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Renderotica's 2024 Year's End Render Contest - December 6, 2024 - January 3, 2025

12/6/2024 11:38:11 PM by Communications
(Edited: 1/9/2025 11:58:22 AM)
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Renderotica's 2024 Year's End Render Contest

Renderotica's Year's End Render Contest

Wishes by the Firelight

The room glowed with the warm hues of the season—golden light from the fireplace danced on the rich wooden walls, its flickers casting shadows over the festive tree adorned with glittering ornaments. Stockings hung from the mantle with promises of surprises yet to come, while crimson curtains, reminiscent of a grand theatre, framed the scene like a stage awaiting its star.

And there she was.

She stood at the heart of it all, her jet-black hair cascading over one shoulder, the faintest hint of a grin on her lips—a smile that whispered of secrets and unspoken desires. Her bare skin caught the fire’s glow, and though turned away, the slight tilt of her head and the sparkle in her eye made it impossible to look away. She wasn’t just enjoying the warmth of the fire; she was daring you to dream.

This holiday season, the room isn’t the only thing glowing with possibilities. Perhaps it’s the joy of Christmas morning, the thrill of a New Year’s Eve kiss, or the way one single wish—bold and secret—can suddenly come true. What will your wish look like this year? In Renderotica’s 2024 Year's End Render Contest, running now through the holidays, it’s your chance to capture the magic, seduction, and spirit of the season. Whether it’s a holiday fantasy or a sultry celebration, let your imagination gift-wrap your creativity into a winning masterpiece.

Dream it. Render it. Make it unforgettable. The firelight’s waiting.

 

This season, we invite you to capture your own vision of the magic, seduction and spirit of the Year's End

Running from

December 6, 2024 until January 3, 2025

This contest is your chance to show off your most seductive, daring, or romantic creations. Play with light, shadow, magic, and mystery, and bring your dreams to life.

Enter now for a chance to win and let your imagination take the spotlight!

We always have a theme and this contest is no different. 

This Render Contest is about

Wishes and Dreams

Your Wishes and Dreams for the Year's End Season are waiting to be told!
 

 
Enter and Win - Prize Details
HOW TO ENTER

Upload your image using the Gallery Submissions link in your Account menu. Follow the instructions for uploading your image and add to the Contest Gallery "2024 Year's End Contest" under the Categories tab.

CONTEST GALLERY

Watch the Contest Gallery as Submissions come in and see the amazing creations by other artists. Be sure to bookmark the gallery and check back often!

VIEW CONTEST GALLERY
PRIZE DETAILS

Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place, as well as two honorable mention prizes, as determined by the panel of judges described below. These prizes will consist of the following: 

FIRST PLACE: 
$300 Store Credit + 3,000 Points* 
Plus 3 Months Premier Advantage**  

SECOND PLACE: 
$150 Store Credit + 2,000 Points* 
Plus 3 Month Premier Advantage**  

THIRD PLACE: 
$75 Store Credit + 1,000 Points* 
Plus 3 Month Premier Advantage**

HONOURABLE MENTIONS:
Two honourable mention prizes include 500 Points* each    

*Store Credit and Points can be used to purchase products from both CGbytes.com and Renderotique.com through the Renderotica.com catalog and affiliate shopping carts. You can always check your Credit Balance here. https://www.renderotica.com/account/catalog/credit

**Premier Advantage membership available on Renderotica.com and CGbytes.com only.

CONTEST RULES
  1. All entries posted into the Contest Gallery must adhere to Renderotica’s Community Policies and Terms of Service.
  2. Participants enter the Contest by posting their Submissions into the specified Contest Gallery.
  3. Participants are allowed to submit a maximum of TWO (2) ENTRIES. Participants who submit more than two entries, including those who submit under more than one username, will have all entries disqualified and removed from the Contest Gallery.
  4. Submission requirements:
    1. All Submissions must adhere to the Contest Theme.
    2. Submissions can be of any media and must be the original work created by the contest participant.
    3. AI generated Submissions WILL NOT be considered for prizes as Renderotica's Render Contests are to reward participant skills in creativity, technical ability, posing, material use, lighting and composition.
    4. Submissions must be new and may not be presently posted in any other gallery.
    5. Image size restrictions are the same as the main gallery.
  5. The contest shall begin on Friday, December 6th 2024 and shall end at approximately 11:59 p.m. (EST) on Friday, January 3rd, 2025. All times will be Eastern Standard Time (UTC-05:00).

    The contest will be officially opened and closed with opening and closing images in the Contest Gallery posted by the Community Manager. Submissions posted prior to the Opening Post or after the Closing Post will not be considered for the contest and will be moved to the main community gallery by our contest moderators.
  6. Prizes will be awarded on the merit of individual entries, but no single Participant shall be selected for more than one winning place (either First, Second, Third or Honorable Mentions).
  7. Prize winners will be announced on or before Friday, January 17th, 2025 in a General Discussions Forum thread and blog post on Renderotica.com. In addition, prize winners may also be listed in our email newsletter. All prizes will be awarded to the winners’ accounts within 72 hours of the announcement and may also be contacted by Private Message on Renderotica or by direct email.
  8. This contest is not open to the judges, or the administrators or moderators of Renderotica or any individual offering any prizes used for the contest.
JUDGING INFO

The contest will be judged by a panel of judges selected by Renderotica. All judges’ decisions regarding entry deletions, winner status, and all other aspects of this contest are final and not open to debate or negotiation. Judges will decide on the winners based on (in no particular order):

Adherence to the theme
Composition
Posing
Lighting/Materials

CLAIMING A PRIZE
  1. Notification of winners and prizes will be by posted in the General Discussions Forum on or before  Friday, January 17th, 2025 by midnight, EST as well as a mini-thread in the Contest Forum and blog entry.
  2. Any contest announcements or updates will be posted on this Contest page. It is the responsibility of all contestants to stay updated of Contest Rules and status.
  3. Prizes will be awarded within 72 hours of the winners being announced.
  4. Store Credit prizes can only be redeemed for purchases through CGbytes.com or Renderotique.com which are available through Renderotica’s Affiliate catalogue.
  5. Prizes may not be substituted.
  6. Prizes may not be transferred to any other person.

*Store credits will be applied to your account within 72 hours of the contest winners being announced.

You can check Credit Balance from your Account Settings Catalog menu. https://www.renderotica.com/account/catalog/credit, or when you are checking out. (image below)

Credit Balance at Check Out

 If you have any questions regarding these Contest Rules, please contact our community manager at [email protected].
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