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The studio polygoniq has announced the top 3 winners and the community pick for their 3D challenge 'Dreamscapes', which intends to show dreams that include the iconic Ford Victoria car. Congratulations to all the winners! Fox Renderfarm, as the leading cloud rendering service provider and render farm in the CG industry, was honored to sponsor this challenge. Let's see who are the final winners.The 1st Place Winner: nossa.camera@ nossa.cameraThe 2nd Place Winner: WebboThe 3rd Place Winner: Hhkkh© HhkkhCommunity Pick: lynx09All of the works are eye-catching and creative! If you want to be informed about the next 3D challenge, you can join polygoniq's Discord.

After intense competition, the 3D challenge organized by Bad Normals, themed 'Worlds Inside Glass', ended smoothly and the top five winners were selected from various outstanding works. Fox Renderfarm, the leading cloud rendering service provider and render farm in the CG industry, is honored to sponsor this challenge by offering our render coupons. Now, let's take a look at the winners and their beautiful works.Top 5 Winners: The 1st Place: Haider AliLast Blossom © Haider AliHaider Ali's social media: https://www.instagram.com/h3d_studio/The 2nd Place: Josip CGIVelocity Vista © Josip CGIJosip CGI's social media: https://www.instagram.com/josipcgi/The 3rd Place: LiadMEMORBY © LiadLiad's social media: https://www.instagram.com/bulletproof_eggs/The 4th Place: UnderSphere-World 223 © UnderUnder's social media: https://www.instagram.com/under.cg/The 5th Place: PixelmarLife in Space © PixelmarPixelmar's social media: https://www.instagram.com/pixelmar_3dCongratulations to all the winners! Join Bad Normals’s Discord to connect with other artists.

For February that just passed, Fox Renderfarm, the CG industry's leading cloud rendering service provider and render farm, is excited to announce the winner of our FGT Art campaign, Kay John Yim, whose artwork 'Descend' touched our hearts! Congratulations!Descend © Kay John YimAccording to John, this artwork was created using Redshift, Houdini, Marvelous Designer, and iClone and used the cloud rendering service of Fox Renderfarm. It is a continuation of John's earlier project 'Forfeited Souls', also a poetic convergence in fleeting beauty.Check out how John made this beautiful artwork:Fox Renderfarm continues to promote the CG community with a variety of activities. Submit your work rendered with Fox Renderfarm at our FGT Art Campaign to win our render coupons! Remember to follow us for the latest news.John's social media:Website: https://johnyim.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/k_johnyim/Artstation: https://www.artstation.com/johnyim

Calling all 3D artists! Get ready to dive into the captivating world of steampunk with the "Steampunk: New History" modeling and rendering competition hosted by 3Dmodels and sponsored by Fox Renderfarm, a leading cloud rendering services provider and render farm in the industry.Steampunk: New History © 3DmodelsYour mission is to create a unique 3D model of a steampunk vehicle, mechanical device, gadget, or invention, and render it in an atmospheric environment that captures the essence of this retro-futuristic genre.Give your imagination free rein as you create the minute details, lifelike textures, and complicated systems that make your steampunk creation come to life. Unleash your innovative ideas that transport viewers to a different era where invention and steam power are king.You have plenty of time to unleash your steampunk creativity as the contest is open for submissions from March 20 and ends on June 5, 15:00 GMT. Display your technical mastery, narrative prowess, and love for this enduring style for us.Visit 3dmodels.org for full contest rules and guidelines. We can't wait to see the steampunk marvels you'll bring to life!

