Russel Fouts on mon 16 feb 04
Ok, here's the deal. I WILL build and demonstrate the "Captain Kangaroo
Memorial, Desktop, Small object Shooting Box". I just need to convince
Carla to bring me a box, construction paper and a stapler from
Pittsburg.
That means that we only need one other. Come on folks, I'm still holding
out for the brass ring.
If anyone is interested in participating in any form please send an
email to Russel.Fouts@Skynet.be so I can estimate the size of the room.
Also we'll probably need people who can volunteer some extension cords.
I can't think of much else that we'll need. I haven't organised this
kind of workshop before.
Several people have suggested that if I can't get anyone to bring their
setup that slides of people's setups would be an idea.
I'm really holding out for a couple/three people to bring their setups
or a simplified version there of. I think the hands on aspect will be
very important. However, if we find that that is not possible then it
will be slides by all means.
Someone also asked if we were going to show slides of work, booths,
production, etc. If we get to demo the shooting setups, I don't think
there will be time. But we could do that next year.
You see, I'm being stubborn. I really think that if people could get
some hands on experience of a couple of shooting setups, it would really
go a long way.
Russel
I've included my original message below
-------------------------------------
You knew it was coming. ;-)
I'm planning to have it, as always on the Thursday night, after the
Randall Session. Generally we try to have it in the Clayart Room but it
hasn't always worked out. If the location changes we will do our best to
get the info out. Even with last minute venue changes, the workshop has
always been well attended, so I think we've managed pretty well here.
I would like the workshop to have a different focus this year. Many
people commented last year that the quality of the slides has improved
greatly since the first one. This is good, we've all done our job well
and we have a lot of people to thank.
A number of you have sent in either written or photographic examples of
your "shooting" setup. Michael Coffee and John Hesselberth come to mind.
I've already talked to John but he's already over commited for this
NCECA and unfortunatly won't be able to bring his.
I would like some of you to volunteer to bring your "rig" to NCECA and
demo it for the clayarters. Show how it's set up, how to arrange the
lights, the backdrop, etc.
I'm looking for 2 or 3 people. We'll set each up in a corner of the room
and run it like the "Tool Doctors" workshop several years ago. The demos
would be simultaneous and clayarters could move from demo to demo ask
questions and maybe even try them out.
I think people will be interested in both professional and "amateur" set
ups so let's see what turns up.
Clayarters are hands on people and I think this would really be a
benefit and a lot of fun.
If people need to ship equipment, I have family in Indy and perhaps they
could receive the "goods". That way you wouldn't have to bring it on the
plane if that was your only means. Hopefully, we'll get volunteers that
can drive their setups to NCECA.
I'm sure we can arrange tables for you to set up on so you wouldn't have
to bring those.
In addition to the 2 or 3 demonstrators, if someone wanted to bring and
demo some nifty accessory, like the Lite Cube currently being discussed,
that would be great.
Any way, there it is. The idea isn't completely worked out yet but let's
see if we get some bites.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Russel
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U.S. President (and Nobel Peace Prize winner) Theodore Roosevelt.
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"To announce that there must be no criticism of the president,
or that we are to stand by the president, right or wrong,
is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable
to the American public."
U.S. President (and Nobel Peace Prize winner) Theodore Roosevelt.
L. P. Skeen on thu 19 feb 04
Ru, since that IS prime 'eating time' on both the opportune days, why don't
we plan to take up a collection ($5 a head if you wanna eat) and get sub
platters from the nearest Subway? I bet we could even get them to deliver
if we offer 'em a good tip. Here in NC, a sub platter (the small one)
consists of 7 large subs cut into 3 pieces each and costs $35. They do a
Large one too. I'm thinking we could get by with two or three platters.
They include chips, but not drinks; everybody would have to BYO.
L
----- Original Message -----
From: "Russel Fouts"
> However, there is a break between the "Distinguished Lecture" which ends
at
> 6:30 pm and the Randall session.
>
> 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.Distinguished Lecture:Shall We Change?-Roald Hoffman
> 9:00 p.m.Randall Session:Pilobolus TOO
>
> That gives us an hour and a half. We'd have to be fast, on-time and people
> might have to bring a sandwich if they were going to be hungry.
Russel Fouts on thu 19 feb 04
THANK YOU JOYCE AND OUR BENEFACTORS! I knew something would come through.
