I actually really respect your decision to keep your dreamsnaps private until you receive your results. That seems the most fair to me and refreshing to know that you do that. Another great video as always!
Thanks! I decided to keep my snaps private when dreamsnaps first kicked off, mostly because I knew I wanted to help others, and I didn't want anybody thinking my achievements were due to an underlying advantage as a creator. I will say, I haven't really seen any *real* or *tangieable* evidence of an advantage for creators who do share their snaps. There are creators much larger than me who share their snaps regularly, and it hasn't seemed to impact their ranking. So, when other creators *do* decide to share their snaps early, it doesn't bother me at all! I just figured, if I want people to *believe* I know what I'm doing, I need to prove myself. I need to prove that my position as a creator has not impacted my ability to create snaps or rank high consistently. I also rather enjoy revealing my submission after getting results. It's fun and carries an element of surprise/intrigue! 😁
I do this too! There’s so many groups on social media that everyone is posting theirs before voting and complaining about people “copying” them. I’d just much rather wait to post until after
As a lover of Dreamsnaps I was continuously disappointed in my score. I would put hours into decorating the scene and even having a back story for the 'snap, only to get 900 or getting overly excited upon receiving 2500 moonstones. I don't like to share my work or take directional advice on my dreamsnaps in a public forum (I salute those that are brave enough to do so) Implementing the guidelines Probably_Senpai shares in this video I now consistently receive 4000 moonstones week after week. The research and talent and time put into this video is evident and sharing it freely is mind blowing.
You're too kind! Sharing it freely was always the goal! 😁 One of the most exciting things about learning is the opportunity to teach and share. Cheers!
As a professional watercolor artist (and experienced photographer) IRL, these tips are very well researched and highly valued by professional creative people. The concepts of “perspective”, the “golden hour” and color autonomy have been used by master artists for hundreds of years. They are not “tricks”, but deeply ingrained into humans and the visuals they finding pleasing. It’s part science and part art. Very deep stuff here, Senpai. Loved it!
@wendyetherington7493 Thank you, Wendy! I'm very glad you appreciate the thought that went into this guide! It took quite a while to put together, but I feel it was well worth the effort in the end. I've never worked as a professional photographer, but I do dabble in it as a hobby, and I really enjoy it. 😁
All these comments are just reviews and testimonials for Probably Senpai’s tips and I’m here to add my five star review! I just started playing Disney Dreamlight Valley and I had only entered one Dreamsnap before watching this video. I was a little worried because, as a new player, I didn’t have a huge range of items or beautifully decorated biomes. But I followed these tips the best I could, and the first week I got 2,500 moonstones and every week after that I’ve been awarded 4,000!!! Still absolutely shocked when I see my rewards. This is, hands down, the BEST guide to Dreamsnaps. Thank you Probably Senpai! Now I can actually buy what I want in the Premium Shop!
Ever since I discovered Senpai's Iron Ore video and finding that it works, I have had full trust in him when it comes to DDV advice and how to play the game to the full extent. As part of his Twitch community and watch his videos regularly, I have learned so much about DreamSnaps and it truly does work. He has been consistent with getting 4k moonstones but he also makes sure he is proud of his submission every week. Thank you so much for this Senpai!! 💕💕 Truly amazing work and love what you do to help us maximize our enjoyment for the game! ✨💕✨
I have gotten ranks of 6 and 14, and I definitely wouldn't have known what to highlight if not for Senpai's tips that I have learned throughout the past couple of months! I only started playing this past November
This is THE MOST comprehensive look at not only Dreamsnaps, but the camera as well! Thank you for taking the time!! As a day1 founder, I found this extremely helpful; it either validates, or changes certain things, and all of it was clutch!
@geezygee You're very welcome, and yes, concerning high value items, it was quite the revelation! My community and I actually discovered this a few months back, but we had to do a ton of testing before labeling it as a fact. High value items are at the root of everything!
I'm so glad to be a part of Senpais community. The guidance from Senpai really has given me more consistent results. I have loved watching all the background science that went behind making this amazing video. 🎉🎉🎉
I've been doing dreamsnaps since they began and while I've been able get 4k on a regular basis, my streaks never lasted long, even though I was being consistent in how i made my snaps. Then I learned all about the tags system from you in your streams and that changed everything. I've been able to get up to a 14 4k streak and my ranking has even reached under 100, with the lower rankings averaging between 500-1k. Thank you so much for all of your hard work in streams and in your RUclips videos. Always so informative and you explain everything very clearly. This video is fantastic! A much needed guide to dreamsnaps, camera use, good composition. It's a video that can really help a wide range of players in many ways. Thank you so much for all of your hard work & dedication. It's greatly appreciated!
Ever since I started following your advice I started getting 4K more consistently and have gotten a ranking in the top 1000 multiple times and even earned a few ranks in the top 100. - Thank you Senpai
thank you senpai for taking the time to create this guide!! i have learned so much from your tips and have been consistently getting 4000 moonstones after following your advice & using the tags correctly! before knowing the info about the tags i was only getting 900-1200 moonstones because i was never using the suggested tags, now that i use them im getting my 4k moonstones!!
1st: I’ve always loved that Senpai doesn’t use his platform to game the DreamSnaps comp. He keeps it a secret and keeps it fair. I love that. 2nd: HOW DID I NOT KNOW THE THIRD CAMERA SETTING IS FREE CONTROL?!?! I just thought it was a behind shot 😭😅
Thank you! Also, I'm happy to hear you learned something new from the video! Free control can be a game changer! I just wish they gave us a bit more control of the angles in the "free control" mode! 🙃
I haven't been playing DDLV for long, but completed the game quickly and wanted to try dreamsnaps but I didn't feel I had the imagination to do well, then I found Senpai! With his tips, tricks and advice from videos and twitch streams, out of the 3 I've submitted that have had there rewards processed, I've made 4k moonstones for 2 of these 1.5k for my first ever dreamsnap isn't to bad either! Senpai really has helped me achieve this and for that I'd like to thank you ❤️
I just wanted to say a huge thank you for sharing all of these awesome tips. Up until now, I have scored 300, 600 and the occasional 900. Today, after using tips learned in your video, I just earned my first 4000 moonstones!! I’m so excited.
We very much appreciate all your hard work in helping us to better dreamsnaps.❤ Also love the fact that you have animal crossing music in there sometimes too, lol.😍
I got 900 moonstones for the first time after watching this video!! I know it’s not the 4000, but I’ve only ever gotten 300 before, so baby steps haha. these tips have made DreamSnaps way less confusing, thank you!!
Of course! What's the fun in learning all about dreamsnaps if I can't share that with others! It's my goal to make my content not only entertaining but rewarding! I want us all in the top 10% of dreamsnaps!
My wife and I finally got our very first 4000 Moonstone reward! We always put a lot of effort into our Dreamsnaps and before this the most we ever got was 1500 Moonstones. I’m a former pro photographer so the first sections of this video were in my wheelhouse. (PS- the freestyle camera option has some very frustrating limitations, mainly the forced downward angle that won’t allow you to include higher background objects). But the last segment of this video and about high value items was extremely helpful and eye-opening. I’ve been absolutely puzzled why so many low-effort photos (some very low effort) keep showing up in the voting feed. Thank you for doing the research and sharing the results with us!
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Also, you're right about "free control!" The "free control" mode has some very frustrating limitations and I hope they update it one day. Though, as mentioned in the video, it does offer some great utility. The limitations on "free control" are why I consider portrait mode to be the most reliable.
This is a very helpful video on dreamsnaps. However, could you do an in depth video of the camera only? I understand why you did not do that in this dreamsnaps overview but I feel certain a lot of us would very much appreciate a video that discusses in detail each camera mode, zooming in and out, etc. In other words give us a discussion that assumes we need a "camera for dummies" video which I think a lot of us probably do! You always get high scores on yours; they look so good. Thanks so much!
