"We are such stuff
as dreams are made on,
and our little life
is rounded with a sleep."

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・。act ii「 🔮 」・:三
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POTION
Scene Manip (16:9)
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DREAMSCAPE
or
NIGHTMARE

INGREDIENTS

Texts: only your watermark or username
+ Ensnare : A Graphic Competition (or) War

Theme:
Light/Daydream-ish (for DREAMSCAPE)
or
Dark/Horror-ish (for NIGHTMARE)

Styles: Manipulation

PROCEDURE

STEP 01
The size of your potion bottles (a.k.a. canvas) should be in the ratio of [ 16:9 ] and preferably be of high quality. Here are the dimensions you can choose from: (for a rough idea)
SD — 1280 × 720 px
2K — 1920 × 1080 px
3K — 2560 × 1440 px
4K — 3840 × 2160 px

STEP 02
For this Act, you'll be required to depict a scene based on your choice of: Dreamscape or Nightmare. You can depict the best dream you ever had or the worst nightmare you ever had.

STEP 03
The manip need not be model-based as you can include monsters or giant cute teddy bears, etc. as the main focus of your graphic. It is not mandatory to show yourself in the scene, but you can include yourself in the design in your pyjamas or- no, NO NUDES.

STEP 04
The genre for this Act is not limited. You can choose Action, Adventure, Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy or even fan-fics! (yes I'm looking at the k-pop/k-drama editors 😃) The possibilities are endless! ✨

STEP 05
Comment your choice of dreamscape or nightmare here ➡️

FOOTNOTES ━━━━━━━

1. Texts are not allowed to be incorporated in this scene (except subtexts), but in case you wish to include small ones for example, to depict whispers and such, make sure it's not the main focus of the graphic as the main style is photo manipulation.

2. Make sure the theme is suitable according to your chosen DREAM and the genre it plays out in.

3. Extensions can be asked in exchange for Horcruxes only on/before 27th June 2024. No extensions will be granted after this date.

DEADLINE

30th June 2024 06.30 pm (GMT)
30th June 2024 11.59 pm (IST)
1st July 2024 12.30 am (BDT)
30th June 2024 08.30 pm (CEST)
30th June 2024 01.30 pm (CDT)
1st July 2024 02.30 am (GMT +8)

JUDGING CRITERIA

PROMPT RELEVANCY (10)
━ did you stick to the prompt? have all necessary ingredients been used?

CREATIVITY/UNIQUENESS (15)
━ did you have your own creative spin, spun into this design? was the scene something common, or was it as unique as a unicorn?

COMPOSITION (15)
━ is it balanced and appealing to the eye or is it too cluttered?

BLEND (10)
━ how well have the objects used been blended into this design?

LIGHTS & SHADOWS (05)
━ is there a good, well-executed play of lights &/ shadows?

COLOURS/MOOD (10)
━ how well are the chosen colours synchronised? are they in harmony with each other or do some colours clash with each other? is the theme of the dream followed?

EFFORTS/OVERALL (15)
━ was it a simple design or was it intricately detailed? is it enough to ensnare you into believing it's happening in front of your eyes?

MAX ATTAINABLE = 70

HORCRUXES TO BE GIVEN
━ (+1) to the first-place holder

So bring forth your wands, scour for the ingredients and let your magic flow its way. Let the Charming begin! ✨

Queries ➡️

IMPORTANT UPDATES ➡️

INSPIRATION BOARD ➡️
(on Pinterest)

SUBMISSIONS CHAMBER ➡️
(just light your wands to signify you've submitted "🪄")

P.S. Entries are to be uploaded in the same folder as shared on G-drive, in a separate sub-folder called "Act II". You can refer to the Submissions chapter for more info. No need to share the link again as I already have access to them <3