With just 3 days remaining until the submission deadline on March 1st, 2025 (11:59 PM PST), it‘s time to put the finishing touches on your beat-synced masterpiece. The DRÆM SEQUENCE challenge has brought together thousands of 3D artists worldwide, all working to visualize the same 120 BPM rhythm in their own unique way.
If you‘re in the final sprint, here‘s your last-minute checklist to ensure your submission shines—and makes the deadline.
🎯 The Final Checklist
1. Lock In the Beat
Remember: 120 BPM at 30 FPS means 1 beat every 15 frames. Your on-beat keyframes are frames 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 75, 90, 105, and 120. Even if you chose a slower camera speed, make sure the "missing" beats are visualized through other elements in your scene.
2. Double-Check the Tech Specs
Nothing hurts more than a disqualification over technicalities. Verify your export settings:
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Resolution: 1920 x 1080 px or 3840 x 2160 px
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Frame Rate: 30 FPS
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Frame Count: 120 frames (4 seconds)
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File Type: MP4 or MOV
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Codec: h.264 or h.265
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File Size: Under 100MB
3. Review the Judging Criteria
As Pwnisher revealed in his recent livestream, your entry will be evaluated on:
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Lighting & Render Quality: Immediate visual appeal and technical polish
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The Beat: Movement should be "punchy"—the rhythm should be felt visually, even without audio
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Story & Ideas: Once past the first look, judges evaluate your unique concepts and animation quality
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Originality: Fresh concepts score higher than common tropes
4. No Generative AI
A strict reminder: No generative AI tools are permitted—this includes image-to-image, text-to-image, AI render engines, or any generative AI built into software. When in doubt, leave it out.
5. One Shot, One Entry
Only one submission per artist is allowed. Multiple submissions or versioning will result in disqualification, so make this one count.
Check out the latest livestream: Let's Light, Texture, and Animate! | DREAM SEQUENCE 3D Community Challenge
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What Happens Next?
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March 1, 11:59 PM PST: Submissions close
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March 14: Judging Livestream & Top 100 Montage Premiere
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March 21: All Renders Montage Release
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March 28: Winners Breakdown Stream
Even if you don‘t make the Top 100, your work could still be featured in the massive "All Renders" Community Montage.
Whether you‘re polishing lighting, tweaking that last keyframe, or still rendering, remember: this community is built on shared passion and creativity. Thousands of artists around the world are in the same final push with you.
Let‘s make these last 3 days count.
Sync to the beat. Dream in 120 BPM. And we‘ll see you in the montage.