About the schedule.
Lori Leary pointed out that the Randall Session will be later this year at
9:00 pm on the thursday. By the time it finished, it might be too late.
However, there is a break between the "Distinguished Lecture" which ends at
6:30 pm and the Randall session.
5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.Distinguished Lecture:Shall We Change?-Roald Hoffman
9:00 p.m.Randall Session:Pilobolus TOO
That gives us an hour and a half. We'd have to be fast, on-time and people
might have to bring a sandwich if they were going to be hungry. We don't
want to keep anybody from the Randal Session.
So would Thursday evening between 6:30 pm and 9:00 pm suit people?
Otherwise, there might be time on Wednesday, between 5:00 pm, the end of
the Manufacturer & Suppliers exhibits and 9:00 pm, the beginning of the
Opening Ceremonies. That would give us two hours but again, people would
have to arrive on time and bring a sandwich if they were going to need to eat.
If anybody has a better idea, I'm willing to hear it. I think we need to
get the time and day nailed down early so our benefactors can book the room.
Regarding Demos:
Jennifer Boyer has bought the Light Cube that was discussed on Clayart
earlier and would be willing to bring it to NCECA and demo it if someone
else were willing to bring lights, maybe a "sweep" and a tripod and camera.
There was a lot of interest in this discussion so I think a lot of people
would like to see this in action.
About Attendance:
I'm getting a few people writing me to say that they plan to attend.
Normally they come in a flurry in the weeks before the conference so I'm
not worried. But don't be shy, let's hear from you.
That's about it for now. I've included all previous correspondence below so
people can catch up on what's happening.
Russel
------------------------------------------------------
Ok, here's the deal. I WILL build and demonstrate the "Captain Kangaroo
Memorial, Desktop, Small object Shooting Box". I just need to convince
Carla to bring me a box, construction paper and a stapler from Pittsburg.
That means that we only need one other. Come on folks, I'm still holding
out for the brass ring.
If anyone is interested in participating in any form please send an email
to Russel.Fouts@Skynet.be so I can estimate the size of the room. Also
we'll probably need people who can volunteer some extension cords. I can't
think of much else that we'll need. I haven't organised this kind of
workshop before.
Several people have suggested that if I can't get anyone to bring their
setup that slides of people's setups would be an idea.
I'm really holding out for a couple/three people to bring their setups or a
simplified version there of. I think the hands on aspect will be very
important. However, if we find that that is not possible then it will be
slides by all means.
Someone also asked if we were going to show slides of work, booths,
production, etc. If we get to demo the shooting setups, I don't think there
will be time. But we could do that next year.
You see, I'm being stubborn. I really think that if people could get some
hands on experience of a couple of shooting setups, it would really go a
long way.
Russel
I've included my original message below
-------------------------------------
You knew it was coming. ;-)
I'm planning to have it, as always on the Thursday night, after the Randall
Session. Generally we try to have it in the Clayart Room but it hasn't
always worked out. If the location changes we will do our best to get the
info out. Even with last minute venue changes, the workshop has
always been well attended, so I think we've managed pretty well here.
I would like the workshop to have a different focus this year. Many people
commented last year that the quality of the slides has improved greatly
since the first one. This is good, we've all done our job well and we have
a lot of people to thank.
A number of you have sent in either written or photographic examples of
your "shooting" setup. Michael Coffee and John Hesselberth come to mind.
I've already talked to John but he's already over commited for this NCECA
and unfortunatly won't be able to bring his.
I would like some of you to volunteer to bring your "rig" to NCECA and demo
it for the clayarters. Show how it's set up, how to arrange the lights, the
backdrop, etc.
I'm looking for 2 or 3 people. We'll set each up in a corner of the room
and run it like the "Tool Doctors" workshop several years ago. The demos
would be simultaneous and clayarters could move from demo to demo ask
questions and maybe even try them out.
I think people will be interested in both professional and "amateur" set
ups so let's see what turns up.
Clayarters are hands on people and I think this would really be a benefit
and a lot of fun.
If people need to ship equipment, I have family in Indy and perhaps they
could receive the "goods". That way you wouldn't have to bring it on the
plane if that was your only means. Hopefully, we'll get volunteers that can
drive their setups to NCECA.
I'm sure we can arrange tables for you to set up on so you wouldn't have to
bring those.
