Assignment Journal - Inspiration Assignment Three

WARNING: VERY long!!

Alright.. thank you Rexy for this awesome idea!  Here is my thought process etc for making my inspiration entry.. I hope I took pics of everything I did xD

So I watched the assignment which was an awesome video.. that I do not have access to thanks to the Offcials being turd-tastic. I wasn't 100% sure what I wanted to do right away, but I knew there were thousands of ways to go with it, so I wasn't too worried.  I had some family stuff happen, but the next day (I thinK I was driving to my dad's house) I just sorta knew what I wanted to do.  I wanted to have my model bloodied up, dirty etc on the ground, with pebbles and rocks around her.  The camera would be level with her and looking up a little to those who had stoned her: children.  I didn't know the setting yet or if I wanted the kids to be like.. super clean innocent church going like kids or evil.  (Sorry Eden! I'm always like.. making you bloody and dirty for assignments lol).

So finally when I'm able to get in game and mess around with it, I take Eden to CAS.  Thank you Poida for your lovely blood spatter patterns and blood spatter accessories.. Because I can't edit xD

I also added one kid in my family just to mess aroudn with looks... And first we had this:

Innocent, sweet, church going whatev but then the eyes... holy banana balls the eyes! Awesome little creepy touch. I had originally planned on making my own pose, but I decided just to look through my poselist first.  I also considered having eden in that pose when the sim is dying and reaching up.. but idk... only get one chance and i have to throw another eden into the lot every time i screw up D: ANyway I found this.. and although it's meant to be sexy I thought it could totally work and save me some time:

Then I realized what I wanted to do with my set (first attempt lol).  I wanted to have her in front of a church, maybe at a bit of an angle so you could see a cemetary to the side.  It would be just an old little church building, old distressed wood siding, etc.  So while in game I'm going back and forth from live/camera mode to build mode, adding and building:

I wanted to use some of the realistic rock/stone/masonry whatever patterns for the foundation.
Also, whenever I have windows on a building in a shot, even if the building is just a shell, i make sure to make a lil room and at least have some light and a color or wallpaper on the wall in case you can se through, that way its not just a bare gray wall.

Again, looking at the angle I'll be looking at Eden, and how much of the church I'll see.  I decided to add some greenery to the church for details, eye candy whatev.  BTW just a note, I HATE EA flowers.

I also start adding some bloody rocks and such and work on ideas for posing the little ones.
But then comes a dilemma.  I'd actually prefer the shot to be during the day, but of course hate outdoor lighting.  I can't just draw a wall around the lot and put the walls down since there is a building that needs to be in the shot.  I try multiple things, even try to draw walls around the whole set to get lighting and think I can draw my own sky in over a fense, however the foundation keeps this horrible blue tint and I just decide I don't really like how it all looks anyway so I scrap that idea for the setting.
BTW here is the closest to decent lighting I get, but seriously what's up with the steps?!?!:

I also realize that the lighting mod I've installed doesn't work in Twinbrook, so I start a new town (sunset) and move her in with a ton of little brats.  I pose her, and begin thinking about what I want to see in my set.

Then I decide since we're not going for this holier than thou Church scene, I want to have evil black and white kids, that either look like ghosts or vamps or something weird:

I edit all the kiddies in CAS and begin adding details to the set, again moving around my model and switching between camera/tab mode and build/buy mode:

once I finally get the set and camera angle where i want, I wait till its close to sunset and start getting the kiddies doing whatever they need, whether its throwing a little baseball or looping the Lucky (CAS) trait idle xD

you might notice some of the set is actually a *tad* different than my actual shot.  I was messing with lighting again and trying to draw walls around crap and accidentally deleted crap without being able to undo so i had to rebuild xD

Anyway forgot to take a pic of this, but I put an invisible light in front of the kiddies and a lamp in front of my model.  It's actually not the outdoor spotlight, its a CC table lamp from somewhere that works pretty much like the spotlight but the light seems to go a little further.  I also changed the color of all lights to flame.

