1. San Joaquin Valley Camera Club Council
An Introduction to Visual Pursuits Software

2. Our Competitions Current method
Users select images,
resize them,
format a title,
and submit them to the SJVCCC website*, making sure to enter the correct division.
Users wait for a receipt confirmation from the website.
Users wait for confirmation that the images are correct – from the Digital chair.
Digital chair processes the images for projection and judging.
*or s them directly to the Competition Chair.

3. Our Competitions Introducing Software pursuits
Users select images,
resize them, NOT required the system will do it for you
format a title, NOT required, titles are free-form and up to 2000 characters
and submit them to the SJVCCC website*, making sure to enter the correct division. Images would be submitted to a different website for competition.
Users wait for confirmation that the images are correct – from the Digital Chair. Instant feedback
Digital chair processes the images for projection and judging. Digital chair syncs his laptop to the website and prepares score sheets.
*or s them directly to the Competition Chair. Also an option.

4. Laptop (Image Competition Manager (ICM)
Software Pursuits
Web site
Laptop (Image Competition Manager (ICM)
Users interact with web site to catalog images into libraries, galleries, and competitions.
Competition Managers set up competitions, divisions, dates, etc.
Competition Managers help users.
Used only by Competition Manager.
Laptop is synced with web site after closing date. (Users can enter or change entries up to that point.
System organizes images for judging, randomized by class.

5. Numerous training videos
Education Center Videos
Video Categories
*Introduction, Concepts, and Basic Information
These videos provide an overview of the Visual Pursuits service and the Image Competition Manager program. The "concepts" video is important for everyone. This also covers creating an account, logging in, and password resets.
*Images, Galleries, and Competition Submissions
These topics are intended for everybody and include how to upload and submit images to competitions and create galleries

6. Advantages of using Visual Pursuits software for SJVCCC competitions:
Website is available 24/7.
Images with too many vertical or horizontal pixels will be re-sized. You will not be able to enter images with more file space than 1 meg.
No need to follow any title naming conventions. Any title works.
You can easily change submissions until the competition is closed.
Immediate feedback when images are entered. No need to wait for website or Digital Chair to send confirmation.
No need to remember what division you are in for each type competition.
Ability to send s to any or all competing members.
SJVCCC calendar is on the website.
You can easily change your user name, password, address, phone number, mailing address, etc.
If you request help online, the system will send your request to the appropriate administrator.
No need to fill out entry forms (if we choose that option.)
You can enter competitions up to several months prior.
After the competition, you can see all entries along with their scores.
System has been time tested by many camera clubs and other councils.
ICC color profiles are supported.

7. Benefits Last Minute Submissions
Saves Time
Manage all of your competitions and users in under one hour per month.
Last Minute Submissions
Competition images can be accepted up to the last moment or any amount of time in advance.
Simplifies Recordkeeping
There is no need for paper records of competitions or members. It is all available instantly and securely from your website.
Eliminates Errors
There is no copying of information or trying to read a member's handwriting. Members enter in and spell check their own titles and images.
Simple Website Creation and Maintenance
You can quickly create an organization website and select various themes to create a variety of presentations. With a Premium Subscription you can customize and add web pages to your site.

8. Benefits Continued Website Judging
With a Premium Subscription, competitions can be judged using the organization's website using one or more judges. The Standard Subscription requires judging to be performed with the supplied Image Competition Manager program.
Website Critiques
With a Premium Subscription, critiques can be assigned to images when using website judging. The text and values set in the critique can be viewed by the image author on the website and by members at a meeting via the Image Competition Manager program.
Voting on Images
Premium subscribers can allow members or the public to vote or rate images in competitions. This is useful if you want to grant a "People's Choice" award.
Low Cost
A FREE subscription will provide all the basic needs for a small club. A Standard Subscription provides the major features for a photo or art club for under $3 per member per year. A Premium Subscription adds more website customizations and Website Judging. Web hosting costs alone will often exceed our charges.

9. Live demo