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TVR&FF: "Welcome to the latest interview, with none other then NTX1982, someone's shots I have enjoyed. Anyway, Nuno tell us a bit about you."
NTX1982: "Well, I like a lot playing videogames, since the good old Master System. In addition to this, I also like movies and cars.
However, away from the things I like, I am without a job at this moment in time, which is why I spend most of my time in GTP."
TVR&FF: "What other hobbies do you do other then video games."
NTX1982: "Internet mostly, also I like being in my house a lot. However If I go out I just go to a cinema or bar."
TVR&FF: How do you pay the bills for stuff like the internet and Electric?
NTX1982: "My parents pay the bills not me."
TVR&FF: "Some people now must be wondering how old you are, so how old are you Nuno."
NTX1982: "Well I just turned 25 of late."
TVR&FF: Would you like to tell us a bit about your history on GTPlanet?
NTX1982: Well, I just joined last year on February, when I was looking for a GT site and luckily, for me GTP was what I just wanted.
However, one thing, which caught my eye on GTPlanet before I joined, was of course the galleries, but after the galleries caught my eye, I thought I could do my own gallery.
Once I had signed up, I went to the Photomode forum and started my gallery up, but my first shots were not that good, but I learned over time and improved as time went on.
TVR&FF: How do you hope the future will go for you in the Photomode side of the community?
NTX1982: "Well I hope it goes well, but it will be most certain with GT5, because I noticed that GT4 is loosing its power. Still I wish people could check my GT4 gallery in the future, because GT4 was the game that started all this."
TVR&FF: "From the sounds of things, you sound like you are not happy at how many people there are in the community now. However, I bet you remember when the community was busy with many galleries running on a daily basis."
NTX1982: "It is not about being happy, but I have seen so many good people leave, or taking those big breaks, however when I joined it was nuts."
TVR&FF: Let us move onto the first question, which comes in from Beerzgood, and this goes a bit like this:
What cars/tracks/phototravel locations do you get the most fun using and why?
NTX1982: For cars, I like to use more:
European or Japanese, I like the BMW M3 or the Integra Type R.
Tracks:
I like the ones with better lightning, like Laguna Seca or Suzuka.
Phototravel:
I have a favourite place, GION...I really like the mood of that location and the cameras can capture good parts of the cars.
TVR&FF: The next question is from someone, who you have worked with in the Photomode community, and that person is Speedster502:
Was there been anyone that has given you tips or advice on how to get better?
NTX1982: "Speedster is one of the people that give some tips. However, I also learned some tricks with Jacoja, Alex (making panels presentations). In addition to those people, even you will be making it into this list TVR&FF, because I remember those rain effect shots.
TVR&FF: This question comes in from someone else you know very well, and that person is Tommi2000:
If there is anyone in particular, who you look up to in GT4 photography?
NTX1982: "I really like Jacojas style, and I try to do some things that I learned with him In my shots. However, one thing I must say about Jacoja is he is a big reference in GTP Photo galleries. In addition to Jacoja, I also like alexwrcs style, because he produces top quality shots.
Anyway to close my top three, I will have to include, Beerzgood in my top three, because he can do so many amazing things in the shots, and since he produces some amazing shots I would love to have his skills someday."
TVR&FF: "After some good questions, lets move back to the chat show stage of this interview, and the first thing I would like to bring up is would you like you like to give a history lesson of your past and current days with video games."
NTX1982: "I have a big list, which I will start of with one of my beloved games, and that is Streets of Rage for Mega Drive, because to me its one of those games that you cannot forget. Another game that I love is GTA, and since I love it, so much I reckon the person who invented this concept should have a place in heaven.
However, most recently, there is Gran Turismo of course (GT2 is my favourite GT, but before you ask me why, I will not reveal why I love GT2 the most.)
And to carry on with my list I will have to include Final Fantasy and the great God of War."
TVR&FF: "Nuno would you like to put each of the Gran Turismo games in order."
NTX1982:
First - GT2
Second GT4
Joint third and fourth GT3 and GT1
TVR&FF: Right time for another question, this one comes from jgda9rs:
How do you think your real life inspires you (if at all) when you do an update?
