CG Aliens in Space Challenge

CG Aliens in Space Challenge

Is there life on Mars or are we alone in the entire universe? There are thousands of UFO stories and aliens being spotted around the world every day... are all of them pure lies? And what about the future? Will those creatures (if they exist?!) live among us and become part of our society?

These questions have been tackled in various sci-fi movies, games and books about alien attacks and invasions. However, fantasy films aren't the only factors making us doubt our fact-based reality. "I think we're going to have strong indications of life beyond Earth within a decade, and I think we're going to have definitive evidence within 20 to 30 years," says NASA chief scientist Ellen Stofan and - you will agree - he is pretty convincing. Or at least a little bit more realistic.

Inspired by the numerous sources of alien-focused discussions, we got curious to know how CG designers imagine aliens and interpret this challenge theme. Its title indicates what we're looking for: show us fictional creatures from the planets existing in space (or inside your head, for that matter), design their spaceships or other spacecraft helping them to travel from one planet to another, and construct their living environment in 3D. Let's inject some 3D fantasies into this alien story.

Surprise us and our sponsors Cheetah3D, LightWave 3D Group and RebusFarm by creating totally new worlds with living yet undiscovered creatures!

Participation
Challenge ended on: 2015-10-06 23:59:59 UTC

Entries

Below are the top quality models that were participating in this challenge.

-40%
$38.00 off
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  • PBR
Spaceships Vol-12 3D asset VR / AR ready
 
$57.00
$95.00
-40%
max, obj, fbx, mtl
-30%
$19.50 off
  • Lowpoly
  • PBR
3D asset Alien Vegetation collection 1
 
$45.50
$65.00
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-30%
$15.60 off
  • Lowpoly
  • PBR
3D model Alien Plant Fern Type 6
 
$36.40
$52.00
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-30%
$28.47 off
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  • Animated
  • Lowpoly
  • PBR
Spaceships Essential Pack - game models animated
 
$66.43
$94.90
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fbx, uasset, ma, mb, mel
  • Lowpoly
  • PBR
3D asset SF Fighter RK2
 
$8.00
max, obj, fbx, mtl
  • Lowpoly
  • PBR
SF Fighter RX2 3D model
 
$16.00
max, obj, fbx, mtl
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$34.50 off
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3D model Three Asteroids
 
$34.50
$69.00
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max, obj, fbx, ztl, zbp and more
  • Lowpoly
  • PBR
SciFi Frigate G2 3D model
 
$15.00
max, obj, fbx, mtl
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$28.00 off
    3D model Earth Orbital 3 Space Station
     
    $41.99
    $69.99
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    $34.50 off
      fi Alien Spaceship 3D model
       
      $34.50
      $69.00
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      obj, fbx, blend, mtl
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      $19.50 off
        Throne room 3D model exterior
         
        $45.50
        $65.00
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        max, fbx
        $29.90
        max, obj, blend, mtl
        • Lowpoly
        • PBR
        3D asset low-poly Repair drone Mk2
         
        $12.00
        max, obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl
        -30%
        $18.00 off
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        • Animated
        • Lowpoly
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        Swordfish monoracer 3D asset
         
        $42.00
        $60.00
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        fbx, ma, mb
        $29.90
        max, blend
        -40%
        $28.00 off
        • Lowpoly
        USNF Lazarus Spaceship with full Interior 3D asset
         
        $41.99
        $69.99
        -40%
        max, obj, fbx, mtl, mud
        -30%
        $29.70 off
          3D Star Wars Kylo Ren TIE silencer
           
          $69.30
          $99.00
          -30%
          max, obj, fbx, mtl, blend
          $10.10
          obj, fbx, ma, mb, mtl
          -40%
          $28.00 off
            Icarus Orbital - Space Station 3D model
             
            $41.99
            $69.99
            -40%
            obj, fbx, mtl, vue
            • Lowpoly
            Scout space-ship RS-1 3D asset
             