In addition to the 2 or 3 demonstrators, if someone wanted to bring and
demo some nifty accessory, like the Lite Cube currently being discussed,
that would be great.
Any way, there it is. The idea isn't completely worked out yet but let's
see if we get some bites.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Russel
--
Russel Fouts
Mes Potes & Mes Pots
Brussels, Belgium
Tel: +32 2 223 02 75
Mobile: +32 476 55 38 75
Http://www.mypots.com
Home of "The Potters Portal"
Over 1800 Pottery Links!
Updated frequently
"To announce that there must be no criticism of the president,
or that we are to stand by the president, right or wrong,
is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable
to the American public."
U.S. President (and Nobel Peace Prize winner) Theodore Roosevelt.
Russel Fouts on fri 20 feb 04
I have to thank Jean for correcting my math. We have 2.5 hrs available on
Thursday between the "Distinguished Lecture" and the Randall Sesseion so
Thursday looks better than Wedneday. Also, people tend to get back late
from the bus tours and are plum tuckered out.
So would from 6:30 pm until 9:00 pm be ok for people?
Also, Joyce tells me that even though they have more money to pay for it,
the hotel doesn't have any larger spaces available. So it looks like the
only space available is the Clayart Room so that's where it will be unless
we get a sudden stroke of luck. We'll keep you informed.
Thanks a lot to Joyce for going to bat on this and thanks to the benefactors!
In addition someone has volunteered their portable studio setup (camera,
tripod, strobe,3 lights, stands umbrellas, light meter) that she'd be
willing to bring to NCECA if someone else was willing to demo it. I'll get
more details from them as soon as I can. ANY VOLUNTEERS?
Normally we have a panel of "experts" for the Slide Workshop to comment on
the slides and offer advice. In the past these have been Ruth Butler from
Ceramics Monthly, Polly Beach from Clay Times, Janet Mansfield from
Cerarmic Art & Perception, John Hesselberth, Fred Paget, Richard Burkett,
Wendy Rosen, etc. Their advice was always helpful and did a lot to get the
Workshop to where it is today.
This year I wasn't planning to have a panel and leave it up to the people
who were demonstrating their setups. However, I did write them to tell them
what's going on and to invite them to participate if they were able. So far
Sherman Hall, Editor of Ceramics Monthly has said that if their schedule
allows, he plans to come by or to have someone else from his staff come by.
I'm also almost certain that if she can, Polly Beach will come by as well.
More info as it comes in. The rest of this thread is included below.
Russel
--------------------------------------------------------------
THANK YOU JOYCE AND OUR BENEFACTORS! I knew something would come through.
About the schedule.
Lori Leary pointed out that the Randall Session will be later this year at
9:00 pm on the thursday. By the time it finished, it might be too late.
However, there is a break between the "Distinguished Lecture" which ends at
6:30 pm and the Randall session.
5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.Distinguished Lecture:Shall We Change?-Roald Hoffman
9:00 p.m.Randall Session:Pilobolus TOO
That gives us an hour and a half. We'd have to be fast, on-time and people
might have to bring a sandwich if they were going to be hungry. We don't
want to keep anybody from the Randal Session.
So would Thursday evening between 6:30 pm and 9:00 pm suit people?
Otherwise, there might be time on Wednesday, between 5:00 pm, the end of
the Manufacturer & Suppliers exhibits and 9:00 pm, the beginning of the
Opening Ceremonies. That would give us two hours but again, people would
have to arrive on time and bring a sandwich if they were going to need to eat.
If anybody has a better idea, I'm willing to hear it. I think we need to
get the time and day nailed down early so our benefactors can book the room.
Regarding Demos:
Jennifer Boyer has bought the Light Cube that was discussed on Clayart
earlier and would be willing to bring it to NCECA and demo it if someone
else were willing to bring lights, maybe a "sweep" and a tripod and camera.
There was a lot of interest in this discussion so I think a lot of people
would like to see this in action.
About Attendance:
I'm getting a few people writing me to say that they plan to attend.
Normally they come in a flurry in the weeks before the conference so I'm
not worried. But don't be shy, let's hear from you.
That's about it for now. I've included all previous correspondence below so
people can catch up on what's happening.
