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Reallusion’s 2024 3D Character Contest – Meet the Winners!

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Reallusion’s 2024 3D Character Contest was held between May to September, receiving 267 submissions all over the world, showcasing the best 3D character design and animation.

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Reallusion’s 2024 3D Character Contest was held between May 1st to September 30th, 2024. Within 3 months, 267 submissions were submitted from 55 countries. showcases the best 3D character design and animation created using Reallusion’s powerful character production ecosystems – Character Creator for 3D character creation, iClone for facial and body animation, and AccuRIG for rigging.

“At Reallusion we are proud to see an influx of high-level character artists who are adopting Character Creator and iClone into their professional pipelines. The contest proved the viability of using Character Creator to create unique 3D characters without thematic limitations. We congratulate all who participated, and look forward to bringing more innovations to the industry.” – Enoc Burgos, Reallusion Director of Partnership Marketing

>> Discover the winners

PRIZE SPONSORED BY RENOWN INDUSTRY LEADERS

The 2024 Reallusion 3D Character Contest offered cash and prizes valued at over USD$47,500 thanks to the A-list sponsors who partnered with Reallusion, such as NVIDIA, Maxon, Rokoko, Noitom, KitBash3D, 3DConnexion, KeenTools, TexturingXYZ, and Fox Renderfarm. Through this contest, Character Creator’s extensive pipeline allows artists to seamlessly integrate a new workflow designed for rapid creativity with zero sacrifice in character quality.

REALISTIC CHARACTER DESIGN

Under this category, entrants create a realistic human character in Character Creator by combining the character base with tools like ZBrush, Substance Painter, Marvelous Designer, Blender, Wrap, Texturing.xyz, and Maya.

1st Place: The Last Entry – by Konrad Hetko, 3D Character Artist

“Reallusion’s tools were incredibly helpful, especially the ease of switching between Character Creator and ZBrush using GoZ. But what I appreciate the most is FaceTools, which takes care of the most tedious aspects of working with morphs and dynamic normals by automating everything with just one click!” – Konrad Hetko

2nd Place: Shannaz – by Tomáš Babka, 3D Artist

“I really like tools from Reallusion. Especially the Character Creator. They help me speed up the character creation process tremendously. Quality textures, Topologies, Meshes and Morphs are of a high standard and very well made. As well as tools and addons for Blender, ZBrush, Unreal or Unity. Any pipeline including characters can be significantly sped up.” – Tomáš Babka

3rd Place: Hard Battle – by Jeet Shah, 3D Character Artist

“Character Creator introduced me to a refreshing new way of creating 3d characters with a very non-destructive approach with its hundreds of sliders for full body modifications. I could easily try out new proportions, and new ideas without fearing that I won’t be able to revert to the old one.” – Jeet Shah

STYLIZED CHARACTER DESIGN

Under this category, entrants create a stylized character in Character Creator by combining the character base with tools like ZBrush, Substance Painter, Marvelous Designer, Blender, Wrap, Texturing.xyz, and Maya.

1st Place: ASTIN – Chemical Oasis – by Jorge Leonardo Ayala Arias, 3D Character Artist

“It’s such an ease to have a faithful base to the concept, reducing the time to see in action for the created assets and the character. Character Creator provides the possibility and versatility of adding bones for extra accessories, giving life to the character.” – Jorge Leonardo Ayala Arias

2nd Place: Avice – A Knight of the Realm – by Kurt Boutilier, Digital Sculptor / 3D Print Artist

“Reallusion tools helped me create a base mesh for my character, as well as the ability to rig and pose her much faster then modeling or rigging a character from scratch.” – Kurt Boutilier

3rd Place: Seeker – by Duai Sebastian Florez, 3D Character Artist

“Character Creator 4 is an incredible software; it helped me save 50% of the time in my character creation pipeline. Additionally, it allows me to pose characters quickly without needing complex rigging methods. Its integration with ZBrush is so seamless that they almost seem like a single program.” – Duai Sebastian Florez

REALISTIC CHARACTER ANIMATION

Use iClone to create a realistic animation for a character made with the CC3+ Base. The character model can be customized with Reallusion tools and content or third-party software like ZBrush, Blender, Unreal Engine.

1st Place: Lisa & Fia – by Robert Lundqvist, 3D Hobby Artist

“Easy and fast character creation with Character Creator and Headshot.” – Robert Lundqvist (Watch Robert’s full entry)

2nd Place: The Playful Deity – by Kay John Yim, Architect by day / CGI Artist by night

“Character Creator 4’s Ultimate Morphs allowed me to create my character’s foundation non-destructively, which seamlessly integrated into iClone for posing and animation. I utilized ActorCore motions as the base for the character animation and relied heavily on iClone’s ‘Edit Motion Layer’ and ‘Motion Correction’ for user-friendly animation adjustments.” – Kay John Yim (Watch John’s full entry)

3rd Place: NeuroNexus – by Hamidreza Hamzehpour, CG Generalist – Film/Animation Maker

“Initially, I used the base 3D model of the character creator and sent it to ZBrush using the ZBrush Face Tool Plugin to sculpt my character on the base m, then exported the rigged character to Cinema 4D. Also, I’ve used iClone to mix some animations like walking to stop, start to walk, etc.” – Hamidreza Hamzehpour (Watch Hamidreza’s full entry)

STYLIZED CHARACTER ANIMATION

Use iClone to create a realistic animation for a character made with the CC3+ Base. The character model can be customized with Reallusion tools and content or third-party software like ZBrush, Blender, Unreal Engine.

