NASA Contest: Storyboard for Six Animations for NASA Human Research Program (HRP)

Tila: Closed
Palkinto: $500
Vastaanotetut työt: 31
Voittaja: aSalguez

Winner

Kilpailun tehtävänanto

The goal of this challenge is to create a storyboard for five short (~10 to 20-second) animations that describe what happens to the human body and mind in space to the general public. These animations should depict how the spaceflight environment affects astronauts' 1) anthropometry, 2) fluid shifts, 3) balance control, 4) muscles and 5) bones. A background summary is provided below and careful reading of the attached detailed descriptions is recommended. The winning solution(s) will be developed into animations via separate freelancer activities, for which submitters, and others are eligible to participate.

An additional storyboard, for a total of six storyboards, shall combine all five depictions.

Background

The NASA HRP is challenged with communicating the physiological and psychological adaptations that astronauts undergo during spaceflight. Humans were built for Earth. When astronauts travel into space, their bodies and minds adapt to spaceflight in various ways. Trying to communicate these changes, either to the general public or to NASA leadership (many of whom do not have a medical background) is extremely difficult to do with words, charts and figures. Having a video/animation that would visually depict the changes would be of extreme benefit to our program. Although there are numerous adaptations that the human body and mind undergo in space, for this contest, the five identified below are amenable to short animated clips.

The attached word document provides a description of the desired storyboards in more detail along with example images and topic discussion points. Please start with the document titled “HRP_WOMAN3Notes_9July2019”; all other attachments are supplementary to that document. For more information about HRP: www.nasa.gov/hrp

Solution Requirements
• Storyboard for five approximately 10 to 20-second videos or animations that describe the adaptations a human undergoes during spaceflight to a non-technical audience; i.e., the general public
• Storyboard for the compilation of the five videos or animations that is ~1-minute in length that stitches the five animations together (in a clean fashion)
• Each image of the storyboard should typically have a corresponding section of text or description
• Format should be pdf, illustrator, jpeg or other common image formats
• Depictions shall be anatomically correct so that the researchers/physiologists approve
• Use of the HRP logo is encouraged (artwork provided as attachment)
• The graphics/content can be used as references, but entry submissions shall be all original content or have the ability to provide image rights if the submission is selected.

Evaluation Criteria
• Quality: Does the submission look professional?
• Requirements: Does the submission meet the stated requirements?
• Clarity: Does the submission describe how the human body adapts in the five focus areas in terms understandable by the general public?
• Originality
• Suitability: Is the submission suitable for implementation as a ~1-minute video/animation on a limited budget (e.g., car chases and explosions may exceed our budget)
• Stirs public interest

There may be multiple prizes awarded on this contest. The main winner will be awarded the full prize amount listed. Additional winners may be offered lesser prize amounts depending on the submission (i.e. a high quality or novel submission that only meets a portion of the requirements).
Please note that NASA employees/contractors are not eligible for competing in this contest.

If you are interested in staying informed about other NASA challenges, check out the NASA Solve Website at https://www.nasa.gov/solve/.

List of Attachments

Documents:
• HRP_WOMAN3Notes_9July2019 (start with this document)
• Gateway to Space Symposium
• NASA Vest Ocular Reflex SB Scene 1 page1 thru 9 text (9 documents total)

Videos:
• BoneLoss_BTY-006 HDweb
• JenniferFogarty_VIIP_140122_Alt_MediumFINAL
• Treadmill
• V_Heart_COMP_004HD

Suositellut taidot

Winner

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Kilpailun parhaat työt

GeorgeCreative United States

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aSalguez United Kingdom

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aSalguez United Kingdom

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Psytest Australia

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Psytest Australia

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jorgedorlando Brazil

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marenduplessis South Africa

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Gunvir India

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amiezukowski United States

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Gunvir India

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amuhamme Egypt

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ahmed7najih Indonesia

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renderingreality United States

