Photo Show General Policies

There are two categories: Print (1 class) and Electronic Projected Image (3 classes).

• An entrant is limited to one entry per category, for a maximum of two entries.
• A Photo Show submitted from a previous year which did not win 1st, 2nd or 3rd Place may be reentered.
• Photography, production elements and the creation of the presentation must be the work of the entrant (with the exception of commercially produced music or sound effects and printed or scanned photos). Slides may be scanned by a party other than the maker. Members may request DPS to scan slides but must submit their request, and the slides, to the Director of Projected Images no later than April 18th.
• Neither the identity of the maker nor credits shall be visible either at the beginning, during or end of the presentation or anywhere on the face of the print boards.
• Electronic Projected Image Photo Shows may be supplied on CDs, DVDs, USB drives or other media compatible with DPS equipment. Participants are encouraged to consult with the Projected Image Director to help insure that their show will work as intended. Media used in the Electronic Projected Photo Shows must be submitted one week prior to the competition night. Photo Shows that do not adhere to the time and measurement requirements of the class in which they are entered, will not be accepted.
• Electronic Projected Image Photo Shows will use a single screen, a computer and digital projector furnished by DPS. An entrant's computer may be used providing it can interface with DPS equipment.
• A jury of three qualified, neutral judges will preside over the competition.
• Judging criterion will be based on Presentation and Photography.
• Scoring will be by the 1-9 point system on each criterion (maximum number of points attainable for a Photo Show is 54).

PRINT CATEGORY (1 CLASS)

• Monochrome and color compete together.
• A Photo Show may contain a mix of monochrome and color.
• Prints must be mounted on one or more boards totaling up to 640 sq. in.
• Title and captions are permitted.
• Entrant's name must be on the reverse.
• Judging of the Presentation will be based on effectiveness of the theme and the relationship of the images to one another, layout and supporting text.
• Judging of the Photography will be based on its technical quality, originality, composition and impact.

ELECTRONIC PROJECTED IMAGE CATEGORY (3 CLASSES)

• This category will include electronic or digital images.
• Delivery to the screen will be by electronic projection.
• Photo Shows with electronic images may be entered in any of the three classes.
• Only one Photo Show may be entered in the Electronic Projected Image Category and can only be entered in one class.
• Motion video or film is not permitted.


• This category will have three classes:
• Class 1 Up to ten (10) images.
  It is required that this class of Photo Show "tell a story."
  No titles, captions, or audio is permitted and only straight cut transitions may be used.
• Class 2 Up to three (3) minutes.
  No restriction on subject, supporting visual or audio elements.
• Class 3 3:01 to six (6) minutes.
  No restriction on subject, supporting visual or audio elements.
• Judging of the Presentation will be based on the effectiveness of the theme or story (does it achieve the intent in an entertaining, interesting or educational manner); the relationship of the images to one another; editing; originality; pace; use of transitions; title/captions; appropriateness and effective use of music/sound effects; quality of the narrative - its writing and delivery.
• Judging of the Photography will be based on its technical quality, originality, composition and impact.

John Toutkaldjian, Photo Show Chairman
2010-2011
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