Looking for some art judges

Mr. Analog · June 17, 2010, 08:45:22 AM

Hey guys! Opportunity knocking here.

I need a couple of impartial volunteers to help me judge a contest I'm running. I thought it would be easier but I got a lot more participation that I thought I would (normally contests scare people off).

The challenge with the judging here is that it's not about the most skilled artist, it's about overall concept and execution.

The theme for the contest was "fictional crossovers"

If you are interested, send me a PM.

Mr. Analog · June 17, 2010, 04:36:17 PM

Haha no, seriously, I need some help with this.

All I need is 30 minutes of a couple peoples' time after June 21st.

Melbosa · June 17, 2010, 04:48:15 PM

LOL if you need help let me know... will do it during work hours

Tom · June 17, 2010, 06:15:32 PM

I suppose I could help, but I don't know how good of a job I can do.

Mr. Analog · June 17, 2010, 08:28:02 PM

It will be simple, I'll just send you a zip of images and a scorecard

Mr. Analog · June 22, 2010, 09:54:13 AM

Okay, the contest is closed. Those interested in judging note me and I'll send you the guidelines tonight.

Thanks,
Mr. A

Melbosa · June 22, 2010, 12:04:39 PM

Sure send them off.

Mr. Analog · June 22, 2010, 10:01:09 PM

Y'know I just realized that there is an easy way to do this, use the interwebs!

You can look through the entries here (it is an extremely mixed bag of material and skill):
http://atomictiki.deviantart.com/journal/32343158/

Basically I'd like people to pick their "Top 3".

Try to base your judgement on these criteria:

1. Overall concept: The idea here was "crossover" whether it be between two existing properties or an existing property and an original character concept.

2. Dynamic: Interesting poses, action scenes, flow, layout. Something that catches your eye whether it be well executed or not. Characters just standing around is boring.

3. Execution: Given the variety of skills involved you'll see different levels of quality, obviously better art will excel in the other categories as well (but don't overlook some of the less skilled entries)

4. Gut: If you know just by looking what you think makes it, then that overrides all

Send your top 3 selections (with links) as a PM to me. I expect it may take some time, so there is a soft deadline of Thursday-ish.

Good luck and enjoy!

P.S. I don't think there are any "Over 18" images, if there are and you can't see them that is ok just exclude anything you can't see (that goes the same for any required plug-ins).

Melbosa · June 23, 2010, 12:16:43 PM

You guideline said submit 2, what if they only submitted 1?

Mags · June 23, 2010, 02:56:01 PM

3.... (The toughest by far)

http://solototocoyote.deviantart.com/art/IronMan-vs-MegaMan-166884856?q=&qo=

2....

http://onainitsuj.deviantart.com/art/plant-it-167400281?q=&qo=

1!!!!

http://solototocoyote.deviantart.com/art/Green-Battle-Royale-166161180?q=&qo=

*note: Some are not loading or displaying, so this is the best of those I can see.

Melbosa · June 23, 2010, 03:47:03 PM

#3

http://atomictiki.deviantart.com/journal/32343158/?loggedin=1#/d2rflta

#2

http://atomictiki.deviantart.com/journal/32343158/?loggedin=1#/d2qxesc

#1

http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/152/6/9/Nintendo_V_S__Capcom_by_TheKidOfDrawing.jpg

I thought I would follow Mag's example and post here too, as its kewl to know what everyone thinks.

Tom · June 23, 2010, 05:09:28 PM

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Anyhow there you go.

Mr. Analog · June 23, 2010, 08:42:31 PM

Quote from: Melbosa on June 23, 2010, 12:16:43 PM
You guideline said submit 2, what if they only submitted 1?

Oh, sorry, that was a max of 2 images.

Mr. Analog · June 23, 2010, 08:42:57 PM

Whoa! Thanks for the fast responses duders!

This is helping me in a big way!

Mr. Analog · June 23, 2010, 09:12:54 PM

Thanks everyone, the picks have been finalized and the results are posted here:

http://atomictiki.deviantart.com/journal/33075436/

Cheers!