iconfest round 2 - F.A.Q.s (with bonus textures)
Again, because I'm lazy, this is stolen wholesale (with a few amendments and additions) from the last faq post. So if you are unsure how to post a prompt, what it is all about, are unsure if your picture qualifies as NSFW (not safe for work) or have a related question that you need answered, check out the questions below, and if it's not there, just comment with your question and I'll answer it as soon as I can.
frequently asked questions:
Can anyone enter? Do I have to have friended the journal?
Yes, anyone can enter. All the posts will remain open and will not be friends!locked so you're not required to have friended this journal.
Can you have multiple responses to the same prompt?
Yes, there can be several icons made in response to a prompt. You can even answer the same prompt multiple times if you like.
Can I make multiple prompts?
Yes. There is no limit on how many prompts you make, the only requirement is that each prompt must be made in a new comment.
If I make an icon for a prompt can I post the icon in my own journal?
Absolutely! As long as the icon is first posted as a reply to the prompt, where it goes after that is up to you. You cannot post the icon in your journal and then provide a link to it as the response.
Can I answer a prompt with an icon that I have previously made?
No, all icons must be new and made specifically for the prompt it is answering.
What is bandom?
This is kind of like fandom, but applies (in this case) to anything involving bands or musicians. So pictures of The Beatles, Lady Gaga etc are all acceptable. You can see the fanhistory entry on bandom here.
Do I include the URL to my picture in the subject line?
No, please just include the words '[pic supplied] and the the image would be included in the body of the comment itself. The subject line is just for clearly displaying your subject matter and whether you have a keyword or a supplied picture for anyone browsing the page. You can read more on this in the rules section here.
I understand that a post of all icons made for the iconfest will be made when the fest has concluded. Is it okay that I don't want the icons I made to be included in this post?
Yes, that's fine. Either make a note in your comment when you post your icon, PM me, or comment here with the icons, and I will exclude them from that post.
Is there a specific format that icons should be posted when replying to a prompt?
Not really, however it's always nice to include the icon and a URL for the icon, like so:
http://i42.tinypic.com/9g9b8j.png
But this is up to you. I've included the code below if you're unsure how to do this.
YOUR URL HERE
Can I request an animated icon like this one? [Credit: filmowe].
Yes you can, but be aware that not everyone is able to make animated icons so there is less chance of having your request filled.
What is NSFW?
An image or images(s) that are not safe for work (i.e. public viewing) and would be images with nudity, partial nudity, or provocative situations. If you're unsure you can comment here and I'll let you know, but otherwise play it safe, make a note that it's NSFW in the subject line of your post, and only include a link to the image you'd like an icon of and not a thumbnail or the image itself.
Do you know of any places to find images?
Boy, do I! (Note that these are not in any particular order.)
- Disparue (features: TV, Movies)
- In a Dream (features: TV, Movies, Music Videos)
- Striped Wall (features: TV, Movies)
- Home of the Nutty (features: TV, Movies)
- Leave me the White (features: HUUUGE collection of TV and Movie screencaps)
- Summerkin (marishna's caps) (features: TV, Movies)
- Daydreamin (features: TV, Movies, Music screencaps plus a large selection of celebrity images - actors and musicians/bands)
- Oxoniensis caps (features: mostly TV plus a few movies)
- swizzmizz (features: Movies, TV)
- Clickity Click (features: Movie, TV, Anime, Video games, music videos)
- rawr-caps (features: TV)
- ladymanson (features: TV, people, movies, music videos)
- screencaps (features: TV, Movie)
- screencap-paradise (features: TV)
- screencapheaven (features: Movie)
- hollywoodfanatic (features: TV, movie, people)
- magicalscreencaps (features: Disney)
- cap.tacular (features: TV, Movies)
- shootastic (TV, movies, people)
- cap-that (features: TV, Movies, Music)
- desert-sky (features: TV, Movies, Music)
- tvscreencaps (features: TV) * Warning, last uploaded was Spartacus, with a graphic sex scene LOL.
- fishsticktheatre (features: TV, Movies)
- time-enough (features: TV)
- Pretty As a Picture (features: TV, Movies, people)
- screenmusings (features: TV, Movies, Music Videos)
- Long Ago Captures (Period Drama Film/TV haven)
- Longbourn: A Jane Austen screencap site
ON LJ: teh_caps, cap_it, dj_capslock, capathon, marishna, _jems_, my screencaps (mostly period dramas), Kill Color, hires_hunks, hires_hotties (note that the last two comms are members only so you have to join to view the posts).
Remember, please do not direct link images from hosted sites. Please save the selected image to your hard drive and then host the file on a site like tinypic.com so we're not stealing bandwidth.
Thanks to egotists, darlingbones and rainbyday for their help in compiling this list. If you have any additions, just let me know.
Have a question that is not listed above? Just comment to this post with your question and I'll answer you asap :)
And to get you in the icon-making mood for Sunday, as promised (a loooong time ago, but nevermind that), here are some textures/backgrounds I've been using/storing for awhile:
Download link @ box.net. (approx ~1.2MB). Please note that the file is a .rar file and you'll need WinRAR or similar to extract the textures.
sgmajorshipper was kind enough to create a .zip file available here.
- Enjoy!
- Please comment if you plan to use and download. No credit necessary.
