Uploading Standards

This article explains the expected upload standards for images, video and audio to the Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen wiki. Having media representations in your article greatly improves the user experience, so every user is encouraged to familiarize themselves with the uploading forum and process. Proper understanding of the upload form ensures that all these files are properly identified and categorized. Make sure to pay attention to the *Licensing* field so that the media is properly attributed to their creator and distributor.

## Uploading Standards

### Image Standards

We understand that not all images can be perfectly captured and any contribution is appreciated, but when you're uploading an image to the wiki, try your best to follow these standards:

All images should be uploaded as .PNG -- this file format is lossless and supports transparency, and standardizing file formats will make it easier for all editors.

**Equipment Images**

These images show what an equipped item looks like *while worn*.

Naming Conventions:

1. Make sure the name *starts with* APP. Note that it is and should be all uppercase. (Short for *Appearance*)
2. If the item is a piece of ARMOR, make sure to end the title with what direction the image was taken from. (E.G: Front, Back, Side). Weapons and shields are typically only captured from the side view, and don't need this suffix UNLESS the weapon/shield has a notable difference in appearance from both sides.
3. Fill out the item's name, mimicking the spacing of the item's name. *Do not* capitalize any part of the name beside the prefix and suffix.

**Special Characters.** If the item's title contains a dash ( - ), replace it with a space (e.g: Keep-Issused = keep issued). If the item's title contains an apostrophe ( ' ) which is not used to indicate possession, simply remove it and leave no space (e.g: Fang of Awet'lo = fang of awetlo, but Wolf's Fang = wolf's fang).

For example, let's say the item is called *Keep-Issued Leather Tunic* and you took the picture from the front. The Equipment Image for this item should be uploaded with the title:

```
APP keep issued leather tunic FRONT
```

**Quality Standards**

Follow these guidelines as close as you can to upload the best possible image you can to the wiki!

1. Set your graphics to the highest level as possible.
2. Set your resolution to the highest level possible.
3. Un-equip any other pieces of equipment to avoid unnecessary clutter.
4. Make sure you have proper lighting, and the equipment isn't obscured by shadows.
5. Zoom in as close as you can to the item. The center of focus should be the image on display; there's no need for a full body shot if the image is for a pair of boots.
6. Take *front*, *back* and *side* shots. Note: This isn't typically necessary for weapons and shields. Use your discretion and decide if an image needs multiple views.
7. **If the equipment is a weapon or shield**: take the image from a side view, this ensures the weapon's full appearance is visible.

**Spell/Ability Icons**

Abilities & Spells will often share the same spell icon across upgrades. Do NOT upload duplicates of the spell icon. If an ability or spell shares an icon with another class ability, do NOT upload a duplicate. Instead, reuse the icon that has already been uploaded for the other class if possible.

**Naming Conventions for Abilities and Spell Icons**

1. The first part of the title should always be the abbreviation of the class to whom the ability belongs and in full caps. The class abbreviations are: CLE, DL, DRU, ENC, MNK, PAL, RNG, ROG, SHA, SUM, WAR, WIZ (Cleric, Dire Lord, Druid, Enchanter, Monk, Paladin, Ranger, Rogue, Shaman, Summoner, Warrior, and Wizard respectively)
2. The title should be in all lowercase, save for the prefix class abbreviation.

For example, lets say you're uploading the spell icon for the Cleric spell "Reithal's Luminous Shield". The title for this file should be:

```
 CLE reithal's luminous shield
```