SMAP X: MOTION

About the Challenge:

• SMAP X : MOTION is an industry-focused 3D product animation challenge by Smapit Media, created to discover and spotlight emerging 3D talent across India.
• Participants will create a 10 to 15 second product animation based on a brief revealed at the start of the competition. Submissions are evaluated on lighting, animation, creativity, render quality, and presentation by Smapit Media's creative team.
• The Top 10 participants gain a Pre-Placement Interview Opportunity (PPI) with Smapit Media for freelance, internship, and full-time consideration.
• ₹25,000 Prize Pool. Industry recognition. Direct interview pipeline.

About Smapit Media:

• Smapit Media is an AI-powered 3D creative studio working with scaling D2C and e-commerce brands across India and global markets. Built on nearly half a decade of extensive 3D expertise, Smapit Media delivers product visualization, rendering, animation, ad creatives, and performance-focused visuals.

Competition Brief:

• The official brief will be revealed on 01 June 2026 at 11:59 AM IST, simultaneously to all registered participants through the Unstop platform.

Output Specifications:

• Duration: 10 to 15 seconds
• Resolution: 1920 × 1080
• Format: MP4

Competition Stages:

Stage 1: Open Submission (All Registered Participants)

Submission window: 01 June 2026, 11:59 AM IST to 05 June 2026, 11:59 PM IST. Each participant submits two files separately through the Unstop platform:

1. Final Animation Video:

• File name format: FullName_SMAPXMOTION2026_Final.mp4
• Example: RahulSharma_SMAPXMOTION2026_Final.mp4

2. Viewport Render Video:

• File name format: FullName_SMAPXMOTION2026_Viewport.mp4
• Example: RahulSharma_SMAPXMOTION2026_Viewport.mp4
• Must show the working 3D scene and animation playing from start to finish in the software viewport.
• Both files are mandatory for a valid Stage 1 submission.

Stage 2: Shortlist Round (Top 20 Only)

• Submission window: 09 June 2026, 05:59 PM IST to 11 June 2026, 05:59 PM IST.
• The Top 20 entries from Stage 1 will be shortlisted by the judging panel and notified through Unstop and email.
• Shortlisted participants must submit a Google Drive link to their complete project files. ZIP file name format: 
• File name format: FullName_SMAPXMOTION2026_ProjectFiles.zip
• Example: RahulSharma_SMAPXMOTION2026_ProjectFiles.zip
• Contents: Source scene file (.blend, .ma, .mb, .max, .c4d, .hip, or equivalent), all linked textures, assets, and any external files required to open the scene cleanly in the original software. Drive sharing must be set to 'Anyone with the link can view' before submitting.
• Project files will be reviewed only by the Smapit Media judging panel and will not be redistributed, reused, or shared outside the evaluation process.
• Failure to submit Stage 2 files within the submission window will result in disqualification from the shortlist. The next-ranked participant will be moved up.
• Winners and Top 10 PPI Shortlist Announcement: 15 June 2026, 05:59 PM IST.

Eligibility:

• Open to students, freelancers, and 3D artists across India.
• Individual participation only. No team entries.
• Registration is free.

Allowed Software:

• Autodesk 3ds Max
• Autodesk Maya
• Blender
• Cinema 4D
• SideFX Houdini

Supporting software for editing, compositing, and sound design may be used.

Judging Criteria:

• Lighting and Visual Quality
• Animation Quality
• Creativity and Style
• Overall Render Quality
• Video Editing and Presentation

NOTE: The decision of the judging panel is final.

Originality and AI Usage Policy:

• All submissions must be original 3D work created by the participant. AI tools may be used as supporting tools during the creative process. Submitting AI-generated final outputs is not permitted.
• The Stage 1 viewport render and the Stage 2 project files together serve as the verification standard for originality and technical craft. Both are mandatory at their respective stages.
• Participants must hold the rights to all external assets, textures, and music used in their submission.

Support:

• For competition-related queries, support, or technical issues:
• Email: business@smapit.in
• Email Subject Format: [SMAP X : MOTION]
• Website: www.smapit.in