Eternal Ascent | ALL RENDERS 3D Montage

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In February of 2024 I challenged 3D artists to create a unique piece of art based around a simple provided template co-created by @shapiro500 . In 1 month, I received 2,800 entries, from 104 countries, totaling 21.5 years of communal work.
CHAPTERS:
0:00:00 Intro
0:00:18 Cartoon
0:07:28 City
0:13:38 Everyday Life
0:18:03 Fantasy
1:04:48 Historical
1:16:43 Horror / Apocalypse
1:29:53 Miniature
1:32:08 Nature
1:47:52 Otherworldly
2:04:17 Pop Culture
2:08:27 Puppet
2:09:17 Sci-Fi
2:43:42 Space
2:50:27 Stylized
3:06:17 Toys
3:08:12 Underwater
3:11:57 Video Game
3:25:17 Outro
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[@experts_sketch1051]

i liked the one with stairs

[@esdeathTheEternal]

So original

[@user-oc7vk1vd7f]

Same

[@arnavpandey9437]

i agree

[@matts2080]

So real! My favourite was the one with stairs

[@brim3n.ae_]

copied comment

[@BenExell]

Ayy my bioshock one is at 3:10:27 well done to all the entrants, you're all so talented!

[@MissLisaBabyx]

Loveeee bioshock ❤ nice one

[@SilverXTikal]

Glad people still hold Bioshock in their hearts. The plane flowing down was a VERY nice touch. Could be used to show what a Big Daddy saw during the plane crash during the first game.

[@mastaw]

How long did it take you to find it? ^^

[@BenExell]

@@mastaw well I knew it would be in the underwater section so not too bad 😄

[@loumona76]

Thank you for crediting yourself since they couldn't do it.

[@Binadra3D]

1:24:17 That's my job! Low Poly Horror Aka Silent Hill From PSX 🐱

[@sodesign]

cool 🔥

[@mironricardo]

Just finished playing Resident Evil and seeing your animation gave me chills but in a good way.

[@apocryphal0977]

Thats one of my favourite, good job!

[@alexsilva28]

awesome

[@imharleyquinn]

There are better horror games with PSX Style than Silent Hill. Puppet Combo and 616 Games are part of these horror games with PSX Style

[@Andreas28]

43:37 This is my entry :) So glad to be a part of this🔥

[@unknown.12006]

I like your work ❤🎉

[@athenalysandrou]

So proud of you bro ❤️

[@tylerd3458]

Foreground component is a nice touch. And a little bit of camera shake? Idk the technical name but interesting element!

[@supahfly_uk]

Aw well done i love it.

[@anvil_production]

very sick! keep it up

[@LewisGerschwitz]

Extremely happy with my entry at 1:29:58! "Miniature Mechanical Man" was my 3rd ever 3D render and the 3rd 3D render challenge I've participated in. Thanks again Clint (and the mod team) for hosting such incredible challenges for the community!

[@zhorien]

Amazing render.. love your style.

[@JesseWinford69]

Video is too long to watch so I go through the comments to check out people who times stamped theirs. Fantastic work yours is one of my favorites

[@jomb1]

That was great!

[@LewisGerschwitz]

@@zhorien Thank you!

[@LewisGerschwitz]

@@jomb1 Thank you!

[@jeanlubtchansky]

3:08:53 Here's mine (I found it)! First participation and so happy to be part of this montage. It took me about 130 hours 😅🥵, the textures are hand painted, it was so much fun! Congratulations everyone, the average quality is so high 😍👍👏

[@Shantastickle]

It was beautiful 👏🏼! The way I want mini movies out of most of these. Incredible work.

[@jeanlubtchansky]

@@Shantasticklethank you!

[@Chris_Serrani]

Neeeeerd

[@GarrettBell]

It’s funny seeing this and realizing how you thought you were SO original with your ideas - and then seeing someone not only do your idea - but better than you would’ve done it. Lol. Congrats to everyone. This was my first time participating and it was a lot of fun. Edit: finally found mine at 1:58:58

[@abuelufx]

Dont give up 💪💪

[@Shantastickle]

You did great!

