Competition: [GJW XV Phase I] Graphics and Miscellaneous - Skyfall

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[GJW XV Phase I] Graphics and Miscellaneous - Skyfall
This competition is in the [GJW XV Phase I] Graphics and Miscellaneous Bin. Participating in a competition in this bin for the first time awards 3 points for your Clan. Cumulatively, the placements in this competition are worth 15.0% of placement points in this Phase. See the parent competition for detailed rules.

Objective

As the Children of Mortis launch their attacks on the Clans, you are among the persons to witness the crystal asteroids making planetfall firsthand. Create a depiction of the scenery as the crystal makes planetfall on your or another Clan's home system as written in the fiction update either as POV (point of view) or in third person.

How to Submit: Through the site. Formats: .png, .jpg., .gif.

Grading

How we are Grading: Dark Brotherhood Graphics Rubric v.2.0

Mediums: Any traditional or digital.

Competition Information
Parent Competition
Great Jedi War XV: Ascension
Organized by
Rian Taldrya, Darth Renatus
Running time
2022-05-28 until 2022-06-12 (16 days)
Target Unit
Entire DJB
Competition Type
Graphics/Multimedia
Difficulty Class
Regular
Awards
Novae and 6 Clusters of Graphite as per Herald guidelines
Participants
58 subscribers, of which 47 have participated.
Results
Member
Agate Gua'lara
Submission
Agate Gua'lara opted out of publishing her submission.
Placement
1st place
2nd place
Jaa Shif
Member
Jaa Shif
Submission
Jaa Shif opted out of publishing his submission.
Placement
2nd place
Member
General Socorra Tenebrosa Nhar’qual Erinos
Submission
General Socorra Tenebrosa Nhar’qual Erinos opted out of publishing her submission.
Placement
3rd place
Member
Master Ruka Tenbriss Ya-ir
File submission
meteror.png
Placement
4th place
Member
General Zentru'la
File submission
gjw3lighthouse.jpg
Textual submission

The Crystal Asteroid impacts Scholae Palatinae's Lighthouse, Caelestis City.
The crystal model was a stock resource. All texturing, lighting, effects and other models were created by me.

Placement
5th place
Member
Lord Muz Ashen Keibatsu
File submission
impactentry.jpg
Placement
6th place
7th place
Nora Olen
Member
Nora Olen
File submission
Skyfall Comp.png
Placement
7th place
Member
Master Kamjin "Maverick" Lap'lamiz
File submission
Kamjin - GJW XV - Submission.gif
Placement
8th place
Member
Adept DarkHawk Sadow
File submission
Temple View GJW.jpg
Textual submission

So here is my rendition of what Vayd Baok may have seen from one of the viewports within the Temple on Sepros.

My ingredients for this composite:
- I used my subscription at Shutterstock.com to find the viewport I had in mind. So that is one of the background layers. I adjusted some levels and curves and then zoomed in to paint some of the smaller details of the window casings and added the Naga Sada symbols to the upper and lower sill. Initally had a planet in the view ports, so I clipped those out to layer mask in the forest setting.
- The second background layer again from Shutterstock.com. It was the best perspective I had in mind although it had a clear blue sunny sky that I removed and added a starry night sky.
- Each of the comets is its own layer that I created from a simple brush dot and smudging. Then it was just a matter of distorting to the shape and streaks I wanted and blended it with some highlights and outer/inner glow. I added a lens flare to each incoming meteor/crystal and just adjusted the opacity accordingly.
- To add to the drama, I created a couple of explosions from where the crystals/meteors made impact with the landscape.
- I also added two Corellian DP20 Gunships from the C.o.M's possessions. The reading mentioned ships could be seen with the asteroid. So, I added those in breaking into atmosphere with some smoke and vapor trails.

Placement
9th place
10th place
Kaled Atros
Member
Kaled Atros
File submission
IMG_20220603_002023.jpg
Textual submission

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/394698354821012843/

So I can't find the artist who made this masterpiece, but here is a link of the picture I used for reference.

Placement
10th place
Member
Krath Adherent Edema R'uh-Kalinor
File submission
ce1d6f01-f213-448f-aa63-f068c785e069.png
Placement
No placement
Member
Ric "Blade" Hunter
File submission
3160gjw15phase1b.png
Placement
No placement
Member
Shadow Zebina
File submission
Skyfall 9709.png
Textual submission

It's not Fry Guy, it's Crystal.