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mohammodmostofa1 Bangladesh

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mohammodmostofa1 Bangladesh

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jfarr49 United States

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Julkinen selvennystaulu

Kilpailun järjestäjä
- 4 vuotta sitten
Congratulations to Alba S. and Shane G! We selected them as our winners of this contest. Thanks to everyone that participated. Please be on the look out for our next contest!
- 4 vuotta sitten
1. renderingreality
  - 4 vuotta sitten
  Good job, congratulations to the winners.
  - 4 vuotta sitten
jorgedorlando
- 4 vuotta sitten
Hi, I waiting for your contest of animation
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1. Kilpailun järjestäjä
  - 4 vuotta sitten
  Great!
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Kilpailun järjestäjä
- 4 vuotta sitten
Hi all, the contest has closed. Please note, we did extend the contest once already. We will begin our evaluations of everyone's entries. Please be patient with us.
- 4 vuotta sitten
jorgedorlando
- 4 vuotta sitten
#extended #extended #extended.
- 4 vuotta sitten
hiddenpearl
- 4 vuotta sitten
#extended
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jorgedorlando
- 4 vuotta sitten
Hello, now that the status says: "Pending · 4 weeks, 1 day to award" ... Would you wait 03 weeks to reward / rate someone with an update?
- 4 vuotta sitten
jorgedorlando
- 4 vuotta sitten
Please consider extending for at least 03 days at least ... Or if I post an incomplete entry, can I update it even after the contest is closed?
Can you give incomplete enty time to update?
- 4 vuotta sitten
1. Kilpailun järjestäjä
  - 4 vuotta sitten
  Hi Jorge, thank you for your interest. We will be judging the entries based on the criteria listed in the call. If the entry is partial we will consider it based on how well it follows the instructions. Good luck, we are looking forward to seeing your entry.
  - 4 vuotta sitten
2. jorgedorlando
  - 4 vuotta sitten
  Ok, I'll post at the last moment. My work on this project (prior to the previous extension of this contest) was not to my mind ... I decided to go to 3d modeling for a bigger realism. In 3d this increased the work ... But I will post partial in the last final hour of the contest.
  - 4 vuotta sitten
mediaartjobs
- 4 vuotta sitten
Hello CH. I'm making some CGI samples for the storyboard. I will submit when I'll be satisfied with the results. Thanks for being patient.
- 4 vuotta sitten
Katso 6 viestiä lisää
1. Kilpailun järjestäjä
  - 4 vuotta sitten
  Arturo, submissions that fail to meet the contest brief are rated 1-star.
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2. artnimator
  - 4 vuotta sitten
  i hope you find someone who submitted a god job work for this, got busy on other work so wont be submitting or continuing my idea for this contest, great contest
  - 4 vuotta sitten
Vandalit
- 4 vuotta sitten
Hi, you are to #extended the contest?
- 4 vuotta sitten
1. Kilpailun järjestäjä
  - 4 vuotta sitten
  Hello Vandalit, thank you for your interest. We had extended the deadline already, but are now approaching the final two days. The contest will be closing on the 16th of August.
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2. Vandalit
  - 4 vuotta sitten
  thanks for answer!
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Kilpailun järjestäjä
- 4 vuotta sitten
We're seeing a few entries that are missing the requirement of storyboard format. Here is an example of what a storyboard should look like, what elements are contained and the overall purpose for the storyboard. https://design.tutsplus.com/articles/how-to-storyboard-basic-guides-for-aspiring-artists--cms-30962
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rafaeloroiv
- 4 vuotta sitten
can i use cartoon style for this storyboard ? .. so that the audience not only for older audience but also for some young audiences.
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1. Kilpailun järjestäjä
  - 4 vuotta sitten
  Hello Rafael, we're looking for something that would be at home on a researchers presentation or on a national geographic video. As for cartoonish, it depends on how cartoony you're talking about. Cartoon animation can be very detailed or can be very abstract, we would prefer something detailed and scientific.
  - 4 vuotta sitten
aSalguez
- 4 vuotta sitten
Hello. I've been checking other contents related at NASA HRP and I was wondering if you're looking for an specific style you've worked on before. Something closer to cartoons, maybe more realistic...? I can't wait to work on this project. Thank you very much for the opportunity
- 4 vuotta sitten
1. Kilpailun järjestäjä
  - 4 vuotta sitten
  no specific style, but please note our previous comment: What we are looking for is something geared towards an older audience. Each individual piece/animation is separate and can be used as b-roll in a short video or could also be used in a professional powerpoint presentation by researchers. The desire for the animations is that they are more scientific in nature, something that would be at home in a textbook or an informational piece featured on NatGeo.
  - 4 vuotta sitten
Kilpailun järjestäjä
- 4 vuotta sitten
Hi all, apologies for the delay. We're working with Freelancer. They added the skill graphic design and notified Freelancers. With this addition, the contest team has agreed to allow the contest to stay open an additional week. We'll make another post when this has been completed. Apologies, and thank you for your patience with us.
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1. meffat31
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  Hi, does it mean that you need a graphic design within the storyboard, or can use photo templates?
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2. Kilpailun järjestäjä
  - 4 vuotta sitten
  Hi Mohamed, please use graphic design for the storyboard.
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Kilpailun järjestäjä
- 4 vuotta sitten
All, please note that this contest has officially been extended by 1 week. Thank you for everyone's interest in our contest. We are really excited about this work and how it will help us explain it to the public.
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aSalguez
- 4 vuotta sitten
Working on this project, hopefully I will be able to upload my entry in time. Thank you for this oportunity
- 4 vuotta sitten
rafaeloroiv
- 4 vuotta sitten
can i ask how many frames do you need for 1page ? and .. also for 5 animation how many page do you need ?..
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1. rafaeloroiv
  - 4 vuotta sitten
  where do we put the logo you provide us?
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2. Kilpailun järjestäjä
  - 4 vuotta sitten
  Hello Rafael, thank you for your interest. Please use as many pages as you need for your submission. if you're accustomed to a single frame per page or if it's multiple per page, either will work. we anticipate using 1920x1080 for the final animations. in the lower left-hand corner, the top (beginning) or the tail (end) of the animation.
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erkngrbz
- 4 vuotta sitten
Hi I did the project I hope you like it
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Mwooo
- 4 vuotta sitten
Hi. I'm working on it, don't close the contest earlier, please.
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Kilpailun järjestäjä
- 4 vuotta sitten
Hello! With a week and two days left in the competition we just want to poll the audience. Is what we're asking for clear and understandable? Is there anything we can do that may help clear up any misunderstandings? Thank you again for your interest and submissions.
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1. rubenns
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  The brief is clear and straight forward afaic.
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2. syrsyr
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  I think its pretty clear.
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jorgedorlando
- 4 vuotta sitten
I will post my Entry around the last day.
Do not close the contest before.
I also think many others will post their entries in the last week.
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1. Kilpailun järjestäjä
  - 4 vuotta sitten
  Cheers!
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MelGalaxia
- 4 vuotta sitten
Hello NASA!
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1. Kilpailun järjestäjä
  - 4 vuotta sitten
  Hello Melka, Thanks for checking out our contest.
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TheGuyver2040
- 4 vuotta sitten
Contest Holder,

