CGTalk - Final Image TIFF uploads open

Jeffparadox

10-20-2007, 12:50 AM

Hello Mibus

at this address

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/strange_behavior/view_entries.php?challenger=13157

My final entry comes up with the first draft of my story. I've edited the text since then a few times, for spelling and other concerns, and I'd like people to see its final form with the image. I'd appreciate if it can be updated as it appears in my thread now... Is that possible?

Thanks a lot!

Mibus

10-22-2007, 02:56 AM

You can re-post the same image you uploaded last time, along with your final written copy.

Jeffparadox

10-22-2007, 03:01 AM

Thank you so much! That was easy...

guterrez

10-22-2007, 09:52 AM

sry if that`s a noob question^^:
shall I name the Zip file the number code shown at the "ftp information" screen? and how do I have to write my final TIFF?
cause I thought I read somewhere that my name has to be in there too...
thx

Mibus

10-23-2007, 01:10 AM

shall I name the Zip file the number code shown at the "ftp information" screen?
Yes.

and how do I have to write my final TIFF?
Preferably as an uncompressed RGB TIFF.

cause I thought I read somewhere that my name has to be in there too...

Your name is on your CGChallenge entry, which is automatically linked with the filename you are given for your ZIP.

Jadir

10-25-2007, 05:54 PM

Hello everyone.

Please i have a problem with the FTP that you gave me, because i can't upload the file i don't now what to do !!

Mibus

10-26-2007, 02:24 AM

Can you please be more specific?

Jadir

10-26-2007, 01:35 PM

thanks for your respond

i will try to be more specific so the problem is that i can upload the file but when i restart FTP i don't find anything
so if you find a solution for this please respond thank you very much

Nemesix

10-26-2007, 04:10 PM

Jadir, to be sure if it is uploaded, try to click on "Refresh" in the "Submit Final image" cpanel. If your image appear there (a little button and then if you click on it a resized image appears in another window) is that it is correct, if not you need to upload it again. Hope it helps.

graphicgolem

10-27-2007, 10:34 PM

Please would someone know when the final submission time will be for my local time zone as I am little confused. I am in UK so I am currently GMT 0 (DST+1) which is 22.22pm on Sat 27 October. The stated date for final submissions in the instructions is 29th October with no time given. However when I make an submission entry the time left says Time left: 2 days, 14 hours, 34 minutes - which would be the Monday 30th October at about 1pm on Tuesday 30th October for my local time. I thought maybe this discrepancy was due to the times being different in Adelaide where CGSociety is located but it appears that the 29th of October will actually be tomorrow for my local time (Sunday 28th October) as Adelaide is 10 1/2 hour ahead. Which time reckoning is the one to use?

Thanks for help in advance.

Rianti-Wong

10-28-2007, 04:05 AM

Hi, Mibus,

I also curious about what Subha asks...
may i know how big usually the file..i mean the minimum and maximum? is it until 100 mb or more? So i won't send file too small or too big.

Thank you

Rianti

IlincaMilosan

10-28-2007, 10:28 PM

1. Does the file name of the Final Image that we zip have to be same as the name for the ZIP folder?
Like for example if the ZIP folder is 928745_252.zip must the file within be named 928745_252.tif ? Or can it be anything?

2. Do we have to upload a .txt with the text associated with the image, or will you check the text in our challenge page?

3. Is it ok if the resolution of the image is bigger than 2657x3636 ? Regardless of the answer to that... how can I see what DPI amount my image has?

I'm sorry for asking so many questions, but I want to be sure I'm doing it right!
Thank you!

OKMER

10-29-2007, 01:41 AM

Yap, hi Mibus..
Well me too, don't get it, THe counter says still 1 day and 11hours, which means that down here in BElgium the contest will end on tuesday the 30th at 14h +/-...
Is that so?Do I just respect the counter above the submit page?
Thanks Mibus!:beer:

Mibus

10-29-2007, 03:23 AM

Time of closing - run by the countdown timer!