Russel
------------------------------------------------------
Ok, here's the deal. I WILL build and demonstrate the "Captain Kangaroo
Memorial, Desktop, Small object Shooting Box". I just need to convince
Carla to bring me a box, construction paper and a stapler from Pittsburg.
That means that we only need one other. Come on folks, I'm still holding
out for the brass ring.
If anyone is interested in participating in any form please send an email
to Russel.Fouts@Skynet.be so I can estimate the size of the room. Also
we'll probably need people who can volunteer some extension cords. I can't
think of much else that we'll need. I haven't organised this kind of
workshop before.
Several people have suggested that if I can't get anyone to bring their
setup that slides of people's setups would be an idea.
I'm really holding out for a couple/three people to bring their setups or a
simplified version there of. I think the hands on aspect will be very
important. However, if we find that that is not possible then it will be
slides by all means.
Someone also asked if we were going to show slides of work, booths,
production, etc. If we get to demo the shooting setups, I don't think there
will be time. But we could do that next year.
You see, I'm being stubborn. I really think that if people could get some
hands on experience of a couple of shooting setups, it would really go a
long way.
Russel
I've included my original message below
-------------------------------------
You knew it was coming. ;-)
I'm planning to have it, as always on the Thursday night, after the Randall
Session. Generally we try to have it in the Clayart Room but it hasn't
always worked out. If the location changes we will do our best to get the
info out. Even with last minute venue changes, the workshop has
always been well attended, so I think we've managed pretty well here.
I would like the workshop to have a different focus this year. Many people
commented last year that the quality of the slides has improved greatly
since the first one. This is good, we've all done our job well and we have
a lot of people to thank.
A number of you have sent in either written or photographic examples of
your "shooting" setup. Michael Coffee and John Hesselberth come to mind.
I've already talked to John but he's already over commited for this NCECA
and unfortunatly won't be able to bring his.
I would like some of you to volunteer to bring your "rig" to NCECA and demo
it for the clayarters. Show how it's set up, how to arrange the lights, the
backdrop, etc.
I'm looking for 2 or 3 people. We'll set each up in a corner of the room
and run it like the "Tool Doctors" workshop several years ago. The demos
would be simultaneous and clayarters could move from demo to demo ask
questions and maybe even try them out.
I think people will be interested in both professional and "amateur" set
ups so let's see what turns up.
Clayarters are hands on people and I think this would really be a benefit
and a lot of fun.
If people need to ship equipment, I have family in Indy and perhaps they
could receive the "goods". That way you wouldn't have to bring it on the
plane if that was your only means. Hopefully, we'll get volunteers that can
drive their setups to NCECA.
I'm sure we can arrange tables for you to set up on so you wouldn't have to
bring those.
In addition to the 2 or 3 demonstrators, if someone wanted to bring and
demo some nifty accessory, like the Lite Cube currently being discussed,
that would be great.
Any way, there it is. The idea isn't completely worked out yet but let's
see if we get some bites.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Russel
--
Russel Fouts
Mes Potes & Mes Pots
Brussels, Belgium
Tel: +32 2 223 02 75
Mobile: +32 476 55 38 75
Http://www.mypots.com
Home of "The Potters Portal"
Over 1800 Pottery Links!
Updated frequently
"To announce that there must be no criticism of the president,
or that we are to stand by the president, right or wrong,
is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable
to the American public."
U.S. President (and Nobel Peace Prize winner) Theodore Roosevelt.
Gail Phillips on fri 20 feb 04
There is a chinese place that delivers downtown, too.
- Gail
> Ru, since that IS prime 'eating time' on both the opportune days, why don't
> we plan to take up a collection ($5 a head if you wanna eat) and get sub
> platters from the nearest Subway? I bet we could even get them to deliver
> if we offer 'em a good tip. Here in NC, a sub platter (the small one)
> consists of 7 large subs cut into 3 pieces each and costs $35. They do a
> Large one too. I'm thinking we could get by with two or three platters.
> They include chips, but not drinks; everybody would have to BYO.
>
> L
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Russel Fouts"
> > However, there is a break between the "Distinguished Lecture" which ends
> at
> > 6:30 pm and the Randall session.
> >
> > 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.Distinguished Lecture:Shall We Change?-Roald Hoffman
> > 9:00 p.m.Randall Session:Pilobolus TOO
> >
> > That gives us an hour and a half. We'd have to be fast, on-time and people
> > might have to bring a sandwich if they were going to be hungry.
