The name was random. Just something to call my work on the forum. Totally irrelevant.


I hoped this was a competition for the best idea for the theme: OCTANEBENCH, not for the most "wow" looking scenes ... I'll keep that in mind for future contests.

You really don't like my ATV do you? :)
I ...

Congratulations to all and special bravos to the winners ! :)

I liked "OctaneRender Box (enricocerica)" and "IDEA (Julio Cayetano)" better than "CUDA powered ATV (suvakas)".
The ATV is a lot of fun to look at and also an exceptional example to follow / look up to in terms of professional ...

I'm glad you liked that idea ...
I completely agree about the risk of getting fireflies (hot pixels)

Best of luck,
eidy

Make it a twilight scene (sunrise / sunset) with those "engines" glowing :) Pls ;)
It doesn't even need to about the entire ATV model (the scene, I mean ;) ). Just some of it's more powerful lines plus a general silhouette against that out of focus twilight horizon (maybe even with the ATV night ...

Submerge a glowy (gelyfish-like) octane logo in that transparent vase

All best,
eidy

Big "YOU'RE WELCOME" to ardian_ian

Best of luck,
eidy

Again, very glad I could help
Looks very nice - dreamy style

All best,
eidy

Hi !

I would definitely go with dirt one ;)
If you don't mind a small input / advice: less ambient light (less haze) and more glow (green text from the "engines") will set an even better mood for your nice scene :) (in my opinion, at least). The lighting , the base (a.k.a "ground) they both look ...

Thomas Edison would be proud
It came up very nice - I too think the last image is the most representative

Good luck,
eidy

Nice
I like the graphic style ...

All best,
eidy