Contests - - Aug 05 Discussion Thread - Page 2

T Paul · #16 08-02-2005, 09:59 PM

Typography is a skill in itself so I didn't want people to feel they had to add type if they didn't want to. Just think of it as prepping the photo for the poster...or go ahead and add type. Chrishoggy was brave and decided to tackle adding type.

T Paul · #17 08-02-2005, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racc Iria

With a solid rocket booster and all-wheel drive thrusters, Brewster's car wasn't exactly street legal.

I'm sure it's not perfect, but it sure was fun making this!

--Racc

Now that car has some serious pick-up!

Marthig · #18 08-03-2005, 03:37 AM

First I felt like thanking you --again-- for the work you put in organizing these wonderful contests.

They are a great source of knowledge and improvement, especially for amateurs or newbies like me. I could understand some of the professional views about the rendering and retouching of images just by their explanation of the reasons for their vote. This is something we will not benefit from with private voting.

Racc
With cars like the one you "prepared" there will be no excuses to arrive late anywhere !!

Congrats !

Regards to all

Martha

Racc Iria · #19 08-03-2005, 07:42 AM

Thanks T Paul and Martha. I'm glad you enjoyed the image.

Here's my 2 cents on the voting... Assuming it's not too much work or a hassle the votes should be private until the voting closes. Once the voting is over, then publish them. That way someone voting isn't influenced by the votes of others, but we still get to see and learn from their comments.

--Racc

Kraellin · #20 08-03-2005, 08:08 AM

i tend to like the voting the way it was. i liked reading the comments made as they came in. and as for other votes influencing my vote, nope, not gonna happen. i like what i like. the only 'other' influence i sometimes find myself wrestling with a bit is, whose work is it. overall, on the forums, i love Flora's work, for instance. it's always professional and always immaculate. thus, i tend to find myself looking at flora's entries in the contests and wanting to vote for hers, even if i think someone else's might be a touch better in this instance. but, in the end, i refrain and vote for the one i do think is the better, whether it's flora's or someone elses.

and besides, this is a friendly contest. let's not get too serious with it. if there are folks not voting because the early entries show that they're not going to win, then so be it. it's their loss to not vote for the ones that they do like and thus have an influence on the outcome.

if the point of the contest is to learn and share, then anonimity is going to kill that to some extent. leave it open.

Craig

Dreamypix · #21 08-03-2005, 09:17 AM

I have a question regarding the contest, as far as retouching the car- does that include taking out the ads on the car and changing the color of the car, ect. or are we suppose to keep the car the way it is, with minor retouching (ie levels and contrast, ect.)? I was just curious!

Thanks!

~Amber~

T Paul · #22 08-03-2005, 09:59 AM

You are allowed to take out the ads, change the ads, change the car color and so on. Just maintain photo quality.

1STLITE · #23 08-03-2005, 12:17 PM

Oh I am so excited about this month's contest! It is funny because I have recently done an "auto-edit" fomr a guy here. Hoping he will get the word out for me. Speaking of which, I htink I will share that will ya'll here, in the critiques forum.

Thanks, for a great contest, and a great site!

Dawn

Dreamypix · #24 08-03-2005, 01:41 PM

Okay, this is a really dumb question, I know-buuuut I am going to have to ask anyway! But what is the definition of Photo realistic? Is there a definition and/or examples of what is and what isn't photo realistic. I know that sounds dumb but I am afraid that I am ignorant of what this means exactly! Can anyone fill me in??? I am afraid the entry I am planning on entering may not be photorealistic even though the car hasn't really been changed but the background is questionable...That is where I am getting confused.

TIA
~Amber~

1STLITE · #25 08-03-2005, 01:50 PM

I am with Dreamypix on this one. Woudl love some clarification on that, too.

Dawn

Kraellin · #26 08-03-2005, 02:02 PM

clever, gary

Craig

Swampy · #27 08-03-2005, 02:12 PM

makes no difference to me

Shalford · #28 08-03-2005, 02:15 PM

Oh Swampy...

I'll be as gentle as I can.

After all your wonderful effort it's PORSCHE. Oh I'm sorry.

Looking at your talent should be a breeze for you to put right.

All the best

T Paul · #29 08-03-2005, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dreamypix

Okay, this is a really dumb question, I know-buuuut I am going to have to ask anyway! But what is the definition of Photo realistic? ~Amber~

It should look like a photo as if taken from a physical camera or make one look twice and try to decide if it is a photo or not due to the meticulous attention to realistic detail. The key is realistic retouching/manipulation. For an example, I have attached a photo from one of the Worth 1000 contests. The image has combined an aircraft carrier and golf course but to the point that you really have to look twice to decide if it is real or not.

As for backgrounds, remember that studio shoots can use all kinds of backgrounds from curtains, to painted canvas, as well as all kinds of lighting effects.

Gary Richardson · #30 08-04-2005, 12:16 AM

Thanks Craig,

Don't know about clever. Lazy yes, looked for something that did'nt need too much work on my part.

My take on the voting system is I liked it the way it is. Secrecy breeds suspicion, and there's no room for that here at RP. I like to see open opinions, honestly based.

I am not affected by others voting, as I compile my vote before looking at how others have voted. And I don't change it, even if by reading I see something that I had missed, as this would not be a true reflection of the impact the images had on ME.