D'Artiste Matte Painting 2 Entries?

[nickmarshallvfx]

Hi everyone

As im sure a lot of you know, D'Artiste Matte Painting 2 will be coming out soon, and they are calling for entries. They have another stunning autor line up for this title, im sure the book will be a massive success.

Just wondering if anyone has, or is, putting forward an entry for the book? Im sure there is some talent on here that could get in if they put an entry forward. Would be cool to see some of my friends here with their work published in such a well respected place :D

Nick

[RiKToR]

I will submit some of my stuff when I get it done hopefully It will be done before the submission call is up.

[nickmarshallvfx]

Cool, well best of luck with it, i hope you get in!
Which paintings are you planning on submitting? The one you are working on now?

[de gerardo]

Hi all, yes, it is very GREAT that, ballisticpublishing make a new D`Artiste: Matte-painting 2. I upload some of my works, so I hope, that I get in. If I get in only one, I `ll be really happy! I wish to You (all) all the best and I hope for Your entry! Good luck! Cheers ::dE Gerardo:: :wink:

[nickmarshallvfx]

Good luck gerardo! Hey I just noticed that you are working in London, where abouts are you working? I am going to be going down to visit London in the next couple of months hopefully.

Nick

[kbarts]

I will upload image soon. Good luck everyone!

[nickmarshallvfx]

Good luck to you too kb!

Nick

[Kan]

Hi Folks,

I plan to submit some of my stuff too. But, I just wonder how do You post MPs without showing what you made on it? I mean, in case I post invisible mp, how' in the world is anyone gonna know what's mine and what is the original?

Thanks for helping out,

Khan

[nickmarshallvfx]

yea i did wonder that myself kan, but i havent seen the application process, so i wouldn't know whether they ask for the plate too if there is one?

Anyone else clarify this?

Nick

[hmedia]

Hi there,

Paul Hellard here. I'm the Assistant Editor at Ballistic Publishing. In answer to your question about original plates, no original plate is required with your submission. I'd really love to see more tremendous Matte Paintings being submitted into our system, HERE. (http://www.ballisticpublishing.com/books/dartiste/matte_painting_2/callforentries/index.php)
Images can be created in any application. We are interested in digitally created artwork whether it be for commercial use, or personal satisfaction. There is no problem in entering professional work that is really all yours (you must have clearance from the 'client' for you to enter it).

There is no cost or limit to enter work for inclusion in 'd’artiste: Matte Painting 2'. Artists with work published in the book will receive a complementary copy of the book and will enjoy worldwide exposure in the premier collection of digital matte painting creations.

[Kan]

Hi Paul,

As always, You are such a help.
Thank You very much,

Khan

[nickmarshallvfx]

Wow thats great, thanks Paul!
Thanks for taking the time to come and post here. Cant wait to see the book when it is done, you guys are doing great work at Ballistic!

Nick

[nickmarshallvfx]

I think this book is gonna be great too! Im very excited about the release! Max Dennison and Dusso are both incredibly talented, and you cant help but be blown away by their work. I went out and bought the 'Art of the LOTR' books recently, and their work in there was incredible, plus Yanick's work on the gnomon dvds of course. Im not familiar with Chris Thunig, but he has some great cerdits to his name, so im sure there will be no disappointment there either. I cant wait to see if there is some of his work from Kingdom of Heaven or Troy, coz i loved the look of those desert landscapes! Anybody know of anywhere i can see any of Chris Thunig's work online?

Nick

[Ricardo Garces]

Hey Nick! How are you doing?

Quite simple :)

http://www.thunig.com/

He is amazing. I agree this book will be incredible. If I don't get to enter, I sure will buy a copy for my collection.

Take care.

Ricardo.

[kbarts]

wow. He has great works!

I sent 2 images for the book:D

[nickmarshallvfx]

wow. He has great works!

You're not kidding! :shock:

He is very, very talented. And he works in London (gulp). I think i got a lot of work to do, lol!
Thanks for the site Ricardo. I dont know why I didn't even do a search. I did an imdb search, but didn't even think to do a google search... :?
Im definitely gonna get a copy. No doubt.
Good luck with your entries kbarts, I hope to see them in the book :D
THe entry deadline is like July 8th or something right? I should have my painting that I want to submit ready by then, so hopefully i can enter one too.

Nick

[Madme]

Hi all


I think ill send an image..
i was wondering if that contest is open to all or is it just for amateur?

Cheers!
Pascal

[kbarts]

Nick:

Thanks.
The deadline: Monday July 23rd 2007, GMT.

The EXOTIQUE 3 has the July 9th deadline.

[nickmarshallvfx]

Ah, thanks kbarts! That gives me even more time then :D

Nick

[Ricardo Garces]

Hey Pascal,

this is not a contest. Anyone can submit work, and if they like it, it will be printed in the books.

The advantage is that you can have your work sharing the same pages as the Worldwide Masters. That's a huge prize.

My advice for you guys is to submit your artwork exactly like they request. I believe they might cry a lot while choosing what gets to enter and what doesn't because, there must be amazing artwork that fail to follow their directives and although its great they cannot put it into the book for technical reasons.

Maybe Paul Hellard is out there reading this message... and would share some thoughts with us in this matter.

I would also like to give an idea to Paul. Since this book is about mattepainting, and most of it is animated, would it be very difficult to include a DVD with the book, with the animated versions of the book artwork?
It would not be mandatory for all entries to have both versions, but from what I can tell from visiting this forum everyday there are many amazing mattes that would certainly make a awesome DVD.

Kind regards,

Ricardo.

[Madme]

Yup its worth it!

im in!

Thanx Ricardo

[richn]

I hoping to enter too, tho i have only got as far as the concept sketch stage so far. Good luck to everyone. I hope we all have enough time to complete it before the deadline!

: )

http://www.mattepainting.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3238