Hey Meg! This was already something I was considering while making this video! There were so many other camera utility topics I wanted to cover here but couldn't! I have some other tutorials I'd like to get out first, but I would love to release a full camera guide!
Omg I have learnt sooo much from this video. Lately I have found dreamsnaps to be super challenging and cannot seem to get a higher rank. Thank you so much for this video and I think it is by far the best video you have released to date.
For tip #9, specifically when more than one character you want to include are indoors. In the map, you can toggle characters on or off, just use that feature to boot them out of the shop/house/restaurant.
You're welcome! I'm excited to get some much needed rest on Sunday! It's been a busy few weeks, and with the Mulan update around the corner, we'll have a lot to cover! I hope you have a great weekend as well! 😁
After I started hanging out in the streams I learned a lot and finally managed to get 4k moonstones! I am now looking forward to apply these tips to my next dreamsnap and get back on my streak. Thank you for your hard work! - Shawty
Congrats on the 4K! I have no doubt you'll get things dialed in and land a consistent streak in the upper ranks. Once you have the knowledge of the dreamsnaps system, all that's left is practice, patience, and persistence! You got this! Thanks again for being a part of the stream family!
You were right this was WELL worth the wait. Thank you for all the hard work. I have been inspired again and am excited to try some of these tips in my dreamsnaps!
I was hoping that would be the sentiment! My community has wanted me to drop a dreamsnap guide for quite a while, but I wanted everything to be perfect. This was a huge passion project so it makes me very happy to see it being well received. Thank you for the kind words and good luck in your dreamsnap challenges!
I would love to watch a deep dive into the camera functions and how they can be beneficial. I don’t use them much because I’ve never made a scene myself where I thought it looks better. But when other people use them well I’m always impressed! I just can’t seem to figure out when to use a particular camera function to enhance my dreamsnaps.
I've had a few people request an in-depth look at the camera tool! It's definitely a topic that's on my radar as it's such a vital tool in dreamsnaps! I have a few other guides and tutorials lined up but I would love to work on this soon!
There is no doubt I would've taken forever to improve in dreamsnaps, if it weren't for your help!! I went from a consistent rank of 10k+ to a consistent top 1,000!! I've been on a 4k moonstones streak ever since!! (aside from one or two 2500😅) I can't thank you enough for all the free moonstones you've helped me earn senpai 🙏 Ps, all hail dreamlight daddy
Out of 42 Dreamsnaps I've entered, I've won 4K on 37 of them. It's definitely been a learning process, and I've gotten frustrated so many times because I'm one of the gamers who suffers from crashing issues. I actually notified Gameloft Aug. 2023, and their response wasn't helpful. But I wanted to thank you personally for this awesome video. This should be required for new players, and I will definitely recommend it whenever I can. I only gave my background to say that even though I regularly receive 4K Moonstones I learned things on your video that I didn't know. I've often wondered why I can't rank higher. The highest I ever rank is in the top 300-400. I feel so excited that with your knowledge, I can finally perform stronger. So thank you so much, and I subscribed to your channel so I can learn even more. I appreciate you so much!
Thank you so much for the comment and for subscribing to the channel! Considering you have such an impressive history with dreamsnaps submissions, I feel certain that you'll be able to push even higher in the ranks! I can't take all the credit for the information in this video. It was very much a community effort! Without a large pool of players to work with, I would not have been capable of putting this all together. Thanks again for the sub! Welcome to the fam!
Appreciate the time and effort. 😊 I'll just add that looking up 'the rule of thirds' in photography may be helpful in creating a vignette that's attractive but also makes sense (to your brain). Also want to add that despite certain apps making everything into a square, human eyes are designed to see in LANDSCAPE 😊
Thank you so much for your video!! I watched all of it and feel like I’m studying as a student. Dreamsnaps used to be intimidating and not fun at all for me, but now I look forward to it realizing it’s potential. I just got my first 4k moonstones last week and am excited for submitting future ones.
You're very welcome! 😁 Congrats on your first 4K! I'm thrilled you enjoyed the video and even more so that you're becoming comfortable with dreamsnaps! Dreamsnaps are great, but it can be disheartening and even intimidating with the ranking system. Though, as they say, knowledge is power! With the right know-how, you can enter dreamsnaps with confidence and truly enjoy the process! Best of luck on your future challenges, and keep up the great work! 🙏
Since following your tips I have been reaching 4k almost constantly, and I also learn new things every day on your streams! never stops to amaze me. Thank you so much Senpai for your generosity and your love for sharing! amazing video, even more than usual :)
I love the video !! I took a break from dreamlight valley for a long time and when I got back into it I found you again and I was not doing well on dreamsnaps 🤣 then your advice made me get 4,000 3x in a row . Thanks for all you do for us (mamagoose)
You're very welcome 🙏 I'm so happy to hear you've been performing strong with your dreamsnaps! It's a great time to stash some Moonstones! I think we're going to see some amazing new premium items with the Mulan update! Cheers!
Thank you for another great video with amazing advice! Since I joined your community on Twitch and listen to your advice I have consistently earned 4K. Thank you for going out of your way to make such a beautifully edited video to help the community !
Thank you, Sarah! I poured a lot of love into this video. Dreamsnap is a topic I'm very passionate about. It's my favorite thing about DDLV! I wanted the quality of this video to reflect that. I also wanted the video to be enjoyable for you all, even though most of my friends from the stream already knew almost all of my tips! I'm glad you appreciated the work that went into this project!
Thank you! I'm happy you picked up something new in the tutorial! Trapping companions can be so useful because they can be such a pain to work with! 🙃 It surprised me when I learned I could trap ravens. Even though they can fly, they're not immune to the good old rock trap. 😂 If you take a peak at my fur feather and scales submission in this video (the one with the glowing heart between the avatar and choco croc) you'll see a pink whimsical racoon and a pink whimsical squirrel that I trapped with some Xmas plates!
Thank you for the well thought out tips! Very helpful! One question: Could you do a tutorial on the fireworks? They really make a dreamsnap pop, but I don’t know how to position them, where they look best, how to keep them going long enough to capture them, etc. Yours always look so good!!
OMG I learned so much! Thank you so much. I used to get 4000 moonstones consistently and now I flux between 1200 to 2500 and could t figure out what I was doing wrong. I was using the DreamLight furniture choices wrong. I just picked what I wanted without realizing that the top ones are the most important. I also enlarge my photo when deciding if I want to submit it as I play on the switch which the photos seem darker. I will change how I do a lot of things and take a fresh look at how I choose my items and everything else. I lost my joy but now I’m re-inspired to try again using your great information. Thx so much 😊 You are the best one on explaining everything!! ❤
Incredible information here to help with these Dreamsnaps! I've been struggling still, to get decent scores even though I try really hard every week. I'm excited to take these tips and hopfully do better next week. Great video!
You got this! The important thing is that you're not only trying, but going out of your way to learn more! I have no doubt that you'll carve out your own place in the upper ranks of dreamsnaps in no time! Best of luck in your challenges!
I’ve always appreciated and respected the withholding of submission until voting closes. I’ve been busy with the starpath and festival but this has inspired me to get my camera back out ❤
These tips throughout the months/years of watching you play, has helped me tremendously!! Thank you so much for doing all the research and sharing with us ♥️
Even as a veteran myself, I am often learning new things with the help of my community! Without them, I would have never been able to put this all together! Dreamlight Valley is a surprisingly deep game with several hidden mechanics. It never fails to amaze me just how many factors and variables are at play in this seemingly "simple" lifesim. Thank you for the kind words!
