"Sea Breeze Celebration" Screenshot Contest (NA) - Discussion/Practice Thread

Please feel free to use this thread to discuss the "Sea Breeze Celebration" Screenshot Contest and practice submitting your entries.

The full contest details and rules can be found here.

When you're ready, post your entry 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 5900
   Attachment 5901
   
   Good luck!

if we jave alt characters are we allowed to enter as well or is it one character only?

Is there a reason this competition is only available to "individuals who are legal residents and physically and permanently located in one of the following countries/territories (America)"? This seems lke a competition I'd love to enter and work towards something that looks really nice, but can't because of this rule that doesn't make sense to me, given it's completely in-game.

I have a question, does it matter if i fantasia'd after the picture I'd like to submit was taken?

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

The Wife of a Lominsan Sailor:
This sultry summer night...
I sit by the sea, thinking, dreaming,
Waiting...
Praying you will one day forsake that briny sea,
and live here always with me.

Name: Edyth Angelheart
Prize: Noble Barding

You can add text for the contest? I'm thinking of editing mine if there's time.

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Originally Posted by Ashtreelogger

if we jave alt characters are we allowed to enter as well or is it one character only?

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Hi, Ashtreelogger!

Each contest entry will be going towards the character found under your account handle as stated in the rules:

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• Please note: Prizes will be delivered to the character on the entrant’s forum handle.

• One (1) entry per person. If multiple entries containing the same character are posted, only the first entry will be accepted.

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You can check the rules here for any further clarification.

We hope to see your entry soon! :D

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Originally Posted by silverlunarfox

I have a question, does it matter if i fantasia'd after the picture I'd like to submit was taken?

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Hi, there silverlunarfox!

No, this will not matter.

We hope this clears up any hesitation to put in an entry! :cool:

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Originally Posted by Lucas_Angelini

You can add text for the contest? I'm thinking of editing mine if there's time.

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Hi, Lucas_Angelini!

For this contest's screenshots in particular, text is permitted.

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachmen...018_214409.png
Character:Aris Caellum
World: Brynhildr
Prize: Noble Barding

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...730c7f1ded.jpg

Bathing in the rays of the warm Eorzean sun and a sea full of yummy snacks.

Prize Choice: Scarf of Wondrous Wit
Name: Hanako Maori

Question! If we post a picture that has some of my friends in it as well, does that mean the friends that are in the photo can't enter?

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...31d778d9d8.jpg

(Mumbling to the tune of "Girl from Ipanema")
"Short and round and kind of pudgy, the potato from Eorzea goes floating and when he passes, every one he passes goes ahhhhhhhhhhh"

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...2bcf67101b.png

" On a warm night, speckled by colorful lights, I cheer "

Kurai Koikage (Faerie)
Prize choice: Noble Barding

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...46c366b836.jpg

"Come with me for a swim?"

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...18769148c0.jpg
https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...e0a2ea4d22.jpg
https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...2ef2aba0a0.jpg
https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...d21831b611.jpg

Practice Post

Nothing beats finding a nice spot to relax and listen to the waves


https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...fc3f86e1d8.jpg

Character: Tatsu Otani
Server: Jenova
Prize Claim: Noble Barding

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...4ade18c70f.jpg

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...01b12b6d77.jpg

testing

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...0d5f2617d3.jpg

You call me a popoto... but can a popoto do this?!


Character: Cotton Candy
Server: Coeurl
Prize Choice: Bluebird Earring

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...ffc5559337.jpg

Erina Yokai
Testing Entry

https://i.imgur.com/0Uo7Rqo.jpg

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...7836aa52dc.jpg

This year's Moonfire Faire was the bomb!
I had a blast! :cool:

Stella Luna
Goblin
Mandragora Choker

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

test entry


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

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

I messed this up last time so I'm uploading here first

https://imgur.com/PzrMLwo
(Practice)
Character: Khiry Noire
Server: Leviathan
Prize: Noble Barding

Summer Splashes and Fireworks!
image might not show up
https://i.imgur.com/zFZbAm2.png

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Originally Posted by Khiry

https://imgur.com/PzrMLwo
(Practice)
Character: Khiry Noire
Server: Leviathan
Prize: Noble Barding

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Try this for the image:
[img]https://i.imgur.com/PzrMLwo.jpg[/img]

That first url imgur gives you is to a page, not to the image file which is why it doesn't load.

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Originally Posted by Elemistblade

Question! If we post a picture that has some of my friends in it as well, does that mean the friends that are in the photo can't enter?

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Your entry is only bound to you.
However, I would only suggest leaving their character names out in your caption as well!

It would also be great if you could encourage them to participate, too! :cool:

Testing
1,2,3

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...bc6aee20de.jpg

Testing..
Prize
Heh


https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...c493ea0334.jpg

content://media/external/file/55734

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...124a13d92a.jpg

How do you post a pic on here?

https://i.imgur.com/LwN3W2s.png
Union of the Sun and Moon under a celebratory sky
Luka Ruine
Zalera
Noble Barding

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Originally Posted by Mackiepie

How do you post a pic on here?

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You either upload one to the loadstone or use a 3rd party site like imgur to host the file and then use the [img]http://www.sitename.com/dir/imgname.jpg[/img] tag to show it on here. Zhexos posted a guide here for the lodestone.

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...eee4ced33a.jpg

Caption
Name:
Prize

Title: Summer Splash Babes!
https://i.imgur.com/oukKOMB.jpg
Names: Serena Sparkles, Zayuna Heimdell, Echo Mizuki
Prize: Scarf of Wonderous Wit