As announced, SCCC 35mm slides will be produced in October. Here is a reminder on the specifications.
FILM RECORDER REQUREMENTS
TIF files at these resolutions:
35mm film aspect 3:2 and must be saved horizontally
4096 x 2732
YOU MUST FLATTEN IMAGE BEFORE SAVING TIF!!
After 35mm has been completed, we will switch to 6x6 slides.
(These are higher resolution 8K)
TIF Files 6087 x 6087
(you may crop your sides to black for horizontal - but total image is 6087 x 6087)
As the image is square, direction does not matter.
YOU MUST FLATTEN IMAGE BEFORE SAVING TIF!!
As a confirmation, your 35mm TIF file will be 32meg and 6x6 will be 106meg.
posted by Larry 4:02 PM
Thanks to Paula for this updated information!
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FALL 2009 (Change in PRINT CATEGORY & PHOTOJOURNALISM)
Sioux City Camera Club - - - judging rules/information
DEADLINE: 5 p.m. Saturday after first meeting of the month. Place entries on Steve Paulson's porch. OR Bring to first meeting of the month. ONLY CURRENT PAID MEMBERS MAY COMPETE.
Entries must be new photos/slides OR a previous entry
that received a MERIT award. Previous entries that placed
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or Honorable Mention may never be entered
again in club competition (except for year-end judging.)
PRINTS - NOW ALL ONE CATEGORY
From the April 2009 N4C News Bulletin - “We have eliminated the Large and Small. Starting in September 2009 there will be only one classification.”
Minimum of 8” x 10” including the mount.
Maximum of 16" X 20" including the mount.
MOUNT: Thickness not to exceed 1/4". This is equivalent to a single
foamcore or two layers of regular matte material.
On back upper left corner of mounted print must have title, maker’s name, street address, name of camera club.
Color - LIMIT 3 PRINTS PER MAKER per month
Black & White - LIMIT 3 PRINTS PER MAKER per month
SLIDES
Show title, maker's name and *street address, and name of camera club on face of the mount. Must be thumb marked in lower left-hand corner as viewed in an upright position.
2 X 2 PICTORIAL COLOR SLIDES - LIMIT 4 SLIDES PER MAKER per month
Pictorial photography displays artistic quality of the presentation of the subject, rather than with the subject itself. All subjects qualify, but “Interest” or catching the viewer’s eye should be the goal of the photographer. Did the photographer simply record the subject, or enhance the viewer’s interest in the subject through the photographic process. Pictorialism may be accomplished by careful composition, meticulous photographic technique and proper presentation.
2 1/4 / COLOR SLIDES - SPECIAL MEDIUM FORMAT - lIMIT 4 SLIDES PER MAKER
This category is judged every other month starting in September.
* Only if you intend to have your slide submitted to N4C to be mailed to other clubs for
judging. See N4C item #2.
Judging Criteria
Technique: Focus, lighting, color rendition, exposure, print quality, mounting.
Composition: Arrangement of all elements within the picture area so the subject matter is presented as a harmonious, well-balanced photograph.
Interest: Originality, imagination, interpretation, subject, impact, mood, humor, etc.
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NORTH CENTRAL CAMERA CLUB COUNCIL - N4C
The Sioux City Camera Club (SCCC) is a member of the North Central Camera Club Council (N4C). As a member our club may enter 8 entries for each of the N4C categories listed below. Each "maker", or photography, is limited to one entry per category. These entries are judged by other N4C clubs. Entries receiving a ribbon in the monthly competitions held from September through May, will be entered in the year-end competition.
1. IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO HAVE A PRINT OR SLIDE JUDGED IN THE SCCC MONTHLY COMPETITION TO BE SUBMITTED FOR N4C JUDGING.
If you are a SCCC Member, you may give your entry to the club member responsible for sending entries to N4C, in a specific category.
2. A MAKER IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO HAVE A PRINT OR SLIDE SENT AWAY FOR JUDGING BY OTHER N4C CAMERA CLUBS. IF THAT IS THE MAKER’S WISH, IT MUST BE CLEARLY STATED.
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N4C - - - DIGITAL SLIDES
Digital Pictorial Digital Nature
Digital Contemporary Digital Photojournalism
Image Format -- Image files must be in jpg file format. Save jpg file using sRGB color space standard is recommended for consistent color under the projection conditions used for judging the contest. No logo or copyright is to appear on the image for judging. Copyrights may be included in the file metadata.
Image Size – The longest side is to be no more than 1024 pixels. Please keep the file size to no more than 500 KB.
N4C - - - CONTEST CATEGORIES
Items 1 - 4 are the same as the SCCC monthly judging. Items 5 to 18 are more specific. "Photojournalism" has it's own criteria for size and mounting. Photojournalism Slide and Digital entries will be judged together. Note Items 11, 12 & 13.