NTX1982: "I try to put realism on my shots, at least in the PMC ones, and because of this, I have to watch TV a lot. However, one thing I do not like seeing is cars flying by or doing stupid things in the shots.
In addition to me trying to add realism to my PMC shots, I try to add realism to my 2.0 shots as well."
TVR&FF: Right time for the next question from franz:
How did you influence your girlfriend to enjoy Photomode in GT4?
NTX1982: I did not influence her, in other words, she saw some galleries, and she said the following:
"I could do that too"
*NTX1982 adds* "After she said that, I asked her to join GTP, which led to her joining. Oh and I would like to say one more thing, she loves Sejtur photos."
TVR&FF: "You had better be careful, if you do not watch your back she may start to date Sejtur in real life."
TVR&FF: Right time it is time for some more chat show type questions, how do you hope the future turns out for video games?
NTX1982: "The future of videogames...hmm I dont know, what more can be improved. The next thing it is having games by request, meaning, I want a type of game."
TVR&FF: How do you hope the future goes for the GT series, in addition to this, how will the GT series cope with its rivals in the future.
NTX1982: "It is getting hard now. Back in Gran Turismo 1, the competition was weak. However, at this moment in this there is Forza Motorsport 2 and PGR4 and because of this GT must improve in some things.
Also because of FM2 and PGR4, they must include damage, because how can this be the real driving simulator without damage.
In addition to damage, they need to check some other things, like having cars that are more "normal."
*NTX did not stop there he also wants a small white reverse light on all small cars.*
TVR&FF: Right time for the last question, which is from Brock5000:
You have developed a distinctive style over the past few months, is this something you have worked on intentionally or has it just happened?
NTX1982: "I think it happened. Some people say, "I love your style" or "I can see that this shots is yours", which is good to know. However for me, I edit the shots, and when the final work looks good to me, I save it.
Another thing including realism can be that distinctive style. However, in 2.0 shots its hard to get a style, in PMC its way easier."
Bonus Question time
TVR&FF: PC or Mac?
NTX1982: "PC, because I dont have money for Mac (I loved MacGyver back in the 80´s)"
TVR&FF: "You will lucky to even, get one apple through from Steve Jobs or Apple now."
TVR&FF: What Photo Editing program do you use mainly?
NTX1982: "Photoshop CS3, but for quick edits it has to also be Picasa."
TVR&FF: "How can you afford CS3 without job."
NTX1982: "I have my connections"
*NTX laughs*
TVR&FF: What is your Favourite type of engine?
NTX1982: "V8, because it makes a great sound"
TVR&FF: When GT5 comes out, what will you be mainly working on for the first year of GT5, either GT4 or GT5 for Photomode?
NTX1982: "GT5 will be the king, but I will always include a bonus shot to remember how good GT4 is."
TVR&FF: Who, out of these two people would you like to do a Photomode gallery Ken Kutaragi or Kazunori Yamauchi?
NTX1982: "The great Yamauchi"
TVR&FF: If you could improve GT4 Photomode, what would you do in the game, and how do you hope GT5 will take Photomode to the next stage?
NTX1982: "The cameras could be more "open". I do not know how to explain...sometimes I feel frustrated to take a type of shot, because the camera cannot sometimes catch what I planned before going into Photomode.
However, in GT5, I hope we can have the possibility to have two or more cars in Phototravel, as well as cars and bikes in the same picture."
TVR&FF: Right before we wrap this up there is just two more things, with the first being:
Nuno if you had some wise words to say to people how they can improve there shots, in five words, what would it be?
NTX1982: "Check the "Professionals" galleries"
*NTX then goes on to say, it is true Jamie isnt it, because seeing some of the best guys galleries can help out people a lot.*
TVR&FF: "I agree, because even I learned from so many great people who are under the Professionals bracket. Anyway thanks for interview, it has been good.
However before this interview finishes do you have any final thoughts on todays interview with no other then you"
NTX1982: "I cant remember anything Jamie, but I would just like to say keep updating guys, because that is what keeps GTPlanet alive."
