2016 Halloween :: Writers Category

Click Here to view last year's 3D winning submission from Maddelirium

It's that time of year again where all of us here at Renderosity put our scariest foot forward as we create our submissions for the annual Halloween Creative Contest.

This year's theme is: Ghouls, Ghosts, and Goblins

Are you ready? We can't wait to see your interpretation of this year's theme!

Please take a moment to visit this year's sponsors

Smith Micro Software	Reality	Marmoset

Boris FX	Escape Motions	Imagineer

Corel	3D Total	Reallusion

PhotoDonut	Strata	Wacom

TheBest3D.com	Filter Forge	Photoshop Cafe

Renderosity	Alien Skin Software	Blacksmith3D

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General Contest Rules:

• All Renderosity members are eligible to enter with the exception of Contest Managers and Admins.
• Any software program can be used.
• Submissions will be open beginning on Monday, September 12th at 10am (cst) and will end at 10am (cst) on Friday, October 14th.
• Community voting will begin on Monday, October 17th at 10am (cst) and will close at 10am (cst) on Wednesday, October 26th.
• Winners will be announced on Monday, October 31st 2016.
• Entries MUST be time-stamped by Friday, October 14th, 2016 9:59am (cst), or they will not be accepted. Only one (1) entry per person, per category.
• Entries MUST be new artwork not previously posted online, or anywhere else publicly.
• Entries MUST NOT appear online anywhere else during the contest or until the Contest Winners have been posted.
• For those members who submit an entry to two or more categories, only one (1) prize package is available per person across all Halloween Contest categories.
• Winner's Announcement will be posted in the Renderosity News Section and this official contest page.

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Entry Specifications:

• Short Story must be a maximum of 1000 words or less
• Thumbnail Image: MUST be included 300x350 pixels. Here is a helpful tutorial on How to make Full Image Thumbnails
• Save and upload THIS image in both the Image and Thumbnail field. (You must upload both or the system will not accept the entry.)
• Do NOT use HTML formatting.
• Double space between paragraphs.
• Entries must not have previously won a Renderosity Contest.
• All stories must comply with Renderosity's Terms of Service
• Use the description field to tell us your tale, noting what inspired you.
• Include the word count at the end of the story.
• Stories that do not follow the contest rules or our Terms of Service will be removed.
• Vote soliciting will not be tolerated. Entrants that solicit votes will be disqualified without warning. This includes, but is not limited to, emailing and site mailing members.
• We recommend not waiting until the end of the contest to upload your entry. It is common for upload and/or approval complications to arise. Please give yourself ample time to correct your entry, if need be. Corrections will NOT be accepted if they are not time stamped by Friday, October 14th, 2016 at 9:59am (cst).
• By uploading your image, you are agreeing that this is your original work.
• Contest FAQ

Community Voting:

• The winners will be selected by the community.
• All clone votes will be removed.

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Additional Information:

All prize winners must supply Renderosity with their real name, email address and mailing address for prize distribution and registration.

By entering this contest, you agree that your submission(s) may be used by Renderosity for promotional purposes. This may include; online, digital, print, on CD or in any other medium. By submitting your entry into this contest you are granting Renderosity the right to retain your entry in its archive and to display the entry within this community to promote Renderosity and/or future contests held.

By submitting this form, you agree that you are authorized to grant Renderosity the permission to use of your image in print advertising, promotions or website usage. The Artist will remain the intellectual property holder of their images.

Prize Listing

Grand Prize Winner

• dodocool MFI Power Bank 2500mAh with Built-in Micro USB Cable and [MFI Certified] Lightning Adapter
• Renderosity T-shirt
• The 5th Wave (Book 1 & 2) by Rick Yancey
• The Last Star: The Final Book of The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey
• Pen/Stylist
• Art Before Breakfast: A Zillion Ways to be More Creative No Matter How Busy You Are by Danny Gregory
• Never Fade (A Darkest Minds Novel) by Alexandra Bracken
• Through the Dark (A Darkest Minds Collection) (A Darkest Minds Novel) by Alexandra Bracken
• BF Systems Genuine Rosewood Ballpoint Pen in Wood Gift Box
• 3 Compartment Vintage Wood Desktop Office Supply Caddy / Pen Pencil Holder / TV Remote control Holder/ Desk Organizer
• Leather Journal
• 2017 Mocha Brown Gallery Leather Desk Weekly Planner
• A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses) by Sarah J. Maas

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2nd Place Winner

• dodocool MFI Power Bank 2500mAh with Built-in Micro USB Cable and [MFI Certified] Lightning Adapter
• How to Write a Novel: 47 Rules for Writing a Stupendously Awesome Novel That You Will Love Forever by Nathan Bransford
• Pen/Stylist
• Renderosity T-shirt
• The Life As We Knew It Collection (Life As We Knew It Series) by Susan Beth Pfeffer
• Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
• Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass) by Sarah J. Maas
• Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass) by Sarah J. Maas
• Genuine Rosewood Ballpoint Pen in Wood Gift Box
• Art Before Breakfast: A Zillion Ways to be More Creative No Matter How Busy You Are by Danny Gregory
• 3 Compartment Vintage Wood Desktop Office Supply Caddy / Pen Pencil Holder / TV Remote control Holder/ Desk Organizer
• Hand Painted Tree of Life Leather Journal
• 2017 Mocha Brown Gallery Leather Desk Weekly Planner

3rd Place Winner

• Power Bank,HAME 4000mAh T5 Portable 2.0A Power Bank Compact Mini External Battery with Smart Charger Technology
• Renderosity T-shirt
• Ancient Tree of Life Embossed Leather Journal
• Pen/Stylist
• Structuring Your Novel Workbook: Hands-On Help for Building Strong and Successful Stories by K.M. Weiland
• Rosewood GFWPP Wood Pen & Pencil Set
• Natural Wood Office Supply Caddy / Pencil Holder / Desktop Stationary Organizer w/ Chalkboard
• The Hunger Games Box Set: Foil Edition by Suzanne Collins

Honorable Mention

• Renderosity T-shirt & Bag
• Rosewood GFWPP Wood Pen & Pencil Set
• The Universe Journal