Post by squirmydad on Aug 11, 2013 15:54:10 GMT -9
So many categories, what do they all mean? I'm making entries but how do I present them? Where do I present them?
Fear not, I'll try to provide some examples of entries and where they should go.
1) Single figure.
The most straightforward of the categories, imho. Design, print, build, and photograph a single figure of your own design. Here is an Ashigaru mini I worked on;
This would not be eligible as an entry as it is only a screen capture of a figure, not a photo of a finished figure. Here's another example;
The Otyugh is a single finished figure, but not of my creation, so I couldn't enter it as my own. The lighting isn't very good on the photo either so it doesn't really show off this mini as good as it could.
2) Groups of figures.
Again should be pretty straightforward, imho. Design, print, build, and photograph a group of figures of your own design. Here's some Dwarves designed by Slick;
This is almost a valid entry (if I were Slick) except for the photo-bombing One Monk dwarf on the left. If you didn't make it, don't put it in the picture. The WWG tree wall across the back is no big deal as it is not the focus of the picture, just a fancy backdrop.
3) Models.
2.5D or 3D, monster, tank, or hut, all work here. Again, one of the key elements here is a creation of your own design. Here's an apc I designed years ago taking a spin in my backyard;
Here is an Ebbles model I modded, but can't count as an entry for this showcase;
A group of models would go in this category too. Here are some city walls from Dave Graffam;
4) Diorama.
My absolute favorite category and the reason I got into playing with little toy soldiers in the first place. A group, a moment, a scene, a sweeping panorama of models and miniatures. Can be big, can be small, can be from any manufacturer OR of your own design, but has to be predominantly paper. This is a paper based showcase after all. This is where your photo skills will be in greatest need; the angle of the shot, the depth of focus, the quality of the lighting will all affect how your setup is perceived by the viewing audience. Generally a diorama should tell a story, even a static scene like a hut alone in a forest tells a story. Here is one I did a few years ago called "Dead Cargo" with models from Slick, One Monk, and Papermakeit;
Here's two pics of the same scene from different angles, which one tells a better story and makes for a better entry?
And one more pic just for fun;
If you have any questions about where something should go just ask.
-Eric
Fear not, I'll try to provide some examples of entries and where they should go.
1) Single figure.
The most straightforward of the categories, imho. Design, print, build, and photograph a single figure of your own design. Here is an Ashigaru mini I worked on;
This would not be eligible as an entry as it is only a screen capture of a figure, not a photo of a finished figure. Here's another example;
The Otyugh is a single finished figure, but not of my creation, so I couldn't enter it as my own. The lighting isn't very good on the photo either so it doesn't really show off this mini as good as it could.
2) Groups of figures.
Again should be pretty straightforward, imho. Design, print, build, and photograph a group of figures of your own design. Here's some Dwarves designed by Slick;
This is almost a valid entry (if I were Slick) except for the photo-bombing One Monk dwarf on the left. If you didn't make it, don't put it in the picture. The WWG tree wall across the back is no big deal as it is not the focus of the picture, just a fancy backdrop.
3) Models.
2.5D or 3D, monster, tank, or hut, all work here. Again, one of the key elements here is a creation of your own design. Here's an apc I designed years ago taking a spin in my backyard;
Here is an Ebbles model I modded, but can't count as an entry for this showcase;
A group of models would go in this category too. Here are some city walls from Dave Graffam;
4) Diorama.
My absolute favorite category and the reason I got into playing with little toy soldiers in the first place. A group, a moment, a scene, a sweeping panorama of models and miniatures. Can be big, can be small, can be from any manufacturer OR of your own design, but has to be predominantly paper. This is a paper based showcase after all. This is where your photo skills will be in greatest need; the angle of the shot, the depth of focus, the quality of the lighting will all affect how your setup is perceived by the viewing audience. Generally a diorama should tell a story, even a static scene like a hut alone in a forest tells a story. Here is one I did a few years ago called "Dead Cargo" with models from Slick, One Monk, and Papermakeit;
Here's two pics of the same scene from different angles, which one tells a better story and makes for a better entry?
And one more pic just for fun;
If you have any questions about where something should go just ask.
-Eric