Challenge Summary
Welcome to "Topcoder Logo Motion Graphics Design Month Fun Challenge". In this challenge, we are looking forward to creating motion graphics/ animations for the Topcoder Logo. In this contest, we need your skills to create either a video, animation, or combination of the two using Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro X, Photoshop animation feature, 3D software, or any other software that you want. So, impress us with what you can do with the software you have chosen!
Please note, this is not a traditional Topcoder design challenge. We are trying something completely new here and hopefully it's fun :) If you are new to Topcoder and this is your first challenge, welcome, but be aware that our normal design challenges are more UX/ UI focused.
And let us know if you have something that needs to be discussed. Please ask any questions in the challenge forum: https://apps.topcoder.com/forums/?module=ThreadList&forumID=626461
Looking forward to your submissions, good luck, and have fun!
Background Overview
Designers, this is a Design Month Fun Challenge! This is chance for you to showcase your animation and/or graphic skills to create something super cool! This is also a long running challenge, which will give you an opportunity to learn something new!
Come up with some creative and simple animation effect for the Topcoder logo intro. For eg. intro of logo can depict the crowdsourcing, design, development, and data science. We are open to any suggestions and idea you may have. Be creative! Your design could be used in future Topcoder videos, presentations, and/or apps.
Prizes:
- $25 each for 5 selected members
- Topcoder t-shirts for the top 5 animations/ submissions
General Guidelines
- Your submission should be unique, fresh, and creative
- Video and GIF animation Length should not exceed 15 secs
- You can create additional assets that supports your concepts
- Project Video Screen size should be 1920X1080 with frame rate of 29.97
- Final Deliverable Export Resolution: Quicktime 1920x1080 29.97, lossless Animation
- Any 3rd party effects must be included and declared
- You can use royalty free sound effects or music (if required) and must be declared
- Fonts used should either be Proxima Nova or Roboto
- Multiple submissions/ ideas are accepted!
Branding Guidelines
- Designers can use any colors that is complement to topcoder branding and its logo
- You can download assets here: https://www.topcoder.com/about-topcoder/brand-guidelines/
Inspirations:
- https://digitalsynopsis.com/design/creative-logo-animations/
- https://dribbble.com/shots/2229911-Google-Brand-System-Motion
- https://dribbble.com/shots/2649140-Android-Marshmallow-Boot-Sequence
- https://dribbble.com/shots/2487892-Design-Animation
- https://dribbble.com/shots/3604443--Logitech-Logo-animation
12 Basic Principles of Animation in Motion Design
- http://www.howdesign.com/web-design-resources-technology/12-basic-principles-animation-motion-design/
Basic Adobe After Effects tutorials:
- http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/adobe-after-effect-tutorials-beginners-intermediate-advanced-users/
- http://layersmagazine.com/category/aftereffects
- http://ae.tutsplus.com/
- http://www.noupe.com/tutorial/50-excellent-adobe-after-effects-tutorials.html
- http://www.videocopilot.net/tutorials/
Target Devices
- High-Resolution Displays
- Website Screens
- Mobile Screens
Target Audience
- Company Employee
- Community Members
- Event Sponsors
- General Public
Judging Criteria
Your submission will be judged on the following criteria:
- Overall creativity and idea
- How well the final motion graphics/ animation aligns to the overall idea
- Execution of the motion graphics/ animation
- How well does the final motion graphics/ animation align to the Topcoder brand and it's target audiences
Submission & Source Files
Preview Image
Please create your preview image as one (1) 1024x1024px JPG or PNG file in RGB color mode at 72dpi and place a screenshot of your submission within it.
Submission File
Final submission should be in Video and GIF format
Source Files
All source files of all graphics created in either Adobe After Effects / or any similar software should be saved as editable files.
Final Fixes
As part of the final fixes phase, you may be asked to modify your graphics (sizes or colors) or modify overall colors.
Please note, this is not a traditional Topcoder design challenge. We are trying something completely new here and hopefully it's fun :) If you are new to Topcoder and this is your first challenge, welcome, but be aware that our normal design challenges are more UX/ UI focused.
And let us know if you have something that needs to be discussed. Please ask any questions in the challenge forum: https://apps.topcoder.com/forums/?module=ThreadList&forumID=626461
Looking forward to your submissions, good luck, and have fun!
Background Overview
Designers, this is a Design Month Fun Challenge! This is chance for you to showcase your animation and/or graphic skills to create something super cool! This is also a long running challenge, which will give you an opportunity to learn something new!
Come up with some creative and simple animation effect for the Topcoder logo intro. For eg. intro of logo can depict the crowdsourcing, design, development, and data science. We are open to any suggestions and idea you may have. Be creative! Your design could be used in future Topcoder videos, presentations, and/or apps.
Prizes:
- $25 each for 5 selected members
- Topcoder t-shirts for the top 5 animations/ submissions
General Guidelines
- Your submission should be unique, fresh, and creative
- Video and GIF animation Length should not exceed 15 secs
- You can create additional assets that supports your concepts
- Project Video Screen size should be 1920X1080 with frame rate of 29.97
- Final Deliverable Export Resolution: Quicktime 1920x1080 29.97, lossless Animation
- Any 3rd party effects must be included and declared
- You can use royalty free sound effects or music (if required) and must be declared
- Fonts used should either be Proxima Nova or Roboto
- Multiple submissions/ ideas are accepted!
Branding Guidelines
- Designers can use any colors that is complement to topcoder branding and its logo
- You can download assets here: https://www.topcoder.com/about-topcoder/brand-guidelines/
Inspirations:
- https://digitalsynopsis.com/design/creative-logo-animations/
- https://dribbble.com/shots/2229911-Google-Brand-System-Motion
- https://dribbble.com/shots/2649140-Android-Marshmallow-Boot-Sequence
- https://dribbble.com/shots/2487892-Design-Animation
- https://dribbble.com/shots/3604443--Logitech-Logo-animation
12 Basic Principles of Animation in Motion Design
- http://www.howdesign.com/web-design-resources-technology/12-basic-principles-animation-motion-design/
Basic Adobe After Effects tutorials:
- http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/adobe-after-effect-tutorials-beginners-intermediate-advanced-users/
- http://layersmagazine.com/category/aftereffects
- http://ae.tutsplus.com/
- http://www.noupe.com/tutorial/50-excellent-adobe-after-effects-tutorials.html
- http://www.videocopilot.net/tutorials/
Target Devices
- High-Resolution Displays
- Website Screens
- Mobile Screens
Target Audience
- Company Employee
- Community Members
- Event Sponsors
- General Public
Judging Criteria
Your submission will be judged on the following criteria:
- Overall creativity and idea
- How well the final motion graphics/ animation aligns to the overall idea
- Execution of the motion graphics/ animation
- How well does the final motion graphics/ animation align to the Topcoder brand and it's target audiences
Submission & Source Files
Preview Image
Please create your preview image as one (1) 1024x1024px JPG or PNG file in RGB color mode at 72dpi and place a screenshot of your submission within it.
Submission File
Final submission should be in Video and GIF format
Source Files
All source files of all graphics created in either Adobe After Effects / or any similar software should be saved as editable files.
Final Fixes
As part of the final fixes phase, you may be asked to modify your graphics (sizes or colors) or modify overall colors.
Please read the challenge specification carefully and watch the forums for any questions or feedback concerning this challenge. It is important that you monitor any updates provided by the client or Studio Admins in the forums. Please post any questions you might have for the client in the forums.