General diorama contest discussion

Arul · October 04, 2014, 12:52:06 PM

Quote from: DinoG on October 04, 2014, 12:45:16 PM
Dear fellow reincarnated dinosaurs, is there a page where I can check all the winners from past editions?

I think its here
http://dinotoyblog.com/forum/index.php?topic=2227.msg59456#msg59456
Scroll down until the first post

DinoToyForum · October 04, 2014, 03:06:40 PM

I edited the link to take you directly to the right post

A.Garcia · October 04, 2014, 07:19:58 PM

It's interesting to read these opinions about digital editing- I agree with much from the comments and I think Federreptil's comment is especially well-put. All of the tools used in a diorama image can create a wide range of results, which is part of the fun. I haven't voted yet but so far there is no one factor that is drawing me to certain pictures.

In my past two entries I added a second dinosaur to the image by moving the model and taking another picture on-the-spot (and then combining the two), rather than one picture of two identical models (which I didn't have). So part of the challenge and satisfaction for me was trying to create a convincing scene with very limited "actors".

triceratops83 · January 12, 2015, 04:52:06 AM

This might be a dumb question but I need to know for future reference. How do I resize a photo to 1000px wide to be eligible for contests? I often crop images but surely there is an easier way to make it precisely the right size. My camera doesn't offer this size and I can't find anything on all the photography programs on my computer that aren't just a tool for cropping. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

stargatedalek · January 12, 2015, 05:03:33 AM

You could resize the canvas, and then paste the image and select fit to canvas

triceratops83 · January 12, 2015, 05:22:43 AM

Quote from: stargatedalek on January 12, 2015, 05:03:33 AM
You could resize the canvas, and then paste the image and select fit to canvas

Ah, thanks!

EDIT - God I'm stupid. You can resize images in good ol' Windows paint.

Ikessauro · February 22, 2015, 07:09:36 PM

Quote from: triceratops83 on January 12, 2015, 05:22:43 AM
Quote from: stargatedalek on January 12, 2015, 05:03:33 AM
You could resize the canvas, and then paste the image and select fit to canvas

Ah, thanks!

EDIT - God I'm stupid. You can resize images in good ol' Windows paint.

Yep, it's that easy. Also other softwares like Photoshop and Gimp (which is free) have the resize option. You just have to set the image to restrain proportions and set the value you want you photo to be wide wise. The height will be adjusted accordingly.

DinoToyForum · March 19, 2015, 10:56:19 PM

Just a quick update to let everyone know that we have secured a generous sponsor for the 2015 contest. More details soon! In the meantime, it is time to start planning those dioramas.

Arul · March 19, 2015, 11:07:13 PM

Quote from: dinotoyforum on March 19, 2015, 10:56:19 PM
Just a quick update to let everyone know that we have secured a generous sponsor for the 2015 contest. More details soon! In the meantime, it is time to start planning those dioramas.

Thank you Dr.Admin

are the rule and regulation made only by admins ? Or all member are included to discuss the rule and regulation ?

DinoToyForum · March 19, 2015, 11:35:31 PM

Quote from: ARUL on March 19, 2015, 11:07:13 PM
Quote from: dinotoyforum on March 19, 2015, 10:56:19 PM
Just a quick update to let everyone know that we have secured a generous sponsor for the 2015 contest. More details soon! In the meantime, it is time to start planning those dioramas.

Thank you Dr.Admin are the rule and regulation made only by admins ? Or all member are included to discuss the rule and regulation ?

All comments are welcome.

Arul · March 19, 2015, 11:45:22 PM

Quote from: dinotoyforum on March 19, 2015, 11:35:31 PM
Quote from: ARUL on March 19, 2015, 11:07:13 PM
Quote from: dinotoyforum on March 19, 2015, 10:56:19 PM
Just a quick update to let everyone know that we have secured a generous sponsor for the 2015 contest. More details soon! In the meantime, it is time to start planning those dioramas.

Thank you Dr.Admin are the rule and regulation made only by admins ? Or all member are included to discuss the rule and regulation ?

All comments are welcome.

Cant wait

the fun will begin

DinoToyForum · April 03, 2015, 01:53:07 AM

I'll be announcing the details of the 2015 contest later this month

Blade-of-the-Moon · April 03, 2015, 02:36:26 AM

Glad to see it happening!

Kayakasaurus · April 03, 2015, 02:47:32 AM

Yipes! I better get ready

. This is my first year

laticauda · April 03, 2015, 03:01:53 AM

I think there will be more entries than last year. This is going to be fun, I can't wait to see everybody's work.

Arul · April 03, 2015, 07:31:38 AM

Great

Arul · April 30, 2015, 09:49:11 AM

Tips

Kayakasaurus · April 30, 2015, 06:08:30 PM

That is really funny

Arul · May 01, 2015, 12:19:56 AM

Hahaha the key is take the photo from low angle

Megalosaurus · November 04, 2015, 10:53:47 PM

Hello.
I was thinking that it will be really nice if the next contest prices are the customization works of M. Garrat or Copper.
The winners should send their own models to the artists, the price is the artist customise them free.
Its just a general idea, can be improved.

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