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09/21/2010 02:36:47 PM · #1 |
So, I have never been asked for validation before, so I am somewhat frantic about doing this right, especially because I feel like I have done nothing wrong.
My issue is that I submitted the original, and the message said "Thank you for submitting"
But 10 minutes later the request had turned back into the red font asking me to submit the original.
When I click on the link, on the left side there is the image I submitted with the message "Original on file" so that seems to all be in order.
However, I also just noticed that while my image is .cr2 (RAW) it is automatically turned into .jpg while clicking on it to upload it to the site.
Is this making it NOT the original file? If so, how in the heck do I get that to stop? It is doing it willy nilly and it appears that the site is automatically doing it, not me!
Help would be appreciated! I am freaking out just a little bit.
My image has a lousy score right now anyways, but I certainly don't want a dq just because I can't figure out how to upload the original properly. |
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09/21/2010 02:38:17 PM · #2 |
| If what you sent wasn't the true orginal it will come up again. Did you shoot RAW & send a jpeg maybe? You could ask one of the SC's to check it for you. |
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09/21/2010 02:40:34 PM · #3 |
| I just PayPal $50 to Site Council and that just seems to take care of everything. |
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09/21/2010 02:52:05 PM · #4 |
Your first original was received...but it had been edited by file transfer software. While that doesn't mean it was illegally edited, it's not a valid original once it's been "edited" by anything. That applies to JPG images; RAW images don't have that problem because they can't be edited directly.
You need to try and recover an original, not touched by Quicktime. Here's an old post about it (I thought it might be in a FAQ also, but I found this first.
Originally posted by muckpond:
Hi --
As stated in the rulesets, when originals of your challenge entries are requested they must be completely untouched by any kind of transfer or editing software.
We will be strictly enforcing this rule from this point on, so we have created a set of guidelines for you to use. Please respond in this thread if you have questions, and Contact Us if you have specific questions about your workflow and its impact on your image files.
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Guidelines for Preserving Your Challenge Entry Originals
If you shoot in JPEG:
JPEG images which have been modified in any way by transfer software are NOT considered valid originals. "Transfer Software" includes, but is not limited to, applications such as iPhoto, ACDSee, Nikon Transfer, and Windows Vista Import. This doesn't mean you can't use such applications, but it is your responsibility to make sure the files remain exactly as they were recorded by your camera. Generally speaking, if you hit "save" at any point you are altering the file, but these applications and others can sometimes modify your files on import. Once a file has been changed, there is no way to determine whether the "original" has been illegally edited, so this policy is critical to ensure the integrity of the challenge results.
The easiest way to ensure your files are valid originals is to ignore any dialog boxes that appear when you attach your card or your camera. Find the files' original source (either a drive letter or a disk icon that appears on your desktop), and manually move any files that are potential challenge entries to your computer. Then always work on a copy of the file when you are post-processing.
If you shoot in RAW:
Transfer software does not affect the original image data of a RAW file. Therefore, RAW files moved by transfer software are valid originals. Note that you must submit a RAW proof file when requested. A JPEG saved from the original RAW is not sufficient.
If you shoot in JPEG + RAW you may submit either version of the file when requested. However, the JPEG must not be altered by any transfer software. RAW files are always preferable if they are available.
Remember that RAW files are never valid originals for challenges using the Minimal Editing ruleset.
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If you are ever in doubt of your workflow, please use the Contact Us page to submit your question to the Site Council. We can work with you to ensure that you are preserving your image's integrity.
Please note that going forward we will not allow any exceptions to this rule -- it will be enforced as strictly as the challenge date rule.
Thank you for understanding our position. |
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09/21/2010 02:52:35 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by Kelli:
If what you sent wasn't the true orginal it will come up again. Did you shoot RAW & send a jpeg maybe? You could ask one of the SC's to check it for you. |
follow Kelli's advice...send in a ticket to SC...double ck that you are actually uploading the RAW file and not by mistake doing the JPEG... |
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09/21/2010 02:53:28 PM · #6 |
| The image you uploaded is a JPEG modified by QuickTime, not the original RAW file; that's the one you need to upload. When you submit, you will be browsing to find the file; it should not change format, and in particular uploading cant change the modify dates or software tags. You probably just clicked on the wrong file in the list ... try again. |
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09/21/2010 03:05:26 PM · #7 |
Ok, I think I figured it out (I HOPE!!!) Thanks for the help
I appreciate it!
Message edited by author 2010-09-21 15:31:18. |
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