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2000s Lookbook: Erica Bachelor-Kane (Part 2)

Helia Hair by greenllamas

Sinope Bracelets by candysims

Sun Halter Empire Top by kiarazurk

Demure Belly Button Piercing by pralinesims

Belted Turquoise Jeans by simlaughlove

Faith Tee by sentate

Brisa Bikini by ciao-cc

Lower Back Tattoo Pack 01 by mickimagnum

Spectacularly Low Jeans by plumberrycc

Magnolia Mules by greenllamas

Shiloh Hair by okruee

Plumbob Necklace by kumikya

Halter Peplum Shirred Top by aasymcc

Selina Diamond Bracelet by rustys-cc

Taylor Top by serenity

Juliana Bra by serenity

Ocean Bikini by ciao-cc

Belted Bootcut Jeans by simlaughlove

Fallen Angel Wings by kaguya-fox

Dina Hair by daylifesims

Un-Rosaried by deathpoke1qa

Lydia Corset by sentate

Inessa Stockings by sentate

Kayla Necklace by arethabee

Accessory Shirt by solistair

Laney Skirt by arethabee

Na-Ra Garter by trillyke

Giovanna Tights by magbay

Tanya Pumps by mortimergth

Nair Hair by kiarazurk

F Necklace 01 by jarisimcc

F Earrings 01 by jarisimcc

Portia Dress by sentate

Maiden Necklace by serenity

Ayesha Top by sentate

Seqoia Skirt by greenllamas

Emily Wedges by candysims

Boba Tea Hat by joliebean

Glimpse Necklace by joliebean

Alex Top by aharrisxayoshi

Jade Jeans by sentate

Erica Hair by meeeeee

Comfy Oversized Tee by nucrests

(General resources: Nail It! Nails by joliebean, Sweetener Gloss by crypticsim)

#2000 #af #2000 af #lookbook #2000 lookbook #af lookbook #2000 af lookbook

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2000s Lookbook: Erica Bachelor-Kane (Part 1)

Helia Hair by greenllamas

Selina Diamond Bracelet by rustys-cc

Marceline Top by Ikari-sims

Demure Belly Button Piercing by pralinesims

Luna Jeans by peachpitsims

Magnolia Mules by greenllamas

Faith Tee by sentate

Jade Jeans by sentate

Louise Scarf by serenity-cc

Kokoro Top by Saruin (TSR)

Shiloh Hair by okruee

Juicy Tracksuit by ridgeport

Marissa Top by sentate

Brisa Bikini by ciao-cc

Soho Skirt Mini by greenllamas

Platform Sandles 04 by juis-sims

Sinope Bracelets by candysims

Rue Top by cheesehair

Lower Than Ever Skirt by plumberrycc

Cola Necklace by joliebean

Lace Trim Tie Front by goodchillsstudio

Juliana Bra by serenity

Seqoia Skirt by greenllamas

AxA Necklace by aharrisxayoshi

Mhumie Top by greenllamas

Heaven Belly Button Piercing by WisteriaSims (TSR)

Kerosene Skirt by greenllamas

Kate Hair XVII V2 by rusty-cc

Alejandra Dress by sentate

Tanya Pumps by mortimergth

Layla Tee V2 by aharrisxayoshi

Spectacularly Low Jeans by plumberrycc

(General resources: Nail It! Nails by joliebean, Sweetener Gloss by crypticsim)

#lookbook #2000 #2000 af #af lookbook #2000 af lookbook #af

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Kitty Cat Set 😺

Require Cats & Dogs EP for pet objects and GTW for Polaroid

BGC only for deco items

7 new cc | object images taken in game

2k Texture Map

Meshes and textures by me

polycount ranges from 1k to 8k polycount

Available for Sims 3 and Sims 4

download on patreon ♡ (early access)

#2000 #2000 bb #bb

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Suspender Shirts

These were the result of a random thought: lumberjacks! Most of the swatches comprise of plaid but I made sure to include some formal/fancier styles in there.

Comes in 12 different swatches and found in the Button Ups category.

note: the right strap has minor clipping issues for sims with big bellies.

Base Game Compatible.

Dropbox or SimFileShare

Hope you guys like it!

Weiterlesen

#2010 #2010 am #am

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⚡HELLFIRE CLUB TEE’S⚡

I’m obsessed with Eddie Munson and wanted to make his club tee’s for sims.

