Highend3d.com, one of the world's largest 3D resource communities, and iZ3D, globally renown for its 22" Widescreen 3D monitors, have joined to create a new contest for 3D artists!

One talented winner will receive a brand new iZ3D 22" Widescreen 3D Monitor. iZ3D has turned to the creative community at highend3d.com to create an exciting animated banner utilizing 3D graphics for its new marketing campaign.

The 22" iZ3D is an advanced video monitor capable of displaying impressive into-screen and out-of-screen 3D images with passive polarized glasses. iZ3D is designed to replace standard two-dimensional monitors while maintaining commercial image quality and display brightness. iZ3D supports long-time viewing without causing fatigue or eyestrain. This advanced technology takes existing three dimensional applications such as PC games, 3D entertainment and professional stereo applications and allows users to experience 3D animation in a way they never could with a standard two-dimensional ("2D") monitor.

Contest Description:

iZ3D is looking for the best original animated banner utilizing 3D graphics and creative marketing. The banner must be 160x600, less then 100kb in file size and achieve iZ3D's goals. The contest will start February 27th and run through March 24th. The winner will be chosen by iZ3D and will receive a brand new iZ3D 22" monitor. There are no limits to the amount of submissions one user can make. Submissions must made via this submission form.

iZ3D goals to reach:

1. Visually attractive animated Banner
2. Appeal to CG artists (both professional and hobbyists)
3. Contains original, attention grabbing messaging for the CG artist audience

For informational purposes: The immediate application for the monitor is that it plays games in 3D, so while there are many other applications in development, 3D gaming is already here. Also, the monitor is capable of playing certain formats of 3D DVDs.

Demographics:

a) CG Hobbyists - Since games offer the most popular 3D content available now, we are hoping that 3D hobbyists play games for the visual experience. True 3D is definitely an amazing experience and we feel CG hobbyists will understand and embrace the technology.

b) CG professionals - The iZ3D monitor allows them to see the 3D models they design in real 3D. We are also hoping they play games from time to time and will enjoy a new visual experience as well. Game developers are also included in this category.

For pics of the monitor artists can download the following zip: Download

Submission Page:

IZ3D Contest

Entry Requirements:

There are a few minimum requirements that determine whether an entry can be accepted.

1. All contestants must be 13 years of age or older as of January 1, 2008 to participate.
2. All entries must be files in (SWF) format.
3. Each file must be available for download with a release for iZ3D to use your entry on our site and for our marketing purposes indefinitely.
4. The designer/contest entrant must own the copyright for all content or post authorization to use copyrighted or use-restricted content that includes approval for rule 5.
5. Each entrant must grant iZ3D the exclusive right to use and display the banner for marketing purposes.