Enter my Star Citizen screenshot contest for your chance at some great digital prizes!

THE CONTEST IS OVER… and here are the results

December’s screenshot contest, “Danger“, has ended! Check out the top three prize winners and the honorable mention below along with some comments from the judges. You can also see ALL the entries further down the page.

FIRST

“Trapped”  by ln_nova

I agree with Utho completely this was very cinematic. I appreciate how much of a story was told within a very simple composition. I like the nearly empty left side of the frame and the figure in the center so sparsely lit. Very well composed. And evocative.DamnShame

I use this word a lot… But I’ll be damned if this shot is not CINEMATIC! A great blend between location scouting, positioning, angle, pop and light makes this entry deserving of a win. The sheer stone wall in the middle gives off monolithic vibes, adding even more so to the mystique! Deliberately buried. Huh!Utho Riley

For me, there is an intense sense of tension and imminent danger in this image because of how many times I’ve been in this situation in a multitude of games over the years. The framing, lighting, stance of the person in the background… it’s all fantastic.Hasgaha

SECOND

“Revelation”  by RedSolstice

WOWZERS! An eye-catcher extraordinaire! But that’s not the only thing this has got going for it… My favorite Star Citizen screenshots are always the ones that I can ‘see move’, even as a still image, and this entry does exactly that. It’s a movie in and of itself, bravo!Utho Riley

The texture was next level here. The ships fill the frame in particular ways and can be really hard to shoot around. This has a lot of presence. With so much of the ship obscured in texture. I also love the contrast between the dust cloud and blue ship accents.DamnShame

I’ve used the downed satellite fire and smoke on Hurston for shots before but having the massive and deadly Polaris emerging from that smoke is a powerful visual.Hasgaha

THIRD

“Scavenger’s Explosive Demise”  by LordSkippy

Not only is this shot fancy and flashy, it also puts on display the talent and creativity of the photographer. As Star Citizen fanatics, I think we can all agree that it’s not always the easiest to set up a shot in game… In between getting to a location, placing props and timing explosions, many hours melt away. It is clear to me that Skippy skillfully managed to skip themselves past all these tribulations, took home a win, and ended with a BIG BADABOOM!Utho Riley

The angles in this shot were great really enhanced the action. The glow of the space makes the setting feel very much like a character.DamnShame

I love the idea behind this shot and the framing and use of depth of field. The body and multitool appearing to fly through the air is perfect. Exploding or damaged ships often bug out and weird graphical things happen which distracts a little from the overall image. But that’s almost impossible to avoid with explosions in the game.Hasgaha

FOURTH

“Danger Close”  by Mind

Looks like they all float down there! I really appreciate how Mind is playing mind-games by applying depth of field. Because of course we’re all immediately drawn towards that evil, red eye… But this character clearly means business!Utho Riley

So good. Love the helmet choice and play with focus. Menacing and evocative.DamnShame

A dangerous portrait with good use of depth of field. I wish the character in the foreground had a little more light on them. I know lighting in the game can be tricky, but sometimes using your vehicle’s lights from FAR away can help throw some focused light in the right places.Hasgaha

CONGRATULATIONS to the winners!! I’ll be contacting them shortly. And thanks to all who participated as well as my fellow judges on this contest; DamnShame and Utho Riley.

Make sure you look through ALL the submissions below:

It's been almost two years since I hosted a Star Citizen screenshot contest. Life and work kept me busy and I needed to replenish my prize pool.

But NOW, I'm ready to start up again! If you want to see the results from the last contest, go here.

This month's contest will work the exact same way... except with new prizes, a new theme ("Danger"), and veteran guest judges (DamnShame and Utho Riley). So, check out the prizes, read through the rules, fawn over our guest judges and submit your winning shots!

Do you have a question or are you having issues participating? Click here to CONTACT US so we can help.

PRIZES:

FIRST

One Origin M50 Game Package

• Star Citizen game package and in-game vehicle
• Lifetime Insurance (LTI)
• Provided by CIG

SECOND

One Origin 100i Game Package

• Star Citizen game package and in-game vehicle
• Lifetime Insurance (LTI)
• Provided by CIG

THIRD

One CO Hoverquad Stand-alone vehicle

• Star Citizen standalone in-game vehicle
• Lifetime Insurance (LTI)
• Provided by Patreon and Ko-fi supporters

RULES:

