COMPETITION RULES
RB INTERNAL COMETITION RULES
THE COMPETITION RULESThe theme and date of Competitions and the closing date for entry will be published in the printed Programme and on our website: www.rbcameraclub.co.uk
1. TYPE OF IMAGES ACCEPTED INTO CLUB COMPETTIONS
(See printed Programme for Categories and Theme of individual Competitions)
(a) PRINTS: (Monochrome prints and/or Colour prints)
Defined as single or group of images mounted for display on a print stand.
(b) PROJECTED IMAGES (Slides and/or Digital Image)
DIGITAL IMAGE defined as Image held on file suitable for Digital Projection.
SLIDE defined as 35 mm Transparency mounted in 5X5cm mount.
2. COMPETITION CATEGORIES (to be judged separately unless otherwise stated)
(a) Monochrome Prints (see definition below)
(b) Colour Prints
(c) Slides
(d) Digital (projected) Images
Definition of Black and White (monochrome)Photography
A black and white work fitting (i.e. going) from very dark grey (black) to very clear grey (white) is a monochrome work with the various shades of grey.
A black and white work toned entirely in a single colour will remain a monochrome work able to stand in the black and white category; such a work can be reproduced in black and white in the catalogue of a salon under FIAP patronage.
On the other hand a black and white work modified by a partial toning or by the addition of one colour becomes a colour work (polychrome) to stand in the colour category; such a work requires colour reproduction in the catalogue of a salon under FIAP patronage.
3. ONLY PAID UP MEMBERS of RBCC may enter Club Competitions.
4. ENTRIES. A member may submit up to 4 entries into each category, listed in order of preference on an entry form. If too many entries are received the organiser reserves the right to reduce the individual’s entry starting at number four on the entrant's list.
5. ALL IMAGES MUST be entirely the work of the entrant.
6. ENTRY FORM Each Competition entry must be accompanied by an entry form similar to that shown below.
RB.C.C.COMPETITION ENTRY FORM
* B&W Prints
* Colour Prints
* 35mm Slides
* Digital Images
NAME…………………………..COMPETITION…………………………………..
No. TITLE OF PRINT/IMAGE (in order of preference)
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NB * Delete Category not required (Please PRINT clearly in biro)
8. COMPETITION WINNERS placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd, in any RBCC Competition, may not re-enter that image (or any digitally manipulated image based on it) in subsequent years, with the exceptions of 'Print of the Year', 'Slide of the Year',and the 'Mini POTY' Competitions in that same year. The Mini-POTY winners (1st 2nd or 3rd) may use one of his or her three images again in subsequent years.
9. TRADE PROCESSED PRINTS will compete equally with home processed, Digital or Chemical Prints. No difference is made between a commercially produced Slide from a Digital File, or a Chemical Transparency. No indication of such is required.
10. PRINTS. The maximum mount size is 20” x 16”. Prints may be of any size, (up to 4 in number) within the mount that fits the restriction. No detail other than the print title should appear on the front of the print. On the back; the title, name of Photographer and date of first entry into an RBCC competition must be appended to indicate correct orientation. (Also clearly write ‘RBCC’ if to be submitted for an external competitions)
Note: A Monochrome is defined as black and white or toned monochromatic print that may incorporate one other colour. (RBCC rule only)
11. SLIDES. Slides must be 35mm Transparencies and in mounts no thicker than the standard GEPE type mount, 5X5cms (thicker slide mounts could jam the projector).
Any slides that are incorrectly masked, i.e. any tape, either masking or insulation which is stuck on the outside of the slide mount, for either masking or holding the slide together will be rejected.
Slides should be spotted on the bottom left hand corner when viewed the correct way up and marked with the title, and author’s name and date of first entry.
12. JUDGING. The judge shall award, as he or she feels appropriate. One 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category, and may further award one Highly Commended and two or more Commended places.
13.POINTS ALLOCATION (for the league table)
Points will be awarded as follows: First place 7 points; Second place 5 points; Third place 3 points; Highly Commended 2 points, and Commended 1 point.
14. RESPONSIBILITIES.
The responsibility for the organisation, collection of entries and keeping of competition records (Competition Book and League Table) rests with the Competition Co-ordinator and Secretary.
The responsibility for obeying the Competition Rules, making sure your images is marked correctly and is entered in time rests solely with the Photographer.
15. ANNUAL AWARDS NIGHT
The winners of all Competitions will receive a Trophy; Winner of ‘Print of the Year’; ‘Slide of the Year’ and ‘Digital Image of the Year’ also receive a Trophy. The Photographer with the highest aggregate score from the League Table will receive the coveted, PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR TROPHY.
QUOTE: One has to play fair, and be as honest as one can with a Competition ethos.
John Whaler. (RBCC Chairman 2005-2007)