Starlight Starbright Screenshot Contest (NA) - Discussion/Practice Thread

Please feel free to use this thread to discuss the Starlight Starbright Screenshot Contest contest and practice submitting your entries.

The full contest details and rules can be found here.

When you are ready, 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. If there's any specific action/ability/emote that you'd like 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!) ;)
   
   Attachment 4730
   Attachment 4729
   
   Good luck!

I have a question. Does it have to be just one character, or can you have a huge group of people in your entry?

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Because me and my friend are not eligible to join (we dont live in the US xD), might as well share this one <3

https://i.imgur.com/0xyBjL5.jpg

^ The above, is the cutest thing ever. <3

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Originally Posted by Amariel34

I have a question. Does it have to be just one character, or can you have a huge group of people in your entry?

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Each entry is just for one character.

Regardless of how many players are in the screenshot, the submitter will be the only one eligible for the prize(s).

http://i63.tinypic.com/vwvha1.jpg

Quite the magical Starlight Celebration for one very lucky Miqo'te.

Name: Angel Tachibana (Shiva) (Yes I am NA even though I am on Shiva)
Prize: Noble Barding

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Originally Posted by Sicycre

Each entry is just for one character.

Regardless of how many players are in the screenshot, the submitter will be the only one eligible for the prize(s).

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Ah okay. I meant does the screenshot itself have to be of just one character. Good to know I can have a large group and still be able to enter. :) Thank you.

https://i.lensdump.com/i/39Ovo.png

Caption: "Decorating the room is no easy task for this short Miqo'te!"

Character: Bree Elle

Server: Cactuar

Prize: Noble Barding

[IMG] https://imgur.com/a/zsDJw [/IMG]

https://imgur.com/a/zsDJw

http://https://imgur.com/a/32CJP

https://imgur.com/DdeKeGT

https://i.imgur.com/gtB4cYn.jpg

It's a shame retainers in estate gardens only have six poses to choose from. Would also be cool to see them show off more facial expressions for screenshots.

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachmen...017_215252.png

Can't figure out how to make my screenshot appear. Uploaded my entry in the official thread but can't find a way to edit it. Does that mean I failed or could anyone help me with the screenshot appearing if I still have a chance?

oh never mind, i figured it out, thanks though :)

PRACTICE! PRACTICE!

https://imgur.com/a/apyXu
"All I Want For Christmas Is You"
Eurydice Eros (Gilgamesh)
Noble Barding

PRACTICE! PRACTICE!

https://imgur.com/a/apyXu
"All I Want For Christmas Is You"
Eurydice Eros (Gilgamesh)
Noble Barding

https://photos.app.goo.gl/E3hgBgjUD1onPl6n1

Caption: "Happy Starlight from <<Song>> FC"

Character: Raven Darkheart

Server: Lamia

Prize: Noble Barding

[And trying again because it didn't like google photos]

https://i.imgur.com/HgjgtFC.png

Caption: "Happy Starlight from <<Song>> FC"

Character: Raven Darkheart

Server: Lamia

Prize: Noble Barding

Last try?

https://i.imgur.com/HgjgtFC.png

Caption: "Happy Starlight from <<Song>> FC"

Character: Raven Darkheart

Server: Lamia

Prize: Noble Barding

https://i.imgur.com/gjzrAbs.png

Caption: Mr. Godbert said nothing about it being reindeer season!

Character Name: Mariko Sakurai (Sargatanas)
Prize: Noble Barding

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...af1a4ae9d2.jpg

I don't know if his heart is two sizes too small, but i'll keep playing until he likes the holidays too.

Miah Nil (Midgardsormr)

Scarf of Wondrous Wit

https://imgur.com/cJzFwW7

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...e57d305f5c.jpg

♫On the Fourteenth day of Starlight my true love gave to me~ Fourteen Starburst Bears♫

Chroma Szurke (Cactuar)

Noble Barding

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...2135c22c65.jpg

testing

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachmen...017_193210.png
Merry Christmas
Sigurd Volund
Noble Barding

https://i.imgur.com/gX3M5VK.jpg
Believe in the magic of Christmas~

Sar Dahzi (Balmung)
Bluebird Earring

https://i.imgur.com/gX3M5VK.jpg

Believe in the magic of Christmas

Sar Dahzi (Balmung)
Bluebird Earring

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Caption: Still deciding
Name: Kahlan Aydindril
Server: Brynhildr
Prize: Nobile Barding

image link

https://imgur.com/X2Vjgek

Direct Link

https://i.imgur.com/X2Vjgek.png

Caption: Still deciding
Name: Kahlan Aydindril
Server: Brynhildr
Prize: Nobile Barding

"Here just stand there. . . Look! Now you're my Christmas Present!"

https://imgur.com/wF07B2o

"Here just stand there. . . Look! Now you're my Christmas Present!"

Character: Temerel Dragoste
Prize: Bluebird Earrings

https://imgur.com/Pp4ghfn

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Testo. Trying to,figure out how to post screenshot

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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DRcsfIxUMAAZ6zN.jpg

https://imgur.com/hih3XS5

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It's never the wrong time for a snowball fight!

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