I still want a Fedora coffee table book, and you are going to help me make one.

Tue Dec 16 20:09:44 UTC 2008

Comments continuing below...

On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 4:01 AM, Nicu Buculei <nicu_fedora at nicubunu.ro>wrote:

> Lisa Brewster wrote:
>
>> Fedora:  The Book
>>
>> Objectives
>> Driven by the Fedora Ambassadors, the goal of this photo project is to
>> communicate what Fedora means to us and our communities.  Images should show
>> a Fedora user holding an object that symbolizes how the software empowers
>> him or her in the Fedora principles of infinity, freedom, or voice [is
>> principles the right word to use here?].  Submissions should
>>
>
> Keep in mind that we are transitioning from "infinity | freedom | voice" to
> "freedom, friends, features, first" (4f's), so those are the key points we
> want to communicate.
>

I actually wondered if that was still the current message.  Can someone give
me a link to existing 4f's marketing materials and artwork?

>
>  include a short description (250-500 words) of how the subject uses the
>> software and how this photo demonstrates one of the principles.
>>
>> Photographers are open to interpret this theme as concretely or abstractly
>> as they like.  For example, you could choose to photograph something as
>> straightforward as a teacher you encouraged to use Fedora in the classroom
>> holding an apple with a Fedora sticker on it, or you could have someone
>> photograph you holding a personal item that symbolizes what inspired you to
>> join the project. Feel free to brainstorm for whimsical ideas as well, such
>> as a developer covered in peanuts (because you have to be "nuts" to work for
>> free, right?).  Group
>>
>
> A good number of Fedora developers are employed by various entities.

My reasoning behind that example is that in exchange for developers donating
their time to an open source project, their employers are investing in the
in the platform they're building on and have a "voice" in the direction of
the distro.  This is what I had in mind to include in the short editorial
message added to each image.  I'd love to hear other example ideas that tie
in better with the 4f's message!

>
>  photos are also acceptable, such as a group of ambassadors holding stacks
>> of livecds to be distributed or XO's in the wild.
>> One photo per week will be posted on $website.  Once enough submissions
>> are collected [one year's worth = 52?], selected photos will be published in
>> a collectable book available for purchase.  All proceeds will be donated to
>> $cause.
>>
>> Requirements
>> Images should be of high quality and at least $x-resolution by
>> $y-resolution.  You don't have to be a professional photographer, but
>>
>
> Don't go for X by Y, go for something like "at least N megapixels" (where N
> is dictated by the physical page size of the book)
>
>  composition, focus, and lighting are vital to communicating a strong
>> message.  If in doubt of your photography skills, feel free to ask a
>>
>
> Who will make the judgement if a photo is good enough? What if there are
> more submissions each week? How decide what to keep and what to reject?

Perhaps it should run more like the Postsecret project and post a batch of
all submissions once a week, then the strongest images are selected for the
book.  I'm open to suggestions on how to set filtering criteria, but it
would be a combination of artistic quality and how well the photo
description supports our marketing message.

>
>
>  friend or post your idea to $mailinglist to see if we can find someone in
>> your area who's willing to help [maintain a wiki page for volunteer
>> photographers?].
>>
>> Images must contain at least one person holding an object.  The criteria
>> defining both person and holding is flexible and could incorporate using
>> hands, feet, or items resting on the body of people, robots, statues,
>> animals, or other creative interpretations as long as it applies to Fedora
>> and you can explain how it demonstrates infinity, freedom, or voice.  The
>> subject's face does not have to be visible.  [Legal:  do we
>>
>
> 4 f's, not i|f|v.
>
>  need model release forms?]
>>
>
> Yes, if we show people faces we *need* a model release form.

Boo, messy logistics.  I'm working with another company who has a really
slick process for handling model release forms, so I'll do some research to
see what we can streamline.

>
>
>  Images must be licensed in a manner that allows derivative works [and
>> commercial?  Not sure what's required for "proceeds go to charity" use].
>>
>
> According with http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Licensing we don't consider
> NC (non-commercial) Free for our distro, so it would be hypocritical to go
> with NC for the book. Better stay with something along the lines of CC-BY or
> CC-BY-SA.
>

Works for me.

>
>
>   The Fedora logo and editorial text based on your description will be
>> superimposed on the image, and it may be adjusted for color, brightness,
>> contrast, etc. [Legal:  what else is needed here?]
>>
>
> No alteration of the logo is allowed, stick with the values provided:
> http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Logo/UsageGuidelines

Not alteration of the logo, but the submitted image.

> <http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Logo/UsageGuidelines>
>
>  Inspiration
>> Want to contribute to The Book but aren't sure where to begin?  Read over
>> the following list of power words to see if any experiences of how you've
>> enriched someone's life because of Fedora come to mind:
>>    * success stories
>>    * empowerment
>>    * pride
>>    * culture
>>    * diversity
>>    * strength
>>    * knowledge
>>    * community
>>    * extraordinary people
>>    * solutions
>>    * freedom
>>    * sharing
>>    * adoption
>>    * innovation
>>    * contribution
>>
>
> The list can be extended to uniformly cover the 4 f's.
>
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