[@GarrettBell]

@@Shantastickle thank you!

[@lonelyberg1808]

How long have you been doing blender?

[@GarrettBell]

@@lonelyberg1808 like two months lol

[@OriginalFerangi]

I love how 15:43 matches perfectly with the music! What a cool coincidence

[@andzichdzianis]

13:38 That was a great honour and joy to be a part of this challenge

[@Norman_Lazarevich]

Dang I thought that one was real and had to look twice to make sure.Great work buddy.

[@SirDinzhi]

That looked nice

[@andzichdzianis]

@@SirDinzhi Thank you!

[@ElTapy2312]

​@YourContentIsTerrible You sound like someone who's content is terrible

[@bibilaberlue4451]

I am proud to count myself among those who were able to participate in this challenge. I'm at 2:05:24 and it's the first time I've done something this ambitious without tutorials to assist me and I want to say congratulations to everyone who participated as well because it's really incredible!

[@stirlinghall6593]

Love the reference

[@Almost19_Productions]

1:59:38 is me! Very impressed with everyone's efforts!

[@stirlinghall6593]

Really creative

[@kacstro]

its so funny! great job! ❤

[@TheAaronGerenShow]

3:1:52 is mine!! I was scared it didnt make it in there for a second! 😂 Super happy to be a part of this for my first 3D challenge!! 💖 I look forward to the next one!!

[@angela_somanythings5670]

Wow, I love yours so much! The cats and colors!! Very unique feeling!

[@theslicefactor4590]

Yours is beautiful!

[@loumona76]

It's amazing. Sucks that they couldn't put your name on it since they don't respect any of the artists.

[@chuckroyal]

Yeah yours was awesome

[@TheAaronGerenShow]

Thank you so much!! 💖 I really appreciate it. ​@@angela_somanythings5670

[@AlexeyStepin-]

1:25:48 Here's mine!) This idea came to me almost immediately, Eren climbs onto the centipede, remembering his past I spent about 150 hours implementing these 5 seconds

[@bachtaxuan9386]

so cool man

[@ipranav_kahar]

Eren must be proud of you!!

[@AlexeyStepin-]

@@ipranav_kahar

[@shaenoyt]

You're amazing

[@AckzaTV]

When ai could have done it all in 5 mins

[@Nexteum]

21:37 My entry with wizard climbing the books 🥰🥰 So happy to be a part of this huge community and cant wait for the next one ♥♥♥

[@sundaycomicssection]

It is quite a thrill to be watching and all of a sudden there is your own animation at 1:13:53

[@thecoolbird13]

great work!

[@spacecraft080]

Wait that is beautiful, I love the atmosphere and the color palette there ❤

[@destinyenejo5939]

I see nothing but talent

[@angela_somanythings5670]

Also their dedication and that they had to overcome many challenges, learning new things on the way..

[@nerd_alert927]

​@angela_somanythings5670 That's the background stuff that leads to the talent. So, yes, all we see is the talent. And, it's incredible.

[@angela_somanythings5670]

@@nerd_alert927 However, I was referring to talent by it's definition: talent means the innate ability, which is not the developed ability and developed skill, those add on top of talent

[@mushyzachman7731]

And stairs

[@whitewolfgaming8327]

It’s AI

[@cgiling2947]

1:49:53 The match tower exploded and the camera over-exposed at the same time are so freaking beautiful🔥🧨💥

[@eshupal1386]

33:23 feeling of getting my artwork shown is something☺

[@icyfoi]

i can't find mine :(

[@cord2706]

@@icyfoi​​⁠We actually decided yours sucked so we didn’t put it in - Thank you for submitting!

[@icyfoi]

@@cord2706 oh ok

[@huevonesunltd]

What was it about , other than going upstairs ​@@icyfoi

[@m_r-ock6508]

Dam thats tuff ​@@icyfoi

[@DEXTORNOP]

1:09:08 I had a blast of joy while making this render. learned a lot in this challenge and I am honored to be a part this challenge.

[@thecoolbird13]

it looks great!

[@AbisaiBonOv]

I wish I could give every single artist the budget they deserve so that they can make a complete movie based on each of their worlds.

