The SCCC presentation at the Sioux City Art Center will be from March 1 thru March 31. A cocktail reception will be Sunday, March 4 from 2 - 4 PM. Contact Barbara Anne Huculak for more information.
posted by Larry 12:53 PM
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posted by Larry 12:50 PM
Please note the date error in the newsletter. The prints and 35mm slides are due by Saturday, Feb 10, NOT Feb 8.
posted by Larry 2:02 PM
Here is the text from the Resizing Tips Document (not responsible for accuracy - this is a cut and paste of the document) :
N4C Digital Contest Resizing Tips 9/23/06 Page 1 of 2 Ken Johnson, Digital Slide Contest Chair
Tips to Resize Your Photos for N4C Digital Slide Contests
SCOPE:
This paper is not a set of rules. It is a quick attempt to help entrants deal with some of the technical details of submitting
entries to their best advantage. To some this will be very basic. I invite input from others and help adding instructions for
other software packages. I would like to continue to add and develop this document to help all of us present our photography as favorably as possible.
OBJECTIVE:
The N4C rules specify the longest side to no more than 1024 pixels and to keep file size below 500KB.
In general terms, the “window” for projecting images for judging is 1024 pixels wide and 768 pixels high. The objective is to
have horizontal images fill the width and vertical images fill the height. If your image is smaller than these dimensions, it
will appear proportionally smaller for the judges on the screen. When the image size is larger than this “window”, the image
automatically reduced to fit and will not be cropped. Below are instructions for using a few common software packages to
resize images. When you resize and save your photo for a contest, use “Save as…” and give it a new filename – always keep
your original image file.
When resaving a digital photo, the "quality setting" (level of compression) to use is an important consideration. The JPEG
file format allows a trade-off between file size and image quality. JPEG (and nearly all lossy file formats) are not suitable for
intermediate editing. Repeated saves will generally reduce the working file's quality. Besides the cumulative addition of
visual artifacts (error), repeated recompression also introduces destructive color changes. "Lossless" file formats (such as
TIFF, PSD, BMP, etc.) are better choices for intermediate processing. JPEG should only be used for storing the final image
or for a specific use, such as a contest or printing, and possibly the initial capture. Quality levels and settings are not
standardized values amongst photo editing software. Sometimes it is best to test saving – always from the same original file
– at various quality or compression levels and look at the resulting file size. Also examine the results on your monitor at
100% size. Experience with the September 2006 N4C Digital contest revealed a noticeably lower image quality when file
sizes were less than 100KB. Images in the range of 150KB to 300KB seemed much better – sharper and smoother gradation
of colors. Within Photoshop, “Save for Web…” is not a good choice for resizing and saving for a contest. The image
metadata will be lost (time / camera / lens / date / aperture / shutter speed / etc).
Photoshop 7.0, CS, CS2 or Elements:
1. With CS2 CHOOSE COLOR SPACE:
a. Edit > Convert to Profile
b. Set “Destination” space to “sRGB IEC61966 2.1”
2. Or with 7.0 & CS CHOOSE COLOR SPACE:
a. Image > Mode > Convert to Profile
b. Set “Destination” space to “sRGB IEC61966 2.1”
3. RESIZE:
a. With 7.0, CS, or CS2: Image > Image Size
OR - With Photoshop Elements: Image > Resize > Image Size
Pixel Dimensions: (set longest side - width or height - to 1024 pixels)
Width: _________ Pixels
Height _________ Pixels
Document Size: (for viewing on a monitor there is no need to change this)
Width: _________
Height: _________
Resolution: _________ pixels/inch
If you change the Resolution, do so BEFORE setting the Pixel Dimensions above.
Check: Scale Styles, Constrain Proportions, and Resample Bicubic.
4. SAVE IMAGE FILE
a. File > Save As
b. Choose JPEG (*.JPG, *.JPEG, *.JPE)
c. Enter a file name (see N4C rules – Example: 01,CE034,DP,Red Rose.jpg)
Use your member number NOT “CE034”
d. Check the color profile box
5. If JPEG is not a choice in step #4, check:
a. Image > Mode and check “8 bits/channel and then save as in step #4.
N4C Digital Contest Resizing Tips 9/23/06 Page 2 of 2 Ken Johnson, Digital Slide Contest Chair
Paint Shop Pro 7.0
1. RESIZE with PSP 7.0
b. Image > Resize
c. Click “Pixel Size” and set longest side – either width or height – to 1024 pixels
Picasa2
1. CHECK THE SIZE with Picasa
a. Click on a thumbnail to choose an image
b. Check the size in the information bar below the thumbnails or below the image. Or Right-click on the
thumbnail and select “Properties”.
2. RESIZE
a. File > Export
b. Choose the location of the exported folder
c. Click “Pixel Size” and set slider to 1024 pixels, Image Quality 85% or less
posted by Larry 2:00 PM
Here is the text for the digital submission rules:
Supplement to 2006-2007 N4C Handbook and Directory
Digital Pictorial Slides --Provisional Rules
OVERVIEW OF NEW DIGITAL TRIAL CONTEST
1. This contest is for digital images based on the definition of “Pictorial Photography”. Entries are to be submitted in
digital jpg format and they will be projected on a screen for judging.
