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Luxion, creators of the KeyShot 3D rendering and animation software are teaming up with GrabCAD for...
This time we're teaming up with the GrabCAD community for a friendly competition! Yes, the GrabCAD community and the KeyShot community are going head-to-head to see which can submit the most creative, high-quality renderings possible.
The theme of this rendering competition is ENGINES. GrabCAD is filled with amazing models and many in the Engine category are among the most interesting and detailed. A rendering of any Engine model may be submitted for the contest. We'll have three winners. One for best rendering, one for best animation and one for best student rendering. The best rendering and best animation wins a seat of KeyShot Pro with Animation, the best student entry receives a KeyShot education license. All will receive the enduring admiration of the KeyShot crew and community!
Engines come in all shapes and sizes, from two-stroke lawnmower engines and outboard boat motors to massive truck and commercial airliner engines. Your goal? Create the most stunning 3D rendering or animation of an engine, any type for any type of plane, train, boat, automobile or equipment.
With your submission, it's nice to know what work went into your rendering or animation! Tell us what modeling software or other tools are used. If post editing is done, show a before and after. It's always interesting to see!
You may also choose to use another Engine model from GrabCAD: http://grabcad.com/library/most-commented?query=engine
Note: For a KeyShot trial without watermarked renderings, email license@luxion.com with "KeyShot 3D Rendering Contest (GrabCAD)" in the subject line. You will receive a 15-day license for use in the contest.
Luxion and GrabCAD retain the right to use any image or animation submitted for purposes of promotion and marketing. All rights to the image belong to the person creating the image and attribution will be given when an image is used. Additional requests for use of model or images may be requested of the user via email.
Thank you to Stefan Varga for challenge picture.
Create a captivating 3D rendering or animation of an Engine model
Rendering and/or animation must be done in KeyShot (any version)
Upload rendering on your profile in GrabCAD
Be sure to give credit to the creator of the model you use
Screenshots or fully rendered images are fine
Uploading CAD files of rendered models without permission to your GrabCAD profile is not allowed
The submissions will be judged on realism, creativity and composition
The competition is open to everyone
Team entries are welcome. In case of team win, prize money will be transferred to team leader who is solely responsible for splitting it among team members
You may submit several renderings
Tag your rendering with “keyshotrendering” when uploading it to GrabCAD
All renderings have to be public
KeyShot Pro with Animation (total value $5,000) for best rendering and animation
KeyShot Pro with Animation (total value $2,500)
KeyShot Pro with Animation (total value $2,500)
KeyShot Education
KeyShot T shirts
Submissions will be judged by GrabCAD and KeyShot staff on three criteria: realism, creativity and composition.
Luxion specializes in advancing state of the art technology for computer based lighting simulations.
We are a leading developer of advanced 3D rendering, animation and lighting technology with expert knowledge in areas related to daylighting (atmospheric scattering), light scattering by materials (BRDF and BSSRDF models), light transport algorithms such as photon mapping, and realtime rendering technology. We offer consulting and develop proprietary applications and libraries for customers in need for software capable of precisely calculating the scattering of light in complex 3D environments.
KeyShot® is the first realtime ray tracing and global illumination program that uses a physically correct rendering engine certified by the CIE (International Commission on Illumination). Addressing the visualization needs of designers, engineers, marketing professionals, photographers and CG specialists, KeyShot breaks down the complexity of creating photographic images and animations from 3D digital data.
Josh Mings
Kaspar KiisHave an awesome idea for this competition? Want to win cool prizes? Sign-up now to upload your entries.
If you don't receive the email within an hour (and you've checked your Spam folder), email us as confirmation@grabcad.com.
45 comments
KeyShot almost 13 years ago
Thanks! Let us know if you have any questions!
Pierre almost 13 years ago
cooool. thanks for this challenge !
KeyShot almost 13 years ago
Correct, KeyShot needs to be used for this. You can email license@luxion.com with "KeyShot 3D Rendering Contest (GrabCAD)" in the subject line and receive a 15-day license for use in the contest.
Tomas almost 13 years ago
I like this challenge! :) I think I have something to show :)
Aykut Dana almost 13 years ago
to make your own engine follow the tutorial http://grabcad.com/questions/tutorial-how-to-make-engine-part-1
William almost 13 years ago
Oooo yeah YeeeHaaaaa I will need to take a day off work for this one but Aheeee heeee haa!!! will be well worth it KEYSHOT :) ROCKs
JF Brandon almost 13 years ago
Just a reminder, you have to render ENGINES, not Cars.
