krissy

kristine ┃ wcif friendly! i post my legacies, builds and cc finds on here.

[krissyysims]

Family Ties, Generation 1

i've finally decided to start a proper legacy, so meet jessie faulkner. she grew up with her family in tartosa, though recently decided to pack up and move her life to henford on bagley. she's bought an old fixer upper farm with zero clue of farming and animal caretaking.

beginning ; current

[krissyysims]

Aubrey Baumann

Aubrey Baumann, a 24 year old literature graudate from Britechester University. After growing up with a fully funded elite education handed to her, she chose to refuse her parents wishes of becoming a teacher. Aubrey always had a passion for writing, though isn't able to publish her own books just yet.

In the meantime, she has picked up a job at a publishers office in San Myshuno. She resides in a 2 bedroom apartment in the fashion district, with hopes of finding a roommate soon.

[writtenbytatyana]

“Marble countertops? Check. Heated floors? Naturally. This isn’t just a home—it’s a statement. And that statement is: ‘I’ve made it.’”

The house is by @pixelplayground Dogwood Drive

[honeymaplesims-deactivated20260]

Old roots, new blooms. Home feels like healing.🏚️

[kusin-tisdag]

How to take screenshots edit (when it's just not your thing)

Alright-y!

So, I have over the years learned how to use reshade and to edit my pictures. I am really not a natural on these things, so this is very much to help others who are as aesthetically challenged as I am. I have to have certain "rules" to follow, because I can rarely just see if a picture will turn out well or not.

We all need to realize where I started. We're talking using FRAPS to take screenshots and then running holy colours batman! to get some sort of effect.

Now, I'm not one to buy fancy stuff and to pirate certain programs isn't really my thing either. So we mend and make do!

Also, I am by far very good at taking screenshots and edit, but I have learned things and hope that it might be useful for someone!

A word on light

One thing I've learned is to work with is light. Where the light is is where the focus will go. This doesn't mean that a person has to be in the spotlight, but if they aren't - try to make that a more conscious choice. I am no pro at this, but I have to say that some of my favorite screenshots are where the light is just good. It focuses the eye or it just give a vibe.

(and yes, for some reason all of my faves are of Agnes, which is a bit annoying since Amanda is my fav-character, lol)

This is also where reLight comes in handy. Yes, it's behind a paywall but there are ways that you will have to figure out yourself.

Great tutorial here on reLight by @pictureamoebae! (if you want to really understand reshade, do check out their tumblr. So many helpful tips and tricks!)

Posing

Posing is fun! I don't fully story-tell with my sims, most of it is gameplay. But I do like to pose for family pictures or to enhance something that is going on.

What you need is Andrew's Pose Player and Teleport Any Sim or Wicked Whims.

Now, I haven't figured out how to use WW for children and younger to pose, so I use both. And I like @ts4-poses to find poses. Eventually, you'll find your favorite creators and can follow them directly.

Angles and vibes

Here's a trick. Work with angles. I am a master of pictures with zero vibe, just a face. Those can be ok, and sometimes that's what you have - but try to angle your shot a little.

Or add clutter, focus on that and let something out of focus happen in the background.

Or just go higher, take the screenshot from above.

Or don't focus on your sim at all, focus on something else that adds to the story/post.

Take the screenshot

The light is good, the angle great, the poses are in place and now, we need to take the actual screenshots.

I am a huge fan of reshade, I use version 4.9.1 because that works for me and the presets I use. No need to update reshade unless it becomes too old.

It can be really difficult to to find a preset that you like. I mostly use birdie by @monasims, tawhay by @windslar and paperbacks by @literalite. But I have tried many.

I like this youtube-tutorial on how to make your own preset, which also helps if you wish to modify one that you've downloaded. I do always recommend learning how to use ADOF and CinematicDOF to help focus the image on what you want to capture. I also strongly recommend @pictureamoebae's Foundation.

To take pictures, use the tab-key to leave the UI behind and use Q and E to go down/up in your game and then the mouse to angle. I use print-screen to take my screenshot, but that's something you set up when installing reshade so that's different for everyone.

And now you have your screenshot and it's time to open an editing program. Cheap as I am, I open GIMP.

Let's edit!

I don't use many steps. Since I can't use fancy photoshop actions I have to make all the steps by myself and well - I am human and therefor lazy.

Resize and start to think of a post

First things first. I cut my pictures to work for the tumblr ratio. I actually don't resize them smaller anymore - because when I change layout on my tumblr I just feel as if it messes it up. Now, I don't have a huge screen and my screenshots aren't massive, so it's not necessary either.

My images will be 1017x1017, 1525 x 1017 or 678 x 1017.

Once this is done, I also try to look at how they will go together. If I want a post of just squares I need to have an even number of images. Sometimes I want a landscape image as a sort of heading, or one in the middle with squares around it. It depends on what I want to convey.

This is by no means something that comes natural to me - I am aesthetically challenged after all. Sometimes, I just have 5 images and have to make do.

Resized

Topaz Clean

Yup, it's awesome. No, it doesn't come with GIMP. Yes, there are ways to work around this. You will have to find those ways on your own.

But I have to say, it does makes wonder for the images. I have completely stolen @sojutrait 's settings because I really like her style and therefor - I copy. I have added a bit more sharpening, but otherwise it's completely hers.

Topaz Clean:ed

Curves

Curves my beloved! I use curves for two things! Take out the yellow (aka increase the blue) and to brighten/darken the image!

