Photograph of the ????

Started by Comic Tragedy April 12th, 2009 5:19 PM
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Comic Tragedy

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Photograph of the ????
Discussion Thread

Like it's signature producing counterpart this thread is for discussing the (creation of a) photograph competition in this section.

Things we need to think about include:
  • The frequency of this competition
  • Rules (clone copy of signature of the week?)
  • And whatever else you can think of

I guess we can discuss now! XD

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ruby

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I'd prefer weekly myself, I think that's plenty of time to be able to set up and shoot a photo.

However POTFuN does have a nice ring to it. xD

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think it should be weekly
and unlike tags i think the photos should be uploaded to deviant art and linked from there preferably
im pretty sure most of you have one
just my opinion
My DeviantArt

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Comic Tragedy

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This is what I came up with for editing rules.
  • do not add anything to you're picture
  • try to keep actual editing to small touchups (lens dust problems, etc.)
  • try to keep adjustment layers to minimum
  • you may not add aditional lighting (ie. with a brush, or whatever)

Plus, I think it will be really obvious if some stupid kid decides to go all out on photoshop and screw around with his photo. There should be a disqualification rule about that, because sadly I think alot of people would still vote for him/her.

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ruby

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I for one hate deviant art, uploading takes way too long.

Also, you say you can't add anything to your picture but what about my entry for the Doctor Who SoTW?


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ruby

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Should have made that clearer; Didn't mean props, I meant how I changed the cover. Px

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I think a simple edit like that is pushing the limits, but not exactly breaking them. Maybe we should pick one designated person to review all the entries and decide what breaks the rules and what doesn't.


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That's usually done by whoever hosts it and a few well known graphic designers. Was in sotw entry rules last time I read them. xD

SoTW #52 - DOGS (Manga)
The winner of SoTW #50 - Set Stock was Tiny.
Please congratulate them in their profile rather than flooding this thread.


Description:
Not the animal.

Rules:
  • Limit: one entry per person.
  • Your entry must be relevant to the current theme. Myself, and other members of the graphics community will be the judge of how well your entry relates, if ever it's relevancy should come into question.
  • You may edit your banners once you submit them.
  • You may not enter if you chose the theme.
  • All entries must be made during the SoTW time period. Previously made banners will be disqualified.

Good luck to all contestants, and please post any SoTW questions, feedback, etc in the SoTW Discussion Thread.
It'd have similar rules.

Comic Tragedy

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We can basically make a new rule saying esentially the same thing but instead of getting off theme "editing your photo too much".

Or something along those lines XD

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Maybe we should restrict edit limits to changing to B&W/Sepia/etc, and Curves and Levels?

And what about a watermark? A small, logo type image somewhere in the corner that doesn't take the focus away from the image?

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About the rules I would just like to say having no changes to the photo is not a great idea because resizing/scaling maybe important for those who have cameras that take very large pictures, so that I think is a definite exception, apart from that I don't agree with too many effects.
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Maybe you guys should just have it so that all you can do is make color adjustments to the pictures. Oh and resize, like everyone else said...?

And you should put some size restrictions, because my camera's pictures end up being like, 10000 x 10000. :( Just incase there are big, blown up pictures for entries...
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ruby

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...no changes to the photo is not a great idea because resizing/scaling maybe important for those who have cameras that take very large pictures...
Oh come on, Nobody's going to disallow re-sizing. T_T

And you should put some size restrictions, because my camera's pictures end up being like, 10000 x 10000.
Anyone will half a brain will know to be sensible with the resolution of their photos.

However I suggest that the image you post in the entry thread is also a link to the photo in it's original resolution, that's what I'll be doing.

That can give us enough time to decide who will host it for the first time, who will make sure each canidate will fit the theme, etc.
CT's hosting, and is till he decides to throw in the towel.

As for the editing front, I think you guys are being a little strict, simple editing and re-touching should be allowed IMO.