Visual Effects

This category is for artists working with assets and elements that are integrated with live-action footage to create photo realistic environments, characters, sets, props, animation and effects that would be dangerous, expensive, impractical, or simply impossible to capture on film.

If you want to work in Visual Effects and are passionate about the prospect of working on big blockbuster live action movies such as Star Wars, Avengers and The Lion King, this is your category. The judges are looking for artists across the full production pipeline from matchmove and rotoscoping, modeling and texturing, lighting and rendering, compositing and more.

Important Notes

• Do not submit cartoony assets and elements that is suited to an animated feature film. These should be submitted to the 3D Animation category.
• Concept Artists should not submit work to this category. There is a dedicated content for this type of work.
• Character and Environment artists are allowed to submit content to this category. However please make sure it is targeted towards integrating into live action.
• Share your process. If submitting a final compositing shot, make sure to include a breakdown of how it was created.

Requirements & Deliveries

• You must create a single entry page that includes all your best work. Do not create multiple entries with single projects as you will be disqualified.
• Make sure your work is primarily composed of 3D elements.
• Put effort into your entry page by including text descriptions, titles, work-in-progress and any include supporting material that you feel will impress the judges.

Judging Criteria

The judges are looking for artists that are ready for the challenges of production. They are looking for artists with a passion for this category and have worked hard to hone their skills.

The judges will be considering your overall presentation, technical skills, creative skills, variety of content, and employment potential. Treat your entry like a job interview. You have one page to show how amazing your skills are.

How to enter

1. Read the Rules. Don’t worry, there isn’t too much lawyer talk in there. Quick Link.
2. Create an Entry using the button below.

Need some help? Watch this video demonstration to help make sure you create the best entry possible.