It was plain to see for anyone who followed the progress of this contest, that it was by and large the most competitive we've ever held with the highest quality entries we have ever seen! Cyperpunk #KB3Dcontest was sponsored by OTOY® and we cannot thank them enough for the incredible support in helping make this the best #kb3dcontest yet. Finalists in both the Concept & In-Motion categories will win up to $1,300 USD worth of prizes and winners will receive OctaneRender® Enterprise All-Access subscriptions!
In-Motion Winners
WINNER:
David Perry
Designer // Animator working in Los Angeles, California: David's Vimeo.
In this bleak future there is no hope or beauty in the world; only a virtual escape. For those ready to leave this world behind and permanently become one with nature, a new entrepreneurial start-up has developed the latest in medical technology: "Quiet Night". After a thorough virtual interview, a custom environment is created based on your personal preferences as to what your final sights, thoughts, and dreams shall be. You will not feel a thing.
2ND PLACE:
Toni Pykäläniemi
Digital Artist in Vancouver, Canada: Toni's ArtStation.
The quintessential look at a Cyberpunk mega city. The detail, scale and composition create a breath-taking look at a terrifying future that feels all too real.
3RD PLACE:
Gabriel Punsalang
3D Generalist / Motion Designer in Las Pinas, Philippines: Gabriel's ArtStation.
Gabriel's disparate hero is blasted into another realm from their suffocating Cyberpunk reality and the journey is terrifying, and trippy!
Concept Winners
WINNER:
Joe Valliant
Senior 3d Artist specialized in Arch-Viz in Gütersloh, Germany. Joe's ArtStation.
Besides portraying the best noodles in town, Joe avoided the night shot/foggy cliché that we see so much (but still love!) in the cyberpunk genre. The idea was to create an everyday feel and this piece certainly achieved that in a uniquely bold way!
2ND PLACE:
Nathan Haines
Concept Artist from Leeds, United Kingdom: Nathan's ArtStation.
Nathan's composition and shape language give the viewer so much to observe and absorb without completely overwhelming them -- a difficult feat to achieve well in a thoughtful and emotional rendition with a classic cyberpunk feel.
3RD PLACE:
Skie Graphics Studio
Freelance enthusiast of art, graphics and websites in Rome, Italy: Skie Graphics Studio's Website.
Sharp contrasts and smart composition give this piece an edgy story and make its car star quite compelling!
Finalists ... (in no particular order)
Arnaud Imobersteg from La Chaux-de-Fonds, Suisse. Arnaud's ArtStation.
@swampbaron on Instagram
Hanna Loegering from Fargo, US. Hanna's ArtStation.
Chris M. Rieß from London, UK. Chris's Facebook.
Kris Jones from the UK. Kris's Vimeo.
Leo Nuutinen from Finland. Leo's website.
Niklas Nebelsieck from Berlin, Germany. Niklas's Facebook.
