Elenthari has recruited me to run and organise this years RotR contests- so before we officially start this years RotR I thought it best to post a little bit of information about each. Full rules and details will be given in the Thread for each contest- but here;s what to expect:
MULTI-ROUND CONTESTS
Multi-round contests will open with RotR on 5th September and each round will run for 2 weeks until 16th October. Voting & Awards will follow the closure of each round.
FotR Chapters Contest
Hosted by Lembas
Description To celebrate the fact that it is 10 years since FotR was released, this contest will ask you showcase your talents by asking you to create graphics of specified scenes from FotR over a series of rounds. Awards will be given out for each round, and 'Best Overall' will be chosen from any contestants participate in all 3 rounds
Rounds
1- A Long-Expected Party- Set of 3- 7 Icons
2- The Bridge of Khazad-dûm - Blend
3- Your Choice - Banner
Participants
Elenthari
Aranel
ShadowCat
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Races of Middle Earth
Hosted by Lembas
Description This contest will celebrate the weird and wonderful races of Middle Earth. Over a series of 3 rounds, contestants will be challenged to make Signature Banners showcasing the creatures and peoples of middle earth. Awards will be given for each round and 'Best Overall' chosen from any who participate in all 3 rounds.
Rounds
1- The Good- Banner
2- The Bad - Banner
3- Enemies and Allies- Banner
Participants
Elenthari
Aranel
ShadowCat
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STANDARD CONTESTS
Standard contests will open at the start of RotR on 5th September in order to allow the most time for people to participate and make their graphics. Standard Contests will close on Week 5 of RotR on 9th October, and Voting will Follow- if all goes according to plan Awards will be given on RotR's Closure *crosses fingers*
LotR Poster Contest
Hosted by Lembas
Description This contests aims to challenge all your graphic making talents as contestants are required create a poster for one of the LotR or Hobbit films in the style of or inspired by a poster from another film, TV show or advertising campaign
Participants
Elenthari
Harthad
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Traditional Art Contest: My Favourite Character
Hosted by Lembas
Description This contest requires you to Depict your favourite LotR character in the artistic medium of your choice, but there's a twist- your favourite character must be your own interpretation. Contestants are free to chose to use any traditional art medium or digital drawing program such as photoshop, painter, DA MURO or Tegaki E for their entry. Photomanipulation and Graphic making are not allowed.
Participants
I'm starting sign up prior to RotR in order to generate interest and *hopefully* stop the contests being a failure. Feel Free to Sign Up for any contest that takes your interest- signing up doesn't mean that you must take part, simply that you'd like to - Co hosts are also welcome
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I didn't though because I was planning a serious picture.