Image requests for rhe developers

**Sinan** · April 30, 2007, 08:22 AM

Greetings All !

I have a request for two images from the Seljuk faction.

If it's possible could someone with a top end rig take me 2 screenshots ? I don't know if this conflicts with your own advertising objectives but I hope not. I'm learning how to use Photoshop and I'd like to enhance and play with a couple of images. I'd like to have your permission for doing this and if they are any good I'll post them here and with your approval post them in the screenshots forum, on the .org and .com too. I'm also working on an advertisement but I have another video project to complete first.

What I'd like, if feasible, are the following:

1. Seljuk Close Bow Horse Archers

Action shot, units must be kinetic, in motion.
Shooting at enemy infantry (Byzantine ?).
Enemy infantry is in close proximity, faces can be seen.
Cantabrian circle.
Close enough to show detail graphics of units.
Close enough to one or two men to show bow in hand aiming for target.
Some arrows in the air, or volley.
Mediterranean environment.
One banner showing (if that is complete).

2. Seljuk Heavy Turcoman Horse Archers

Action shot, units must be kinetic, in motion.
Shooting at enemy infantry (Byzantine?).
Enemy infantry is in close proximity, faces can be seen.
Tight formation.
Close enough to show detail graphics of units.
Close enough to one or two men to show bow in hand aiming for target.
Ideally the unit is in the charge as well and one or two men have swords drawn. (If it's too hard nvm).
Some arrows in the air, or volley.
Mediterranean environment.
One banner showing (if that is complete).

Many thanks in anticipation !

SALUTE !

**Ahiga** · May 19, 2007, 08:05 PM

Hi Sinan,

Until the battle.model file gets done to include either DG and/or Whitewolf's skins, there is only the vanilla ones. Also, it's somewhat difficult (At least in my experience) to set up a shot so well. It's more a thing of what the game is willing to let you have, rather than what you are willing to have the game be. All I mean is that when I try and do it, I won't be able to get all of that down with absolute certainty.

I don't know how to get the replays remove the Radar and timer to disappear.

**Sinan** · May 19, 2007, 11:05 PM

Thanks for the reply !

I'll try and write up a tutorial for taking screenshots. It is possible to have exactly what you want down to the last detail but it can require some effort. This is not necessary for the above requests or any others from me, usually. I post it as a guideline as I do with all my screenshot requests, on twc, org and now .com as well.

It gives the artist a clear image of what I have in mind.

I don't know how to remove the interface from replays either.

The best shots come from the cinematic editor, but you can get great shots from the normal game as well.

**~~Miraj~~** · May 19, 2007, 11:44 PM

Well thats not the issue Sinan. Its just we don't have the time or willingness to meet such specific screen requests. The more general the request the better. But with specific requests such as these you can pretty much count me and Alpha out since we have other things to do.

**Sinan** · May 20, 2007, 12:46 AM

I appreciate the reply, your honesty and clear communication.

OK that's no problem mirage. I understand what a lot of stuff you guys have to do. No issue at all. Thanks for the reply and keep up the good work.

I hope I have understood correctly. You will be able to accomodate very broad and general requests occasionaly and time permitting, such as "A screen of close bows". Please let me know, just so I have understood completely. If you cannot it's no problem.

Wanted to share these, got em from Inquisitor & MagyarMatt @.com:

Spoiler Alert, click show to read:

At your command !

**~~Miraj~~** · May 20, 2007, 12:55 AM

Thanks for understanding Sinan. Basically just ask us general requests like "Hey, can you post up a screen of unit X fighting it out/moving/running".

**Sinan** · May 20, 2007, 12:56 AM

HOOAH ! Understood !

(be sure to check the screens in the spoiler above!)

**~~Miraj~~** · May 20, 2007, 01:00 AM

WOW! Those are some nice screens. I totally forgot I could just take screens using that new cinematic editor. Awsome. Thanks Sinan.

**Sinan** · May 20, 2007, 01:03 AM

That's good shots (and that is what I visualised with BC units) but there's better out there.
It can take hours to get one of those, excluding editing, so I certainly don't suggest going through all that.

My Pleasure.

**~~Miraj~~** · May 20, 2007, 01:07 AM

I've used the Cinematic editor. It shouldn't take hours for a good close up. The controls are easy enough to maneuver the camera. Do you know if the Cineditor has built-in filters, effects and stuff like that?

**Sinan** · May 20, 2007, 01:11 AM

Hmm.. well I tried it and it took me like an hour to get remotely close to a good shot. AFAIK it does'nt. I will check with some others who've used it more than I, and report back, to be certain.

**Sinan** · May 24, 2007, 07:53 AM

mirage The editor does not have any filters or effects. This is what I can tell you after using it for a few days. I've also posted at the .com and recieved the same general concensus. The only way to get effects like the official movies have is through video editing software. It is a great tool nevertheless.