Official calendar shopping list thread

[FNG]

So here's what we need. Speak up if you've got a lead on anything or have something to add.

First of all, we're going to need good photographs. Since the skiing shots will be the big ones, the quality and resolution is going to be very important there. Looking at an 8x10 action shot and a 5x5 (ish) girly shot on top of the action. We're going to need to coordinate locations here between talent (you wonderful ladies) and photographers. So ladies, post up your general locations then lets get some photogs volunteers.

For the (for lack of a better term) 'girly' shot, size will be reletively small so we're not going to see every single pore. Again, we're going to need to coordinate locations between girls and photogs. Gonna need a room with good ambient lighting, some "light throwers", a hair and makeup party - brofessional makeup artists speak up, spritzers, peanut oil, and most importantly a comfortable atmosphere.

It would be superb if a Utard photographer could set something up at the Utah Mini. Any ideas Mini coordinators? You should at least be able to turn out some bitchin' action shots in all that sweet powder out there. The other summits and minis would be a time to take shots as well. Group shots would be sweet too and could be used if we don't fill all the spots. They'd also make nice cover and back cover shots.

Since my photoshopping skills are only enough to put Thelonious's head on a Thanksgiving turkey's body, Tippster has stepped up as photoshop ninja.

On the production side: We can get these easily made at Kinkos or the like for $20 each. So if we sold 200 calendars at $25 each, we'd donate $1,000 to charity. The cheaper we can make them, the more money that gets donated to help the kids. Specs would be 9 (possibly 10 if we do a couple group shots) pages 12"x24" glossy with 20 full color 8"X10" photos on the top half and the usual calendar stuff on the bottom half. If anyone has print shop connections, see how cheap you can get 'em made.

Maggot spancership is always encouraged. We'll gladly show off your product if you can help out with production costs - e.g. film and shipping, possible studio fees...etc. I'll bet we'd even show off your stuff simply if you let us keep it.

So that's the stuff we need to make this happen. Who's got what? Let's hear some volunteers, and please try and limit yourselves to one spritzer/peanut oil joke per person. Call your hookups. Call your friends. Call your mom...she misses you ya know? Let's see what we can come up with to make this work!

[yogachik]

1. Los Angeles/Mammoth
2. I vote for as many photos as possible to be taken outdoors - then we don't have to worry about such things as lighting.
3. Sponsorship. Is TGR even remotely interested in this project? PMGear? I can approach Roxy, but they can't be first on board (or won't be interested in being first on board).
4. I know great stylists and photogs, but it's all moot if no one else is in LA, which they are not.
5. It'll be a big surprise to me if this actually comes together - but I love the idea of raising money for ski charities. Assuming, that is, that anyone wants to buy these...

[seldon]

Assuming, that is, that anyone wants to buy these...

Believe me, this is NOT going to be an issue. [/creepy guy]

[shirk]

I have connections with a large printing house in the LA area. Have a few favours built up that I prolly won't need anymore and would be willing to cash them in on this. If we can decide on some specs (glossy coated pages? wire bound?) I can get a quote on print run sizes.

[Skidancer]

1. Colorado Springs, but I'm in Summit County most every weekend. I knew nothing about the Summits when I booked my 12/17 - 12/24 vacation at Pagosa Springs (Wolf Creek) or I would surely come to the Utah summit. . I'm looking for an excuse to go to the JH Summit (is this it?) but haven't figured out any logistics yet.
If our general locations were added to the list of calendar months (p. 2 of the official thread), we girls might be able to work things out locally if someone could grant us a photographer, etc. I bet if we entered some "park events" we could get the pro photogs there to shoot a few of us


2. Indoor or outdoor doesn't matter to me. We're gonna try to shoot some pix with our good digital camera this weekend at one or two of the Vail Resorts - haven't tried action shots just yet, but everything else is good. It'll give me a chance to see how slow we can go and still get the good resolution. Unfortunately, doesn't look like we'll find any powder, but I'll look for hidden stashes! Alas, trees don't make for good lighting, and gapers don't make for good backgrounds.

3. A good friend is a hair stylist. She's good at makeup as well but not a pro

4. IMHO the charity slant is what's needed to make this happen. I wonder if some of the resorts who promote adaptive skiing would be interested in this as well as anyone non-profit......not really my field of expertise.

5. Ummmm,errrrr, What the hell am I doing posting? I have Christmas shopping to do!

[Crinkle]

^bump. PM sent to FNG. Cheap prices and print house already procured for calendars. Pending on options. 4 over 4 (color over color) 8.5 x 11 high gloss or 4 over 1 (color over B+W) same paper. one is $2 less than the other.

[Buzzworthy]

Well, I will have my camera at the MINI so come see me for some pictures.





Edit: What resolution do you want for Digi? Have a Canon PS A70, 3.2 Megapixels. Nothing fancy, but takes good shots.

[girlski0912]

I am in Seattle. From having been the only girl hanging out with the PNW crew(I LOVE THAT RATIO BTW) and a big exhibitionist, I think I am the only girl in this area doing the calendar. I won't be going out to the Summit or any of the minis. I will be in UT early Feb for the Snowbird comp, if that helps. What sort of a timeline are we thinking for all the photos to be in by? Early summer? Oh and...paging MBS...MBS...I am sure that we will hear from him when it stops snowing at Baker.