1. Color Prints
2. Black & White Pictorial Prints
3. 2x2 Pictorial Color Slides
4. 2 1/4 Color Slides - Special Medium Format
5. Nature Prints: Black & White or Color
6. 2x2 Nature Slides
Nature photography is intended to convey the sense of the natural world, absent any evidence of the presence of, or interference by the human element. How well one conceals the human element matters. Zoo animals are accepted if the setting is natural and there is no depiction of the cage or bars. Domestic animals and plants are generally rejected even though they may be encountered in the wild. Photos of a pet snake or lizard are more likely to succeed than those of a dog or cat.
7. Photo-Travel Color Prints
8. 2x2 Photo-Travel Slides
Photo-travel photography is the photographic depiction of a new environment or the means used to get there. There is no definition of how far away or different that environment must be to qualify as “travel.” The image must have good photographic technique and the ability to convey the feeling and flavor of the place. Emphasize the character that makes the location unique.
The name of the locale where the picture was made must be on the slide or print.
9. Contemporary/Creative Prints
10. 2x2 Contemporary/Creative Slides and DIGITAL
Contemporary/Creative photography. This area of photography bridges between photographic realism and creative art, concentrating on form and color. The result is important, not the means used to create the photo. This is an opportunity be creative and experiment. Examples of some methods used to alter an image and producing an “abstract” effect are; ultra-high contrast, black light, bas-relief, solarization, multi-images, trick lenses and filters. Just about anything goes!
11. Photojournalism Prints - must be submitted without mounts or on Color and Black & White lightweight mounts not to exceed 8" x 12"
12. 2x2 Photojournalism Slides
13. Photojournalism - DIGITAL- Will be judged with the slides.
Photojournalism is the telling of a story by the use of a picture with an element of human interest, good composition and technique. Such as photos seen in newspapers and magazines depicting an event or activity. A great photo is worth a thousand words and tells it's own story, but the caption or title is also judged.
Photojournalism images may not be manipulated technically to "create" a print, depicting a photojournalism event. The photo must remain as the image was captured when the shutter was clicked. However, adjusting brightness and contrast, a normal part of the "printing" process is allowed.
14. DIGITAL Pictorial slides
16. DIGITAL Nature Slides
17. DIGITAL Contemporary/Creative
18. Photo Essay (Digital) - April only
posted by Larry 3:52 PM
My thanks to Mike Walsh for providing these notes during my absence this night. -Randy
Minutes of S.C.C.C.
Date: September 10, 2009
Place: First Presbyterian Church
The first meeting of the 2009-2010 year came to order at 7:30 pm. Approximately 30 persons attended. Three guests attended: Jodie Sheppard, Sherry Heimbecker, and Bob Pierson. All three joined the club as members.
Co-Presidents Larry Crabb and Paula Warp led the discussion regarding the new and current rules on the size of prints and the process of submitting slides. The members discussed the purpose and goals of N4C and the procedure for submissions to N4C. The members who have accepted responsibility for submission to N4C are:
Steve Paulson - Color Prints, all digital
Scott Bricker - B & W and Nature Prints
Bob Gillespie - Photo Journalism Prints and Slides and 2 1/4" slides
Kevin Smith - Photo Travel Prints and Slides and 2 x 2" slides
John Anderson - Contemporary Prints and Slides
N4C submissions: It was noted that a member can only submit one photo per category per month but can submit a print and a slide of the same photo in the same category. However, in the photo journalism (PJ) category, a member can only submit one photo per month that is either a print or a slide, but not both.
Paula provided handouts that included our club and N4C submission rules for various categories and the club meeting dates for the years 2009/2010 and 2010/2011. Paula also circulated a form to volunteer for judging and providing treats.
It was noted that membership dues ($25 for single and $35 for family membership) are due now and will be overdue as of November 1, 2009.
The special presentation for the meeting was conducted by John Anderson. His "Paint with Light Technique" was very interesting and generated a great deal of discussion and questions. John presented a handout describing the technique which can also be found online at www.photosbyJohn.com
The next meeting is September 24.
posted by Randy 6:38 AM
2009 Meeting Dates Listing:
DATES FOR SCCC MEETINGS SEPTEMBER 2009 - MAY 2010
2nd & Last THURSDAY except for November & December because of Thanksgiving and Christmas
September 10, 2009
September 24, 2009
October 8, 2009
October 29, 2009
November 5, 2009
November 19, 2009
December 3, 2009
December 17, 2009
January 14, 2010
January 28, 2010
February 11, 2010
February 25, 2010
March 11, 2010
March 25, 2010
April 8, 2010 (EASTER IS APRIL 4)
April 29, 2010 (this could be moved up to April 22, depending on Year-End Banquet
posted by Larry 3:59 PM
If I start a year early will I be able to get my Iowa State Fair photos submitted in time?
The Theme Class for 2010 is "Iowa Family Farm"
The entry forms for the 2010 Iowa State Fair Photography Salon will be available on May 1, 2010 here:
Iowa State Fair
Click on second tab "2010 Iowa State Fair"
Click on "Competition"
Click on "How to Enter"
"Select a Department" find "Photography"
Entry Deadline: Sunday, June 27, 2010
posted by Larry 11:21 AM