Are you ready to push your creative boundaries and win some incredible prizes?
The “SciTech” Art Challenge is calling all artists to bring their best shading, lighting, rendering, and compositing skills to the table.
This year’s challenge is inspired by the IEEE’s dedication to advancing technology for humanity.
The theme? “Compute.” Imagine a futuristic cityscape showcasing the next wave of human innovation or dive into an alternate reality where electricity was never invented. The possibilities are endless, and the stakes are high!
The assets for this challenge pay tribute to RenderMan’s IEEE Milestone Award, featuring a model inspired by the iconic Pixar Image Computer.
And here’s the best part: the Pixar RenderMan team will be moderating the challenge, offering critiques and helping you develop your skills along the way. It’s a rare opportunity to learn from the best in the industry!
Important Guidelines:
No group collaborations—this is your time to shine solo.
All submissions must be rendered using official RenderMan plugins (Maya, Houdini, Katana, or Blender).
One submission per participant.
Post your work-in-progress (WIP) to ensure transparency and progress.
You must work with the existing assets provided, though slight modifications for efficiency are allowed.
New 3D models are welcome, but only as supporting elements.
If your submission is larger than 4K, it will be downsized to a maximum of 3840 x 2160.
Key Dates:
Submission Deadline: Tuesday, November 26th, 2024, Midnight PST
Winners Announced: Monday, December 9th, 2024
Prizes:
The grand prize includes a Dell Mobile Precision 5690 Workstation, among other fantastic rewards. So, what are you waiting for? Fire up your imagination and start creating!
Eligibility:
All members of the RenderMan community—whether commercial or non-commercial—are welcome to participate.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to showcase your talent and possibly walk away with some amazing prizes. Good luck, and happy rendering
