Kihaku
14-11-2005, 09:50 PM
http://www.digitalscrapbooking.com/bestandbrightest2006.htm
Are you a master digital scrapbooking artist? Do you think you have what it takes to work alongside the best artists and companies in the industry?
If so, this is your chance to show it! We've put together a rigorous, challenging and ultimately fulfilling set of special assignments to let you show us what you've got! Enter and YOU could become a member of…
DIGITAL SCRAPBOOKING MAGAZINE'S
BEST AND BRIGHTEST
2006 Creative Team
Rules and regulations:
The contest is open to all designers regardless of site or company affiliation. If a winner is associated with another publication or site which produces a similar product, we will require the winner to sign a non-disclosure agreement and may withhold privileged information and 'trade secrets' including editorial topics.
Winners are free to continue work at other sites they may be affiliated with but must agree to complete at least 3 assignments for Digital Scrapbooking Magazine in the 2006 calendar year.
Entries must be received by December 15th, 2005 at bnb2006@digitalscrapbooking.com OR on CD sent to:
Digital Scrapbooking Magazine - B&B
PO BOX 745
Springville, UT 84663
Entries received at any email address other than bnb2006@digitalscrapbooking.com will be deleted.
Digital Scrapbooking Magazine will reserve the right to use layouts from winning entries in print or online.
Winners will be asked to contribute reviews, layouts, graphics, articles etc.
Winners will be compensated with products, prizes, and recognition. In some cases winners may be paid for their contributions.
Entries must include: ALL 10 Assignments, Entry Form(download HERE), Text File (explained below).
Create ONE text file (MS Word(.doc) or .txt files only) including a brief description of each assignment and techniques used.
Entries will be divided into 2 categories. Number of winners in each category is NOT PRE-DETERMINED. We will choose the number of artists vs. designers based on our needs at the time. Please choose ONE entry category:
Designer
This option is for those who design elements and kits (whether they are sold or not) and who would like to have their designs considered for future projects including CDs, downloads, special kits etc. See assignment 7D.
Artist
This option is for those who typically create their layouts using elements and kits designed by other people and who would like to have their layouts featured throughout the magazine and website and be considered to review and use new digital products.
See assignment 7A.
Entry assignments must be original and not previously published including in online galleries.
For each assignment, create the layout according to the specifications.
Name the assignments as follows: BnB06_NAME_ASSIGNMETNUMBER.jpg (BnB06_AprilAnderton_1.jpg)
ALL FILES MUST BE UNDER 200k and the entire entry should not exceed 5MB.
Unless specified, layouts may be any size (physical dimensions - 12x12, 8x8, 5x7 etc).
EVERY LAYOUT MUST HAVE PERSONAL JOURNALING!!! Titles, wordart, and quotes are not considered journaling for this contest.
ENTRY ASSIGNMENTS
Assignment #1 - Engaging Photography
Design a layout that focuses on an excellent photo taken by YOU. The photo must be the focal point of the layout and must cover more than half of the layout.
Assignment #2 - Photo Manipulation
Design a layout that features a photo that has been manipulated using filters, tinting, colorization, cloning, etc. Include the original photo as a separate file.
Assignment #3 - Digital Techniques
Design a layout which uses digital techniques such as brushwork, dodging/burning, masking, texture, overlay, etc.
Assignment #4 - Text Treatment/ Font Work
Design a layout that features creative font usage. This can include word art, alphas, creative titling, etc.
Assignment #5 - Design Inspiration
Choose one of the three images below to create a layout inspired by the image. Inspiration may be gathered from the color schemes, layout, elements etc.
Assignment #6 - Journaling
Create a layout in which the journaling is the focal point of the layout. Make it captivating and heartfelt.
Assignment #7D(DESIGNER ENTRIES ONLY) - Use one of the following color schemes to create 3 coordinating background papers and 2 elements. (Non-winning entries will be deleted to ensure copyright protection). Right click and save image.
........ ....................
Assignment #7A(ARTIST ENTRIES ONLY) - Use the following papers and elements in a layout. Feel free to change and adapt the colors, sizes, etc to fit your needs. You MUST use 2 background papers and 2 elements. ONLY solid 'papers' can be used in addition to the provided items.
TO DOWNLOAD KIT - CLICK HERE
Assignment #8 - Meeting Criteria - Create a layout with the following specifications:
Engaging photo (ONE PHOTO)
8.5x11 or 8x10 portrait orientation
At least 1 floral accent or paper
At least 1 plaid accent or paper
Photo on the right side of the layout
Using predominantly bright colors (yellow, lime green, hot pink etc.)
Assignment #9 - Personal Statement
Create a layout about yourself. This does not have to be about digital scrapbooking, just about YOU! A photo of yourself and your first name must appear on the layout. An alpha of some kind must be used for the first letter of your name.
Assignment #10 - Be Creative
Create something uniquely you! Anything goes!
WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED JANUARY 1, 2006
(Most likely AFTER NOON!)
email any questions to BNB@digitalscrapbooking.com
Are you a master digital scrapbooking artist? Do you think you have what it takes to work alongside the best artists and companies in the industry?
If so, this is your chance to show it! We've put together a rigorous, challenging and ultimately fulfilling set of special assignments to let you show us what you've got! Enter and YOU could become a member of…
DIGITAL SCRAPBOOKING MAGAZINE'S
BEST AND BRIGHTEST
2006 Creative Team
Rules and regulations:
The contest is open to all designers regardless of site or company affiliation. If a winner is associated with another publication or site which produces a similar product, we will require the winner to sign a non-disclosure agreement and may withhold privileged information and 'trade secrets' including editorial topics.
Winners are free to continue work at other sites they may be affiliated with but must agree to complete at least 3 assignments for Digital Scrapbooking Magazine in the 2006 calendar year.
Entries must be received by December 15th, 2005 at bnb2006@digitalscrapbooking.com OR on CD sent to:
Digital Scrapbooking Magazine - B&B
PO BOX 745
Springville, UT 84663
Entries received at any email address other than bnb2006@digitalscrapbooking.com will be deleted.
Digital Scrapbooking Magazine will reserve the right to use layouts from winning entries in print or online.
Winners will be asked to contribute reviews, layouts, graphics, articles etc.
Winners will be compensated with products, prizes, and recognition. In some cases winners may be paid for their contributions.
Entries must include: ALL 10 Assignments, Entry Form(download HERE), Text File (explained below).
Create ONE text file (MS Word(.doc) or .txt files only) including a brief description of each assignment and techniques used.
Entries will be divided into 2 categories. Number of winners in each category is NOT PRE-DETERMINED. We will choose the number of artists vs. designers based on our needs at the time. Please choose ONE entry category:
Designer
This option is for those who design elements and kits (whether they are sold or not) and who would like to have their designs considered for future projects including CDs, downloads, special kits etc. See assignment 7D.
Artist
This option is for those who typically create their layouts using elements and kits designed by other people and who would like to have their layouts featured throughout the magazine and website and be considered to review and use new digital products.
See assignment 7A.
Entry assignments must be original and not previously published including in online galleries.
For each assignment, create the layout according to the specifications.
Name the assignments as follows: BnB06_NAME_ASSIGNMETNUMBER.jpg (BnB06_AprilAnderton_1.jpg)
ALL FILES MUST BE UNDER 200k and the entire entry should not exceed 5MB.
Unless specified, layouts may be any size (physical dimensions - 12x12, 8x8, 5x7 etc).
EVERY LAYOUT MUST HAVE PERSONAL JOURNALING!!! Titles, wordart, and quotes are not considered journaling for this contest.
ENTRY ASSIGNMENTS
Assignment #1 - Engaging Photography
Design a layout that focuses on an excellent photo taken by YOU. The photo must be the focal point of the layout and must cover more than half of the layout.
Assignment #2 - Photo Manipulation
Design a layout that features a photo that has been manipulated using filters, tinting, colorization, cloning, etc. Include the original photo as a separate file.
Assignment #3 - Digital Techniques
Design a layout which uses digital techniques such as brushwork, dodging/burning, masking, texture, overlay, etc.
Assignment #4 - Text Treatment/ Font Work
Design a layout that features creative font usage. This can include word art, alphas, creative titling, etc.
Assignment #5 - Design Inspiration
Choose one of the three images below to create a layout inspired by the image. Inspiration may be gathered from the color schemes, layout, elements etc.
Assignment #6 - Journaling
Create a layout in which the journaling is the focal point of the layout. Make it captivating and heartfelt.
Assignment #7D(DESIGNER ENTRIES ONLY) - Use one of the following color schemes to create 3 coordinating background papers and 2 elements. (Non-winning entries will be deleted to ensure copyright protection). Right click and save image.
........ ....................
Assignment #7A(ARTIST ENTRIES ONLY) - Use the following papers and elements in a layout. Feel free to change and adapt the colors, sizes, etc to fit your needs. You MUST use 2 background papers and 2 elements. ONLY solid 'papers' can be used in addition to the provided items.
TO DOWNLOAD KIT - CLICK HERE
Assignment #8 - Meeting Criteria - Create a layout with the following specifications:
Engaging photo (ONE PHOTO)
8.5x11 or 8x10 portrait orientation
At least 1 floral accent or paper
At least 1 plaid accent or paper
Photo on the right side of the layout
Using predominantly bright colors (yellow, lime green, hot pink etc.)
Assignment #9 - Personal Statement
Create a layout about yourself. This does not have to be about digital scrapbooking, just about YOU! A photo of yourself and your first name must appear on the layout. An alpha of some kind must be used for the first letter of your name.
Assignment #10 - Be Creative
Create something uniquely you! Anything goes!
WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED JANUARY 1, 2006
(Most likely AFTER NOON!)
email any questions to BNB@digitalscrapbooking.com