AFMOTY 2007 Comp

[shieldwulf]

When I changed the image quality so that the file size is within 150Kb for 800x600 size, it resulted in a grainy picture.

Can the rule be adjusted a little so that the 150Kb limit can be increased to somewhere between 220Kb and 250Kb?

[RallyRaider]

The reason the rules have a limit of 150 kb is to keep the size of the thread down. If we have 25 entries at 250kb each then that would total over 6 MB of pictures. Add in all the advertising, signatures and what not and the page size could easily get close to 10 Meg. I think it is reasonable to ask people to be economical with their bandwidth.

There are plenty of graphics programs that can compress the files without losing any significant quality. The rule is the same for everybody. If you are having trouble then post the original pic and I'll help compress it for you.

[shieldwulf]

Yup, I can understand about the bandwidth. I'll try compressing my pic using another graphic program. Failing which, I shall ask for your assistance!

Originally Posted by RallyRaider

The reason the rules have a limit of 150 kb is to keep the size of the thread down. If we have 25 entries at 250kb each then that would total over 6 MB of pictures. Add in all the advertising, signatures and what not and the page size could easily get close to 10 Meg. I think it is reasonable to ask people to be economical with their bandwidth.

There are plenty of graphics programs that can compress the files without losing any significant quality. The rule is the same for everybody. If you are having trouble then post the original pic and I'll help compress it for you.

[Decs0105]

Ohh I have to finish my Aston soon, I guess

[SeanyG]

Phil,

I will be entering my Lotus 99T as long as I can get it finished on time, if not it will be the Gulf 917K.
I will be a little late to the party but I will definately have an entry in, promise!!!

[godfather23]

Very nice. It seems that the threat of not having a comp after all, a couple of people will join. I´m excietd to see what I will compete against...For myself I shall see this as a AF-Yearbook 2007.

[CeeElle]

well, seeing how i haven't actually finished anything this year, i guess i'm out of the running.

[RallyRaider]

A quick update on the status of entries so far. Lets just say I have not been swamped...

I want to thank the following 17 members who have entered so far:

1. sjelic
2. p9o1r1sche
3. Captain Mark
4. godfather23
5. voyager
6. proosen
7. geronimo77
8. Jorge Coyt
9. shieldwulf
10. Hawk312
11. 73superduty
12. hrmodeler
13. Lownslow
14. klutz_100
15. Steve Noble
16. Andy Jones
17. gionc

So come on the rest of you! I'll be going on holidays this Sunday so won't be around to check my PMs and cajole for entries again until January just before the official picture thread is posted.

[gionc]

It's interesting to see like all UK-speaking people call me gonic cool sideral-ambient sound I'll switch on that nick in the 2050 or later LOL

Have great holidays Phil: I guess you guys have some warm down there: here we're all cooooooooooooooled (also in sunny Italy)

[RallyRaider]

Sorry Gio. I usually cut and past screen names to avoid just that sort of finger trouble. But I screwed up this time.

[gionc]

Originally Posted by RallyRaider

Sorry Gio. I usually cut and past screen names to avoid just that sort of finger trouble. But I screwed up this time.

LOL you know I like joke ever, no problems

[klutz_100]

Originally Posted by gionc

It's interesting to see like all UK-speaking people call me gonic

Wasn't there a SEGA vidoe game call "Gonic the Hedgehog"?

[RallyRaider]

Cool Gio.

I was looking at that list and correct me if I'm wrong but I think three members have been in every AFMOTY from the start. Namely Hawk312, hrmodeler and Tonioseven. Quite an achievement guys.

And while I'm away Stevenski (klutz_100) has kindly agreed to be the point of contact for any questions that may arise. Entries can still be PMed to me and I'll confirm when I return.

[gionc]

Originally Posted by klutz_100

SEGA vidoe game

That's very cool: Japanese started called their car "Carina" or "Corolla", nothing bad... but take an ita translator and try those words (obviously the "sexi" translation, not the tool one )..... now you know cos we like more playstation ROFL

.... we seen things that you human..... LOL

[Hawk312]

Originally Posted by RallyRaider

Cool Gio.

I was looking at that list and correct me if I'm wrong but I think three members have been in every AFMOTY from the start. Namely Hawk312, hrmodeler and Tonioseven.

Thanks for pointing out us old farts. j/k
I remember back in the day when this first started, there was only one forum, "Car Modeling". No "Work in Progress" or "Completed" subforums. I wonder if that is why entries are down (again).

Originally Posted by RallyRaider

1. sjelic
2. p9o1r1sche
3. Captain Mark
4. godfather23
5. voyager
6. proosen
7. geronimo77
8. Jorge Coyt
9. shieldwulf
10. Hawk312
11. 73superduty
12. hrmodeler
13. Lownslow
14. klutz_100
15. Steve Noble
16. Andy Jones
17. gionc

Looks like it is going to be another good one! I am really surprised at some names that aren`t on here though. I was browsing the completed projects section, and there are soooo many that would be top contenders, IMO.
Maybe this needs to be a sticky in the subforums?
Thanks for you work Rally!