Tom, i think it's a great idea. never been one to be afraid of a little challenge. since we are all at different skill levels and use PS for different reasons, i think something like this would benefit everyone.

as for guidelines,
1.) i think a two week period to work on the challenge should give everyone (especially those of us that are swamped and have a tough time squeezing everything we need to do in) enough time. i'm worried if it's any less, most will not be able to devote enough time to really do it justice.
2.) for the winner (or anyone willing to impart) it would be great if they would share the secret (how they did it...) this way we all learn something.
3.) all source material MUST be the original works of the challenge host (i mean no posting "royalty-free" photos off some disc, or something downloaded off the web...)
4.) source files must be of sufficient resolution to complete the challenge and need to be hosted in a locale accessible to all members wishing to participate in the challenges.
5.) i reserve the right to adjust the "guidelines" as needed (cause i ALWAYS forget something critical ;))

i'll make this post "sticky" so you don't have to hunt around for it as time passes.

 

P.S. sorry for the lag in repling, my system (hard drive) went up in smoke, taking three years worth of artwork with it... still "kludgeing" together a method to connecting online... should be squared away soon.

scott - retrocity (Photoshop Forum Moderator)