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11/01/2003 05:44:40 AM · #1 |
I am in the process of writing my new site FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions).
The site domain will be PhoTournament.com.
I tought that it would have been certainly helpful to me, to post the FAQ in a rant on DPC, to receive comments from this community about what process I have defined and implemented.
Maybe, it could also be useful to DPC to inspire changes or to enforce the current site identity, depending on DPC's scope.
However, I will not post this FAQ without the express authorization of the Site Council, because I do not want to be intrusive in any way. |
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11/01/2003 05:48:28 AM · #2 |
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11/01/2003 05:52:18 AM · #3 |
I look forward to seeing your site.
BTW, are you sure about the domain name? I think domains that merge words are a bad idea, and cause too much confusion to people when they try to remember it. I also don't think it looks good. Please don't take it as a harsh criticism, I wouldn't say this unless I thought it could help and you have time to do somthing about it!
Message edited by author 2003-11-01 05:52:34. |
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11/01/2003 05:58:34 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by BobsterLobster:
I look forward to seeing your site.
BTW, are you sure about the domain name? I think domains that merge words are a bad idea, and cause too much confusion to people when they try to remember it. I also don't think it looks good. Please don't take it as a harsh criticism, I wouldn't say this unless I thought it could help and you have time to do somthing about it! |
Well.. unfortunately I quite like the word and the current work is based on it.
If it can help, I also registered PhotoTournament.com, which is not merged and that will point to the same site.
But PhoTournament is "The Name" for this site. =) |
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11/01/2003 06:08:24 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by glimpses:
Originally posted by BobsterLobster:
I look forward to seeing your site.
BTW, are you sure about the domain name? I think domains that merge words are a bad idea, and cause too much confusion to people when they try to remember it. I also don't think it looks good. Please don't take it as a harsh criticism, I wouldn't say this unless I thought it could help and you have time to do somthing about it! |
Well.. unfortunately I quite like the word and the current work is based on it.
If it can help, I also registered PhotoTournament.com, which is not merged and that will point to the same site.
But PhoTournament is "The Name" for this site. =) |
PhotoTournament.com is a GREAT name... what's your reasoning behind using the merged one instead? |
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11/01/2003 06:15:45 AM · #6 |
Here there is, apologies for any imperfection.
The whole process has been designed and implemented already and I will release the beta (testing) version of the site any time during next weeks.
The help in commenting that I am looking for is in terms of a forecast based on your own experience:
Where do you think that the process has its strength and weaknesses?
Even if the process will be not changed in the immediate future, where would you like to see changes?
Thank You.
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PhoTournament FAQ
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>>> Membership - General
> How much does it cost to become a member?
At the moment, the membership is free for all the accepted members. However, we do not grant that membership will be free indefinitely.
> Is membership accepted automatically?
No. The membership request is examined carefully and the candidate identity may be checked. Also, the candidate must meet the requirements for the chosen role.
> What are the benefits of membership?
It depends on the membershipâs role that you would like to subscribe for.
> What is required to be a member of PhoTournament.com?
It depends on the membershipâs role that you would like to subscribe for.
> Which are the membershipâs roles?
There are two different roles available for members and they must pick one and only one of them. The roles are: Challenger or Judge.
What are the benefits available to all members?
Some of the website services will be available to all members regardless of their role (Judges and Challengers). Those benefits, at the moment, include the chance of creating an album of the favourites photos submitted to the PhoTournaments. A member can add unlimited references to his/her Album of his/her Favourites, therefore building a precious source of inspiration.
Other services, such as a forum, will be available to members in the near future.
>>> Membership - Challengers
> What are the benefits of a Challenger?
Challenger members can submit their photos and artworks to PhoTournaments and use some of the other features of the website whenever they will be added.
> What is required to be a Challenger?
To provide all the information required when subscribing. Not to have a relative registered as a Judge. To accept the website rules, including the possibility that some of the Challenger submissions will be rejected for not meeting the quality standards set for the website or the rules of the PhoTournamentâs category.
>>> Membership - Judges
What are the benefits of a Judge?
The Judge can scrutinize the PhoTournaments submissions and select, in his/her opinion, the best photos among them, therefore influencing the PhoTournament final outcome. Judges will be allowed to show a special logo (PhoTournamentâs Judge) on their own websites and curricula.
In the near future, when a couple of related websites will be ready (PhotoAuthors.com and PhotoArtGalleries.com), we will offer a free gallery on the most appropriate of those sites to all PhoTournament.comâs Judges.
> What is required to be a Judge?
The Judge must accept all the website rules and conditions.
Skill and experience in the relevant areas are a strict requirement for Judges.
Also, we require for the Judge to have an online portfolio somewhere on the Net, showing his/her talent.
>>> PhoTournaments â General
> What is a PhoTournament?
A PhoTournament is a photographic (or photoArt) competition run on the PhoTournament.com website.
> Are there any prizes for winners?
Not at the moment. The current version of the website is completely free and does not have any sponsorship or financial support from its members. In the future, it could be possible to review these points and introduce some prizes for the winners. However, the winners are allowed to use the PhoTournament Shield Logos on their own websites and curricula.
> What is a PhoTournament Shield?
The PhoTournament Shield is an honorific reward given to the PhoTournament winners. There are three kinds of shields: the Golden Shield for the 1st place(s), the Silver Shield for the 2nd place(s), the Bronze Shield for 3rd Places. Note that the Shields are not material objects but just graphic logos which the winner can use on their own websites and curricula.
>>> PhoTournaments â Submission Process
> Why are some submissions rejected?