This is an incredible video. Thank you for putting in so much time and effort into it. I have learned so much from you. My dreamssnaps have become more successful since I started listening to your tips and advice. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
You're very welcome! Thank you for all the praise and support you show me as a creator! I wouldn't be able to make content like this without you! Cheers!
I really regret purchasing this game for switch. I feel you can do so much more with pc. Seems like decorating is so difficult and posing lacks. Thanks for the tutorial Senpai!🎉
I mean... any game is better on PC compared to a Switch. 😅 That said, posing is actually the same across all platforms. It just looks better due to high graphic presets. The only differences between Switch and PC are the item limit, adjustable graphics, and the ability to play on the mouse and keyboard (instead of just controller). As far as Dreamsnaps go, we have several Nintendo Switch players in our Discord who get into the top 100 ranks every week. I personally know a few Switch players who out rank nearly 90% of PC players. I recommend being more active in Discord servers if you can and paying close attention to just how often Switch players appear in the top 1000. (It's a surprisingly high amount...) Anyway, thanks for watching and your welcome for the tutorial!
@Probably_Senpai yeah I think your right about games appearing better on pc as well as easier due to control. I have seen some people who have awesome dreamsnaps on switch though, but I'm seriously considering getting dlv for my pc as well. Think I'd enjoy decorating as well as dreamsnaps, still playing on switch but have both. Thanks for responding as well as your input, everything helps 👍 😀
@RhondaRose5 If you do get it on PC, you won't have to start over! You can load your Switch Valley thanks to the cloud save mechanic. So you can keep all your progress and enjoy the PC experience. You may already be aware of this but I wanted to share just incase! 😁
truly, truly an amazing video! thank u for all the info and the effort on making this video really entertaining with all the images/examples/cinematics as you were talking, its very much appreciated!! already gave u a like, SOOO very much deserved!!
Thanks - from Australia - for a fantastically informative video that I’ll be coming back to again and again! Also, your valley looks absolutely stunning, do you have a walkthrough?
Hey there! 👋 I do, but it's rather old! It's from 11 months ago and it's linked in the video description. I'm going to publish a full "silent" walk through very soon!
Great video and tips senpai ❤ I often got 4k results but after focusing more on tags/high value items I was able to break into top 100 and higher consistently. Agree I wish we could get rid of the tag system but until then I want my snaps to get the ranks on par with other similar snaps and that means doing your tip #10
Yeah, it would be really nice to have full creative freedom for dreamsnaps. Though, it's not all bad. The current system forces me out of my comfort zone a lot by making me use things that I may not want to use. Finding a way to make a scene or an outfit with these limitations adds a fun and challenging element to the game. Though... I would still prefer total creative freedom. 😅
Yeah it's normally not too bad. I find it more restrictive for some outfit challenges. Would definitely prefer more creative freedom to just meet the theme without worrying about tags
Great video Senpai! I took noted hehe I keep scoring in the 40%, hopefully playing with lighting and foreground items will help! Your video editing, concept and tips are AMAZING here btw!
Thank you! This is a topic I am very passionate about so I wanted the video to reflect that! I'm glad you found the video informative and entertaining!
I was already consistently earning 4k using other youtuber's advice. When I started following Senpai's guidance (esp. tip 10), I noticed that I started scoring in the top 500 consistently, and even got a top 100 submission!
Thank you! Large project like this can be so demanding and time consuming. It definitely limits the amount of content I'm able to produce. I'll have more videos for you all very soon! Especially with Mulan on the horizon!
Thanks Kristin! I put a lot of love and care in this one! It's a topic I have a lot of passion for and I wanted the video to reflect that! I'm also always looking for new ways to make my videos entertaining and enjoyable to watch! The years of editing have been paying off and I must say, I'm very proud of this one. Of course, none of this would be possible without this community and all of the support and kindness you offer. Thanks for everything you do and for always being a great friend! ❤
Thank you so much! Dreamsnaps are my favorite part of DDLV, so this was a huge passion project for me. I'm so pleased with how this video turned out and even more elated that you all enjoyed it as much as you did! 😁
Thanks for such a fabulous video! I want to say thank you so much! I have learned so much from you! I took what I learned from you and have gotten 4k moonstones for the past 20 weeks! 2 of which were in the top 100! Again thanks Senpai!! ❤❤❤
20 weeks! You're crushing it! That's incredible! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I wouldn't have been able to make it without you all! I'm thankful you and your sister found our community. Keep up the great snaps, and I'll see you in the next stream/video! 😁
@sailorswifty836 Tip #10 is the primary reason most "good" dreamsnaps fail. Do your best to use as many high value items as possible in your next submission, and you'll get results. 😁
That's great to hear! I'm happy the advice has been put to great use! Keep it up! It's a great time to stash some Moonstones as I'm sure Mulan's update will bring some AMAZING new premium items! 😁
Hey Jamie! 👋 I'm confident that you can carve out a permanent spot in the upper ranks and get a consistent 4K considering how creative you are. This week's challenge "dreamlight market" will be interesting. There are SO many high value items available for this one, so I think most players (even players who are unaware of the value system) will get good visibility. I've been so busy on this video, so I haven't even started my submission yet, but I have some fun ideas. I'm going to start it on my day off tomorrow! Now would be a GREAT time to apply the information in this video and stockpile some Moonstones. I'm expecting some AWESOME premium stuff from the Mulan update. Imagine Chinese imperial palaces as premium homes! Or Hanfus for our avatars! I'm really excited to see what kind of decor will be arriving with Mulan as I'm such a sucker for "eastern" culture and architecture!
I was consistently getting 4000 moonstones on every dream snaps and I mean for almost a full year then the last two or three updates came along where I could not move my camera and I’m lucky to get 1200. I adhere to all of the topics they want me to use and it’s a very visually pleasing dream snap and I cannot use the camera the right wayto get my 4000 moonstones again.
I feel like when spending time setting up the photo, you get a lot more return for your time if you work on basic composition rather than fussing over stuff. Like you can spend hours trying to get the perfect pose, and that will give only minor improvements compared to like building out the background.
I typically do things in this order: Choose where I want to take the photo > choose my angle > decorate everything > bring villagers or companions in if needed > snap photo. I don't know why a player would be worried about a "pose" if they haven't finished decorating... Also, I'm slightly confused about what you said about "hours trying to catch the perfect pose" as it only takes a few seconds to capture a pose? Were you actually referring to villager animations? Because, that's only necessary if you're using it for a "wow factor" and it doesn't take hours. 😂 Took me all of 10 minutes to get the Scrooge coin flip.
@@Probably_Senpai I said pose but I guess I mean more like minor angle or placement adjustments. Like, "oh this foreground flower would look better if I move it an inch to left." Or "Oh I can see this house better over my shoulder if I stand slightly to the right." That can improve a photo but it is easy to waste a lot of time nitpicking over very minor details that probably will not effect your score.
@Lilitha11 So you're talking about composition? The placement of elements within your submission? 👁👄👁 Making sure elements are arranged properly and making sure a photo has good balance can most certainly improve your rank... 😅 Most dreamsnaps I see that focus entirely on the background don't get 4K. Foreground, midground, and back ground are all equally important... and the way you arrange elements determines how effective they are. That said... I agree that spending hours moving one thing around isn't the best use of time.
@@Probably_Senpai I am specifically talking about fussing over minor things at the expensive of the overall image. It is easy to get distracted by one cool effect, or interesting item, or idea you have and spend a lot of time fussing around just one item(or character or whatever). Then you don't have any time to work on anything else. I mean if you have the time you should adjust things, and that is also part of the fun. I am just saying the overall composition is normally more important than any single element. So don't like, spend 6 hours on the background, and then 30 seconds on the foreground because you ran out of time. Basically, don't tunnel vision on one thing and try to have a well balanced composition. I am not saying, you shouldn't have any attention to detail. I am just saying improving the overall composition usually gives better results than focusing on one very specific thing.
