Seagate "Spirit of the Race" Competition organised by ClubSNAP

[Darren]

It is finally here! This week Singapore will host the first ever night race in Formula 1 history.

And we want ClubSNAP members to be part of the action and help us create our own photographic record of the occasion. So we are pleased to announce a special “Spirit of the Race” competition in conjunction with our good friends at Seagate Technology.

As we all know, without digital storage there is no digital photography and Seagate Technology have given us five of their award-winning FreeAgent™ external hard disk drives as prizes for the best photos submitted by ClubSNAP members.

The competition seeks to capture the ‘Spirit’ of the race in Singapore – not just the race itself but the excitement and activities around Singapore. We are looking for photos that show how the event has captured the hearts and the imagination of Singaporeans. Whether its street celebrations, race day parties, the preparations, corporate functions, or just people out and about enjoying the excitement – it’s all about capturing the unique qualities Singapore brings to this international event.

First place winner will receive a Seagate 1 Terabyte FreeAgent™ Desk Drive and the four runner- ups will each receive a Seagate 320GB FreeAgent™ Go Drive.

First prize:-


Four runner-up prizes:-


Read on for more details!

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ClubSNAP Photographer “Spirit of the Race” Photography Competition

A) General Information

1. Sole Sponsor – Seagate Singapore International Headquarters Pte. Ltd., 7000 Ang Mo Kio Avenue, Singapore 569877 (“Seagate Technology”)
2. Organizer - ClubSNAP Photography Community
3. Competition Format – One winning and four runner-up photographs will be selected as best capturing the ‘Spirit of the Race’ by a judging panel consisting of representatives of ClubSNAP and Seagate Technology.
4. The winning entry will receive a Seagate 1 Terabyte FreeAgent™ Desk Drive
5. Four runner-up entries will be selected with the winners each receiving a Seagate 320GB FreeAgent™ | Go Drive
6. The closing date for submissions of entries is October 15, 2008

B) Eligibility

1. The ClubSNAP “Spirit of the Race” competition is open to all registered members of ClubSNAP Photography Community. The Sponsor reserves the right to verify the eligibility of any entrant.
2. Employees of the Sponsor and its agents and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter.
3. ClubSNAP Administrators and Moderators and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter.
4. To enter, eligible entrants must submit original digital work(s) taken around the Formula 1 race in Singapore.
5. Images entered into the competition must have been taken by the entrant and possess all the necessary rights belonging to the entrant.
6. Images which have been used for commercial purposes and/or been published will not be eligible for entry.

C) Submitting Entries

1. An Entry Submission thread will be published inside the ClubSNAP Forums and a corresponding section in the ClubSNAP Gallery will be opened to accept images.
2. To enter the competition, entrants must upload their entries to the correct section in the ClubSNAP Gallery, starting 24 September 2008.
3. Multiple entries are allowed, but each must be uploaded separately. Further, one entrant is not allowed to win more than one prize.
4. Submission and uploading of image(s) to the Competition Gallery indicates that the photographer has agreed to the terms and conditions of the competition.
5. By submitting their entry, the entrant:
   • Warrants that the entrant's submission and digital work is original and does not infringe the rights of any third party;
   • Agrees that if their entry is later found to have breached or infringed copyright or rights of any third party, they will assume full legal and moral responsibility for their entry.
   Additionally if their entry was selected to win they agree to return, at their own cost, all prizes received;

D) File Format and Required Digital Information

1. Maximum size per JPEG image accepted is 200KB
2. All images submitted must have the following information listed in the submission in the comments column, as well as have EXIF information intact and showing the following information :-
   • Camera
   • Aperture information
   • Shutter speed information
   • ISO
   • Date
3. Original image must be from a 3 Megapixel camera or better. Film Users can enter scanned photos of the appropriate size.
4. Winners will be required to submit the original image to ClubSNAP before their prizes can be collected, failing which the entry will be disqualified and the prize forfeited.
5. If a scanned film entry is chosen as a winner, a higher-resolution scan of at least 1200x1800 pixels must be submitted to ClubSNAP prior to award of prize(s). Failure to comply will result in disqualification and forfeit of prize(s).
6. No watermarks, identifying marks or signature will be allowed for images entered into the Competition.

E) Image Editing and Enhancement

1. Image enhancements may be applied to optimize an entry for the Competition.
2. There must not be any significant removal or addition of elements in the image. To clarify:-
   • Adjustments to color, saturation, contrast, brightness and sharpening are allowed.
   • Cropping of images is allowed.
   • Cloning must be limited to general cleaning work - significant addition or removal of elements in the composition is prohibited.
   • Dodging and burning is permitted.
   • Perspective adjustments for correction of lens distortion is permitted.

F) Judging

1. A Panel of Judges comprised of the ClubSNAP Administrators and representatives from Seagate Technology will determine the winning entries.
2. The winners will be those that are voted by the Panel of Judges to be the most creative and original entries.
3. The decision of the Panel of Judges is final.
4. The organizers will not enter into any correspondence regarding the judging or organization of the competition.

G) Notification

1. ClubSNAP members are advised to update their particulars (especially their email address) in their profiles to avoid any breakdown in communications.
2. Competition winners will be announced via email and ClubSNAP alert by 31st October 2008.
3. If there is no response from the winner by 30th November 2008, the status will be revoked and the entry deemed null and void.

