Why, hello there. I am so happy to meet you!

Allow me to introduce myself. I am the new Worth1000. Is this your first time meeting the new me? We should get reacquainted then. So many things are different about me now. Come and learn more :).

Global CouncilArena Admin PixelDustMT said 2 months ago 10/4/2009 7:03:31 PM EDT

Sharpen your pencils, and think outside the crayola box on this one!

TEAM CRAYONS: northman vs. capriccio vs. MsgtBob vs. castiza vs. Xaromir vs. PixelDustMT
TEAM COLOR PENCILS: TimeTraveler vs. Sassyseahorse vs. John93036 vs. Fairfax2005 vs. Lsgenie vs. ama168

TYPE: FX
THEME: Pleasantville - Halloween Free-For-All
SUBMIT DATE: 10/31/09
VOTING DURATION: 2 days
STAKES: Bragging Rights
SPONSORS: Needed
RULES: The rules for this contest are thus: colorize this SPOOKY CHURCH - (courtesy of v1ctory_1s_m1ne @ Flickr)

Your main goal in this contest is to create a realistic interpretation of what the supplied image would've looked like as a color photograph. You should strive to create an image that anyone would mistake for a real photo if they didn't know it was colorized. Realism and believability are the key words.

HOWEVER, in this contest you will be allowed to "embellish" your image adding spooky lighting, lightening, rain, fog, or anything that you can draw/create with the standard Photoshop brushes and filters.

Here are examples of what we're expecting:
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Two
Three

You may ONLY use the original b/w source image. No additional source images are allowed...no full moons and no bats unless you draw them yourself. This is first and foremost a coloring challenge. Let's see your coloring ability, not your ability to integrate/blend in source images.

In short, no using custom brushes, no integrating outside sources.

Rule breaks may result in disqualification of an entry.

VOTING UPDATE: With w3k, the rules for voting in an HxH have changed. You are now free to decide whether you vote or not. This can be an individual choice.

ICEBUNNY said 2 months ago 10/4/2009 8:13:44 PM EDT

Nice to see you have added some new rules to these perticular colourization contest. You will still kick my but I will give it a go. ;)
Count me in.

ama168 said 2 months ago 10/4/2009 8:17:59 PM EDT

You have to ask? I'm in!! :)

Xaromir said 2 months ago 10/4/2009 8:22:56 PM EDT

I will give it a shot. :)

Lsgenie said 2 months ago 10/5/2009 12:17:28 AM EDT

Count me in as well!

carmsie said 2 months ago 10/5/2009 6:08:19 AM EDT

oooh, this looks like so much fun! And I'd love to play, but I better not. I have too much to do for college and I don't think I have the time :/.

So, good luck all!

castiza said 2 months ago 10/5/2009 6:48:49 AM EDT

Please, count me in as well! :)

Fairfax2005 said 2 months ago 10/5/2009 8:18:23 AM EDT

Lot of work to do, but I'm a glutton for punishment. Count me in. :P

Global CouncilArena Admin PixelDustMT said 2 months ago 10/5/2009 11:45:51 AM EDT

Everyone has been added to this point.

We'll miss you Carms. :)

Where's Bob and Norman???

MsgtBob said 2 months ago 10/5/2009 1:53:51 PM EDT

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I'm here! Got lost trying to find the forums, and almost wound up in jail? Anyway, you knew I'd show up! Oh yeah, OF COURSE I'M IN (would have made this a fancy color, but never learned that in the old Worth either - ha) :)

Global CouncilArena Admin PixelDustMT said 2 months ago 10/5/2009 1:58:18 PM EDT

MsgtBob said
Got lost trying to find the forums, and almost wound up in jail?


Who KNOWS what happens in the dungeons of Worth...you best stay clear. ;)

Glad you found us...I would have come looking for you.

John93036 said 2 months ago 10/5/2009 6:35:35 PM EDT

Can I join everyone for this contest?

capriccio said 2 months ago 10/5/2009 6:47:08 PM EDT

I'm in - and will bring my "A" game, muwahahaha!

Sassyseahorse said 2 months ago 10/5/2009 10:02:28 PM EDT

Are you still looking for one more? Got Photoshop loaded on my new mac now :-)

John93036 said 2 months ago 10/5/2009 11:33:03 PM EDT

I for got to say I want to play, please.

Global CouncilArena Admin PixelDustMT said 2 months ago 10/5/2009 11:52:13 PM EDT

Everyone from this point has been added. We've got a great looking group!

BUT where's Norman?

northman said 2 months ago 10/6/2009 8:51:38 AM EDT

Sorry...yes, thanks, I'll join. Could use a sponsor.

Global CouncilArena Admin PixelDustMT said 2 months ago 10/6/2009 10:42:27 AM EDT

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Yay! I'm glad you could make it. :)

Send me a message when you upload (tomorrow), and I'll sponsor you. :):P

northman said 2 months ago 10/6/2009 11:56:13 AM EDT

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No...but Bob will probably have it done though. :)

TimeTraveler said 2 months ago 10/6/2009 12:07:55 PM EDT

I posted my finished entry. Can I play now? :)

Global CouncilArena Admin PixelDustMT said 2 months ago 10/6/2009 12:38:11 PM EDT

You're in TT.

Also I updated the initial post with important voting information:

VOTING UPDATE: With w3k, the rules for voting in an HxH have changed. You are now free to decide whether you vote or not. This can be an individual choice.

Edited for clarity.

northman said 2 months ago 10/6/2009 1:05:58 PM EDT

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Any hint of what will the new rules be for voting in the H2H's???

Global CouncilArena Admin PixelDustMT said 2 months ago 10/6/2009 1:09:49 PM EDT

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I'm sorry, I wasn't clear. The rules for voting are what you see above.

We haven't finalized the other rules for H2H, like eligibility requirements, so until those are hammered out we won't post the official H2H rules.

As far as voting is concerned, it's now optional. I'll update my post to clarify.

TimeTraveler said 2 months ago 10/6/2009 2:01:21 PM EDT

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Thanks Pixel :)

Xaromir said 2 months ago 10/7/2009 6:54:39 AM EDT

Whoa, colorizing people is WAY easier than buildings. xD
Good thing i have till the end of the month.