            $10.00
            max, obj, fbx, mtl, dae
            -40%
            $20.00 off
              3D CDF Assault Frigate - Nexus
               
              $29.99
              $49.99
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              obj, fbx, mtl
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              $20.00 off
              • Lowpoly
              3D model NASA Orion SLS Space Launch System with capsule 1
               
              $20.00
              $40.00
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              obj, mtl, blend
              -40%
              $28.00 off
              • Lowpoly
              3D model Modular Moon And Mars Base
               
              $41.99
              $69.99
              -40%
              obj, fbx, mtl, vue, pz3 and more
              $10.10
              obj, fbx, ma, mb, mtl
              -50%
              $99.50 off
              • PBR
              3D cg-space-challenge Alcyone HMG 15 Z
               
              $99.50
              $199.00
              -50%
              obj, fbx, blend, mtl, stl
              -30%
              $30.00 off
              • Lowpoly
              25 Space Rock Suiseki Collection 3D asset
               
              $69.99
              $99.99
              -30%
              fbx, tbscene, tbmat
              $10.00
              max, obj, fbx, mtl
              • Lowpoly
              Crystal Rock Layerd Decoration Suiseki 3D model realtime
               
              $19.99
              obj, fbx, tbscene, tbmat, mtl
              • Lowpoly
              SciFi Destroyer G4 3D asset
               
              $15.00
              max, obj, fbx, mtl
              -30%
              $29.70 off
              • Rigged
              3D Iron Man Mark XLVI RIGGED
               
              $69.30
              $99.00
              -30%
              max, obj, fbx, mtl
              • Lowpoly
              • PBR
              Armored Alien LowPoly 3D model
               
              $15.00
              fbx
              • PBR
              Stone Golem 3D
               
              $19.00
              max, obj, fbx, mtl
              -50%
              $14.50 off
              • Rigged
              • Animated
              3D model Demogorgon alien creature with horns and claws
               
              $14.50
              $29.00
              -50%
              max, obj, fbx, mtl, stl
              • Lowpoly
              • PBR
              3D model Spaceship Enkar Republic Scout Zarthak
               
              $13.00
              obj, fbx, mtl, unitypackage, prefab
              • Lowpoly
              • PBR
              Spaceship Enkar Republic Modular Fighter Weapons 3D model
               
              $15.00
              obj, fbx, mtl, unitypackage, prefab
              -40%
              $10.00 off
              • Lowpoly
              • PBR
              3D asset Stylized Planets 01
               
              $15.00
              $25.00
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              obj, fbx, blend, mtl
              -50%
              $25.00 off
                Sentinel 5-P - ESA pollution monitoring 3D model
                 
                $25.00
                $50.00
                -50%
                fbx, c4d
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                $12.50 off
                • PBR
                Ultra High Deffinition Earth 3D
                 
                $12.50
                $24.99
                -50%
                obj, fbx, 3ds, blend, stl and more
                $15.00
                max, fbx, ztl, zbp
                • Lowpoly
                3D model Cartoon Rocket Ship V1
                 
                $19.00
                obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl, c4d
                -40%
                $28.00 off
                • Lowpoly
                Explorer Class Space ship 3D asset
                 
                $41.99
                $69.99
                -40%
                obj, fbx, mtl, vue
                $9.00
                obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl, blend and more
                -50%
                $10.00 off
                • Lowpoly
                Cross Christ 3D asset
                 
                $10.00
                $20.00
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                obj, 3ds, lwo, lw, lws and more
                -40%
                $20.00 off
                • Lowpoly
                3D asset Heavy Space Fighter
                 
                $29.99
                $49.99
                -40%
                obj, fbx, mtl, vue
                -30%
                $20.70 off
                • Rigged
                3D AT-M6 Star Wars All Terrain MegaCaliber Six RIGGED
                 
                $48.30
                $69.00
                -30%
                max, obj, fbx, mtl
                $7.00
                max, obj, mtl
                -40%
                $10.00 off
                • Lowpoly
                • PBR
                3D asset Stylized Planets 03
                 
