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Architecture is the greatest form of 3D modeling that predates computers - take that, sculpture! That’s why they built the Colossus, you know! Nowadays, with all the 3D modeling tools at hand, we can dream up any building we want. However, this post celebrates those 3D modelers that chose to make realistic buildings and interiors, ones that bow down to both physics and contemporary tastes. Here’s some of the best inspiring realistic architecture in 3D...

Achieve new heights with our brand spanking new Low Poly Challenge. This challenge comes with slightly more detailed requirements! The entries should fit into one of two categories: Best Character and Best Environment. ‘Tis a wide selection that will encompass all sorts of heroes, villains and monsters, as well as primeval forestglades, shiny spaceshipcorridors, dark dungeons and corporate boardrooms that they could inhabit. *The models MUST be low poly (less than 50,000 polygons) *The deadline...

We've had our first Science/Medical Challenge (maybe more to come in the future?) and it was a lot of fun. A lot of quality models, too! It wasn't easy to pick out the best ones, but the jury has decided! A big thank you to our sponsors and to all the contestants! Let's take a look, shall we? Best Model - Medical Pod by predonu_alexandru 1st Runner-up - Chemistry Lab by blenderman 2nd runner-up -...

What a great challenge it was... Tough competition. Carefully done job. Maybe ( just maybe) you can see your dream house or just a detail that you know you must have! With a huge pleasure we are announcing the winners of CG Architecture Challenge. A big thank you goes to our sponsors as well, take a bow! Best Model (Interior): 1st Place Winner: Interior Vray Scene with 3 Render Ready Views by AzuroStudio The winner...

Wildlife is a crazy life. You have a possibility to curb wild nature and show it your way! That's right, we're having a Wildlife challenge. And for this challenge we have three different categories for the competition - Animals, Plants and Environment for a change! Choose your favourite theme and take your best shot. Free your mind, let your soul out and try to remember what a cool creation of world wildlife is! Challenge is...

Our New year began with the New Challenge ( that's right, never done before at CGTrader), and we're actually a bit sad it has ended. Although, I have a little secret - follow the news tomorrow.... Anyway, we've had quite a blast picking the winner of a great quality entries that came with the First Model Challenge. It was a close race, but we've had one certain designer, who just stood up in front of...

The first Virtual Reality challenge to get things started has finished. We've picked out the winners for the challenge, take a bow guys! Best Model First Place: low-poly house for mobile games by t2dstudio Second Place: Futuristic Gladiators Arena by captainmarlowe Best Portfolio Portfolio by Lordlight The winners will notified shortly.

2016 is a good year to set new trends, and we're thinking about setting some in the Fashion world. It's a tough task, but it can be done, right? To make it more interesting, we throw in two (that's right, t-w-o!) 3D Printers to giveaway. Let's just say it's a motivating factor... Make unique accessories, belts, gadgets, shoes or anything you can 3D print and wear - make it stylish, make it trendy, make it...

Posted on January 5th, 2016 by Motiejus Ovsianikas With 2015 behind us, our team at CGTrader sat down to pick the top 10 game trailers that left us with a lasting impression. And what a year it was- full of controversy both in terms of highs and lows, bringing us games that will be remembered for years and some that had better not come out... But all of that aside, let's see what promises were...

Everyone remembers their first model... It's just like the first kiss, first ride on your bike, or when you first started walking ( well, sort of)... We're here with a new challenge for you - Upload your first model on CGTrader and have a chance to win 500 Hours of Free Rendering! We've teamed up with our friends at Rayvision who are giving away a prize worth the devilishly handsome $666! A good way to...