I still want a Fedora coffee table book, and you are going to help me make one.
Nicu Buculei
nicu_fedora at nicubunu.ro
Tue Dec 16 12:01:40 UTC 2008
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.
> 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.
> 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?
> 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.
> 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.
> 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
> 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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