New York 2018 February Camera Carnival/Meet-Up

pm me a weekend when you are free Jean-Marc. I'll try to get jeff too and maybe we can go to Pho bang after some photography
 
Today is January 26th, and the Camera Carnival is less than a month away. We only have 7 people who RSVP'ed and this I deem unadceptable. I even take insult to this because not only did I create this mucho fun event, it takes my commitment to make it happen.

All I asked is for people to RSVP so I could attempt to make this annual event bigger and better, and basically I hear crickets churping.

I am very busy, and I'm springboarding The "Gallery Workshop" with appropriate follow though to promote me and my work. I applied for a fellowship and just yesterday finished my application for a New York Times Portfolio Review. Pretty much know that I can be selfish too, but I don't need to shame people like I am now for being that way.

So now I will be a forceful jerk and say if I don't have over 20 people signed up via RSVP that I refuse to deal with the embarrasment of a surprise flash mob in a place where I was trying to reserve the entire balcony.

My new "Plan B" is just to have it at the Rochard where we had the January Meet-Up. I'll just keep it casual. Not worth my effort. I have better things to do. I say, "No sweat off my balls."

I give it a week, a reasonable amount of time to respond. Why do I have to be a nasty tough guy from Brooklyn? LOL.

Cal
 
Cal,
Don't take it as an insult. There are a few folks who can definitely make it and I'm sure most are on the fence. This is supposed to be fun but if it starts turning into a military operation of "mandatory fun" then people are going to not show up at all.

We all appreciate what you put into these meetings but it has to come down to it still being fun.

That said, Bethanne and I still want to attend but our financial situation of late may force us to stay in Philly. Furthermore, if this discussion causes the potential for a not fun situation, we will skip the traffic, the tolls, the parking nightmare, the crowds, the frenetic movement, the stress of NYC, and stay home to picnic in our favorite park.

Phil Forrest
 
Phil_F_NM said:
Cal,
Don't take it as an insult. There are a few folks who can definitely make it and I'm sure most are on the fence. This is supposed to be fun but if it starts turning into a military operation of "mandatory fun" then people are going to not show up at all.

We all appreciate what you put into these meetings but it has to come down to it still being fun.

That said, Bethanne and I still want to attend but our financial situation of late may force us to stay in Philly. Furthermore, if this discussion causes the potential for a not fun situation, we will skip the traffic, the tolls, the parking nightmare, the crowds, the frenetic movement, the stress of NYC, and stay home to picnic in our favorite park.

Phil Forrest
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Phil,

I appreciate your response. I love that you are up front about your possible conflicts, but I don't see at the current rate how I can reserve the balcony in a reasonable or timely manner. I don't see it happening and I am disappointed.

How hard is it for people to RSVP. If I had 20 people on the list then I would have an appropriate idea/number to proceed to make a reservation and try to accommodate the stragglers.

I'm not mad, I am disappointed. Again how hard is it to RSVP. Pretty much not asking for much, but I'm trying to be reasonable.

Pretty much, "Oh-well" for me. I'll move to plan "B" and have a Meet-Up at Rochard. Does not have to include a Camera Carnaval. I'm ready to detach and move on.

Cal
 
Maybe we just don't have 20 people interested? I don't think there have been even 20 involved in the conversation.
Looking back through the thread, I think we only have 15 individual people posting and that includes the lurkers who are just participating in the conversation. So the polling of this thread is a bad sample space. Perhaps less than 10 is all that will attend.
It doesn't have to be a circus. That's just too much and too loud. I'm reasonably sure we all would prefer a quiet smaller group to a loud large one, no?

Phil Forrest
 
Gentlemen,
I am still on the fence. I am planning to come, but some things always come up at the least convenient time, so I would like to make it definite at a later time, if possible, of course.
 
Crazy Fedya said:
Gentlemen,
I am still on the fence. I am planning to come, but some things always come up at the least convenient time, so I would like to make it definite at a later time, if possible, of course.
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Sam,

Thanks. I need people to participate and give feedback. All I'm asking is for a reasonable response so I don't embarrass myself.

I never mind a smaller turnout. At least I have an idea of a possible turnout.

It does seem like "1803" was an ambitious jump. The Rochard BTW is so much like Puck Fair in flavor. No big crowds, no overwelming noise, and a very laid back no pressure hang. The only thing missing is the balcony.

I'm online right now because I'm downloading new profiles and curves to put the "Jersey Barrier" online. Kinda funny how it took a day to just do an initial fill. I experienced problems with the cart that holds the "Gloss Overcoat." My guess is that the "GO" chemically distorted the 300 ml cart (cart may be 350ml). The cart was a bit swollen and the chip would not read when seated. Also when the cart did read the adjoining one next to it would not register.

Luck I have warehoused another set of carts. I thought I would load Piezography Pro, but I changed my mind and went with reloading K-7 because even though it is two-pass printing, the seven overlaping curves have much more "overlap" for smoothness, broader tonality, and higher IQ.

I'll be upgrading the black to the new PK-HD for added contrast and dynamic range. This should take my printing to a new level.

