CG Architectural Details Challenge

Awards & Prizes

There will be 2 winner categories for CG Architectural Details Challenge. Awards will be given for the best 3D CG Model or the visualization uploaded during the challenge period.

Best CG Architectural Details Model

For the 1st place of CG Architectural Details Challenge

• $250 render fee by Fox Renderfarm
• HDRI Studio Pack by Greyscalegorilla
• Metropolitan pack by Video copilot
• Computer bounded license by Brighter 3D
• Annual VIP club membership by Landscape Architects Network
• 1 year of Substance Live by Allegorithmic
• Half-year professional account by 3D Wayfinder

For the 1st runner-up of CG Architectural Details Challenge

• $200 render fee by Fox Renderfarm
• Signal Cinema4D plugin by Greyscalegorilla
• Annual VIP club membership by Landscape Architects Network
• 6 months of Substance Live by Allegorithmic
• Half-year professional account by 3D Wayfinder

For the 2nd runner-up of CG Architectural Details Challenge

• $200 render fee by Fox Renderfarm
• Signal Cinema4D plugin by Greyscalegorilla
• Annual VIP club membership by Landscape Architects Network
• 6 months of Substance Live by Allegorithmic
• Half-year professional account by 3D Wayfinder

Best CG Architectural Details Portfolio

For the 1st place winner of portfolio category

• $250 render fee by Fox Renderfarm
• HDRI Studio Pack by Greyscalegorilla
• Metropolitan pack by Video copilot
• Computer bounded license by Brighter 3D
• Annual VIP club membership by Landscape Architects Network
• 1 year of Substance Live by Allegorithmic
• Half-year professional account by 3D Wayfinder

For the runner-up of portfolio category

• $200 render fee by Fox Renderfarm
• Signal Cinema4D plugin by Greyscalegorilla
• Annual VIP club membership by Landscape Architects Network
• 6 months of Substance Live by Allegorithmic
• Half-year professional account by 3D Wayfinder

Things you must know

• CG Architectural Details Challenge will run from the 2nd of August to the 17th of October.
• When uploading your entry be sure to check the Architectural Details Checkbox to get your model tagged and counted to the challenge.
• Cool renderings are optional but we will definitely consider this when judging.
• Only 3D models uploaded in the period from the 2nd of August to the 17th of October will be treated as valid entries.

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.
• The challenge is open to everyone, including teams, legal entities and people from all over the world.
• You can have as many entry models as you want. By uploading 6 or more entry models you are eligible to enter Portfolio category too.
• 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.

CG Architectural Details Challenge Partners

Fox Renderfarm

FoxRenderFarm is Rayvision’s overseas subsidiary cloud render platform. It is one of the leading online render farms in the industry. Rayvision Inc. is a global technology company specialized in distributed computing and cloud computing services for rendering in entertainment industry.

Video copilot

Video Copilot is a collaborative resource for training, design tools and artists.

Metropolitan pack have been designed to work with numerous 3D programs from a single product.

Allegorithmic

Allegorithmic develops the new generation of 3D painting and texturing software: Substance Painter, Substance Designer and Substance B2M. Constantly on the edge of innovation, Substance technologies empower 3D creators and integrate naturally into production pipelines.

Substance Live payment plan brings you all the benefits of a rent-to-own system. As a Substance Live user, you will: 1. Always use the latest versions of our whole software suite. 2. Convert the amounts you paid into definitive licenses. 3. Pause and resume your payments, anytime.

Greyscalegorilla

Greyscalegorilla is an active community and resource for training and tools for creative types.

Signal is a new Cinema 4D plugin from Greyscalegorilla that allows for easy procedural animation for any parameter inside of Cinema 4D without using the timeline.

HDRI Studio Pack lets you add perfect Global Illumination lighting and reflections to your scenes with ease.Over 70 custom made HDRI studio images and custom HDR rigs were made to light your scenes, animations and products.

Landscape Architects Network

Landscape Architects Network inspires you to get out of your building and into the landscape, we have created a website that reveals great outdoor spaces from around the world, looking at how people use them, appreciate them and love them.

3D Wayfinder

Thanks to powerful API and open architecture, it is possible to use 3D Wayfinder in other areas and applications including architecture and real estate, building automation, simulations etc.

Brighter 3D

Brighter3D SketchUp rendering plugin combines unique noiseless rendering technology, with easy to learn and use powerful interface for the beginner and advanced user.

Best CG Architectural Details Challenge Models

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

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 lose the copyright.

How can I participate in the challenge?

Design a great looking 3D model for the 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 2nd of August to the 17th of October 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.