2 swatches - english | simlish

male & female

custom thumbnails

meshes needed - MALE | FEMALE

Please let me know of any issues, and I hope you enjoy ya hellraisers (¬‿¬)

SIMFILESHARE | PATREON

Continuar lendo

#1980 #1980 af #af #1980 am #am

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Retro Polo

BGC

Found in Polos

Tagged for masc frames (but not gender locked), Everyday, Party, and Hot Weather.

Download Link below the cut!

I had no idea what to name this shirt! I thought about giving it a name-name, (like my Dani Denims and Peter Pants) but I kind of figured it might be better to stay basic and descriptive for people looking for retro clothes. I don't really know what I'm doing, haha.

Anyway, I saw this shirt in a mobile game I was playing and I really liked it and wanted to try playing with fun colors again! I drew upon the swatches I used for my Retro and Proud set, but this time with an emphasis on bright spring/summer colors. There are some more neutral options, too (I feel like I've only dressed one grandpa sim and it was a challenge! Hope this helps).

Also, meet Ace Pace (far left), my newest model! The randomize button really blessed me with his name.

Download (Patreon) Always free, no ads.

#1950 #1950 am #1960 #1960 am #1970 #1970 am #am

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Office Set by Joliebean

In the realm of corporate landscapes, power dressing transcends mere attire—it's a statement of authority, sophistication, and allure. The collection draws inspiration from the enigmatic charm of the modern-day office siren. It embodies the essence of the confident, independent sim who commands attention with their style as they move up their career ladder.

BGC

standalones

10 items

comes in 50 swatches (+ 3\5 patterns on some items)

not allowed for random

custom thumbnails

my TOU

Download the whole collection HERE (Public Release - March, 30)

Grab the free bonus items Ceo Suit and Mary Sue Dress HERE

#2000 #2000 af #af #hair

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Fade Set by Serenity (6 items)

A set of simple, loose-fitting clothes inspired by the 2010s, which will make your girly sims very comfortable 🖤

BGC

Custom thumbnails

T-E

DOWNLOAD (Early access on my Patreon)

Public Release: 03.30

#2010 #2010 af #af

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Heirloom Nursery Set

Set includes:

Crib (converts to coordinating toddler bed as an upgrade)

Toddler Bed

Changing table (base game compatible)

Dresser

High Chair

Rocking Chair

Side Table

Bunny Lamp

Glass baby bottle

Baby Wipes (open and closed versions)

Mushroom Rattle

Includes 5 wood tones and 15 colors. Crib and toddler bed include 40 custom mattress swatches. A lot of sweat and tears went into that toddler mattress.

While thoroughly test, please do let me know if there are any problems.

My forever gratitude to @surely-sims who held my hand the entire way and fixed endless problems for me.

Grab it now (because free) and I hope you enjoy!

dl: patreon / sfs

#bb #1890 bb #1890 #1900 #1900 bb #1910 #1910 bb #1920 #1920 bb #1930 #1930 bb #1940 #1940 bb

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Carrie Hairstyle (2 Versions) by simstrouble

A long wavy side parted hairstyle with pushed-side bangs, influenced by 90s hairstyles ☕

Base Game Compatible

24 Swatches

All LODs, Hat Compatible, All Maps, 8k poly

No Bend Clips found in Hat Category, 30 swatches

Two versions are shown below 👇🏼

Updates, 23rd March 2024: Fixed and updated mesh components, fixed weights, retook previews to reflect mesh changes, and fixed tags.

Download (Patreon, Free) | Instagram | Pinterest

#1990 #1990 hair #hair

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The Soddy

A CC Free Prairie Homestead

Lot size: 40x30 Price: §37,341 Lot type: Residential Location: Biscuit's Bastion, Chestnut Ridge

Homesteading and the settlement of the American west has always been a particular interest of mine and recently I've become very interested in sod houses! I toyed with the idea of recreating one in Sims but never had a good world or assets to work with. When I fell into my little building bender a few weeks ago I realized Chestnut Ridge was perfect for it and promptly hyperfixated.

This home is ideal for a couple or small family just trying to make their way in the prairie of Chestnut Ridge. The house can fit up to three sims and a baby or toddler, perhaps a bit snug for our modern standards but perfectly alright for the nineteenth century. Also comes complete with fertile fields, an empty chicken coop, a slightly decrepit horse barn, and a well stocked root cellar.

