"Casting Call" - Sim Talent Contest
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Foundations for Families Contest
Are your sims charismatic? Are they filled with ambitions to become famous movie stars? If so, bring them to our Warren Bros Film Studio talent seeking event!
You will be able to choose from a big variety of movie genres and titles to try your Sim's acting abilities in, dress them up and prepare to pose for the camera. Our best acting experts will look for originality and creativity, so make sure your Sims learn their role before they go in the spotlight
There will be 3 rounds, each round will be explained in detail below. You will be presented with one different movie genre and 7 fictitious movie titles each round. You can choose one of the available titles and present YOUR Sim as the probationary actor for the role in that movie title. All of the titles are free for your own interpretation, so you can use your imagination to create a character you like, show your Sim's talent to transform into the role!
![Smilie](//static.modthesims2.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
The round challenge will consist of 2 parts: presenting your Sim as an everyday actor and presenting him in the role (with the appropriate apparel/makeup). The requirements will be explained once the round is open. You can enter with any Sim made by you, it's not restricted by age, gender or humanoid species (yes, even the toddlers can be movie stars too!). Use your imagination, get creative! That’s what this is all about!
General:
1. Forum Rules Apply.
2. Sims 3 only.
3. There will be no eliminations.
4. One entry is allowed per person. Round 1 counts as your application round.
5. All CC (pay included) is allowed.
6. You need to present a different Sim for each round.
7. All Sims should be made by you, no Sims stealing or re-tweaking.
8. No entry editing after it's linked to the main post. Entries edited after that won't be judged!
9. Open for all skill levels, even beginners.
Picture:
1. All images
must include your Sim in it (any age, sex, nationality or species, included supernatural).
2. Photoshopping - You may do any of the following with your image editor: add borders; text; a logo; crop; resize. You may not do anything else. If you’re unsure, please ask.
4. No image editing/changing after your entry is added to the main post.
5. Pictures should follow upload guidelines: minimum of 800x600 up to a maximum of 1280x1024. Entries with smaller pictures than the minimum size or with no pictures at all
won't be accepted!
6. You can use an external image hosting site or just upload your image straight to the post.
7. Please keep all images PG-13.
The winner of the first place will receive a request for a set (up to 6) of custom poses of their choice OR a pair of shoes for Sims of their choice. The set or shoes will be made by me and become available for download on MTS
![Smilie](//static.modthesims2.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Also - a cute blue ribbon under your username!
This contest will last for 3 rounds. It starts on
November 16 and ends on
December 14 one second to midnight GMT.
Round one will last 14 days to get the application entries and round 2 and 3 will last for a week each.
If we will get the maximum number of contestants earlier, the round 1 will be closed and no more entries will be accepted. No place holders.
One winner will be determined at the end of the 3rd round by a panel of 3 judges.
There will be no individual extensions.
All entries due by
November 30 and one second to midnight GMT.
Timer.
Need at least
10 contestants! The maximum number of contestants is
30.
Judges will be asked to try to complete judging within 48 hours of the contest ending. If we have more than 15 contestants it may take longer. Please PM me if you’d like to be a judge or an emergency judge.
1.
Freedom55
2.
Easypeaze
3.
Malfoya
Emergency Judges
1.
Elexis
2.
Daluved1
1.
SIM’S APPEARANCE 35 points overall:
- Originality 25 points: Does the face sculpt look unique and interesting beyond the regular look of TS3 Sims? Do all of the features (not just one or two) contribute to a unique overall look? Would this Sim stand out from the crowd?
- Role Appropriate 10 points: Does the Sim seem appropriate for the role? Does the character they play represent the mood/theme of the movie? Does the appearance match the character description?
2.
IMAGES 25 points overall:
- Pose 10 points: Does the chosen pose fit the theme/emotion of the image? Is your Sim using a neutral face expression for his casual/everyday mugshot?
- Staging 10 points: Are your Sims at an appropriate distance and angle that shows them clearly? Where props were used, are they fitting to the Sim's character and back-story?
- Lighting 5 points: Is the lighting at an appropriate level so that we can see the Sim clearly or does the Sim look too bleached/too dark?
3.
WRITE-UP AND PRESENTATION 20 points: Does your written element paint a picture of who this Sim/character is? Is it presented in a way that flows well and is easy to read?
4.
CUSTOM CONTENT USED 10 points: Does the used CC fit the theme? Did you used reasonable amount of it in your pictures or your Sim gets lost under it?
Note: for the role appropriate look of your Sim you can use any amount of CC, but for the everyday look try to keep it at minimum - no more than 5-7 pieces of CC.
5.
