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Questions related to digital image files.

Why do you want so many pixels?

The medal winning entries will be printed and exhibited at Print Art, Barrys Point Rd, Takapuna on Aucklands North Shore.

So therefore all entries must be able to be printed to a good standard on A3 .

We have set the maximum pixel size to cover an A3 print at 300ppi.

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  • Digital Images

How should I name my jpeg file

Our system renames your file on upload, and the name of the file on your computer is ignored.  So, it simply doesn't matter how you name your digital image.  The title that you enter on the entry form page is important, however,  Although it forms no part of the file name, it is used when judging and displaying the results on the website.

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  • Digital Images

How do you process my image?

As soon as an image is uploaded and before you see the confirming thumbnail, the server checks the uploaded image for size, and if necessary, reduces it.   The software used is "Image Magick".   It is a very slow process, so you are advised to resize your images before uploading.

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  • Digital Images

What colour profile should I use?

Images will be displayed for judging in a colour managed environment, so whatever profile you use will be honoured.   The monitors and projectors in use will use the perceptual model to convert whatever you embed.   If no profile is embedded, we will assume sRGB IEC61966-2.1.

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What are the specifications for digital images?

Your image must be a jpeg file with a maximum width of 3240 pixels, and a maximum height of 2160 pixels.   Images larger than that will be downsized to conform.

For 2025 we are also imposing a minimum pixel density.  Images with a width less than 1680 pixels or a height of less than 1680 pixels will not be allowed.  The height rule is relaxed in the case of a "letterbox" or "column" image image, so if an image has a width of greater than 2880 pixels, the height is ignored.  If a portrait image has a height equal to 2160 pixels, the width is ignored.

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  • Digital Images

How will I know that my entry has been successfully uploaded?

When an image has been uploaded, a thumbnail appears on the website.   If you can see the thumbnail, your image IS uploaded correctly.  When you have printed your "final entry form", we will email you confirmation of what you have entered. If you do not receive an upload confirmation email immediately after having printed this form, then please wait for an hour before contacting the salon by email.

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  • Digital Images

Is it possible for my image to be stolen or accessed via the internet?

No. Only Salon personnel and people who know your userid and password will be able to view your images. The images are stored in a location on the server that is NOT accessible over the internet except via our own entry system.

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  • Digital Images

Will my images lose quality when submitted on line?

No. There is no loss of quality.

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  • Digital Images

Can I email you my images?

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  • Digital Images

Do I have to upload all my images at once?

No, you can login or out at any time, and upload your images in batches or individually in one or several sessions.

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