First, let's talk about your icons. If you don't know yet, the icons I'm talking about are the ones that will represent you in the chorus video, like:
As you can see, the pictures come up with the singer's name when the singer sings.
Rule 1:
Minimally, we have to see up to the width of the forearm and the waist. Also, you should try not to have too many parts of the head chopped off. If the picture is big enough (in resolution, not character size), however, it is all right.
Here, we see that we have her shoulders in, and certainly a lot below the waist. Also, we can see her whole head. On the right, her hair and hand is chopped off, but we don't have to care because it's a big picture and already crosses the expectations.
THIS is not allowed because, well, you can see that pretty much everything is cut out.
Rule 2:
Give us a clear picture.
This might look like the previously linked picture, and has all the qualifications, doesn't it?
Only, well, it's not exactly clear, so that's ruled out.
Also, no "friends". You know, like if your character is with a friend, but the friend is waving and his/her arm is kiiinda blocking your darn face? Yeah? Or he/she has pwetty hair but the pwetty hair is blocking you? Yeeah.
Rule 3:
Follow up with the theme of the chorus. If it's a boppy, dancey chorus like Mr. Music, do NOT use people with expressions like this or this and if you are thinking of sending one in as a funny prank I will kick you out for being a sadist. Also, while it isn't required, it would be great if they're wearing theme-relevant clothes (like in this, or this). If it's a Servant of Evil chorus, get them wearing such and such. I'm sure you're getting the hang of it now.
Rule 4:
On to your favourite bit! Who to choose, who to choose? While we strongly encourage
from anime/manga/doujin/whatever we will not reject Vocaloid characters. There is nothing that says Vocaloids are not allowed, but think about it - it's a little redundant having a Append Miku in the music video and an Append Miku icon. That's like... That's like buying laksa and choosing more laksa as a topping. Or vanilla ice cream and vanilla sauce. Or chocolate sprinkle cake and chocolate sprinkles. That's just silly.
Rule 5:
No CG characters, and whether you're using Vocaloids or not, try to find some with drawing styles different from the video's drawing style. The next bit is important: if you know how to use Pixiv, have fun getting what you want from it, but by the by, wherever you get your picture from, note down the credits. Drawn by a Deviantart user? Tell me the screenname. Screenshot from an anime? Tell me the anime. Drawn by a Tegaki artist? Tell me the screenname. Unless you're using something like this, which is pretty much official art, please remember that there are some insane credit freaks out there (okay, not insane - it makes perfect sense).
Rule 6:
I know you're tired by now. After you've scouted your picture and taken notes on the artist, you might want to pick up a few others on the way. You never know if your first choice is rejected, so prepare about 2-3 more.
That's that, folks.
Over and out.
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