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SMC #58: Bridge

This Challenge is to create nice bridge.

1) Use any 3D software you choose.
2) Create the model(s) within a 4 hour time limit.
4) You may enter as many times as you wish.
3) Your entry will also include a wireframe screen grab before SDS (subdivision) has been applied. This is included to help others learn modeling techniques.
4) Include time spent, software/version and render engine used with your submission.
5) Post one render per entry at 800 x 600 pixels.
6) Render, Lighting, and Texturing are not included within the 4 hour time limit.

Deadline: the end of January 18th 2011. More time because it's the holiday season. If it's too much or too little, it can be adjusted.

Theme: Shipwreck

Rules:
1) Use your own models made for this MMC. No pre-made, purchased, or free models except plants and trees.
2) Using programs or plugins that generate trees, plants, buildings, etc. is allowed.
3) Use any 3D and 2D programs that you have licenses for. 2D programs may be be used for supporting functions such as making textures, post processing for lighting etc., combining with photo background, special effects ...
4) Optional but recommended. Make a work in progress (WIP) thread for your contest entry. Post a link to your WIP in this thread.
5) Post your final image submission in this thread. One image no larger than 800 x 600.
6) You may create as many contest entries as you like but each must be a separate project with its own models, WIP, and final image.

Dates and Deadlines:
- The January 2011 MMC begins today and ends Jan. 26, 2011 at midnight in your part of the world.
- The voting poll will start Jan. 27 and end on Jan. 31.
- The voting poll will allow you to change your vote until it closes.
- The winner will be announced on Feb. 1.

Organization:
- Main contest thread, this thread, contains the theme and rules and contestants should post final images and WIP links here.
- Comments thread. A thread for comments and discussion will be created for this MMC.
- Poll thread. The poll thread will appear later when voting begins.

Prize:
The winner will select the theme and define the rules for the next month's MMC and the winning image will be placed in the MMC Winner's Gallery.