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This page provides a full list of all Morpeth Camera Club Competitions and Interclub Competitions,
followed by information on how to prepare entries for competitions and how to prepare images
for the Club Website.
Click here for "How to prepare entries for MCC Club Competitions".
Click here for "Make up of Club Competitions".
Click here for "How to prepare images for the Club Website".
Club Competitions 2013/14
This Section is in the process of being updated by the Webmaster for the new season.
1st Open PDI Competition.
Max Entry - 3 digital images,either colour and/or mono.
Subject - Any.
Max Size - 1400 x 1050 jpeg.
Hand-in -
Judge -
Results -
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1st Open Print Competitions.
Enter up to 3 colour prints maximum and up to 3 mono prints maximum.
Subject - Any.
Mounted - 20 x 16 max, (50cm x 40cm)
Hand-in -
Judge -
Results -
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Bates Cup PDI Competition.
Enter up to 3 digital images maximum,either colour and/or mono.
Subject - Landscape.
Max Size - 1400 x 1050 jpeg.
Hand-in -
Judge -
Results -
********************************************************************************************
Set Subject Print Competitions.
Enter up to 3 colour prints on the Set Subject of -
and/or
Enter up to 3 mono prints on the Set Subject of -
Mounted - 20 x 16 max, (50cm x 40cm)
Hand-in -
Judge -
Results -
********************************************************************************************
2nd Open PDI Competition.
Enter up to 3 digital images maximum, either colour and/or mono.
Subject - Any.
Max Size - 1400 x 1050 jpeg.
Hand-in -
Judge -
Results -
********************************************************************************************
2nd Open Print Competitions.
Enter up to 3 colour prints maxium and/or up to 3 mono prints maximum.
Subject - Any.
Mounted - 20 x 16 max, (50cm x 40cm)
Hand-in -
Judge -
Results -
********************************************************************************************
Browell Trophy PDI Competition.
Enter up to 3 digital images maxiumum, colour and/or mono.
Subject - Natural History
(no pets, no captive animals including zoos, wildlife parks etc)
Max Size - 1400 x 1050 jpeg.
Hand in -
Judge -
Results -
********************************************************************************************
3 of a Kind Print Competitions.
Enter 3 separate colour prints and/or 3 separate mono prints.
Subject - Any ( but prints will be judged as a set of three and must have
a link or theme to connect them to each other.
(PLEASE NOTE - Your entry cannot contain a print or a print
of an image that has previously been awarded a first place).
Mounted - 20 x 16 max, (50cm x 40cm)
Hand-in -
Judge -
Results -
********************************************************************************************
********************************************************************************************
Morpeth Camera Club also hold two competitions that are judged by the members on the night
and not an outside judge. These competitions are open to every member and the aim is to have
a look at what everyone can do no matter what there skill level.
Members A4 print Competition.
To Do - Bring up to four A4 prints,unmounted.
Date -
Subject - Any.
We will attach them to a piece of card, mix them up and then put two prints
up at random and the audience will select which print goes into next round.
Easy at first but then it gets hard, which do i choose, great fun. No marks,
No names.
Judge - The Audience Decide.
Results -
Members pdi Knockout Competition.
To Do - Bring up to four digital images on a memory stick or disc.
Date -
Subject - Any.
Computer will then randomly select two images and project them at the same
time. Audience then selects which image goes into the next round until only
two are left. No marks, No names. Add titles in exif data.
Judge - The Audience Decides.
Results -
********************************************************************************************
********************************************************************************************
Inter-Club Competitions 2013/14
This section in the process of being updated by the Webmaster for the new season.
Inter-club competitions are competitions with other clubs using the best work from club members as images will
generally be expected by judges to be of a higher standard.
The 4 way interclub competitions are between, Morpeth, Gateshead, Gosforth & Cramlington Camera Clubs.
The 7 way interclub competitions are between, Morpeth, Ashington, Blyth, Cambois, Amble, Alnwick & Wooler
Camera Clubs.
7 Way Inter-club Mono & Colour Print Competition.
Each club must enter 4 monochrome prints and 4 colour prints.
Subject - Any.
Mounted - 20 x 16 max, (50cm x 40cm)
Hand In - (Morpeth members hand-in -
Judge -
Results -
Host Club -
********************************************************************************************
7 Way Inter-club PDI Knockout Competition.
Each club must enter 20 images.
Subject - Any.
Max Size - 1400 x 1050 jpeg.
