I need help interpreting the Challenge Rules

06/07/2007 09:56:59 PM · #1

In one part of the rules it says you may not use any editing software on your image. In another part it says you MAY edit, crop, saturate..etc. I use MS Office Picture for my images. Is that going to disqualify an entry??

ClubJuggle

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

06/07/2007 09:58:51 PM · #2

I'd love to help clarify this, but I'm not aware of any rule which says you may not use editing software. Can you quote the rule in question?

~Terry

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

06/07/2007 10:04:58 PM · #3

Originally posted by ClubJuggle:

I'd love to help clarify this, but I'm not aware of any rule which says you may not use editing software. Can you quote the rule in question?

~Terry

Thanks Terry,
I think I just figured it out. The reference to "not using any editing software" is in the "You must" section. It explains that I must retain an original unedited copy for validation if requested. So...if I understand it correctly...I need to save both the original photo and my entry submission photo. I hope I am understanding this correctly

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

06/07/2007 10:07:36 PM · #4

Yes, you are understanding correctly. Make sure that you do your edits on a copy of the original file, and retain the original exactly as it came from the camera. If you're asked to submit an original for validation, this untouched file is the one you need to submit.

06/07/2007 10:07:37 PM · #5

Also..I just joined up on the site today.
How do I figure out when a challenge started??
Can't seem to find it anywhere.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

06/07/2007 10:08:11 PM · #6

Originally posted by kirbic:

Thank you so much for the clarification!!

RainMotorsports

Nikon D60

06/07/2007 10:08:24 PM · #7

Id recommend a change up if you can. If your on XP and have your updates installed (.NET and all) you can use Paint.NET which is a basic to intermediate editor and is free.

Here is my in depth look at it - Thread

Message edited by author 2007-06-07 22:08:44.

ClubJuggle

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

06/07/2007 10:08:34 PM · #8

That is correct. It's also important to use Windows and not your editing software to copy the file.

If you're not already familiar, the first post in this thread explains how to do that.

~Terry

wavelength

Nikon D300

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

06/07/2007 10:10:48 PM · #9

Originally posted by ephln:

Originally posted by ClubJuggle:
I'd love to help clarify this, but I'm not aware of any rule which says you may not use editing software. Can you quote the rule in question?

~Terry

Thanks Terry,
I think I just figured it out. The reference to "not using any editing software" is in the "You must" section. It explains that I must retain an original unedited copy for validation if requested. So...if I understand it correctly...I need to save both the original photo and my entry submission photo. I hope I am understanding this correctly

Yes, you have to keep your original, unedited copy. Be careful, some importing programs modify your image data in such a way that might get you disqualified, but you probably won't have to worry about it the first time around.

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

06/07/2007 10:12:24 PM · #10

Originally posted by ephln:

Also..I just joined up on the site today.
How do I figure out when a challenge started??
Can't seem to find it anywhere.

The challenges you can still enter are listed on the left side of the home page along with the dates you can enter. Voting starts at midnight (server time) on the last listed date.

06/07/2007 10:17:02 PM · #11

Originally posted by ClubJuggle:

That is correct. It's also important to use Windows and not your editing software to copy the file.

If you're not already familiar, the first post in this thread explains how to do that.

~Terry

I think that's what I already do. I stick the card in the machine and the Windows screen pops up. Then I copy the image to my Owner's Picture File. Then I open the image using Picture Manager

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

06/07/2007 10:18:39 PM · #12

Originally posted by scalvert:

Originally posted by ephln:
Also..I just joined up on the site today.
How do I figure out when a challenge started??
Can't seem to find it anywhere.

The challenges you can still enter are listed on the left side of the home page along with the dates you can enter. Voting starts at midnight (server time) on the last listed date.

Am I correct in that I may not submit an image to a current challenge that I took before the start of the challenge? Seems like the challenges only run for a short time but I may be mistaken

alanfreed

Nikon Z9

06/07/2007 10:20:41 PM · #13

Originally posted by ephln:

Am I correct in that I may not submit an image to a current challenge that I took before the start of the challenge? Seems like the challenges only run for a short time but I may be mistaken

That is correct... challenges generally run a week (meaning you normally have a week to shoot the topic).

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

06/07/2007 10:30:00 PM · #14

Originally posted by alanfreed:

Originally posted by ephln:
Am I correct in that I may not submit an image to a current challenge that I took before the start of the challenge? Seems like the challenges only run for a short time but I may be mistaken

That is correct... challenges generally run a week (meaning you normally have a week to shoot the topic).

Thank you...looks like I will have to plan ahead for photo trips

levyj413

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

06/07/2007 10:30:19 PM · #15

Welcome to DPC! A whole lot of information is in the FAQ. I suggest, based on your questions, that you start at this link and then read the rest of it.

Have fun! :)

//www.dpchallenge.com/help_faq.php#challenges