2025 3D Halloween Contest

Theme: Mysterious & Magical Halloween Contest

Step into a world where shadows dance and magic stirs in the crisp autumn air. The Mysterious & Magical Halloween Contest invites 3D artists to conjure scenes filled with enchantment, eerie charm, and otherworldly wonder.

Managers: RedPhantom, Wolfenshire

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Mysterious & Magical Halloween Contest

Enter a moonlit forest where spirits roam, a spellbinding witch’s lair, or a glowing pumpkin patch with secrets to tell. Let your imagination weave a tale of mystery and magic. Unleash your 3D artistry to capture the spirit of Halloween—both its spooky and spellbinding sides—and transport us into your most hauntingly beautiful creation. Create 3D art that blends enchantment, eerie charm, and otherworldly wonder. Ideas could include: A moonlit forest where spirits roam, a spellbinding witch’s lair, or a glowing pumpkin patch with hidden secrets. Let your imagination weave a scene that’s both haunting and beautiful.

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.
Artists who have won a prize in the last 6 months will not be eligible for this contest. We encourage everyone to keep creating and join us in future challenges.

📂 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.