(BTW, used the awesome bloody pattern on most of the rocks as well)

Here is my final in game shot before editing:

Then I took it to gimp, did a little crop/dodge/burn and took one of the ground rocks and cloned it a couple times to make it look like a couple of the boys were tossing one up in the air or at my model.  Also closed her eyes:

And there you have it :D

Canvas Plus Picspam, etc

Anyone remember Canvas?  When Our Song is over I'm sooo starting a second cycle.  I'm not sure I can wait xD

I've already made some graphics for the thread.  I know for sure I will be hosting it on Unbound, and I will at least make a thread advertising it at the officials, but idk whether I will *host* it at both places.  Here's the little graphic for it:

The lovely Vanadis has already agreed to be a judge.  That's one thing I think I will do differently this cycle.  I think instead of having different judges every round, I think I'll just stick with the two of us.  Might throw in a guest judge here and there or maybe for the finale.

I also have some picspam to share.  The last few pics for comps I've done I'm SUPER proud of.  Brad actually helped me out quite a bit with this one for Dark Shadowz:

And also REALLY loving the Perfect Shot assignment, and how my pics turned out:

I think I've found my balance of editing versus in game when it comes to things like skin shading, etc.  I think my style I'm not going to go overboard with it.  I think.. if i remember correctly I just did some very light dodging on her highlighted areas... but I did do a LOT of dodge/burn with her eyes.  Also for the close up headshot I drew on another layer a black line around her eye, applied Gaussian blur, and did the same thing over again for a little bit of shading.  Not exactly as amazing as Nim's eyes, but she did influence me to at least enhance them that much hehe.  ALSO these pics showed me just how awesome a pic can look when you use some *good* cc patterns!  That nice middle ground that takes it away from that total cartoony look and gives it depth without going to that weird creepy photoskinny look.

Also, I finally preordered Showtime.  I don't know if I've ever been THIS pumped about an EP.  Thanks to Seren I checked out the Katy Perry edition and I HAD to get that one.  I mean c'mon.  It comes with giant fruit!

Delectable, Pink, Erotic and The Perfect Shot

Just wanna show some stuff from a few new comps... first I wanna spam Vana's new and awesome comp called Delectable.  I'm kind of in love with the little model wall thingy she made for Shirley.

Shirley is my fave model and I just kind of love this <3
Anyway the competition is HERE.


Next... Holy purple bananas I made it into Pink!!!

I got a little excited and did my entry already... I promised myself I'd wait until a few people turned theirs in... but I couldn't lol.  I had my idea.. and I actually did some editing like.. skin smoothing and shadowing.  I'm REALLY proud of myself.  It's kind of weird to look at to me because it doesn't look like MY work.  Promise it is lol.

You can follow Pink Here.

Next is Melly's comp, The Perfect Shot found Here.  I don't have an entry yet, but here is my new model, Eden Lewis:

And lastly, another Holy purple banana!  I won Erotic!

Wasn't expecting that!
I'm working on a new pose set but for some reason I can't get my game open to test them D: D:  Guess that's all for today <3  Let's hope I've not gotten myself in over my head

Static Future Modeling C3 Assignment One

Model:  Sidrenne Jada

Entry:

Jolene quickly finished her drink and pushed through the crowd surrounding the band playing at After Life. What had Kiam told her they were called? Atomic Supernova? No.. Atomic Sunshine. She started to listen, getting into the groove of the synth pop with a dark goth mood when her eyes latched onto the singer. She had snow white hair, glowing green eyes and her dark skin reflected the stage lights in a purple glow. She hadn't noticed she'd completely stopped moving. She was standing still in the crowd dancing around the stage, jaw dropped. That was saying something, since Jolene worked at a premier modeling agency. Kiam stepped up beside her.

"You've found your next model, haven't you?" Kiam yelled over the music. Honestly, Jolene was almost embarrassed to admit even to herself that's nowhere near where her mind was wondering, but Kiam had a point.

Catching Up

Mostly comp updates and picspam :D  Hope you don't mind.  I'm incredibly pleased to say I've won two comps!!!