More info and download under the cut:

This house is heavily inspired by Prairie Homestead in South Dakota. When I started kicking around the idea of this build I started googling for reference photos and discovered this very cool historic site. I tried to match this build to its real life counterpart more than I usually do, as the interior that they have set up for that house was just so fun and unique feeling. The exterior is inspired by it, but sim lot constraints required more creative license. I highly recommend you look at some photos, it really is such an interesting place.

Sod houses, which were constructed by cutting hunks of the top layer of the grasslands (which were held together by the strong roots of the native grasses) were common throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and began to peter out in the early part of the twentieth century. They weren't the most luxurious accommodations, but did have the virtue of being warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

Unfortunately as the walls were made from the earth, bugs could be an issue and I've given this lot the creepy crawlies bug challenge for ~realism~. It's also off-the-grid, and has a functional root cellar (meaning I put the fridge down there, have fun in thunderstorms).

This lot is fully playtested (might have been the most I've played in a while actually, I wanted to make sure the crib worked). Please please enjoy this build. I know I always say it but this one is actually my favorite, and making this work with the constraints of Sims 4 terrain tools was quite the undertaking and I'm so pleased with it.

If you use it please tag me in any photos, I love seeing what y'all get up to with my builds!!

Gallery ID: antiqueplumbobs

SFS | Google Drive

@publicvanillabuilds @twentiethcenturysims @maxismatchccworld @mmoutfitters

#lot

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Thank you for your support! I have just one more recolor for today.

Fresh Victorian Dollhouse:

Base Game Compatible

16 Swatches

Free/No ads

Find it here: https://simfileshare.net/download/4366060/

More pictures under the break:

Here are all of the swatches. If you're interested in more CC, my basegame buildbuy cc folder can be found here: https://simfileshare.net/folder/206826/

#bb

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[Lonelyboy] TS4 Assassination Mitsuko Fashion Set [Renewal]

This is the renewal of my old CC. :)

From Mitsuko’s 1930s fashion in ‘Assassination’(2015) movie.

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Included contents :

lonelyboy_ts4_Assassination Mitsuko Long Coat [Renewal] (Outfit, 10 swatches, For female)

lonelyboy_ts4_Assassination Mitsuko Cloche Hat [Renewal] (Hat, 10 swatches, For female)

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∥Downloads∥

Patreon ┖ (EARLY ACCESS ~ Become public on Feb. 7. 2024 KST)

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!※! T.O.U

Recoloring my CC is OKAY. But do not include my mesh. And I’ll appreciate if you tag me on your recolor CC post.

Do not Re-upload. DO NOT STEAL MY CC.

#1930 #1930 af #af #1930 hat #hat

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1954 / Slob - A Lookbook

A compagnon piece for my historical makeover video 📺

/ 1. hair - dress / 2. top - jeans / 3. top  / 4. skirt - shoes

/ 5. top / 6. top - shorts - socks / 7. x / 8. x

/ 9. swimsuit / 10. top - shoes / 11. pants / 12. jacket

thanks to @clumsyalienn, @candysims4, @dyoreos, @sentate, @rustys-cc, @plumbobteasociety, @linzlu, @trillyke, @zurkdesign, @madlensims & @earfly.

#1950 #1950 af #af #lookbook #1950 lookbook #af lookbook #1950 af lookbook

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"Pearl" Dress

What started as an idea by @marysims3 that I was helping with, ended up as my first successful frankenmesh, and I'm quite proud of how it turned out! This dress is inspired by the one worn by the titular character of the movie Pearl, but comes with 20 additional swatches for wider use.

available for fem teen to elder

bgc

21 swatches (original red + groovy palette by @myshuuno)

disabled for random

new mesh

DOWNLOAD [sfs]

#1910 #1910 af #af

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Film Grammar for Simmers

What is film grammar?

"Film grammar" refers the unstated "rules" of editing used in movies and TV. Different types of shots have different associations and are used by editors to convey different types of information to the audience. Many of these principles were first described in the early 20th century by Soviet directors, but they're used consistently across genre, medium, and even language: Bollywood musicals, English period dramas, Korean horror movies, and American action blockbusters all use many of the same techniques.

Because these rules are so universal, virtually everyone has some internalized understanding of them. Even if they can’t name the different types of shots or explain how editors use images to construct meaning, the average person can tell when the “rules” are being broken. If you’ve ever thought a movie or episode of TV was confusing without being able to say why, there’s a good chance that there was something off with the editing.

