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     Graphics

  • Only one entry per artist and competition allowed.
  • The entry has to be delivered in .bmp, .iff, .png or .tga format, no lossy formats like .jpg please!
  • Maximum resolution is 1024x768 pixels.
  • All entries will be shown at least twice at different daytimes to compensate for the light level in the hall.
  • We will have a jury preselection before the compos. Unlike last year, entries that didn't make it through the preselection can't be voted for and won't be spread.
  • You must include exactly 4 (four) working stages of your entry. All entries without working stages will be disqualified, additional working stages will be removed from the archive!
  • The working stages must have the filename "step1.???", "step2.???", "step3.???" and "step4.???".
  • You must also include a list of the tools used, to be displayed on the big screen.
  • Only still images are allowed, no animations.
  • Please make sure that your entry is free of third-party rights! (For example, you may not include photographs if you don't own the copyright or have a legal license for it).

If you have questions or suggestions about these rules, contact the organizers at .

     Freestyle Graphics

  • Use every tool you wish, pixel, render or scan and retouch whatever, just let your creativity flow.
  • When your working stages don't look plausible, your entry will be disqualified.

     Theme Graphics

  • The only rule is that the image must be related to a given theme.
  • That theme is Micro vs. Macro.
  • When your working stages don't look plausible, your entry will be disqualified.

     C64 Graphics

  • The entry has to be delivered as executable program (started with RUN) on a 5.25" disk.
  • All formats/modes are allowed.
  • Only the picture will be shown, no sound, no decrunch sequence, no credits screen.
  • When your working stages don't look plausible, your entry will be disqualified.
  • Scrolling pictures are not allowed.