>
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=?iso-8859-1?q?Marilu=20Tejero?= on sat 21 feb 04
Vote for Chinese..
Gail Phillips wrote:There is a chinese place that delivers downtown, too.
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Russel Fouts on thu 4 mar 04
OK, this is going to be a GOOD Workshop!
The Clayart Slide Workshop will be in the Clayart Room on Thursday, March
18th between 6:30 pm and 9:30 pm. After the Distinguished Lecture and
before the Randall Session. That gives us 2 and 1/2 hours.
If you want to eat something, bring a sandwich or somebody can get together
to cater it. I can't, I'm sorry but I'm going to have my hands full with
the Slide Workshop.
The Photo Studio lighting Kit being donated by Ellen Marks contains:
SP Studio Pro Portfolio Kit C:
a.. 1 SP-250 Strobe.
b.. 1 SP-150 Strobe.
c.. 1 920MDLVP AC Slave with Snoot.
d.. 1 SP150 Barndoor.
e.. 1 SP920 Light holders.
f.. 1 Backlight Stand.
g.. 2 90" Lightstands.
h.. 1 42" Umbrella.
i.. 3 Swivel Brackets.
j.. Corplas Case with Handle.
Also a light meter, a second umbrella, reflectors, and one of those things
you can shoot light through to cut glare (probably a softbox)
It sounds really nice. We need somebody who thinks they could demo this,
Please! If it were someone in the Indy area, they could probably get it
early to try it out.
And Jennifer Boyer is going to bring her Light Cube to demo as well
If you want to bring pictures of your own set-ups, please do. They should
be large so a group of people can see them or preferably a diagram. We
won't have room to set up a slide projector as well.
I'm really looking forward to this.
Russel
I've included all previous Updates below with Carla's permission. ;-)
-------------------------------------------------------
I have to thank Jean for correcting my math. We have 2.5 hrs available on
Thursday between the "Distinguished Lecture" and the Randall Sesseion so
Thursday looks better than Wedneday. Also, people tend to get back late
from the bus tours and are plum tuckered out.
So would from 6:30 pm until 9:00 pm be ok for people?
Also, Joyce tells me that even though they have more money to pay for it,
the hotel doesn't have any larger spaces available. So it looks like the
only space available is the Clayart Room so that's where it will be unless
we get a sudden stroke of luck. We'll keep you informed.
Thanks a lot to Joyce for going to bat on this and thanks to the benefactors!
In addition someone has volunteered their portable studio setup (camera,
tripod, strobe,3 lights, stands umbrellas, light meter) that she'd be
willing to bring to NCECA if someone else was willing to demo it. I'll get
more details from them as soon as I can. ANY VOLUNTEERS?
Normally we have a panel of "experts" for the Slide Workshop to comment on
the slides and offer advice. In the past these have been Ruth Butler from
Ceramics Monthly, Polly Beach from Clay Times, Janet Mansfield from
Cerarmic Art & Perception, John Hesselberth, Fred Paget, Richard Burkett,
Wendy Rosen, etc. Their advice was always helpful and did a lot to get the
Workshop to where it is today.
This year I wasn't planning to have a panel and leave it up to the people
who were demonstrating their setups. However, I did write them to tell them
what's going on and to invite them to participate if they were able. So far
Sherman Hall, Editor of Ceramics Monthly has said that if their schedule
allows, he plans to come by or to have someone else from his staff come by.
I'm also almost certain that if she can, Polly Beach will come by as well.
More info as it comes in. The rest of this thread is included below.
I'm getting lots of reponses from people who want to attend. Please keep
them coming, they're needed to be able to estimate the crowd. And don't
worry that you might be adding to the crowd. All clayarters are welcome,
we'll deal with it. ;-)
I'm arriving in NCECA on the evening of the 16th so I'll be sending out a
few more updates before then. We will also try to keep you informed of any
changes via the clayart room, the notice board and jungle telegraph if we
have to.
Russel
--------------------------------------------------------------
THANK YOU JOYCE AND OUR BENEFACTORS! I knew something would come through.
About the schedule.
Lori Leary pointed out that the Randall Session will be later this year at
9:00 pm on the thursday. By the time it finished, it might be too late.
However, there is a break between the "Distinguished Lecture" which ends at
6:30 pm and the Randall session.
