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ღVanilla: cc free & maxis match/style competition A4 due Oct 1stღ

themysticalpoetthemysticalpoet Posts: 1,000 Member
edited March 8 in Nominated Threads
ღVanillaღ
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ღWhat is Vanilla?ღ
A modelling competition silly! But one that is cc free except for maxis match/style cc, this competition focuses on simply getting back to basics, and felt appropriate for all skill ranges; so if you're experienced, new, or simply somewhere in the middle, that means you all have a place here. However, I do recommend some basic editing skills in either photoshop or gimp and general knowledge of pose-player, and plenty of creativity. This idea came to me as I decided to avoid certain large cc sites, and realised; it can be tricky working with vanilla content, and takes real skill and finesse to pull off. And, I figured, why not challenge our creative corner to make do with nought but the basics, and even offer the newer members of the community a chance to have fun with modelling? That was how this thread was born.

ღWhat are the rules?ღ
ღKeep it family friendly
ღCC used MUST be a maxis match/style or recolour, etc- meaning it must look as if it would be in the base game's style of clothing & hair. If you're a little stuck, click here*
ღ*If there is an assignment where CC content is absolutely needed, I will let you know what you are free to use.
ღUse photo-skinning (the shopping of clothes onto sims, not slapping on a new skin, THAT is forbidden), as sparingly as possible, and realistically
ღSims must be Young Adult-Adult
ღBe nice, but also be accepting of constructive criticism- take it as an opportunity to learn, but do not pick on people, or you'll be swiftly booted.
ღJoin to stay, if you can
ღChallenges must be in by their due date* (*You will have two late cards to use which will grant 3 days extra)

ღAnything else I should know?ღ
ღChallenge winners will be decided by vote
ღYou don't need to worry about being booted
ღThe total votes will be tallied up and kept until the end of the competition
ღThere will be 8-14 competitors, and 12 challenges
ღCreativity is key

ღAwesome, how do I sign up?ღ
ღAsk for a reserve, or just fill out the form below

ღSign up formღ
ღUsername:
ღModel name:
ღExperience: (this is handy to bear in mind so I and others know how to judge you- no need to be hard on the newbies, no?)
ღWhy did you join?:
ღHeadshot on a white/transparent background:
ღBodyshot on a white/transparent background

ღReservesღ
ღYJB19299✖
ღalexis3142✓
ღMissBirdie✓
ღPenguinwa101✓
ღAmazingamphy✖
ღAngiesSmith✓
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    themysticalpoetthemysticalpoet Posts: 1,000 Member
    edited September 2016
    ღAssignmentsღ
    ღAssignment 4ღ
    Fall is coming and so it is time for a fun fall fashion themed assignment. Again, the requirements are simple- the image must visibly be fall fashion themed, the only catch is that is has to be set either outdoors or on a runway, or to be a fall makeup themed shoot. Have fun, and let your creativity run wild, I'm looking forward to see what you pick!

    ღRequirments:ღ
    ღThe image must be clearly fall fashion related
    ღYou may use an outdoor, fall background, or a runway as a background, or you can choose makeup as your central theme


    ღSome inspirational images if you want to look at them:ღ
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    [img][/img]j-mendel-beauty-autumn-fall-winter-2013-nyfw10.jpg

    ღDue date:ღ
    October 1st
    ღHanded in:ღ
    Addison Hardy
    [img][/img]

    Jessica French
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    Emma Parham
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    Fern Lillywhite

    [img][/img][img][/img]Lana Troyer



    Alexa Stokes

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    Lisa-anne Cole
    [img][/img]


    Kathleen Brennan
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    themysticalpoetthemysticalpoet Posts: 1,000 Member
    edited May 2016
    ღNeed help finding Maxis-style CC? Vondiita's got you covered.ღ
    Vondiita's Maxis Style CC List

