cgma (cg master academy) runs a competition every year for matte painting. here are some of the entries and the winners
ONCE UPON A TIME... IN SPACE!
This epic competition challenges you to conceive of or update a classic tale, design belieavable and convincing sci-fi technology, and illustrate a key moment in the narrative. You can also depict characters, creatures, worlds, and civilizations at any point in time and anywhere in space. Your goal is to create a unique sci-fi illustration which showcases your design and rendering skills while conveying a rich underlying narrative that has universal appeal. Your final image will be evaluated on it's originality, design and rendering.
PRIZES
1st place winner will get his choice of prize package!
Details on Prizes/Winners and Rules pages.
Package #1: Masterclass admission, VIP dinner, signed book and software.
Package #2: Workshops, Gift Card, signed book and software.
Package #3: Wacom Tablet, signed book, software.
KEY DATES
Start DateApr. 22
End DateMay. 20
Winner Announcement
May. 27
Prizes AwardedJun. 6
Find out more at: http://contest.cgmasteracademy.com/once-upon-a-time-in-space-contest/
This epic competition challenges you to conceive of or update a classic tale, design belieavable and convincing sci-fi technology, and illustrate a key moment in the narrative. You can also depict characters, creatures, worlds, and civilizations at any point in time and anywhere in space. Your goal is to create a unique sci-fi illustration which showcases your design and rendering skills while conveying a rich underlying narrative that has universal appeal. Your final image will be evaluated on it's originality, design and rendering.
PRIZES
1st place winner will get his choice of prize package!
Details on Prizes/Winners and Rules pages.
Package #1: Masterclass admission, VIP dinner, signed book and software.
Package #2: Workshops, Gift Card, signed book and software.
Package #3: Wacom Tablet, signed book, software.
KEY DATES
Start DateApr. 22
End DateMay. 20
Winner Announcement
May. 27
Prizes AwardedJun. 6
Find out more at: http://contest.cgmasteracademy.com/once-upon-a-time-in-space-contest/
some of the entries
and the winners are...
1st 2nd 3rd
