April 2009 Challenge
Model an Ox Wagon or Cart

Submit your Pictures with "your Name-Ox Cart" as the title.
Challenge ends 30 April 2009
You may insert the ox cart in a scene, but you will only get judged
on the cart itself!
Here is the entries.
(Comments by Stefan van der Vyver from
Stink Produksies
Willem
Verwey Click to see profile
I like this image the most of all. The texturing and modeling is of
a lower quality than the other two images, but all in all the wagon
blends in the scene the best. The foreground is composited nicely
against the background and even though it is clear that the image
is computer generated, the whole setup tells a story, is believable
and creates the best first impression for me.

Rufus Smit Click to see profile
This model has been built and uv-mapped such that it reminds one of
game object design. The detail around the front axle and bars is
nicely done. Also the centers of the wheels have nice detail and
dimension to the modeling. In terms of modeling this model has the
best level of realism. The texture use on the cloth can do with
less bump/ normal and could be stained to heighten the effect of
realism. The poor/ quick application of the wood texture brings
down the perceived value of the final render, especially on the
wheels.Nice lanterns, though.

Adriaan
van Jaarsveld Click to see profile
The level of detail on this model is great. The texturing is
realistic and the lighting allows for the model to blend into the
background image. The thing that somewhat destroys the level of
realism is the amount of blur on the foreground object. It seems
that the image is blurred just a little too much/ is too out of
focus for visual comfort. In addition, it is very bothersome that
the wheels closest to the viewer doesn't seem to rest on the
ground.

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