[@nagolici3206]

I believe that will be possible in the future with help of AI

[@minnarew]

or game

[@Nerva3D]

3:03:42 One Piece theme!!! Was my first time participating let alone really doing any kind of elaborate animations. Was insanely worth it and fun to do though!!

[@MizukiCreates]

Love how this turned out! & all the one piece easter eggs!!!!

[@randomcitizen3939]

Loved it ❤

[@Pequenastonterias]

Que buena! Me gustó!

[@kingh.d5838]

Your artwork in particular has definitely touched me

[@jendaar]

Watching Dune 2 for 3 hours? No thanks. Watching animated characters walk up stairs for 3.5 hours? Yes please.

[@mrrainbow_art4752]

Found my submission "Solarpunk City" at 2:22:03 . I am very proud to be participating with that many other amazing artists.❤

[@hugomoya33]

1:41:58 David the Gnome departing due to human lack of respect for nature is mine! Glad to participate for the first time in a 3d challenge!

[@hugomoya33]

@YourContentIsTerrible Hahahah Thanks! you made my day! I'm sorry I can't say the same to you, Go on on spreading misery and dispair!

[@thecoolbird13]

that was a great render!

[@realarjunmali]

02:19:13 My first submission..Thanks for this great opportunity..It was challenging and got to learn many things...👍

[@vedantjadhav1811]

Wow!!!😱😮

[@mironricardo]

00:03:46 Was looking for that thumbnail moment. 😌

[@axeldenis4730]

2:54:12 found mine ! That was my first time participating the challenge, thanks for making this event 😄

[@hundredfireify]

Suzume! Great job!

[@heartybeefsoup1277]

Love this one! awesome stuff

[@yus_hakimi]

Suzume no tojimari no way 🎉

[@axeldenis4730]

@@hundredfireify yeeees it’s Suzume 😁 Thanks 🙏

[@axeldenis4730]

@@heartybeefsoup1277 thank you ! It’s very kind 🥰

[@n4r3n11]

9:57 happy to be part of it!!!

[@alaqw4499]

​@YourContentIsTerriblesounds like rage bait

[@Yunus_Emre_Demirci]

47:08 I found my entry. This is my first 3D challenge and I enjoyed a lot.

[@mayhong5612]

❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@michagree]

30:33 It is always a great feeling to be a part of this wonderful and creative community! :)

[@robertdellarossa4584]

13:49 This is the first time I entered the challenges and I'm so happy to be among such amazing artists! Keep up the great work everyone, and thank you to the whole team who make these challenges possible. ❤

[@heartybeefsoup1277]

love the composition in this scene, sick stuff man!

[@robertdellarossa4584]

@@heartybeefsoup1277 Much apricated!

[@tillgiermann3796]

Mom, I made it in the Top 2800! 1:08:40

[@jasonrugg]

53:43 Is my entry! Really glad to have been apart of this! I used almost exclusively photoscans (Including the giant frog!)

[@SamFromSpaceOfficial]

3:19:23 is mine! Not the best, but I'm proud. Thank you Clint and the gang!

[@Arrkail]

Not the best? yours actually stood out to me from many of them, it actually made me wow which is hard.

[@heartybeefsoup1277]

Saw this on the discord if I'm not mistaken, one of my favorites for sure, awesome stuff man!

[@SamFromSpaceOfficial]

@@Arrkailyou just made my day fam

[@SamFromSpaceOfficial]

@@heartybeefsoup1277thank you so much!!!!!

[@Finder_NY]

I love the concept man❤

[@Dasty67]

Finally found mine at 1:38:12 !! I had a blast working on it!!

[@xzerol9]

1:05:55 Time was really pressing, and I had to abandon many details, but I managed to meet the deadline in the end. I hope the spirit of Aron can be passed on. When the vulnerable around us face injustice and bullying, may we still have the courage to speak out for them, even at the cost of our own sacrifices.

[@antost_]

Thank you guys! My is 35:18. I did exactly what was in my head, so I am happy with the result, but after TOP 100 I saw the moments where I could improve myself to make something more impressive next challenge. It was a good experience. Have a good day everyone!

