2025 3D Steampunk Universe Contest

Theme: Steampunk Universe Contest

Modeled and rendered scenes, props, or characters with intricate steampunk details.

Managers: RedPhantom, Wolfenshire

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Steampunk Universe Contest

Step into a world of brass, gears, and steam-powered wonder! The Steampunk Universe contest invites you to craft breathtaking scenes of retro-futuristic innovation. Whether you’re designing elaborate costumes, mystical landscapes, intricate props, or grand machines, this is your chance to showcase your creativity in the world of steampunk!

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General Contest Rules

🌟 General Rules

Eligible: All Renderosity members are eligible. (Except staff).
Original Work Only: Images previously entered in any Renderosity contest are not allowed; images posted elsewhere (e.g., your gallery or Facebook) are fine.
Entry Limit: Up to 7 entries.
Share & Promote: Feel free to repost your entries and rally friends.
No Mature Content: Anything needing a profanity/violence/nudity tag is disqualified. (Images with weapons, or objects that could be used as weapons will be staff reviewed).
No Childlike Suggestive Imagery: Entries featuring children or childlike figures in suggestive poses will be rejected.
Quick Reviews: “Questionable” entries go to Staff Review (24 hr turnaround). Late reviews past the deadline will be rejected.
Auto Thumbnails: No upload needed—thumbnails are generated for you.
Rule Changes: Renderosity reserves the right to modify these rules as needed for unforeseen circumstances.
Agreement: By submitting, you confirm it’s your own work and that you’ve read our TOS.

📂 Entry Specifications

Dimensions: Minimum 600 × 600 px, maximum 1200 × 1200 px (both width and height must fall within this range).
Required Description: Each entry must include:

Software & Tools Used (e.g., “Poser, Dawn 2, Photoshop”).
Workflow Overview (e.g., “Modeled in ZBrush, rendered in Blender’s Cycles, color-graded in Photoshop”).
Any AI Postprocessing steps (if applicable).

Image Naming: Do not include your real name, username, or any logos in the image.
Signatures & Credits: You may sign or credit yourself only in the description box of your upload.
AI Usage:

Not Allowed: Any image generated wholly by an AI seed or keyword prompt.
Allowed: Artist-created images with AI used only for postprocessing (color correction, tone, saturation, or special effects).
Requirement: Provide a step-by-step workflow in your description. Renderosity may request WIP screenshots or other proof; failure to comply can lead to disqualification.

Voting Rules

🗳️ Voting Rules

Community-Powered: Winners by popular vote—5 votes per member.
One Vote per Entry: Each member gets five votes total–one vote maximum for one of their own entries, and the remaining four must be used for other entrants’ images.
Fair Play: Duplicate (“clone”) votes are removed.

Additional Information

📢 Additional Information

Winner Details: Prize recipients must provide their real name, email, and mailing address for prize fulfillment.
Shipping Costs: Winners could be responsible for additional shipping fees for overseas delivery.
Promotional Use: By entering, you grant Renderosity permission to feature your submission in any promotional materials (online, print, digital media, etc.).
Image Rights: You remain the copyright holder; entering simply gives us non-exclusive rights to use your work for advertising and community showcases.

· Please note that some prizes are compatible with Windows only.

Prize Listing

1st Place

Renderosity Gift Certificate by Renderosity. ($100.00 Value)
Ultimate Vendor Asset Bundle by -Applejack-, Sveva, BluebrainFX, 1971s, 3DSublimeProtege, RPublishing, State808, Cybertenko. First-place winner will receive a prize package valued at $350, second-place at $250, and third-place at $200, composed of products from sponsor vendors. Winners can visit each sponsor’s storefront and select items up to a specified limit per vendor (approximately $50 per vendor for first place, $35 for second place, and $30 for third place, depending on individual vendor limits). Choose products within each vendor’s allocated amount to build your prize package. Detailed claiming instructions will be provided to winners. ($350.00 Value)
Humble Bundle Software Collection by Renderosity. ($400.00 Value)
Corel Software Asset Pack by Renderosity. ($230.00 Value)
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5 Prizes, Total Value of $1,080.00

2nd Place

Renderosity Gift Certificate by Renderosity. ($50.00 Value)
Ultimate Vendor Asset Bundle by Renderosity. ($250.00 Value)
Humble Bundle Software Collection by Renderosity. First-place winner will receive a prize package valued at $350, second-place at $250, and third-place at $200, composed of products from sponsor vendors. Winners can visit each sponsor’s storefront and select items up to a specified limit per vendor (approximately $50 per vendor for first place, $35 for second place, and $30 for third place, depending on individual vendor limits). Choose products within each vendor’s allocated amount to build your prize package. Detailed claiming instructions will be provided to winners. ($300.00 Value)
Corel Software Asset Pack by Renderosity. ($160.00 Value)
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5 Prizes, Total Value of $760.00

3rd Place

Renderosity Gift Certificate by Renderosity. ($25.00 Value)
Ultimate Vendor Asset Bundle by (none). First-place winner will receive a prize package valued at $350, second-place at $250, and third-place at $200, composed of products from sponsor vendors. Winners can visit each sponsor’s storefront and select items up to a specified limit per vendor (approximately $50 per vendor for first place, $35 for second place, and $30 for third place, depending on individual vendor limits). Choose products within each vendor’s allocated amount to build your prize package. Detailed claiming instructions will be provided to winners. ($200.00 Value)
Humble Bundle Software Collection by Renderosity. ($200.00 Value)
Corel Software Asset Pack by Renderosity. ($70.00 Value)
Showcased in our newsletters and promoted on social platforms by Renderosity.