RULE ADHERENCE 10 points: Are all rules mentioned in the rules section of the contest overview adhered to?
Each judge will score each entry out of 100. With three judges this means the maximum points you can earn per round is 300.
Fool-Proof Facial Sculpting Tutorial: An amazing tutorial for making unique and interesting Sims!
Picture Taking Tutorial : Can be used in Conjunction with above to get great pictures.
Round 1 scores are
HERE!
Warren Bros Film Studio is seeking a new star for their latest fantasy/sci-fi movies! Are your Sims capable of playing wizards, aliens, Jedis or other fantastic heroes or villains? Let's try them out!
Your objective is to present them your Sim's portfolio for the role in one of the given movie titles, so make sure your Sim is capable of playing in this kind of movie.
Choose a Sim that you want to join in and do the following:
1.
Close-up frontal picture of your Sim's face while in casual/everyday look. Nothing fancy, just a regular mugshot in a neutral background with a neutral face expression. Remember - no smiles! The use off CC should be kept at minimum for this picture (5-7 CC pieces max).
2.
Close-up frontal picture of your Sim's face while in costume/makeup of the character he'll be playing. Neutral background and face expression as with the first screenshot. While the character's appearance is up to you, make sure it fits the movie! CC usage is not limited for this picture.
3.
Full body shot of your Sim in the costume/makeup of the character. This is your "promo" shot, you can use creative poses, props and effects. Setting a scene for the background is nice, but not required, you can just use plain background if you like. CC usage is not limited for this picture.
4.
Answer the following questions:
- Name and age of the actor.
- Short bio of the actor - 3-5 sentences.
- Short description of the character your Sim is playing - 5-10 sentences. Also, don't forget to mention what movie title you will be using!
Note: Grammar and spelling won't be judged, but try to do your best to make the post easier to read.
Please choose
one from the following:
1. The War of the Robots.
2. Fantasy World.
3. The Magical Adventure.
4. Supernatural.
5. A Bard's Tale
6. Space Wars.
7. Hero Returns.
Title your post with the chosen movie title or add it to the character's image. All of the movie titles are free for your interpretation - this means you can create the character you like. Will it be a hero or a villain? Will he have supernatural powers or will he be just a regular human with an important destiny? Will he succeed in his adventures?
You don't need any EP to make an interesting character, good CC or even a proper CAST'ing can help you transform your Sim into a creature from another world. Remember - imagination is your best friend!
This round will last for 14 days, longer than other rounds due to the Thanksgiving holiday period in US. It starts at
November 16 and ends
November 30 one second to midnight GMT.
The countdown for the round is
here .
NOTE: If we get all 30 contestants before the Nov 30, the round will be closed sooner and no more entries will be accepted! No place holders - all entries are in once they are posted.
Round 2 scores are
HERE!
Note: I highly recommend that you wait for the scores before starting on your entry. This may help you to improve and possibly get higher scores!
The first round was easy - all about magic and robots, but this round requires more intensive execution, because it's all about the action! This time Warren Bros Film Studio experts are looking for a different kind of talent - horror/thriller actors to play in their most blood curdling blockbusters! Not everyone is suitable to play in this kind of movies, so choose your Sim wisely.
Are your Sims ready to be transformed into a monsters, brave soldiers, killers or can they play an innocent horror movie victim convincingly? Either way - bring in your costumes and prepare for the camera!
Note: You need to use a different Sim than you used in the first round!
As with the previous round, your objective is to present them your Sim's portfolio for the role in one of the given movie titles, so make sure your Sim is capable of playing in this kind of movie. This round you will need to take all your pictures directly
in-game, not in CAS screen!
Choose a Sim that you want to join in and do the following:
1.
Close-up frontal picture of your Sim's face while in casual/everyday look. Nothing fancy, just a regular mugshot in a neutral background with a neutral face expression, just like you did for the first round. The use off CC should also be kept at minimum (5-7 CC pieces max). You can merge a few angles in a collage, but make sure your image is big enough! The minimum size is 800x600 pixels. No CAS pictures.
2.
Close-up frontal picture of your Sim's face while in costume/makeup of the character he'll be playing. Neutral background and face expression as with the first screenshot. While the character's appearance is up to you, make sure it fits the movie! CC usage is not limited for this picture. You can also use collages for this picture.
3.
Full body shot of your Sim in the costume/makeup of the character. The Sim must be shown in full height! This is your "promo" shot, you can use creative poses, props and effects. Making a scene for the background is nice, but not required, you can just use plain background if you like. You can show other Sims in this picture, but make sure that your main character is the one that draws the attention. CC usage is not limited. Please, keep photoshopping at minimum - don't alter the background or add effects, try to use what you have in game instead.