CCG almost 13 years ago
almost all engines from grabcad have good quality rendering...is going to be a real challenge for us....thank god for these realy good challenges
Romano Gaspari almost 13 years ago
Who give me the engine model?
CCG almost 13 years ago
you can choose from the library what engine you want
Pierre almost 13 years ago
can we add several engine on one render ?
KeyShot almost 13 years ago
@Romano any engine model may be used. See here: http://grabcad.com/library/most-commented?query=engine
@Pierre Yes! Be as creative as you want. multiple engines, an engine in a car, a flying engine shooting flames ;) all up too you.
Pierre almost 13 years ago
=) thanks.
William almost 13 years ago
Can we also use Photoshop for post production work? Or is this just a 100% Keysot render!!! :P
KeyShot almost 13 years ago
Post production work is fine. You may want to provide the before and after. It's always interesting to see and hear about the process! Thanks!
William almost 13 years ago
Nice one KS Crew thanx for the info :P I shall do :P
andiesanchez almost 13 years ago
i've already got the licence and keyshot download file, but why when i render a part, there is watermark in final rendering?
Manolis Theofilos almost 13 years ago
Can we render a model engine like this:
Model Engine
Or we need a full scale model?
Pierre almost 13 years ago
we can use photoshop ? :/ but the render will be better if photoshop is use for post production. not use only keyshot ?
KeyShot almost 13 years ago
It is fine to do post production. We just ask that the before and after be shown. That said, if the model is completely rendered in KeyShot would carry some weight with the judges.
Tomas almost 13 years ago
Can I use some company logo on/in models or picture?
Tomas almost 13 years ago
I used logo in my render: Boat engine
Can I to do that or not? :) I don't know, use some logo in this challange, is good or not? :) If not - I quick remove logo :))
bklebel almost 13 years ago
Anyone else having issues with watermarks showing up on their keyshot trial renders?
William almost 13 years ago
What font is used for the word Keyshot? :P
KeyShot almost 13 years ago
@bklebel The trials will have watermarks. to have it removed for the contest. email license@luxion.com with "KeyShot 3D Rendering Contest (GrabCAD)" in the subject line. You will receive a 15-day license for use in the contest.
KeyShot almost 13 years ago
@William Hi, the KeyShot logo uses the Calibri Bold font.
William almost 13 years ago
Thank you KS Crew for the fast and prompt replay back.
:P
William almost 13 years ago
Hi KS Crew what font is the word shots in (( The Keys to amazing shots? )) Thank you. :P
William almost 13 years ago
Oppss (( The Key to amazing shots )) :P
Fahad Rafi Butt almost 13 years ago
would gas turbines work? they are engines too ;)
Mauricio Karsten almost 13 years ago
I received a 15-day license for use in the contest, but it still rendering keyshot's whatermarks!
Fahad Rafi Butt almost 13 years ago
when the results be announced?
Kaspar Kiis almost 13 years ago
@Fahad challenge is still running but the winners will be announced during one month after the end of competition but still asap.
KeyShot almost 13 years ago
@Fahad Hi Fahad, yes Gas turbine engines are fine too, The challenge ends this Saturday, July 7th. Thanks!
Carlos Fuentes almost 13 years ago
Does the challenge end tonight at 12:00 or tomorrow night at 12:00?
Fahad Rafi Butt almost 13 years ago
last night i'd say,, 4 hours according to Pakistani time,, +5 GMT :)
Zabiee almost 13 years ago
Ohh its over en...
gee almost 13 years ago
it's still 44 mins to go...but after uploading my pic & refresh the page my renderings not shown on the entry list...
Surajmal almost 13 years ago
I can't see my model in entry list, here is the link
KeyShot 3D Rendering Competition
Santosh Parsekar almost 13 years ago
I cant see my entry in the list ,
Keyshot rendering challenge entry3
KeyShot almost 13 years ago
Don't worry, the entries have shown up and we'll be sure to make sure they've all been counted! Thanks everyone for participating in this challenge! We'll be announcing the winner Thursday, July 12th.
Kaspar Kiis almost 13 years ago
Can everybody please take another look if their entry is listed in http://grabcad.com/challenges/keyshot-3d-rendering-competition/entries If no, please send me an e-mail to kaspar@grabcad.com We are going to start selecting the winners on 10.07.12 and will announce them during one month but still asap.
tris.d almost 13 years ago
I propose a new challenge.
This time Keyshot selects the exclusive model for the challenge.
The one who makes the most amazing shot and/or animation of the model wins!
KeyShot almost 13 years ago
Love it Tris! We're definitely planning more contests in the future.
Arturo Arturo over 1 year ago
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