The ATN x D5 Video Competition invites creators worldwide to produce a 30-60 second visualisation video using D5 Render and the birdhouse model designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG). The competition celebrates creative storytelling, environment design, and rendering quality, with all work produced exclusively inside D5.

Winning entries will be showcased at the ATN Summit 2026 and featured across ATN and D5 platforms.

Participants are required to create a video visualisation that:

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• Uses the BIG birdhouse base model as the primary asset
• Is rendered entirely within D5 Render
• Demonstrates creativity in materials, lighting, animation, mood, and environment design

The birdhouse may be placed in new contexts or landscapes, but the original design must remain clearly identifiable.

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All entries must adhere to the following core requirements:

Software Requirements

• All work must be created and rendered only in D5 Render
• No external AI enhancement
• Basic video editing (such as cutting clips together, timing, and adding sound) in tools like Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or DaVinci Resolve is allowed, provided the visual content itself is not altered, enhanced, or re-rendered outside of D5.
• No rendering in other software

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Video Specifications

• Maximum duration: 1 minute
• Two required formats: 16:9 (horizontal) and 9:16 (vertical)
• Minimum resolution: 1080p (4K optional)
• Format: MP4
• Frame rate: 24 or 30 fps

Model Requirements

• The BIG birdhouse base model must be included
• The model must be used as provided; its geometry, proportions and materials must not be modified
• The model must remain clearly recognisable as the BIG birdhouse within the final images and video

Creative Freedom (within D5)

• Place the birdhouse model within your scene
• Change the surrounding environment and context
• Change the environment
• Add landscape, lighting effects, and atmosphere
• Use any D5 content (HDRIs, models, weather, effects)

Finalists must provide:

• D5 project files (.drs)
• Scene screenshots
• Rendering settings

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Participants will be provided with:

• The BIG birdhouse model (Rhino/ D5-ready)
• A brief description of the design intent

These are supplied via the downloadable competition brief.

A complete submission must be uploaded via the official ATN submission form and must include:

• One 16:9 video (MP4)
• One 9:16 video (MP4)
• Three high-quality still frames
• D5 project files (.drs)
• A 100–200 word description
• Name, email, country, social handles
• Confirmation of agreement to the Competition Terms

The brief also requires participants to provide scene screenshots and rendering settings as part of production verification.

The competition is open to:

• Participants worldwide
• Students, professionals, and hobbyists
• Individuals aged 16+
• Solo entrants or teams

Each person or team may submit one entry only.

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