Question: I understand that the main picture has to be taken in the specified time period, but a lot of the textures and layers that I use are from pictures I've taken at various times. Can I still use them?
Question: I understand that the main picture has to be taken in the specified time period, but a lot of the textures and layers that I use are from pictures I've taken at various times. Can I still use them?
Question: I understand that the main picture has to be taken in the specified time period, but a lot of the textures and layers that I use are from pictures I've taken at various times. Can I still use them?
Good point,I would like to know this too.
my reading of the rules (and i'm no expert (hehe)) is that textures captured outside the dates are OK, as long as they are not the main feature of the photo.
i'd also be interested to know if textures that come with a software's "grunge" filter would be acceptable to use, as they were neither taken by the submitter or captured/created within the date limits.
So in reality, this is just about an editing technique...?
well, in the suggestion thread i stated challenge as
"Select an appropriate subject and post-processing to represent the grunge look/feel."
but since the SC decided to have the challenge description be N/A, all bets are off.
i think there are certain subjects that fit this type of challenge better (old buildings, vintage looking items, faces,... and insects doing the nasty, if the previou Grunge challenge is representative)
Since overlays, textures, etc. are such an integral part of this type of pp'ing, I think the SC needs to weigh in and give a definitive answer as to whether such textures/overlays/etc. need to be taken within the time frame and if they need to be taken by the photog, or can be procured from outside sources.
You may • use images that do not meet the source or date requirements as textures in your entry if they function specifically as textures and not to circumvent other rules.
• apply a full range of editing tools to all or part of your entry.
The first point suggests that images used as textures do not need to be taken by you (although you should have permission if they are copyrighted) nor be taken within the challenge submission dates. However, if the "texture" becomes so prominent a feature as to be considered (by a majority of SC reviewing the image) a composite or multiple image, it can still be subject to DQ unless taken by you during the appropriate period.
Bottom line IMO, use textures with caution and discretion, and consider submitting (via Help > Contact Us > Ticket: DPC — General Inquiry) Before/After versions ahead of time for an "informal opinion" (not "pre-validation) from one or more SC members ... a couple of days ahead might be a good idea, especially if everyone's doing it ...
The second point would suggest that a texture filter (an "editing tool") can be used legally.
Sounds like Snapseed might be my tool of choice for this one. I may have to buy the PC version just to see how it differs from the iPad version. I like the grunge effect it has, especially on textured subjects.
the texture issue may not be so important. go through and look at the previous grunge challenge... i would argue that a majority of them were achieved by "dark/grainy HDR" than texture overlays.
out of the top 40, i could only easily detect what might be a texture overlay in #14 and #33
the texture issue may not be so important. go through and look at the previous grunge challenge... i would argue that a majority of them were achieved by "dark/grainy HDR" than texture overlays.
out of the top 40, i could only easily detect what might be a texture overlay in #14 and #33
thoughts?
-m
The last grunge challenge had the advanced rules, so you were not allowed to use texture overlays.
