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THE PRO EDU COMMUNITY ASSIGNMENT IMAGE CONTEST
Submissions are due by August 31
SPONSORED IN PART BY
DAMSEL IN DIS DRESS
THE ASSIGNMENT
We'd like to invite you to participate in a FREE photography assignment to flex your creativity and show your skiils as an artist.
You can use any all all photography tools, software, and editing systems to create a final image and you can even work in teams!
Follow the client brief below and plan, shoot, edit, and deliver an amazing image that you are proud of.
We hope you use this contest and all of your tools as a fun and creative way to make art.
May the most creative problem solver win!
Here is your creative assignment prompt:
"DAMSEL IN DIS DRESS"
Using this statement above, use any and all image making resources and tools at your disposal that convey this storyline while adhering to US Copyright and trademark law.
AUG 31
11:59pm PST 8/31/23 is the deadline to submit.
Winners will be announced September 5th.
Client Brief
DIS DRESS COMPANY
This image is for a NON EXISTENT "famous dress company" that wants to use these images for next years summer dress campaign. You are to have fun and be creative with an image that somehow tells the story and conveys a Damsel In Dis Dress (Damsel in Distress). Submit 1 image to this company to show your ability to create imagery they could use to sell their dresses using your lighting, styling, and editing skills to create an amazing image that people stop scrolling to look at.
Dress Info
The subjects, or subjects of the campaign should be wearing dress. Any kind of dresses, just remember that this is an imaginary brand (fashion/lifestyle/classic) so have fun and focus on your story and technical ability to create an image that could be used for advertising a product like a dress through advertising.
DISTRESSED Material
Dresses or the model should have some element of distress, or the emotion of the characters should have an element of distress, a play on the theme Distress and pun DIS DRESS. Remember that the judges have to make a quick association with what you did with the assignment, so keep it simple.
NARRATIVE DEVICE
The damsel in distress is a recurring narrative device in which one or more men must rescue a woman who has either been kidnapped or placed in general peril. Use DIS DRESS to have fun and play with this scenario and make it your own. We are not saying you have to use men at all, for anything, they're useless either way. You just have to use a Damsel in Dis Dress and you can interpret that any way you want to.
Aspect Ratio
Any aspect ration you prefer to tell your story. Use aspect ratio with intent and remember that these could be used on social media (3x4), billborards, magazines, etc so think about where your ad might be displayed.
DO NOT
Do not over sexualize or use any nudity in this contest. Nudity will not be accepted. It can be sexy, just don't go nuts and use your best judgement. Don't be "that guy." Think of popular dress brands and see that they are doing.
Prohibited
Do NOT show any alcohol brands or drugs whatsoever. Submissions with any alcohol or blatant illegal activity will not be considered.
This is a great competition because it creates a mock environment just like a commercial assignment would be and allows me to translate ideas of others with my own style.
Three winners will be chosen
PRIZES
We will award three places and a submission prize for entering.
FIRST PLACE - TBD
TBD
Second Place - TBD
TBD
3rd PLACE - TBD
TBD
May the best artist/prompter win
Grading Criteria
You will be graded by 3 main categories from our judges. Each category will have 1-10 with 10 being the max. Whichever artist has the most points wins. Judges will pick their favorite 10 photos and score their final 10. Grading will not be something everyone gets, so your image may not have any feedback.
Creativity + Style
🤟 Graded from 0-10
🤟 0 would be a total rip off and no originality.
🤟 10 would be a totally new concept that stops someone from scrolling and forces someone to stare at the image in amazement for a long time
Technical/Retouching
🤟 Graded from 0-10
🤟 0 would be really sloppy details or issues with the images quality, composition, and overall problems that distract the viewer from the message. Images will be cartoonish and clearly not a photograph.
🤟 10 would be a flawless image that draws the viewer into the story and zero distractions are proposed. Should not look like a composite or fake image at all.
Humor + STORY
🤟 Graded from 0-10
🤟 0 would be not funny at all. Zero laughs given or offensive in nature.
🤟 10 would be at LEAST 50% of people who look at the image shoot chocolate milk out of their nose and laugh for hours and show all of their friends.
FAQ
Questions about the Assignment?
What Is The Prize?
First Place - $1000 print Credit = 2 Years Access to PRO EDU.
Second Place - $500 Print Credit + 1 Years access to PRO EDU
Third Place - $250 Print Credit + 1 free course from PRO EDU.
How Do I Submit?
Once you have your image ready, submit HERE.
Who can participate?
If you are located in a country that is not Russia or North Korea, you can particiapte as long as you are over the age of 18.
What is the minimum age of participation?
18 years of age is the minimum age of participation.
Can I submit more than Once?
You can submit 1 photo per entry. If you would like to submit more than 1 image, you must make separate submissions. Only 1 image per submission. If you submit more than 1 image in 1 submission, you may be disqualified.
How many winners will there be?
Three winners only.
What Are The Copyright Rules?
Adhere to US Copyright and US Trademark rules. Do not steal or use images that aren't yours.
Does this have to look like a real image?
No, but it may help with your story considering that the judges are all professional photographers. The image can be painterly, commercial, or an actual photograph. Remember that this is selling an idea of feeling and you have to interpret this as if you are working for a client. Please use your best judgement and make the best image you can that conveys the assignment.
Can this be ALL A.I?
Yes, if you want. You can use some, none, or all A.I based imagery. You can even Photoshop the A.I based images or mix with your photography. Remember that the judges are photographers and are aware of A.I, but won't be told if you did A.I or not. The judges won't know your name or who you are.
Do I retain the Copyright of my image?
Yes, but by submitting your image to this contest, you are assigning PRO EDU the unlimited rights to use your image(s) to promote the community assignment, to promote the PRO EDU brand, to Promote PRO EDU Brand partners and sponsors, and promote you, your name, and your likliness in print, media, motion, video, gif, and any form of media. If you do not agree, do not submit your images. Think of this as a client assignment that is requesting unlimited worldwide usage, in perpetuity.
Can I copyright my A.I based images as my own?
No, A.I based images were not done by you, they were done by a computer and are based on the sum history of basically every piece of art and image that the A.I has crawled. You didn't create it.
Can I Copyright My Image If It Is Partly A.I?
We don't know, the laws are too new and "up for debate." Please contact your lawyer for this if you are concerned that some or all of your work is actuyally copyrightable.
Can I Use An Image I Already Made?
If somehow you already have an image that conveys Damsel In Dis Dress, then yes you can. Just remember that we aren't judging on great photos, we are judging on how well you tool the assignment and executed it.
My Company Wants To Sponsor This
Great! Shoot us an email to support@proedu.com with what you had in mind!
Taxes & Shipping
If the winner is in a location in the world that has excessive duty, shipping, or important taxes, we will work with you to get you a gift card so that you may locally purchase a camera if you cannot afford the import duty, taxes, or shipping fees.
May The Most Creative Artist Win
Meet The Judges
Learn A Little About Our Judges
Hugo Ceneviva
Hugo Ceneviva is a creative retouching and visual artist with over 10 years of experience, having spent most of his career in the United States, where he has lived since 2014.Hugo has held creative retoucher positions at the world's leading agencies and production companies.
Some of the agencies Hugo has worked with include: Tim Tadder Photography, Elevendy Studio, Vitro, Icon LLC Dubai, Lett Studio, Tag Communication, Photographers Around the World and currently at Apple Inc as a digital artist.Hugo has been published in over 15 magazines worldwide, including 4 times in Advanced Photoshop.
In addition to several blogs and sites around the world.Hugo is the creator of the Dodge & Burn Podcast, a podcast about digital art in Brazil.
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