[@alpborauyarart]

46:43 Glad to be a part of it! So many great renders and cool concepts, congrats everyone!

[@theKoolcentre]

38:53 It was an honour!

[@KallieExperiments]

2:00:48 Look Ma! I made it! My entry! :D I am in absolute awe of the insane amount of creativity on display here. Congratulations to everyone who took part. Y'all are all so awesome!!!! Thank you to all who were a part of executing this challenge, from Pwnisher to the mods to judges and anyone else involved. This was my first time using Unreal Engine, so all I was expecting out of this was exactly what I got: to learn something new, to push my boundaries, and to become better than I was before I started. I succeeded in all 3, which is a personal win for me. Take care, stay awesome!!!!

[@Dravedude21]

1:14:02 Is my entry! Had such a fun time being a part of this challenge and I want to congratulate everybody who participated you have all done such an amazing job! =)

[@Dravedude21]

@YourContentIsTerrible Thanks for the compliment =)

[@Dravedude21]

@YourContentIsTerrible I know, you have an opinion good for youuuu

[@jamesblond7283]

Is this Non fiction?

[@Dravedude21]

@@jamesblond7283 yup

[@flyliberty06taffy]

36:28 happy to have participated, great job everyone

[@thuggert5540]

1:33:28 My submission this time around, congratulations to everyone who submitted and pushed through! the renders look amazing as usual...

[@delphana_arts]

2:20:48 Really enjoyed joining this challenge!! Look forward to other challenges too to learn and discover more from!

[@KrisKomedies]

This is awesome! I can’t believe how many people entered! I did the LEGO Frozen stopmotion one at 3:07:53. I had a lot of trouble lining up the stopmotion to the example model, but it was fun to do and I can’t wait for the next one!

[@SarJahVisual.Animations]

12:48 This is My Entry, This was my first time entering a 3D contest glad I could participate 😁

[@billvas]

Found mine at 1:32:43 I'm always thankful for the opportunity to participate in these and be shown off congrats to all involved.

[@gooberhoobin4658]

I’m high as hell, started to feel anxious/negative minded & started watching this and the music snapped me out and threw me into a beautiful dimension. Thank you for these. Thank you artists for these. Thank you to whomever is behind every moment of the sounds playing. Thank you to art 🤙🏽🫡

[@gooberhoobin4658]

Oh and thank you for this video!!!

[@jetboattv]

I love the soundtracks too. The first song in the alternate realities all renders montage is such an amazing song. my personal favorite.

[@PSlo0over]

Fly high, my friend! And enjoy your time. I think I'll do what you did next time I'm on a trip 🤙

[@DrTatos]

Found myself at 1:07:33 . So proud of this Community, this challenges are an amazing way to gain experience in a short amount of time. Congrats everyone 🎉

[@chronickev_]

Found mine at 1:43:57 congrats to everyone who submitted and shoutout to Clint for bringing the community together with another awesome challenge.🔥

[@chronickev_]

Breakdown on my channel!

[@Cigzi]

Front crook nollie fs flip out? Gnarly

[@JokeKingOfficial]

10:08 is mine. Inspired by 'The Batman'(2022).Title of the render 'Nocturnal Animal' more about the render on my channel. Thank you clint ❤ can't wait to participate in more of this since this being my first challenge(or big render). Congratulations to the winners and everyone who participated 🎉🎉❤❤

[@willcupa]

Mine's at 2:55:02, congrats everyone ! From what i've seen so far, every entries are incredible in its own way ! Always proud to be part of this !

[@tylersculpts]

22:33 this is my entry and my second 3D challenge. I got to learn from so many talented people and my render wouldn’t have been the same without them.

