Dota 2 - Player Portrait Submission Guidelines

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Player portrait examples and guidelines

Examples

Please clip out player and submit a PNG with transparent background.

General Guidelines

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Using a professional photographer is highly encouraged.
Use consistent lighting and background across team photos.
Shoot on a dark, neutral background.
Avoid noisy or busy backgrounds.
Use consistent positioning and angle of players.
Frame head and shoulders as indicated.

Lighting Diagram Reference

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Use a simple Loop or Rembrandt set-up.
Position a second light with a honeycomb grid or snoot attached, high behind the subject.
Angle it so that it catches the edge of the hair.
Recommended Kit: two-strobes, two lightstands, one 20-inch softbox, one honeycomb grid attachment.

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