CGTrader 3D Printing Video Challenge
CGTrader 3D Printing Video Challenge
Announcing the CGTrader 3D Printing Video Challenge: Bring your favorite 3D models to life
In collaboration with our esteemed partners, Prusa and FormFutura, we are thrilled to announce our latest challenge for all 3D printing enthusiasts and creative minds!
Challenge Theme
Select from a variety of 3D Print Ready Models on CGTrader’s marketplace, whether paid or free, and bring them to life through 3D printing. Document and share this exciting process in a video on YouTube.
You also have the option to enhance your project by painting, customizing, post-processing, and assembling the model, or by demonstrating it in innovative and interesting applications. Remember to include a link back to the CGTrader models you've used in your video description.
How to Participate
- Choose your model: Pick your preferred 3D model(s) from CGTrader, free or paid.
- Print and capture: Print the model(s) and capture the process! You can also choose to paint them, post-process or refine them.
- Share your story: Upload a video of your journey to YouTube, highlighting the transformation of your chosen model into a real-world masterpiece.
- Link back: Remember to link back to the CGTrader models in your video description, guiding viewers to the origin of your chosen models. Make sure to also mention CGTrader in the title along with the hashtag #CGTraderPrintChallenge.
Awards & Prizes
1st Place
Original Prusa MK4 Printer, 600 USD, 10 prusaments (Worldwide)
Discount code, CGTrader credits
2nd Place
500 USD (Worldwide), FormFutura Filaments (for EU based designers)
Discount code, CGTrader credits
3rd Place
400 USD (Worldwide), FormFutura Filaments (for EU based designers)
Discount code, CGTrader credits
4th Place
300 USD (Worldwide), FormFutura Filaments (for EU based designers)
Discount code, CGTrader credits
5th Place
200 USD (Worldwide), FormFutura Filaments (for EU based designers)
Discount code, CGTrader credits
Important: Prizes restricted to EU recipients will be awarded to EU-based honorable mentions if top winners are international, due to customs limitations.
Terms & Conditions
In order to qualify for the prize winnings, you must agree to terms & conditions.
- The competition is open to anyone.
- Users must use a paid or free 3D model from CGTrader.
- Users must 3D print and/or post process the model, filming the process.
- Users must upload the video to YouTube and link the 3D model used in the video description.
- CGTrader must be mentioned in the title along with the hashtag #CGTraderPrintChallenge.
- You can not infringe third party or copyrighted content.
Partners
Below is the information about sponsors and the products that are giveaways for the challenge.
FormFutura: With a commitment to sustainability and quality, FormFutura stands out in the world of 3D printing materials. They offer a diverse range of high-quality filaments that cater to various creative needs, from standard PLA to advanced composites. FormFutura's participation brings an exciting dimension to the challenge and we are thrilled to have them as a partner.
Prusa: A leader in the 3D printing industry, Prusa is celebrated for its innovative and reliable 3D printers. Known for their precision and ease of use, Prusa's products are a favorite among enthusiasts and professionals alike. We are thrilled to have Prusa's support, expertise and involvement in our 3D Printing Video Challenge.
Judging
The judging of the challenge is supervised by CGTrader staff. Winners will be chosen following the requirements below:
Judging for the 3D PRINTING Video Challenge will be conducted by CGTrader staff and our partners from Prusa and FormFutura. Winners will be selected based on the following criteria:
- Print Quality: Looking for prints with smooth surfaces, crisp details, and solid structure.
- Creative Touch: We encourage personalization and creative modifications to your model.
- Color and Finish: Impress us with your painting or finishing skills and techniques.
- Innovation: Show off unique uses of materials or printing methods.
- Community Engagement: The response your video receives (likes, comments, etc.) may also be considered.
The focus is on fun, learning, and exploring the limits of 3D printing creativity!
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