Learning and applying the basics of film grammar can give your story a slicker and more-polished feel, without having to download shaders or spend hours in photoshop. It also has the bonus of enhancing readability by allowing your audience to use their knowledge of film and TV to understand what's happening in your story. You can use it to call attention to significant plot details and avoid introducing confusion through unclear visual language.

Best of all, it doesn't cost a dime.

The basics: types of shots

Shots are the basic building block of film. In Sims storytelling, a single shot is analogous to a single screenshot. In film, different types of shots are distinguished by the position of the camera relative to the subject. There are three big categories of shots, with some variation: long shots (LS), medium shots (MS), and close-ups (CU). This diagram, created by Daniel Chandler and hosted on visual-memory.co.uk illustrates the difference:

Source: The 'Grammar' of Television and Film, Daniel Chandler, visual-memory.co.uk. Link.

In film, scenes typically progress through the different types of shots in sequence: long shot, medium shot, close-up. When a new scene begins and the characters arrive in a new location, we typically begin with a wide establishing shot of the building’s exterior to show the audience where the scene will be taking place. Next comes a long shot of an interior space, which tells the where the characters are positioned relative to one another. The next shot is a medium shot of the characters conversing, and then finally, a close-up as the conversation reaches its emotional or informational climax. Insert shots are used judiciously throughout to establish themes or offer visual exposition.

Here's another visual guide to the different types of shots, illustrated with stills from Disney animated films.

This guide is almost 2,000 words long! To save your dash, I've put the meat of it under the cut.

Long shot and extreme long shots

A long shot (sometimes also called a wide shot) is one where the entire subject (usually a building, person, or group of people) is visible within the frame. The camera is positioned far away from the subject, prioritizing the details of the background over the details of the subject.

One of the most common uses of long shots and extreme long shots are establishing shots. An establishing shot is the first shot in a scene, and it sets the tone for the scene and is intended to give the viewer the information they’ll need to follow the scene: where a scene is taking place, who is in the scene, and where they are positioned in relation to one another. Without an establishing shot, a scene can feel ungrounded or “floaty.” Readers will have a harder time understanding what’s happening in the scene because on some level, they’ll be trying to puzzle out the answers to the who and where questions, distracting them from the most important questions: what is happening and why?

(I actually like to start my scenes with two establishing shots: an environmental shot focusing on the scenery, and then a second shot that establishes the characters and their position within the space.)

Long shots and extreme long shots have other uses, as well. Because the subject is small relative to their surroundings, they have an impersonal effect which can be used for comedy or tragedy.

In Fargo (1996) uses an extreme long shot to visually illustrate the main character’s sense of defeat after failing to secure funding for a business deal.The shot begins with a car in an empty parking lot, and then we see the protagonist make his way up from the bottom of the frame. He is alone in the shot, he is small, and the camera is positioned above him, looking down from a god-like perspective. All of these factors work together to convey his emotional state: he’s small, he’s alone, and in this moment, we are literally looking down on him. This shot effectively conveys how powerless he feels without any dialogue or even showing his face.

The same impersonal effect can also be used for comic purposes. If a character says something stupid or fails to impress other characters, cutting directly from a close-up to a long shot has a visual effect akin to chirping crickets. In this instance, a long shot serves as a visual “wait, what?” and invites the audience to laugh at the character rather than with them.

Medium Shots

Medium shots are “neutral” in filmmaking. Long shots and close-ups convey special meaning in their choice to focus on either the subject or the background, but a medium shot is balanced, giving equal focus to the character and their surroundings. In a medium shot, the character takes up 50% of the frame. They’re typically depicted from the waist-up and the audience can see both their face and hands, allowing the audience to see the character's facial expression and read their body-language, both important for interpreting meaning.

In most movies and TV shows, medium shots are the bread and butter of dialogue-heavy scenes, with close-ups, long shots, and inserts used for punctuation and emphasis. If you’re closely following the conventions of filmmaking, most of your dialogue scenes will be medium shots following the convention of shot-reverse shot:

To keep long conversations from feeling too visually monotonous, consider staging the scene as a walk-and-talk. Having two characters move through a space can add a lot of dynamism and visual interest to a scene that might otherwise feel boring or stiff.

Close Ups

Close-ups are close shots of a character’s face. The camera is positioned relatively near to the subject, showing just their head and shoulders. In a close-up, we don’t see any details of the background or the expressions of other characters.

In film, close-ups are used for emphasis. If a character is experiencing a strong emotion or delivering an important line of dialogue, a close-up underscores the importance of the moment by inviting the audience to focus only on the character and their emotion.