I won Mythology, and it was no easy accomplishment!  I want to show off this video that Alix made for us <3

Mythology Results

I also won Our Song, hosted by SimPixie.  She made me this marvelous siggy:

I REALLY suggest you check out Cycle Two, BFF edition!

SP is a great and fair host... not to mention I will be judging!! 

If you kinda want to do pics here and there, but don't want the commitment of a full on competition, I just finished revamping and reopening The Musical Gallery.

The Musical Gallery - Check it out!!!

It's going to be ran like the Unbound Open Competition...  an open comp with voting at the end of each round and I will make siggies for the winners :)

Okay.. now time for some picspam.  I hadn't been posting my comp entries but I've got a few I'm kinda proud of sooo here they be:

This is for the Unbound Banner comp:

This is for the Erotic comp:

This is one I liked from the Our Song finale:

(It's meant to look like a polaroid) 

Now just some random gameplay pics.  If you are a participant in Portvale, you know one of Sun's characters is Talen.  He's a sim that I had in my game and gave her to use since I've decided to chill out from Pvale for a while.  I've been playing him in my game and he has a wife and two boys, Galen and Gaius.  (Yes, named after Battlestar Gallactica characters... geektastic!)

Here is some gameplay picspammage of Galen (Gaius hasn't really grown up yet):

Galen with his GF

Galen teaching Gaius to talk

some legacy pics

Sooo I'm in love with my Legacy right now.  I made over the townie Amelia is dating.. well now married to xD   and he's awesome.  I made a non colorful version for Sun to download and she may even be using him with my permission in Portvale.   Pretty exciting :D

Anyway I took a few shots of the lovely couple and I might start a non colorful normal people legacy with him.  She looks pretty evil in one.. like either she just snapped his neck or is having some evil thoughts...  I apologize for being too lazy to fix her hair in gimp. xD

Songs Entry and an Extra

So last night I produced two images for Simpixie's awesome Couple's comp.  I hated to have used the pose player, but this couples pose is one I'm just incredibly in love with.  I actually REALLY like how these turned out, but I'm pretty sure the judges couldn't possibly get the same feeling from them I do.  (Not that they're bad judges.. I'm just incredibly attached to my couple.)  I can just totally see the whole scene playing out in my head and... Gah I just love Michelle and Parker!

Anyway I debated and debated which picture to submit.. each had its own strengths, so I finally chose one and decided to post both here.  Hope I picked the right one!

We had to create a pic with a steamy scene and have a song that goes along with it, however the song had to be fairly old... like released before 2000.  I could have chosen a TON of songs that had the perfect feeling for the moment I wanted to portray, but the lyrics seemed to be off.  I found one that had the perfect lyrics, but the song was just.. totally poppish and not sexy at all.. so I FINALLY found a song off of the Batman Forever soundtrack.  Pretty cruddy movie.. pretty amazing soundtrack lmao.

He's seen me
So clearly
Come over
And get my number

He'd come round
He'd break down
Say baby
Don't ever leave me

He'd please me
He'd tease me
One time too
One time too many

The pic I turned in:

The extra:

Also, I've realized my absolute dream dream dream career would be finding music for movies, TV shoes, etc.  I feel like I just have a knack for searching to find the perfect song that epitomizes a song, a situation, whatever.  I do it the other way too.. I get stories, characters, etc from listening to songs.

The shiver...

In case you hadn't noticed the tiny little link on the side, I've started a new blog.  For the most part, it's going to be a story based on the couple I entered in Simpixie's awesome comp here. I think however I'll also feature comp entries with nudity and the such that way I can keep the adult content warning off of this blog.  Feel free to subscribe of course if you're not too young ;)  

The Shiver

Anyway I did a little photoshoot of my couple after I submitted my entry... And wish I'd done it before because some of these turned out great.  I'm just going to post the not so nude ones xD  Had a lot of fun playing with poses!

There is a Song Assignment One

Incubus - Here in my Room

Garbage - Sleep Together


Michelle was failing history, and Dr. Reese had offered to tutor her. It embarrassed her at first. For one thing, Dr. Parker was hot for a history teacher, and she knew people would make jabs at her about it. However she went, and gradually her grades began improving. Eventually, the time he spent tutoring her diminished, and the time they spent talking increased.

