YouTube Effect Maker
Nano Banana
Summer Vibes

Challenge

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Feel the summer vibes and explore new Nano Banana 2 features in Effect Maker!🍌
Use new “Precise” mode in AI Image to access Nano Banana.
Prompt, generate and publish photorealistic, super precise images inspired by what summer has to offer: travel, festivals, enjoying the outdoors and the beach, and most importantly tons of fun.
You’ve got until June 29 to register, publish and submit your Nano Banana AI Image effects for a chance to win up to $3,000!
☀️ LET’S TURN THE SUMMER VIBES ON WITH NANO BANANA ☀️
Terms & Conditions
New to Effect Maker and want to learn more? Check out YouTube’s Effect Maker overview below to get started!
How to Use Nano Banana in Your Effects?
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Add an AI image object to your scene, and select “Precise” mode to unlock Nano Banana’s powers! 🍌 For the first time on Effect Maker, you can now generate photorealistic image transformations!
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You’ll be prompted to describe what kind of transformation you want to generate. Make sure to write your prompt in English and follow the effect publishing guidelines. 
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Then a visual script will be added to your scene containing all the parts needing to create an AI image effect.
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By default, the image will start generating once recording starts. 
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Check out new templates “AI timeline” and “AI photoreal image” to kickstart your creativity! 
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Precise Transformation Prompting Guide
1.
Determine Your Transformation Goal:
Your prompt type depends on whether you seek an edit or a full transformation.
  • Edit the Image:
    Add or remove elements from the existing image.
    • Example Add a disco ball and party lights.
  • Full Transformation:
    Keep the user's likeness while generating a new scene.
    • Example The user is wearing an astronaut suit while floating in space.
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Craft a Descriptive Prompt:
Use specific, detailed language (e.g., "crochet doll" instead of "turn me into a crochet doll"). Follow these steps to structure your prompt ↓
  • Start with the Medium or Technique
    (defines style)
    • Examples oil painting, watercolor sketch, charcoal drawing.
  • Add an Artistic Movement or Genre
    (provides aesthetic context)
    • Examples impressionism, art nouveau, surrealism.
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Explore effects made with AI Image “Precise” mode using Nano Banana and get inspired!
Check out the winning effects from previous YouTube Effect Maker Challenges
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First, use the newest AI Image add-on, “Precise” Transformation with Nano Banana! 🍌
When it comes to the theme, get inspired by the SUMMER: hot weather, bright colors, days spent outdoors, evenings by the beach. Think travel destinations, fun festival outfits, colorful makeup looks. You can also get inspired by upcoming celebrations and holidays, like:
Prizes
In this Challenge you can win your share of the $10,000 prize pool.
$3,000
1st place
$2,000
2nd place
$1,000
3rd place
$200
20 x Honorable Mentions
Read more about the prize payment process in our Terms & Conditions.
How to join
1. Register for the Challenge using the form below. You will receive an email confirming your registration.
2. Go to Effect Maker and start creating!
3. Once you’re happy with your effect, click “Publish” and make sure to record a YouTube Short showcasing your effect – a video link will be requested during the submission process.
4.Then enter your effect into the challenge using the Challenge Submission Form, which you will be able to access once you register. You will receive an email confirmation once you submit your Effect.
5. Keep in mind – You don’t need to register again to submit more Effects, and you’re more than welcome to create as many as you’d like, but you’ll have to submit each Effect separately.
6. Want to join in on more of the fun? Join the Effect Maker Discord space by joining the official YouTube server at discord.gg/youtube. Follow the onboarding instructions and select “Effect Maker” for the “What kind of creator are you” question when joining. Already a part of the server? Head to the “#🤙pick-your-role” channel and select “Effect Maker”.
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Timeline
Challenge Starts:
May 27
Submission Deadline:
June 29
Winners Announcement:
July 14
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?
Use of Effect Maker  & Nano Banana
How well was the new Nano Banana 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.
  • To use Effect Maker and participate in this Challenge, you have to reside in one of the following countries or regions: Algeria, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, French Polynesia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zimbabwe. Learn more about getting started with Effect Maker
  • Only users who have access to YouTube’s advanced creator features can use the Effect Maker. Learn how to get access to advanced features.
  • If you are based in one of the countries listed above and still can’t access Effect Maker, please reach out to us at [email protected] and share your YouTube channel ID. Learn how you find your YouTube channel ID.
Residents of which countries can NOT take part?

Individuals who are residents of, or entities/organizations domiciled in countries noted in the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions: American Samoa, Anguilla, Dominica, Fiji, Guam, Palau, Panama, Samoa, Trinidad and Tobago, US Virgin Islands, Vanuatu, Seychelles, as well as any country that is under any trade or economic sanction or on any program or country list designated by the United States Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, or where the laws of the United States or local law prohibits their participation or receipt a prize in any contest and specifically excludes Russia, Belarus, Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk regions of Ukraine, Cuba, North Korea, Iran, and Syria. Also, if Effect Maker is not available in your country or region, you can’t participate in this Challenge.

How to take part?
  • Register for the Challenge using the form below. You will receive an email confirming your registration.
  • Go to Effect Maker and start creating!
  • Once you’re happy with your effect, click “Publish” and make sure to record a YouTube Short showcasing your effect – a video link will be requested during the submission process.
  • Then enter your effect into the challenge using the Challenge Submission Form, which you will be able to access once you register. You will receive an email confirmation once you submit your Effect.
  • Keep in mind – You don’t need to register again to submit more Effects, and you’re more than welcome to create as many as you’d like, but you’ll have to submit each Effect separately.
  • Want to join in on more of the fun? Join the Effect Maker Discord space by joining the official YouTube server at discord.gg/youtube. Follow the onboarding instructions and select “Effect Maker” for the “What kind of creator are you” question when joining. Already a part of the server?
    Head to the “#🤙pick-your-role” channel and select “Effect Maker”.
Which Effects are eligible for this Challenge? Can I submit my older Effects?
Please DO NOT submit Effects that are not related to the Challenge.
Only newly-made Effects that reflect the Challenge theme 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?
Yes, you will receive an email confirmation once you submit your Effect. In case you’d like to make sure your Effect is submitted correctly, or have any other questions concerning this Challenge, please send us an email at: [email protected].
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