A new section in the Modelling area

[GrauGeist]

I have seen some great CGI modelling from several members recently and of course, there's Shinpachi's masterpieces...

Shouldn't there be a section in the Modelling area for the CGI Models?

 

[Airframes]

Hm. Not sure about this - CGI sort of falls between two areas, art and modelling. As their is no actual 'solid', physical model, personally I don't think it should be included in modelling. Perhaps a separate section altogether, as it's not really art in the true sense, where a picture has been physically drawn or painted with traditional materials; until viewed on a monitor screen, or printed out, the work is at that point an electronic file. So maybe a complete new section for all CGI work?

 

[GrauGeist]

Well it's kind of a gray area Terry but they do classify CGi structures as 'modeling'.

I know that they are not models in the physical sense but then again we have to adapt to the 21st-century now don't we?

 

[Crunch]

Hows about a subforum of the Aircraft Pictures section, for Artwork and CGI.

I like the idea!

 

[Gnomey]

CGI is technically modelling although not in the physical sense. If it was to be done I would suggest a sub-forum of personal galleries entitled "Artwork and CGI"...

 

[Lucky13]

Sounds like an idea to me...

 

[Njaco]

What about having a section in "WWII General"" called something like "WWII Artwork" and it can be opened up to all forms of art, not just CGI.

 

[Lucky13]

You just want to show off your pop-tart collection! Pervert!!

 

[GrauGeist]

still not convinced that CGI renderings are actually considered art, though...

 

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[Crunch]

still not convinced that CGI renderings are actually considered art, though...

C'mon, you'll be amazed at what people consider "art"

 

[GrauGeist]

C'mon, you'll be amazed at what people consider "art"

LMAO...good point

 

[meatloaf109]

I have a velvet "Dogs playing poker". Art?

 

[GrauGeist]

I have a velvet "Dogs playing poker". Art?

You know that's art...those and the paintings on velvet of Elvis singing

 

[A4K]

Myself, I can never think of CGI as 'modelling', as (to me) modelling implies making a physical 3 dimensional model (ie replica) of something.

I never used to even consider it 'art' either to be honest, being someone who paints and draws the 'old fashioned way' - by hand. Have since changed that opinion though after seeing the beautiful works some people are able to achieve using computer sketch pads and on the computer - just amazing!!!

In short, agree with Hugh. I think an 'art and CGI' section would be the go.

Chris' suggestion is good too ('WWII art'), but is better as a sub section, not the main subject (IMO) as it excludes any other subject, or even aviation art from outside that 6 year period.

Just my 2 cents...

 

[GrauGeist]

These are all good points, certainly.

My thoughts were to at least bring the subject up, so that the CGI renderings might have a central place to be found and shared.