[@blenderizeroriginal]

dude how did you find yours so fast😅

[@tylersculpts]

Luck ;0@@blenderizeroriginal

[@ajononikostudio]

You can find my entry, titled "Gloved Maestro," at the 2:08:43 mark. Participating for the first time has been an absolute delight, and I'm truly grateful for the opportunity to connect with such remarkable 3D artists. ❤🤩

[@lordweyland639]

Such a creative idea! Great work

[@ajononikostudio]

@@lordweyland639 Thank you so much! ❤

[@yousof8546]

thats actually so creative and neat

[@ajononikostudio]

@@yousof8546 Thank you very much! 🙏

[@alpborauyarart]

Love your work mate! I hoped I would see at least one of us in top 100 because I think piano was a very cool concept to do. Keep up the good work! ❤👏

[@reizzansetyawan4959]

1:22:08 This is my submission for this challenge. This is my second time participating in Pwnisher 3D challenge, it's fun doing this challenge even though I'm not really satisfied with my final submission, but it turned out good and I'm glad to be part of this challenges. Looking forward to do more of these challenges

[@reizzansetyawan4959]

@YourContentIsTerrible thank you :)

[@thecoolbird13]

it looks great!

[@reizzansetyawan4959]

@@thecoolbird13 Thank you very much!!

[@LoganOrr_]

12:38 is me, loved participating in my first challenge!!!

[@TripleeVFX]

Loved the Star Wars submissions. Glad to be a part of it 2:37:33 🙌. Only my second 3d project so far

[@recoveringsoul755]

There's a Star Wars section? Ooohhh

[@vitoking38]

2:01:37 Is my entry. This was one of my favorite challenges, great work everyone!

[@TdkSivakumar]

34:53 Thanks for adding my entry. what a great pleasure to watch others creativity

[@dakshvasudeva7037]

1:54:22 This is my First 3D challenge and I enjoyed a lot.

[@abhijeetdahiya2613]

Awesome work

[@yt159-sj6hd]

How did you enter that challenge?

[@yt159-sj6hd]

I always wanted to enter a competition but never found anything

[@QIKUGAMES-QIKU]

Did you find Wally ?

[@SoulSearch11110]

​@@yt159-sj6hdthere's plenty!

[@gilles6809]

Glad to see everyone else also promoting their piece in the comments, now i don't feel bad about doing it myself, mine's at 2:51:42 :) Kudos to everybody for their awesome work! Can't wait to be a part of the next challenge

[@nerd_alert927]

Honestly, I didn't watch the whole video, only the time stamped comments. I'm glad all you artist did that.

[@mastjappa]

1:23:13 Is my entry. I've learned so much on this great challenge and I'm looking forward to the next one. Great job everyone!

[@JavierEstebanJE]

38:48 This was my submission! Didn't get the rules completely so I focused more in other aspects not that important lol... but it was very fun to create haha! Next time will be better🙌

[@jy_artisan]

1:10:48 Finally after an hour+ found mine!! 🔥 This was my 2nd attempt, started to explore Marvelous Designer and Megascan for the first time. Thank you for such amazing challenge and glad to see so many talented works!

[@zhorien]

Keep doing this good work man.. 👍🏻 Kita boleh

[@jy_artisan]

@@zhorien Thanks! man!

[@LostLegends777]

3:03:12 so glad to have been a part of this challenge! My second one yet and still looking forward to improving the next. Incredible renders everyone!🎉

[@filmjkk]

12:14 is mine! Glad I was able to finish it on time to get included here :)

[@delphoistudio]

Glad to be a part of this challange, it's great to see how many creative artists are out there coming up with so many unique ideas! My entry is at 31:38

[@srikarjois2063]

Pleasure to be part of yet another challenge ❤ Keep them coming, mines at 2:56:57

[@tylersculpts]

I saw yours on the discord and in the countdown to the top 100! I love the style you were able to achieve it reminds me of old sci fi movie posters!

[@srikarjois2063]

​@@tylersculptsThank you so much, it's based on the artist Alex vede's Style.

[@dama7731]

Found mine at 32:33, had so much fun participating in this challenge!!

[@meidan3819]

Was tough to find it from all that great renders, but thanks for the opportunity to be part of it! 2:21:45

[@meidan3819]

@YourContentIsTerrible one man's trash is another man's treasure 😁

[@Rom_3d_dem]

1:05:23 Here's my entry) Really enjoyed working with all the talented artists around the world. Thank you for these challenges Clint❤

[@alpacamax3404]

1:06:33 This is my entry. I made a lot of progress compared to my previous render challenge entry but there's still a lot more to go. See you all in the next one!