*Jamie and Nuno both shake hands*
NTX1982: "Well, I like a lot playing videogames, since the good old Master System. In addition to this, I also like movies and cars.
However, away from the things I like, I am without a job at this moment in time, which is why I spend most of my time in GTP."
TVR&FF: "What other hobbies do you do other then video games."
NTX1982: "Internet mostly, also I like being in my house a lot. However If I go out I just go to a cinema or bar."
TVR&FF: How do you pay the bills for stuff like the internet and Electric?
NTX1982: "My parents pay the bills not me."
TVR&FF: "Some people now must be wondering how old you are, so how old are you Nuno."
NTX1982: "Well I just turned 25 of late."
TVR&FF: Would you like to tell us a bit about your history on GTPlanet?
NTX1982: Well, I just joined last year on February, when I was looking for a GT site and luckily, for me GTP was what I just wanted.
However, one thing, which caught my eye on GTPlanet before I joined, was of course the galleries, but after the galleries caught my eye, I thought I could do my own gallery.
Once I had signed up, I went to the Photomode forum and started my gallery up, but my first shots were not that good, but I learned over time and improved as time went on.
TVR&FF: How do you hope the future will go for you in the Photomode side of the community?
NTX1982: "Well I hope it goes well, but it will be most certain with GT5, because I noticed that GT4 is loosing its power. Still I wish people could check my GT4 gallery in the future, because GT4 was the game that started all this."
TVR&FF: "From the sounds of things, you sound like you are not happy at how many people there are in the community now. However, I bet you remember when the community was busy with many galleries running on a daily basis."
NTX1982: "It is not about being happy, but I have seen so many good people leave, or taking those big breaks, however when I joined it was nuts."
TVR&FF: Let us move onto the first question, which comes in from Beerzgood, and this goes a bit like this:
What cars/tracks/phototravel locations do you get the most fun using and why?
NTX1982: For cars, I like to use more:
European or Japanese, I like the BMW M3 or the Integra Type R.
Tracks:
I like the ones with better lightning, like Laguna Seca or Suzuka.
Phototravel:
I have a favourite place, GION...I really like the mood of that location and the cameras can capture good parts of the cars.
TVR&FF: The next question is from someone, who you have worked with in the Photomode community, and that person is Speedster502:
Was there been anyone that has given you tips or advice on how to get better?
NTX1982: "Speedster is one of the people that give some tips. However, I also learned some tricks with Jacoja, Alex (making panels presentations). In addition to those people, even you will be making it into this list TVR&FF, because I remember those rain effect shots.
TVR&FF: This question comes in from someone else you know very well, and that person is Tommi2000:
If there is anyone in particular, who you look up to in GT4 photography?
NTX1982: "I really like Jacojas style, and I try to do some things that I learned with him In my shots. However, one thing I must say about Jacoja is he is a big reference in GTP Photo galleries. In addition to Jacoja, I also like alexwrcs style, because he produces top quality shots.
Anyway to close my top three, I will have to include, Beerzgood in my top three, because he can do so many amazing things in the shots, and since he produces some amazing shots I would love to have his skills someday."
TVR&FF: "After some good questions, lets move back to the chat show stage of this interview, and the first thing I would like to bring up is would you like you like to give a history lesson of your past and current days with video games."
NTX1982: "I have a big list, which I will start of with one of my beloved games, and that is Streets of Rage for Mega Drive, because to me its one of those games that you cannot forget. Another game that I love is GTA, and since I love it, so much I reckon the person who invented this concept should have a place in heaven.
However, most recently, there is Gran Turismo of course (GT2 is my favourite GT, but before you ask me why, I will not reveal why I love GT2 the most.)
And to carry on with my list I will have to include Final Fantasy and the great God of War."
TVR&FF: "Nuno would you like to put each of the Gran Turismo games in order."
NTX1982:
First - GT2
Second GT4
Joint third and fourth GT3 and GT1
TVR&FF: Right time for another question, this one comes from jgda9rs:
How do you think your real life inspires you (if at all) when you do an update?
NTX1982: "I try to put realism on my shots, at least in the PMC ones, and because of this, I have to watch TV a lot. However, one thing I do not like seeing is cars flying by or doing stupid things in the shots.
