CLOSED: The Photomode Tournament - Season 2: Semi-final Round

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Second round of the Photomode Tournament. Make sure you understand the theme requirements of your match.
You can see each dashboard update by clicking in either PMC or 2.0


PMC
[Click to raise dashboard]


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Take a picture of your car from directly above.
CARS: Any
LOCATIONS: Any
PHOTOTRAVEL: Yes
UNIQUE RESTRICTIONS: Shot must be taken from above.

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Take a picture of a non-Japanese rear-wheel drive car drifting.
CARS: Any non-Japanese rear-wheel drive car.
LOCATIONS: Any
PHOTOTRAVEL: No
UNIQUE RESTRICTIONS: See above.



2.0
[Click to raise dashboard]



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Take a close up picture of the driver in action behind the wheels
CARS: Any
LOCATIONS: Any
PHOTOTRAVEL: No
UNIQUE RESTRICTIONS: Focus on the driver.

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Well now, simple really: one part Lexus IS-F RM, one part N24. Shake well, and serve!
CARS: Lexus IS-F RM (preferably white)
LOCATIONS: Nurburgring 24H layout (time/weather change allowed)
PHOTOTRAVEL: No
UNIQUE RESTRICTIONS: See above



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Please, ensure you read and understand all requirements for this competition. Failure to follow the rules may result in disqualification.
If you have any questions, please, send me a Private Message or READ THIS.

Private Message Requirements:

  • All entries must be submitted by P.M. to Nicknamealguem .
    Please, fill in the following form:
    • P.M. Title: Photomode Tornament Final Entry;
    • P.M. Subject: Image in either thumbnail or a preview linked to it's full size and which side you will be competing.

Entry Requirements:
  • Only one entry per user allowed. It must be that user own work and never seen/used before;
  • You may not post your image elsewhere, until the poll closes down.
  • Do not ask other members to choose your entry;
  • Entries may not be changed after submitting (only if against the theme rules);
  • Previews should not exceed the limit of 500px in either direction and have any effect not present in the original image;
  • It's recommended the usage of a free image hosting service, such as ImageShack, Photobucket or Flickr;
  • All entries within the rules will go into poll;
  • Keep in mind that the Host of this competition may ask for the original image and it must be submitted if so.
    It's recommended to store the original image (from the USB stick) until competition round ends.

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PMC (blue)

  • No other editing, besides proportionally resize and rotate, is allowed outside GT5 Photomode.
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2.0 (red)

What you may not do to a photo:
  • Alter the geometry of the car. No stickers, or body modifications not available in game.
  • Add shapes or objects from outside of GT5, signatures excepted.
  • Add lens flares or "artistic" filters to image.
  • Remove items from shot (scenery, other cars).
  • Use more than 1 image (HDR, photo-stitching, multi-exposure).
  • "Creative cropping". The main "image" must be four-sided, with 90-degree, upright corners.
  • Selective car colour changing: masking different parts to create racing stripes or similar.

What you may do to a photo:
  • Crop and/or resize an image.
  • Adjust the level or curve values.
  • Alter the colour tone of the image (gradient maps, photo filters, colour balance, etc).
  • Car body colour change (all stickers/design features must remain, see "Remove Items" rule).
  • Adjust brightness, contrast, exposure, shadow/highlights.
  • Enhance shadows or highlights (dodge and burn tools in Photoshop, for example).
  • Add noise and/or diffuse glow.
  • Add a post-game tilt-shift blur, or apply a motion blur to a stationary Photomode shot.
  • Make use of Layer Blend Modes.
  • Use a Sharpening filter and/or tool.
  • Scale or enlarge rims.
  • Remove or modify license plates.
  • Remove the GT watermark.
  • Add a personal signature.
  • Clean up or fix jaggies, texture pixelation, or colour separation.
  • Add a vignette effect.


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03.10.11
[20.00GTM]


 
Oh man this should be a fun theme :D although it will be a very tough match! Good luck Jason 👍 I now just need to find the time to do my shot and make the selection :lol:
 
I am actually in town all week and have time finally! Interesting theme as I expected.

Eyeball I love, my winning shot from PMC was from inside a closed cockpit car if that helps you any.

Best wishes solo, I'm unpacking my bags and turning on the ps3.
 
Argh! Another... unconventional theme! Best of luck Slipz... not loving the prospect of this one :P
 
Er... crap. You and me both, Rev :lol: . Will have to take a new approach to this, and I'm unlikely to use another Macca! Good luck!
 
Another drifting related theme! I hope I can get something good, good luck sar593 👍
 
EYEBALL: Take a close up picture of the driver in action behind the wheels

That was my theme – and I'm out!
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Entry sent, since I'll be away from tomorrow night until Monday evening. I took 20 photos, but advanced 11 to editing! It was a difficult choice but I hope it was the right one!
 
:nervous: ..... well mine is now on its way to Nicknamealguem's inbox, just managed the 3 shots post edit of which one I trashed so its 50/50 if I picked the right one outta the other 2 :dunce:

All the best Mog 👍

I'll just be happy if I put up a good show and retain some dignity lol :)
 
725
Another drifting related theme! I hope I can get something good, good luck sar593 👍

Good luck to you too 725. I already have a good picture, but will keep working to see if I get something better and more creative.
 
+1 to that although I'm now starting to get some shots I like and feel are good :sly:

I think I've got a car and a location finally. Still playing with everything. Brainstorming is done at least.
 
Just sent my entry. I hope it is good enough because this round will be very hard.
 
Entry sent..... I hope it can match up to Jason's shot. Good luck JB 👍

Thank you, I've got the car and location just taking shot after shot to get the right shot.

Entry Sent

Best wishes SR :cheers:
 
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Entry sent... only took 9 images for this round, 2 of which made it to editing. Guess I'll see if that was a silly idea or not in a few hours...
 
I ended up taking a few pictures for this round, I couldn't decide which one to enter, I hope I picked a good one! Entry sent
 
Just uploading my entry now... best of luck to you Slipz!

Only started shooting an hour or two ago, last minute ftw! :P

Sidenote: using a standard... cleaning of textures takes me back to GT4 days :crazy:
 
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