The studio polygoniq launched a new CG challenge in their Discord, which is themed Dreamscapes, encouraging 3D artists to submit unique renders inspired by dreaming, which has to include the iconic Ford Victoria car. As the leading cloud rendering service provider and render farm in the CG industry, Fox Renderfarm is honored to offer the render coupon to the winners.Dreamscapes ChallengeTheme: DreamscapesDeadline: 31.03.2024, 12.00pm GMTHow to join?Download the Ford Victoria car model in the DiscordUse your skills to create a visually stunning animation inspired by your dreams, featuring the carDouble check the rules for animation export settingsShare your masterpiece with the community in the Discord submissions forum or alternatively on social media (Check rules in the Discord)Correct formats:Horizontal 1080p — 1920x1080px, 16:9, 25 fpsHorizontal 720p — 1080x720px, 16:9, 25 fpsVertical 1080x1920px, 9:16, 25 fpsVertical 720x1080px, 9:16, 25 fpsMax. Animation Length — 60 secThese resolution settings apply to animations and static renders as well.Join the polygoniq's Discord to learn more. Good luck to all the participants!

CGandWE's latest 3D challenge themed with Cyber Security ended successfully and released the winners list. Fox Renderfarm, as the leading cloud rendering service provider and render farm in the industry, also the long-term partner of CGandWE and the sponsor of this 3D artist platform, witnessed how the challenge unfolded and the outcome. In this article, Izzy, the creator of CGandWE, shares with us the Cyber Security challenge's feedback that he made for every participant. Now let's see the beautiful artworks made by the participants and check who's on the final list of the winners.Critique for Artworks in Cyber Security ChallengeFirst and foremost, I(Izzy) extend my congratulations to all the participants of the CGandWE 3D monthly challenge for February 2024.Here's a brief overview of the contestants' submissions along with some constructive feedback on how I would personally refine the renders further.Let's delve into the submissions, explore, and maybe even discover some new skills along the journey!Daniel TGoogle Password Manager circa 200 BC © Daniel TDaniel T's creation introduces a digital vault concept, which I find intriguing. The inclusion of the green digital humanoid adds depth to the narrative, enhancing the overall concept.In terms of improvement, I would address the repetitive nature of the concrete textures. Additionally, exploring alternative compositions for the camera angle and placement of the digital humanoid could enhance the visual impact further.Daniel T earned a runner up position for the final results!Kay John YimThe Vault © Kay John YimKay John Yim's creation evokes a compelling narrative with its depiction of four soldiers discovering something within a cave. The presence of chains scattered throughout the scene adds an element of secrecy to their findings.Regarding areas for improvement, I would suggest reducing the amount of specular dust surrounding the scene. Additionally, the integration of the rocks with the ground appears somewhat rigid, particularly on the left side of the render. Adding more depth and shaping to this integration could enhance the overall realism. Although I appreciate John's use of red ambient light emanating from the discovered artifact, I would personally suggest extending this effect further into the cave for added immersion.John earned third place position for the final results! Visit his website here: https://johnyim.com/FhoxPAC-MAN © FhoxFhox's creation draws inspiration from the classic Atari game PAC-MAN, cleverly portraying PAC-MAN as cybersecurity entities at work. The use of voxel modeling for PAC-MAN and the enemies adds a unique visual style to the render.While I appreciate Fhox's approach, I believe there's room for further exploration in terms of composition and storytelling. Perhaps depicting PAC-MAN having already navigated through parts of the course could enhance the narrative. Bringing the viewer closer to the action and intimacy with the enemies and PAC-MAN's activities could inject more character and depth into the scene.Fhox earned a runner up position for the final results!ZGC LucaLate at Night at the Cyber Security Office © ZGC LucaZGC Luca's creation effectively communicates a clear storyline. The character lighting a cigarette at work adds subtle yet significant depth to the scene. The attention to detail, evident in the clutter of papers, mugs, and miscellaneous items, showcases ZGC Luca's skill and is greatly appreciated.In terms of constructive feedback, there are minor adjustments that could enhance the overall composition. For instance, reducing the intensity of the light source on the right side of the render by 60% could help separate the paper tray from the background without drawing too much attention to that area. Additionally, chamfering a few more areas, particularly on the table edges, would soften the sharpness and allow for smoother reflection, improving visual aesthetics.ZGC Luca earned first place position for the final results!Civil© CivilCivil's creation of a city protected by a 'FIREWALL' is both clever and fitting, showcasing a thoughtful play on words. While the concept is strong, there are areas where the composition could benefit from further refinement.I appreciate the use of the 'Ants Perspective,' yet symmetry in the foreground wall of the render could enhance visual balance. Additionally, attention to textures is crucial; distortion and blurring in certain areas detract from the overall quality. Manual unwrapping or tiling to fit objects rather than stretching textures could address this issue effectively. These adjustments would contribute to a more polished and cohesive final product.Civil unfortunately did not earn a spot in the top 10, however, I would love to see how Civil progresses in the future!DenysInternet City © DenysDenys' creation, titled 'Internet City,' exudes a vibrant and colorful atmosphere, which adds a playful touch to the scene. The incorporation of current trending media brands' headquarters further enhances its contemporary appeal.While the overall concept is engaging, there are areas that could benefit from refinement. In the foreground, the scene feels somewhat empty, while in the background, the buildings appear congested, potentially due to color clashes. Creating more distance between buildings could improve clarity and visual coherence. Similarly, the