It’s that time again: our favorite community tradition, the School of Motion Holiday Card. ❄️
This year is extra special—it’s the 10th edition—and everyone’s invited—students and non-students alike.
Deadline: Wednesday, Dec 3 at 5:00pm ET
What’s the theme?
“New Year, New ____________.”
Fill in the blank and run with it—tools, tricks, tacos—surprise us.
We’ve locked the theme and color palette (see below) so you can start concepting. In the spirit of the season, please share your project files so the whole community can learn from your build.
Video specs & rules
- Resolution: 1920×1080
- Framerate: 24 fps
- Length: 3 seconds
- Colors: Use the palette below (tints/shades allowed), plus white and black
- Tools: Any software, plugins, or style—go wild
File requirements
- Upload: One ZIP with project files and final render
- Naming: Use the same name for your project, render, and ZIP
- Example:
FirstnameLastname_Topic
- Example:
Color palette
I’m in—how do I join?
👉 Register Your Name and Theme Here
How do I submit my work?
Deadline reminder: Wednesday, Dec 3 at 5:00pm ET
Need inspo?
Check out previous cards from our brilliant community:
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