I hope-so :)

Well....Brian did Post on the Project Page;

"Any outcome is welcome, from the most silly to the most serious" :D

And if Robert submits one of his "Waccy Baccy" Clips, we're in for a hilarious time :D. Poor Pinhead :ermm:

Having a Character Fade-In/Out has been Posted a few times, before. So there should be a some suggestions Posted somewhere.

There's probably a Marketplace Tele-Transporter Prop &/or instructions re; how to do it.

BTW - I see Rampa viewing this Thread. I expect he'll be along in a minute or two, with a Fix.;)

Great-looking Pic. Especially Lighting & Shadow :)

This is outside of my territory. :unsure:

However; - How about producing a Video Clip of Pinhead H in iClone & then Producing a WMV Video in your NLE Program with  Fade-In/Out Transitions & then Projecting that on the Semi-transparent Plane in iClone?

You'll probably need 2 Black blank Titles to Fade-In from & Fade-Out to.

I also believe that transparency behind transparency doesn't work that well. So, it is best to try some of the other suggestions.

Looks like your setting the bar high for yourself, Granny, which is a good thing, as is experimenting and trying something new. I think most of us are newbies at some level: I'm adding some particles and physics to my mix.

BTW, does anyone have an idea how to simulate the splashing/spray caused by a vehicle driving through 6 to 12 inches of water? Here is a WIP still:

I think that could look very exciting...

I tried particles, but I'm no expert and it didn't look that good. Because the car moves the particles are spread out too much."

Have ewe tried Spray Particle, Attached to Wheels, Job ?

Adjust Colo(u)r & Settings.

Looks like we're all pushing the iClone envelope in this Project ;)

..............and - This is more like it. Posting & answering questions. Bring 'em on, Folks ;)

I expect it's there, somewhere ;)

Strange Workplace, Sharon ;)

Hope they're slip-knots :ermm:   

Ah, Peter, that's how it is in the US...work, work, work...:crazy:  It was quite an adjustment for me after being used to enjoying my five-week European summer vacations...:cool:"

I was thinking maybe Sharon's Workplace sold Bondage gear, Job ;)

Same on the other side of the Potomac, in Arlington...:cool:"

We Colonists on this side of the Pond, usually get your left-overs, Sharon & Job. :ermm:

It's officially the 3RD day of Spring, here.

Arie (Pinguintje)

Greg (gregsin)

Welcome aboard :)

Hope so, Job.

Has been on just about every Project so-far.

Great news, Biggsy :)

Pinhead in his underpants? :D

Great news, Biggsy :)

Pinhead in his underpants? :D"

Just seen you've joined-up. Welcome to Pinhead's Family, Phil :)

14 sign-ups so-far. :)

1 CrazyTalk Animator. 1 AnimeStudio. Rest iClone. At least 1 Moviestormer on the cards. A lot of variety there.

Keep the Sign-ups coming folks.

Post your Work in progress & ask questions, if you're stuck. .

1) Pic 1 shows the overview Scene, where most of the action takes place.

2) Following Pics show some of the individual Fun Fair rides that will all be Animated. These will all be individual Scenes & therefore iClone Projects.

3) Each Scene will be a separate iClone Project.

4) Pic 1 will be lit with night-time Ambient Lighting. Styckon3D's Tuts refer.

5) Each ride will have the same Ambient Lighting, plus Point Lights to pick-out the individual Features. Warlord's recent Lighting Tut refers.

6) Cameras will be placed  at various points to film outside & inside of each ride. Mark's Camera Tut refers.

So the opening Scene for the Fairground is pic 1 followed by the individual rides together with Character Animation.

Projects will then be Exported to WMV - VC-1 67Bit HD, for Import into my NLE Program for iClone Post Production Editing & Exported from that to WMV HD for Upload to Vimeo.(For which you need to purchase the Pus, for Videos to be Viewed in HD). 

Pic 1

Pic 2

Pic 3

Pic 4

The purpose of WIP is to encourage myself & others to join-in with their's.

It might spoil the surprise final result wow factor, but motivation is what you need when starting-out with iClone.

Joining-in a Pinhead Community Project with others is pretty good motivation for getting started in the first place, IMO.