@Lilitha11 Yeah, like I stated in the previous reply, I agree with that sentiment. Spending hours moving around or focusing on one thing isn't the most efficient use of your time. Though, it also kind of depends on what that element is and why the player thinks it's so important. It all comes down to doing the most with the time you have or are willing to spend on a submission. I agree that it's always better to focus on the bigger picture rather than get too caught up in a minor detail. This was also addressed in the video when I spoke on "overworking" a dreamsnap. Even if everything else is already perfect, getting caught up on getting some other "small" detail just right can actually lead to you losing a better submission.
My best was treasure trove I ranked 51, I made my character look like the genie on a blue carpet with treasure in the surroundings. think the carpet upped my score
There are several ways to do this. You can use items like the Coco stage, Ursula Stage, or Bonfire to "summon villagers" with your camera... Or you can do it the hard way. Step one. Ask a villager to hang out. Step Two. Bring them to whatever biome you want them in. Step 3. Trap them there with fences or items they can't walk through. Step 4. Repeat this process with as many villagers as necessary.
I have a couple of questions, if you don't mind. You referred to the Switch as an older platform that won't blur the background (if I remember correctly). I have the newest/larger version of Switch, so does that issue continue from the original blue/red Switch? Secondly, I just took the photo for the marketplace challenge. I "hung out" with Mirabel, but she never released butterflies, no matter which camera setting I used. Thank you for your helpful videos, I enjoy them immensely. I've only been doing dreamsnaps for a couple of months, so I appreciate your tips. I learned just from watching your parade of dreamsnaps. 😊
Hey Steen! I'd be more than happy to answer your questions! First, concerning the Nintendo Switch it doesn't matter which version of the Switch you have or how recent it came out. It's still an older platform. A brand-new Switch has the same processor, same RAM, and same capabilities as all of the other Switch platforms. The only thing that has changed with the Switch over the last several years is the screen. Switching from LCD to OLED. Though, the platforms performance has not been improved. Eventually, Nintendo will release the Switch 2 or Switch Pro which is supposed to have better hardware and processing potential. Second, the reason Mirabel won't do the animation is quite simple! Villagers you hang out with WILL NOT do any animations (except for selfie animations) if you are hanging out with them! If you want to capture a photo of Mirabel with her butterfly animation you will need to hang out with her, bring her to the photo shoot sight, trap her with items she can't walk through, and tell her "Let's hang out later" Once you are no longer hanging out with her, she will passively and randomly perform her animations. A tip for trapping villagers, anything you can't walk through yourself, a villager also can't walkthrough. You can use rocks, decor, and even small plants to trap villagers. I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions!
I can tell you right now that they have a problem, a glitch which they have not fixed. When I tried to zoom in or out on my dream snap or change the perspective, it won’t do it. My dream snap is locked to the exact position that I opened up my camera to.this has been going on for the last two or three updates once in a while and I mean only once did it unlock my camera so I could move it around.
I have that glitch on PS4. It locks after accessing Furniture/Clothing/Inventory (mostly Furniture mode). The only way I can get it to unlock is a complete console restart (just closing and reopening the game doesn’t work). The problem is that it will just lock again after accessing furniture mode. I do my best to decorate and then restart to use my camera for the dreamsnap. It’s definitely not ideal.
This bug can occur on all platforms. It happens to me all the time. I'm hoping it gets patched with the Mulan update. If you restart your game, it will resolve this issue. It's annoying but that's the only work around I've found for now.
The people who just do the whole "puts the top high value items in the snap and call it day"...I typically don't vote for their snap. I just don't find them appealing. I have had instances where there were two of those snaps put together for me to vote for I just skip them if they don't appeal to me. I feel it's just lazy lol Of course, I'm not talking about the people who have just started or just don't have the items to do the snap but I find that generally those people do put in more effort than just putting in four high value items.
What are the thing that still happening is there are what appears to be a bare spot in my dreams snap where I should be able to play something but it shows red like something is there. And there is nothing around there. That would take up that space.I’m getting disgusted with dream snaps and I think this game should fix itself ASAP. Start working on all the glitches and make them really done.
I'm still uncertain if decor/ furniture items work towards high value items in a wardrobe challenge to get more views or not...? And vice versa. Anyone know? 😊
It depends on the angle, as discussed in the video. If you capture the setting sun, it does make several elements of the photo hard to see. However, if you face your camera AWAY from the setting sun it actually makes the photos way easier to see. (A good example of this would be the Savanna style submission in this video. It was the dreamsnap featuring Simba and Nala. It was taken during the golden hours, and it got rank 15. Very easy to see.)
I actually really respect your decision to keep your dreamsnaps private until you receive your results. That seems the most fair to me and refreshing to know that you do that. Another great video as always!
Thanks! I decided to keep my snaps private when dreamsnaps first kicked off, mostly because I knew I wanted to help others, and I didn't want anybody thinking my achievements were due to an underlying advantage as a creator.
I will say, I haven't really seen any *real* or *tangieable* evidence of an advantage for creators who do share their snaps. There are creators much larger than me who share their snaps regularly, and it hasn't seemed to impact their ranking.
So, when other creators *do* decide to share their snaps early, it doesn't bother me at all!
I just figured, if I want people to *believe* I know what I'm doing, I need to prove myself. I need to prove that my position as a creator has not impacted my ability to create snaps or rank high consistently.
I also rather enjoy revealing my submission after getting results. It's fun and carries an element of surprise/intrigue! 😁
I do this too! There’s so many groups on social media that everyone is posting theirs before voting and complaining about people “copying” them. I’d just much rather wait to post until after
As a lover of Dreamsnaps I was continuously disappointed in my score. I would put hours into decorating the scene and even having a back story for the 'snap, only to get 900 or getting overly excited upon receiving 2500 moonstones. I don't like to share my work or take directional advice on my dreamsnaps in a public forum (I salute those that are brave enough to do so) Implementing the guidelines Probably_Senpai shares in this video I now consistently receive 4000 moonstones week after week.
The research and talent and time put into this video is evident and sharing it freely is mind blowing.
You're too kind! Sharing it freely was always the goal! 😁
One of the most exciting things about learning is the opportunity to teach and share. Cheers!
As a professional watercolor artist (and experienced photographer) IRL, these tips are very well researched and highly valued by professional creative people. The concepts of “perspective”, the “golden hour” and color autonomy have been used by master artists for hundreds of years. They are not “tricks”, but deeply ingrained into humans and the visuals they finding pleasing. It’s part science and part art. Very deep stuff here, Senpai. Loved it!
@wendyetherington7493 Thank you, Wendy! I'm very glad you appreciate the thought that went into this guide! It took quite a while to put together, but I feel it was well worth the effort in the end.
I've never worked as a professional photographer, but I do dabble in it as a hobby, and I really enjoy it. 😁
also the editing in this video?? ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, YOU DID THAT 👏🏻👏🏻
This topic was special to me, so I gave it my best!
This method works- I used Senpai’s advice and now I consistently get 4k moonstones each week. Worth watching!
Thanks for sharing and for always hanging in the streams, BCrip! Hope you enjoyed the video!
All these comments are just reviews and testimonials for Probably Senpai’s tips and I’m here to add my five star review! I just started playing Disney Dreamlight Valley and I had only entered one Dreamsnap before watching this video. I was a little worried because, as a new player, I didn’t have a huge range of items or beautifully decorated biomes. But I followed these tips the best I could, and the first week I got 2,500 moonstones and every week after that I’ve been awarded 4,000!!! Still absolutely shocked when I see my rewards. This is, hands down, the BEST guide to Dreamsnaps. Thank you Probably Senpai! Now I can actually buy what I want in the Premium Shop!
