(OOC) Taking Other People's Screenshots

I love taking screenshots in games, especially in Elder Scrolls because of the gorgeous environment. But we have a problem when trying to get the perfect shot in ESO. The game developers had an idea which was genius for gameplay - to have the character off to the side of third person to see your surroundings - but it's hard to get a good screenshot of your character if they become a speck at the correct angle.

So, I thought of a good idea. At tomorrow's meeting, why don't we take screenshots of each other and post them here? People will be able to have others take a good shot of them, and they won't have to pose perfectly and then quickly hide their UI and take the shot. Plus, anyone with lowered graphics will be able to take advantage of higher settings on other computers. We could also use this strategy in other places, like when we're adventuring together!

What do you all think? Is it too much of a hassle or a good idea?

This seems like a good idea if we get it to work.

Great idea. Getting a good shot of your own character can be quite frustrating in eso.

The main thing to think about when taking the screen shot is where the light is falling on your subject. Try to have their face lit. The sun, a nearby torch, etc.

Good stuff Mereneth. :3

Mereneth wrote

I love taking screenshots in games, especially in Elder Scrolls because of the gorgeous environment. But we have a problem when trying to get the perfect shot in ESO. The game developers had an idea which was genius for gameplay - to have the character off to the side of third person to see your surroundings - but it's hard to get a good screenshot of your character if they become a speck at the correct angle.

So, I thought of a good idea. At tomorrow's meeting, why don't we take screenshots of each other and post them here? People will be able to have others take a good shot of them, and they won't have to pose perfectly and then quickly hide their UI and take the shot. Plus, anyone with lowered graphics will be able to take advantage of higher settings on other computers. We could also use this strategy in other places, like when we're adventuring together!

What do you all think? Is it too much of a hassle or a good idea?

That sounds like a really smart thing to do! :thumb: