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Perynne · Nov 14, 2010, 02:59 PM // 14:59

Welcome, novawhiz.

I don't have any good Wintersday screenshots that I've kept. It would be nice to have one single gallery of Wintersday screenies to inspire artists, but I'm not sure how to go about making one where everyone could add their own screenshots.

novawhiz · Nov 14, 2010, 03:02 PM // 15:02

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Originally Posted by Perynne

Welcome, novawhiz.

I don't have any good Wintersday screenshots that I've kept. It would be nice to have one single gallery of Wintersday screenies to inspire artists, but I'm not sure how to go about making one where everyone could add their own screenshots.

i think i might be ok with some wiki pics and youtube vids, its really each side with Grenth/dwayna and the shrine and presies im looking for some details on

Perynne · Nov 14, 2010, 03:05 PM // 15:05

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Originally Posted by novawhiz

i think i might be ok with some wiki pics and youtube vids, its really each side with Grenth/dwayna and the shrine and presies im looking for some details on

Yeah, Wiki has some good reference pics.

And I'm sure it'll be ok if you come up with details of your own too, a little creativity like that just makes it more interesting.

Minami · Nov 14, 2010, 03:19 PM // 15:19

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Originally Posted by Tommy's

Minami

Your name has gotten green :3 Will you be a mod for a longer period of time, or just for the workshop?

I only asked to be able to edit Tzu's first post here, so I can help her keep up to date with everything. She's suuuper busy.
I don't know what Inde + Nolani mods decided, as far as I know it's temporary, just for the duration of the Wintersday workshop

On that note, I added Nova to the entrants' list ^_^

Tommy's · Nov 14, 2010, 03:36 PM // 15:36

Just what I expected Minami

Though ofcourse, I'd be more then happy if you remain a mod :3

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Originally Posted by novawhiz

i think i might be ok with some wiki pics and youtube vids, its really each side with Grenth/dwayna and the shrine and presies im looking for some details on

What I would suggest if create a new thread in the screenshot request subforum, asking for Wintersday screenshots. I did so for Halloween and I got alot of nice and useful screenshots

You'd be suprised how many people keep such amounts of screenshots

Death By An Arrow · Nov 14, 2010, 04:00 PM // 16:00

So I'm going to work on getting some donations figured out.
Some of them would depend on when the workshop/official contest ends (for, say, a stack or two of frosty tonics if the quest is available during wintersday again. and if its before the end date).
Some other things I've got are some ded minis (but not just the lame ones, some of the cooler ones as well :P), maybe a few unded minis (im not sure what ive got), a few weapon skins I like but never found a use for in my storage, some gold quantities, and miscellaneous other things.

I'll work on organizing them and I'll PM you Minami once I've finished.

Minami · Nov 14, 2010, 04:08 PM // 16:08

Sounds good Death

If anyone else is donating to the workshop, please send me a PM with your in-game name and when you can be online, and I'll add you to my friends list and PM you so I can store your donations and update the main post with your contribution info

satomz · Nov 14, 2010, 04:57 PM // 16:57

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Originally Posted by Perynne

@satomz: I'm pretty sure music is fine, and will be categorized in the same way as the rest of the art. If you look through the list of awards, all (except the literature one) could be used to judge music too.
Same goes for videos as well, I think. Everything should be welcome.

Awesome sauce! Thanks for clarification.

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Will definitely try to do a Wintersday calendar project for GW2 again. :3

Count me in if that's happening.

Verene · Nov 14, 2010, 05:42 PM // 17:42

There have been music entries in the past, so I definitely see no reason why it wouldn't be allowed. Same for videos. So, basically, go for it

And I'll have to poke through my storage and see if I have anything I can donate. Probably not much, but I'll look anyway.

Edit: And I handed over some stuff to Minami, it's not a lot but it's something

Perynne · Nov 14, 2010, 06:47 PM // 18:47

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Originally Posted by satomz

Count me in if that's happening.

Will do!

I'll probably organize it again for next year's Wintersday. GW2 should be out by then anyway.

I got started on my drawing during some free time today. The scanner totally killed the lines (there's something wrong with the scanner, no matter how much I fiddle with the settings half of the lines are still missing from the scanned image), but it's enough to show what I'm going for.

I'm not entirely sure if I should have the kids surrounding her, or just to one side. Tried to see which would look better by moving them around a bit in Photoshop.
Even though it looks a bit more crowded, so far I'm liking the one with kids on both sides better.

Tommy's · Nov 14, 2010, 06:53 PM // 18:53

I like the right picture better aswell (looks really good btw!) Specially cause of the kid facing the camera I guess

I would put people at both sides, just some more on one side. I think the composition on the right one is very good

Minami · Nov 14, 2010, 06:58 PM // 18:58

I agree, the one on the right seems more balanced and easy on the eyes

Yay for WIP! ^_^

Verene · Nov 14, 2010, 07:08 PM // 19:08

I also like the one on the right better - it feels more balanced and natural, as if someone took a candid snapshot of a bunch of kids actually playing. And even though there's more going on, it seems less crowded, and everything sort of brings your eyes into the center, with the Ele creating snow.

Operative 14 · Nov 14, 2010, 07:19 PM // 19:19

Name: Operative 14
Idea for entry: Wintersday Poster (movie style)
genre of art: Digital media
Progress Gallery: http://operative14.deviantart.com/ga...-2010-Workshop

I've decided to go back to my roots, it's been a while since I did something in this style.

InfestedHydralisk · Nov 14, 2010, 07:20 PM // 19:20

The right one is the best in my oppinion, it's crowded around her, giving more central attention to the main character.

Perynne · Nov 14, 2010, 07:23 PM // 19:23

Thanks for the comments.

I'll go with the right one then. Now to come up with a good background....

Minami · Nov 14, 2010, 07:25 PM // 19:25

Updated main topic with the new entrants, and the donators + prizes so far

Arghore · Nov 14, 2010, 07:25 PM // 19:25

Maybe it sounds a bit redundant, but i hadnt read the responses when i figured, i should point out the right one looks best

... /sigh and i got ninja'd

satomz · Nov 14, 2010, 09:48 PM // 21:48

Alright, I have a progress gallery now too.

satomz's progress gallery

So I first need to get the music part under my belt. I'll be doing singing, as well as playing flute and piano (and maybe piccolo), so I need to know the music well. In addition, since I only have one week of access to piano at my parents' house over Thanksgiving, I need to get going ASAP.

The first step is transcription of the music I'll be using. The main song will be "I'll Be Home for Christmas" (or "Please Be Home for Wintersday" in my case) which I still need to come up with altered lyrics.

Then I adjusted the pitch for easier singing.

I still thought I wanted some more GW factor in, so I searched around. I was lucky to find Gwen's theme, Prophecies one and Eye of the North one. I transcribed the Eye of the North one to memorize.

After I scanned the images in, I actually found a few mistakes that I wouldn't otherwise have noticed. Phew.

Next step is to come up with flute and piano (and possibly piccolo) parts to accompany singing for "Please Be Home for Wintersday" and coming up with good lyrics matching Wintersday theme.

Tommy's · Nov 14, 2010, 09:59 PM // 21:59

Omai thats looking great satomz! Funny you try to make a remake of an existing song

I would (I can't read all of the words

) try to make the lyrics very Guildwarshie though. Good luck with it