D5 Render Community Challenge: The Ideal Retreat
Overview
With the powerful new features in D5 Render 2.10, you now have access to real-time path tracing, dynamic night skies with customizable moons, stars, and the Milky Way, as well as enhanced weather effects like rain, snow, and fog. These tools offer endless creative possibilities to transform a simple model into a stunning visual experience.
The top five entries will win amazing prizes and be featured in the D5 Render Community. Whether you’re a Community, Pro, Teams, or Edu user, this competition is open to everyone. Winners will be announced on May 12, 2025 on the D5 Render Community.
Theme
This is your opportunity to create ‘The Ideal Retreat’. A place that evokes comfort, peace, and a true sense of belonging, wherever that may be. Whether nestled in nature, situated within a bustling city, or placed in a serene lakeside environment, it’s all up to you to bring your vision to life.
Prizes
1st Place:
- Two-year D5 Pro License (1 Seat)
- Exposure on D5 Render’s official social media channels
- Official forum announcement
- Interview feature on the D5 Render blog
2nd Place:
- One-year D5 Pro License (1 Seat)
- Exposure on D5 Render’s official social media channels
- Official forum announcement
3rd Place:
- Six-month D5 Pro License (2 Seats)
- Exposure on D5 Render’s official social media channels
- Official forum announcement
Participation Awards:
- 14-day D5 Pro License (10 Seats)
Timeline
Entry Submission：5 Mar - 2 May (23:59 UTC +8:00), 2025
Evaluation Period: 2 - 12 May, 2025
Announcenment：12 May, 2025
Prize Delivery：before 21 May, 2025
Submission Details
- Submit one or more images or videos created using the specific scene file provided by D5 Render.
- Resolution: Minimum 1920x1080
- Watermark: None allowed
- Archive all files in a .ZIP folder with the naming format: Yourname_d5challenge.ZIP.
- Upload the .ZIP file to a trusted file-sharing or cloud-based system (e.g., Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, WeTransfer, pCloud, SwissTransfer).
- Ensure the link is accessible and does not expire within a short timeframe.
- Post your work on Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Instagram, or TikTok with the required tags:
- Facebook: Post in the [D5 Render Community Group] or tag @D5 Render.
- X (Twitter): Tag @D5Render.
- Instagram: Tag @d5renderofficial.
- TikTok: Tag @d5_render.
- Complete the submission form to upload all required documents and information.
Rules
- Download the provided scene file and use the given scene angle/video clip angle.
- Use D5 Render tools and assets to enrich and develop a unique style for the scene.
Prohibited Actions:
- Use the reference settings provided in the file.
- Delete or replace the provided model.
- Change the camera angle of the photos or video clips.
- Add non-commercial-use assets or textures.
Note: Failure to follow the rules may result in disqualification.
Assessment Criteria
- Creativity and Originality (25%): Uniqueness of style and imaginative approach to architectural visualization.
- Technical Skill (50%): Quality of rendering, including details, textures, lighting, and overall presentation.
- Coherence (25%): How well the surrounding environment and style complement the architecture.
Important Notes
- By submitting your work, you grant D5 Render permission to publish and promote it across our media platforms.
- If your project involves collaboration with other designers or teams, ensure all parties are credited and have consented to the submission to avoid copyright disputes.
- Ensure all project details and information are accurate and can be publicly shared.
- If the submitted work infringes on any third-party rights (e.g., copyrights, trademarks, reputation rights), the submitter will bear full legal responsibility and associated costs, including litigation and attorney fees.
We’re excited to see your amazing creations! If you don’t have D5 Render yet, download D5 Render 2.10 here.
Feel free to leave any feedback about the new version of D5 Render or this contest in the comments below. Your input is invaluable to us as we continue to improve and grow our community.