OFFICIAL Eorzea's Next Top Model Discussion Thread

[Psychosamm]

i think the general rule of thumb is, if it's not part of the game, then you can't use it to alter your pictures. Use of in-game items like the sun minion for lighting however, is totally fine.

[EorzeasNTM]

That is correct. To make things fair for all models, all submitted photos must be taken with no editing what so ever. Editing also means using a program that makes ur game look better, like the shot you posted. Using FRAPS is okay, because SE's built in screen shot taker is rather slow, and FRAPS allows you to grab the perfect shot. If you want to take a picture uncentered, there are ways to do it without having a friend take your picture. You can lock your camera onto something and swing it out. But in order to get a more dynamic shot, it is most definitely allowed to have a friend take a screen shot of you, for you! ^^

[Terrini]

I'm sorry, but how would you lock your camera to off-center a shot without using a friend? I love taking screenshots and have HUNDREDS from my RP sessions with friends and tonnes from just being silly
silly. I used FRAPS a long time ago and I would totally use it again to gey just the right shot... I posted a pic today here that I had to pose over and over to get it right, but I'm happy that there's no outside programs allowed (unless themed for the shot)

Which also begs me to ask... Did contestants edit their own underwater pictures in the youtube edition or was that done for them?

[EorzeasNTM]

The sun minion is a stationary minion that you can use to lock your camera on and swing your camera out. You can also lock onto NPCs as well!

The model's Underwater shots were edited for them.

[Terrini]

I still do not understand this process of locking your CAMERA onto another location... I mean I know how to lock where you are looking (target a selectable object or use PrtScn) but this concept of handing one of those selectables a camera... I am not sure how you do this.

[Parodine]

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On page 161 of this thread I posted a pseudo-tutorial about how to use the sun minion, lock on to targets, and change the angle all while solo (http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...25#post2528625, if you're interested), but I can do a quick summary of how to do it now.

(All direction by computers, consoles can chime in how they do it)
1. Select a target by clicking like you would any other.
2. Lock onto the target. For me, the way to that is the number pad 5.
3. From here, this object/NPC/monster will remain the center of your screen while your character can be swung from various angles with the mouse.
4. The pause button helps direct your characters face in a direction you want, not necessarily always facing the camera.

[EorzeasNTM]

And thats how Maxwell won Cycle 2 of ENTM

Thanks for finding that post Max! Also, Fantasia'd??? :O

I saved that URL and will be posting it on the Audition Thread as well when it goes up. Thanks Maxwell!

[Terrini]

I am going to have to work on some super duper awesome screenshots for auditions then! Armed with new tricks, hopefully I won't have to crop my RP shots so much, but I probably still will... Its hard enough to get the RP to continue smoothly without stopping everything for a perfect shot too.

[Tyriont]

Yes, to summarize what's been said - the auditions will follow a similar vein, although the submission shots will be slightly different. You'll have plenty of time to get your shots in before the deadline.

Shots may NOT be edited in anyway. Doing so turns it from a screenshot contest into a photoshopping contest. Similarly, you may not enhance your game through 3rd party means - doing so tilts the balance unfairly against PS3/4 players.

It isn't required to have the SE watermark in the shot, so FRAPS can be used, or whatever screengrab software you want. I admit, this does slightly tilt things against PS3 users but the amount of model frustration it seems to save offsets it in general opinion.

Also, VOTE!

[EorzeasNTM]

As you can all see, the Casting Call for Youtube Edition Cycle 2 has been posted!

I want to give the models cast plenty of time to send in all their voice work/pictures, and I am also shamelessly trying to bring more people into seeing Cycle 1. The girls put a lot of work into it, and so did I, and I want more views for us all! xD

Any one from past Cycles can also apply! But, if at all possible, i would love it if you entered with an alt, so that we can keep the new faces rolling in!
((For anyone keeping up with Cycle 1, Sylvie is actually the alt of a contestant eliminated in Preliminary Round 2 of Cycle 2! ))

Both girls and boys are allowed, so make a handsome alt and apply, apply, apply! +1 for characters with darker skin colors!

I am digging the personalities we are seeing in the Cycle 1 Models, and as such, Cycle 2 will try to play that up a little bit more in the first episode with word games, maybe a talent section, and of course the model introductions! I am also trying to come up with the best -flow- for the videos, so if you guys have any suggestions for that, let me know!

I really want to take myself out of it, and only have me explaining the round, and reading the call out orders. Would everyone be horribly offended if Cycle 2 has more words on the screen, like the Exit Interviews? "Round 1" Flashes on screen, the models pictures display, a panning image of the judges at the judging table, judging critiques (which will be sound bites this time -vs- conversations.), screen goes black "Calculating Scores..." flashes along the bottom of the screen.



Something along those lines, maybe. Let me know guys!

Oh!! The biggest change for Cycle 2 will be the fan voting! it will take place between the videos, instead of before the cycle starts! This will also help with keeping the posts on the main page. hehe. Rounds 1-6(or7) will be the fan voting rounds though, not all rounds since we have more models this time around.

Selfish Request!!! Whenever you run Crystal Tower or Cloud of Darkness, at the very end of the run please /shout about the ENTM Auditions