February's Competition Project Discussion

[miles_hot]

so far neither Blister nor the two judges have complained so I don't think that we need to beat ourselves (or each other) up too much I worry if people start to be put off the idea of entering the comp by something which isn't pissing the judges or the organiser off.

God I wish the judging was a quicker process though (but glad I don't have to do it!) - the wait always kills me

Miles

 

[gus3049]

Quite agree Miles. I hope the judges aren't regretting the idea. This month seems even harder to er... judge than january. There are quite a few in there that are obviously quality and quite how you pick the top three, I just don't know.

Never mind - tomorrow..........never comes!

 

[Paul.J]

I have managed to be able to get my piccys the correct size because my old camera went down to 0.3mp,which gave me the correct size for the comp,640x480,and by filling the screen/viewfinder as much as i could when taking the piccy,there was no need for me to crop it to get it closer.
But having had a new camera now,this only goes down to 3mp.
But it also has different settings for tv screen format.16:9 which i believe is wide screen,and the old 4:3 Analogue.
I took a piccy at the wide screen and a piccy at the old 4:3 setting,set at 3mp.
I opened both piccys up using Gimp.
The wide shot was longer/narrrower whereas the other was more square.
Altered the image size to 640x480.
The wide piccy was too long still and i couldn't get the correct 640x480 size,but the 4:3 gave me the correct size.
So i just wondered if this might be causing some of the problems some of you have been having :?:
I am no expert here but thought i would share what i had to do meself to get the correct size piccy.

 

[Hudson Carpentry]

Yes point and shoot cameras are designed for people to take "snaps", which ultimately will be used as wallpaper on a PC/Laptop which is why you have 4:3 and 16:9 ratios. The true photography ratio is 2:3. I don't think this really matters, as nobody has complained about the different dimensions.

4:3 is the old TV/Computer screen ratio
16:9 is widescreen
16:10 is High Definition widescreen
2:3 is 35mm (or cropped) sensor cameras ratio

What this means for you doug really is nothing, stick to 4:3 ratio (for every 4 pixel across there are 3 pixels down) and you will have the perfect landscape ratio for this forum and general "holiday snaps". If you ever want to do panoramic landscapes or photo's then use 16:9 (You will get a wider but shorter picture). 16:9 could also be useful for taking portrait shots of things like candle sticks, there will be more detail in the stick and less surroundings to distract from the subject. If you have a wide screen laptop/PC and wish to use the pictures your taking as wallpaper then use 16:9

 

[The Shark]

Yes point and shoot cameras are designed for people to take "snaps", which ultimately will be used as wallpaper on a PC/Laptop which is why you have 4:3 and 16:9 ratios. The true photography ratio is 2:3. I don't think this really matters, as nobody has complained about the different dimensions.

4:3 is the old TV/Computer screen ratio
16:9 is widescreen
16:10 is High Definition widescreen
2:3 is 35mm (or cropped) sensor cameras ratio

What this means for you doug really is nothing, stick to 4:3 ratio (for every 4 pixel across there are 3 pixels down) and you will have the perfect landscape ratio for this forum and general "holiday snaps". If you ever want to do panoramic landscapes or photo's then use 16:9 (You will get a wider but shorter picture). 16:9 could also be useful for taking portrait shots of things like candle sticks, there will be more detail in the stick and less surroundings to distract from the subject. If you have a wide screen laptop/PC and wish to use the pictures your taking as wallpaper then use 16:9

Thank you for that explanation, that helps a great deal.

Malc

 

[Blister]

Quite agree Miles. I hope the judges aren't regretting the idea. This month seems even harder to er... judge than january. There are quite a few in there that are obviously quality and quite how you pick the top three, I just don't know.

Never mind - tomorrow..........never comes!

Gordon

Neither of the JUDGES are REGRETTING volunteering to assist with this challenge ,
Both have said how much they are enjoying taking part ,
I have had a PM from George and spoke to Barry on the phone today

All I can say regarding YOUR comment about " This month seems even harder to er... judge than January. There are quite a few in there that are obviously quality and quite how you pick the top three, I just don't know. " is leave the Judging to the Judges , It also says the Judges decision is final
If the Judges have a problem I am sure they will let us all know

Allen

 

[dennisk]

Once again some very nice entries.I was hoping to get into the top five, but not to be. I am, however enjoying this competition very much, and it will help me become a better turner. I have the ability to turn, but not always the gift to design.It is that way with my business as well.Building homes and cabinets and furniture has always been easy to me, but the designing of these projects does not always come as easy. That is life, and I really look forward to the different designs that come forth every month. All of us can learn from being tested, and not necessarily coming out on top but still trying. Thanks again to Blister and George.

 

[gus3049]

Quite agree Miles. I hope the judges aren't regretting the idea. This month seems even harder to er... judge than january. There are quite a few in there that are obviously quality and quite how you pick the top three, I just don't know.

Never mind - tomorrow..........never comes!

Gordon

Neither of the JUDGES are REGRETTING volunteering to assist with this challenge ,
Both have said how much they are enjoying taking part ,
I have had a PM from George and spoke to Barry on the phone today

All I can say regarding YOUR comment about " This month seems even harder to er... judge than January. There are quite a few in there that are obviously quality and quite how you pick the top three, I just don't know. " is leave the Judging to the Judges , It also says the Judges decision is final
If the Judges have a problem I am sure they will let us all know

Allen

Wow,

You are a strict person Allen. I was sympathising with the judges but hardly suggesting for real that they might seriously regret their role.

Perhaps we should all lighten up a bit - this is supposed to be fun.

 

[gus3049]

Once again some very nice entries.I was hoping to get into the top five, but not to be. I am, however enjoying this competition very much, and it will help me become a better turner. I have the ability to turn, but not always the gift to design.It is that way with my business as well.Building homes and cabinets and furniture has always been easy to me, but the designing of these projects does not always come as easy. That is life, and I really look forward to the different designs that come forth every month. All of us can learn from being tested, and not necessarily coming out on top but still trying. Thanks again to Blister and George.

I'll second that although for me it was always the other way round.

Actually making what i see in my head is the hard bit. That's why I'm here, to get the technical expertise so that my wierd but not so wonderful brain can gets its stuff out there.