11 years ago

Fantasy Modeling - CANCELED

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I know it's getting to that time of year where a lot of people are busy, myself included. But I hope to keep some involved simmers going with a fun, sexy, and laid back modeling competition.

I'm a huge fan of fantasy art. I really am in awe of the way people can draw and manipulate photos, graphic design, and hand-drawn images. I have no ability to do this, but I really love pushing those creative beings out there to their fullest potential.

This competition is centered around fantasy in both senses of the word. You will be asked to create images where your model will play a part in the fantasy world: elves, witches, sorceresses, queens, pirates, etc. That's one aspect of the word "fantasy". The other aspect that will be incorporated is the sexy side of fantasy. Your model must not only play the part of a fantastical being, but also pull it off in a sexy manner.

I don't mean raunchy. All parts will be covered in this competition.

Assignment deadlines will be a bit longer than normal to give those who are busier a chance to create something truly epic and beautiful. 10 days will be given instead of 7 and extensions will be granted as necessary.

To give the judges a break, scoring will be done a little more lik On Location than the typical scoring rubric. More about scoring will be explained in the scoring section below.

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No negativity of any kind - including belittling yourself.
Don't copy another's work, please.
Editing is HIGHLY recommended.
2 Day extensions MAX will be granted if asked at least 24 hours before the deadline.
Only the person who requested the extension will receive it.
Only 2 extensions per person per cycle.
Creativity is key to success.
If you have questions about judging, ask, don't complain.
Deadlines are in PST format, so if you're in another timezone please adjust accordingly.
Please don't drop once you sign up!
Have fun!

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Needs to Check In

Checked In
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Assignment Submitted
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Extension Granted
Kosmo ||
Chan |
Maggie |

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beechnutbabysim
11 years ago
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FIRST, SOME WORDS FROM BEECH:

Nicely done this round guys! You each did something fun, but I wish you'd have pushed yourselves even further. I know it was a tough round, but you did well!

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HOST'S CHOICE
Maggie - You've been selected as Host's Choice and are awarded 2 bonus points!
CONGRATULATIONS!

FIRST PLACE
Kosmo
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59 points

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So, I love this for the most part. I adore the glare in her “evil” side’s eye and I think the swirls at her hands were great in showing the sorceress aspect. Your backgrounds are great as well. What I’m not a fan of is how you placed them opposite each other in this manner. I wish they were side by side or connected in a way that didn’t make one of them upside down. Great work though.

Overall Score: 24/25
Creativity: 5/5
Total: 29/30

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Smashing…fabulous…gorgeous. Xantha is most decidedly a sorceress with loads of good/light and evil/dark…wonderful backdrops too. Don’t change a thing.

Overall Score: 25/25 
Creativity: 5/5 
Total: 30/30

SECOND PLACE
Chan
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53 points

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Bianca looks amazing. I love the feathers in the ear and I think the shadowy thing is a great touch. However, I have to say that if I hadn’t known what was required of you, I wouldn’t have guessed it. She doesn’t quite look like a sorceress of any kind and the good vs. evil aspect is very subtle.

Overall Score: 22/25
Creativity: 4/5
Total: 26/30

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A stunning pic of Bianca. Were I not aware of the assignment I might well not pick up on good/light vs. evil/dark because their depictions are so subtle, and for that reason only do I feel some deductions are appropriate.

Overall Score: 24/25
Creativity: 3/5
Total: 27/30

THIRD PLACE
Maggie
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49+2 = 51 points

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I think this is stunning. I think Ivy has the obvious light and dark thing going on with her dress, but I see no other sign of it. While this is beautifully done, and does create a sorceress-like conflict in the background, I wish I’d seen more of it on Ivy.

Overall Score: 23/25
Creativity: 4/5
Total: 27/30

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This was one tough assignment for which you’ve created a beautiful pic. I feel it falls short, however, with regard to sorcery (to me Ivy looks more like a model than a sorceress) and conflict (I see no battle distress in her expression or pose).

Overall Score: 20/25
Creativity: 2/5
Total: 22/30

FOURTH PLACE
Tacha
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50 points

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I see the definite split here. I love that skeleton hand creeping into the shot around her hip and I understand what’s going on with the swirl in the center. I’m not a fan of the white vignette and I’m the white glowy part is a bit over-blown. Teagan also isn’t looking at us, which detracts a bit.

Overall Score: 22/25
Creativity: 3/5
Total: 25/30

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Teagan makes a lovely sorceress. I applaud the good and evil “accessories” you’ve chosen. Technically, however, I don’t think this pic is up to your usual high standards…for example, Teagan’s glowing good side seems a bit too washed out, and I think the two-color border is a drawback.

Overall Score: 21/25
Creativity: 4/5
Total: 25/30
sappiechan
New Spectator
11 years ago
If I was ANY good at editing, I would join this in a heartbeat. If I had the time to learn how to edit better, I would also join in a heartbeat. XD Hah. But I'm not and I don't, so I am going to bookmark and lurk!
Karnabey
11 years ago
Ooh... I presume this is the comp you were referring to in dark shadowz, yes? Looks interesting. I may have to give it some consideration.

Even though I'm fairly certain I know the answer, I'll ask anyway. You have no objection if our sim isn't human? poida has never and will never use a normal looking sim in a comp (fun fact, the first comp I ever won was using this sim. For serious)
spackichan
11 years ago
I'll go back into game and grab the head/bodyshot later on tonight. edit: I just noticed the settings had to portray destruction, would you rather I redid this?
Username: spackichan (but chan works too!)
Model Name: bianca belrose
Clear Headshot:

Clear Bodyshot:

Mock:
beechnutbabysim
11 years ago
I think that your image is just fine Chan :) don't worry about the background unless you want to fix it.
beechnutbabysim
11 years ago
I need you guys to submit! The deadline was today. What I'll do is close sign ups, but give those reserved and only with models submitted 2 days to submit the entry. Please get this in by the 14th
spackichan
11 years ago
kicking myself because i rushed this (work is being a pain in the butt!) but i might aswell enter it.
earth witch:
beechnutbabysim
11 years ago
Lovely!! :D
beechnutbabysim
11 years ago
@Maggie: Using Flickr, click on the bottom right icon that looks like a download arrow...select "View all sizes"...Choose the size you want, then right click the image and select "Copy image address" or something along those lines (I'm on a Mac, so PC it says something else, like image URL or something. Then go onto this site or Unbound and insert the link between img codes.

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beechnutbabysim
11 years ago
Great Dats :)