I do sometimes matte the image too and here's a good tutorial for GIMP users on how to use curves in GIMP (for a matte look)

Less yellow/more blue

Brighten the brights (but I did not brighten the darker parts)

Layers, curves and increase the light where needed

Now, remember that we need light? Sometimes, a screenshot just doesn't have the right light. So I duplicate the layer, use the free marking tool around what I wish was brighter and put that on a new layer.

Then I use curves to lighten the layer with what I want to brighten and to make darker the layer with what I want to put less focus on (here's an ok youtube video on the subject).

Below, you can see the effect on my images.

Sharpen

Pretty basic. I subtly sharpen the image again. Even if I use the sharpening in topaz clean I do like to add an extra touch before it's time to save and move on.

So sharp!

PSD and UI

I do like to use psd's now and then. I mainly use @windslar's psd-collections and @deathbypufferfish's Build-a-Sim Icon Pack.

It's mostly to help give some info about the post or when my sims age up and I want to show their traits.

I do use the UI-info sometimes. If I do, I go into Game Options in the game > Accessibility > UI-scale and just drag that up a bit. Then I copy/paste that part onto the image I'm using.

Done!

That's pretty much it. Thing is, to post good edits you have to actually take good screenshots. As annoying as it is, it's like cooking: it all comes down to the ingredients. I hate cooking Yes, editing does help but I think my main journey has been to learn to take better screenshots from the start.

The picture below is from resized to done.

Hope this might help someone! I will probably learn more and more as I continue to post, but this is where I am so far in my journey!

[krissyysims]

the bedroom of a university student 💤

[krissyysims]

Early Labor

Even though the baby isn't due for a couple more weeks, the time has come. Robin is overwhelmed with fear, but Clay has not left her side this entire time. He is doing everything he possibly can to make this experience as easy and worry-free as possible, but he can only do so much. Clay was so happy the entire pregnancy, but currently he feels nothing but guilt.

Generation One- Joy Of Life challenge

[krissyysims]

No Going Back

Third trimester has finally hit. It's all starting to feel so real. Robin's life is changed forever. She can't help but overthink everything, from how to remain financially stable to how her career will turn out. Either way, the baby will be here soon and Robin has no choice but to accept it. Clay has decorated the entire nursery and planned out everything from A to Z. Why can't Robin feel so happy?

Generation One- Joy Of Life challenge

[krissyysims]

Baby Shower Bliss

While Clay is aware that Robin is struggling with this pregnancy, he knew she would love to see and announce her pregnancy to the family. He worked with Robin's mother, Clover, to surprise her. Her family travelled all the way over from San Myshuno to see Robin. While her uncle and cousins from San Sequoia were unable to attend, the event was still a blast. Robin feels so thankful.

Generation One- Joy Of Life challenge

[blackpanda-ts4]

Seafood market (No CC)

Seafood restaurant and bar

Download: Seafood market

Place in Brindleton Bay, Tail's End (40х30)

Lot type: restaurant

Use MOO before installing this lot. More pictures are under the cut.

@sssvitlanz @publicvanillabuilds @s4realtor thank you for sharing!

[krissyysims]

Tough Times

While there have definitely been good moments throughout this pregnancy, it isn't all rainbows and unicorns. Robin's thoughts still take over. She has found herself working out, baking and distracting herself a lot. Is this really what she wants? Would Clay hate her if she chose not to go through with it?

Generation One- Joy Of Life challenge

[legacythesims]

goggles hats - 4 versions by me & "wet" hair conversion by me

do you remember that child hair with goggles from the sims 3? well, it was my favorite hair to use for children going swimming and I had a specific vision for my sim but couldn't find any swimming goggles, so I made my own. I used ATS4 goggles decor object and created 4 versions for a child. they work with many hairs but of course some hairs will have clipping. I also converted a hair specifically to go with the goggles because the hair looks like "wet" hair in my opinion :)

the goggles have 6 swatches each, tag me I'd love to see your posts with the goggles !!

download goggles & hair - HERE (free)

[madlensims]

Jasira Dress

Subtle yet striking ✨ These semi-transparent, skin tight dresses blend sophistication with a hint of allure, perfect for making any evening unforgettable! 🤩

Two versions included!

🍓 DOWNLOAD (Public 12/June/24) 🍓

[madlensims]

Sleepy Nights Set

Ready for a night of sweet dreams? 🌜💤Sleepy Nights collection has you covered! Five cozy patterns to choose from!

Available to: infants, toddlers, children 👶🏽

2 different variations included! (1 - pants, 2 - shorts)

🍓DOWNLOAD (Public 25/June/24)🍓

[krissyysims]

Maternity Photoshoot

To ease a little bit of the pregnancy struggles and worries, Clay decided to surprise Robin with a maternity shoot. During their first date, Robin had mentioned that she really wanted a photoshoot in a field of flowers. Even though months have gone by, Clay still remembered. This pregnancy has been full of ups and downs, but Robin is so happy to have moments like this.

Generation One- Joy Of Life challenge

[pasosgrandes]

I do!

Hello everyone! I’m back with this posepack wedding inspired! it contains 8 couple poses! I love how they turned out! so hope you like them! 

download (PATREON) / Public 08/20/2022

Then Again thank you for your support! if you follow me, and have poses in mind please let me know, I always looking for inspiration! Lol    

[snarky-sims-creations]

Wedding Pose Pack (Patreon Public Release)

This pose pack features 13 poses for a wedding ceremony and photo session. More info below the cut!

DOWNLOAD (PATREON - FREE, NO ADS)

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