5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.Distinguished Lecture:Shall We Change?-Roald Hoffman
9:00 p.m.Randall Session:Pilobolus TOO
That gives us an hour and a half. We'd have to be fast, on-time and people
might have to bring a sandwich if they were going to be hungry. We don't
want to keep anybody from the Randal Session.
So would Thursday evening between 6:30 pm and 9:00 pm suit people?
Otherwise, there might be time on Wednesday, between 5:00 pm, the end of
the Manufacturer & Suppliers exhibits and 9:00 pm, the beginning of the
Opening Ceremonies. That would give us two hours but again, people would
have to arrive on time and bring a sandwich if they were going to need to eat.
If anybody has a better idea, I'm willing to hear it. I think we need to
get the time and day nailed down early so our benefactors can book the room.
Regarding Demos:
Jennifer Boyer has bought the Light Cube that was discussed on Clayart
earlier and would be willing to bring it to NCECA and demo it if someone
else were willing to bring lights, maybe a "sweep" and a tripod and camera.
There was a lot of interest in this discussion so I think a lot of people
would like to see this in action.
About Attendance:
I'm getting a few people writing me to say that they plan to attend.
Normally they come in a flurry in the weeks before the conference so I'm
not worried. But don't be shy, let's hear from you.
That's about it for now. I've included all previous correspondence below so
people can catch up on what's happening.
Russel
------------------------------------------------------
Ok, here's the deal. I WILL build and demonstrate the "Captain Kangaroo
Memorial, Desktop, Small object Shooting Box". I just need to convince
Carla to bring me a box, construction paper and a stapler from Pittsburg.
That means that we only need one other. Come on folks, I'm still holding
out for the brass ring.
If anyone is interested in participating in any form please send an email
to Russel.Fouts@Skynet.be so I can estimate the size of the room. Also
we'll probably need people who can volunteer some extension cords. I can't
think of much else that we'll need. I haven't organised this kind of
workshop before.
Several people have suggested that if I can't get anyone to bring their
setup that slides of people's setups would be an idea.
I'm really holding out for a couple/three people to bring their setups or a
simplified version there of. I think the hands on aspect will be very
important. However, if we find that that is not possible then it will be
slides by all means.
Someone also asked if we were going to show slides of work, booths,
production, etc. If we get to demo the shooting setups, I don't think there
will be time. But we could do that next year.
You see, I'm being stubborn. I really think that if people could get some
hands on experience of a couple of shooting setups, it would really go a
long way.
Russel
I've included my original message below
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You knew it was coming. ;-)
I'm planning to have it, as always on the Thursday night, after the Randall
Session. Generally we try to have it in the Clayart Room but it hasn't
always worked out. If the location changes we will do our best to get the
info out. Even with last minute venue changes, the workshop has
always been well attended, so I think we've managed pretty well here.
I would like the workshop to have a different focus this year. Many people
commented last year that the quality of the slides has improved greatly
since the first one. This is good, we've all done our job well and we have
a lot of people to thank.
A number of you have sent in either written or photographic examples of
your "shooting" setup. Michael Coffee and John Hesselberth come to mind.
I've already talked to John but he's already over commited for this NCECA
and unfortunatly won't be able to bring his.
I would like some of you to volunteer to bring your "rig" to NCECA and demo
it for the clayarters. Show how it's set up, how to arrange the lights, the
backdrop, etc.
I'm looking for 2 or 3 people. We'll set each up in a corner of the room
and run it like the "Tool Doctors" workshop several years ago. The demos
would be simultaneous and clayarters could move from demo to demo ask
questions and maybe even try them out.
I think people will be interested in both professional and "amateur" set
ups so let's see what turns up.
Clayarters are hands on people and I think this would really be a benefit
and a lot of fun.
If people need to ship equipment, I have family in Indy and perhaps they
could receive the "goods". That way you wouldn't have to bring it on the
plane if that was your only means. Hopefully, we'll get volunteers that can
drive their setups to NCECA.
I'm sure we can arrange tables for you to set up on so you wouldn't have to
bring those.
In addition to the 2 or 3 demonstrators, if someone wanted to bring and
demo some nifty accessory, like the Lite Cube currently being discussed,
that would be great.
Any way, there it is. The idea isn't completely worked out yet but let's
see if we get some bites.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Russel
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