We’re teaming up with Vizcom to bring powerful new tools into the hands of designers and visualizers who value process as much as outcome.

Vizcom is an AI-powered platform built to accelerate your workflow, from early sketch to final presentation. Its new image-to-video feature lets you move beyond the frame and bring your concepts to life with motion, giving you more ways to communicate, iterate, and stay in control of your creative direction.

Soon, we’ll be sharing how we’ve been using Vizcom in our own process, along with some of the ways it has already changed how we work. Until then, this is your chance to try it for yourself.

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The Challenge

We’re keeping it focused. Your prompt: design and render a birdhouse.

Use Vizcom in whatever way best supports your workflow, from rough ideation to polished presentation. You’re not required to use Vizcom for the final visual, but we highly encourage exploring how it can elevate your process, especially through features like image-to-video.

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Free Trial and Prizes

The first 1,000 participants will receive a free one-month Vizcom Pro trial. Instructions below.

Includes:

• Full access to Pro features
• 25 to 30 animation generations
• Private project storage

At the end of the challenge, five winners will receive a one-year Vizcom Pro license. Judging will consider:

• Design quality
• Execution
• Originality
• Integration of Vizcom in the process
• Visual consistency across your submission

Free Trial Instructions:
1. Sign up for a Vizcom account at vizcom.ai
2. Upgrade your account plan to "Professional, billed Annually"
3. Use code RENDERWEEKLY at checkout. You will not be required to enter your payment info.
4. Enjoy! The license will last for 30 days.

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How to Enter

Submissions will be handled through the renderweekly.com submission portal.

When you enter, make sure to include:

• Your final birdhouse design
• At least one image that outlines how you used Vizcom in your process

We also support GIF files as entries. If you’ve created animations with Vizcom, we’d love to see them in motion.

The contest will start on May 19, 2025 and run through June 09, 2025, ending at 9:00 am PST. 3 weeks long!

By submitting, you agree to the competition’s terms and conditions. By entering, you’re giving Render Weekly and Vizcom permission to share your submission in marketing — social posts, emails, website features, and more. You still own your design. We’re just asking for usage rights to promote the contest.

Read the full Terms Addendum here.

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Learning Resources

We’ll link out to a set of YouTube tutorials to help you get started. These cover sketch-to-render workflows, concept refinement with style references, enhancing visuals for presentation, and exporting assets for animation and 3D prototyping. These resources will give you everything you need to get started!

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FAQ

How do I access the 1-month trial of Vizcom?

Sign up on the Vizcom website to activate your trial.
1. Sign up for a Vizcom account at vizcom.ai
2. Upgrade your account plan to "Professional, billed Annually"
3. Use code RENDERWEEKLY at checkout. You will not be required to enter your payment info.
4. Enjoy! The license will last for 30 days.

Do I own the results I produce in Vizcom?

With the one-month trial code provided for the competition, your account will have access to the Pro plan. Everything you create or upload stays private and under your ownership — Vizcom doesn’t share, access, or use your work beyond your workflow.
Free users also retain full ownership of their concepts and IP. While Vizcom may use free-plan generations to improve the product experience, your creative authorship is always respected.

Does Vizcom use my data to train AI models?

No. Vizcom does not use data from Pro or Enterprise accounts for AI training — your work stays private. Free-plan generations may be used to improve product quality, but Vizcom never uses your work for public datasets or third-party training.

When in the design process should I use Vizcom?

Vizcom supports the full design journey — from first sketch to presentation-ready concept.
Early stage tools: Sketch to Render, Live Render, Style Reference.
Development tools: Refine, Material Reference, Palettes.
Finalization tools: Enhance, Magic Erase, 3D Generation, Environment Reference.
Use Vizcom to stay in flow while exploring, iterating, and polishing your ideas.

Can I upload a 3D model to Vizcom?

Yes. Vizcom supports .obj, .glb, .gltf, .fbx, and .stl files under 50MB, whether you’re starting from a sketch or a 3D model.

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Why This Matters

This isn’t just about seeing nice renders or checking a box for a sponsored collaboration. As a team at Sample Studio, we’ve been using tools like Vizcom in our own workflow for months. These tools are not here to replace CAD modeling or high-end rendering. They are here to support your workflow and help you work more efficiently.

Vizcom makes it easy to cut down time spent on repetitive tasks and helps speed up the path from idea to presentation. Whether it’s quick iterations or creating a visual when time is tight, Vizcom has proven to be a helpful addition to the process. There is no shortcut for thoughtful design or a well-built prototype, but when you need a stunning visual quickly, Vizcom delivers.

We are looking forward to seeing your take on the birdhouse.

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