Thank you so much for this video! I implemented your suggestions and just got my first 4K moonstone submission!
SO happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing and best of luck on all your future submission!
Ever since I discovered Senpai's Iron Ore video and finding that it works, I have had full trust in him when it comes to DDV advice and how to play the game to the full extent. As part of his Twitch community and watch his videos regularly, I have learned so much about DreamSnaps and it truly does work. He has been consistent with getting 4k moonstones but he also makes sure he is proud of his submission every week.
Thank you so much for this Senpai!! 💕💕 Truly amazing work and love what you do to help us maximize our enjoyment for the game! ✨💕✨
I have gotten ranks of 6 and 14, and I definitely wouldn't have known what to highlight if not for Senpai's tips that I have learned throughout the past couple of months! I only started playing this past November
@@tombseyer Incredible ranks! My highest rank is 15! I look forward to seeing you in the top 5 for one of these challenges! 😁
This is THE MOST comprehensive look at not only Dreamsnaps, but the camera as well! Thank you for taking the time!! As a day1 founder, I found this extremely helpful; it either validates, or changes certain things, and all of it was clutch!
Also, my mind was blown by tip 10 - WHAT?!?! the top items, THIS ENTIRE TIME?! 🤯🤯🤯🤯
@geezygee You're very welcome, and yes, concerning high value items, it was quite the revelation! My community and I actually discovered this a few months back, but we had to do a ton of testing before labeling it as a fact. High value items are at the root of everything!
I'm so glad to be a part of Senpais community. The guidance from Senpai really has given me more consistent results. I have loved watching all the background science that went behind making this amazing video. 🎉🎉🎉
It's certainly been a long process! Feels great finally having it posted! I appreciate the praise and we're very happy to have you!
I've been doing dreamsnaps since they began and while I've been able get 4k on a regular basis, my streaks never lasted long, even though I was being consistent in how i made my snaps. Then I learned all about the tags system from you in your streams and that changed everything. I've been able to get up to a 14 4k streak and my ranking has even reached under 100, with the lower rankings averaging between 500-1k. Thank you so much for all of your hard work in streams and in your RUclips videos. Always so informative and you explain everything very clearly. This video is fantastic! A much needed guide to dreamsnaps, camera use, good composition. It's a video that can really help a wide range of players in many ways. Thank you so much for all of your hard work & dedication. It's greatly appreciated!
Ever since I started following your advice I started getting 4K more consistently and have gotten a ranking in the top 1000 multiple times and even earned a few ranks in the top 100. - Thank you Senpai
thank you senpai for taking the time to create this guide!!
i have learned so much from your tips and have been consistently getting 4000 moonstones after following your advice & using the tags correctly! before knowing the info about the tags i was only getting 900-1200 moonstones because i was never using the suggested tags, now that i use them im getting my 4k moonstones!!
1st: I’ve always loved that Senpai doesn’t use his platform to game the DreamSnaps comp. He keeps it a secret and keeps it fair. I love that. 2nd: HOW DID I NOT KNOW THE THIRD CAMERA SETTING IS FREE CONTROL?!?! I just thought it was a behind shot 😭😅
Thank you! Also, I'm happy to hear you learned something new from the video! Free control can be a game changer! I just wish they gave us a bit more control of the angles in the "free control" mode! 🙃
I haven't been playing DDLV for long, but completed the game quickly and wanted to try dreamsnaps but I didn't feel I had the imagination to do well, then I found Senpai! With his tips, tricks and advice from videos and twitch streams, out of the 3 I've submitted that have had there rewards processed, I've made 4k moonstones for 2 of these 1.5k for my first ever dreamsnap isn't to bad either! Senpai really has helped me achieve this and for that I'd like to thank you ❤️
I just wanted to say a huge thank you for sharing all of these awesome tips. Up until now, I have scored 300, 600 and the occasional 900. Today, after using tips learned in your video, I just earned my first 4000 moonstones!! I’m so excited.
Learning about how the tag system works from you helped me up my dreamsnaps game and now I get 4k every week!
You've been crushing it! Every week, you're sharing your amazing ranks, and I love seeing it!
We very much appreciate all your hard work in helping us to better dreamsnaps.❤
Also love the fact that you have animal crossing music in there sometimes too, lol.😍
Haha I love the Animal Crossing music. 😅
I got 900 moonstones for the first time after watching this video!! I know it’s not the 4000, but I’ve only ever gotten 300 before, so baby steps haha. these tips have made DreamSnaps way less confusing, thank you!!
Listening to the many streams and tips you've provided the community with dreamsnaps I have been able to make some truly stunning pictures
Of course! What's the fun in learning all about dreamsnaps if I can't share that with others! It's my goal to make my content not only entertaining but rewarding! I want us all in the top 10% of dreamsnaps!
My wife and I finally got our very first 4000 Moonstone reward! We always put a lot of effort into our Dreamsnaps and before this the most we ever got was 1500 Moonstones. I’m a former pro photographer so the first sections of this video were in my wheelhouse. (PS- the freestyle camera option has some very frustrating limitations, mainly the forced downward angle that won’t allow you to include higher background objects). But the last segment of this video and about high value items was extremely helpful and eye-opening. I’ve been absolutely puzzled why so many low-effort photos (some very low effort) keep showing up in the voting feed. Thank you for doing the research and sharing the results with us!
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Also, you're right about "free control!" The "free control" mode has some very frustrating limitations and I hope they update it one day. Though, as mentioned in the video, it does offer some great utility. The limitations on "free control" are why I consider portrait mode to be the most reliable.
This is a very helpful video on dreamsnaps. However, could you do an in depth video of the camera only? I understand why you did not do that in this dreamsnaps overview but I feel certain a lot of us would very much appreciate a video that discusses in detail each camera mode, zooming in and out, etc. In other words give us a discussion that assumes we need a "camera for dummies" video which I think a lot of us probably do! You always get high scores on yours; they look so good. Thanks so much!
Hey Meg! This was already something I was considering while making this video! There were so many other camera utility topics I wanted to cover here but couldn't! I have some other tutorials I'd like to get out first, but I would love to release a full camera guide!
Omg I have learnt sooo much from this video. Lately I have found dreamsnaps to be super challenging and cannot seem to get a higher rank. Thank you so much for this video and I think it is by far the best video you have released to date.
Thank you! I'm glad you found the video helpful and entertaining! Cheers!
For tip #9, specifically when more than one character you want to include are indoors.
In the map, you can toggle characters on or off, just use that feature to boot them out of the shop/house/restaurant.
This is a great tip! Thanks.
Thank you for this video Senpai! Have a great weekend
You're welcome! I'm excited to get some much needed rest on Sunday! It's been a busy few weeks, and with the Mulan update around the corner, we'll have a lot to cover! I hope you have a great weekend as well! 😁
I'm really grateful for this video! I like dreamsnaps, but I can't help that I constantly feel like I'm so bad at them....
After I started hanging out in the streams I learned a lot and finally managed to get 4k moonstones! I am now looking forward to apply these tips to my next dreamsnap and get back on my streak. Thank you for your hard work! - Shawty
Congrats on the 4K! I have no doubt you'll get things dialed in and land a consistent streak in the upper ranks. Once you have the knowledge of the dreamsnaps system, all that's left is practice, patience, and persistence! You got this!
Thanks again for being a part of the stream family!
You were right this was WELL worth the wait.
Thank you for all the hard work. I have been inspired again and am excited to try some of these tips in my dreamsnaps!
