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PhotoWorks |
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the photo realistic rendering add-in for SolidWorks CAD
software. In this area of the site you'll find
information about the PhotoWorks Rendering Contest as well
as PhotoWorks resources such as, tutorials, tips & tricks,
materials exchange, power point presentations, image
gallery, etc. If you would like to
submit something for a category on this page
contact me.
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The
PhotoWorks Rendering Contest is a monthly event that allows PhotoWorks
users to compete against each other for prizes. At the beginning of each
month I'll post a new model for download at this website site. You
will have 25 days to
download and complete a PhotoWorks rendering of the model. All entries (images)
submitted will be posted for a voting period of 5 days. Voting
will be done by site visitors and contest participants (please only vote
once). Once a winner has been selected, their image will be posted
on the site's home page until the following month's contest has ended.
All winning images will remain in the "PhotoWorks Rendering Contest"
winner's circle (look below) for
one year.
Since the main purpose of the contest is
learning, winners will be encouraged (but not required) to post their
winning PhotoWorks/SolidWorks files and or settings for sharing with
other contestants.
All contestants and winners will be given credit for
their work.
| Contest Eligibility: |
The contest is open to anyone with access to SolidWorks and PhotoWorks
Software. This includes SW/PW users, SW VAR's, SW employees and
students.
| Contest Rules: |
1.) Contests will run monthly, each contestant must submit their entry by the "contest close" date posted for each contest (approx 25 days)
2.)Each contestant will be permitted to submit two entries per contest. The entries must use the same PhotoWorks material settings and must be different views (ex: front view & back view)
3.)You are free to add anything else to the scene as long as the model provided is the main focus of the rendering.
4.)UPDATED: Slight model modifications will be permitted. In order to achieve a more realistic rendering contestants will be permitted to create minor model modifications such as fillet adjustments, split lines, etc. Please keep any model modifications to a minimum!
5.)Any combination of materials and PhotoWorks
settings can be used to achieve your rendering.
| Contest Submissions: |
Images for the contest should be in jpg format with a 200dpi
setting and an image size of approx. 6" x 8" (resulting in a
1200 x 1600 image). This will allow me to
create a thumbnail and larger view image for voting. All
images should be submitted through this site using the link on the
contact page or clicking
submit image
here.
| Contest Voting: |
All images will be posted for five days in which time any visitor to the site will be able to vote for their favorite (please vote only once).
No names will be posted with the submitted images for voting (images will be labeled image 1, image 2, etc.).
All winning images will be posted at the site and the
author of the image will be given full credit for their work.
| Contest Prizes: |
Through the generosity of the SolidWorks User Group Network (www.swugn.org) there will be prizes available for the contest. Each monthly winner will be awarded a prize. Prizes will vary by month but may include such things as fleece jackets, hats, shirts, tote bags, etc
| Contest Downloads & Voting: |
Contest # 29 (July)
Contest Open
(Model from SolidWorks)
Contest closes 7/25/08
Voting ends 8/1/08
Click for Download
Contest # 28 June
Contest Open
The June contest is coinciding with the release of the 2008 PhotoWorks Step By Step Guide and this means we'll have some special prizes! View all the details for the June contest here.
(Model from SolidWorks)
Contest closes 6/27/08
Voting ends 7/4/08
Click for Voting
The June contest is coinciding with the release of the 2008 PhotoWorks Step By Step Guide and this means we'll have some special prizes! View all the details for the June Contest here.
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PhotoWorks Contest Winning Files |
Some of the PhotoWorks Contest winners have been kind enough to share their model / rendering files. Download the files below and see how they created a winning entry.
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 Lin Shaodun January Winner |
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 Chevy Kok December Winner |
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These SolidWorks World sessions and 100 other breakout sessions will be taught at SolidWorks World 2008.
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 PhotoWorks 2007: This Changes Everything Author: Rob Rodriguez |
 PhotoWorks Tips & Tricks from the Contest Author: Rob Rodriguez |
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 Introduction to Animator from SolidWorks World 2008 (see the read me file for instructions) Author: Marlon Banta CSWP Senior Product Definition engineer SolidWorks Corporation |
 PhotoWorks 101 from SolidWorks World 2008 (see the read me file for instructions) Author: Marlon Banta CSWP Senior Product Definition engineer SolidWorks Corporation. |
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PhotoWorks Contest Winner's Circle |
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  Contest # 8 Winner Author: Fernando Mota |
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 Contest # 12 Winner Author: Joshua Sternthal |
 Contest # 13 Winner Author: Matthew Sass |
  Contest # 14 Winner Author: Pawel Keska |
 Contest # 15 Winner Author: Joshua Sternthal |
 Contest # 16 Winner Author: Bryan Peters |
 Contest # 17 Winner Author: Vincent Leboeuf |
 Contest # 18 Winner Author: Rick Beddoe |
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 Contest # 20 Winner Author: Pawel Keska |
 Contest # 21 Winner Author: Matthew Sass |
 Contest # 22 Winner Author: Chevy Kok |
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 Contest # 24 Winner Author: Jeff Fulcher |
 Contest # 25 Winner Author: Pawel keska |
  Contest # 26 Winner Author: Lin Shaodun |
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User Rendering Gallery |
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