elizabyte makes probably the most important point- how the sotware works, it's strengths and limitations.

At this point in history then, can cross software judgeing exist. Is the bias of investment blinding users to the end result?
An example, if a max user hits the hdri light and makes just a shinny car without any enviroment, is that better then a poser user who puts together a multi figure, multi proped image that is pretty and a good composition but without hdri?
If you see what I mean. Is there a tendency to praise the sparkelies over the effort and construction? HDRI adds realism only- it isn't anything more then an 'element' of composition.
Your example of the oils vs water color is good. Does the lack of detail make the water colors 'less' because the oil based makes sharper lines? Or is it only valid to judge the art WITHIN the limits of the media?
And are many people capable of doing that anymore in the art world, let alone the software universe. Would it be more valid to have non-software users judge?
This conversations timeing is extreamly valid ATM for me and a few others who are asked to start judgeing images at another site.

I'd love to hear your further opinions and observations. Especially about the bias of investment.

geo

Message edited on: 10/19/2004 12:29