I was hoping that would be the sentiment! My community has wanted me to drop a dreamsnap guide for quite a while, but I wanted everything to be perfect. This was a huge passion project so it makes me very happy to see it being well received. Thank you for the kind words and good luck in your dreamsnap challenges!
I would love to watch a deep dive into the camera functions and how they can be beneficial. I don’t use them much because I’ve never made a scene myself where I thought it looks better. But when other people use them well I’m always impressed! I just can’t seem to figure out when to use a particular camera function to enhance my dreamsnaps.
Same- but I hope Gameloft makes a significant improvement in the camera functionality and quality too!!!
I've had a few people request an in-depth look at the camera tool! It's definitely a topic that's on my radar as it's such a vital tool in dreamsnaps! I have a few other guides and tutorials lined up but I would love to work on this soon!
There is no doubt I would've taken forever to improve in dreamsnaps, if it weren't for your help!! I went from a consistent rank of 10k+ to a consistent top 1,000!! I've been on a 4k moonstones streak ever since!! (aside from one or two 2500😅) I can't thank you enough for all the free moonstones you've helped me earn senpai 🙏
Ps, all hail dreamlight daddy
😂 ✨️Dreamlight Daddy✨️ 😂
Jokes aside, I'm happy to hear you've been doing so well with your submissions! Thanks for sharing! 😁
Out of 42 Dreamsnaps I've entered, I've won 4K on 37 of them. It's definitely been a learning process, and I've gotten frustrated so many times because I'm one of the gamers who suffers from crashing issues. I actually notified Gameloft Aug. 2023, and their response wasn't helpful. But I wanted to thank you personally for this awesome video. This should be required for new players, and I will definitely recommend it whenever I can. I only gave my background to say that even though I regularly receive 4K Moonstones I learned things on your video that I didn't know. I've often wondered why I can't rank higher. The highest I ever rank is in the top 300-400. I feel so excited that with your knowledge, I can finally perform stronger. So thank you so much, and I subscribed to your channel so I can learn even more. I appreciate you so much!
Thank you so much for the comment and for subscribing to the channel! Considering you have such an impressive history with dreamsnaps submissions, I feel certain that you'll be able to push even higher in the ranks!
I can't take all the credit for the information in this video. It was very much a community effort! Without a large pool of players to work with, I would not have been capable of putting this all together.
Thanks again for the sub! Welcome to the fam!
Appreciate the time and effort. 😊 I'll just add that looking up 'the rule of thirds' in photography may be helpful in creating a vignette that's attractive but also makes sense (to your brain).
Also want to add that despite certain apps making everything into a square, human eyes are designed to see in LANDSCAPE 😊
Thank you so much for your video!! I watched all of it and feel like I’m studying as a student. Dreamsnaps used to be intimidating and not fun at all for me, but now I look forward to it realizing it’s potential. I just got my first 4k moonstones last week and am excited for submitting future ones.
You're very welcome! 😁
Congrats on your first 4K! I'm thrilled you enjoyed the video and even more so that you're becoming comfortable with dreamsnaps! Dreamsnaps are great, but it can be disheartening and even intimidating with the ranking system. Though, as they say, knowledge is power! With the right know-how, you can enter dreamsnaps with confidence and truly enjoy the process! Best of luck on your future challenges, and keep up the great work! 🙏
Amazing video! Thank you for clarifying many of the aspects of composing our Dreamsnaps.
Tip #10 is brilliant 👏👏👏 Thank you so much for your research!!! I appreciate all the work that goes into your videos!
Since following your tips I have been reaching 4k almost constantly, and I also learn new things every day on your streams! never stops to amaze me.
Thank you so much Senpai for your generosity and your love for sharing! amazing video, even more than usual :)
I love the video !! I took a break from dreamlight valley for a long time and when I got back into it I found you again and I was not doing well on dreamsnaps 🤣 then your advice made me get 4,000 3x in a row . Thanks for all you do for us (mamagoose)
You're very welcome 🙏
I'm so happy to hear you've been performing strong with your dreamsnaps! It's a great time to stash some Moonstones! I think we're going to see some amazing new premium items with the Mulan update! Cheers!
Thank you for another great video with amazing advice! Since I joined your community on Twitch and listen to your advice I have consistently earned 4K. Thank you for going out of your way to make such a beautifully edited video to help the community !
Thank you, Sarah! I poured a lot of love into this video. Dreamsnap is a topic I'm very passionate about. It's my favorite thing about DDLV! I wanted the quality of this video to reflect that. I also wanted the video to be enjoyable for you all, even though most of my friends from the stream already knew almost all of my tips!
I'm glad you appreciated the work that went into this project!
Oh you can trap companions too?! I always learn something from your tutorials. Thank you for every 4k I have earned on my dreamsnaps! 💜📸
Thank you! I'm happy you picked up something new in the tutorial! Trapping companions can be so useful because they can be such a pain to work with! 🙃
It surprised me when I learned I could trap ravens. Even though they can fly, they're not immune to the good old rock trap. 😂
If you take a peak at my fur feather and scales submission in this video (the one with the glowing heart between the avatar and choco croc) you'll see a pink whimsical racoon and a pink whimsical squirrel that I trapped with some Xmas plates!
Thank you for the well thought out tips! Very helpful! One question: Could you do a tutorial on the fireworks? They really make a dreamsnap pop, but I don’t know how to position them, where they look best, how to keep them going long enough to capture them, etc. Yours always look so good!!
OMG I learned so much! Thank you so much. I used to get 4000 moonstones consistently and now I flux between 1200 to 2500 and could t figure out what I was doing wrong. I was using the DreamLight furniture choices wrong. I just picked what I wanted without realizing that the top ones are the most important. I also enlarge my photo when deciding if I want to submit it as I play on the switch which the photos seem darker. I will change how I do a lot of things and take a fresh look at how I choose my items and everything else. I lost my joy but now I’m re-inspired to try again using your great information. Thx so much 😊 You are the best one on explaining everything!! ❤
Incredible information here to help with these Dreamsnaps! I've been struggling still, to get decent scores even though I try really hard every week. I'm excited to take these tips and hopfully do better next week. Great video!
You got this! The important thing is that you're not only trying, but going out of your way to learn more! I have no doubt that you'll carve out your own place in the upper ranks of dreamsnaps in no time! Best of luck in your challenges!
I’ve always appreciated and respected the withholding of submission until voting closes. I’ve been busy with the starpath and festival but this has inspired me to get my camera back out ❤
This advice WORKS. You did an amazing job on this video. Thank you so much for this. It was well worth the wait.
Thank you! I'm very happy to hear you enjoyed the video!
These tips throughout the months/years of watching you play, has helped me tremendously!! Thank you so much for doing all the research and sharing with us ♥️
Wow! Thanks for the video! I would have called myself a veteran player but I learned so many new things. Thank you 🙏🏽
Even as a veteran myself, I am often learning new things with the help of my community! Without them, I would have never been able to put this all together!
Dreamlight Valley is a surprisingly deep game with several hidden mechanics. It never fails to amaze me just how many factors and variables are at play in this seemingly "simple" lifesim. Thank you for the kind words!
This is an incredible video. Thank you for putting in so much time and effort into it. I have learned so much from you. My dreamssnaps have become more successful since I started listening to your tips and advice. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
You're very welcome! Thank you for all the praise and support you show me as a creator! I wouldn't be able to make content like this without you! Cheers!
This is really helpful. I'm gonna try and implement these tips into my dreamsnaps. Thank you for this video ❤
I really regret purchasing this game for switch. I feel you can do so much more with pc. Seems like decorating is so difficult and posing lacks.