Maybe Pinhead knows the answer.......

Arie"

Nice-looking teaser Pic, Arie :)

Remember - If you want Pinhead to speak with his usual voice, some of us have his TTS voice & can send you his Voice Audio File, if you send one of us his Script. Or you can use your own voice, TTS Voice or Voice Changing Program eg; MorphVOX PRO.

If English isn't your first Language & you are having difficulties, please Post in this Thread & we'll sort something-out.

Maybe a Crawling English Text in your NLE Program, using Google Translator etc.  

Keep going, Lynn. :)

Pinhead has reached-out to many over the years, helping them to live with their disabilities. I am one of them & others I know personally. You are not alone.

Pinhead may be a Cartoon Character. However; each time I Open a Pinhead Project & see Pinhead, he brings a smile to my face.

Welcome-back, Jean :)

I thoroughly enjoyed your first Clip in "Pinhead's Wish" Project :)

I have an idea!!!!!!!!   :w00t:

I know this won't actually tell you anything, but I'm finally formulating a story line and a vision for my project that really excites me.

The only problem is that, naturally, my vision exceeds my abilities by a couple orders of magnitude.  (That means "multiply by 100" for non-engineers.)

Originally I had a mini-clip in mind, with an ironic, humorous twist.  But now I've managed to turn it into a complete story.

I'm really, really looking forward to starting on it this weekend.

I already know the end result will be rough in terms of production quality.  Some might look a lot like a "pre-vis" project.  But at least I hope I'll be able to tell my story in a way that hasn't been done before.

.

One more thing... I think I'll do a poster for the first time, too."

15 Sign-ups so far. The targets's 20. Any more is a bonus. I'm on commission here. So keep 'em coming Folks & I'll split it with you 50/50 ;)

Glad to hear you're now in the driving seat, Dennis :)

How's everyone-else getting on?

.....................and - Where's Daniel (3DStory) got to ?????

Well, I knew the type of story I wanted, but I took me a while to get to a point that's workable. It is sort of clear how it will end (Pinhead prevails, obviously!), although I'm not completely certain how to get there. So I started to actually write down the full screenplay for the movie, which I usually do, but hadn't done this time. This really helps me to get clarity. 

I am pleased with the look I'm getting, thanks to some recent tutorials. Here is a teaser, without giving too much away:

Why is the police officer studying the manhole cover?"

Pinhead's stuck in a sewer & trying to get out ? A typical Pinhead scenario :D

Looking pretty good so far, Job. With your usual attention to detail :) 

What Dennis (Justaviking) said in his post above, Lynn.

Everyone will be thrilled to have your participation & see your Clip. :) Which, judging by your intro Screenshot, looks to be a typical Pinhead Scene.

Pinhead buying an ice cream....... I love it :D

At least your Data isn't lost. That's the main thing.

Pinhead will be gutted if he can't star in your Clip. And so will the rest of us.

There's usually an extension to the deadline.

None of us care if your Clip isn't up-to your usual high standard due to extenuating circumstances.

It's a Community Project where all clips are more than welcome; "The Good, The Bad And The Ugly" ;)

...............and - Nobody's uglier than me :ermm:

Nice to se you Posting in the Thread, Brian :)

Can now be viewed here:

http://www.pinheadhq.com/Proj8_Posters.php

Intriguing CinemaScope Style Movie Poster, Arie. :)

My appetite's whetted. ;)

GREAT WIP PICS

From job, in his Post above mine. :)

More appetite whetting ;)

We aim to have happy Pinheads. :);):hehe:"

I'm happy :D

Now to make up for lost time on the Ari WIP and try and come up with something for Pinhead. That could be a struggle as I haven't even the foggiest notion of what to do there. Well, I'll have to trust in the Cosmic Singularity to provide me with notion. :P

Anyway it's back to Miracle Studios as soon as I can get Chuck or Walter to give me ride. :hehe:

:cool: pete"

That's great news, Pete :)

We would all be very disappointed if you couldn't make the Project deadline, though :ermm:

I think there will be the usual "Going-down on bended-knee", pleading for extra time, from many of us. ;)

Too many unforeseen impediments :ermm:

Sorry to hear that, Biggsy.