4.
Answer the following questions:
- Name and age of the actor.
- Short bio of the actor - 3-5 sentences.
- Short description of the character your Sim is playing - 5-10 sentences. Also, don't forget to mention what movie title you will be using!
Note: Grammar and spelling won't be judged, but try to do your best to make the post easier to read.
Note2: Please keep your images PG13. This means you can't show an extreme violence in your pictures.
Please choose
one from the following:
1. Darker than Night.
2. Battle Cry.
3. The Silent Hunter.
4. The Sweet Smell of Revenge.
5. The Book of Secrets
6. Operation X.
7. House of Horror.
Title your post with the chosen movie title or add it to the character's image. All of the movie titles are free for your interpretation - this means you can create the character you like. Will it be a hero or a villain? Will it be a monstrous creature or a soldier fighting for his friends? Will he succeed in his adventures?
You don't need any EP to make an interesting character, good CC or even a proper CAST'ing can help you transform your Sim into a monster or a war hero. Remember - imagination is your best friend!
Note: Due to the scores being late, this round is now extended!
This round will last for 13 days. It starts at
November 24 and ends
December 6 and one second to midnight GMT.
The countdown for the round is
here .
The final round is here! It may seem that this is the easiest movie genre to show your Sim's into, but don't be fooled, as the best comedians say - true emotions are hard to reproduce on stage, so this can be the hardest round of all. This time your Sims will be applying for the most emotional movie category - comedy and romance. You have the biggest choice for your interpretations, it can be either an emotional and heartbreaking drama, a fun and happy love story, an intriguing soap opera, a funny adventure story or anything else you can come up with! 7 movie titles are presented for you to interpret, so do your best for the final round!
![Smilie](//static.modthesims2.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Lovely faces and honest smiles - this what describes the best actors for this genre.
Can your Sims play love, sadness, happiness, shyness, jealousy or innocence? They can? Alright, bring them in! :D
Note: You need to use different Sim than you used in the first and second rounds!
You know the drill - your objective is to present them your Sim's portfolio for the role in one of the given movie titles, so make sure your Sim is capable of playing in this kind of movie. This round you will need to take all your pictures directly in-game,
not in CAS screen!
Choose a Sim that you want to join in and do the following:
1.
Close-up frontal picture of your Sim's face while in casual/everyday look. Nothing fancy, just a regular mugshot in a neutral background with a neutral face expression, just like you did for the first round. The use off CC should also be kept at minimum (5-7 CC pieces max). You can merge a few angles in a collage, but make sure your image is big enough! The minimum size is 800x600 pixels. No CAS pictures.
2.
Close-up frontal picture of your Sim's face while in costume/makeup of the character he'll be playing. Neutral background and face expression as with the first screenshot. While the character's appearance is up to you, make sure it fits the movie! CC usage is not limited for this picture. You can also use collages for this picture.
3.
Full body shot of your Sim in the costume/makeup of the character. The Sim must be shown in full height! This is your "promo" shot, you can use creative poses, props and effects. Making a scene for the background is nice, but not required, you can just use plain background if you like. You can show other Sims in this picture, but make sure that your main character is the one that draws the attention. CC usage is not limited. Please, keep photoshopping at minimum - don't alter the background or add effects, try to use what you have in game instead.
4.
Answer the following questions:
- Name and age of the actor.
- Short bio of the actor - 3-5 sentences.
- Short description of the character your Sim is playing - 5-10 sentences. Also, don't forget to mention what movie title you will be using!
Note: Grammar and spelling won't be judged, but try to do your best to make the post easier to read.
Please choose
one from the following:
1. Once Upon a Time.
2. Crazy Summer Nights.
3. Love and Berries.
4. Hangover in Sunset Valley.
5. Avenue of Broken Hearts.
6. How I Met Your Dad.
7. Spring Breakers.
Title your post with the chosen movie title or add it to the character's image. All of the movie titles are free for your interpretation - this means you can create the character you like. Will it be a sentimental lover or a rebellious comedian? What will be his main adventure? Will the movie have good or bad ending?
You don't need any EP to make an interesting character, good CC or even a proper CAST'ing can help you transform your Sim into a totally different person. Remember - imagination is your best friend!
This round will last for 10 days. It starts at December 7 and ends December 16 and one second to midnight GMT.
The countdown for the round is
here.
If you are unsure or confused about something - don't be shy, PM me on MTS, #creation chat or just post your question here in the thread. It's a first contest of it's kind, so I expect it can look pretty confusing at first. Don't worry, I'm here to answer all your questions.
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