blue walkways clash with the blue fog/cloud below the buildings, making them difficult to discern. Addressing these issues would be a good starting point for enhancing the overall composition and readability of the render.Denys earned 4th place position for the final results!Barnus© BarnusBarnus' creation, featuring a secured finger scanner USB entering a Desktop PC, offers an intriguing composition. The inclusion of the fingerprint scanner on the USB adds a unique touch to the scene.However, given that the USB serves as the main centerpiece, I believe more attention to detail could have been beneficial. While the render itself is clean and well-executed, the storytelling aspect could be enhanced to better engage the viewer. By amplifying the narrative elements, such as emphasizing the significance of the USB in the context of cybersecurity or incorporating additional visual cues, the overall impact of the render could be significantly strengthened.Barnus earned a runner up position for the final results!SpagootEncrypt or Decode © SpagootSpagoot's creation, featuring an abstract padlock with a volumetric light radiating from within the keyhole, offers an intriguing visual concept. The method employed for the volumetric light is commendable and adds an atmospheric touch to the scene.However, the overall render could benefit from the addition of more elements to enhance storytelling or ambiance. By incorporating additional visual cues or elements that contribute to the narrative, such as surrounding objects or contextual details, the scene could become more engaging and immersive. This could elevate the impact of the render and create a more compelling visual experience for the viewer.Spagoot unfortunately did not earn a spot in the top 10, however, with more time I am sure Spagoot will continue to progress!Qxt2019The Humanoid Fire Cyborg © Qxt2019Qxt2019's creation, featuring a fire cyborg reading 1's and 0's, presents a compelling visual concept. The incorporation of motion blur on the 1's and 0's adds dynamism to the scene, creating a sense of movement. Additionally, the inverted distortion adds an interesting visual effect.However, there are areas for improvement that could enhance the overall composition. The buildings in the background appear overly dark, detracting from the clarity of the scene. Additionally, the lighting in the windows clashes with the colors of the 1's and 0's, drawing attention away from the main focus of the cyborg and the scene. Addressing these issues, perhaps by adjusting the lighting or color balance, could help to better balance the composition and ensure that the viewer's attention remains on the central elements of the render.Qxt2019 earned a runner up position for the final results!Marzu© MarzuMarzu's creation evokes a Fallout-esque vibe, with an old-school computer stacked on cardboard boxes. The overall composition is solid, and the computer is well-modeled.However, there's room for improvement regarding the specular highlights on the cardboard boxes, which give them an excessive sheen. This effect makes them appear more like plastic than cardboard, which may detract from the desired aesthetic. Adjusting the specular highlights to better match the material properties of cardboard could enhance the realism and cohesion of the scene.Marzu earned a runner up position for the final results!CrayonA Digital Anti-Virus Bot eradicating Viruses © CrayonCrayon's creation, featuring a digital antivirus combating viruses, presents an intriguing concept. The overall render showcases some impressive techniques, yet there is room for improvement in the composition.To enhance the scene, I would suggest adjusting the composition to include more of the viruses and reducing the emphasis on the bullets. Additionally, reducing the overexposed areas on the rocket/gun arms could help balance the visual elements and improve overall readability.By refining the composition and addressing exposure issues, the scene could become more dynamic and better convey the narrative of the antivirus fighting off viruses.Crayon unfortunately did not earn a spot in the top 10, however, I am sure Crayon will be back with vengence!VITALIK_333Tech Security Composition © Vitalik_333Vitalik_333's creation, featuring a motherboard housing a padlock, exudes a stylized and clean aesthetic. The use of metal materials enhances the overall look and feel of the render, contributing to its polished appearance.A notable aspect of the render is the soldered parts on the motherboard, where each solder appears to be the same object duplicated. While this uniformity adds to the overall style and precision of the scene, it may draw attention due to its perfect appearance.Overall, the render is solid, with commendable attention to detail and a cohesive visual style. It effectively communicates the concept of a motherboard housing a padlock while maintaining a polished and stylized presentation.Vitalik_333 earned third place position for the final results!Shincan Nohara© Shincan NoharaShinchan Nohara's creation emits an eerie vibe, featuring smoke, cracked glass, and sparks. These elements add depth to the atmosphere and contribute to the overall moodiness of the scene.However, while these effects enhance the atmospheric quality, the composition may benefit from refinement to better convey the narrative. It's challenging to discern precisely what is happening in the scene, though it appears something has gone awry, possibly resulting in an explosion.To improve clarity, adjusting the composition to emphasize or exaggerate certain elements could help tell the story more effectively. This might involve framing the scene differently or enhancing specific visual cues to provide clearer context for the viewer. By refining the composition, the narrative impact of the render could be significantly enhanced.Shinchan Nohara earned a runner up position for the final results!Once again, congratulations to all participants and CGandWE members! Your creativity shines in every challenge.As we close this one, I'm grateful for your contributions to its success. Stay connected on our Instagram and Discord for future challenges and inspiration.Thank you for being part of this journey. Looking forward to your next creations!Join CGandWE's awesome community to follow up on the next 3D challenge!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgandwe/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cgandweDiscord: https://discord.gg/kyP6bYbV3d