    ღAssignment Winner's Photosღ
    ღTBA
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    themysticalpoetthemysticalpoet Posts: 1,000 Member
    edited May 2016
    ღTutorials- hey you never know when you might need one, right?ღ
    How to cut and paste an object in gimp, using the select tool- this can also be done by selecting layers->transparency->add alpha channel->fuzzy select/magic wand, delete the background as needed and so on.
    Mini editing tutorial by SenpaiSimmer
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    themysticalpoetthemysticalpoet Posts: 1,000 Member
    ღOpen!ღ
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    YJB19299YJB19299 Posts: 5,801 Member
    I waited for something like this, I know I'm kinda busy, but I just can't resist :mrgreen:

    Please reserve me a spot :D
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    themysticalpoetthemysticalpoet Posts: 1,000 Member
    Awesome, reserved :smile:
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    auntmadi4438auntmadi4438 Posts: 251 Member
    I have a default skin would I have to get rid of it?
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    themysticalpoetthemysticalpoet Posts: 1,000 Member
    If it makes your skin default to a cc one then yes unfortunately. However, a quick way to do it would to just move the file to the desktop before doing an assignment as needed, and then put it back in as you want for personal use. It's your call :)
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    themysticalpoetthemysticalpoet Posts: 1,000 Member
    Boop, fingers-crossed that this doesn't die before it's had a chance to begin.
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    YJB19299YJB19299 Posts: 5,801 Member
    I hope so, too :D C'mon people, please join :D
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    themysticalpoetthemysticalpoet Posts: 1,000 Member
    edited May 2016
    I had a run with bad luck with previous attempts of competitions-I expect it's because I didn't opt for a fancy layout or haven't got a prize to offer, although basic poses are always an option. That being said, I do not have a fancy editing program to whip up layouts with, and finding a program online is a royal pain, although I might just try because I just want to run a comp :)
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    YJB19299YJB19299 Posts: 5,801 Member
    Thats no problem hun, many host begin at the bottom, but finish on top ;)
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    themysticalpoetthemysticalpoet Posts: 1,000 Member
    Haha, I'm not too new, tbh, although I took a long break :)
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    themysticalpoetthemysticalpoet Posts: 1,000 Member
    Bump, going to give this until next monday, and if no-one else shows interest until then, then it's off. Fingers crossed I guess :)
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    alexis3142alexis3142 Posts: 1,113 Member
    omg omg how did I not see this! I love this kind of style and this is insanely interesting! Sign me up hun!! @themysticalpoet and you should tag some more people so more join! <3
    Hi My Name is Lex!
    My Origin ID is Sinnamonalisa
    Check me out on Tumblr where I post MySims 4 Legacy Challenge Updates!
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    MissBirdieMissBirdie Posts: 3,003 Member
    Reserve me please :)
    “Lying, the telling of beautiful untrue things, is the proper aim of Art.” – Oscar Wilde.
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    themysticalpoetthemysticalpoet Posts: 1,000 Member
    Will do- and despite being a big old geek, I've never really bothered with tagging and such, lol. Normally if I want to actively advertise, I make a banner and post around. Speaking of which, prize wise what would you all prefer? I can do banners/poses, but not much else.
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    themysticalpoetthemysticalpoet Posts: 1,000 Member
    Bump. Also, how do you tag people anyway?
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    themysticalpoetthemysticalpoet Posts: 1,000 Member
    edited May 2016
    ღStill looking!ღ
    BUT do let me know if you do not want to be tagged, and I shall leave you out of it. Thanks for reading!
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    Zita1966zZita1966z Posts: 9,641 Member
    edited May 2016
    Love the concept, glad 2 support. I am in :)
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    themysticalpoetthemysticalpoet Posts: 1,000 Member
    Neato, I'll add you to the reserve list :)
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    Penguinwa101Penguinwa101 Posts: 3,131 Member
    Omg I'd LOVE to join! Sign me up!!! :)
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    Twitter: @Penguinwa101
    Tumblr: http://penguinentertainment.tumblr.com/
    Youtube: Penguin Entertainment
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    themysticalpoetthemysticalpoet Posts: 1,000 Member
    Added :)
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    psyktpsykt Posts: 1,168 Member
    This sounds tempting but with summer coming up I'm not sure I will have time
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