H) Copyright

1. The Entrant
   • The entrant must be the sole author and owner of copyright, intellectual property and all other proprietary rights for the image(s) entered into the Competition.
   • Photographers retain full copyright of all images entered into the Competition.
   • It is the legal responsbility of the Entrant, and not the organizers or sole sponsor, to ensure compliance with all ownership and copyright requirements, and own the rights to reproduce the image(s).
   • Entries that do not fulfil the above criteria will be deemed ineligible and will be disqualified.
2. The Organizer and Sponsor
3. The Sole Sponsor (“Seagate Technology”) and Organizer (ClubSNAP) reserve the non-exclusive right and royalty-free licence, for a limited period ending 31st December 2009, to publish, reproduce, display, distribute and show the entrant's submission for the following purposes:
   • operating, administering and promoting the competition;
   • displaying the entrant's submission on this competition website and/or the Sponsor's website;
   • issuing a media release or making media pitches with images regarding the winning entries.
   • In all cases where such images are used, the sponsor and organizer reserve the right to do so without obtaining the further prior permission of the winner, and without offering any further compensation of any form. However, where any image is reproduced in print, the photographer will be credited.

I) Prizes

1. The organizers and sponsor reserve the right to change or add to the prizes and substitute with a comparable alternative. Any changes will be posted on the competition website. Prizes are non-transferable and no cash equivalent will be offered. If the quality of entries falls below the required standard, the organizers and sponsor reserve the right not to award a prize/prizes.

J) Liability

1. Images are uploaded at the photographer’s own risk and the organizers regret they cannot accept any liability for the unauthorized duplication or use of images submitted to the Competition Gallery.

K) Agreement to Abide By Competitions Rules, Terms & Conditions

1. Submission and Uploading of an image to the specified Competition Gallery indicates to the Organizer and Sponsor that the Entrant has read and agreed with the Terms & Conditions of this Photography Competition.

The organizer and sponsor reserves the right to amend or modify the above terms and conditions of the Competition as required, wherein adequate notification and announcement on the changes will be made known to the Entrants and members in a reasonable manner.

[Darren]

Please post your entries into the following Gallery :-

http://gallery.clubsnap.com/showgallery.php/cat/662

Please note the following requirements, failure to provide the information required will result in your entry being disqualified.

All images submitted must have the following information listed in the submission in the comments column, as well as have EXIF information intact and showing the following information :-

• Camera
• Aperture information
• Shutter speed information
• ISO
• Date

[Darren]

Boost up for attention!

[Darren]

Post your pictures of anything F1-related that shows the energy and spirit of the event and stand a chance to win!

[lightning]

I think regarding all copyright for F1 belongs to F1 organiser. Do we have the right to reproduce?

[Rashkae]

Originally Posted by lightning I think regarding all copyright for F1 belongs to F1 organiser. Do we have the right to reproduce?

You cannot sell the pictures you took at the race for a profit. But there is nothing blocking you from submitting your own personal pictures, that you yourself took, for a competition.

[chisiang]

Is this only for F1 related photos? Like every entry is about F1

[huggable]

Looking at clause B)6, does it means that a photo that was published in a local magazine will not be eligible to be submitted for this competition?

Originally Posted by Darren B) Eligibility The ClubSNAP “Spirit of the Race” competition is open to all registered members of ClubSNAP Photography Community. The Sponsor reserves the right to verify the eligibility of any entrant. Employees of the Sponsor and its agents and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter. ClubSNAP Administrators and Moderators and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter. To enter, eligible entrants must submit original digital work(s) taken around the Formula 1 race in Singapore. Images entered into the competition must have been taken by the entrant and possess all the necessary rights belonging to the entrant. Images which have been used for commercial purposes and/or been published will not be eligible for entry.

[lightning]

Originally Posted by huggable Looking at clause B)6, does it means that a photo that was published in a local magazine will not be eligible to be submitted for this competition?

That is correct...one photo can only win one prize...win before cannot win another Published in Mag also consider as winning.

[ortega]

Originally Posted by lightning That is correct...one photo can only win one prize...win before cannot win another Published in Mag also consider as winning.

published in magazine is not = to winning
but published work = commercial work = not eligible for entry

The closing date for submissions of entries is October 15, 2008

remember the theme

"Spirit of the Race"

[slaam]

correct me if i am wrong.. but i tot that copyright of all F1 images belong to F1?
can only use for amateur use.. which i presume is compeititions and personal viewing
so what can seagate do with the pics?

[Rev]

hi there, the photo has to be F1 related meaning there must be some F1-content in the photo or anything related to the singapore grand prix?

[ortega]

Originally Posted by Rev hi there, the photo has to be F1 related meaning there must be some F1-content in the photo or anything related to the singapore grand prix?

remember the theme

"Spirit of the Race"

i don't see F1 mentioned anywhere

[ortega]

i stand corrected, F1 is mentioned

post #1, 1st line, sorry my bad

[eugene260880]

hi, i notice that got photos are human made and not really taken during the race, aka using differnet photos n do photoshop. Is it eligible to enter the contest?

[glennyong]

Originally Posted by eugene260880 hi, i notice that got photos are human made and not really taken during the race, aka using differnet photos n do photoshop. Is it eligible to enter the contest?

different photos and do photoshop ? superimposing ? pm me the link so i can look into it.

i believe ... too much photo manipulation is not allowed.

[glennyong]

Originally Posted by lightning That is correct...one photo can only win one prize...win before cannot win another Published in Mag also consider as winning.

someone's image appear on bus stops one ok ! i dun mention name.

[Rev]

Originally Posted by ortega i stand corrected, F1 is mentioned post #1, 1st line, sorry my bad

ok, thanks bro

[Darren]

Last few hours for submission. Entries that are submitted after midnight tonight will be disqualified.

[zbwu]

Can we view the results of the competition?