Welcome to the Animus 3D Creator Challenge!
RTFKT and Bezi have joined forces to launch an exciting challenge aimed at all sorts of designers eager to transition into the realm of 3D and spatial design. The challenge revolves around crafting an immersive experience titled "A Day in the Life of Animus" using assets provided by RTFKT and the Bezi platform. Participants can build their scenes with 3D models, custom environments, interactions, animations, and more to bring Animus to life. Creators will have the opportunity to showcase their creativity and storytelling abilities by crafting a journey for the community.
What is Bezi?
A 3D Design Platform aimed for creators to explore spatial design. An easier way for everyone to make interactive experiences.
Objective
The primary objective of this challenge is to empower creators to get in touch with 3D and spatial design and see what would you be able to learn and build for the future.
The task?
Provide an immersive experience that transports people into the world of Animus. You are encouraged to design environments and interactions to make this experience unique to your style.
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Once the submission deadline has passed, the RTFKT Creators and Bezi team will gather and review all entries.
The entries will be evaluated based on factors such as conceptualization, creativity leveraging 3D assets and Bezi platform features, immersive storytelling and overall user experience. To ensure fairness in the process, each entry will be assessed individually by multiple members of both teams. Then, we'll collectively determine the winners.
FIRST PLACE
* First Place winner must be a US Resident to receive the Apple Vision Pro. If the first place winner is outside of the US, they will not receive the Apple VisionPro. Instead, Bezi will provide the international first place winner with the cash equivalent of $3,499.
SECOND PLACE
THIRD PLACE
Participants will be able to experience the potential of Animus 3D files through this challenge. Once you unzip each character file, you'll get GLB, Blender, FBX and Maya files, plus a few animations. Note: some of these files use the previous Animus companion names. Myra = Mythlet, Ghorka = Gemdra, Garangy stays the same.
What is Bezi?
A 3D Design Platform aimed for creators to explore spatial design. An easier way for everyone to make interactive experiences. (Formerly known as Bezel). Join Bezi's Discord to get help on anything you need to learn the platform and create your submission for the challenge.
First Steps with Bezi
Submission Case Study (Using VR Headset)
How to view/record a Bezi project in Mobile AR
START DATE/TIME | 5AM PT April 2, 2024
END DATE/TIME | 5PM PT May 2, 2024
To participate in this Challenge, you must agree to and abide by these official rules (“Official Rules”).
Entrant agrees that RTFKT is in no way obligated to publish or use entrant’s Submission. Entrants agree to allow RTFKT to use their name, likeness, avatar, photograph, Prize information (if applicable), biographical data and city/state of residence in programming for advertising or any other purpose in any media without further compensation or notification.
Entrants acknowledge that RTFKT and its respective Affiliates may modify and develop Submissions and may create works of authorship similar or identical to Submissions created by entrant. Entrants understand and agree that they shall not in any way be entitled to any compensation because of any such similarities. On behalf of yourself and your heirs, successors and assigns, you irrevocably and perpetually covenant and agree to release and hold harmless RTFKT, and its respective Affiliates or any of their respective shareholders, directors, officers, employees, contractors, representatives, agents, licensees, distributors, resellers, or business partners, from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Challenge.
RTFKT is not responsible for failed, partial or garbled computer transmissions, or for technical failures of any kind affecting the Challenge in any manner, including but not limited to electronic malfunction or damage of any network, hardware or software. If for any reason the Challenge is not capable of running as planned, including, but not limited to, infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud or technical failures beyond RTFKT’s control that corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Challenge (including entries or otherwise), RTFKT reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual, whether or not the individual is a participant in the Challenge, who tampers with the entry process, and to terminate, modify or suspend the Challenge. In such an event, RTFKT reserves the right to conduct the Challenge and award the Prizes in a manner which is fair, appropriate and consistent with these Official Rules, as determined by RTFKT in its sole discretion. Failure of RTFKT or Administrator to enforce any provision of these Official Rules shall not constitute the waiver of such provision. Nothing in this Challenge should be considered an employment, joint venture, agent or partnership relationship between entrant and RTFKT.
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🥇 FIRST PLACE | MakiDZN
Maki's Challenge Review
"Animus, a curious and energetic small animal, wakes up to find that his favorite possession, a magical egg bringing joy, has disappeared over night. Help Animus retrieve it by embarking on his adventure through his home and collect all fruits to fill his belly"
Thoughts
"This challenge was perfect for me. I am not the best at animation, modeling, game design and other aspects. But i know, if I want, I can combine my skills to create something enjoyable. Therefore this challenge was perfect, as it required all those skills!"
Submission
🥈 SECOND PLACE | Fabzter
"I created an XR Animus Battle game concept for the APV. Behind the scenes: Blender, Bezi, Mixamo, Figma"
Submission
🥉 THIRD PLACE | Ravian
"Scavenger Hunt, find treasures in different areas. Bezi AR scene linked to mobile devices"
"My son and I created this together, this also cultivated his interest. Although this is our first contact with the creation of a virtual world, there are still many details that need to be adjusted. But it also brings us unprecedented communication and cooperation"
Submission
FIRST PLACE
* First Place winner must be a US Resident to receive the Apple Vision Pro. If the first place winner is outside of the US, they will not receive the Apple VisionPro. Instead, Bezi will provide the international first place winner with the cash equivalent of $3,499.
SECOND PLACE
THIRD PLACE