                $15.00
                $25.00
                -40%
                obj, fbx, mtl, blend
                $5.00
                obj, fbx, mtl, ztl, zbp
                $10.00
                max
                • Lowpoly
                Table in the office 3D model
                 
                Free
                max, obj, fbx, mtl
                • Lowpoly
                3D model Grey Stylized Mountain
                 
                $19.99
                obj, fbx, mtl, tbscene, tbmat
                • Lowpoly
                rocks desert 3D asset
                 
                $3.00
                obj, mtl
                • Lowpoly
                • PBR
                Spaceship Enkar Republic Frigate Cerrthal 3D asset
                 
                $15.00
                obj, fbx, mtl, unitypackage, prefab
                • Lowpoly
                • PBR
                Spaceship Enkar Republic Gunboat 3D asset
                 
                $13.00
                obj, fbx, mtl, unitypackage, prefab
                • Lowpoly
                • PBR
                Spaceship Enkar Republic Bomber Tuulon 3D asset low-poly
                 
                $13.00
                obj, fbx, mtl, unitypackage, prefab
                -30%
                $8.10 off
                • Lowpoly
                3D asset Low Poly Cartoony Space Colony Pack
                 
                $18.90
                $27.00
                -30%
                obj, fbx, 3ds, blend, dae and more
                $5.00
                max, obj, fbx, mtl
                -50%
                $20.00 off
                  3D model Medical Space Station
                   
                  $20.00
                  $40.00
                  -50%
                  obj, fbx, blend, mtl
                  -50%
                  $16.50 off
                  • Animated
                  Black hole absorbs star in deep space 3D model
                   
                  $16.50
                  $33.00
                  -50%
                  max, obj, fbx, mtl
                  $15.00
                  max, obj, fbx, mtl
                  $8.99
                  obj, mtl
                  $9.00
                  max, obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl
                  • Rigged
                  • Animated
                  • Lowpoly
                  3DRT - Mech Crawlers Pack animated
                   
                  $19.00
                  max, fbx, 3ds, ms3d, w3d and more
                  -50%
                  $49.26 off
                  • Rigged
                  • Animated
                  • Lowpoly
                  animated 3DRT - Toonpets aliens2
                   
                  $49.26
                  $98.51
                  -50%
                  max, fbx, dts, b3d, ma and more
                  • Lowpoly
                  • PBR
                  3D model Spaceship Enkar Republic Interceptor Larham
                   
                  $13.00
                  obj, fbx, mtl, unitypackage, prefab
                  -40%
                  $10.12 off
                  • Rigged
                  • Animated
                  Super Hero 3D asset
                   
                  $15.17
                  $25.29
                  -40%
                  max, fbx
                  -40%
                  $28.00 off
                    ATV - MR5 - Moon Buggy 3D colony
                     
                    $41.99
                    $69.99
                    -40%
                    obj, fbx, mtl
                    • Lowpoly
                    • PBR
                    3D model Spaceship Enkar Republic Cannonboat Sirtok
                     
                    $13.00
                    obj, fbx, mtl, unitypackage, prefab
                    -40%
                    $10.00 off
                    • Lowpoly
                    • PBR
                    3D asset Stylized Planets 02
                     
                    $15.00
                    $25.00
                    -40%
                    obj, fbx, blend, mtl
                    • Lowpoly
                    3D asset Washbasin Formy
                     
                    $5.00
                    max, obj, fbx, mtl
                    • Lowpoly
                    Orange Wood Rock 3D asset
                     
                    $19.99
                    obj, fbx, tbscene, tbmat, mtl
                    • Lowpoly
                    3D model Marble Vain Cliff Mountain Hill
                     
                    $19.99
                    obj, fbx, tbscene, tbmat, mtl
                    -30%
                    $20.70 off
                      AT-M6 Star Wars All Terrain MegaCaliber Six 3D
                       