Maximum filesize - don't be silly, but 100MB+ isn't any problem.

File name - just the ZIP, the TIFF can be anything

Text file - nope

Image resolution - anything* you want, 2657x3636 is a guideline only.

(* as long as it's print-resolution for a full A4-ish page, or close enough to).

Matellis

10-29-2007, 02:32 PM

So the deadline for the challenge has been extended until Nov 15th? My counter yesterday said 1 day and 15 hours but it is now saying 17 days. I just want to be 100% sure so I dont go into adjusting things that would make it hard to complete if my timer is messed up.

Cheers!

Mibus

10-30-2007, 05:45 AM

Yep, trust the timer :)

banzato

10-30-2007, 01:54 PM

Hi ALL I`m very disappointed with this 15 more days.

You are giving a chance to the disorganized people to win organized people. And you know that, we had a lot of time, and you know that too.

SO I`M NOT SURE IF I LL DO MORE CONTESTS IN CGTALK, even with the high prizes. And I hope the other peoples (organized) do the same.

Thank you very much, and I hope you understand me.

Bye.

Hiun

10-31-2007, 09:26 PM

Rodrigo (banzato) - With all due respect my friend, I don't know exactly why you enter the challenges, but your reaction to an extension, though certainly understandable, is not exactly something you have to make note of. I myself was happy to awake on the intial set date of competition close expecting it to be over. But it wasn't... a full 2 week extension was given. I personally discovered the challenge late (september 29) started and finished on time. I am certainly dissapointed that my anxiety for the finish has been put on hold for 2 weeks:) , but there is no reason to be upset.

There are several people who have other things doing and some who just take longer than others. Whatever the reason may be why some are able to finish and others aren't doesn't matter, but at least a chance is given to them to complete what they have invested time working on. The challenge is not exactly a do or die, kill or be killed situation. We are all people and things happen. If it were you on the other side of things I believe you would be grateful instead of disappointed. Anything can be a reason for not making a deadline, not always disorganization... and again, things happen.

If you are concerned that someone else gets more time to realize their idea, which you might believe is better than yours in the end, then you are competing for the wrong reason my friend. I certainly hope that's not what really upsets you, especially with you being a teacher. More time equals more finished pieces, more finished piece equals more artist's work to be enjoyed.

You yourself have a lovely piece by the way. I wish you the best of luck!:thumbsup:

Jeffparadox

11-02-2007, 03:59 PM

Hiun -

Woww, this couldn't be explained in a better, and more mature way, I like the way you think my friend.

banzato -

I'm myslef a bit dissapointed for the extended deadline. Because it's more waiting and stress for me too. But I'm happy for the other artists, for the reasons Hiun described. When I run out of time for things, usually the deadlines are not extended, but like hiun said, things happen. If you are thinking that 2 extra weeks will be enough, after 4 months, for other people to beat you, then you don't believe in your piece as much as you are supposed to my friend.

also consider, for the developers, this community is for publishing books, and making money out of them. whicht is paying for the whole structure of the community, so it's normal for them to give more time in this extra interesting topic - for other artists to finish their illustrations. simply they want to print more images, make more money, and promote more up-and-coming artists and art. If the community doesnt make money, we won't be making anything here either...

I'm personally happy to see that the people that have supported me all the way, now have more time to detail/finish their own images as they'd like to. because i know how that goes: once the challenge ends, most of the unfinished pieces will be lost in shelves for not to be finished/explored forever... I'd rather see more good art in life, than getting angry over winning a challenge....

Best of luck with your entry...

maykrender

11-05-2007, 03:23 PM

I have a question, can I show my final image for this event on other galleries? If not, when it's possible? i don't want to be disqualificated ;)

anklebiter

11-07-2007, 09:27 AM

This is the first time I've entered one of these challenges so I'm probably missing something obvious, but how do you upload concept/model milestone images? I'm currently uploading my final image as per the instructions but there's a message about missing milestone images. I've included these initial sketches and work in progress images in my forum thread, but do I need to upload them to the FTP server too?