Hoping that the Family Emergency is not too serious & that things go as smoothly as possible, with a positive outcome.

I'm not too sure if the Committee have set a final Final Project end-date, yet.

http://www.pinheadhq.com/news.php

With Links to Project Promo Video Download.

However, the Links seem to just Play & Not give an option for Right-Click / Save Target as..

Right-Clicking here, displays a Copyright Error Message, with IE 10 & IE Compatibility Mode..

I already have the Youtube Download. But anyone-else having the Copyright Message? 

1) Stuck in a sewer & trying to get out via a manhole cover.

2) About to be blown-up with dynamite by the Kidnapper

3) Being spied upon by the Kidnapper while having a tryst with Allura.

4) Holding-up a bank with the dog.

Looks like typical Pinhead scenarios :D

Anymore to whet our appetites?

BTW, I like the texture of the wall."

Problem here; is getting a suitable lead-in Scene to the story, following-on from what has already happened, using G3 Pinhead instead of G5 in the Project Intro Clip. I though I'd cracked it with some Video Editing tricks, but there's no way to loop many very short clips of just the front of the house smoking, without those clips stuttering. Short answer; is just a boring still Pic, I'm afraid.

Looks like Dennis Clip will take place in what looks like an unfinished Spanish British ex-Pats holiday home construction site ;) Only joking, Dennis. Nice Textures :) 

Breaking news for Dennis:

Latest research indicates that Vikings didn't wear horned helmets & were in fact actually nice chaps & didn't rape, loot, pillage & burn, after all. :unsure:

Peter, I had a similar problem in that I wanted to include some of the introduction to start off my movie. I didn't quite see how to make a believable transition, so I ended up recreating the part of Pinhead's forced exit from the house, which actually turned out quite spectacular if I say so myself. But it all takes time."

Here's a Pic of Pinhead giving a resume of what's happened in the Promo Clip, giving the reason why he & Allura were there.

He gets a telecon from the Kidnapper on his mobile & my story continues from there.

The Background Image is a still of the Edited Video Image Plane.

I even tied DOF to hide the flickering, but it still showed.

For anyone-else who's used Doug's G5 Pinhead Character, you could do the same, but using just  the relevant parts of the Video, as a lead-in. Video as a 2D Image, would be easier than Image Plane.

Great WIP Scenes :)

You did a good job with reconstructing the front of the house, with Smoke Particle effect. Nice touch with the garage door slightly open, with smoke billowing through the gap.:)

@ Viking

Another great WIP Scene. Nice camera work.

Re; Moonlight & Shadows.

My Pinhead Christmas Moonlight Clips are all based on Stuckon3D's original iClone 4 Webinar Tutorial, using just directional lights. From which I purchased the 90 Minute Video Download.

Warlord's 2 Free Lighting Tuts are more recent, introducing Point Lights, which I'll be using in my current Project..

If you're not happy with using Atmosphere; IBL, HDR etc. Your light Source in any event, is the moon. So; Rotate Directional Light 1, so that it's coming through the Window, to cast  Characters Self-Cast Shadows.

Lighting can change with different Camera angles, Especially HDR Tone Map. I'd be inclined to construct all of the Scenes with Character action/interaction & different Cameras, before you add lighting. That's what I'm doing.

ADDED - Job & I Posting @: same time. Simple minds think alike ;)

What I selected is MP4 - 720p - 0.0 MB.  Even though it says 0.0 MB, you do get a 147 MB or so video file with sound. 

I've had problems with the video-only downloads also.

It is a very handy utility, though."

Here's what I've recently started using:

http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch001002.htm

MP4 720P Download. No Adware that I'm aware of. But it is a Rapidshare Site.

I also have a one time £20 charge for IEDownloader Program.

Prior to the above, I had Applian Freecorder, which was very good when first released, but has now become a vehicle for Adware, some of which is very difficult to Remove. Doing a Custom Install, makes no difference. Some say that the Adware is in fact Spyware & that Applian have become a "Legitimate" vehicle for distributing it.

Although I still have Applian FLV Free Converter & Player that installs FLV CODEC. Useful for iClone, without having to Install K-Lite CODEC Pack, which can harm your PC if not Custom Installed..