                      $48.30
                      $69.00
                      -30%
                      max, obj, fbx, mtl, stl
                      $7.00
                      max, obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl
                      • Rigged
                      • Animated
                      • Lowpoly
                      Alien Toon Animated 3D asset game-ready
                       
                      $20.00
                      max
                      • Lowpoly
                      3D model low-poly Orange Strata Rock
                       
                      $19.99
                      obj, fbx, tbscene, tbmat, mtl
                      $17.00
                      obj, fbx, 3ds, blend, mtl and more
                      -50%
                      $12.50 off
                        finalizer 3D model Star Destroyer
                         
                        $12.50
                        $25.00
                        -50%
                        max
                        -50%
                        $15.00 off
                          War - Darksiders 3D model character-challenge
                           
                          $15.00
                          $30.00
                          -50%
                          obj, mtl
                          • Lowpoly
                          • PBR
                          rigged Alien Lizard Crab Game Model
                           
                          $7.00
                          fbx, tbscene, tbmat
                          • Lowpoly
                          Flame Rock 3D model
                           
                          $19.99
                          obj, fbx, tbscene, tbmat, mtl
                          $12.00
                          max, fbx
                          • Lowpoly
                          • PBR
                          Rebelhunter 3D asset
                           
                          $15.00
                          obj, fbx, mtl
                          • Lowpoly
                          Decor 3D model realtime
                           
                          $7.00
                          3ds, lwo, lw, lws
                          • Lowpoly
                          Nibiru Planet 3D model low-poly
                           
                          $15.00
                          max, obj, fbx, 3ds, c4d and more
                          • Lowpoly
                          3D asset Grey Stylized Rock
                           
                          $19.99
                          obj, fbx, tbscene, tbmat, mtl
                          -50%
                          $25.00 off
                          • Lowpoly
                          rigged realtime Sea Creature - Alien Game Model
                           
                          $25.00
                          $50.00
                          -50%
                          obj, fbx, mtl
                          $9.00
                          max, obj, fbx, mtl
                          • Lowpoly
                          Orange Jade Rock 3D asset game-ready
                           
                          $19.99
                          obj, fbx, tbscene, tbmat, mtl
                          $4.00
                          obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl, dae and more
                          $5.00
                          max
                          • Lowpoly
                          LowPoly Three Stage Rocket 3D asset
                           
                          $7.99
                          obj, fbx, 3ds, blend, dae and more
                          -50%
                          $22.50 off
                          • Rigged
                          • Animated
                          3D model Wolkswagen Old Beetle
                           
                          $22.50
                          $45.00
                          -50%
                          blend
                          -30%
                          $59.70 off
                            3D Star Wars Last Jedi collection
                             
                            $139.30
                            $199.00
                            -30%
                            max, obj, fbx, mtl
                            • Lowpoly
                            3D model Pearl Brick Decoration Rock
                             
                            $19.99
                            obj, fbx, tbscene, tbmat, mtl
                            $9.00
                            max, obj, fbx, 3ds, dae and more
                            -50%
                            $15.00 off
                              3D model Alien OBJ
                               
                              $15.00
                              $30.00
                              -50%
                              obj, mtl
                              • Lowpoly
                              3D model Pointy Marble Mountain Rock
                               
                              $19.99
                              obj, fbx, mtl, tbscene, tbmat
                              • Lowpoly
                              Low Poly ISS Model international space station game-ready
                               
                              $10.00
                              obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl, blend and more
                              • Lowpoly
                              Large Overhanging Green and White Rock 3D model
                               
                              $19.99
                              obj, fbx, tbscene, tbmat, mtl
                              • Lowpoly
                              3D model Pearl Covered Mountain
                               
                              $19.99
                              obj, fbx, tbscene, tbmat, mtl
                              -40%
                              $13.00 off
                              • Rigged
                              • Animated
                              Captain James Animated 3D asset
                               
                              $19.51
                              $32.51
                              -40%
                              max, fbx, bip, ksp
                              • Lowpoly
                              3D asset low-poly Robot futuristic
                               
                              $5.00
                              max

                              Awards & Prizes

                              There are two categories of awards in this challenge. Both of them will have one winner and two runner-ups.