Hey, 3D artists, big news! The BadNormals team is bringing a brand new 3D render challenge, Worlds Inside Glass! Excited? This is one more opportunity for you to showcase and enhance your 3D skills and abilities. Plus, the top five winners will receive great prizes! Fox Renderfarm, a leading cloud rendering service provider and render farm in the CG industry, is honored to once again collaborate with BadNormals and be one of the sponsors of the challenge.Theme: Worlds Inside GlassDeadline: 20th of March 11:59pm GMTRules:Any 3D software is allowed, but make sure everything is yours and made within the month.Submit only one render and also provide a greyscale/wire-frame with your name included in the scene.Resolution: Minimum 1920 x 1080, Maximum 3840 x 2160 (16:9 aspect ratio).There is a template you must use to create an image render on the theme. Inside the template, you have two main objects - the sphere and the camera. Without altering the size, shape, position, or properties of any of these items, you must make a render with two worlds - one outside the glass sphere and one inside the glass sphere. You can change the transparency of the glass sphere to an extent, but make sure that the glass sphere is visible and the world inside the glass sphere is also visible.Template for 'Worlds Inside Glass'You can download the template and learn more about the competition, including how to submit entries, in BadNormals' Discord. We look forward to seeing your amazing work!

Kaizen's new 3D competition, Lunar Landscapes, has successfully ended and received a lot of amazing entries. During Jesse's livestream, he announced the top 3 winners. Congratulations! Fox Renderfarm, the industry's leading cloud rendering service provider and render farm, is proud to continue sponsoring Kaizen's monthly challenge by offering our render coupons as prizes.Winners AnnouncedThe 1st Place - Webbo’s 'Moon Landing'© WebboWebbo: "In 1961 JFK announces that by the end of the decade man will reach the moon... 'production' begins to make that a reality. This photo from the early 60's proves what happened... but it wasn't the first time something was faked... and wouldn't be the last."The 2nd Place - Ramond’s 'Research in Moon'© RamondThe 3rd Place - Sanjay’s 'Lunar Treat'© SanjaySanjay: "A Well Known Space Agency sent an astronaut crew to the moon surface for some research purpose. Among the crew members there is a dog which is also been taken with them. Due to some technical failures they were crashed on the surface of the moon and some portions of the spacecraft were broken. Mainly the storage portion got more damage which makes the foods to float everywhere and the dog eagarly wants to grab it's favourite dish but it not possible to make it. "MANY A SLIP BETWEEN CUP AND LIP"."Check out the art critique:Let's look forward to Kaizen's next 3D challenge and if you want to follow the competition, you can access the Discord.