BTW - NEVER Update Java from the WEB, unless you want to Download a Trojan. Java Program on your PC has it's own Updater, that Updates automatically, unless you manually Update.

Just do one of yourself, Dennis - & put Pinhead in it.;) :D

Nice to see you're back from the US & posting, Roger :)

Received your e-mail, to which I'll reply.

Looking forward to your Clip :)

You know "anything" with Pinhead in it, will entertain us all ;)

4 thumbs-up, Job :)

LOL :D

Getting Pinhead to walk up the stairs & swerve to avoid the pile of rubble, was pretty neat.

It demonstrates that you don't need expensive PC Hardware & Programs to produce a darned-good entertaining 2D Animation. 

                                                            HALL OF FAME

Now showing here; http://www.pinheadhq.com/GPAs/HOF.php

Go see your names inscribed on your coveted GPA :)

Many thanks again to Brian for producing them :)

NB - Don't miss Rog's Pinhead Halloween Clip posted above.

Pinhead goes for a ride on his sledge, with Dobbin pulling it along. Accompanied by one of the Owlies Facebook Group's dog (An Inuit Wolf-hound), coming-across the Owlets singing Christmas carols.

Anyone-else going to do a Pinhead Christmas clip? The more the merrier. :)

Won't say anymore. Don't want to spoil it for others.

Well-worth watching Folks :)

I'll Copy to CTA  Forum on your behalf, Rog & e-mail Brian & Alley with Clips Embed Code, So that Brian can Post it on PHHQ.

:D:D:D:D

Love them, Arie :)

I hope Pinhead's just "borrowed" Noddy's car & will be returning it to him ;)

I did a Pinhead Clip a few years-ago with Pinhead as Santa, delivering presents, using iC3. I'll see if I can find the Clip.

ADDED - Here's the Clip. Produced using a combination of iC3, CrazyTalk 4.5, Animation Factory, proDAD's Heroglyph & Adorage for Routes & Effects. Original was in WMV Standard. Not HD & crappy :ermm: Cloick on HD Icon, anyway.

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Pinhead Christmas Clip WIP pic ( Chuck all objects into Scene & then work-out how I'm gong to do it etc ;) )

Pinhead goes for a ride on his sledge, with Dobbin pulling it along. Accompanied by one of the Owlies Facebook Group's dog (An Inuit Wolf-hound), coming-across the Owlets singing Christmas carols.

Anyone-else going to do a Pinhead Christmas clip? The more the merrier. :)

Peter ....CHRISTMAS CLIP:crazy: Still working on Project 8 and Halloween Clip:w00t: Well....maybe add some snow and Santa to the Halloween Clip for Christmas:alien:

Since Wimmin are adept at multi-tasking, Sharon, producing 3 Pinhead Clips at the same time, should be no problem ;) 

"My only hint is that it's going to be very different. That's all I can say at the moment. :D"

"Oh - Goody :). Does that mean I get to drive my new toy?"

Thanks for the views & comments, Folks :)

And the same to you, Job :)

Yes :D

Welcome to the Pinhead Community Projects Thread :)

Hopefully the Committee will be putting their heads together in the New Year re; the next Project.

It's always nice to see new Pinhead fans joining the Projects. :)

It doesn't matter if you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced Animation Editor. Every clip submitted is appreciated by all.

Pinhead's above Forum Politics ;)

Starting to think about perhaps "nagging" ;) Alley in January sometime re; next Pinhead Community Project.

Maybe we could all put forward suggestions as to the Project's theme in this Thread, to help the Committee? 

PINHEAD MEETS THE OWLET CHOIR.

Little BB's spirit joins-in, singing a solo.

Clip was Produced for Boris & Brenda live Barn Owl Webcam Forum & Owlies Facebook Group.

6 Owlets fledged, little BB didn't make it & passed-away. Very upsetting at the time & still is.

Click on HD Icon, to view in HD & Expend, to view in Full Screen.

Was that Wolf's original G5 Version, Gerard?

Looks pretty nice, but chin looks a bit too pointy to me. Maybe it could be reduced a bit, then you're spot-on. :)

Don't know if Alley is producing a Pinhead G6 Character for Download for iC6 Users. I'll e-mail her, Linking to your Clip. 

