Business & Commercial

• 20%

  Artistic Expression
  • A persuasive and understandable storyline, with a tempo that makes people want to watch along with audio narrations, sound and visual effects.
• 30%

  Character Creation
  • Participants are allowed to use existing characters and assets acquired from the Reallusion Content Store.
  • Original creations or significantly modified Content Store characters are preferred.
• 30%

  Animation Skill
  • Demonstrate expertise in creating intricate facial expressions and talking animations with optimal mouth shapes.
  • Showcase distinctive body motion styles for characters and animations, emphasizing cartoon physics with smooth motion curves.
  • Exhibit the ability to create natural interactions with scenes, props, and other characters.
• 20%

  WIP Video Submission
  • Participants are required to submit a work-in-progress video on YouTube or Vimeo, detailing the key steps involved in creating the animation.

Comics & Art Animation

• 20%

  Artistic Expression
  • Showcase the ability to transform static images into captivating short stories or animated pieces.
  • Create engaging short trailers that portray rich character personalities and dramatization.
• 30%

  Character Creation
  • Participants must create original character designs.
  • You are encouraged to provide concepts of your original designs.
• 30%

  Animation Skill
  • Demonstrate expertise in creating intricate facial expressions and talking animations with optimal mouth shapes.
  • Showcase distinctive body motion styles for characters and animations, emphasizing cartoon physics with smooth motion curves.
  • Exhibit the ability to create natural interactions with scenes, props, and other characters.
• 20%

  WIP Video Submission
  • Participants are required to submit a work-in-progress video on YouTube or Vimeo, detailing the key steps involved in creating the animation.

Best Use of CTA5  /  Live Performance  /  XPPen

• 20%

  Artistic Expression
  • Same criteria specified for your submitted category.
• 30%

  Character Creation
  • Same criteria specified for your submitted category.
• 30%

  Animation Skill
  • Same criteria specified for you submitted category.
  • Please ensure the inclusion of secondary animations such as spring dynamics and free-form deformation.
• 20%

  WIP Video Submission
  • Same criteria specified for your submitted category.

Vertical Shorts
(size 1080*1920)

• 20%

  Artistic Expression
  • Create a short and captivating animation that will leave a lasting impression.
• 30%

  Character Creation
  • Original character designs are required.
  • The characters need to be presented in a visually appealing manner to demonstrate their uniqueness.
  • You will be required to provide concepts of your original designs.
  • Complete character setups should include distinct facial expressions and appropriately rigged original body styles.
• 30%

  Animation Skill
  • Demonstrate expertise in creating intricate facial expressions and talking animations with optimal mouth shapes.
  • Showcase distinctive body motion styles for characters and animations, emphasizing cartoon physics with smooth motion curves.
  • Exhibit the ability to create natural interactions with scenes, props, and other characters.
• 20%

  WIP Video Submission
  • Participants are required to submit a work-in-progress video on YouTube or Vimeo, detailing the key steps involved in creating the animation.