Where can I find RAW processing contests to compare different edits of the same file?
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I'm looking for websites or communities that run regular RAW processing/editing contests where participants download the same RAW file, develop it in their own style, and compare the results. The goal is to show a fellow photo enthusiast how different moods and looks can be created from the same source image.
Ideally, the site would have a gallery of past entries so we can see a range of interpretations. A bonus would be a connection to free RAW editors such as RawTherapee or darktable.
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Yes, the answer is, in fact, in your question! There are RAW conversion contests on RawTherapee. They call it "PlayRaw", and they do a monthly competition.
Here is the forum page: PLAY RAW competitions
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A good fit is RawTherapee’s community contest called PlayRaw. It runs as a regular competition and is specifically about taking the same RAW file and developing it in different ways, which sounds exactly like what you want to demonstrate.
Another example mentioned is Jared Polin’s RAW-editing challenge, where people process the same file and he reviews the submissions in a video. That gives you a set of different interpretations plus commentary, although it’s more of a one-person judged challenge than a community-voted contest.
For your specific goal—showing how varied RAW development can be from one file—the RawTherapee PlayRaw competitions are probably the best match, especially since they’re tied to a free RAW workflow community.
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