- do not redistribute the textures, please direct interested parties here.
- resources can be found here.
Iconfest round 2 links: [ rules/about ] [ promotions ] [ f.a.q.s ] [ the PROMPT page ]
frequently asked questions:
Can anyone enter? Do I have to have friended the journal?
Yes, anyone can enter. All the posts will remain open and will not be friends!locked so you're not required to have friended this journal.
Can you have multiple responses to the same prompt?
Yes, there can be several icons made in response to a prompt. You can even answer the same prompt multiple times if you like.
Can I make multiple prompts?
Yes. There is no limit on how many prompts you make, the only requirement is that each prompt must be made in a new comment.
If I make an icon for a prompt can I post the icon in my own journal?
Absolutely! As long as the icon is first posted as a reply to the prompt, where it goes after that is up to you. You cannot post the icon in your journal and then provide a link to it as the response.
Can I answer a prompt with an icon that I have previously made?
No, all icons must be new and made specifically for the prompt it is answering.
What is bandom?
This is kind of like fandom, but applies (in this case) to anything involving bands or musicians. So pictures of The Beatles, Lady Gaga etc are all acceptable. You can see the fanhistory entry on bandom here.
Do I include the URL to my picture in the subject line?
No, please just include the words '[pic supplied] and the the image would be included in the body of the comment itself. The subject line is just for clearly displaying your subject matter and whether you have a keyword or a supplied picture for anyone browsing the page. You can read more on this in the rules section here.
I understand that a post of all icons made for the iconfest will be made when the fest has concluded. Is it okay that I don't want the icons I made to be included in this post?
Yes, that's fine. Either make a note in your comment when you post your icon, PM me, or comment here with the icons, and I will exclude them from that post.
Is there a specific format that icons should be posted when replying to a prompt?
Not really, however it's always nice to include the icon and a URL for the icon, like so:
http://i42.tinypic.com/9g9b8j.png
But this is up to you. I've included the code below if you're unsure how to do this.
YOUR URL HERE
Can I request an animated icon like this one? [Credit: filmowe].
Yes you can, but be aware that not everyone is able to make animated icons so there is less chance of having your request filled.
What is NSFW?
An image or images(s) that are not safe for work (i.e. public viewing) and would be images with nudity, partial nudity, or provocative situations. If you're unsure you can comment here and I'll let you know, but otherwise play it safe, make a note that it's NSFW in the subject line of your post, and only include a link to the image you'd like an icon of and not a thumbnail or the image itself.
Do you know of any places to find images?
Boy, do I! (Note that these are not in any particular order.)
- Disparue (features: TV, Movies)
- In a Dream (features: TV, Movies, Music Videos)
- Striped Wall (features: TV, Movies)
- Home of the Nutty (features: TV, Movies)
- Leave me the White (features: HUUUGE collection of TV and Movie screencaps)
- Summerkin (marishna's caps) (features: TV, Movies)
- Daydreamin (features: TV, Movies, Music screencaps plus a large selection of celebrity images - actors and musicians/bands)
- Oxoniensis caps (features: mostly TV plus a few movies)
- swizzmizz (features: Movies, TV)
- Clickity Click (features: Movie, TV, Anime, Video games, music videos)
- rawr-caps (features: TV)
- ladymanson (features: TV, people, movies, music videos)
- screencaps (features: TV, Movie)
- screencap-paradise (features: TV)
- screencapheaven (features: Movie)
- hollywoodfanatic (features: TV, movie, people)
- magicalscreencaps (features: Disney)
- cap.tacular (features: TV, Movies)
- shootastic (TV, movies, people)
- cap-that (features: TV, Movies, Music)
- desert-sky (features: TV, Movies, Music)
- tvscreencaps (features: TV) * Warning, last uploaded was Spartacus, with a graphic sex scene LOL.
- fishsticktheatre (features: TV, Movies)
- time-enough (features: TV)
- Pretty As a Picture (features: TV, Movies, people)
- screenmusings (features: TV, Movies, Music Videos)
- Long Ago Captures (Period Drama Film/TV haven)
- Longbourn: A Jane Austen screencap site
ON LJ: teh_caps, cap_it, dj_capslock, capathon, marishna, _jems_, my screencaps (mostly period dramas), Kill Color, hires_hunks, hires_hotties (note that the last two comms are members only so you have to join to view the posts).
Remember, please do not direct link images from hosted sites. Please save the selected image to your hard drive and then host the file on a site like tinypic.com so we're not stealing bandwidth.
Thanks to egotists, darlingbones and rainbyday for their help in compiling this list. If you have any additions, just let me know.
Have a question that is not listed above? Just comment to this post with your question and I'll answer you asap :)
And to get you in the icon-making mood for Sunday, as promised (a loooong time ago, but nevermind that), here are some textures/backgrounds I've been using/storing for awhile:
Download link @ box.net. (approx ~1.2MB). Please note that the file is a .rar file and you'll need WinRAR or similar to extract the textures.
sgmajorshipper was kind enough to create a .zip file available here.
- Enjoy!
- Please comment if you plan to use and download. No credit necessary.
- do not redistribute the textures, please direct interested parties here.
- resources can be found here.
Iconfest round 2 links: [ rules/about ] [ promotions ] [ f.a.q.s ] [ the PROMPT page ]