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06/16/2008 10:37:10 PM · #1 |
| about images of computer screens. So, I will be specific. If I take a picture of my computer screen, let's say with the screen saver going, even if it is accidental, or on purpose, just because it looks cool when I view the pics, is this legal to enter into a challenge? The image is purely of a screen shot. |
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06/16/2008 10:40:05 PM · #2 |
The challenge rules state:
"You May:
include existing images or artwork as part of your composition as long as the entry does not appear to consist entirely of a pre-existing photograph in order to circumvent date or editing rules or fool the voters into thinking you actually captured the original photograph."
So, by taking a picture of a picture (even if shown on your computer screen) and submitting it to a challenge, it will most likely get disqualified as being made primarily or completely of another photograph or piece of work. |
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06/16/2008 10:42:23 PM · #3 |
| The answer is "it depends." What it depends on is whether or not it's apparent to the voters that it is a screenshot. If the voters can tell that it is a screen-shot, then no problema. If we feel that they cannot tell, then it will be DQ'd under the artwork rule. |
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06/16/2008 10:43:14 PM · #4 |
Ok...let be more specific:
If I take a picture of my computer screen with the screen saver going accidentally and it looks cool when I view the pics after downloading, is this legal to enter into a challenge? The image is purely of the computer screen when the screen saver is running - nothing else. No you cannot/would not necessarily be able to tell it was a computer screen after cropping and resizing.
Message edited by author 2008-06-16 22:45:22. |
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06/16/2008 10:56:50 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by CEJ:
No you cannot/would not necessarily be able to tell it was a computer screen after cropping and resizing. |
If it looks like a photo to the voters, but was actually a photo of a photo/monitor/etc., that would absolutely be DQ'd. |
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06/17/2008 07:11:01 AM · #6 |
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