This project shouldn't be a huge challenge for an experienced IM person. In my head I think it will be a few scripts, a few structured hierarchies of input/output images and a few .xml configurations for rulesets and image processing. The timeframe is somewhat short... this needs to be more or less completed by mid-August.
This is a paid gig! The hourly rate is negotiable and I need somebody to start ASAP. Location can be anywhere. Please do get in contact with me if you are interested. I am also willing to give a finders fee (to be discussed if applicable).
Thanks to all those that have helped me decide on ImageMagick! Fred & Anthony, despite never speaking with either of you, have really identified to me the power of ImageMagick as a superior alternative to Photoshop for this project!!!! (you two are more than welcome to do this project as well)

Tom
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