http://viewconference.it/view-awards-2013#entry_form


Here’s the list of the 2013 VIEW AWARD categories:



Best Short

This award will honor an outstanding short movie created with 2D, 3D digital animation, or live footage with the integration of digital visual effects. Motion Capture Data can optionally be utilized for the animation. Entries will be judged based on the criteria of Technical Excellence, Originality, Creativity, Design and Aesthetics. The duration cannot be more than 30 minutes.

Best Environment Design

This award will honor the best environment created with digital techniques: it can be entirely 3D or a mix of 2D/3D graphics and digital matte painting techniques. It may depict an interior or an exterior environment. 3D modeling, rendering and digital painting can be created with any 2D, 3D or digital painting software. The environment must be complete with surface appearance, painted or textured. Entries will be judged based on the criteria for Technical Excellence, Originality, Creativity, Aesthetics and Architectural Value of the piece.

Best Character

This award will honor the best digital character created for an animated short film or for a videogame. The character may be produced with any software used for 2D or 3D graphics. Entries will be judged based on rendering images of the character and on the criteria for Technical Excellence, Originality, Creativity, Aesthetics and Character’s Personality.

Best Digital Visual Effects

This award will honor the best Digital Visual Effects sequence used in a CG animated or live-action short film. The VFX may be created with any software used for 3D graphics and compositing. Entries will be judged based on the criteria for Technical Excellence, Originality, Creativity and Coherence with the narrative structure of the short.


Prices:

VIEW Award 2013

First Prize: 2.000,00 €



Rules and Regulations:

All entries must have been completed from 2012 to 2013 to be eligible
Duration: maximum length is 30 minutes
Both individual and group projects are accepted
All entries should be submitted on DVD
Video: PAL 16/9
Audio: MPEG2 Stereo
and be ready for screening
N.B. Submitted media will not be returned
VIEW AWARD GAME: all platforms and formats are accepted
Submitted work must be accompanied by some Hi-Res screenshots of your project and an Hi-Res photo of the director
Submitted work must be accompanied by a completed entry form, containing original signature of the person entering VIEW AWARD competition
All entries must provide written authorization for any copyrighted material included in the work
All entries must be received by September 15, 2013
Winners will receive prizes in cash, technology and paid internships