[InDepth]

Hey guys,

Just wanted to remind you that we are now accepting submissions for this months 'Artist of Depth' 2D and 3D competition! You have until October 25th to send us your scariest, most twisted creations! Quick reminder on the image criteria:

1024x768 resolution (dead space or borders ok)
2D or 3D allowed
jpeg or bitmap
100% digital images only (no scans)

Look forward to hearing from you and in case you don't know what the heck I'm talking about here is the link to the competition page:
http://www.critical-depth.com/aod.html

Eric

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Eric Rainey - Owner
In Depth Arts
http://www.critical-depth.com

[Rinaldo]

"No scans"

What do you mean by this. are people alowed to scan a drawing and then colour/paint it? or does everything have to start and end on a computer?

just wondering. Not that you'd be able to tell anyway.

[InDepth]

Rinaldo,

All entries are supposed to start and end on a computer. I have no doubt that it would be hard to tell when someone with skill uses a scanned image. This is just to reduce the number of pencil sketchings and retouched photos we received. If you can get it past us then more power to you! Not saying I condone it either though :-)

Eric

[Guy]

well i dont know about anyone else, but i have a hard time drawing with my tablet. its not very accurate at times.. id prefer to sketch it out, scan it, then fill in the details, but anyway, just thought id say that

[InDepth]

Like I said in my earlier post... if you think you can get it by us then go ahead... no way I can prove you didn't

Eric


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Eric Rainey - Owner
In Depth Arts
http://www.critical-depth.com

[nil900]

Does all hallows eve mean Halloween? If not what does it mean?

[Matt Elder]

Yeah I agree with a previous post. Nothing beats drawing sketches by hand and scanning them into a computer. Sure you wouldn't be able to tell but it is a bit dubious to say "if you can fool us then great". I mean, I was thinking of doing something but I would first do a rough sketch, then scan. For me, it wouldn't be right to submit something and then bluff my way through and say "yes it was all done on a computer". Can you change the rules to make rough sketches an 'exception'.

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See ya on da flip side
Matt
http://www.mattelder.com

[InDepth]

Matt,

I agree but then who's to say what qualifies as a "rough sketch?" I may change the rules in next months competition to include the ability for 2D artists to work from a scan but it would be unfair for me to change the rules for this months competition as it has already begun. I hope you understand my dilemma.

Eric


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Eric Rainey - Owner
In Depth Arts
http://www.critical-depth.com

[InDepth]

Hey guys,

After much deliberation between myself and... myself, I have decided to allow 2D artists to use sketches. 3D artists have the advantage of models and such so why should I take away your most powerful tool... your hands. So go ahead and sketch your entries and scan them in to be touched up/painted. This does not mean however that we will accept plain scanned in images. There has to be some digital work done... otherwise it wouldn't be a digital art competition right? :-) Let me know how you feel and I will update the site tonight to reflect these rule changes.

Eric


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Eric Rainey - Owner
In Depth Arts
http://www.critical-depth.com

[Rinaldo]

Sounds better. I agree that it's pretty crap to have people scan somehting then run a filter over it and call it digital. but a computer doesn't do line all that well. It will be hard to draw a line in the sand and make regulations that define what's ok. for instance something like scaned line art with compute colour may blur the lines a bit.

Initialy I was just wondering if someone won and then you found out that under all that computer work was a sketch that is totaly covered up then would you take the prizes back or something
It seems that you're not about that sort of thing tho. which is good.

I understand your position and agree. maybe see if it works and adjust the rules next time.

[InDepth]

I agree Rinaldo. I'm going to allow it until there is blatant abuse if there ever is. I just figure it will be easier to allow it than to worry about wether it's being done under the table.

[Matt Elder]

Excellent, glad your allowing the sketches as a basis. I can appreciate that you may have a dilemna with changing the goalposts after the game has started. I also understand that you want digital art, not some pseudo point half way. For me, I might work a sketch for about an hour and them spend 30 hours colouring and stuff.

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See ya on da flip side
Matt
http://www.mattelder.com

[InDepth]

Well I hope to see some kick ass entries from this group then :-) No more excuses!

Eric