The Energon Pub

[Neko]

Photo contest rules:

1. One entry per person please.
2. Once an entry is submitted it may not be changed so please think clearly and concisely about the photo you submit.
3. No more then 10 Transformers toys allowed in one given photo. (Unless stated otherwise). Kickbashes and custom Transformer toys are acceptable as long as they are Transformers and not some repainted Gundum.
4. Only Transformer toys are allowed in the photo unless stated otherwise. Hand made props and scenery are allowed, but other manufacture figures/dolls/statues are not.
5. NO PHOTOSHOPED ENTRIES!!!!! No alteration of the photo is permitted beyond resizing/cropping to meet size requirements. (Unless stated otherwise)
6. All images must meet the size requirements or they will not be considered valid entries. (800 pixels wide by 800 pixels with a file size of no more then 200kb)
7. When you submit your entry Please remove you signature from your post.
8. All entries will be subjected to the same standards by an impartial group of three judges.
9. Entries will be judged on
- Accuracy: How well you captured the theme of the contest.
- Originality: How unique and far thinking your entry is.
- Skill/Difficulty: The apparent effort in your photo.
- Overall appearance: Lighting, positioning, poses…etc. How well you entry translates.
10. If you have any questions about the rules please PM me and I will do my best to clarify any and all inquiries.
11. REMEMBER TO HAVE FUN!



Be advised of this announcement:

http://www.seibertron.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=11978&start=30&sid=

[Zeedust]

Photo contest rules:

Kickbashes and custom Transformer toys are acceptable as long as they are Transformers and not some repainted Gundum.

I'd like to suggest the kitbash thing be kept an eye on... Not all of us have the skills to make customs, and this is a contest for posing and photography, not kitbashing.... I'm worried that the non-kitbashed entires will get killed.

[Neko]

Photo contest rules:

Kickbashes and custom Transformer toys are acceptable as long as they are Transformers and not some repainted Gundum.

I'd like to suggest the kitbash thing be kept an eye on... Not all of us have the skills to make customs, and this is a contest for posing and photography, not kitbashing.... I'm worried that the non-kitbashed entires will get killed.

The skill of the kickbashed figure(S) will not be considered for judgeing. We're looking at the photo, not the figures you used. Don't worry, we'll make the fairest judgement we can when deciding the winner.

[ghostofstarscream]

so how are we to come to a decision on the theme? I know the Judges pick it... but what if we had someway for the participants to vote? Is there someway to make a poll or something with a deadline and a few of the top ideas and then use that idea? It might be a fun way to decide!

I don't know if or how it would be possible or if it is even a viable option... maybe a web-poll could be made somewhere else and linked to and from this thread? I think as long as there was a deadline it shouldn't cause too many problems or delays. Just throwing another idea out there.

[D-340]

What about a famous one on one battle type contest. Like Prime vs. Megatron, Barricade vs. Bumblebee and the likes. It would be simple, but could turn out cool.

[ghostofstarscream]

What about a famous one on one battle type contest. Like Prime vs. Megatron, Barricade vs. Bumblebee and the likes. It would be simple, but could turn out cool.

... or Micheal Bay vs GeeWunners!

[Dead Metal]

Ore the most silly thing of all.... Transformers meets SITCOM!
TFs that sit on couches and stuff, like Al Bundy Prime.

Ore TFs that just make a cool and powerful pose of victory!

[1337W422102]

Ore the most silly thing of all.... Transformers meets SITCOM!
TFs that sit on couches and stuff, like Al Bundy Prime.

In that case, I'll have to make some pants for my 20th An. Prime, so he stick his hand in them.

Just a suggestion: How about keeping the Photocontest on the front page until it's over? Perhaps in the section of the 8 features, right above the Vector Sigma part?

From my experience, I've noticed that people don't enter the photocontest because they don't know it's going on. And then the deadline gets extended, but no one knows this except for those who've been reading the Photocontest thread and have already entered.

So please, this time, let's advertise or at very least make it known. Putting it on the front page and perhaps the judges having "Photocontest Now Open" sigs or something will help keep it alive.

[Dead Metal]

Ore the most silly thing of all.... Transformers meets SITCOM!
TFs that sit on couches and stuff, like Al Bundy Prime.

In that case, I'll have to make some pants for my 20th An. Prime, so he stick his hand in them.

Just a suggestion: How about keeping the Photocontest on the front page until it's over? Perhaps in the section of the 8 features, right above the Vector Sigma part?

From my experience, I've noticed that people don't enter the photocontest because they don't know it's going on. And then the deadline gets extended, but no one knows this except for those who've been reading the Photocontest thread and have already entered.

So please, this time, let's advertise or at very least make it known. Putting it on the front page and perhaps the judges having "Photocontest Now Open" sigs or something will help keep it alive.

Listen to the man!
He speaks the truth!

[ghostofstarscream]

Listen to the man!
He speaks the truth!

Were you here for the Photo contests before?


Also, congrats to leetwarrior (too lazy to type the numbers)... and yes I am intentionally kissing ass to gain favour in our wonderful and handsome judges eyes.

[1337W422102]

Listen to the man!
He speaks the truth!

Were you here for the Photo contests before?


Also, congrats to leetwarrior (too lazy to type the numbers)... and yes I am intentionally kissing ass to gain favour in our wonderful and handsome judges eyes.

There's some kind of mistake, I never volunteered! I simply asked a few questions about the rules....