Hand In - (Morpeth members hand-in -
Judges -
Results -
Host Club -
********************************************************************************************
4 Way Inter-club Competition (Part 1 PDI)
Each club must enter 8 Images.
Subject - Any.
Max Size - 1400 x 1050 jpeg.
Hand In - (Morpeth members hand in -
Judge -
Results -
Host Club -
********************************************************************************************
4 Way Inter-club Competition (Part 2 Prints)
Each club must enter 8 prints in total,(4 mono & 4 colour).
Subject - Any.
Mounted - 20 x 16 max, (50cm x 40cm)
Hand In - (Morpeth members hand in -
Judge -
Results -
Host Club -
********************************************************************************************
7 Way Inter-club Pdi Category Competition.
Each club must enter 10 Images in total,(max of 2 and no less than 1 in different categories,
Portrait, Still Life, Interiors, Landscape, Flora & fauna, Fantasy, Myth, Religion,Legend).
Max Size - 1400 x 1050.
Hand In - (Morpeth members hand in -
Judge -
Results -
Host Club -
********************************************************************************************
HOW TO PREPARE ENTRIES FOR MCC CLUB COMPETITIONS
1. Please note that the requirements below do not cover NCPF competitions.
PRINT PREPARATION
2. Each print needs to have a title written on the back and if necessary, a mark indicating the top edge of the print. This can be a great help when the picture is an abstract composition. There should be no other identifying marks on the print. Maximum size of the mount being - length 20 inches (50cms) by 16 inches (40cms). Each entry must be accompanied by a proforma detailing print titles, the name of the competitor and the name of the competition. (If a proforma is not available a sheet of paper with the above details clearly shown will suffice.)
ELECTRONIC IMAGE FILE PREPARATION
3. Electronic images should be prepared as follows:
3.1 File Format & Size
All images must be prepared in JPEG format with a maximum pixel dimension of 1400 (horizontal) x 1050 (vertical), (this can be done as shown below). The files will be projected using equipment calibrated using Adobe RGB1998 Colour Setting and Colour Temperature of 6500K.
3.2 Resizing and Saving JPEG images in Photoshop:
3.2.1 When you have completed processing your image select Image - Image Size.
3.2.2 Ensure the three lower boxes are all ticked.
3.2.3 Set the pixel dimensions to a maximum width of 1400 (landscape) or a maximum height of 1050 (portrait). When one dimension is changed the other dimension automatically changes to maintain image proportions. (If setting the width to 1400 pixels, the height remains greater than 1050 pixels, then reset the height to 1050 pixels even though the width reduces in size to less than 1400 pixels). Select OK.
3.2.4 With imaged resized, select
3.2.5 Set
3.2.6 Enter image
3.2.7 Set quality to 12 in
EXIF/XMP DATA
4. You must enter the title information. Do not enter Author information for open competitions, but include for the internally judged club knockout competition.
SETTING IMAGE TITLE AND AUTHOR EXIF INFORMATION IN WINDOWS
5. EXIF is a widely supported standard for storing information in image files. Windows Explorer allows you to set the title & author for an image by:
5.1 In Windows Explorer, right click an image file and select the Properties from the menu that appears.
5.2 The properties dialogue box will appear - make sure
5.3 Click OK and that's all there is to it.
6. Each entry must be accompanied by a proforma detailing image titles, the name of the competitor, and the name of the competition.
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MAKE UP OF CLUB COMPETITIONS
1. FIRST AND SECOND OPEN DIGITAL COMPETITION - up to three images mono OR colour of any subject matter. Prepare images as in 'Electronic image file preparation' described above.
2. THE BATES CUP LANDSCAPE DIGITAL COMPETITION - up to three images mono OR colour of landscapes/seascapes/skyscapes. Prepare images as in 'Electronic image file preparation' described above
3. FIRST AND SECOND OPEN PRINT COMPETITION - three mono and three colour prints of any subject matter in each competition. The mono prints may be black and white or any other single tome with white. A print with white, a tone and another colour is classed as a colour print.
4. CLUB DIGITAL FUN KNOCKOUT - Each competitor may enter up to four images (mono or colour) of any subject matter. Prepare images as in 'Electronic image file preparation' described above.
5. THREE OF A KIND - Each competitor enters up to three mono prints and/or three colour prints illustrating a theme to be viewed as a panel or set of three.
