... for such an auspicious event as the release of the long-awaited version 1.0...
This adds an interesting perspective to this 'comp'. It's not about whose image is 'best', it's about which image works best as a splash screen for Anim8or.
Nobody specified any criteria for judging. I just thought it would be fun to mention what I like about the contenders. Maybe it is just about which is the most compelling image.
So here is what sets Renegade apart: This one has a lot of energy and motion. Things are exploding and the hero (or villian) is dodging enemy fire to make his escape. A lot of cool things are happening at once-and you tell the whole story in a single 750x450 image. I won't be surprised at all if Rengade is our winner.
I really thought there would be one or two mediocre entries, but that isn't the case.