2. During the 2006-2007 Trial Period for this new contest, all general rules apply with the exception that NO POINTS
will be awarded toward Clubs of the Year or Photographer of the Year.
3. The yearlong trial period will be used to learn and refine the electronic system for recording entries and results of
judging.
4. Suggestions and evaluation of the contest should be directed to the Contest Chair, Ken Johnson at
kandsjohnson@mchsi.com.
RULES
1. General -- All the General Rules of Section J of the N4C Handbook and Directory apply (excluding points during
the trial period). Also, the method of naming image files eliminates the use of entry forms for this contest.
2. Theme -- Digital imaging based on the definition of “Pictorial Photography” in the N4C Handbook.
3. Entrant’s Work -- Entries must originate as photographs (image captures of objects via light sensitivity) made by
the entrant on photographic emulsion or acquired digitally. Images from a digital camera or scanned from film taken
by the entrant are allowed. By submitting an entry, the entrant certifies the work as their own and permits the N4C to
reproduce all or part of the entered material. This may include low resolution posting on a web site. No logo or
copyright is to appear on the image. Copyrights may be included in the file metadata
4. Image Format -- Image files must be in jpg file format. Saving your jpg file using sRGB color space standard is
recommended for consistent color under the projection conditions used for judging the contest.
5. Image Size – The longest side is to be no more than 1024 pixels. Please keep the file size to no more than 500 KB.
6. Maximum image width (horizontal) is 1024 pixels. Maximum image height (vertical) is 768 pixels. Smaller images
are acceptable. Please keep file size to no more than 500 KB.
7. Naming Your Image Files – Example: 01,CE028,DP,Beautiful Sunset.jpg
Following this naming convention is vital as this information takes the place of any further entry forms.
a. 01, = to be used on all entries. It may be changed later and used to sequence the judging. The N4C Contact of
the entrant’s camera club will use this number to sequentially number the filenames being submitted – normally
from 01 up to 08.
b. CE028, = entrant’s personal N4C Member Number. : (CE is the designation of the entrant’s camera club – See
the section on “N4C Member Numbers” later in this Supplement; 028, = entrant’s personal ID Number within
their club assigned by the entrant’s camera club. Get a personal ID Number from the N4C Contact of the
entrant’s camera club)
c. DP, = the contest category (Digital Pictorial for this contest)
d. Beautiful Sunset = the entrant’s title for the image.
e. jpg = the file extension indicating the format of the file (.jpg)
f. Commas are used to populate the electronic record keeping system for tracking and judging..
ENTERING THE CONTEST
1. Entrants are to submit their digital image entries (jpg files) to their own club N4C Contact who is responsible for the
N4C Digital Contests. The N4C Contact will consolidate all the entries from their club and forward them to the
month’s Digital Contest judging club.
CLUB N4C CONTACT RESPONSIBILITY
1. Encourage participation by club members.
2. Member Numbers. Assign and maintain a list of Member Numbers for club members. See the section on “N4C
Member Numbers” later in this Supplement.
3. Send Member Numbers to N4C. Periodically, send an updated list of member numbers to the N4C Digital Contest
Chair for identifying contest entries.
4. Collect monthly entries from club members and verify that they qualify under the contest rules.
5. Change the Sequence Number (first two digits) in the image filename of each member’s entry to number the club
entries to run from 01 up to 08 (or up to 16 when the general rules allow double entries). See section above on
“Naming Your Image Files”
6. Emailing of Files by Club N4C Contact-- The images may be sent to the monthly N4C Judging Club Contest
Chair one-at-a-time, or in groups provided the group does not exceed 10 MB. One transmission rather than
individual transmissions is preferable. Sending files by Email is preferred, however files by CD are acceptable if
received by the 15th of the month.
N4C Digital Contest Provisional Rules Page 2 of 3 September 22, 2006
7. Content of the Email Message:
a. Subject Line of the Email should say “N4C Contest Entries”.
b. Specify which monthly contest and how many images are attached to the Email.
c. List the Member Numbers and corresponding member names to ensure that the Judging Club has that
information. See the section on “N4C Member Numbers” later in this Supplement.
d. Give the Club Name and your full name.
e. Attach the image files
N4C MEMBER NUMBERS
Member Number assignment is the responsibility of each Club’s N4C Contact. A system of Member Numbers will
simplify and reduce errors in identifying and tracking contest entries and points. Member Numbers must be used for all
Digital Slide contest entries as a concise and consistent way of identifying the camera club and entrant. The judges may
see image filenames and this coded number prevents recognition of entrants and clubs by name. Member Numbers may
ultimately offer record keeping advantages to all contests.
Member Number Format – Example: CE028
The Member Number will identify the N4C club as well as the individual club member.
• CE = the Club Code of the entrant’s camera club – See the N4C Handbook & Directory.
• 028 = entrant’s ID Number assigned sequentially by the entrant’s camera club.
Master Member Number List
The Club N4C Contact will maintain their club list of Member Number assignments that will include Member Name,
Address, Phone Number, and Email address.
The Club N4C Contact will Email (preferably on a spreadsheet form to be supplied by N4C) all revisions of Member
Number assignments to the Digital Contest Chair who will maintain the Master Member Number List.
posted by Larry 1:59 PM