Have your mind blown by these Rookie Awards 2022 entries

We might be a little bit over-excited, but honestly, the work that is being submitted to Rookie Awards 2022 is truly amazing. Coming from all corners of the globe, these non-professional digital artists are making a big impression with our judging panel and members alike.

Febe de Vos - The Rookies 2022

Created by: Febe de Vos
Member Level: contender

Hello and welcome to my Rookies 2022 entry. Here you will find the overview of a year's worth of personal character art projects.

Rishabh Laheja - Visual Effects Compositing Reel

Created by: Rishabh Laheja
Member Level: rookie

This is my entry for the Rookies 2022 presenting my visual effects compositing reel, which includes some of my personal projects.

My 2021 work

Created by: Aaron Fowler
Member Level: contender

The work I did at 3d Sense Media School in 2021. The concept art of the Knight character was done by Jang Minho: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/Oy5OLb

Marty Mcfly

Created by: Urku Yay
Member Level: player

Cartoon character made for cartoon assignment at Animum

Concept Art Portfolio

Created by: Liam Keogh
Member Level: player

Illustration and concept art university work from 2021

Blackberry Hunter

Created by: Matthew Skylar Jetton
Member Level: player

This was my Foundation Term final project at Think Tank Training Centre. It's an interpretation of the piece called "Blackberry Hunter" by St. Cygnus that I absolutely fell in love with just before starting school.The piece uses a specular-gloss workflow and was rendered in V-Ray 5 for Maya.

Amazon Warrior

Created by: Irene Roldan
Member Level: player

Cartoon characterMaster in 3D character modeling.Cartoon character project.Personaje Cartoon.Máster de modelado de personajes 3D____· School:Animum Creativity Advanced School· Tutor:@Danu Navarrowww.artstation.com/danunavarro· 3D model based on concept by Chui Sanhua

The artist - BFG

Created by: Salah Elshehry
Member Level: contender

This personal project inspired by the BFG, Gave me appropriate chance to learn and apply some new techniques and earn skills.Hope you like it ...Started zbrush sculpting from a sphere, Made the skin details manually from scratch.

Coffee Break

Created by: Alexander Acklin
Member Level: player

I recently finished my first term project at Think Tank Online, where we were tasked with turning a 2d concept image into a 3d render. I chose the immensely talented, Stacy Frantisek's piece, “Scientist on a Coffee Break.”

Realistic Magnemite

Created by: Lagouche Benjamin
Member Level: player

Personal 3D project, I wanted to imagine a realistic version of Pokemon Magnemite as well as train on the substance painter software. I chose Magnemite because it is easy to model and offers great texturing opportunities. I worked on it during 1 week and the rendering took me 2 days.

Memories - 3D Animation

Created by: David Martinez Martin
Member Level: player

Memories is a 3D Animation shot I made to improve my skills at animating two characters interacting with each other. I can proudly say that I learned a lot about constraints, how to deal with a moving camera, lip sync and of course, acting.

3D Environment | The Rookies 2022 | Guiding Journey

Created by: Nadja May Kramer
Member Level: player

Being a concept artist was my dream but this year (2022) I decided to switch to 3D environment and prop art. This is my first environment created as a student for a school project, Guiding Journey. Please use the sliders below the images! _( :⁍ 」 )_

Rookie Awards 2022 | Roy Bennett 3D Game Art Showcase

Created by: Roy C Bennett IV
Member Level: contender

This entry showcases my skill progression and education creating 3D environments and props throughout 2021. These were all projects created while studying online at Think Tank Training Centre. I have a passion for creating cinematic set pieces that tell a story and convey emotion--I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

Satyr

Created by: Venessa-Michel Meza-Girard
Member Level: rookie

My project entitled "Satyr".Character and concept based on Carlo Arellano illustration entitled "Satyr" (https://www.deviantart.com/carlo-arellano/art/Satyr-489561681)

Back to the dream!

Created by: Alex
Member Level: rookie

One of my latest work in Unreal Engine 5.My tribute to the times I love the most.

RELATIVITY

Created by: Jules Rebuffat
Member Level: rookie

RELATIVITY is a graduation short film realized by ArtFX students : Hugo Astesano, Loïc Ciaux, Guillaume Hulot, Benjamin Matthys, Victor Piquemal, Jules Rebuffat, Loïc Remy.With the help of specialist students : Esteban Boudailles, Auriane Bertil, Mathilda Colli, Hugo Martial.RELATIVITY was nominee in VES and PIDs.

Ninja character

Created by: Sara Sánchez
Member Level: player

Two months of hard work at Centro Pixels to create my first fully game ready character. All done by me, including the concept art of the character.