[Free Range Lobster]

3.2mp is not enough for 8x10's

[altagirl]

I'm in UT, and we're planning to go to Jackson for the summit, where I won't be skiing because of my knee, so I'd be free to do other pics there, if that works out. Or in UT whenever... If we can wait until late march/early april, I can do something on skis. Otherwise I have an action shot from last year that's would be usable - it's not exciting, but it's crisp and clear and all of that, unlike the powder shots I have of me.

I have access (most of the time) to a 5mp digital camera if that would help at all. I have no idea what you need...

[snowfire]

I'm in CO, and have no good skiing pics. My digicam is only 3.2 mp, apparently that's not enough? I will (hopefully, depending on weather) be at the la grave mini at the end of jan, and hopefully (depending on how broke I am after the euro trip) will be at the jackson summit the first weekend. I'm not into the park, so that option's out. I prefer a powder shot but I guess it depends on what you guys are looking for.

[yentna]

I'm in Utah, planning on attending the mini - well, at least a day or two at the Bird seeing as I can't ski well enough to appreciate Alta. Also have no good riding pics, but have friends that I ride pow with quite a bit that could take some shots for me. If 3.2 mp isn't enough, what is needed?

[Bodhi]

In SoCal...usually at Mammoth on w/e and other breaks from work (teacher and Yearbook photographer/advisor/editor)...

I have a portable 5.0mp digital with protective case for snow (100m underwater if anyone wants a "beach" shot in the surf)...I also sport a remote flash SLR with a 300-400mm (4.5) zoom for action and portraits, images scanned at 2592x1944p.

My services are hereby volunteered. I can donate all the costs of film, print paper (from my end), all labor for digital imagining...plus, a website that pictures could be posted (up to 15mb a photo, unlimited ceiling).

If anyone needs my services, I can cover all the local SoCal Mtns, Mammoth, June, Sierra Backcountry, San Bs and Gs BackCo, and I'd be willing to make the trip as far as Tahoe...

Btw, a 3.2mp digital camera (1600x1200p) IS ample for 8x10s...blur would set in around 16x24.

peace,
BS.

[splat]

Also - 8X11 is not enough. You want to go 11x14 for a good calendar size.

And, sorry, until we get all your skis delivered and sell some more, the only flush PM Gear knows is the one in the bathroom, so we can't spancer this.

If I can afford gas, I'll come to the mini. If everyone brings one roll of Fuji 36 shot 100FG, I'll do my best to get some action shots of the ladies present.

[divegirl]

I have a personal photographer.
I'm pretty sure he can do perfect quality 8x10s. Where should I sent the proofs? Who will select the final one? I'm pretty sure he has access to a printer who can print the "final" shot once it gets chosen. We'll take care of the girly shot, too.

However, if I'm mistaken and he doesn't have these capabilities, (I'll let him post a reply) then I'm located in the Tahoe area. Unfortunately, I won't be attending the Utah mini So, everything will need to be done in Tahoe. I'll coordinate with WSD and Kellie. Maybe we can get a session going.

Do we have a deadline for all of this? Proofs, finals, etc.? I work well on deadlines, and don't work well unless there is a specific deadline.

This will be fun!!!

[FNG]

Okay, crinkle's got the goods on high-quality production. Calendar will preliminarily be 11"x17" in the "open" state - e.g. two 11"x8.5" pages spiral bound. The calendar text will be black & white.

For photos, 5mp is ideal for the 8x10 action shots. 3.2mp might be do-able for the girly shots since they'll be smaller, but go 5mp if you can. Photog/graphic design mags opinions?

Tentative due date is May as Yogachik's starting the calendar off with July '05. That gives you most of the season to get some killer, high quality shots.

PM each other to set up some photo shoots. Sounds like BS has a solid setup.

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[mntlion]

any new news?

[FNG]

Negative ghostrider. The pattern is full.

Need some photogs to PM some girls and connections to be made.

[ak_powder_monkey]

I can offer: pretty much nothing but my best wishes for this project. And Challenge Alaska is always a worthy charity (Adaptive ski program). The Vetrens one in the origional thread looks good too.

[bigtrubs]

haha, this is the first I've heard of this! I'm sure all the rest of you ladies will look lovely, I haven't been around this ish long enough to participate, however, stoked to see money go toward a good charity though people- good idea.

[splat]

Negative ghostrider. The pattern is full.

Need some photogs to PM some girls and connections to be made.

I pm'd midget and asked him to think about it. He has a great digital camera and if he has studio equipment, even better. Plus, he's kinda central. But I don't mean to put him on the spot by mentioning this here. I don't have time to do much, but hope this comes together. I think you'll need to do the geographic mapping to hook everyone up, Ben.

[runethechamp]

I have some good camera equipment for action shots (have no experience in studio photography), so I could always shoot some rolls up at Tahoe. My best camera is a film camera, but scanning some slides should be possible. I also might have a Digital Rebel coming my way soon, so let me know if I'm needed.

[freshie247]

ski bums spanking it to ski chicks for charity,sounds like a captial idea!

[Yossarian]

I haven't followed all of this, but I'd be happy to donate the time/money to play photog on the action/ski side (maybe the glam side too, but I dunno?) of things for CO people, if there are any that are getting involved. Have quality camera/film, know a quality local production shop for scans, etc. Will travel.

PM me if needed.

[Cornholio]

I haven't followed all of this, but I'd be happy to donate the time/money to play photog on the action/ski side of things for CO people, if there are any that are getting involved. Have camera/film, will travel.

PM me if needed.

How generous of you! Offering to spend a day skiing with and taking pictures of rad skier chicks. What a guy!

But girls, be wary of the "will travel" part...