[D-340]

What about a famous one on one battle type contest. Like Prime vs. Megatron, Barricade vs. Bumblebee and the likes. It would be simple, but could turn out cool.

... or Micheal Bay vs GeeWunners!

That would be classic.

Ore the most silly thing of all.... Transformers meets SITCOM!
TFs that sit on couches and stuff, like Al Bundy Prime.

That to, would be classic.

[Duke of Luns]

And the contest is a go!

So, are we allowed to use other figures for human characters? It's not stated, but it'd be kinda hard to depict giving a traffic ticket if we can't use a police officer....

[Neko]

And the contest is a go!

So, are we allowed to use other figures for human characters? It's not stated, but it'd be kinda hard to depict giving a traffic ticket if we can't use a police officer....

As long as it is not a premanufactured doll. You are allowed to make your own. Like get a laundry clip and painted it or something. Those are permitted.

[Duke of Luns]

So nothin like a G.I. Joe or anything, even those though aren't dolls, they're ACTION FIGURES!!!! Kidding, I know that was just a term developed by Hasbro to sell dolls to little boys.

But that is an interesting rule. Aha, I could make a paper person. But I haven't decided exactly what to do just yet.

[Neko]

So nothin like a G.I. Joe or anything, even those though aren't dolls, they're ACTION FIGURES!!!! Kidding, I know that was just a term developed by Hasbro to sell dolls to little boys.

But that is an interesting rule. Aha, I could make a paper person. But I haven't decided exactly what to do just yet.

Yeah, I decided to take it one step up. Besides, if you use a premaunfactured doll/figure people will recognize it and it will stripe away the fantasy the photo is suppose to depict.

[Optimist_Prime]

Photo contest rules: NO PHOTOSHOPED ENTRIES!!!!! No alteration of the photo is permitted beyond resizing/cropping to meet size requirements. (Unless stated otherwise)

Granted, that's sort of obvious, however are talk bubbles allowed like previous contests?

[Lapse Of Reason]

A few things for consideration before I write this particular photo contest off:

1) I noticed several comments posted in the entry thread. Shouldn't we keep all discussion here? Is there a way for a mod to delete their posts so the entry thread does not get cluttered?

2) When is the deadline?


3) I think there should be an exception to the "no other action figures" rule given the theme. It is difficult to show interactions with breaking laws if you can't show police officers or any human figures! I had a few awesome ideas that I can't do because of this restriction.

I understand that if the viewer can tell where the action figure comes from, that it throws off the illusion in the photo. However, if it can be done so the illusion is preserved then the photo can be enhanced by those figures. It depends on the skill of the photographer to be able to pull it off. Let us be judged on what we can do with what we have, not what we do it with.

As it is, this is like being asked to take a photo of an alien invasion, yet you can only show the invaders and not any of the native creatures!

I feel limited to a point of *almost* not being able to participate. Instead of being inspired by a topic, I am striving to come up with an idea that will stand out from the pack of inevitable Prowl and Barricade photos. Not easy. Overall participation in this contest will probably be low unless that rule is changed.

4) The ability to add a comic-style speech bubble may help overcome the limitation described above, but I'd rather be able to have the action figures.


Take a look at how Seibs was able to use action figures to enhance this photo. Yes, they are GiJoe's but because ofthe way the shot is taken I can easily suspend that knowledge and enjoy the photo.

[Jar Axel]

So nothin like a G.I. Joe or anything, even those though aren't dolls, they're ACTION FIGURES!!!! Kidding, I know that was just a term developed by Hasbro to sell dolls to little boys.

But that is an interesting rule. Aha, I could make a paper person. But I haven't decided exactly what to do just yet.

Yeah, I decided to take it one step up. Besides, if you use a premaunfactured doll/figure people will recognize it and it will stripe away the fantasy the photo is suppose to depict.

Not necesarily; most people probably wouldn't recocnize one of the many different generic figures found at dollar stores. On the the other side of that argument though it would make things way to easy to be able to just run down to the dollar store and buy severl police figures.

[DarkPrimus]

Funnily enough, I was pondering how in the world anyone could use 10 Transfomers for this photo contest... and yet as I set up my photo I discovered that I needed more and more TFs to get the scene just right. They add up quickly.

[Neko]

Funnily enough, I was pondering how in the world anyone could use 10 Transfomers for this photo contest... and yet as I set up my photo I discovered that I needed more and more TFs to get the scene just right. They add up quickly.

Yep. I never had to worry about that rule before in the old contest because I don't even own ten TF figures (yeah I suck.)

[ionacus]

hear is 2 ideas for future photocontests.


TF at your work. TF causing trouble at your workplace. at your desk. in the office. ravaging the kitchen. the possibilities are endless.



TF jackass. TF doing jackass style stunts and jokes. laughs, head traumas and shopping carts all around.


dont they sound fun.

[Optimist_Prime]

about the talk bubbles? Yey or Ney?

[1337W422102]

about the talk bubbles? Yey or Ney?

You must have missed the 'No Photoshop' rule. Unless if you're talking about cutting out pieces of paper and suspending them with string...

Question: does the law-breaking HAVE to be rules-of-the-road based? Because I imagine it would be a lot more fun and less restrictive that way. And I don't have a single police-bot. I guess a lot of people are going to have to buy Barricade for this one...

[Starscream's Girl]

When is the deadline for this? I'm not sure if I saw that.