6. THE BROWELL TROPHY NATURAL HISTORY DIGITAL COMPETITION - up to three images mono OR colour.Natural history subjects must be in the wild or natural setting.No pets or captive animals,no zoos, wildlifeparks, etc etc. Prepare images as in 'Electronic image file preparation' described above.
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HOW TO PREPARE IMAGES FOR THE CLUB WEBSITE
1. The website, as presently constituted, will only accept a maximum 300 images.
It is hoped that all Club members will submit images to a personal portfolio.
Images should be prepared as follows.
2. Images must be in JPEG format.
3. When submitting images for use on the Club Website please show your name and the title of the image in the EXIF/XMP data area.
SETTING IMAGE TITLE AND AUTHOR EXIF INFORMATION IN WINDOWS
4. EXIF is a widely supported standard for storing information in image files. Windows Explorer allows you to set the title & author for an image as follows.
5 In Windows Explorer, right click an image file and select the Properties from the menu that appears.
6 The properties dialogue box will appear - make sure
7 Click OK and that's all there is to it.
8. Images should, if possible, be submitted to the Webmaster as attachments to an e-mail and should be sent to
davy bolam.Please show image titles in the e-mail.
9. There is no need to alter your image size etc. because when an image is saved by the Webmaster to the Portfolio area of the website the size is automatically rendered down by the Photium.com system to a "default" size. After rendering, each image varies slightly in size. When images are placed in the opening slide-show they have to be re-sized by the Webmaster as all images must be exactly the same for the slide-show to function correctly.
10. If you prefer you can submit your images by means of a CD or a memory stick (returnable).
11. You MUST own the copyright to the image(s) you are submitting. Please confirm in your submission e-mail that you do own the copyright to the images you are using. The only copyright protection being applied at the moment ((c)2013) is at the bottom of each page of the website. You can apply your own copyright wording to your images.
12. The Webmaster retains the right to use (or not use) any images submitted.
13. If after 3/4 months you wish to refresh your Portfolio please get in touch with the Webmaster. It is worth remembering that the Portfolio is yours - the webmaster is only the agent!
Click here to return to the Top of this Page.
This page provides a full list of all Morpeth Camera Club Competitions and Interclub Competitions,
followed by information on how to prepare entries for competitions and how to prepare images
for the Club Website.
Click here for "How to prepare entries for MCC Club Competitions".
Click here for "Make up of Club Competitions".
Click here for "How to prepare images for the Club Website".
Club Competitions 2013/14
This Section is in the process of being updated by the Webmaster for the new season.
1st Open PDI Competition.
Max Entry - 3 digital images,either colour and/or mono.
Subject - Any.
Max Size - 1400 x 1050 jpeg.
Hand-in -
Judge -
Results -
********************************************************************************************
1st Open Print Competitions.
Enter up to 3 colour prints maximum and up to 3 mono prints maximum.
Subject - Any.
Mounted - 20 x 16 max, (50cm x 40cm)
Hand-in -
Judge -
Results -
********************************************************************************************
Bates Cup PDI Competition.
Enter up to 3 digital images maximum,either colour and/or mono.
Subject - Landscape.
Max Size - 1400 x 1050 jpeg.
Hand-in -
Judge -
Results -
********************************************************************************************
Set Subject Print Competitions.
Enter up to 3 colour prints on the Set Subject of -
and/or
Enter up to 3 mono prints on the Set Subject of -
Mounted - 20 x 16 max, (50cm x 40cm)
Hand-in -
Judge -
Results -
********************************************************************************************
2nd Open PDI Competition.
Enter up to 3 digital images maximum, either colour and/or mono.
Subject - Any.
Max Size - 1400 x 1050 jpeg.
Hand-in -
Judge -
Results -
********************************************************************************************
2nd Open Print Competitions.
Enter up to 3 colour prints maxium and/or up to 3 mono prints maximum.
Subject - Any.
Mounted - 20 x 16 max, (50cm x 40cm)
Hand-in -
Judge -
Results -
********************************************************************************************
Browell Trophy PDI Competition.
Enter up to 3 digital images maxiumum, colour and/or mono.
Subject - Natural History
(no pets, no captive animals including zoos, wildlife parks etc)
Max Size - 1400 x 1050 jpeg.
Hand in -
Judge -
Results -
********************************************************************************************
3 of a Kind Print Competitions.
Enter 3 separate colour prints and/or 3 separate mono prints.
Subject - Any ( but prints will be judged as a set of three and must have
a link or theme to connect them to each other.
(PLEASE NOTE - Your entry cannot contain a print or a print
of an image that has previously been awarded a first place).
