Attention 3D enthusiasts and aspiring character creators! The clock is ticking on the Reallusion 3D Character Contest 2024 and with the sponsorship from Fox Renderfarm, the leading cloud rendering service provider and render farm in the CG industry, this year's competition is bigger and better than ever. With a prize pool exceeding a whopping $45,000 USD and a chance to have your work seen by millions, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, the Reallusion 3D contest welcomes creators of all skill levels. Feeling intimidated? Don't sweat it! Reallusion provides access to free, fully rigged CC3 base characters, allowing you to focus on what truly matters – bringing your unique vision to life.
Rules of the Reallusion 3D Contest
To enter the Reallusion 3D Character Contest, you must follow a set of rules, which include being a registered Reallusion member (free), and submitting your images, videos, and WIP social sharing links via the Submission Form by midnight (Pacific Time) on September 1st, 2024. You can use any tools you like, such as ZBrush, Substance Painter, Marvelous Designer, Maya, 3ds Max, Unreal Engine, Unity, Blender, and more, to incorporate with Character Creator. Winners will be notified via email and have a chance to be featured in Reallusion newsletters, media channels, and blog interviews.
Three Paths to Character Glory
This year's contest offers three exciting award categories to showcase your talents:
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Character Design: Give birth to your imagination! Design a unique character from scratch, showcasing your creativity and artistic flair.
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Character Animation: Bring your characters to life with captivating performances. Demonstrate your animation skills by creating engaging and dynamic character movements.
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AccuRIG Character: Master the art of rigging! Take an existing 3D character and elevate it with your rigging expertise using AccuRIG. Showcase your ability to create realistic and natural character movements.
A Powerful Render Farm Joining the Game
In addition to the existing $45,000 USD prize pool, Fox Renderfarm is offering an additional $2,700 worth of render coupons to the top 18 winners. These render coupons can be redeemed for cloud rendering services on Fox Renderfarm, allowing you to accelerate your 3D projects and bring your creations to life faster. By leveraging the render farm's powerful rendering capabilities, you can focus on refining your artistry while they handle the computationally intensive rendering process.
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Time is running out, as the submission deadline is September 1st (PST)! So gather your inspiration, use your preferred 3D program, and unleash your inner character developer. This is your chance to etch your name in the annals of the Reallusion 3D Character Contest 2024. Recall that even the most compelling characters begin with a tiny idea.
Source: Reallusion