TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Please be sure you've checked each of the elements listed below before submitting your images.
File type: Submit as JPEG files (Not TIFF, GIF or RAW)
Color Space: sRGB (Not Adobe RGB or other color space)
Resolution: 300 pixels per inch.
Maximum image width: 2400 pixels.
Maximum image height: 2400 pixels.
Use descriptive filenames: as long as necessary to describe the image. (No file numbers, no author's name.)
Your name in the image file's metadata. (In Photoshop it's Author, in Lightroom it's Creator).
HELP FILES:
Preparing your images for submission should not be a stumbling block! If you're having trouble with any aspect of the image prep process that is not covered here, let us know. If the problem is common to several members, we'll work to add the solution to these pages. If you're having a specific problem you'd like to discuss, click on "Let's Talk". The following help files are here to assist you.
All that is required in your image's metadata is your name. This is entered in the File>File Info> "Author" field of the General metadata tab in Photoshop and Elements, in the "Creator" field in Lightroom. See the help files for how to do this.
Any other information may be filled in for your personal reference.
If you want the image title or other description to appear when posted to our Facebook page, enter it in the Description field. Example.
CREATING A FILENAME (filename.jpg)
Do not submit images having camers-generated, or other automated filenames. Descriptive image filenames may be any reasonable length necessary to efficiently describe the image. Some Some tips on naming your image files..
Filenames MUST NOT contain your name, except as directed for special submissions
Nature & Photojournalism image filenames should contain only a brief "story-based" statement. (Judges don't like clever or quippy filenames)
Nature: It is recommended that nature image filenames contain the Latin names of your subject.
Once they're prepared, send your images as an e-mail attachments to the appropriate e-mail box based on your competition level.
Submission E-Mail Boxes
Group RED: ptcc.group.red@gmail.com
The Group RED image checker is Jared Ikeda
Group GREEN: ptcc.group.green@gmail.com
The Group GREEN image checker is Bill Brown
Group BLUE: ptcc.group.blue@gmail.com
The Group BLUE Image checker is Brooks Leffler
What group am I in?
Refer to Star Score FAQs for your options.
HOW TO FORMAT YOUR SUBMITTING E-MAIL
Send to the appropriate box based on your competition group. (See above) Always check to see if you've moved up as a result of a win.
In the SUBJECT line, Include your name, competition type and submission due date.
In the BODY of the e-mail, include your name and a list of filenames for the images you submitted.
Please DO NOT send general correspondence, questions, or other material to these mailboxes. They are for images submission only. If you have questions, refer to your roster and contact your competition group's filter or any member for help.
Timing: Images must be in the appropriate e-mail box by the date shown on Calendar page and the submission/return schedule.
About image modification
For all categories except creative, the reality of the subject must not be altered. Adjustments to exposure and color balance, sharpening and minor noise and spot elimination to impove image quality without distorting the reality of the subject is okay. For the specifics for each competition category, please see Competition Definitions.