Thanks for the tutorial Senpai!🎉
I mean... any game is better on PC compared to a Switch. 😅
That said, posing is actually the same across all platforms. It just looks better due to high graphic presets.
The only differences between Switch and PC are the item limit, adjustable graphics, and the ability to play on the mouse and keyboard (instead of just controller).
As far as Dreamsnaps go, we have several Nintendo Switch players in our Discord who get into the top 100 ranks every week. I personally know a few Switch players who out rank nearly 90% of PC players.
I recommend being more active in Discord servers if you can and paying close attention to just how often Switch players appear in the top 1000. (It's a surprisingly high amount...)
Anyway, thanks for watching and your welcome for the tutorial!
@Probably_Senpai yeah I think your right about games appearing better on pc as well as easier due to control. I have seen some people who have awesome dreamsnaps on switch though, but I'm seriously considering getting dlv for my pc as well. Think I'd enjoy decorating as well as dreamsnaps, still playing on switch but have both.
Thanks for responding as well as your input, everything helps 👍 😀
@RhondaRose5 If you do get it on PC, you won't have to start over! You can load your Switch Valley thanks to the cloud save mechanic. So you can keep all your progress and enjoy the PC experience.
You may already be aware of this but I wanted to share just incase! 😁
@@Probably_Senpai oh ok thanks, I didn't know that 👍
@RhondaRose5 You're welcome! All platforms except apple arcade and Playstation can utilize the cross-platform cloud save feature!
truly, truly an amazing video! thank u for all the info and the effort on making this video really entertaining with all the images/examples/cinematics as you were talking, its very much appreciated!! already gave u a like, SOOO very much deserved!!
Thanks - from Australia - for a fantastically informative video that I’ll be coming back to again and again! Also, your valley looks absolutely stunning, do you have a walkthrough?
Hey there! 👋
I do, but it's rather old! It's from 11 months ago and it's linked in the video description.
I'm going to publish a full "silent" walk through very soon!
These are some of the best tips on dream snaps I have heard. I cant wait to try these out and see how much better I do. Thanks for all of your videos.
Great video and tips senpai ❤ I often got 4k results but after focusing more on tags/high value items I was able to break into top 100 and higher consistently. Agree I wish we could get rid of the tag system but until then I want my snaps to get the ranks on par with other similar snaps and that means doing your tip #10
Yeah, it would be really nice to have full creative freedom for dreamsnaps. Though, it's not all bad. The current system forces me out of my comfort zone a lot by making me use things that I may not want to use. Finding a way to make a scene or an outfit with these limitations adds a fun and challenging element to the game.
Though... I would still prefer total creative freedom. 😅
Yeah it's normally not too bad. I find it more restrictive for some outfit challenges. Would definitely prefer more creative freedom to just meet the theme without worrying about tags
Great video Senpai! I took noted hehe I keep scoring in the 40%, hopefully playing with lighting and foreground items will help! Your video editing, concept and tips are AMAZING here btw!
Thank you! This is a topic I am very passionate about so I wanted the video to reflect that! I'm glad you found the video informative and entertaining!
I was already consistently earning 4k using other youtuber's advice. When I started following Senpai's guidance (esp. tip 10), I noticed that I started scoring in the top 500 consistently, and even got a top 100 submission!
Thank you for sharing, Brielzbulb! This has worked similarly for me! I'm excited to see you in the top 5 for one of these challenges!
I didn't realize how important the foreground was until you talked about it so I've been working on doing that lately ❤ as well as working on symmetry
Same. I didn't understand about that stuff either but after this video, it makes sense
Amazing tutorial! Well done 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you! Cheers!
This is definitely the best dreamsnap tips/info video I’ve seen. Very comprehensive! I will be sharing this with people who I think could benefit.
Thank you! I'm hoping this video finds many people within the Dreamlight Valley community!
Once again a great video. Thanks
You did an amazing job on this video! Wow!! Also yes I was wondering where all your videos were. I missed seeing them!
Thank you! Large project like this can be so demanding and time consuming. It definitely limits the amount of content I'm able to produce. I'll have more videos for you all very soon! Especially with Mulan on the horizon!
This video is absolutely fantastic!!! Thank you for putting in so much effort to give us such a clear and concise video! You never cease to amaze me
Thanks Kristin! I put a lot of love and care in this one! It's a topic I have a lot of passion for and I wanted the video to reflect that! I'm also always looking for new ways to make my videos entertaining and enjoyable to watch! The years of editing have been paying off and I must say, I'm very proud of this one.
Of course, none of this would be possible without this community and all of the support and kindness you offer. Thanks for everything you do and for always being a great friend! ❤
Great video! Can definitely see that a lot of time and effort went into creating it! 👏❤🔥
Thank you so much! Dreamsnaps are my favorite part of DDLV, so this was a huge passion project for me. I'm so pleased with how this video turned out and even more elated that you all enjoyed it as much as you did! 😁
Thanks for such a fabulous video! I want to say thank you so much! I have learned so much from you! I took what I learned from you and have gotten 4k moonstones for the past 20 weeks! 2 of which were in the top 100! Again thanks Senpai!! ❤❤❤
20 weeks! You're crushing it! That's incredible!
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I wouldn't have been able to make it without you all! I'm thankful you and your sister found our community. Keep up the great snaps, and I'll see you in the next stream/video! 😁
@@Probably_Senpaiwe are very blessed we found you and greatly enjoy being part of your twitch community! ❤
You put so much work into helping the community. Thank you so much! ♡♡♡
I would love if you could make more in depth videos on these points separately. Like a video on composition.
Thanks for the video. I haven't been doing Dreamsnaps for long but found the tips all useful.
I genuinely enjoy and appreciate your tips videos, thank you for taking the time to make them.
Thx y for this video!! #4 I just learned about from this video!! 👏👏🔥🔥
@@allijmccoy you're very welcome! Thank you for watching! 😁
This is an incredible resource! Thank you!!
You're very welcome! Wishing you the best on all of your dreamsnap challenges!
Great video! Thank you for these great tips, it's going to help so many players
Awesome video and tips thank you Senpai!
You are amazing. Thank you for this video! :D
I will have to try some of these tips, to see if I can do better. alot of the time I put alot of effort into the dream snaps but I don't do well
@sailorswifty836 Tip #10 is the primary reason most "good" dreamsnaps fail. Do your best to use as many high value items as possible in your next submission, and you'll get results. 😁
Wow!! A lot of great tips!!! Thank you!!
Thank you so much some amazing tips here 😊
I have consistently been getting 4k for a month now❤ after taking your advice
That's great to hear! I'm happy the advice has been put to great use! Keep it up! It's a great time to stash some Moonstones as I'm sure Mulan's update will bring some AMAZING new premium items! 😁
@@Probably_Senpai I can't wait, I've already got a little area in my wild tangle decorated for her house (hopefully MUSHU)
Thanks for all this information, it is very useful to us
You're very welcome! Wishing you the best!
gonna follow your advice and see how i do🙌🏻 i tend to get 2500 or 1200
Hey Jamie! 👋
I'm confident that you can carve out a permanent spot in the upper ranks and get a consistent 4K considering how creative you are.
This week's challenge "dreamlight market" will be interesting. There are SO many high value items available for this one, so I think most players (even players who are unaware of the value system) will get good visibility. I've been so busy on this video, so I haven't even started my submission yet, but I have some fun ideas. I'm going to start it on my day off tomorrow!
Now would be a GREAT time to apply the information in this video and stockpile some Moonstones. I'm expecting some AWESOME premium stuff from the Mulan update. Imagine Chinese imperial palaces as premium homes! Or Hanfus for our avatars! I'm really excited to see what kind of decor will be arriving with Mulan as I'm such a sucker for "eastern" culture and architecture!