Parker paced in his office, the memory of the previous night relaying in his head... He'd ran into her at a pub, both having a drink.. and he could barely speak to her. He was practically stuttering. He was trying to find something witty to say, trying to impress her. It wasn't right. She was his student. He had to cut the ties. And then she came in...

She was wearing a petticoat. It was cold outside, but whoever controlled the thermostat was clearly over compensating. His office was stiflingly hot.
"Michelle... take your coat?" he asked. An awkward look appeared on her face.
"Well, I'm just warning you... I'm headed to a Halloween party after this, so don't laugh."
She took off her coat and he was floored. How on God's green earth was he to control himself? She was wearing a cheap, thin nurse costume, the top not buttoned all the way. Little lacey bits of her red bra were visible. He promptly turned away, closing his eyes and taking in a deep breath. He had to make this quick.

"Michelle?"

"Hrm?" she said, making her way toward the chair. He turned around, stopping her from taking a seat.

"You know you don't really need these sessions anymore, right? Your grades are fine."

She stepped toward him, reaching her arm around his waist, and leaned in toward him and whispered,
"I'm fully aware of that, Dr. Reese."

Hitched Volume Four Finale

Follow it.

Musical Gallery: Song 2: Stupid Grin by Dragonette

You're gonna get it this time
You'll regret it this time
I'm gonna strike at the right time later
Now I've got the muscle
I've got time to tussle
I've got the time to teach a lesson,
You've been messin'

I've got something for you
Something special for you
No huggin' and kisses
This is business now

I'm all better just thinking about
When you come home I'm gonna lock you out
And you show up with that stupid grin
And I just let your love in

There won't be any warning
First thing in the morning
I'm gonna tell you see you later alligator
Instead of all my loving, you won't be getting nothing
That's tough, wake up and smell the muffin

You're looking out at a future that might never exist
I'm thinking of all the ways of getting over it
Well maybe I should be swimming from the sinking ship
‘Cause I've been screaming and shouting
And so down about it till now

I'm all better just thinking about
When you wake up, I'm gonna punch you out
And you roll over with that stupid grin
And I just let your love in

I can't get away because I did it again
I'm not sticking with it ‘cause of thick and thin
But all because of that stupid grin
I just let your love in

No I can't say no, no no no no
No no she can't say no no no no no
I just let your love in
No no she can't say no no no no no
I just let your love in
No no she can't say no no no no no

And I'm just
Looking out at a future that might never exist
I'm thinking of all the ways of getting over it
Well maybe I should be swimming from a sinking ship
‘Cause I've been screaming and shouting
And so down about it till now

I'm all better just thinking about
When you come home I'm gonna kick you out
And you show up with that stupid grin
And I just let your love in

I can't get away because I did it again
I'm not sticking with it cause of thick and thin
But all because of that stupid grin
I just let your love in

No I can't say no, no no no no
I just let your love in
No, no, I can't say no, uh oh uh oh
I just let your love in
No, no I can't say no, uh oh uh oh
I just let your love in
No I can't say no, uh oh uh oh
I Just let your love in

JKA's pic:

First Entry for Musical Gallery!

Hopefully some of you remember the little "noncomp" I'm doing called Musical Gallery.  Bliss is my first contestant, and has this lovely pic inspired by "Aqueous Transmission" by Incubus:

Check out the thread here!!

I've been busy... avoiding what I'm supposed to be doing ;)

I've done a lot of pics today soo figured I'd show them off.


First is my Static entry:

Long story short the aliens have been abducted by the humans.


Next, I did my pic for mythology.  I really love it, because it seems kind of out of the norm for the comp:

That in turn inspired me to make a new avi:

And an entry for the Unbound banner comp:

Sooo yeah when the time comes... vote for me please xD j/k vote for who you want ;)

All this today when I should have been cleaning house ;)  What a productive day.

