lanikai Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 OK gang.. Admin gives his Blessings on this project so we need to get started Some of the veteran members that will be invaluable .. everyone who responded to the previous "gauging interset" thread TeeJay .. we hope you get to see this.. because your proffessional talent is needed We'll need dates from the Admin team as to the start and important events that shaped RWG So .. Ubi Pugs Bytor Phaedo JMT TMG Bazz Tribal Euno Coolfire Shundi Freddy .. don't think your artistic pics will escape .. and our members from "Down Under" if i left anyone out .. excuse me .. I gotta carry my ID with me all the time.. for my sake.. Let's get goin we only got a couple of months First things first as Ubi stated in the other thread.. there are vendors on the web that do Calendars.. anyone care to do the footwork for pricing ?? any thoughts on making this a fund raiser for the Forum ?? any members who can pitch in and help... Pugs...Teejay ... maybe you guy's can start working on a rough draft format.. something to get us started and something we can tweak and build on.. hope we get a lot of members involved in this.. Let's see the team work and make this happen gang!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 I can help out...let me know what you need. I've used MyPublisher and Blurb for books a number of times. Blurb is cheaper generally...but the quality is better with MP. MP also has a 50% off sale on too...that's the only time I use them. Regular price is still 45% off if you have a Costco membership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Sounds good. Some practical advice based on past experience: with these sorts of things I have found that you have "proof" the photos in the printer's colorspace before submitting the images. They should hopefully provide the PS profile to do this. I've printed photo books before and sRGB just does not map well into these things, and once I had to completely redo one on my dime. FYI! Anyhow, I'm sure this is going to turn out great and definitely want a copy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fidestro Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 I would like to make a weird suggestion, how about we make this a PDF? We could list a donation amount and send a file out and if someone wanted to get it professionally printed they could do that or they could print it on their own. The logistics of printing a mess of calendars and then shipping them all over the world does not make sense to me and seems it would drive the price up, in addition to a documented instance of replica watches going to god knows how many customs offices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratedzeus Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 I would like to make a weird suggestion, how about we make this a PDF? We could list a donation amount and send a file out and if someone wanted to get it professionally printed they could do that or they could print it on their own. The logistics of printing a mess of calendars and then shipping them all over the world does not make sense to me and seems it would drive the price up, in addition to a documented instance of replica watches going to god knows how many customs offices. The shops provide a lot of layouts already for calendars.... just select 12 High quality photos and you are good to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 I would like to make a weird suggestion, how about we make this a PDF? We could list a donation amount and send a file out and if someone wanted to get it professionally printed they could do that or they could print it on their own. PDF workflow is the answer, regardless of whether or not you want to release it as a PDF publicly. If you're after the best tools for the job, you need Adobe InDesign. It's the only realistic solution. Oh, and CMYK images, please. Please, whoever does the final compositing, please ensure you've got a calibrated colourspace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Oh, and CMYK images, please. Please, whoever does the final compositing, please ensure you've got a calibrated colourspace. Absolutely essential, yes. Agree on the PDF as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fidestro Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 The shops provide a lot of layouts already for calendars.... just select 12 High quality photos and you are good to go That would not help out the site any. I agree with the fundraising aspect of this, and like Pugwash said it is going to be a PDF anyway, so why not distribute it as such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted October 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 @Pugs.. would it be possible to have representatives in various regions accept the PDF and do the printing for their respective "districts"?? in. regions in the US.. and different countries in the EU ?? and Asia and points beyond.. at least that way we have a coordinated plan to get them printed.. avoid shipping and customs hassles.. but be assured of the printed item..instead of everyone trying to get it printed separately.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted October 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 I would like to make a weird suggestion, how about we make this a PDF? We could list a donation amount and send a file out and if someone wanted to get it professionally printed they could do that or they could print it on their own. The logistics of printing a mess of calendars and then shipping them all over the world does not make sense to me and seems it would drive the price up, in addition to a documented instance of replica watches going to god knows how many customs offices. This was a topic I suggested earlier as I dicussed this with Admin a few months ago.. to save shipping and customs hassles ... do the printing in members own regions seperately but with coordination..this sounds like the best plan .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 If we're going international, we need to decide on size before we go any further. Standard paper sizes differ the world over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 I would love to have a calendar too. I think that a PDF is the way to go indeed and yes one person with true InDesign knowlege and CMYK printing tech chart should be choosen. Pug if you have time, I'm sure you will do a great job and in the various paper sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 I would love to have a calendar too. I think that a PDF is the way to go indeed and yes one person with true InDesign knowlege and CMYK printing tech chart should be choosen. Pug if you have time, I'm sure you will do a great job and in the various paper sizes. Indeed. And if he's strapped for time...there sound like there are a few other members here with "the know how" as well which again shows the wealth of knowledge on this forum...crazy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted October 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Stand by all.. details are being worked out with Admin.. so please if you have any "suggestions" pm me .. We are leaning toward selling the Calendar and not the PDF .. There will be others on the team to coordinate this project.. thank you R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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