Thank you for sharing
I was consistently getting 4000 moonstones on every dream snaps and I mean for almost a full year then the last two or three updates came along where I could not move my camera and I’m lucky to get 1200. I adhere to all of the topics they want me to use and it’s a very visually pleasing dream snap and I cannot use the camera the right wayto get my 4000 moonstones again.
Great Video Senpai. Thank you
I feel like when spending time setting up the photo, you get a lot more return for your time if you work on basic composition rather than fussing over stuff. Like you can spend hours trying to get the perfect pose, and that will give only minor improvements compared to like building out the background.
I typically do things in this order:
Choose where I want to take the photo > choose my angle > decorate everything > bring villagers or companions in if needed > snap photo.
I don't know why a player would be worried about a "pose" if they haven't finished decorating...
Also, I'm slightly confused about what you said about "hours trying to catch the perfect pose" as it only takes a few seconds to capture a pose? Were you actually referring to villager animations? Because, that's only necessary if you're using it for a "wow factor" and it doesn't take hours. 😂
Took me all of 10 minutes to get the Scrooge coin flip.
@@Probably_Senpai I said pose but I guess I mean more like minor angle or placement adjustments. Like, "oh this foreground flower would look better if I move it an inch to left." Or "Oh I can see this house better over my shoulder if I stand slightly to the right."
That can improve a photo but it is easy to waste a lot of time nitpicking over very minor details that probably will not effect your score.
@Lilitha11 So you're talking about composition? The placement of elements within your submission? 👁👄👁
Making sure elements are arranged properly and making sure a photo has good balance can most certainly improve your rank... 😅
Most dreamsnaps I see that focus entirely on the background don't get 4K.
Foreground, midground, and back ground are all equally important... and the way you arrange elements determines how effective they are.
That said... I agree that spending hours moving one thing around isn't the best use of time.
@@Probably_Senpai I am specifically talking about fussing over minor things at the expensive of the overall image. It is easy to get distracted by one cool effect, or interesting item, or idea you have and spend a lot of time fussing around just one item(or character or whatever). Then you don't have any time to work on anything else.
I mean if you have the time you should adjust things, and that is also part of the fun. I am just saying the overall composition is normally more important than any single element. So don't like, spend 6 hours on the background, and then 30 seconds on the foreground because you ran out of time.
Basically, don't tunnel vision on one thing and try to have a well balanced composition. I am not saying, you shouldn't have any attention to detail. I am just saying improving the overall composition usually gives better results than focusing on one very specific thing.
@Lilitha11 Yeah, like I stated in the previous reply, I agree with that sentiment. Spending hours moving around or focusing on one thing isn't the most efficient use of your time. Though, it also kind of depends on what that element is and why the player thinks it's so important. It all comes down to doing the most with the time you have or are willing to spend on a submission.
I agree that it's always better to focus on the bigger picture rather than get too caught up in a minor detail. This was also addressed in the video when I spoke on "overworking" a dreamsnap. Even if everything else is already perfect, getting caught up on getting some other "small" detail just right can actually lead to you losing a better submission.
Thank you for the video, it is very helpful.
Awesome 💜💜
My best was treasure trove I ranked 51, I made my character look like the genie on a blue carpet with treasure in the surroundings. think the carpet upped my score
How to you bring so much caracters at one place? I find it extremely beautiful but I don’t understand how is it possible!!!
There are several ways to do this. You can use items like the Coco stage, Ursula Stage, or Bonfire to "summon villagers" with your camera... Or you can do it the hard way.
Step one. Ask a villager to hang out.
Step Two. Bring them to whatever biome you want them in.
Step 3. Trap them there with fences or items they can't walk through.
Step 4. Repeat this process with as many villagers as necessary.
I love this!
Great work!!!!
Thank you. Very helpfull.
I have a couple of questions, if you don't mind. You referred to the Switch as an older platform that won't blur the background (if I remember correctly). I have the newest/larger version of Switch, so does that issue continue from the original blue/red Switch?
Secondly, I just took the photo for the marketplace challenge. I "hung out" with Mirabel, but she never released butterflies, no matter which camera setting I used.
Thank you for your helpful videos, I enjoy them immensely. I've only been doing dreamsnaps for a couple of months, so I appreciate your tips. I learned just from watching your parade of dreamsnaps. 😊
Hey Steen! I'd be more than happy to answer your questions!
First, concerning the Nintendo Switch it doesn't matter which version of the Switch you have or how recent it came out. It's still an older platform. A brand-new Switch has the same processor, same RAM, and same capabilities as all of the other Switch platforms. The only thing that has changed with the Switch over the last several years is the screen. Switching from LCD to OLED. Though, the platforms performance has not been improved. Eventually, Nintendo will release the Switch 2 or Switch Pro which is supposed to have better hardware and processing potential.
Second, the reason Mirabel won't do the animation is quite simple! Villagers you hang out with WILL NOT do any animations (except for selfie animations) if you are hanging out with them! If you want to capture a photo of Mirabel with her butterfly animation you will need to hang out with her, bring her to the photo shoot sight, trap her with items she can't walk through, and tell her "Let's hang out later"
Once you are no longer hanging out with her, she will passively and randomly perform her animations.
A tip for trapping villagers, anything you can't walk through yourself, a villager also can't walkthrough. You can use rocks, decor, and even small plants to trap villagers.
I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions!
@@Probably_Senpai thank you, that helps a lot.
@@SteenWDW you're welcome!
thank you!
This was very entertaining
Your Discord link isn't working anymore.
I can tell you right now that they have a problem, a glitch which they have not fixed. When I tried to zoom in or out on my dream snap or change the perspective, it won’t do it. My dream snap is locked to the exact position that I opened up my camera to.this has been going on for the last two or three updates once in a while and I mean only once did it unlock my camera so I could move it around.
I have that glitch on PS4. It locks after accessing Furniture/Clothing/Inventory (mostly Furniture mode). The only way I can get it to unlock is a complete console restart (just closing and reopening the game doesn’t work). The problem is that it will just lock again after accessing furniture mode. I do my best to decorate and then restart to use my camera for the dreamsnap. It’s definitely not ideal.
This bug can occur on all platforms. It happens to me all the time. I'm hoping it gets patched with the Mulan update. If you restart your game, it will resolve this issue. It's annoying but that's the only work around I've found for now.
I get low moonstone a weekly, not happy about this. I try my best. 😢
The people who just do the whole "puts the top high value items in the snap and call it day"...I typically don't vote for their snap. I just don't find them appealing. I have had instances where there were two of those snaps put together for me to vote for I just skip them if they don't appeal to me. I feel it's just lazy lol Of course, I'm not talking about the people who have just started or just don't have the items to do the snap but I find that generally those people do put in more effort than just putting in four high value items.
Just WOW! My valley looks like a ghetto by contrast. Yikes! Lol
What are the thing that still happening is there are what appears to be a bare spot in my dreams snap where I should be able to play something but it shows red like something is there. And there is nothing around there. That would take up that space.I’m getting disgusted with dream snaps and I think this game should fix itself ASAP. Start working on all the glitches and make them really done.
I'm still uncertain if decor/ furniture items work towards high value items in a wardrobe challenge to get more views or not...? And vice versa. Anyone know? 😊
They do not. The tags only count towards whatever kind of competition it is (decor or outfit)
@@Helena78902 ty
I find golden hour photos, very hard to see.
It depends on the angle, as discussed in the video. If you capture the setting sun, it does make several elements of the photo hard to see. However, if you face your camera AWAY from the setting sun it actually makes the photos way easier to see. (A good example of this would be the Savanna style submission in this video. It was the dreamsnap featuring Simba and Nala. It was taken during the golden hours, and it got rank 15. Very easy to see.)