Definitions and Explanations for MS Judging
The J.C. Monthly Show
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Updated: 12/25/2021
No Background (0 points)
Solid color or pattern, or none at all.
A. Blank | B. Patterned | C. Not enough shown | D. Solid colors | E. Not enough shown
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A. Blank | B. Patterned | C. Not enough shown | D. Solid colors | E. Not enough shown
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Photo/Reused/Pre-made Background (1 point)
a background that has been used previously or is not created by entrant.
A. Reused | B. Photo | C. Photo | D. Filtered photo
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C.
A-D. Lacking in texture/detail, without enough elements
E. Lacking in multiple detailed elements
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A. Reused | B. Photo | C. Photo | D. Filtered photo
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Simple Background (3 points)
Has a foreground and background. Foliage and grass typically don’t have texture/leaves or appears rushed and unfinished. Doesn't have to be the full image but should still fill a majority of the image.A-D. Lacking in texture/detail, without enough elements
E. Lacking in multiple detailed elements


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