I’m still hoping that you get what you’re looking for by the time the deadline closes, but on the off chance that you don’t, would you be open to extending the contest, and asking for just the script write-ups at this stage; which would later serve as the bases for both the storyboards and animations? I know that you were clear about making the storyboards a primary focus at this stage, but if the storyboard artists and animators have a script, then they could just focus on the visual renderings and not have to put in as much thought. There’s still time before the official deadline closes, and in theory, a freelancer can give you precisely what you’re looking for at the very end, but I thought by this time there’d be several standout entries that caught your eye.
- 4 vuotta sitten
soumenart
- 4 vuotta sitten
i was expecting one example of a storyboard , it would help us to see what kind of quality u want in ur storyboards
- 4 vuotta sitten
1. Kilpailun järjestäjä
  - 4 vuotta sitten
  Hello Soumen, thank you for your interest. We have no specific format for a storyboard, please use your best professional judgment in how you present your vision for your anticipated animations.
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phillipkeane
- 4 vuotta sitten
i used to write vodcast and animation scripts for Hubble and ESO telescope assets. this is a sweet project. im entering.
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1. Kilpailun järjestäjä
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  Sounds great Phillip! Thank you for your interest. We're looking forward to your entry.
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TheGuyver2040
- 4 vuotta sitten
Contest Holder,

Assuming there’s little to no change between how things stand now and how things stand at the time of the contest deadline, is it possible for you to accept just six detailed scripts for the “animations” as a valid entry submission?

I’d need to know sooner rather than later, so that I give myself enough time to work on them. If it’s just six detailed scripts, they wouldn’t be crazy difficult for me to figure out; but they wouldn’t be super easy, to the point where I could figure everything out at the very last minute either.
- 4 vuotta sitten
1. Kilpailun järjestäjä
  - 4 vuotta sitten
  Hello James, for clarification, we are only seeking storyboards, any "scripting" will be in the detail underneath the frames in the storyboard. We apologize for the confusion.
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2. TheGuyver2040
  - 4 vuotta sitten
  I see. Well, hopefully you get what you’re looking for by the time the deadline closes. I’d suggest inviting freelancers to your contest post, but I’m not sure if the feature is still available.
  
  https://www.freelancer.com/support/Project/invite-a-freelancer-to-bid-on-your-project
  
  The trick here is in finding freelancers who have a background in storyboard work and are committed enough to do the research that this contest demands.
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Kilpailun järjestäjä
- 4 vuotta sitten
We want to clarify any confusion in the details of the written challenge: We are only seeking storyboards with detail of the animator's vision written underneath.
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sushmita7678
- 4 vuotta sitten
will it be depicting some animated characters performing actions in the video?
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abulkalam099
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chat
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