As the new year commences, CG artists are getting ready to kick-start a year filled with creative projects! We are delighted to announce that ON. VFX team's work has been selected as the first featured artwork of Fox Renderfarm's FGT Art campaign. Congratulations!"G-SHOCK Exploration" created by ON. VFX, rendered with Fox RenderfarmAccording to the team, they used Cinema 4D, Houdini, After Effects, and Audition to finish the project. And it’s their work for the C4D Hero (VDM) course, finishing the module of art direction. The members had such fun while creating this project, exploring new concepts, composition, style, animation (especially those match cuts), simulation, lighting, and texture.In addition, Felipe Vieira on the team also participated in the FGT3D New Adventure Challenge organized by Fox Renderfarm from March 27 - June 10, 2023, and won second place in the student category. Click to view our interview with him.Unknown World © Felipe RibeiroIn the brand new 2024, Fox Renderfarm, the industry's leading cloud rendering service provider and render farm, will continue to conduct a wide variety of activities to promote the CG community. Submit your artwork rendered with Fox Renderfarm to our FGT Art campaign and win a grand prize! Remember to follow us to get the latest news.

After 2 weeks of intense battle, the winners of the 3D competition organized by the Kaizen community with the theme of Salvaged Space are finally out! As the leading cloud rendering service provider and render farm in the CG industry, Fox Renderfarm was honored to sponsor this amazing 3D challenge along with other two sponsors and witnessed the birth of many impressive creations!Check out the Live Art Critique of Salvaged Space Challenge here:Congratulations to all the winners! Let's look forward to the next 3D challenge and if you want to follow Kaizen's competition, you can access the Discord.

The Discord channel, Kaizen's Blender Dojo, officially launched the January 3D Challenge, Salvaged Space Challenge!Salvaged Space Challenge Rules:Task: Enhance a provided .blend file(download in the Discord) with textures, and lighting, and focus on post-processing. No camera or aspect ratio changes are allowed. The camera object is locked so you can't move or change it. You can replace the character in the scene with your own, using the provided posed rig. Adding in your own unique character to tell a story is a huge plus and will ensure a higher chance of you winning.Submissions: One artwork per participant. Submit final artwork in 16:9 landscape, min resolution 1920x1080. Post in submissions channel(in Discord). No WIPs.Dates: Challenge ends on the 25th of January.Tools: Any tools are allowed, but fully AI-generated artworks are not eligible.Proof of Work: Include a clay-render and a screenshot of the compositor. Bonus points if you only use Blender for everything, including compositing.Salvaged Space Challenge @ KaizenTutorialsFox Renderfarm, as the leading cloud rendering service provider and render farm in the CG industry, continued to sponsor Kaizen's challenge with our render coupons, and we are looking forward to seeing your amazing submission in the future.For more information about the challenge please check out or join the Discord.KaizenTutorials' YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KaizenTutorials/

In the final month of 2023, Fox Renderfarm's FGT Art campaign revealed the last featured artwork: "Christmas Reverie," a special Xmas animation created by Kay John Yim.Christmas Reverie, Final Animation Still © Kay John Yim"In a distant realm, a Corinthian dome stands as the ethereal sanctuary for an annual spectacle, where a burgeoning branch gracefully emerges each year, bathed in golden flames that bestow upon it the luminance of a radiant Christmas tree," by John.Check out here how John made this amazing animation:In the brand new 2024, Fox Renderfarm, the industry's leading cloud rendering service provider and render farm, will continue to conduct a wide variety of activities to promote the CG community. Remember to follow us to get the latest news.