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KIZI

  • FABRIC TEXTURE CONTEST

    - KIZI Launch Celebration CG Contest-

  • "Fabric Texture Contest" is a CG contest celebrating the launch of the fabric texture library "KIZI." We want to connect the textile industry with the 2DCG and 3DCG industries and contribute to revitalizing both industries by digitizing high-quality, unique Japanese fabrics produced by Japanese tradition and culture and presenting them to the world.

    We welcome entries from a wide range of 2D and 3D creators.

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  • The deadline for contest submissions has passed.

    Thank you very much for your many applications.

    The results will be announced around May 1st, 2023 (Monday).

  • Conditions of participation

    Call for Entries

    Original CG works using fabric textures distributed by KIZI.
     

    *Both 2D and 3D CG works are accepted for submission.

    The theme for the contest

    "Japan" 

    Please express your own perception of Japan in your work.

    The sections for application

    "Fashion" and "Freestyle" are the two sections.
     

    A. Fashion Section

    Please submit original costumes
    You can use avatars and poses with CLO or Marvelous Designer. Original avatars are also accepted.
    There is no requirement for the costumes to be traditional.

    B. Freestyle Section

    This section is open to all works that use fabric textures distributed by KIZI

    The judging criteria

    1. how successfully the design meets the contest theme

    2. Whether the message is strongly conveyed or unique ideas and innovations have been incorporated

    3. Whether the textile materials are attractively portrayed

    Important dates

    • Entry Deadline : April 10th, 2023 at 11:59PM JST
    • Announced : Around May 1st, 2023

    The prizes

    Gold( 1 Artwork)

     ・JPN 100,000*

     ・KIZI Texture personal license for 1 year


    Silver ( 1 artwork per Section )

     ・JPN 50,000*

     ・KIZI Texture personal license for 1 year

     

    Bronze ( 1 artwork per Section)

     ・KIZI Texture personal license for 1 year

     

    !NEW! Participation Prize( Only those who wish)
     ・2 textures of your choice from KIZI


    *If the prize winner resides outside of Japan, the prize money will be remitted in US dollars, and a remittance fee of approximately USD70 (at an exchange rate of 140 yen / USD) will be deducted
    *Fees may vary depending on exchange rate fluctuations

    Entry qualifications

    Anyone can apply regardless of profession, age, gender, or nationality.
     

    *Please apply with the consent of your guardian if you are under 18 years old. If someone under 18 years old applies, it will be considered as applied with the consent of the guardian.

    Application Method

    Please apply through the dedicated application form after confirming the "Submission Regulations" on this page and "Contest Application Conditions".
    Please note that the contents may be subject to change without notice.

    Submission Regulations

    • The condition of the contest is that you must use fabric textures distributed by KIZI. You can use as many types as you like.
    • It is also OK to use KIZI's paid products. https://www.kizi.digital/
    • You can combine them with other fabric textures that are not distributed by KIZI. 
    • The submission can be in 2D or 3D, but in the case of 3D, please submit rendered images (jpeg or png) 
    • The submission must be less than 20MB. 
    • The software or renderer used does not matter. 
    • If you use CLO, Marvelous Designer avatar, please indicate this on the application form. 
    • Only original works are accepted, secondary creations and copies are not allowed. 
    • The submission must be the original work of the applicant, and it should not have been commercialized. 
    • Please read the full Contest Application Conditions before entering this contest.
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    The use of fabric textures distributed by KIZI is a mandatory requirement for this contest. Please download them from the following link and use them in your submission.
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    The use of fabric textures distributed by KIZI is a mandatory requirement for this contest. Please download them from the following link and use them in your submission.
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    The use of fabric textures distributed by KIZI is a mandatory requirement for this contest. Please download them from the following link and use them in your submission.
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    The use of fabric textures distributed by KIZI is a mandatory requirement for this contest. Please download them from the following link and use them in your submission.
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    The use of fabric textures distributed by KIZI is a mandatory requirement for this contest. Please download them from the following link and use them in your submission.
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    The use of fabric textures distributed by KIZI is a mandatory requirement for this contest. Please download them from the following link and use them in your submission.
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    The use of fabric textures distributed by KIZI is a mandatory requirement for this contest. Please download them from the following link and use them in your submission.
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    The use of fabric textures distributed by KIZI is a mandatory requirement for this contest. Please download them from the following link and use them in your submission.
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  • Special Jury

     

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    Shinya Ishii

    Senior Modeler@Sony Pictures Imageworks

     

    Shinya Ishii is a Senior Modeler from Aichi Prefecture, Japan. After graduating from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco in 2011, he began his career at Sony Pictures Imageworks. In 2014, he joined as a founding member of the modeling team at Sony Pictures Imageworks in Vancouver and is currently still with the company. As a modeling specialist, he is responsible for character, background, and hard surface modeling, and has participated in a wide range of projects across various genres including live-action and CG animation. In 2021, he was in charge of creating the new suit (Integrated Suit) for Spider-Man in the movie "Spider-Man: No Way Home."

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    Emily Choi

    3D Designer, Business Development Manager

     

    Emily Choi is working at CLO Virtual Fashion for 10years as a 3D designer. Mainly training the Korea, EU and Hong Kong clients to be familiar with 3D process, and fostering the global 3D specialist for the fashion industry. Now processing the 3D business project in Japan as a business developer manager at CLO Japan. Trying to find the best way and value of 3D for Japan fashion.

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    Soojin Kim

    Business Development Manager

     

    Soojin Kim has been involved in game and video production since 2002. He has worked as a VFX artist at From Software, Konami Digital Entertainment, and Kojima Productions. He joined CLO Virtual Fashion in 2022.

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    Masaya Horie

    3DCG Artist / Marvelous Designer Artist

     

    Masaya Horie has been using Marvelous Designer to create various costumes and digitize existing apparel products since 2015. He is a top creator of software in Japan, also presenting at conferences and lecturing at seminars. He is expanding his work further with costume representation and design for digital fashion as well as VR and AR projects using UnrealEngine and creating shopping experiences in the Metaverse. He joined CyberHuman Productions in 2022.

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    Ryo Wakasugi

    Editor-in-Chief of CGWORLD / Layout Artist

     

    Ryo Wakasugi started his career as a CG animator at Pixar Animation Studios after graduating from the Academy of Art University in 2010. In 2018, he moved from San Francisco to Vancouver, Canada and currently works at Sony Pictures Imageworks as a CG animator. In addition to his work as a CG animator, he founded an online school specializing in CG animation called "AnimationAid" and he still runs the school and teaches classes as a teacher.

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    The deadline for submissions is Monday, April 10th at 16:00 CET.
    Submit your work
  • Frequently asked questions

    Can I use CLO for rendering?

    Can I modify the colors of textures from KIZI?

    Can KIZI textures be used outside of the contest?

    Is a graphic required for the background?

    Can I apply as a group?

    Can I submit multiple works?

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