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Summer Fun Render Contest
July 15 - August 31#RenderHubContest
Congratulations To The WinnersWe want to give a massive thank you to everyone who participated in the Summer Fun Contest!
The sheer amount of talent, creativity, and hard work that went into every entry just blew us away. With so many phenomenal submissions, narrowing it down to just a few winners was an incredibly difficult for our judges. Even if you don't see your name on the podium today, please know how much we appreciate the time you invested and how proud we are of the amazing artistry in this community.
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Winners
First PlaceBy: rdaughterdaz
Second PlaceBy: zoooo
Third PlaceBy: NetoLucano
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Honorable Mentions
Honorable MentionBy: jaegermanjensen
Honorable MentionBy: Belmontty
Honorable MentionBy: GVIBE
Honorable MentionBy: Filippoghisleri
Honorable MentionBy: lejm
Honorable MentionBy: DClaw
Honorable MentionBy: marcozagara
Honorable MentionBy: mk digitals
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WTF Awards (Wow That's Funny)
WTF AwardBy: Sareth
WTF AwardBy: badclowndreams
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Contest Details
For this event, we are focusing purely on the art of the render. You are entirely welcome to use any existing 3D assets, characters, environments, and props from your library to build the ultimate summer scene. Whether you are staging a high-speed jet ski chase or a relaxing sunset bonfire, your goal is simply to showcase your best skills in composition, lighting, and overall aesthetic. Good luck, and we can't wait to see your sun-soaked entries!
Deadline for submissions: August 31, 2026
Winners announced: September 14, 2026
You can enter with more than one submission, but you can only win once per contest.
Have questions? Post them in the official contest forum.
Contacting judges about a contest for any reason is strictly forbidden and may result in your RenderHub account being terminated.
Multiple entries must be submitted using one account only. Using alternate accounts to misrepresent yourself as different people is strictly forbidden and will result in the disqualification of all entries. Using alternate accounts to create artificial engagement is strictly forbidden and will result in the disqualification of all entries.
You can enter with more than one submission, but you can only win once per contest.
Have questions? Post them in the official contest forum.
Welcome to The RenderHub Summer Fun Render Contest
Grab your sunglasses, hit the beach, and get ready to push the boundaries of sun, sand, and sizzling seasonal vibes. The most highly anticipated summer 3D render event of the year is here; brighter, bolder, and more refreshing than ever. Welcome to the Summer Fun Render Contest!
For this event, we are focusing purely on the art of the render. You are entirely welcome to use any existing 3D assets, characters, environments, and props from your library to build the ultimate summer scene. Whether you are staging a high-speed jet ski chase or a relaxing sunset bonfire, your goal is simply to showcase your best skills in composition, lighting, and overall aesthetic. Good luck, and we can't wait to see your sun-soaked entries!
Contest Dates
Submission Start Date: July 15, 2026Deadline for submissions: August 31, 2026
Winners announced: September 14, 2026
How To Enter
To enter, use the official contest entry form.You can enter with more than one submission, but you can only win once per contest.
Have questions? Post them in the official contest forum.
Contest Sponsored
Special thanks to our sponsors:Prizes Worth $6100
First Place Prize:- $2000 Cash Payout
- $240 Store Credit on Foxy 3D Products
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- $100 Store Credit on KuraiKya Products
- $50 Store Credit on Hyp-St Products
- $15 Store Credit on DoroThee237 Products
- "BomBom Saga" Steam Game by Dieggo Masamune
- $1000 Cash Payout
- $120 Store Credit on Foxy 3D Products
- $120 Store Credit on 3DLoki Products
- $50 Store Credit on KuraiKya Products
- $30 Store Credit on Hyp-St Products
- $15 Store Credit on DoroThee237 Products
- "BomBom Saga" Steam Game by Dieggo Masamune
- $500 Cash Payout
- $60 Store Credit on Foxy 3D Products
- $60 Store Credit on 3DLoki Products
- $25 Store Credit on KuraiKya Products
- $20 Store Credit on Hyp-St Products
- $15 Store Credit on DoroThee237 Products
- "BomBom Saga" Steam Game by Dieggo Masamune
- $100 Cash Payout
- $30 Store Credit on Foxy 3D Products
- $30 Store Credit on 3DLoki Products
- $5 Store Credit on KuraiKya Products
- $10 Store Credit on Hyp-St Products
- $5 Store Credit on DoroThee237 Products
- "BomBom Saga" Steam Game by Dieggo Masamune
Honorable Mentions
There will be 8 honorable mentions with works displayed alongside the winners of the contest.WTF Awards
There may also be WTF Awards (Wow That's Funny) given to some entries, but this will be decided during judging.Judging Criteria
Submissions will be judged on creativity, originality and technical ability. Judging will also take into consideration the difficulty and complexity of the overall execution of work.Contacting judges about a contest for any reason is strictly forbidden and may result in your RenderHub account being terminated.
Eligibility
Artists participating in this contest must be a member of RenderHub.com (registration to RenderHub.com is free). No purchase is necessary for contest entry.Originality
Entries must be new original work specifically made for this contest and cannot be significantly based on the art of another artist.Deliverables
- Final rendered image of a summer fun scene specifically made for this contest
- Screenshots showing work-in-progress to prove authorship (wireframes, clays, etc.)
- Renders may be in any aspect ratio format, but must be high resolution at least 1920x1080 or 1080x1920
- Post-work in Photoshop or other software is allowed, but the original render must be done in 3D software
- Generative AI of any kind is not allowed
Deadline
The Deadline for entries is August 31, 2026.Winners Announcement
Winners will be announced and posted on Renderhub.com on September 14, 2026.Disqualification
Any image deemed to contain content that depicts racial, political religious or any other inflammatory material in an inappropriate manner may be disqualified and removed. Interpretation of what is and is not appropriate materials is at the sole discretion of RenderHub. AI-generated content is not allowed as any part of contest submissions unless explicitly stated as being permitted for a particular contest.Multiple entries must be submitted using one account only. Using alternate accounts to misrepresent yourself as different people is strictly forbidden and will result in the disqualification of all entries. Using alternate accounts to create artificial engagement is strictly forbidden and will result in the disqualification of all entries.
Terms and Conditions
Work entered into this contest must be the original work of the contest entrant. This contest is open to persons 18 years or older, as of the start date of the contest. Employees, and their immediate families, including household members of RenderHub are not eligible to enter. RenderHub reserves the right to verify eligibility qualifications of any winner. Incomplete entries may be declared void. Entry will be deemed to have been submitted by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address from which the entry is made. Submitted work may not infringe on any third-party rights. Once the contest has concluded, all entries are final and cannot be edited or removed.Enter The Contest
To enter, use the official contest entry form.You can enter with more than one submission, but you can only win once per contest.
Have questions? Post them in the official contest forum.