The Quiet Nest

Created by: Issam E. Matmati
Member Level: contender

The Quiet NestMade while taking Demo Reel class with Miguel Ortega at @GnomonSchool of Visual Effects, Games & Animation.Most comp elements were provided by Miguel Ortega, others were found on youtube.Concept Art: Lok Du

PINOCCHIO

Created by: Loïc LEMOINE
Member Level: player

'PInocchio' is a student short film made during our graduation year in 2021 at ESMA Montpellier. Directed by Valentin Clauzon, Paul Goubet, Guillaume Collin, Stella Jullian, Loic Lemoine, Theo Miramon, Aymeric Richard and Laura Salomoni.

Space General - Miu Marcus

Created by: Emile Chauvin
Member Level: contender

Final project for Artside school This character was a blast I just fell in love with the concept Huge thanks to Camille Delmeule, Arnaud Roy, Pierre Alain Reymond, Hugo Aubert, Vincent Menier, Samuel Compain-Eglin, Florian Devos, Cyril Roquelaine, Jéremy Vitry, Arthur Fournier and Charles-Antoine Lerein

Observatory

Created by: Irene Roldan
Member Level: player

Final project for the course Fundamentos de la Produccion 3D from Animum Creativity Advanced School.· School: Animum Creativity Advanced School· Caracter inspired: Evgeny Khe.

YLVA

Created by: Domingie Yann
Member Level: rookie

"Ylva" is a 2D / 3D animated student short movie inspired by norse mythology.

Liftoff

Created by: Harrison Davies
Member Level: player

An attempt at a spaceship launch scene. A redo of a space project that I worked on in August last year, showcasing the skills that I have gained in texturing, modelling and simulating since then.

Year 1 of Architectural Visualisation

Created by: Christian Frederik Pedersen
Member Level: contender

About a year ago I began my journey in the world of Arch viz, leaving behind a career in sales, instead entering into education once again. A year filled with learning later, I am now back here, with the story of my year to share.

The ROOKIES 2022: Alexander Kluts 3D art portfolio

Created by: Alexander Kluts
Member Level: contender

Welcome honored judges, rookie artists and visitors! With pride I present my entry for the Rookies 2022. My entry contains a couple of works I've been making throughout the year. The attentive viewer will notice some older works as well, which are now updated and improved. I hope to be amazed by all of your entries!

SURTR - God Of War Fanmade - Artside Graduation Project

Created by: Arthur Fournier
Member Level: contender

I am pleased to share with you my last character made during my training at Artside game art school. This is my graduation project.As a passionate of anatomy, I wanted to focus on this one and that's why I didn't use any basemesh.

Interior Architecture - The Living Room

Created by: Melvin LE CAM
Member Level: player

Interior of a living room in 3D on 3ds Max based on reference.Textures found on https://quixel.com/megascans/home/

Blog 22

Created by: Montasser Khalil
Member Level: rookie

"Blog 22" is a graduation project created by Montasser Khalil at Sheridan College, explaining the emotions people can experience when not accepted socially. Whether in a relationship, friendship, or meeting a significant other's family.

Why should I enter the Rookie Awards?

The real question here is, why are you not entering the Rookie Awards 2022? Seriously, if you are an aspiring artist trying to break into creative media industries then this is one of the best opportunities out there for you.

Even if you're not ready to apply for jobs, this contest is a great opportunity for you to build confidence and get your work in front of some of the biggest names in creative media and entertainment.

Who can enter the Rookie Awards?

The Rookie Awards is open to all aspiring young artists. You can be a student, self-taught artist, or even a hobbyist.

Please note that you are not eligible to enter if you have more than 12 months professional experience in any related field.

Please contact our support team if you are not sure about your eligibility by using the yellow live chat located bottom-right of every page of our platform.

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Every single person that shares their work has a chance to win our amazing Creative Media Starter Kit prize valued at US$25,000.

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Important Dates

Please refer to the following dates to make sure you don't miss out on this great opportunity.

March 7, 2022: OPEN
Eligible entrants are asked to create an entry page and upload their best work for the judges to review.

June 1, 2022: CLOSED
No extensions are ever allowed. This is a solid date, just like a production deadline.

July 9th, 2022: FINALISTS
Our Judging panel reviews every entry, awarding them an industry ranking and selecting top people per category.

July 27th, 2022: WINNERS
All judging completed and winners of jobs, internships, scholarships and People’s Choice are announced.

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Rookie Awards 2022

The 12th Annual Rookie Awards is open to young creatives in visual effects, animation, games, virtual reality, motion graphics and 3d visualisation. There is simply no better way to launch your career and start sharing your amazing work online.

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