NVIDIA 3DGUT Sweepstakes

Grab a camera and transform your shots into a stunning 3D scene using NVIDIA 3DGUT software for a chance to win an NVIDIA RTX™ 4090. Showcase your skills with the latest in 3D Gaussian Splatting technology—now supporting complex camera models and advanced rendering effects.

    Introduction

    Revolutionize 3D Scene Reconstruction With 3DGUT

    3D Gaussian Unscented Transform (3DGUT) is NVIDIA’s latest breakthrough in neural 3D scene reconstruction and real-time rendering. Building on the foundation of 3D Gaussian Splatting (3DGS), 3DGUT enables:

    • Support for distorted camera models (e.g., fisheye, rolling shutter) without the need for specialized ray tracing hardware.
    • High-fidelity rendering of complex scenes on consumer hardware.
    • Efficient simulation of secondary lighting effects, including reflections and refractions, using a hybrid rendering scheme.
    • Seamless adaptability to any camera model, outperforming specialized methods like FisheyeGS in both quality and efficiency.
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    3DGUT Codebase Now Available

    This repository contains the official implementations of 3D Gaussian Unscented Transform (3DGUT). 3DGUT uses ray tracing of volumetric Gaussian particles—rather than traditional splatting—to support complex camera effects and advanced rendering features like reflections and refractions.

    Grab the Code

    3DGUT Is Now Available on gsplat

    The synergy between 3DGUT’s adaptable capabilities and gsplat’s modular, highly optimized architecture creates an optimal platform for scalable, high-performance 3D rendering.

    Visit gsplat

    How to Enter

    Step-By-Step: How to Join the 3DGUT Sweepstakes

    Download

    Download and use the NVIDIA 3DGUT software to create a 3D scene. The codebase is also now available through gsplat.

    Render

    Render your scene with support for complex camera effects or secondary rays—demonstrating the unique capabilities of 3DGUT—and capture that scene in a screen capture or video ranging from 15 to 60 seconds.

    Share

    Share that scene with the hashtags #NVIDIASweepstakes and #NVIDIA3DGUT via Instagram and tag @nvidiadeveloper or on X and tag @NVIDIAAIDev.

    Terms and Conditions

    Sweepstakes Details

    Everything You Need to Know About the Sweepstakes

    Entry Period

    The sweepstakes will run from May 8 to July 31, 2025.

    We will announce the winner shortly after the closing date on our NVIDIA Developer X account.

    Submit Your Scene

    Prize

    Eligible participants will have the chance to win an NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 4090.

    Some select countries are not eligible to qualify. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions for a full list of eligible countries.

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    Eligibility

    Participants can submit up to five scenes, with the winner selected randomly.

    Share your scenes on Instagram or X. Include both hashtags #NVIDIASweepstakes and #NVIDIA3DGUT. Tag @nvidiadeveloper if posting on Instagram, or tag @NVIDIAAIDev if posting on X.

    For a detailed description of eligibility, including qualified countries, please read the Terms and Conditions.

    Terms and Conditions

    Why 3DGUT?

    The Technology Behind 3DGUT

    3DGUT replaces the traditional EWA splatting formulation with the unscented transform, allowing for exact projection under any nonlinear camera model. This means you can leverage:

    Effortless Scene Reconstruction

    Effortlessly reconstruct your 3D scenes from images captured with any camera, including those with distortion or rolling shutter.

    Real-Time, High-Quality Rendering

    Achieve real-time rendering with high perceptual quality and flexible control of the camera models. Reconstruct scenes from distorted cameras, and once reconstructed, seamlessly switch camera types—allowing you to generate pinhole images from fisheye captures and vice versa.

    Advanced Lighting and Effects

    Simulate advanced effects like reflections and refractions within the same 3D representation—no need for slow, full ray tracing.

    For technical details and to download the software, visit the 3DGUT project page.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    3DGUT (3D Gaussian Unscented Transform) is NVIDIA’s latest breakthrough in neural 3D scene reconstruction and real-time rendering. To learn more about NVIDIA 3DGUT, visit our blog on the technology. 

    NVIDIA 3DGUT is free for individuals from GitHub and gsplat.

    Anyone in eligible locations can enter.

    Get 3DGUT running on your computer. Access the setup instructions from GitHub or gsplat for more information.

    Your submission should include your final rendered scene, ranging 15–60 seconds. Share your scenes on Instagram or X. Include both hashtags #NVIDIASweepstakes and #NVIDIA3DGUT. Tag @nvidiadeveloper if posting on Instagram, or tag @NVIDIAAIDev if posting on X.

    We will select one winner, at random, from the successful submissions. Be sure to follow the instructions carefully to qualify.

    Our team will reach out to you via a direct message on Instagram or X.com (whichever format you decide to submit your video) to let you know if you have won. We will also post the winner on NVIDIA social media.

    Read the documentation on GitHub for technical assistance, reach out through the developer forums via the blog, or message us on X for clarification on the rules.

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