Close-ups don’t necessarily need to focus on the speaker. If the important thing about a line of dialogue is another character’s reaction to it, a close-up of the reaction is more effective than a close-up of the delivery.

One of the most iconic shots in Parasite (2019) is of the protagonist driving his employer around while she sits in the backseat, speaking on the phone. Even though she’s the one speaking, the details of her conversation matter less than the protagonist’s reaction to it. While she chatters obliviously in the background, we focus on the protagonist’s disgruntled, resentful response to her thoughtless words and behavior.

In my opinion, Simblr really overuses close-ups in dialogue. A lot of conversation scenes are framed entirely in close-ups, which has the same effect of highlighting an entire page in a textbook. The reader can’t actually tell what information is important, because the visuals are screaming that everything is important. Overusing close-ups also cuts the viewer off from the character’s body language and prevents them from learning anything about the character via their surroundings.

For example, a scene set in someone’s bedroom is a great opportunity for some subtle characterization—is it tidy or messy? what kind of decor have they chosen? do they have a gaming computer, a guitar, an overflowing bookshelf?—but if the author chooses to use only close-ups, we lose out on a chance to get to know the character via indirect means.

Inserts

An insert shot is when a shot of something other than a character’s face is inserted into a scene. Often, inserts are close-ups of a character’s hands or an object in the background. Insert shots can also be used to show us what a character is looking at or focusing on.

In rom-com The Prince & Me (2004) (see? I don’t just watch crime dramas…) the male lead is in an important meeting. We see him pick up a pen, look down at the papers in front of him, and apparently begin taking notes, but then we cut to an insert shot of his information packet. He’s doodling pictures of sports cars and is entirely disengaged from the conversation. Every other shot in the scene is an establishing shot or a medium shot or a close-up of someone speaking, but this insert gives us insight into the lead’s state of mind: he doesn’t want to be there and he isn’t paying attention.

Insert shots are, in my opinion, also used ineffectively on Simblr. A good insert gives us extra insight into what a character is thinking or focusing on, but a poorly-used insert feels…unfocused. A good insert might focus on pill bottles on a character’s desk to suggest a chemical dependency, on a family picture to suggest duty and loyalty, on a clock to suggest a time constraint, on a pile of dirty laundry or unanswered letters to suggest a character is struggling to keep up with their responsibilities. An ineffective insert shot might focus on the flowers in the background because they’re pretty, on a character’s hands because it seems artsy, on the place settings on a dining table because you spent forever placing each one individually and you’ll be damned if they don’t make it into the scene. These things might be lovely and they might break up a monotonous conversation and they might represent a lot of time and effort, but if they don’t contribute any meaning to a scene, consider cutting or repurposing them.

I want to emphasize: insert shots aren’t bad, but they should be carefully chosen to ensure they’re enhancing the meaning of the scene. Haphazard insert shots are distracting and can interfere with your reader’s ability to understand what is happening and why.

Putting it all together

One of the most basic principles of film theory is the Kuleshov effect, the idea that meaning in film comes from the interaction of two shots in sequence, and not from any single shot by itself. In the prototypical example, cutting from a close-up of a person’s neutral expression to a bowl of soup, children playing, or soldiers in a field suggests hunger, worry, or fear, respectively.

The Kuleshov effect is the essence of visual storytelling in a medium like Simblr. You can elevate your storytelling by thinking not only about each individual shot, but about the way they’ll interact and flow into one another.

Mastering the basics of film grammar is a great (free!) way to take your storytelling to the next level. To learn more, you can find tons of guides and explainers about film grammar for free online, and your local library doubtless has books that explain the same principles and offers additional analysis.

Happy simming!

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Early 2000s Home - Download Here

Hey everyone! I've been really inspired lately by the nostalgic aesthetic pioneered by @awingedllama and I wanted to create a small family home that is set in the early 2000s. It includes three bedrooms and a bathroom. One bedroom decorated for parents, one for a teen or child, and another for an infant.

I only chose appliances and electronics that would make sense for that time period. That means fat TVs, VCRs, old Mac computers, and CD players. I think my favorite part of the house is the carpet with all the stains lol.

This is the first home I'm releasing from a save file project I'm working on for Newcrest. No idea how long it will take but I'm just enjoying building what inspires me. This build includes tons of cc but I've gone very maxis match lately and have used a lot of maxis items that I previously would've ignored, opening up a lot of new ideas for me :). Stay tuned for more.

#lot #2000 lot #2000