Submissions can be rejected for not meeting the rules set for the PhoTournamentâs category or for not meeting the websiteâs quality standards. Please note that, in both cases, we are actually stimulating the Challenger in producing a better work: the accepted submissions remain in the Challenger portfolio on the website. Rejecting what we believe is not the Challenger's best (or more appropriate) work we will secure not only the website quality standards but, also, the quality standards of the Challenger portfolio on this website.
> What PhoTournamentâs categories are there?
There are three PhoTournamentâs categories: Candid, DP (Digital Photography) and PhotoArt.
>>> PhoTournaments â Candid
> What is the Candid category about?
The Candid category has been created to display the result of the âpurestâ photography. Candid submissions should not undergo any sort of photo editing with the exception of a 90-degree rotation (required by a vertical format) and a resize of the original photo to meet the resolution limits for a submission (640x640 pixels). Although the submissions in this category may not meet the apparent quality of the other two categories, the quality concept has a slightly different meaning for this category: in this case quality is much more about the semantic (meaning) of the photo than on its technical aspects.
> Are there any time limits for the photos submitted in this category?
No.
>>> PhoTournaments â DP (Digital Photography)
What is the DP category about?
This category is about the new way of producing photos: by digital means.
The digital process allows for photos to reach new levels of quality and enhances the photographer creativity.
This category allows ANY photo editing technique as long as the final outcome can still be defined as photography.
If the creativity of the photographer goes beyond and produces an artwork, then that work should be submitted in the PhotoArt category.
> Are there any time limits for the photos submitted in this category?
No.
>>> PhoTournaments â PhotoArt
What is the PhotoArt category about?
This category removes any limitation whatsoever on photo editing and goes beyond photography. In this category any technique and graphic production is allowed. The photo is just intended as one of the initial inputs of a process eventually producing an artwork.
Are there any time limits for artworks submitted in this category?
No.
>>> PhoTournaments â Scrutiny Process
> When a PhoTournament enters the Scrutiny stage?
The scrutiny stage is entered automatically when the âRequired Number of Submissionâ is reached. That number is currently set to 100.
> How a Judge scrutinizes a PhoTournament?
The scrutiny process is enforced by software automation. A Judge examines all the submissions (no thumbnails) and assigns only three preferences for the gold, silver and bronze shields. The preferences assign 3, 2 and 1 point respectively to the submission.
> When a PhoTournamentâs Scrutiny ends?
A PhoTournamentâs scrutiny ends automatically when the âRequired Number Of Judgesâ is reached. That Number is Currently set to 30. In other words, it means that 30 different judges have scrutinized the submissions.
> How winners are defined?
The winners are defined by the total of points they have at the end of the scrutiny stage.
> How many winners are there in a PhoTournament?
Even if only three kinds of shields are assigned (Gold, Silver, Bronze), a single PhoTournament can theoretically have any number of winners, eventually assigning more than three shields. In fact, more than one submission can come joint first, second or third.
> Is it possible to know what have been the Judges' preferences?
Yes, while a Challenger will build a portfolio of his/her submissions, a Judge will build a 'portfolio' of his/her selections in the Tournament.
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11/01/2003 06:17:21 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by BobsterLobster:
Originally posted by glimpses:
Originally posted by BobsterLobster:
I look forward to seeing your site.
BTW, are you sure about the domain name? I think domains that merge words are a bad idea, and cause too much confusion to people when they try to remember it. I also don't think it looks good. Please don't take it as a harsh criticism, I wouldn't say this unless I thought it could help and you have time to do somthing about it! |
Well.. unfortunately I quite like the word and the current work is based on it.
If it can help, I also registered PhotoTournament.com, which is not merged and that will point to the same site.
But PhoTournament is "The Name" for this site. =) |
PhotoTournament.com is a GREAT name... what's your reasoning behind using the merged one instead? |
Thanks Bob. As I mentioned in the FAQ, I am unable to do changes in the immediate, but I will record your opinion preciously and consider it for the future. |
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11/01/2003 12:18:33 PM · #8 |
It is unclear to me whether the Judges vote for just three of the 100 photos, picking their First, Second, and Third-most favorites, or if they assign every photo one of three levels (G/S/B).
If a photo is rejected for quality reasons, can the photographer re-submit an improved version to the same Tournament? If so, you have a form of tutoring or mentoring service which could be very useful. |
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11/01/2003 01:34:06 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
It is unclear to me whether the Judges vote for just three of the 100 photos, picking their First, Second, and Third-most favorites, or if they assign every photo one of three levels (G/S/B).
If a photo is rejected for quality reasons, can the photographer re-submit an improved version to the same Tournament? If so, you have a form of tutoring or mentoring service which could be very useful. |
[1] The Judges select just 3 of 100 submissions, picking their First, Second and Third-most favourites.
[2] Submissions are allowed until 100 submissions are reached therefore, it could be possible to re-submit an improved photo.
However, I do not believe that a photo (or artwork) not meeting the quality standards can be improved in order to qualify for such (however necessarily undefined because not definable) standards.
The service is focused in competing and in constantly raising the level of the competition. No tutoring or mentoring services are in the scope of the website. Submissions will be rejected with no explanation whatsoever. However, some explanation could be provided on demand even if it cannot be granted.
Message edited by author 2003-11-01 13:34:51. |
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11/01/2003 02:37:19 PM · #10 |
So, the time period to submit is until 100 entries is reached? Have to be shot or created within a specific time, or is it a "pulled from the vault" type of thing?
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11/01/2003 03:35:52 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by dacrazyrn:
So, the time period to submit is until 100 entries is reached? Have to be shot or created within a specific time, or is it a "pulled from the vault" type of thing? |
Because one of the major aims of the site is to achieve high photographic quality, there are no time limitations on any of the competitions.
I know the submissions may lose freshness because of that. I'll try to recover it from a careful definition of the topics and by the use of the rejection mechanism. |
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