3D Character Challenge

Awards & Prizes

There are two categories of awards in this competition. Each of them will have one winner and two runner-ups.

Best 3D Character Portfolio

A designer will be awarded based on all 3D character models uploaded during the challenge period.

Best 3D Character Model

The award will be given for the best 3D character model uploaded during the challenge period.

Submission deadline: September 15, 2013, 23:59:00 PST

• 3D Character Challenge will run from the 2nd of August, 2013, to the 15th of September, 2013
• All entries have to include "characterchallenge" tag to be eligible for the challenge.
• Only 3D character models will be eligible to participate in the challenge. Character is defined in a broad sense, and can include animals, sculptures, and objects that convey a character.
• The challenge is open to everyone, including teams and legal entities.
• Participating in the competition and uploading downloadable 3D models to 3D model website 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.

The judging of the challenge will be performed by CGTrader staff. Winners will be chosen following the requirements below:

What character 3D models are eligible for the challenge?

Characters that are eligible for the challenge are defined in a broad sense starting from humans, animals, sculptures that convey a plot or a story to sci-fi, fantasy characters like robots, aliens and others.

I have already published some of my character 3D models on CGTrader.com. Are they eligible for the challenge?

No. Only 3D models uploaded in the period from the 2nd of August to the 15th of September 2013 will be treated as valid entries.

How will you judge entries for the best 3d character portfolio award? What is more important: the quantity or the quality of uploaded 3D models?

Both factors are highly important. For example, an author who submits a huge library of 3D models will have more chances to win. But the uploaded models must be of a high quality. Only exceptional models can win.

Do free 3D models participate in the challenge?

Yes, absolutely. Sharing artwork is always appreciated in the community.

Can I sell my 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.

Do the 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.