The “Steampunk: New History” 3D modeling competition offers an unique opportunity for all CGI artists. It gives a global platform to showcase their skills and creativity by crafting steampunk-inspired 3D models and renders.
This 3D challenge is hosted by 3DModels.org. It has a strong reputation for hosting such successful CGI challenges that attract talented artists. Various prizes and sponsorship opportunities are available for winners.
Check out the details.
Latest 3D Modeling Competition
This specific 3D challenge focuses into the world of steampunk, a genre that blends Victorian-era aesthetics with steam-powered machinery and retro-futuristic designs. By exploring alternate histories and creating visually appealing creative, artist need to follow these steps.
- Modeling and texturing a steampunk vehicle
- Integrate it into a respective 3D environment
- Produce high-quality render
Judging criteria
Participants are encouraged to pay meticulous attention to detail, realistic textures, and mechanisms of steam engineering era to bring their creations to life within a steampunk universe. The judging criteria emphasize on these technical parameters.
- Originality of the concept
- Quality of 3D modeling, texturing, CGI environment and composition
- Overall presentation of the scene
Judges will be looking for technical proficiency and a storytelling that is narrated by the final 3D render. If you are a movie buff, it’s time to revisit the Mad Max series. You will get a lots of ideas from here.
Timeline of the Steampunk: New History challenge
Start date: 20th March, 2024
End date: 5th June, 2024 by 15.00 GMT (Kindly convert it as per your timezone accordingly)
Major rules of this 3D Modeling Competition
Please go through it properly. Failing to follow it, will result in disqualification.
- Artists must create original works specifically for the contest.
- Avoiding the use of existing projects or stock/free models.
- Submission requirements include providing a work-in-progress (WIP) link to demonstrate authorship and showcasing both a final render and a clay/wireframe render of the scene.
- Entries without a WIP will not be accepted, highlighting the importance of showcasing the modeling process.
- Use of a matte painting as an environment is not allowed.
- You can enhance your 3D render in post production. But, doing so, must not kill the essence of your 3D work.
- Also submit a short story that describes your thoughts behind the entire composition.
- You can work in any genre (toony, realistic, sci-fi etc.).
For the detailed submission guidelines, please visit their official page. We advise all the new participates to check the winning works of past 3D challenges. It will give you a broader understanding regarding how to work and present your final render output.
Software prizes / licenses / subscriptions / render points
3DModels.org is very generous for 3D artists. There are huge prizes to be won in terms of softwares licenses, subscriptions, render points and fame. There are multiple things to win for various winners. Following are the major sponsor software companies.
- Adobe Substance
- OctaneRender Studio
- KeyShot
- 3DCoat
- InstaMAT
- Marmoset Toolbag
- TopoGun
- The Gnomon Workshop
- Silo and Milo
- RebusFarm
- RizomUV
- Videocopilot
- Pulldownit Pro
- PixPlant 5
- Fox Renderfarm
- C4Dzone Plugins Suite for Cinema4D and Octane Render Scene packs
- iRender
Do participate in this unique and imaginative competition. It’s your time to unleash your creativity and compete with the global artists community.