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The 2011 - 2012 season has 4 internal club competition categories -
In all the competitions, work is judged anonymously and on an equal basis. We encourage everyone to take part in the competitions, although only paid up members are eligible to enter. There are no separate entry fees for competitions. Other than “The Len Clarke Memorial Trophy” competition, up to 3 entries can be submitted for each competition . Each print must show the title and entrant's name on the back. Entries must be submitted at least 2 weeks before the competition and may be submitted in one of the following ways:
All entries must be registered for the competition either via the online form, or by being submitted with a completed paper entry form. Forms are available on the night or can be downloaded from here. Prints must be mounted by the entrant, although they may be trade processed; all must have been taken by the entrant. Where digital manipulation has been used, all images must be the sole work of the entrant who must hold the copyright of all images used. Image Specifications Enprint League Competitions All prints for the Enprint League must be unmounted, unmanipulated 6 x 4 inch or 7 x 5 inch photos (or as near as). Print League Competitions The maximum mount size to be submitted is 50cm x 40cm. The minimum photo size is 6 x 4 inches. Multi prints are allowed, but only as 1 entry on 1 mounting board. Len Clarke Memorial Trophy This is a panel competition of up to 6 images on a related theme. If the images are individually mounted then they must meet the same entry specification as the print league. If they are multi-mounted on the same mount board then there is no restriction on the maximum mount size. DPI League Competitions Image size maximum 1400 pixels horizontal and 1050 pixels vertical (note: NOT 1400 vertical!). Images must not contain layers, and must be completely 'flattened' prior to submission. Images may be sized at 96dpi. Files must be jpeg format and named in the following way: title.name.file type Scoring and Prizes The competitions that qualify for league points are identified in the programme. Each entry scores points towards the overall league table. The judge will select
Additionally, new work is awarded 3 points and re-entered work 1 point. The overall league winner will be the entrant with the highest total of points after all rounds. League tables are available in the Members Area or from the Competitions Secretary. In the event of a tie, the award goes to the entrant with the greatest number of first places. The awards of the “Rotherhill Cup” and the “Beaton Cup” trophies” are also part of the league points. There is also a trophy for the Image of the Year. This is selected from the prints which have won a league round during the season and is judged and awarded at the annual dinner. |