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Post subject: 05-23-12 - Sleeve-faced
 Posted: 03.28.2012 09:26
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Photos using album covers from records, CDs, tapes, 8-track, or 78's to create an illusion.
Many thanks to Zero Exponent for the theme suggestion! |
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Posted: 05.01.2012 15:39
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Joined: 21.11.2009 Posts: 340
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Oh hai. Been away for awhile. My dad has been dealing with a major medical issue, and I had to go stay with him for a bit--and frankly, I haven't been doing much photography at all lately.
I will try and participate more often though, especially with this theme coming up.
Just a quick recap for those who don't get what this theme is about ... some examples of "sleeveface" in this group: http://www.flickr.com/groups/sleeveface/
That is the basic premise; take a record and incorporate it in your photo. It does not have to be a "face", you can use the cover no matter what it depicts. You may also use miniatures/props to stage a scene with the cover as a "background", as long as the ENTIRE cover is included ( so no using just a small section of a cover ). Lastly, to encourage participation from those who may not have access to the cover they want, I agreed that Farktographers may use photos of cover images that they have printed themselves (from jpegs off the internet or whatever). However, if you do print your own "sleeve", I ask that you print the photo the same size as either a record (31.5cm square) or a CD cover (12cm square), no custom-sizing the images to fit your idea. |
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Posted: 05.20.2012 16:22
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ZE - I have ideas. I have less time than I want. I can't make my ideas work with CD size pics. I don't want to Kinkos to print a 12.4 inch photo. I would like to print the left and right sides of an album cover at 11.5 inches (29.2 cm) and glue them to cardboard. I think this fits the spirit of the theme (and farktography) but I don't want to ass-u-me anything.
Can I get a ruling? Any others want to chime in? |
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Posted: 05.20.2012 16:24
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| BAH - I mean 11 x 11 inches. |
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Posted: 05.20.2012 16:33
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I hate it, but I'm going to miss this one. Had albums bought at the Goodwill and everything; just didn't take the time to compose anything, and now I'm in Page and will be till Tuesday night.  ( |
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Posted: 05.20.2012 16:49
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U-Man wrote: ZE - I have ideas. I have less time than I want. I can't make my ideas work with CD size pics. I don't want to Kinkos to print a 12.4 inch photo. I would like to print the left and right sides of an album cover at 11.5 inches (29.2 cm) and glue them to cardboard. I think this fits the spirit of the theme (and farktography) but I don't want to ass-u-me anything.
Can I get a ruling? Any others want to chime in?
That's the way I went so I hope it's all good. All my music is digital. Finished the second and third yesterday evening. |
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Posted: 05.21.2012 08:57
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| Well, I did one at 11 x 11 inches and another CD size. |
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Posted: 05.21.2012 11:16
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Ay caramba, I just realized that it is not likely that people could print 12 inch square pictures at home--hello, max width for almost everyone is 11" ... facepalm.
So, yes that is fine by me, U-man and fluffybunny. I know this is going to be a tricky contest for people to enter. I myself may only be able to do one or two depending on what happens the next couple days. I fear this may be a really low-participation contest 
On the plus side, any half-decent entry should have a good chance of finishing in the top ten, just sayin ... |
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Posted: 05.21.2012 11:32
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Cool. Thanks. The one did with the 11 x 11 album used a 5 year old model and she can be difficult and expensive to work with. 
I can't nail down a third idea but I'll get something. |
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Posted: 05.21.2012 12:54
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Joined: 18.04.2012 Posts: 3
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| can we just do an ipod on something? |
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Posted: 05.21.2012 13:34
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Well, I had what looked like a good idea but it has remained unrealized, too many people needed to make it work. Then I had them showing up for the shot but they chose to get drunk instead. I'm afraid I'm gonna have to skip this one.
Even though I have some vinyls lying around they aren't really good candidates, and as U-Man said, cd sleeves don't seem to work. |
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Posted: 05.21.2012 13:36
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| I was able to make a CD size close-up photo of face work pretty well. |
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Posted: 05.21.2012 14:02
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Joined: 31.03.2008 Posts: 1
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Just to make sure that my ideas are OK according to the rules:
- can I use the back cover of an album or is the front of the sleeve mandatory, and
- is the use of a picture disc acceptable as oftentimes there was/is just a see-through plastic sleeve accompanying the disc?
Thanks |
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Posted: 05.21.2012 17:53
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Joined: 21.11.2009 Posts: 340
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w11113 wrote: can we just do an ipod on something?
I'm not sure exactly what you mean, but my gut reaction is no ... however I might change my mind, if you don't mind telling me your idea. You can private message me if you don't want to share it publicly. Like I said, I'm a bit worried about participation on this one. I don't want to make it unfair to those who may have already shot some stuff, but I hate to exclude anyone at this point. |
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Posted: 05.21.2012 18:07
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haerski wrote: Just to make sure that my ideas are OK according to the rules:
- can I use the back cover of an album or is the front of the sleeve mandatory, and
- is the use of a picture disc acceptable as oftentimes there was/is just a see-through plastic sleeve accompanying the disc?
Thanks
Good questions. The back cover idea sounds OK, and I commend your creativity for thinking of that. The picture disc is more of a grey area to me. How does this sound: I will allow it, as long as nobody else who is participating has a problem with it. If anyone objects, either post here or PM me. |
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