Hello. I'm 1 month into making my character. According to the rules I have to use the CC Character as a base for my design, which is exactly what I did.
But my question is, do I have to finish the character in Character Creator (i.e. import the clothing, hair, peripherals, etc, into CC), and then pose and render the images from there? Or can I finish off the character and render the images and video within my own tools (3ds Max + Vray)? 

Also, do I have to use the provided template for the turntable? Or can I make my own turntable setup?

Hello sgthk, please see our comments below. 

You can do both ways!
Note: Presenting how you best use of CC and other 3D tools with good quality will get higher score. Rendering only accounts for 10 percent in the Realistic Character and Stylized Character category.


You can create your own inside or outside of iClone.

Hope it's clear!

Hello there, excuse one question the Rules of the contest specify that we have to keep an ArtStation WIP thread up but what will happens if the trial of the Pro account given thanks to Real Illusion runs out? the blog might not be available. Are we disqualified in that case? because that is what is happening to me right now xD pro account will be off tomorrow T_T and the WIP blog might disappear.

Hi Michael,

Due to an exploit in the ArtStation member system, we are unable to offer the pro member vouchers since early October.
From Oct 16th, 2020, ArtStation WIP submission is no longer required. Contest WIP can be published with a free account at Reallusion Forum. 

Oh I see, I didn't know that, thanks you very much for the information.

I would hope you are still looking at our WIP Portfolios on artstation. And my portfolio is my WIP thread, i've added a forum thread but it's not as up to date and extensive as my Artstation Porfolio. (I guess i'm lucky i went for the portfolio rather than the blog...)

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Hi Doug,

No worries. We will check all materials you shared on the Submission form. :)

Thanks, Miranda. You guys are probably flooded with heaps of late entries... Have fun. :)

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Good Luck to Everyone Entering!!! There are so many amazing and creative creations.

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I enjoy being flooded with these great artworks! haha
Thanks everyone, including forum users who shared advice and compliments to the entrants. :)