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'''You must host your own images. Do not hotlink images.''' Take a look at some of the approved uploads to get an idea of what is needed before a torrent can be approved. | |||
*'''Note:''' Screenshots should be taken in PNG format, at the correct resolution. If the video is anamorphic, make sure screenshots are taken at display aspect ratio and resolution. | |||
*'''Note 2:''' At least 1 shot has to show the subtitles with the style defined in the release. [[Screenshots | Click here]] for more detailed info. | |||
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It is recommended that you use our image hosting server [http://bakashots.me/ BakaSHOTS] as it is the most compatible with our site. Furthermore, we won't have dead screenshots when images are pruned on other hosting sites. To use [http://bakashots.me/ BakaSHOTS] just sign in using your BakaBT account.''' | |||
'''Imgur''' - | If for some reason that doesn't suit you, [http://photobucket.com/ PhotoBucket] is an acceptable alternative. | ||
*'''Note:''' While PhotoBucket does offer free accounts, you must use an account with a purchased subscription. The free accounts will generate a watermark over top all linked images. | |||
===Image Hosts You Shouldn't Use=== | |||
* '''[http://imageshack.us/ ImageShack]''' - Resizes and degrades image quality after an unknown amount of time. Still useful for comments and temporarily uploading images before transferring them to BakaSHOTS. | |||
* '''Imgur''' - According to their "Terms of Service" hotlinking to torrent sites is prohibited. | |||
Latest revision as of 21:36, 20 March 2020
You must host your own images. Do not hotlink images. Take a look at some of the approved uploads to get an idea of what is needed before a torrent can be approved.
- Note: Screenshots should be taken in PNG format, at the correct resolution. If the video is anamorphic, make sure screenshots are taken at display aspect ratio and resolution.
- Note 2: At least 1 shot has to show the subtitles with the style defined in the release. Click here for more detailed info.
It is recommended that you use our image hosting server BakaSHOTS as it is the most compatible with our site. Furthermore, we won't have dead screenshots when images are pruned on other hosting sites. To use BakaSHOTS just sign in using your BakaBT account.
If for some reason that doesn't suit you, PhotoBucket is an acceptable alternative.
- Note: While PhotoBucket does offer free accounts, you must use an account with a purchased subscription. The free accounts will generate a watermark over top all linked images.
Image Hosts You Shouldn't Use
- ImageShack - Resizes and degrades image quality after an unknown amount of time. Still useful for comments and temporarily uploading images before transferring them to BakaSHOTS.
- Imgur - According to their "Terms of Service" hotlinking to torrent sites is prohibited.