Red Bull Capture Points 2022 is over and what a contest! PlayStation has teamed up with Red Bull again for the second edition of the first virtual photo contest, and we've got some amazing photos from around the world. The eight best photographers were thus determined and will be flown to New York for a unique photo experience Read on to find out how you can join them to see the winning photos overnight. Just a gallery experience.
If you missed Red Bull Capture Points, let us bring you up to date. The contest runs from September 5 to October 30. Aspiring virtual photographers had to capture the beautiful and poignant moments of Horizon Forbidden West and Gran Turismo 7* on PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5.
The competition was divided into four rounds, with opportunities to showcase portrait, landscape and artistic skills, as well as a final category open to all participants. The winners of each round were then moved on to Best of Show, where the four winners were judged side by side to determine the winner.
Eight countries participated in the competition - Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Chile, France, Holland, Great Britain and the United States and the best virtual photographer was selected by a jury led by judge Mick Brumley. Mick is the owner of TheFourthFocus.com, a website dedicated to the contemporary art medium of virtual photography, and is a UK-based photo artist and web writer who has been involved with Capture Point since its launch in the US in 2021. Also, let's meet the Red Bull Capture Points Best of Show winners.
Argentina - Iohannis
Belgium - Olivier__César
Canada - Photogenicpit
Chile - Sebasim Racing
France - picture game
Holland - photo_ra_fi
UK -GAMEBLEED_
United States - Alien Element
"This year's Capture Point winners showcased their skills with clever use of Photo Mode features from around the world," said Mick Bromley. "Through careful composition, realistic depth of field and craftsmanship with available light, they were able to use game elements to create beautiful and elegant photographic shots."
The virtual photographers who captured these amazing shots are now being flown to New York where they will have the opportunity to recreate some of these shots in real life and receive professional photography lessons. Additionally, they will see their creations in the gallery while interacting with art professionals.
You can see all the photos of the Red Bull Capture Points winners - the best winners in each country's show and category - on the official Red Bull Capture Points page. There are some truly amazing graphics, so check them out to see two of the most stunning PlayStation games you've never seen before.
You can also view the winning photos at the Gallery on the evening of December 10 on New York's Lower East Side. Get your free tickets now - first come, first served, so you'll have to hurry if you want to see these stunning images in all their glory.
Thanks again to everyone who took part in the Red Bull Capture Point and to our judges for choosing the winners. In this competition we saw some truly amazing virtual graphics that capture the beauty of Gran Turismo 7 and Horizon Forbidden West on the PS4 and PS5 platforms. Capturing footage of your favorite games couldn't be easier - grab your console and snap some shots.
* Gran Turismo 7: An internet connection is required for the features shown. Access to most vehicles requires game progression.