In addition to me trying to add realism to my PMC shots, I try to add realism to my 2.0 shots as well."
TVR&FF: Right time for the next question from franz:
How did you influence your girlfriend to enjoy Photomode in GT4?
NTX1982: I did not influence her, in other words, she saw some galleries, and she said the following:
"I could do that too"
*NTX1982 adds* "After she said that, I asked her to join GTP, which led to her joining. Oh and I would like to say one more thing, she loves Sejtur photos."
TVR&FF: "You had better be careful, if you do not watch your back she may start to date Sejtur in real life."
TVR&FF: Right time it is time for some more chat show type questions, how do you hope the future turns out for video games?
NTX1982: "The future of videogames...hmm I dont know, what more can be improved. The next thing it is having games by request, meaning, I want a type of game."
TVR&FF: How do you hope the future goes for the GT series, in addition to this, how will the GT series cope with its rivals in the future.
NTX1982: "It is getting hard now. Back in Gran Turismo 1, the competition was weak. However, at this moment in this there is Forza Motorsport 2 and PGR4 and because of this GT must improve in some things.
Also because of FM2 and PGR4, they must include damage, because how can this be the real driving simulator without damage.
In addition to damage, they need to check some other things, like having cars that are more "normal."
*NTX did not stop there he also wants a small white reverse light on all small cars.*
TVR&FF: Right time for the last question, which is from Brock5000:
You have developed a distinctive style over the past few months, is this something you have worked on intentionally or has it just happened?
NTX1982: "I think it happened. Some people say, "I love your style" or "I can see that this shots is yours", which is good to know. However for me, I edit the shots, and when the final work looks good to me, I save it.
Another thing including realism can be that distinctive style. However, in 2.0 shots its hard to get a style, in PMC its way easier."
Bonus Question time
TVR&FF: PC or Mac?
NTX1982: "PC, because I dont have money for Mac (I loved MacGyver back in the 80´s)"
TVR&FF: "You will lucky to even, get one apple through from Steve Jobs or Apple now."
TVR&FF: What Photo Editing program do you use mainly?
NTX1982: "Photoshop CS3, but for quick edits it has to also be Picasa."
TVR&FF: "How can you afford CS3 without job."
NTX1982: "I have my connections"
*NTX laughs*
TVR&FF: What is your Favourite type of engine?
NTX1982: "V8, because it makes a great sound"
TVR&FF: When GT5 comes out, what will you be mainly working on for the first year of GT5, either GT4 or GT5 for Photomode?
NTX1982: "GT5 will be the king, but I will always include a bonus shot to remember how good GT4 is."
TVR&FF: Who, out of these two people would you like to do a Photomode gallery Ken Kutaragi or Kazunori Yamauchi?
NTX1982: "The great Yamauchi"
TVR&FF: If you could improve GT4 Photomode, what would you do in the game, and how do you hope GT5 will take Photomode to the next stage?
NTX1982: "The cameras could be more "open". I do not know how to explain...sometimes I feel frustrated to take a type of shot, because the camera cannot sometimes catch what I planned before going into Photomode.
However, in GT5, I hope we can have the possibility to have two or more cars in Phototravel, as well as cars and bikes in the same picture."
TVR&FF: Right before we wrap this up there is just two more things, with the first being:
Nuno if you had some wise words to say to people how they can improve there shots, in five words, what would it be?
NTX1982: "Check the "Professionals" galleries"
*NTX then goes on to say, it is true Jamie isnt it, because seeing some of the best guys galleries can help out people a lot.*
TVR&FF: "I agree, because even I learned from so many great people who are under the Professionals bracket. Anyway thanks for interview, it has been good.
However before this interview finishes do you have any final thoughts on todays interview with no other then you"
NTX1982: "I cant remember anything Jamie, but I would just like to say keep updating guys, because that is what keeps GTPlanet alive."
*Jamie and Nuno both shake hands*
I wouldn´t mind being a kid again, good old days...but with almost 25 years its kinda hard to be a kid 
you're lucky i've been working more than 6 days a week these days jam-E! 