Placement
No placement
Member
Mandalorian Darcy Avarik
File submission
307 - Skyfall.png
Placement
No placement
Member
Lord Marick Tyris Arconae
File submission
WallySkyfall.png
Textual submission

Skyfall from the perspective of Kirra Aarave Tyris (3 years old) - Oil and Paint on Canvas, Circa 40ABY

Placement
No placement
Member
Warlord Kai Movar
Submission
Warlord Kai Movar opted out of publishing his submission.
Placement
No placement
Member
Raistline Taldrya Majere
File submission
gjwcometfalling2.jpeg
Textual submission

Borrowed Images:

https://starwarsblog.starwars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/art-of-fallen-order-tall-2.jpg

https://cdna.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/002/864/228/large/brian-chan-twilek-breakdown3.jpg?1466602526

https://i0.wp.com/thefutureoftheforce.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/img_5392.jpg?fit=3024%2C4032&ssl=1

https://i0.wp.com/spikytv.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Dibiasky-Comet-As-Shown-in-Dont-Look-Up.jpg?fit=1687%2C1123&ssl=1

https://cdn2.photostockeditor.com/c/0901/nature-man-standing-on-rocky-cliff-facing-body-of-water-mountain-mountain-image.jpg

Placement
No placement
Member
Archian
Submission
Archian opted out of publishing his submission.
Placement
No placement
Member
Cello
Submission
Cello opted out of publishing his submission.
Placement
No placement
Member
Watchman Lontra Boglach
File submission
Untitled.png
Textual submission

Image credit - Jedi Praxeum image taken from djbwiki and edited in MS paint: https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/view/Jedi_Praxeum

Placement
No placement
Member
Ellisyn Kendis
Submission
Ellisyn Kendis opted out of publishing her submission.
Placement
No placement
Member
TuQ’uan Varick di Plagia
File submission
3C9A9CCE-C196-4F0B-807C-5DBF266162DF.jpeg
Placement
No placement
Member
Aedile Tali Sroka
Submission
Aedile Tali Sroka opted out of publishing her submission.
Placement
No placement
Member
Aylin Sajark
File submission
Skyfall
Textual submission

Vrakit watching one of the crystal asteroids hitting the city

Placement
No placement
Member
Empress Rayne Palpatine
File submission
Skyfall-8405.JPG
Placement
No placement
Member
Aedile Raistlin
File submission
Skyfall.jpg
Placement
No placement
Member
Duke Kojiro Keibatsu Sadow
File submission
Skyfall - Temple of Darkness.jpg
Placement
No placement
Member
Elyon de Neverse
File submission
IMG_20220610_210351.jpg
Placement
No placement
Member
Tribune Kanal O'neill
File submission
myview.jpg
Placement
No placement
Member
Tasha'Vel Versea
File submission
Tasha watching crystal.jpg
Placement
No placement
Member
Master Bentre Stahoes
Submission
Master Bentre Stahoes opted out of publishing his submission.
Placement
No placement
Member
Corsair Chrome
File submission
GJW_15_Crystal-Comet.png
Textual submission

View from space

Placement
No placement
Member
Dasha Talus
File submission
20220612_014952_Phase1-Skyfall.jpg
Placement
No placement
Member
Qyreia Arronen
Submission
Qyreia Arronen opted out of publishing her submission.
Placement
No placement
Member
Warlord Grudac Gruud
File submission
SkyfallEntry.png
Placement
No placement
Member
Koda Kendis
File submission
Ivedoneworse.png
Placement
No placement
Member
Master Selika Roh di Plagia
File submission
2632_Skyfall.png
Textual submission

Asteroid Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2022/04/12/exactly-7-years-from-today-a-massive-asteroid-will-get-closer-to-earth-than-some-of-our-satellites-should-nasa-visit-it
Planet Source: https://www.shutterstock.com/video/clip-1023566563-beautiful-sunrise-world-skyline-planet-earth-space
TIE/SF Source: Screenshot in game in Battlefront II.

Placement
No placement
Member
Centam Javik
File submission
Skyfall.png
Textual submission

*Size of asteroids greatly exaggerated

Placement
No placement
Member
Obelisk Adherent Rrogon Skar Agrona
Submission
Obelisk Adherent Rrogon Skar Agrona opted out of publishing his submission.
Placement
No placement
Member
Aurora "Aura" Ta'var
File submission
skyfall.png
Placement
No placement
Member
Epis Locke Sonjie
File submission
photo_2022-05-27_22-13-42.jpg
Placement
No placement
Member
Thran Occasus-Palpatine
File submission
Skyfall.png
Placement
No placement
Member
Malisane Sadow
Submission
Malisane Sadow opted out of publishing his submission.
Placement
No placement
Member
Dr. Aru Law
File submission
Untitled.png
Placement
No placement
Member
Nikora Rhan
Submission
Nikora Rhan opted out of publishing her submission.
Placement
No placement
Member
Combat Master "Aequitas" Anderson
Submission
Combat Master "Aequitas" Anderson opted out of publishing his submission.
Placement
No placement