EVALUATION CRITERIA

• We’re looking for striking compositions and compelling visual storytelling.
• Photorealism & Technical Execution: Showcase your mastery of lighting, textures, and atmospheric effects to create a convincing and immersive image.
• Composition: Balance, focus and framing
• Artistic Vision / Space activation: How the architectural space is brought to life.
• Post-production skills: The quality of the final polish and AI integration

TECHNICAL GUIDELINES

• Our workflow is streamlined around 3ds Max + Vray and Photoshop; the use of these tools is preferred but not required.
• We require two post-production steps:
  1. Traditional post-production with Photoshop
  2. AI tools to enhance the previous step.
• Minimum resolution 2500px on the long side.
• The image must be an exterior, aerial (above 25m).
• There are no restrictions on framing and mood; it is up to you and your vision.
• Additions or improvements to the model provided are welcome.
• It has to be an urban environment in an existing metropolis/city/town.

SUBMISSION

• A brief description of the concept that includes up to 3 key references used in production and up to 3 additional moods or cameras tested if relevant(not required): “Name_Surname_concept.pdf”
• Raw render: “Name_Surname_Raw Render.jpg”
• Postproduction: “Name_Surname_PSD.jpg”
• Enhanced Image: “Name_Surname_AI.jpg”

AWARD

The winner will join us in London or Valencia as a paid intern, with the opportunity to become part of our ever-growing team.

USAGE AND RIGHTS

The provided 3D scenes and resources are shared exclusively for the purposes of this competition.
They are subject to non-commercial, educational-only usage and must not be used, copied, or distributed outside the context of this competition.