Mounted - 20 x 16 max, (50cm x 40cm)
Hand-in -
Judge -
Results -
********************************************************************************************
********************************************************************************************
Morpeth Camera Club also hold two competitions that are judged by the members on the night
and not an outside judge. These competitions are open to every member and the aim is to have
a look at what everyone can do no matter what there skill level.
Members A4 print Competition.
To Do - Bring up to four A4 prints,unmounted.
Date -
Subject - Any.
We will attach them to a piece of card, mix them up and then put two prints
up at random and the audience will select which print goes into next round.
Easy at first but then it gets hard, which do i choose, great fun. No marks,
No names.
Judge - The Audience Decide.
Results -
Members pdi Knockout Competition.
To Do - Bring up to four digital images on a memory stick or disc.
Date -
Subject - Any.
Computer will then randomly select two images and project them at the same
time. Audience then selects which image goes into the next round until only
two are left. No marks, No names. Add titles in exif data.
Judge - The Audience Decides.
Results -
********************************************************************************************
********************************************************************************************
Inter-Club Competitions 2013/14
This section in the process of being updated by the Webmaster for the new season.
Inter-club competitions are competitions with other clubs using the best work from club members as images will
generally be expected by judges to be of a higher standard.
The 4 way interclub competitions are between, Morpeth, Gateshead, Gosforth & Cramlington Camera Clubs.
The 7 way interclub competitions are between, Morpeth, Ashington, Blyth, Cambois, Amble, Alnwick & Wooler
Camera Clubs.
7 Way Inter-club Mono & Colour Print Competition.
Each club must enter 4 monochrome prints and 4 colour prints.
Subject - Any.
Mounted - 20 x 16 max, (50cm x 40cm)
Hand In - (Morpeth members hand-in -
Judge -
Results -
Host Club -
********************************************************************************************
7 Way Inter-club PDI Knockout Competition.
Each club must enter 20 images.
Subject - Any.
Max Size - 1400 x 1050 jpeg.
Hand In - (Morpeth members hand-in -
Judges -
Results -
Host Club -
********************************************************************************************
4 Way Inter-club Competition (Part 1 PDI)
Each club must enter 8 Images.
Subject - Any.
Max Size - 1400 x 1050 jpeg.
Hand In - (Morpeth members hand in -
Judge -
Results -
Host Club -
********************************************************************************************
4 Way Inter-club Competition (Part 2 Prints)
Each club must enter 8 prints in total,(4 mono & 4 colour).
Subject - Any.
Mounted - 20 x 16 max, (50cm x 40cm)
Hand In - (Morpeth members hand in -
Judge -
Results -
Host Club -
********************************************************************************************
7 Way Inter-club Pdi Category Competition.
Each club must enter 10 Images in total,(max of 2 and no less than 1 in different categories,
Portrait, Still Life, Interiors, Landscape, Flora & fauna, Fantasy, Myth, Religion,Legend).
Max Size - 1400 x 1050.
Hand In - (Morpeth members hand in -
Judge -
Results -
Host Club -
********************************************************************************************
HOW TO PREPARE ENTRIES FOR MCC CLUB COMPETITIONS
1. Please note that the requirements below do not cover NCPF competitions.
PRINT PREPARATION
2. Each print needs to have a title written on the back and if necessary, a mark indicating the top edge of the print. This can be a great help when the picture is an abstract composition. There should be no other identifying marks on the print. Maximum size of the mount being - length 20 inches (50cms) by 16 inches (40cms). Each entry must be accompanied by a proforma detailing print titles, the name of the competitor and the name of the competition. (If a proforma is not available a sheet of paper with the above details clearly shown will suffice.)
ELECTRONIC IMAGE FILE PREPARATION
3. Electronic images should be prepared as follows:
3.1 File Format & Size
All images must be prepared in JPEG format with a maximum pixel dimension of 1400 (horizontal) x 1050 (vertical), (this can be done as shown below). The files will be projected using equipment calibrated using Adobe RGB1998 Colour Setting and Colour Temperature of 6500K.
3.2 Resizing and Saving JPEG images in Photoshop:
3.2.1 When you have completed processing your image select Image - Image Size.
3.2.2 Ensure the three lower boxes are all ticked.
3.2.3 Set the pixel dimensions to a maximum width of 1400 (landscape) or a maximum height of 1050 (portrait). When one dimension is changed the other dimension automatically changes to maintain image proportions. (If setting the width to 1400 pixels, the height remains greater than 1050 pixels, then reset the height to 1050 pixels even though the width reduces in size to less than 1400 pixels). Select OK.