For the next challenge I'll give myself more time to get organised.

Thanks.

anklebiter

11-07-2007, 09:31 AM

Hiun

11-07-2007, 12:58 PM

Hey my friend. Uploading Your Work-In-Progress has nothing to do with Uploading and SUBMITTING your FINAL Hi Res .TIFF file.

To submit your Concept Sketch or 3D pre-visualization, Line Art or Model, Final Image Milestones, you must go to SUBMIT ENTRY. When you upload each piece, you choose the specific related Milestone title. Once you have submitted all 3 milestones then you can upload the FINAL IMAGE (FULL RESOLUTION TIFF file which you will place in a zip file and assign it the name given when you log in to upload the Final Image). - All needed info stated.

DO NOT mistake UPLOAD FINAL IMAGE for the Submit Entry Milestone 'Final Image'.
Submit your milestones where it says Submit Entry which is Above Upload Final Image and below Team Management.

Hope this is clear. Good luck!:thumbsup:

anklebiter

11-07-2007, 04:35 PM

Got it now. Thanks.

Next time I'll actually read the instructions!

Mibus

11-08-2007, 04:17 AM

I have a question, can I show my final image for this event on other galleries? If not, when it's possible? i don't want to be disqualificated ;)

Yes :thumbsup:

elsaremund

11-08-2007, 08:39 AM

nwiz25

11-08-2007, 11:38 AM

Do I need to download a FTP Client software in order to upload my final tiff image? I got the name of the zip file, etc, but I don't know where do I finally upload. I tried putting the hostname as the url. Unfortunately I'm confused. This is all new to me.

don't worry :p ... if you're using Mozilla Firefox ...
> head over to this page and download the "FireFTP" add-on ...
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/684

> check out the preview images ...
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addons/previews/684

once installed, go to tools, you'll find FireFTP right there :)

> also, here's the link explaining everything about FireFTP and how to connect and transfer files to a remote server ..
http://fireftp.mozdev.org/help.html
see under "general usage" > "How do I connect to an FTP server and use FireFTP to transfer files?"

hope this helps ya :p take care!:) n good luck! :thumbsup:

elsaremund

11-08-2007, 06:53 PM

don't worry :p ... if you're using Mozilla Firefox ...
> head over to this page and download the "FireFTP" add-on ...
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/684

> check out the preview images ...
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addons/previews/684

once installed, go to tools, you'll find FireFTP right there :)

> also, here's the link explaining everything about FireFTP and how to connect and transfer files to a remote server ..
http://fireftp.mozdev.org/help.html
see under "general usage" > "How do I connect to an FTP server and use FireFTP to transfer files?"

hope this helps ya :p take care!:) n good luck! :thumbsup:

That was so helpful! thank you! I followed all instructions on how to upload !

--- I FINALLY DID IT! hihihihih :) it appeared when I clicked on the Refresh button again. even though it didn't appear on the right side at the FTP directory (which I thought it was supposed to appear) Thank you so much. I' happy there's people like you who takes a little of your time to help out people like me that are new to this whole thing!

nwiz25

11-08-2007, 07:23 PM

That was so helpful! thank you! I followed all instructions on how to upload the file using the arrow, or right-clicking and 'upload', but after upload is completed it doesn't show up on the right side nor my image appears on the submit final image page when I click refresh. I'm I supposed to type in a directory? or is there something I missed? I'm connected to the challenge, typed in username and password, so I believe I'm in the right place.

most welcome! :p ... actually the uploading time will take a while ... also make sure the name that was provided by them for the .zip file has been entered correctly ... once the uploading process is complete, disconnect, close fireFTP and make your way through the 'upload image' section, enter your username / password carefully, further specifying the type of challenge, then finally entering your address ... your entry must be displayed there ;) .. if not .. contact MIBUS as soon as possible!

good luck to you! :p

nwiz25

11-08-2007, 07:29 PM

That was so helpful! thank you! I followed all instructions on how to upload !

