syntex123
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This Month's Theme
This month we'll take an unusual turn, and get boxy. I'm pretty sure we haven't had a theme for the less sporty cars, and for this one I want you take inspiration from the cars you see daily but most likely ignore. Let's hear what @syntex123 means:
"SUVs. Vans. Minivans. Tesla's...? Unpopular racers, sure, but often a popular contractor choice. In this round a local contractor has hired you to redesign one of their company cars and make it ready for the track. They already gathered a few sponsors and has made a one-off vehicle to take to trackdays to have some fun."
Please read the rules below to make sure you don't miss anything when you post your entry, as ignoring them can get you disqualified.
CARS:
- Get boxy. Don't even think about using a sports car.
- If in doubt, use the Hiace, Alphard, i3, either Tesla, or any of the other mundane daily cars that you'd think works as a contractor car.
- Allowed, they did intend to race/drift this car at the local track.
- Original inspired by a real contractor car. Their logo should be present on the car.
- Google contractor vehicle, company car etc. Or just pay attention in traffic in real life. You're bound to spot a carpenters or electricians car or something.
- Still unsure? Ask.
- On the track/pit/paddock, showing it in action.
- If you want, maybe even show what the original contractor "wrap" looks like?
- Allowed
GENERAL COMPETITION RULES
ENTRY SUBMISSION
- The only way you can take part is to be a member of the GTPlanet forums. If you haven't created your account yet, click here.
- Mark your FINAL ENTRY clearly, with red text.
- Unsure how to? Copy and paste the following:
[COLOR=red][B]FINAL ENTRY[/B][/COLOR] - One entry per user. It must be your own work, and never previously used in a competition.
- You may change your entry once. Do it clearly; edit out your previous entry, and either post the new one in a new reply, or in place of the original.
- Do not post "Honourable Mentions" or outtakes - just your Final Entry, that's all.
- Absolutely no entries which utilise edited/hacked file saves.
- Winner gets to choose the following month’s theme.
- The organisers may ask for the original image/livery and it must be submitted if so.
- It's recommended to share the original livery online (in-game) to prove it’s your work.
ENTRY PRESENTATION
- All images shall have preview images which may not exceed 640 pixels in either direction (main and bonus pictures).
- You have to post two main pictures of your entry using the mandatory location and settings as shown in the spoiler below.
- You are allowed to post two bonus pictures in a spoiler (
[SPOILER]...[/SPOILER]) with free location and settings (unless the unique restrictions of the week’s theme specify something else). - You have to make one post with ONLY the set allowed number of pictures and the FINAL ENTRY (see above) mark. If you want to add precisions/background story/links, you are allowed to double-post under your entry, but please put all additional images in a spoiler. The best way to do it will be to "reply" to your own post.
- It is recommended you host your image either here on GTPlanet (via the Media section), or on Flickr.
- Not sure how to submit your image? Here's a guide for both methods mentioned above.
- Still not sure how to? See below for other methods.
- Do not attach your phots directly to your entry post.
- A preview image must be representative of the full-size image. Do not add effects to it.
- Please use a clickable-preview to full-size, not a separate text link for it; it makes poll creation much easier!
- No post-game editing of any entry image is allowed.
- Optional: Mark your entry with which platform you're on and which mode you're using, whether it’s taken on PS4 Base, PS4 Pro, PS5 Raytracing, PS5 Framerate or PS5 Pro.
MANDATORY PICTURES
- While you can choose one or both scapes for your entry, you have to post a front and a rear quarter view of your car:
- Focal Length: 60 - 85mm
- Aperture: f5.6 - f16
- Shutter Speed: 1/60 Second
- Exposure Correction: +0.0 to +1.0 (screen dependent)
- Do not use any Filters or Effects at all and only the camera setting above within the allowed limits; the pictures are supposed to be as equal as possible for all entries and not give anyone who is a bit more savvy with the Scapes Camera an advantage! Try to stay as close as possible to how the video shows the shot to be taken!
Please, ensure you read and understand all requirements for this competition. Failure to follow the rules may result in disqualification.
If you have questions, don't hesitate to start a conversation with me, Matski or any other participant you feel comfortable reaching out to.
PLEASE NOTE: Repeat offenders will be disqualified. If your entry doesn’t match the rules you will be made aware of it at least once, so please keep an eye out for any notifications reaching your profile.
DEADLINE
January 10th 2025, 23:59/11:59PM UTC+1
Same rules apply, treat it the way you treat your bonus pics.