1st Place: HellGal – by Loïc Bramoullé, Cinematics for indies and AA studios

“Character Creator is always amazing to kickstart any humanoid character production, already supporting the really accessible facial motion capture in iClone, here with my iPad via LiveFace.” – Loïc Bramoullé (Watch Loic’s full entry)

2nd Place: Dance of the Flying Spirit – by Melis Caner, 3D Generalist

“As a 3D generalist, creating a character from scratch has always been challenging. Reallusion tools helped me build my character and animation significantly easier, faster, and more efficiently.” – Melis Caner (Watch Melis’ full entry)

3rd Place: Nesting Realm Keeper – by Varuna Darensbourg, Artist & Game Dev

“For this challenge, I was able to complete everything using CC4, iClone, PS and GoZ+. I needed to work as streamlined as possible. CC4 & GoZ+ really helped me finish my character efficiently and helped to quickly create props, like the Dragon egg, pillar and more. Another supermassive time saver was using the facial capture from the Voice video, using AccuFace.” – Varuna Darensbourg (Watch Varuna’s full entry)

BEST ACCURIG CHARACTERS

With the use of AccuRIG, artists can turn their static characters into fully animatable projects in any topology. The winning characters showcase high sculpting details with attractive poses and professional renders.

SPECIAL AWARDS

Special Awards and Prizes are reserved for outstanding achievement in certain areas of the competition. These awards are juried by our judges and add more to the winnings.

HONORABLE MENTIONS

The judging process for the “2024 Reallusion 3D Character Contest ” proved to be quite difficult and took many hours of deliberation. Besides the top 3 placements from Best Character Animation & Best Character Design, Reallusion also selected 48 winners for AccuRIG characters, Special Awards, and Honorable Mentions.

See the Winner Page for winner details and judge comments!

Media Contact

Atilas Wang, Reallusion Inc., +886289121028, atilaswang@reallusion.com, https://www.reallusion.com/

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Ampace will Showcase Innovative Energy Storage Solutions at All-Energy Australia 2024, Exploring Pathways for Energy Transition

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MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The All-Energy Australia Exhibition will take place on October 23-24, 2024, in Melbourne. Ampace will debut, presenting its pioneering energy storage solutions tailored to facilitate Australia’s energy transition (Booth No. WW101).

Challenges and Opportunities in Australia’s Energy Transition

Australia’s energy landscape is experiencing significant transformations due to the pursuit of global carbon neutrality objectives. Consequently, the role of energy storage technology has never been more crucial in overcoming the hurdles associated with increasing volatility of electricity supply and demand. It is precisely in this context that Ampace is stepping into the Australian market with a mission to provide efficient and dependable storage solutions, supporting the nation’s sustainable energy aspirations.

Ampace: A Premier Provider of Green Energy Solutions

Ampace Technology Co., Ltd., as a joint venture of CATL and ATL, providing world class R&D and manufacturing of a complete chain Li ion battery products from “Cell-Battery Pack-System Integration”. With a strong foundation in micro vehicles, high-power products, and energy storage systems, Ampace is dedicated to providing the green energy solutions for users worldwide with “ultimate safety, ultimate reliability, ultimate performance, and ultimate experience”, developing battery products with high energy density, enhanced safety, and long life.

Ampace’s energy storage solutions have already proven their worth in Shenzhen, China, California, USA, and Chile, ensuring a stable power supply while delivering substantial cost savings to users. At the All-Energy exhibition, Ampace will showcase a comprehensive range of ESS products tailored to the Australian market, including commercial and industrial (C&I) solutions, residential energy storage, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and portable power solutions.

Empowering Energy Transition, Ampace Moves Forward

Entering the Australian market is a strategic milestone for Ampace’s global ambitions. The company remains steadfast in its user-centric approach, continuously refining product performance and service quality through technological innovation. Ampace is poised to assist Australia in achieving its energy transition and carbon neutrality goals, contributing to the sustainable evolution of the global energy sector.

At the All-Energy Australia Exhibition, Ampace eagerly anticipates collaborating with industry peers to forge pathways for energy transition and collectively propel the global energy sector towards a greener, more sustainable future.

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HILTI UNVEILS NEW BRAND CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION PROS

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The brand celebrates the craftsmanship and kinship at the heart of the construction industry

PLANO, Texas , Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hilti North America, a global leader providing innovative tools, technology, software, and services to the commercial construction industry, is debuting a fresh brand campaign that honors the grit and know-how of unsung heroes who take on the most challenging of jobs, day in and day out.

