Response time! I realize waiting until the next update doesn't exactly gel well with answering any questions
. First off, a general thank you to everyone, I really didn't expect such a positive response from what was meant as more or less a "filler" update until the big one at the end of the month. All your comments are very much appreciated!
SVX - I've never once touched Halo (unless you count the Warthog Autovista model in FM4), so consider that coincidental! The colour is whichever metallic red the Furai originally comes in - I can't easily check from here, but I'm sure it's in the old Colour Database or Duck's Car Catalogue
Fido - Those two are my favourites as well, though I really ended up enjoying the RSC, surprisingly, just for sheer driving. Also glad you enjoy the song; the whole album has been a mainstay on my iPod since it came out back in February đź‘Ť
GT-R - To be honest, the vast majority of my editing is done with saved settings from previous sets. Obviously there are exceptions - the Furai needing some cleanup, for example - but I've got some base settings I always revisit to get the desired exposure. Also, dodging and burning help exaggerate anything if I feel the need. I'll have to keep this streak going with the next update, I suppose... one which I especially hope you in particular enjoy
FishyJuice - And as always, I'll say "too kind". Because that's what we do
ShaolinMasta - Another fan of the Furai? Excellent! Glad to hear it!
sems4arsenal - The RSC surprised me; I had a few "mean" cars sitting around when the idea for this update popped up, and this was always a strange concept in real life to me, a pre-cursor to BMW's X6 by a good few years. It's certainly the angriest looking modern Toyota I could choose, and it looks quite at home out on the dirt, so I'm glad you enjoy it
Gtuned - Ha! I am undeserving of the title! But thanks, G
Leicht - I hope it all makes a bit more sense now! As for the $0 iPhone 4: a local store had a Boxing Day deal on them, presumably to get rid of stock, and as I saw no use to pay the $160 needed to upgrade to the 4S on a contract, I decided the free option made more sense
jus1029 - It almost didn't fit! I knew the forum resize feature would kick in soon, and wanted to avoid it, but stick with my font choice. In the end, it's just enough, even though it probably is overkill at well over 2000px long all-in. I'm glad you like it, and the images of course!
Horde - Glad those three are going down so well for everyone, thank you
NascarManiaco -
Skython - I'll admit, part of the fun of making these layouts is encouraging those who view it to actually see the full-sizers. I'm sure we're all at least occasionally guilty of only looking at thumbnails/previews, so this basically bypasses that
Bram - I definitely see what you're saying. Playing FM4 for the past six months, I've been a bit frustrated with the Photomode, as I can say without a doubt I prefer GT5's layout in that particular game mode. It's possible to take very good shots in FM4, but it generally requires more thought towards the execution than GT... provided the latter is on a high-quality track with a Premium, of course.
BkS - Eh, I've become a bit too reliant on that font, but it gets the job done. I'll agree, the Furai was definitely my favourite of the group; I love everything about that car, and it's a gigantic shame it's saddled with Standard status.
ceiling_fan &
slzk - Thank you, very
very very very much, you two
Jamoru - Thank you sir!
20832 - Eh, can't win them all
. I agree, far from the best shots around here, what you and others do these days is just incredible, the consistent level of quality is something I never would've dreamed of two years ago. I hope my presentations don't overshadow my images though!
Nato - First off, hope the holiday went well; you definitely deserve one if your ceaseless contributions here are anything to go by! Thanks for taking the time to pop in after you got home, and I'm glad both the presentation and the images themselves were enjoyed. I hadn't really spent time with the TransCammer before - now I know why it's so well-liked! Such a photogenic beast, that one