L8 Previz Design Challenge 2025
Contest Levels
The contest is divided into two levels based on the participant’s L8 license type:
- Level 1 – L8 CE, CE2, CE3, CE4 licenses
- Level 2 – all L8 licenses
Each level will have 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards.
One additional Popular Choice award will go to the video with the most Facebook likes.
Prizes
- Level 1: L8 CE4 / CE3 / CE
- Level 2: L8 Trace2 / Trace / Media
- Popular Choice: L8 CE3
Optional Bonus Elements (up to 40 points)
Participants can earn bonus points by using the following features, if available in their license:
Each element can earn up to 8 points based on effective use.
Total bonus: 40 points
Note: These elements are not required, but using them can significantly boost your score.
Judging Categories (up to 48 points)
- Screenplay – Concept and narrative
- Lighting Design – Artistic and emotional impact
- Programming – Cue complexity and music sync
- Filming – Creative and effective camera work
Judges' score total: 48 points
Community Voting
All contestants will be able to vote in the Judging Categories as well.
Participants’ score: 48 points
Total Maximum Score: 136 points
(40 Bonus + 48 Judges + 48 Participants)
Submission Guidelines
- Use the latest version of L8 (v64)
- No custom-made fixtures
- One video per participant
- Title: L8previz2025 – Your Name
- Max video length: 180 seconds
- Min resolution: FHD (1080p)
- Upload to YouTube and share in the L8 Facebook group
- Include in video description:
- #L8previz2025
- Your L8 License
- Contest Level (1 or 2)
- Fixtures List
- Additional Equipment Used
- Music Credits
Submission Deadline: June 1, 2025, 23:59 (your local time)
Videos published after this deadline will not be accepted.
Award Ceremony
Winners will be announced on June 20, 2025 (Friday) in the L8 Facebook group.
Additional Notes
- Participants from Russia and Belarus are not prohibited, but they are unlikely to receive votes from the judging panel.
- There is no fixed theme this year – express your own creative vision.
Legal Notes
By entering this challenge, you confirm to L8 LLC that you have the legal rights to use all submitted materials, including music, visuals, and other assets. You acknowledge that you have properly credited all third-party content. You grant L8 LLC the right to post and share your entry via their website and other platforms. You also agree that L8 LLC may use your video royalty-free for promotional and advertising purposes, including the Challenge itself.
