Notes regarding applications using image data

Photos in the form of image data: image data captured and processed with digital still cameras, and image data captured, scanned and processed with film cameras.

 Size requirements:

The file size for each entry stored as the image data must be 5MB or less. (Larger files should be compressed before submission.) JPEG is the only file format accepted for entries submitted as image data.

1. Entries must be submitted in the form of image data.
2. Entries that are a combination of two or more photos are not accepted.
3. The standard color space at the screening point is sRGB.
4. Prizewinners may be asked to additionally submit image data in higher resolution forprinting, exhibition or the like in connection with the Contest after their finalization. We do not return the supplied material and media (including CD-Rs storing data) in such cases.

Application procedure:

Click on the Application Form on this website, enter the required information in the form, and submit the completed form to us online together with your photo.

• Photos submitted for this contest are not returned under any circumstances, including withdrawal from the contest.
• Applicants are not notified that their application has been accepted. We do not respond to inquiries regarding the receipt of a submitted work. Please bear this in mind when you apply.
• No photo in the form of image data is accepted when any procedure other than that stated above is used.
• Transmitted data (photos in the form of image data and personal information) is managed on a server that is contracted by StudioGraphics, the partner company.