Dear Community members and contest enthusiasts,
We are thrilled to announce a new Community challenge: Archicad In Your Pocket! We open our gallery to your best Archicad tips in a short video format. This is your chance to showcase efficient use of Archicad features, with a sparkle of creativity!
Any tool is accepted, the only requirements are:
- Your video must be up to 60 seconds long
- It must be understandable for the English speaking audience
- The video submission must be a public link – e.g. to a public page on YouTube, Vimeo, Instagram, etc
The best entries aren’t without prizes!
Our jury will select the most captivating entries to win special rewards:
- Critics’ Choice Award: Apple iPad pro + your video relaunched by Graphisoft with your name on highlight + exclusive Community badge;
- Honorable Mention: €300 Graphisoft Learn voucher + chance to have your video relaunched by Graphisoft with your name on highlight + exclusive Community badge
You’re invited to share your Archicad gems of any level of expertise! We are looking for usefulness for a wide range of users, clear instructions and creativity.
To participate, simply submit the link to your public video (YouTube, Instagram, Vimeo, etc). Attaching additional pictures or files is welcome but completely optional and do not influence on the evaluation of the jury. And yes, you can submit as many entries as you feel inspired to!
Challenge Support Kit
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Tips for the best short videos
- 60 seconds is extremely fast, be objective!
- If you’re using keyboard shortcuts, indicate them on screen
- Record your whole Archicad screen and, when editing the video, zoom in the relevant parts for a more dynamic and focused content
- For efficiency, consider speeding up the video and adding narration
- Portrait format (vertical videos) are likely to be more popular due to social media algorithms. Go for it if you want to reach more people!
- Use our Archicad Sample projects to demonstrate your tip. Click here to download and explore
- Recommendation: CapCut is an application that enables quick editing and generates automatic subtitles
Check our example - Parameter Transfer in Archicad
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate? Can I join as a student?
Everyone is welcome to participate in the challenge. You can use any version of Archicad.
If you are new to Archicad or do not have an Archicad license, you can get free, 30-day access to Archicad by visiting this page: Try Archicad – Graphisoft. And if you’re a student, you can register for a free student license.
Do I need a Graphisoft ID to enter the challenge?
Yes, you need a Graphisoft ID to enter the Community portal and submit the link to your video. Join us by clicking on the profile icon in the upper right-hand corner. You’ll find detailed instructions on how to register here.
When is the submission deadline?
We are open to submissions until November 30, 2024, 11:59 PM CET.
Can I submit more than one entry?
Yes, you are welcome to submit as many entries as you feel inspired to!
Should my video be horizontal (landscape) or vertical (portrait)?
It is up to you! Due to social media algorithms, portrait format will probably get your video delivered to a larger audience but our challenge is open to both formats.
How can I get started with Archicad?
We have two series of articles to help you get started: Archicad Quick Tour and Archicad Basics.
For online training materials, please visit Graphisoft Learn. Our free Archicad Basic Skills course will teach you the fundamentals, and our YouTube channel has more tutorials for advanced techniques.
Can Graphisoft employees also participate in the Challenge?
Yes, but the prizes are awarded only to non-Graphisoft employees and partners!
If you can't find the answer to your question here, please start a thread on Our Community forum. We'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Good luck to all challengers. We can’t wait to see your ideas popping in!
Graphisoft Community Team
