3D Environment Competition 2011

E-on is proud to announce the winners of the Vue 3D Environment Competition 2011.

We would like to thank the judges for their dedication and enlightening comments, the Cornucopia3D staff for their invaluable help, and of course, all participants. Congratulations to the winners for their truly superb works!

Competition Winner

Snowy Landscape by Kazuya Hashimoto

What the judges said:
"Perfectly lit and composed, this image is not only photo-real but also beautiful and evocative."
Eran Dinur - VFX Supervisor at Brainstorm Digital.

"The realistic quality of the cold light and subtle values make this an incredible render and could be mistaken for a photo. Great job!"
Dark Hoffman - Digital Artist at Pixomondo.

"This image would have fooled me as a photograph!"
Susumu Yukuhiro - Matte Painting Supervisor at Whiskytree.

"This image is so flawlessly exectuted. Even the lens flare, which could have been so easily overdone, is perfectly controled!"
Stephane Belin - Senior Concept Artist at Blizzard.

Kazuya Hashimoto will receive the following prizes:

Vue 9.5 xStream ($1,495)
3D Total Mega Bundle (>$1200)
Cinema 4D Prime Release R12 (>$995)
Pixologic Zbrush 4 ($699)
Google SketchUp Pro 8 ($495)
Carbon Scatter Multi CE ($395)
LumenRT Review for SketchUp ($295)
d'Artiste Character Modeling Volume 1, 2 & 3 ($225)
1 year subscription to 3D World magazine ($150)
1 year subscription to 3D Creative and 2D Artist magazines ($81.2)
$100 voucher on Cornucopia3D content
Realism in Vue Training book ($59.95)
1 year CGSociety Membership ($49.95)

First Runner Up

The Fishing Race by Luigi Marini

What the judges said:
"Very attractive and naturalistic scene, with many interesting stories going on. Very interesting and detailed water and water edge. The far side rocks are terrific. There are so many interesting areas to look at but they all have the same amount of emphasis. Beautifully detailed."
Paul Huston - Senior Digital Matte Artist at Industrial Light & Magic.

"I love the detail and feel of this piece. I usually don't like adding people or animals to my environments but they are subtle and looks like they took a picture of a quiet cozy fishing cove."
Dark Hoffman - Digital Artist at Pixomondo.

"Awesome level of detail. The shallowness of the water is very well done!"
Susumu Yukuhiro - Matte Painting Supervisor at Whiskytree.

"Beautiful, serene image - looks technically difficult too."
Steve Jarratt - Senior Editor 3D World Magazine.

Luigi Marini will receive the following prizes:

Vue 9.5 Infinite ($995)
Pixologic Zbrush 4 ($699)
Google SketchUp Pro 8 ($495)
LumenRT Review for SketchUp ($295)
d'Artiste Digital Painting Volume 1 & 2 ($150)
1 year subscription to 3D World magazine ($150)
1 year subscription to 3D Creative and 2D Artist magazines ($81.2)
$75 voucher on Cornucopia3D content
Realism in Vue Training book ($59.95)
1 year CGSociety Membership ($49.95)

Second Runner Up

The Old Mill by Thomas Godenrath

What the judges said:
"Good color, composition, lighting and depth. Good details, materials and age-ing on the building."
Paul Huston - Senior Digital Matte Artist at Industrial Light & Magic.

"Beautifully detailed and nicely laid out image."
Eran Dinur (Brainstorm Digital).

"Nice composition, and lighting, and I like the great observation in the details!"
Susumu Yukuhiro - Matte Painting Supervisor at Whiskytree.

"Amazingly reaslistic detail!"
Steve Jarratt - Senior Editor 3D World Magazine.

Thomas Godenrath will receive the following prizes:

Vue 9 Complete ($599)
Google SketchUp Pro 8 ($495)
LumenRT Review for SketchUp ($295)
1 year subscription to 3D World magazine ($150)
1 year subscription to 3D Creative and 2D Artist magazines ($81.2)
d'Artiste Concept Art ($75)
Realism in Vue Training book ($59.95)
$50 voucher on Cornucopia3D content
1 year CGSociety Membership ($49.95)

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