Built on direct experience from working with construction professionals, Hilti’s “Pros Know” campaign digs into what really matters to jobsite workers. The campaign, which has rolled out across social media, radio, search and display ads, recognizes the caliber it takes to push through bad weather, slog through mud, and meet relentless deadlines in harsh conditions and a chaotic environment. The campaign speaks directly to those who endure and never back down, underlining the resilience and determination that define the industry. 

Hilti aims to generate excitement and pride in being part of an industry that shapes the world. The creative approach is based on an understanding and admiration of the construction industry, that experts recognize the pros, and pros see the best in the field. The message spotlights the bonds that are central to the industry and shows why Hilti is a trusted partner that provides certainty in even the most uncertain of conditions—so that contractors can focus on mastering the build.

The “Pros Know” campaign also emphasizes Hilti’s unique boots-on-the-ground approach. The company’s direct sales model enables its team members to work closely with customers. That real-world insight drives Hilti’s innovation and helps the company connect with pros on the jobsite—as a productivity partner who understands the demands and pace of the job. Hilti is committed to making jobsites run more smoothly, safely, and productively, backed by the reliability of its 20-year limited warranty, 2-year wear & tear coverage, and 1-day turnaround on tool repairs.

“Through this campaign, we aim to shine a light on the contributions of construction workers to society,” said Muthu Manohar, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Engineering, Hilti North America. “Hilti honors your hard work and stands by you every step of the way, providing unwavering support to help you be more productive and safer—with a unique offering that goes beyond power tools.”

Hilti’s premium offerings transcend the anchors, firestop, and power tools for which it is most well-known. The company helps to optimize and streamline construction processes from start to finish, from the office to the jobsite.

For more information, visit hilti.com/prosknow.

About Hilti
Hilti is a leading provider of high-quality tools, fastening systems and software-based solutions for the professional user. With over 4,000 highly trained Hilti account managers, engineers, and employees throughout North America, Hilti’s expertise covers the areas of powder-actuated fastening, drilling and demolition, diamond coring and cutting, measuring, firestopping, screw fastening, adhesive and mechanical anchoring, strut and hanger systems, and solutions for tool crib productivity. Adding greater efficiencies to customers’ businesses, Hilti has tools with integrated features for improved worker and jobsite safety, advanced technologies and software for smoother workflows, and services that simplify construction management—ultimately making construction better. Hilti’s North American headquarters are in Plano, Texas. 

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Riot Announces Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call

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CASTLE ROCK, Colo., Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT) (“Riot” or “the Company”), an industry leader in vertically integrated Bitcoin (“BTC”) mining, announced today that it has scheduled its third quarter 2024 earnings conference call for Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 4:30 P.M. EST. During the call, Riot will discuss the results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.

This conference call will be available through the audio-only webcast, please use this link here to register. Participants who choose to dial into the call in the United States or internationally, please use this link here to register. A replay of the conference call will be available after the call ends, through this link.

About Riot Platforms, Inc.

Riot’s (NASDAQ: RIOT) vision is to be the world’s leading Bitcoin-driven infrastructure platform. Our mission is to positively impact the sectors, networks, and communities that we touch. We believe that the combination of an innovative spirit and strong community partnership allows the Company to achieve best-in-class execution and create successful outcomes.

Riot is a Bitcoin mining and digital infrastructure company focused on a vertically integrated strategy. The Company has Bitcoin mining operations in central Texas and Kentucky, and electrical switchgear engineering and fabrication operations in Denver, Colorado.

For more information, visit www.riotplatforms.com.

Safe Harbor

Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that reflect management’s current expectations, assumptions, and estimates of future performance and economic conditions. Such statements rely on the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “plans,” “expects,” “intends,” “will,” “potential,” “hope,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements about the benefits of acquisitions, including financial and operating results, and the Company’s plans, objectives, expectations, and intentions. Among the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: unaudited estimates of Bitcoin production; our future hash rate growth (EH/s); the anticipated benefits, construction schedule, and costs associated with the development of our mining facilities in Texas, Kentucky and elsewhere; our expected schedule of new miner deliveries; the impact of weather events on our operations and results; our ability to successfully deploy new miners; the variance in our mining pool rewards may negatively impact our results of Bitcoin production; megawatt (“MW”) capacity under development; we may not be able to realize the anticipated benefits from immersion cooling; the integration of acquired businesses may not be successful, or such integration may take longer or be more difficult, time-consuming or costly to accomplish than anticipated; failure to otherwise realize anticipated efficiencies and strategic and financial benefits from our acquisitions; and the impact of COVID-19 on us, our customers, or on our suppliers in connection with our estimated timelines. Detailed information regarding the factors identified by the Company’s management which they believe may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements in this press release may be found in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including the risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed under the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, as amended, and the other filings the Company makes with the SEC, copies of which may be obtained from the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release, and the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that subsequently occur, or of which the Company hereafter becomes aware, except as required by law. Persons reading this press release are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

Investor Contact:
Phil McPherson
303-794-2000 ext. 110
IR@Riot.Inc

Media Contact:
Alexis Brock
303-794-2000 ext. 118
PR@Riot.Inc

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