3.2.4 With imaged resized, select
File - Save As.
3.2.5 Set
Save in. (Select directory in which you want your file saving.)
3.2.6 Enter image
File nameand select
JPEGfrom
Formatdrop down menu. Select
Save
3.2.7 Set quality to 12 in
JPEG Optionsdialogue box and select OK. Close file.
EXIF/XMP DATA
4. You must enter the title information. Do not enter Author information for open competitions, but include for the internally judged club knockout competition.
SETTING IMAGE TITLE AND AUTHOR EXIF INFORMATION IN WINDOWS
5. EXIF is a widely supported standard for storing information in image files. Windows Explorer allows you to set the title & author for an image by:
5.1 In Windows Explorer, right click an image file and select the Properties from the menu that appears.
5.2 The properties dialogue box will appear - make sure
Tabis selected, and you can enter the title for the image, and Author (only for club knockout)
5.3 Click OK and that's all there is to it.
6. Each entry must be accompanied by a proforma detailing image titles, the name of the competitor, and the name of the competition.
Click here to return to the Top of this Page.
MAKE UP OF CLUB COMPETITIONS
1. FIRST AND SECOND OPEN DIGITAL COMPETITION - up to three images mono OR colour of any subject matter. Prepare images as in 'Electronic image file preparation' described above.
2. THE BATES CUP LANDSCAPE DIGITAL COMPETITION - up to three images mono OR colour of landscapes/seascapes/skyscapes. Prepare images as in 'Electronic image file preparation' described above
3. FIRST AND SECOND OPEN PRINT COMPETITION - three mono and three colour prints of any subject matter in each competition. The mono prints may be black and white or any other single tome with white. A print with white, a tone and another colour is classed as a colour print.
4. CLUB DIGITAL FUN KNOCKOUT - Each competitor may enter up to four images (mono or colour) of any subject matter. Prepare images as in 'Electronic image file preparation' described above.
5. THREE OF A KIND - Each competitor enters up to three mono prints and/or three colour prints illustrating a theme to be viewed as a panel or set of three.
6. THE BROWELL TROPHY NATURAL HISTORY DIGITAL COMPETITION - up to three images mono OR colour.Natural history subjects must be in the wild or natural setting.No pets or captive animals,no zoos, wildlifeparks, etc etc. Prepare images as in 'Electronic image file preparation' described above.
Click here to return to the Top of this Page.
HOW TO PREPARE IMAGES FOR THE CLUB WEBSITE
1. The website, as presently constituted, will only accept a maximum 300 images.
It is hoped that all Club members will submit images to a personal portfolio.
Images should be prepared as follows.
2. Images must be in JPEG format.
3. When submitting images for use on the Club Website please show your name and the title of the image in the EXIF/XMP data area.
SETTING IMAGE TITLE AND AUTHOR EXIF INFORMATION IN WINDOWS
4. EXIF is a widely supported standard for storing information in image files. Windows Explorer allows you to set the title & author for an image as follows.
5 In Windows Explorer, right click an image file and select the Properties from the menu that appears.
6 The properties dialogue box will appear - make sure
Tabis selected, and you can enter the title for the image, and the name of the author.
7 Click OK and that's all there is to it.
8. Images should, if possible, be submitted to the Webmaster as attachments to an e-mail and should be sent to
davy bolam.Please show image titles in the e-mail.
9. There is no need to alter your image size etc. because when an image is saved by the Webmaster to the Portfolio area of the website the size is automatically rendered down by the Photium.com system to a "default" size. After rendering, each image varies slightly in size. When images are placed in the opening slide-show they have to be re-sized by the Webmaster as all images must be exactly the same for the slide-show to function correctly.
10. If you prefer you can submit your images by means of a CD or a memory stick (returnable).
11. You MUST own the copyright to the image(s) you are submitting. Please confirm in your submission e-mail that you do own the copyright to the images you are using. The only copyright protection being applied at the moment ((c)2013) is at the bottom of each page of the website. You can apply your own copyright wording to your images.
12. The Webmaster retains the right to use (or not use) any images submitted.
13. If after 3/4 months you wish to refresh your Portfolio please get in touch with the Webmaster. It is worth remembering that the Portfolio is yours - the webmaster is only the agent!
Click here to return to the Top of this Page.