[@blockwarrior0088]

1:27:19 here's my render. I'm glad I participated. I'm confident next time I will win! 😈

[@rupture1382]

42:13 omg it's me!!! so glad that i took part in this challenge!

[@Coin3D]

3:21:42 is mine! So happy to be a part of this. It was my first 3d challenge, cant wait for the next one!!

[@blackfrostdigital]

Excuse me, how is this much talent possible? I could easily pick out another top 100 from this. Surely a testament to the incredible efforts from all these artists. Proud to be included 1:45:48

[@Cypoes.graphics]

Don't get us started on the Top100. It was a fight and such hard decisions. Glad you've made it!

[@blackfrostdigital]

@@Cypoes.graphics haha yeah I can’t imagine how difficult it would have been to bring it down to just 100. You guys did an amazing job! I don’t think I would be able.

[@AlphaRustScience]

3:19:37 Oh, so glad to be here, I was thinking my work was kicked 😅😇

[@BillyCobbOfficial]

2:32:22 Here's mine. Man, so many of these that didn't make top 100 were so good.

[@bossk2986]

1:16:58 is my entry! This was my first challenge and it was super cool to see how creative and talented this community is, looking forward to the next one 🔥

[@kiritokazuto2398]

Love the style you should be so proud!

[@aroberts3213]

Glad to take part! 44:42

[@lolo_ivens]

1:17:10 This is my entry. Had so much fun working on this.!

[@Brockolii]

2:00:08 is mine! Loved this challenge! So much fun, congrats everyone you all did amazing!

[@filyochannel]

3:06:07 this is my work!! I am very glad that I got here after all! I really liked the challenge

[@jamespruitt4756]

so early on...1:18 love the Studio Ghibli

[@misterrider19]

1:47:48 Hey, that's me! Honestly it was a cool challenge and made me do something a bit different than my usual work, also seeing so many talentuous people on discord making their progress was awesome, I will definitely try to find time in my schedule if there's another challenge that you make someday :)

[@paracite366]

2:34:37 is mine! So glad I got to participate in these challenges finally! Can't wait for the next one!

[@youarealemon]

The Avatar one at 37:13 is so good!!

[@x_blade]

Thanks for giving a chance to mobile animators 1:01:14 ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Makedonas61]

39:32 Extremely proud with what i managed to make. This is probably my favourite animation that ive made

[@lucidparalysis2794]

1:59:09 is me!! Congrats to everyone who entered! Amazing work :)

[@thecoolbird13]

i love the style!

[@lucidparalysis2794]

@@thecoolbird13 Thanks!! I wanted to keep developing but ran into computer issues so I'm glad I was able to submit!

[@pumpkincell]

1:41:18 found mine. this was really difficult for me had to learn almost everything to make this thank you for hosting these challanges!

[@techno_magnus9616]

3:22:32 The Portal one was mine! Glad to be able to participate.

[@tigerkrieger4299]

1:20:23 THATS ME!!!! I didnt win for obvious reasons, every single one Looks a lot better than mine, but I still had a lot of fun und am proud of my render. See y'all next Challenge!

[@slothimousprime]

this is mine! 1:56:03 congrats all, I'm honored to participate and it is my first! 🔥

[@kane00000]

00:50 Goofy playing the piano with multiple fingers on on the same key lmao. Now that was funny.

[@HussinKhan]

2:22:58 My first ever pwnisher challenge. Glad to be a part of it.

[@yularen7567]

12:28 Was Mine, had a blast competing

[@drom_art]

2:15:33 ! So happy to be here. One day I will be on the Top 100 🙏❤

[@aseuraf]

2:22:52 is my entry. This is the first time I was able to join this awesome challenge. I wasn't able to finish on time for the last challenge. There's more to improve next time! Thanks for the opportunity!

[@amadevdesigns]

2:02:42 This was an amazingly fun challenge to be part of. Thank you for the opportunity!