                              Best 'Aliens in Space' Model

                              The award will be given for the best 3D CG model or visualization uploaded during the challenge period.

                              For the 1st place winner
                              For the 1st runner-up
                              For the 2nd runner-up

                              Best 'Aliens in Space' portfolio

                              The award will be given for the best 3D CG models or visualizations uploaded during the challenge period.

                              For the 1st place winner

                              Terms & Conditions

                              In order to qualify for the prize winnings, you must agree to terms & conditions.

                              Things you must know
                              • 3D CG 'Aliens in Space' Challenge will run from the 30th of July, 2015, to the 6th of October, 2015.
                              • When uploading your entry be sure to check "space-challenge" to get your model tagged and counted to the challenge.
                              • Cool renderings are optional but we will definitely consider this when judging.
                              Things you should know
                              • Designs uploaded to the gallery are not treated as valid entries.
                              • Upon joining this challenge, you agree that your rendering scene might be used by sponsors for marketing (non commercial!) purposes.
                              • You can have as many entry models as you want. By uploading more than 8 entry models you are eligible to enter Portfolio category too.
                              • The challenge is open to everyone, including teams, legal entities and people from all over the world.
                              • Participating in the challenge and uploading 3D models to CGTrader platform is free of charge.
                              • All the entries must be original and not derivable.
                              • Employees and relatives of CGTrader and sponsor teams are not allowed to participate in this challenge.
                              • Any existing taxes or duties must be paid by the winner. CGTrader is not responsible for any illegal actions taken by the prize winners.
                              • We are independent sheriffs of this challenge, so stick to the rules and don't do anything stupid.
                              • Got some questions? Have suggestions? Check for FAQ or drop us a line at info@cgtrader.com.

                              Judging

                              The judging of the challenge is supervised by CGTrader staff. Winners will be chosen following the requirements below:

                              Best 3D 'Aliens in Space' Challenge Model

                              • Quality of the model
                              • Uniqueness, innovation, and general achievement in design of the model
                              • Clear and attractive presentation on CGTrader.com

                              Best 3D 'Aliens in Space' Portfolio

                              • Quality of the portfolio
                              • Uniqueness, innovation, and general achievement in design of the portfolio
                              • Clear and attractive presentation on CGTrader.com

                              Frequently Asked Questions

                              Please go through these questions before contacting us

                              Do I need to upload files or only images of my 3D design?

                              You need to upload files and images of your 3D design in order to participate in the challenge.


                              I don't want to put my entry model for sale. Do you have any suggestions?

                              Does earning money from your digital files sounds like a bad idea? Just try to put higher price on it, let's say 300 USD.


                              I don't want to loose copyrights on my model after it is sold.

                              There are General, Editorial and Custom licenses for you to choose under which you want to operate. Individuals or companies which bought your model can't use it for commercial purposes if it hasn't been changed. So no worries - you won't loose the copyright.


                              How can I participate in the challenge?

                              Design awesome 3D model for 3D 'Aliens in Space' Challenge and upload it to CGTrader.


                              What if I put the required tag on my already published 3D model on CGTrader - do you treat it as a valid entry?

                              No. Only 3D models uploaded in the period from the 30th of July to the 6th of October 2015 will be treated as valid entries.


                              Do free 3D models participate in the challenge?

                              Yes, absolutely. Sharing artwork is always appreciated in the community.


                              Can I enter with 3D models which participated in other challenges elsewhere?

                              Yes. There are no restrictions on publishing and selling your models elsewhere.


                              Do price tags play any importance when entries are being judged?

                              No. But do not forget that the prices are always judged by the customers.


                              I want to participate in the challenge so I am going to delete my already uploaded models and upload them again to meet the "publishing period" requirement. Can I do that?

                              No. We are tracking every deleted and uploaded model, so it is useless to drive-through our requirements of the challenge.

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