Welcome to the first ever
YouTube Effect Maker
Challenge!
Winners
1st Place
Trick or Treat
by extraakash
2nd Place
AI Wanted with Reward
by GamePlus40
3rd Place
Ghost Hunter A.I
by ImaginaryLobo
Runners Up
Honorable Mentions
As a Trusted Tester, you’re invited to try the newest Effect Maker AI image transformation feature – and get a chance to win up to $4,000 for your next effect. First register using the form below, get into the Halloween spirit, and then publish and correctly tag your Effects.
You’ve got until September 17th!
Please note this feature is only available to Trusted Testers at this time.
Please do not discuss this feature externally until we roll out to all Effect Maker creators.
Please do not discuss this feature externally until we roll out to all Effect Maker creators.
Learn more about the Challenge and register below.
Your task is to create and publish an effect utilizing the newest Effect Maker AI image transformation feature.
You can use templates or build it your own way – the more creative, unique and fun to use, the better!
Theme
This challenge is about all things Halloween! We're starting early on Halloween this year
for more time to get spooky 👻.Think not only scary, but fun and interactive, costume ideas, and makeup filters to glam up your Halloween looks!
for more time to get spooky 👻.Think not only scary, but fun and interactive, costume ideas, and makeup filters to glam up your Halloween looks!
Prizes!
In this Challenge you can win your share of the $10,000 prize pool!
$4,000
1st place
$2,000
2nd place
$1,000
3rd place
$200
10 × Runners Up
$100
10 × Honorable Mentions
Read more about the prize payment process in our Terms & Conditions.
Timeline
Challenge Starts:
August 27
August 27
Submission Deadline:
September 17
September 17
Winners Announcement:
September 26
September 26
Judging Criteria
Idea Quality
How well does your effect reflect the theme and current content trends?
Originality
How unique or original is your effect?
User Experience
Is your effect intuitive and easy to use and utilize in content creation?
AI Image Use
How well was the new feature implemented in your effect?
FAQ
Who can participate in this Challenge?
- You must be at least the age of majority in your country, state, province, or jurisdiction of residence at the time of entry;
- This Challenge is open only to trusted testers, who received the Challenge password directly via YouTube Effect Maker Discord channel / YouTube Chat Room.
How to take part?
- First, register for the Challenge using the form below.
- Go to AI Image under the Image tab in Effect Maker or use one of the new AI templates to spark your creativity. Start creating your AI Effect!
- When publishing your Effect, apply the tag #YTHalloween both in your Effect and YouTube Short.
- Click "Publish" and that's it, your Effect has been submitted!
Which Effects are eligible for this Challenge? Can I tag my older Effects?
Please DO NOT tag Effects that are not related to the Challenge. Only newly‑made Effects utilizing AI Image are eligible for this Challenge.
Is there any Submission Fee to take part in this Challenge?
There is no submission fee, you can take part free of charge.
Will I receive confirmation that my Effect has been submitted correctly?
You will not receive a confirmation that your submission has been accepted. Make sure you have registered before posting your Effect and that you tagged it correctly before publishing. In case you'd like to make sure your Effect is submitted correctly, please send us an email at: [email protected].
Submissions are now closed
for Winners Announcement on September 26!