Pinhead's up for the ice bucket challenge again. Very simple, quick & amateurish clip on it's way.

Anyone-else doing or going to do one?

Welcome-back Gerard. :)

Hope you can, Doug. The more the merrier. :)

Mine will be a rushed job - As usual :ermm:

Very rough WIP Storyboard pic, with stuff hidden .

Originally had Alley just picking-up the bucket & dumping it on Pinhead's head, via Reach Target. Motion is a bit too quick though & Time Warp is greyed-out (At the moment) :ermm:

One of the Water Particle Effects attached to bucket seems to work ok, although needs some adjusting..

I then decided on creating an ice box with ice cubes (seen in pic). So prob need to get my head around the relevant Physics for those. Also means that I'm going to have to shift current animations along the Timeline, to accommodate Alley emptying the ice cubes into the bucket.

Halloween isn't Halloween without a Pinhead Clip.;)

Anyone going to join me in doing one?

Just started mine. Will be a very short one, due to time constraints.

Anything'll do folks. Just a bit of Pinhead Fun :D

Great "wacky" Pinhead Clip, as usual, Robert.:)

I've got to the stage now, where I start laughing before your clips even start.:D

                                                            ROGER READ

I've just heard from Alley that Roger's wife sadly passed-away at the end of August.

It's been a tradition in all of the Pinhead Threads since Project 1 that "The Pinhead Family" support each other during difficult times.

I'm sure that all of us send Roger our condolences for his sad loss & give him our support during this difficult time.

CONGRATUALTIONS TO THE WINNERS AND ALL OF THE PARTICIPANTS!!!!!"

Thanks, Sharon :) :kiss:

We're all so sorry you couldn't make the extended deadline :crying:

Maybe you could finish it & submit as a "Fun" Clip, sometime? :)

I got my Serif DrawPlus X6 installed today.

First reaction.... I like it!!!  :)

GIMP is fine for "fuzzy" art, but at least in my hands, not good at all for anything with shapes.  MS Paint is of course exceedingly limited.  DrawPlus is great because I can easily make straight lines, triangles, ovals... and text too.  It supports pressures, too, so I can hardly wait to try it with my Wacom Bamboo tablet and pen.

I've only touched it for 15 minutes or so, I'm feeling very ENTHUSIASTIC.

Thank you, Serif, for supporting our Pinhead project.

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The Annual Pinhead Community Project Prize list has always been very impressive, thanks to the generous donations of the Companies that support the Projects. Especially this year's. :)

Equally impressive is the amount of time, speed & efficiency that Alley puts into sourcing & delivering the prizes. :)

Many thanks again, Alley, for your hard work in sourcing & distributing the prizes :)

Nice to hear from you on the Forum, Laura.:)

Been meaning to e-mail you, but have been distracted by a number of other things, including an iClone WIP Barn Owl Family fledging from their nesting Box clip.

Need to get my skates on, to finish in time for a Pinhead Xmas Clip.

:D:D:D:D

LOL - You, the girls & Pinhead were very brave, Doug :)

Loved Pinhead's iced-over glasses :D

Fortunately I have a Larder fridge that doesn't have an ice-making compartment ;)

Now to see if Alley, Warlord, Peter Edwards & the Pinhead Project winners take-up the challenge. But we want proof ;). The mind boggles :D

BTW - ALS is known as Motor Neurone Disease here in the UK.

:D:D:D:D:D

LOL - Classic, Robert :D

Open a Marketplace Store selling bunches of Roses & you'll make a fortune.

I wrote the story two years ago for the Pinhead "Wishing" contest, but the movie never got made due to time constraints. This is one of the scarier scenes, just an excuse to get some zombies in there to stay with the times.

This time I would be on time...:P:P:P

First the YouTube thumbnails appeared as grey icons...:unsure:

Then I noticed the sound was a bit soft, so I created a new version, which gave a blue screen while rendering...:crazy:

Anyway, in this story, Pinhead is a system administrator at a firm called "Random Reality". It's the day of Halloween, late in the afternoon. Let's see what happens:

This is a full HD (1080p) version, so watch this on a big screen...:cool: Enjoy!