• You must be over the age of 13 and reside in a jurisdiction where the contest and your participation is legally permitted.
• Entries must be uploaded through this page's submission form by the "CONTEST ENDS" date and time above.
• A username and valid email address are required during the screenshot submission process.
• Only in-game screenshots from Star Citizen will be accepted.
• Older screenshots from previous versions of the game are allowed if they match the theme and meet the requirements.
• Screenshots from any publicly accessible Star Citizen build is allowed (LIVE, PTU, EPTU, etc) so long as sharing the image publicly does not violate any CIG NDA's. Images taken during ETF-only access can not be shared publicly.
• Entries must be your own screenshot.
• Screenshots must fit the theme of the contest, as stated in this post.
• Screenshots may be in any aspect ratio (native or cropped) BUT must have a resolution of AT LEAST 1080px height by 1080px width at 72 ppi (pixels per inch). Upscaling an image to meet the requirements IS allowed but beware of a possible degradation of quality.
• Screenshots must be in any of the following file formats: JPG, PNG.
• Each person is allowed to enter up to THREE (3) different screenshots (three separate submissions).
• Only ONE (1) screenshot from each participant is eligible to win.
• Minimal post-processing effects/edits to tweak the screenshot are allowed (levels, curves, contrast, downsampling, sharpening, DOF, cropping, rotation, color correction, black/white, etc). Working in image editors (like GIMP and Photoshop) and real-time post-processors like ReShade IS ALLOWED. Extensive edits that significantly change the image are NOT allowed; adding vehicles, removing a person, combining images, and things of that nature are NOT allowed (we play a lot, we know what the game looks like).
• AI generated additions are not allowed.
• Multiple people may help you achieve your screenshot in-game but only ONE (1) prize will awarded to the SUBMITTER for each winning entry.
• Judges for this current contest are NOT allowed to enter.
• Prize sponsors for this current contest are NOT allowed to enter.
• Prize winners from the MOST RECENT contest () are NOT allowed to enter. Entries that receive "Honorable Mention" are NOT prize winners and are allowed to enter. It has been two years since my last contest so this rule is being waived for THIS specific contest. It will be in place for subsequent screenshot contests.
• Images that have already been used to win a prize in any prior Hasgaha Screenshot Contest may not be used again.
• By submitting an image/screenshot to this contest, you give us the right to display & share your image with credit to you, the creator, on this website (https://hasgaha.com) as well as our associated social networking accounts for the use of promoting this and future contests.
• Winners will be notified through email with the email address supplied during the entry/registration process. Winners will be announced to the public using the supplied username on this site and it's related social networks.
• Your entry may be disqualified if it is deemed to not follow these rules. While we will attempt to communicate with participants of disqualified entries, we are not obligated to do so.
• No purchase, payment or other obligation is necessary to enter or win.
• Void where prohibited.

Do you have a question about the rules? Click here to CONTACT US so we can help.

THE PROCESS:

On the CONTEST ENDS date listed above, submissions will stop and our esteemed judges will start the process of meticulously looking through ALL the entries. Entries will be judged on the following:

Judging will be done privately and on an individual basis by the selected judges. This is NOT done in committee or with discussion among other judges. Judge votes are theirs alone and theirs to be given as they see fit. All votes from the judges will remain anonymous and will never be disclosed to the public. While voting, judges will only see the images and image titles. They will not see usernames attached to entries nor how many votes from other judges an entry might have. 

Judging, unless otherwise specified, will occur in multiple rounds, hidden from public view. Entries with the lowest votes from the judges will NOT proceed to subsequent rounds. The number of rounds could vary for each contest based on how many entries are received.

Things to consider that won't hurt your chances, but are NOT required:

• As high a resolution image as you can take. 1920 x 1080 is the bare minimum... go higher if you can to expose more details.
• The highest image quality (as little compression) as possible. Remember, while JPGs are easy, they are a LOSSY compressed format and are a degraded form of what you saw in game. Lossless PNG is recommended.
• Submitting older screenshots from previous versions of the game IS allowed if they match the theme and meet the requirements. However, the game's graphics, textures, lighting, shadows, etc are constantly being improved and older screenshots might have a hard time competing with current screenshots.
• An image with the first person GUI (ammo count, health meter, etc) or third party overlay (Discord, FPS counter, etc) does NOT look great. Try to remember to use the robust Advanced Camera System AND hide any overlays BEFORE capturing your shot.

ESTEEMED JUDGES for this contest:

   DamnShame

In addition to being the title of a debut country album, DamnShame is a producer sort from the Pacific Northwest in the U.S. He writes and voices scripts, coordinates shoots, and keeps spirits up. His favorite Star Citizen ship is his trusty Starfarer, but don't let that sway you.

You can find DamnShame at:

    Utho Riley

Hi! I’m Utho! A hobbyist composer that creates free music for our community to make content with, and long-time supporter of Star Citizen. I’m a lover of all things space! So I’m pumped to be able to participate as a judge this round and look at all the pretty pics you send, so get crackin’!

You can find Utho at:

    and me, Hasgaha

SPONSORS & THANKS:

The prizes for this month's contest come from a combination of prizes supplied by CIG and funds I've squirreled away from my incredibly generous Patreon & Ko-fi supporters. The help from both past and present supporters always surprises and amazes me. They help make things like this possible.

Current supporters on Patreon & Ko-fi:

If you want to learn more or are interested in supporting me, check out my PATREON and Ko-fi pages.

If you're interested in sponsoring a future screenshot contest of mine with funding or prize donations, please complete this CONTACT FORM (and thanks in advance!).

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Previous Screenshot Contests:

• 
  Hasgaha’s Star Citizen Screenshot Contest: January 2023January 1, 2023
• 
  Hasgaha’s Star Citizen Screenshot Contest: November 2022November 1, 2022
• 
  Hasgaha’s Star Citizen Screenshot Contest: September 2022September 1, 2022
• 
  Hasgaha’s Star Citizen Screenshot Contest: March 2022March 1, 2022
• 
  Hasgaha’s Star Citizen Screenshot Contest: January 2022January 1, 2022

DISCLAIMER:

• Prizes are non-negotiable.
• If a prize as-listed becomes unavailable, one or a combo of Star Citizen digital pledge items of comparable value will be issued at as close to the original prize value as possible.
• Winners have 14 days to claim digital prizes from the initiation of the gifting process. Unclaimed prizes will be considered forfeit and used in future contests or giveaways.
• This contest is hosted and run by me. It is not an official CIG (Cloud Imperium Games) or RSI (Roberts Space Industries) contest and is not associated with them in anyway.
• All game content and materials are copyright Cloud Imperium Rights LLC and Cloud Imperium Rights Ltd.. Star Citizen®, Squadron 42®, Roberts Space Industries®, and Cloud Imperium® are registered trademarks of Cloud Imperium Rights LLC. All rights reserved.