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NEWVIEW AWARDS 2022|Create a Melting Reality

An XR Content Awards in the fields of Fashion / Culture / Art The NEWVIEW AWARDS 2022 will be held! Marking the 5th Anniversary of the NEWVIEW AWARDS, The theme for this year's awards is "Create a Melting Reality."

Results MON, AUG 08, 2022 - MON, OCT 31, 2022

NEWVIEW AWARDS 2022|Create a Melting Reality Entry Agreement

By submitting an entry to this award, entrants agree to the following Terms and Conditions.


1. About Submissions
1-1. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
We are calling for XR(VR/AR/MR) content works in the fields of fashion, culture, and art that utilize the creative VR/AR/MR platform STYLY. Submissions that use additional tools in the production process, such as 3DCG, game engine, DAW, etc., are permitted however all submissions must be made through the STYLY platform. Works that have already been announced may also apply.

1-2. ENTRY PERIOD
August 8, 2022 (Monday) - October 31, 2022 (Monday)

1-3.ENTRANTS
Entry is open to the public, including individuals, groups, and/or companies.

1-4.COST OF ENTRY
Submitting an entry is free of charge. Multiple entries are also permitted free of charge.

1-5. ABOUT THE SUBMISSIONS
Submissions must meet the following requirements

①Screenshot of your work (more than 1 shot)
※Accepted image formats: JPEG, GIF, PNG
※Recommended image size is around 10MB

②Explanation text
・Title of the work
※If the title is not in English, please also write it in English.
・Description of the work
※If your work is selected as a finalist, the explanation text you described will be posted on our website.
※Please explain the concept of the work, how to experience it, or other additional explanations in the tools you use, and recommended experience time in the "Explanation" above for optional.
※If English or Chinese notation is also specified, please write in both. Maximum 400 characters per language.

③URL of the work
The URL of the scene that will be created by "Publish" on STYLY.
URL example: https://gallery.styly.cc/scene/294dc728-e38d-4f25-af78-0efbb851e137

④Your Profile
・Creator's name or organization name
※Please also write in English if it is not in English.(Maximum 30 characters in English)
・Country of Residence (In English)
・Your title
※If the title is not in English, please also write it in English.
・Email Address
※Please fill out the form correctly as the results will be sent to this email address
・Applicant Profile/Brief Biography
※If English or Chinese notation is also specified, please write in both.(Maximum 400 characters per language)

⑤Video URL (Less than 3 min)
※Submit a video to present your work. If privacy settings are set so as to require a password for viewing, please be sure to include the password on the entry form.
※Use of the STYLY Studio camera function is recommended when filming your VR work.
Reference: How to use the STYLY Studio camera function
※If you submit an AR work, please submit an introductory video of your AR work that captures the experience of your work.

1-6. HOW TO ENTER
Entries for NEWVIEW Awards should be submitted on AWRD. AWRD is operated and maintained by Loftwork, Inc. Entrants will need to create their own free user account to submit their entry.
Please prepare and apply for the work listed in 1-5 Submission Materials.

2. About Copyright
The copyright of all submitted works shall belong to the entrant. However, upon submission, the entrant shall permit the NEWVIEW Project (Psychic VR Lab, PARCO, Loftwork, Inc.) to reproduce, modify and/or exhibit the works for marketing purposes without prior consent of the Entrant.


3. Schedule

・Application Period: August 8, 2022 (Monday) – October 31, 2022 (Monday)

・Finalist Works Announcement: Scheduled for the end of November 2022

・Final Result Announcement: Award ceremony: Scheduled for mid of December 2022


4. About the selection process
4-1. SELECTION CRITERIA
THEME: Create a Melting Reality

1) Interesting interpretation of and approach to the theme
Works that feature an original interpretation of and a unique approach to the theme of "melting reality" are favored.

2) Refreshing user experience
Works that challenge the existing perspectives and values of individuals experiencing them and provide high-quality experiences are favored.

3) Potential for development
Works that generate new possibilities for existing cultural domains such as fashion, music, or art through XR are favored.

4-2. SELECTION PROCESS
Based on the documents and content submitted, the NEWVIEW Executive Committee will conduct an initial screening to select the finalists. Afterward, the judges will conduct a final screening and select the winner from the finalists. In addition to viewing the videos introducing the submitted works, the judging of the entries will be conducted by the experience method selected at the time of application (PC VR for VR experience, smartphone or tablet device with STYLY Mobile installed for AR experience, or STYLY for Nreal application for NrealLight, or a combination of the aforementioned methods for XR experience using both VR and AR).

5. Exhibition of Finalists' Works
The works of the finalists selected through the preliminary screening and the award-winning works selected through the judging panel will be exhibited in an exhibition scheduled for December 2022.

6. Important Information Regarding Entry
6-1 PROHIBITION
Any fraudulent acts in the entry of works are prohibited.
Only works independently created and completed are eligible.
If using materials authored by third parties (artwork/photography/font/etc.) in submitted works, license to use copyrights and portrayal rights must be cleared by the entrant from the author. If materials infringing third-party rights are used, the submitted work will be disqualified upon discovery.
The organizers are not liable for any and all claims of rights infringement or damage from any third party towards entrant(s) or organizer(s).
Any act interfering with the laws of Japan or any international law is prohibited.
Any act resulting in physical or mental damage, defamation, or infringement on any right of any third party is prohibited. Any act against public policy is prohibited.

6-2 DISCLAIMER
Works that do not follow the requirements for entry or specification in the terms of entry will be disqualified.
There may be no winner awarded if in the opinion of the judges there are no entries of a winning standard.
We cannot provide any answers or feedback to inquiries from entrants regarding the status of judgment or the results.

6-3 PERSONAL INFORMATION
Personal information provided through this award will only be used for judgment or the purpose of communication-related to the proceeding of the award. Except for disclosing or providing to a consignee within an operationally necessary scope, personal information will not be disclosed/provided to a third party without the consent of such person.

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