And... Action! (NA) - Discussion/Practice Thread

Please feel free to use this thread to discuss the And...Action! contest and practice submitting your entries.

The full contest details and rules can be found here.

When you are ready to show us what you got, please do so by posting in the OFFICIAL ENTRY THREAD.

Need some tips on how to use group pose? Check out these Developers' Blogs to take your favorite actions and abilities to new heights!
We highly recommend checking out the following blog posts for a rundown on the group pose feature.

• The Eorzean Aesthetic
• Photo Synthesis
• It's a Pose Off

Here are some quick tips from us:

1. Choose the action or ability you want to use.
   The group pose feature will repeat the last emote, ability, or action you have used last. For actions that require a target, you can use it against a striking dummy or against monsters first and then move to a location where you would like to capture the shot. Please note that when you zone into a new area, this is reset, so be sure to choose your /gpose location wisely!
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2. Getting into group pose mode
   You can enter the group pose by either:
   • Typing /grouppose (/gpose) in the chat window
   • Setting up a keybind which can be found under Movement > Pose as Group
   • Adding the Group Pose action under the Extras section in your Actions & Traits menu.
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3. Opening the Group Pose Settings
   Keyboard: [R] or [Numerical Keypad: *]
   Gamepad: [X (□) button]
   These are the default settings for using Group Pose, but for anyone who has already changed the above keybinds to something else, press the buttons in use in [Autorun] or [Subcommand].
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4. Camera Controls
   By default you can move the camera with the WASD keys, and use the Q and E keys to tilt the camera.
   You can zoom in/out as you normally would on your character using the mouse wheel or Page Up/Down keys, but you can zoom further in or out by adjusting the Angle of View Settings under the General Settings.
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5. Freezing the Characters
   You will notice that in group pose mode, you and your fellow party members will repeat the last used action. Press the 1 key, or LT (L2) button on the gamepad to disable/enable all motions, or press the 2 key, or RT (R2) button to disable/enable motion on the target.
   You can cycle through your party members (as well as your companions, mounts, and even minions) by hitting the tab key.
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6. Lights, Lights, Lights!
   Worried about bad weather? You got the action you want, but stuck inside a dark room or a dungeon? Fear not! You have three light sources available in group pose!
   Under the Lighting Settings you can place up to three light sources. The light source will be place where the camera is currently located at, so move that camera around to find the best place to leave a light source! You can then adjust the strength of the lighting by changing the type of lighting, as well as changing the color of the light source.
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7. Color Filters, Screen Effects, Frames, and more!
   Now that you go the perfect zoom, lighting, and angle, it's time to play around with color filters, screen effects, and frames!
   Color filters, screen effects, depth of field, and limb darkening can be found inside the General Settings section and frames can be found inside the Effect/Motion/Subject Settings.
   Be sure to try out different combinations as they can produce some amazing screenshots!
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   Here's a couple from us with the group pose UI! (Make sure your UI isn't visible on yours though!) ;)
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   http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/a...1&d=1498865672
   http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/a...2&d=1498865681
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   Good luck!

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Releasing my Beast!

Roaring Inferno
Noble Barding

I submitted mine but I think I used the wrong URL embed code, will it still be accepted? ;_:

Practice Run!
Dreaming in Technicolor!
http://i.imgur.com/XtZz5CK
Character Name:Mallers Sama - Ultros
Item:Noble Barding

http://i.imgur.com/9L2vT9G.jpg
Through darkness, we protect the light.

Rain Kaiser

Mandragora Choker

http://i66.tinypic.com/w1bpls.jpg
"She's hearing things up, while keeping her friends cooled off this summer!"
Ahriman Choker
Anime Babe

HEATING** WHOOPS!! D=

http://i.imgur.com/kue7E6W.png

"I've come up with a new strategy! Lily, with me!"

Breaking limit on Machnist.

http://i.imgur.com/HHk8fbU.png

https://images.discordapp.net/attach...195&height=672
"With these cards i shall know what shall become of your evil spirit!"

http://i.imgur.com/pVO0ncw.jpg

Padjal Protection & Blessing
https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...5c&oe=5A0E50FC
"As a White Mage, I must protect and provide the forest with my Divine Benison!"

Name: Kohyu Horizon
Server: Diabolos
Preferred Prize: Noble Barding

http://i.imgur.com/ODbklSu.jpg

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drk grit

http://http://imgur.com/a/uvAnX

drk

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As the sun rises, she becomes emboldened.

Character: Jasper Jade
Prize: Noble Barding

http://imgur.com/a/m8iIw
test

http://imgur.com/a/m8iIw

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With the shadows, We create light.

"Blood! Darkness! Come unto me!"
http://imgur.com/a/I8tto
Name: Aodhan Hunter
Item of Choice: Scarf of Wondrous Wit

[IMG]http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h6...ST%20SMASH.jpg[/IMG] testing testing

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p.../FFXIVfrog.bmp

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The Song of Light.

My image breaks when trying to use imgur. How are you guys uploading photos?

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"Only the stars shine brighter than I."

Character Name: Nagito Komaeda
Prize: Scarf of Wondrous Wit

http://i.imgur.com/KKrhUGG.png

"Just a shot in the dark. Or, rather, a few shots."

-Colette Momichin (on Lamia)
-Bluebird Earring

"Blood! Darkness! Come unto me!"
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachmen...3_04-09-53.png
Name: Aodhan Hunter
Item of Choice: Scarf of Wondrous Wit

BLACK MAGE :: TRIPLECAST

http://i.imgur.com/JSjJz5B.png

For Justice! For Freedom! For Ala Mhigo!!

Character: Seda'li Serenus (Jenova)
Prize Selection: Noble Barding

http://imgur.com/gallery/pQgxm
I'm not sure if the image posted correctly, so: http://imgur.com/gallery/pQgxm
"I suppose it's time to extend the blessings of the cards, no?"
Sayuri Nanashima
Choice of Prize: Noble Barding

http://i.imgur.com/OPVBi05.jpg

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http://i.imgur.com/D4oZF87.jpg

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Practice test!

-Shofie Mahowyn

http://i.imgur.com/RxGFTQQ.jpg
Morning Practice
(No special effects used, just the sun/environment.)
Mikha Sunthistle
Noble Barding

http://imgur.com/N4jHM1E
"Let my cards reveal your destiny."

Name: Momo Chin
Prize: Noble Barding

http://i.imgur.com/N4jHM1E.png
"Let my cards reveal your destiny."

Name: Momo Chin
Prize: Noble Barding

http://imgur.com/a/jDwro

Testing

http://imgur.com/76mDeYr.jpg

Testing

http://i.imgur.com/XjeAvyN.jpg

Words
Words
Words

http://imgur.com/jbqId9X

How do you get the picture to show instead of a broken thumbnail?

'Till sea swallows all!
http://i.imgur.com/071oKmr.png

"Victory is a far-flung shore. Mark the skies, abide the tide, trust your crew - and she will be yours." ~Admiral Merlwyb Bloefhiswyn

Character: Erik Sumner
Choice: Royal Barding