Musical Gallery: Song 1: Aqueous Transmission by Incubus

I'm floating down a river
Oars freed from their holds long ago
Lying face up on the floor of my vessel
I marvel at the stars
And feel my heart overflow
Further down the river
Further down the river
Further down the river
Further down the river
Two weeks without my lover
I'm in this boat alone
Floating down a river named emotion
Will I make it back to shore
Or drift into the unknown

Further down the river
Further down the river
Further down the river
Further down the river

I'm building an antenna
Transmissions will be sent when I am through
Maybe we could meet again further down the river
And share what we both discovered...
Then revel in the view

Further down the river
Further down the river
Further down the river
Further down the river

I'm floating down a river
I'm floating down a river
I'm floating down a river
I'm floating down a river

JKA's Pic:

A Little Challenge

Soooo I have decided to slowly back out of the modeling world, and as I might have mentioned to some of you, and might have even mentioned on the blog here... whenever I get the itch to do a picture, I'm going to create a picture based on a song that inspires me.  One reason I have this idea is because there are sooo many songs that just put such beautiful imagery in my mind when I hear them and they do inspire me.  I have already done one because though I'm sorta short on time I've just been itching to do it!  (Besides, Cel asked me to xD)  I'll post it on the next blog entry, because though it didn't turn out nearly as cool as I wanted it to turn out, I love the song and just want the blog posts with these songs to be their own entries.  I'll post the shot, a video, and the lyrics (if there are lyrics).  (Maybe not in that order Idk.)

The thing is, I would love to kind of challenge you guys if you want to take the same songs once in a while and try your own spin.  I REALLY would like to see your own take on them.  I don't want to score them... Sometimes I get tired of taking something that is beautiful and picking it apart.  I just want to enjoy your sim art.  However understandably, people usually would like some motivation to do a picture... some kind of reward for their hard work.  I thought about offering store items in return for pics, but I know a lot of you um... don't necessarily need gifts from the store to obtain things if you get my drift.  Soooo if anyone has any ideas of how I could motivate people to join in on this fun then please let me know!


By the way at least one thing I will do is feature your pics on my blog... so at least there is that ;)  Also even at least as a spectator you might be introduced to some pretty nifty music. :D

Soooo thanks to Bliss this is going to be advertised in her Newspaper and I'll also be starting a thread on Unbound, so if you want to participate I have several ways of submitting:

• Commenting on this blog
• PM at Unbound or Symlish
• Email ( amaryllis1024@yahoo.com )
• Posting on the Unbound thread

Demons Finale

Seduction

A yuppie... just another yuppie who valued money over the real things in life. She never had children... because they were too expensive. She never married... didn't want to share her daddy's wealth, but for Lisa there was a faint unhappiness that she locked away in a box. This all too common feeling of "something missing" was usually kept at bay until Shyam found Lisa. After time, Shyam had discovered her ability to influence the emotions of those near her, and Lisa was (in a way) her first kill. Sure, Lisa's final thrust off the balcony of her daddy's vacation home was on her own, but the emotional push.. the seduction into suicide... was Shyam's doing.






Revolution

Lisa was Shyam's last kill. The immediate reaction was a triumphant hysterical laugh. But as the night progressed, Shyam began to feel no different than the murderer behind the angry souls inside of her. She wondered around the dark lonely night, when she heard a man yelling, 
"Hey! You!"
She looked around and saw the man, no one else. He was also looking straight at her.


"Can you see me?" she asked. She didn't want to get her hopes up, but the idea of someone she could talk to made her heart flutter.


"Yes. Who are you? Eerr... what are you?"


That was her first introduction to a one Adrian Mills, the only human she knew who could see her. She grew really close to him, and before long she even confided about her murders, and how she felt afterward.


"You're a slave to the angry souls within you." he said.
"But Adrian... I am nothing without them. They are the reason I was created," she replied.


"True, Shyam, but they don't have to be the reason you still exist."


Shyam decided at this moment that he was right. However this revolt against the angry souls would not be easy. Usually a revolution was many against one, and it was still difficult. Shyam's revolution was one against many. An anguished expression appeared on her face as she fought her inner "demons" and they slowly gave in, leaving her pained existance.