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   Yellowbird11

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   19 July 2022, 3:25PM

   Even if the contest has long been over, those tips and tricks still hold value.
   A late thank you for the link to that other article, already read it and a few others on that page too.
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      napoleonofthestump

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      21 July 2022, 6:58PM

      Thanks, and glad you're enjoying the articles!
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   Moksha8088

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   12 April 2019, 2:27PM

   Screenarchery sounds okay for those who started gaming from The Elder Scrolls, but what about those who started with the Fallout series? Screengunnery, of course!
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      napoleonofthestump

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      12 April 2019, 7:16PM

      Or screen-bombery. That pretty much comes with the territory whenever Dogmeat is around...
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   hammersmcp

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   30 March 2019, 3:35AM

   Really appreciate the time and effort you make on behalf of the community. Sharing your experiences, advice and point of view is a very kind thing to do. You seem to always provide me with plenty to think about. And, sometimes, I'll remember something when I'm working on a screenshot. I used to always just 'eyeball' the composition of images because that was what I was used to doing with camera photography. Now, i have a device for measuring the 'rule of thirds' and, most of the time, I'll use it. Honestly, I think it has definitely improved my composition in many images.
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      napoleonofthestump

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      03 April 2019, 3:20PM

      Thanks- glad you've found a use for this stuff!
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   XannahDeux

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   22 March 2019, 5:20PM

   Appreciate the content here, as much as the event.. Thanks!
   I hope basic/unfiltered content is also seriously considered for every aesthetic point also
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      napoleonofthestump

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      23 March 2019, 4:12PM

      Thank you! If I understand you correctly, an unmodified vanilla game shot will absolutely be considered on its own aesthetic merits alongside the fanciest ENB'd mash-up. The key is to lean in to what makes the visual setup work effectively. In the vanilla game, that can be quite limited (because un-modded Bethesda games generally have low-res textures, simplistic models, and flat lighting pretty much across the board) but working within those limitations can be very rewarding. ...Because Bethesda games also are wildly creative in world-building and character design, and are often deliberately moody to good effect. There are always moments of surpassing beauty to be captured, even in a flaming pile of wonderfully conceived, poorly executed ideas.
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      XannahDeux

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      26 March 2019, 3:31AM

      Good to know, the mindset.
      Everyone has a different set-up, for whatever reasons.. But as long as the 'eye' is still considered, as much as hardware & software..
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   24 March 2019, 9:11AM

   I guess I have the eyes and the imagination for a scene, but have never tried taking screenshots. I just never thought what meant anything to me would mean anything to someone else. My character struggles with her memories of the commonwealth before and after the "bang" and the loss of her husband (yeah, I know he can be saved--but SHE doesn't). For me, it's the "oh god, oh god, oh god" moments that have such an effect on me. Those don't include the battles she gets into later, or the just having to survive...It's small realizations. The things that would make someone crack in the night and cry themselves to sleep in the dark when they are all alone. I might take a shot at this; I might wait until next time. However, I will definitely be playing around with some screenies for the firs time ever. Thanks for the inspiration!
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      napoleonofthestump

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      24 March 2019, 6:43PM

      So glad to hear that you're inspired to take your vision from concept to creative reality! That's a very evocative emotional framework you describe, and one that readily lends itself to exploration through the medium of Fallout 4. Please don't hesitate to holler if you would like specific constructive feedback on your developing craft.
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   navy5465

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   22 March 2019, 7:48PM

   i see, only 1 screenshot will be chosen no matter how many shots you submit
   
   hmm i guess ill join this contest goodluck to all :)
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      napoleonofthestump

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      23 March 2019, 4:14PM

      Great, glad to have you on board!
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   jumarbye

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   22 March 2019, 6:36PM

   Thanks for the tips! My screen-archery has a long way to go to be really good, but I try to learn more every time I do it. Your suggestions will be very helpful as I continue to work to improve....and maybe win a competition one day!
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      napoleonofthestump

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      23 March 2019, 4:14PM

      Thanks Judy, kind of you to say. I dunno, I think you've got a pretty recognizable expressive style that's very much your own- and that's the most important thing in all this art-making business.
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   BlackMaid

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   22 March 2019, 5:42PM

   Excellent tipps and inspirations for improving screenarchery. Thanks a lot for doing such a great work for the community and showing your artful works here
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      napoleonofthestump

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      23 March 2019, 4:13PM

      Thanks BM- I'm always interested to see where your eye takes a thematic prompt!
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   MagdalenaA

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   22 March 2019, 4:20PM

   Thank you very much for the article, you always know how to encourage people to experiment and improve.
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      XannahDeux

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      22 March 2019, 5:19PM

      Ditto
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      napoleonofthestump

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      23 March 2019, 4:04PM

      Thanks Magdalena! Here's hoping even more folks are inspired by this Nexus theme thing to look at their game-world with fresh eyes.