--- I FINALLY DID IT! hihihihih :) it appeared when I clicked on the Refresh button again. even though it didn't appear on the right side at the FTP directory (which I thought it was supposed to appear) Thank you so much. I' happy there's people like you who takes a little of your time to help out people like me that are new to this whole thing!

hehe :D okie dokie :p ... remembering the matrix .. you can say .. "i'm in!" :D

Beretta

11-14-2007, 12:55 AM

I uploaded my image with ftp but i got no "we've received your entry"-message. Just a thumbnail of the picture... Am I done? Thanks, I appreciate the feedback!

Mibus

11-14-2007, 05:22 AM

Beretta: Yup, your entry is marked "complete" in our system.

dr.nightmare

11-15-2007, 06:25 AM

i have sucessfuly posted my final image to the ftp in a zip file but the image that comes up as my final image is a smaller version that i used when i posted a final image as a milestone. im not sure how its happening or what i can do to make sure that the file i uploaded as a zip is the one that is submitted as a final image.

any help would be great.

thank you

Hiun

11-15-2007, 12:43 PM

Hey friend... The image you see is just a PREVIEW of your image. As long as the preview shows up, that means CGSociety has your FULL and COMPLETE file. No need to worry, it arrived safely.

It's just a low res PREVIEW, no bearing on the actual file. It's just there to make sure that you uploaded the accurate image. Think of it as a thumbnail.

Vatrobot

11-16-2007, 12:37 AM

I uploaded my image with ftp, i got a thumbnail of the picture. I think I'm done... But when I connect via ftp with same username and password the folder is empty. Is this normal? thanks.

krrrk

11-16-2007, 04:01 AM

I cannot connect to the ftp-server
because of an invalid password
the password is sbimage, right ?

please help me, I've got only 2 hours left for my entry

Hiun

11-16-2007, 04:27 AM

yes the password is sbimage

Hostname: challenge.cgnetworks.com
Username: challenge19
Password: sbimage

Not sure what the problem could be, make sure the username and hostname are EXACT. If it still doesn't work it could be your ftp software. I used Smart FTP... it is free and worked without any problems at all and it is very easy.

Mibus

11-16-2007, 04:53 AM

I uploaded my image with ftp, i got a thumbnail of the picture. I think I'm done... But when I connect via ftp with same username and password the folder is empty. Is this normal? thanks.

Yes, that is normal.

meathead

11-16-2007, 06:35 AM

Hello Mibus.

I do not know if this is possible. Your server was down this evening. The image was done though.. it is done...

I will forfit any prize that I could possibly win.. 100%

I just want my final set of images to go to the judges..

Any possibility of that ~!!!

View image here: http://www.massdlm.com/projects/cgchallenge/chrisleathers_strangebhvr_FINAL.jpg

It is 1:03 am now EST. I tried to upload the image at 11pm.

IlincaMilosan

11-23-2007, 12:10 AM

Stupid question: When will we find out the winners? :shrug:
I'm sorry if this has already been mentioned, but I don't remember reading anywhere about it.
Thank you!

Mibus

11-23-2007, 05:14 AM

We haven't set a date for the winners announcement yet.

Peter-Eriksson

12-10-2007, 11:04 PM

We haven't set a date for the winners announcement yet.

Let's hope that Santa gets here early this year :-)
/peter

Jeffparadox

12-24-2007, 08:40 PM

Hi Mibus,

I haven't seen my challenge entry up on any of the galleries, even though I've submitted it for the cg choice gallery more than a month ago. I thought it was a little strange, since I've been seeing other entries up on the galleries for a while; and also because my old illustrations got into the showcase gallerie in the past years with no problem. Is there a particular reason for that?

thanks!