Also figured out that I will only use 24" by 50 foot rolls. This actually saves money over less wide rolls and especially cut sheets. I also gain creative flexibility. All good.

Next deadline application is February 15th for a studio residency. In January I applied for a Fellowship, and also for the New York Times Portfolio Review. On March 15th I need to get the "Billboard" public art application in. This is for my work to be displayed for up to 40 foot Billboards in L.A.

I figured out a slacker's way to create a "Monster Workbook" of prints. I'll create a separate spine for the book and use binding posts. The page size will be 17x22 and the pages will be actual prints.

From the Gallery Workshop I learned that I have to keep really accurate records. This workbook will be to organize the mess I made, and like Darren said, "A thick one-off book of prints will be worth a lot of money."

So now I'll have the 3880 loaded with Piezography Pro, and the Jersey Barrier with "Enhanced K-7" with the upgraded PK-HD. If anything good happens I'm ready. A new next level of printing has started, The seven new prints of old familiar images are the best prints I ever made. They really crush anything else I ever have done.

So let's tone down the Camera Carnival to just a casual gathering at the Rochard on February 25th. I'm sure this is best. Not complicated at all.

Cal
 
Calzone said:
Sam,



Thanks. I need people to participate and give feedback. All I'm asking is for a reasonable response so I don't embarrass myself.



I never mind a smaller turnout. At least I have an idea of a possible turnout.



It does seem like "1803" was an ambitious jump. The Rochard BTW is so much like Puck Fair in flavor. No big crowds, no overwelming noise, and a very laid back no pressure hang. The only thing missing is the balcony.



I'm online right now because I'm downloading new profiles and curves to put the "Jersey Barrier" online. Kinda funny how it took a day to just do an initial fill. I experienced problems with the cart that holds the "Gloss Overcoat." My guess is that the "GO" chemically distorted the 300 ml cart (cart may be 350ml). The cart was a bit swollen and the chip would not read when seated. Also when the cart did read the adjoining one next to it would not register.



Luck I have warehoused another set of carts. I thought I would load Piezography Pro, but I changed my mind and went with reloading K-7 because even though it is two-pass printing, the seven overlaping curves have much more "overlap" for smoothness, broader tonality, and higher IQ.



I'll be upgrading the black to the new PK-HD for added contrast and dynamic range. This should take my printing to a new level.



Also figured out that I will only use 24" by 50 foot rolls. This actually saves money over less wide rolls and especially cut sheets. I also gain creative flexibility. All good.



Next deadline application is February 15th for a studio residency. In January I applied for a Fellowship, and also for the New York Times Portfolio Review. On March 15th I need to get the "Billboard" public art application in. This is for my work to be displayed for up to 40 foot Billboards in L.A.



I figured out a slacker's way to create a "Monster Workbook" of prints. I'll create a separate spine for the book and use binding posts. The page size will be 17x22 and the pages will be actual prints.



From the Gallery Workshop I learned that I have to keep really accurate records. This workbook will be to organize the mess I made, and like Darren said, "A thick one-off book of prints will be worth a lot of money."



So now I'll have the 3880 loaded with Piezography Pro, and the Jersey Barrier with "Enhanced K-7" with the upgraded PK-HD. If anything good happens I'm ready. A new next level of printing has started, The seven new prints of old familiar images are the best prints I ever made. They really crush anything else I ever have done.



So let's tone down the Camera Carnival to just a casual gathering at the Rochard on February 25th. I'm sure this is best. Not complicated at all.



Cal
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Cal: of course, I’m in , and I think everyone appreciates the effort you put in in organizing. Sorry for the late notice, I had not checked RFF in several days .
 
lamefrog said:
Cal: of course, I’m in , and I think everyone appreciates the effort you put in in organizing. Sorry for the late notice, I had not checked RFF in several days .
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Philippe,

Thanks for your response. This is the help I need.

"Maggie" last night got a bump from a video on "Buzz-Feed." At one point she gained 1K followers per hour last night. Way over 306K followers around 7:00 PM last night.

Later this afternoon Maggie will be flying first class to Japan. Last week the client flew in a representative to NYC to expedite Maggie's visa. This morning Maggie has to pick up her visa at the consulate. She is scheduled to return Saturday.

Might have a TV appearance in Nashville. Also a gig in Iceland in July.

She dropped her agent in London and now has a new agent here in NYC. Should be more responsive.

The last champaign we did went well. I expect further work and this might be a regular gig. We basically got field tested and did well. This was a two part assignment. From the first part the jacket quickly sold out, and the shoes are low stock. Seems like the items from the second shoot are also selling well.

So now I'm at a point where I will be running two printers each with their own inkset. My printing skill has evolved. My newest prints seem almost alive. Somehow I brought out more nuance in a smooth way. The dynamic range I am getting is incredible.

The Workbook project has begun assembly. I should have some progress to show. Pretty much a book of 12x18 images on 17x22 paper with a separate book spine.

I just ran into Brian and told him to inform the uptown crew about our event.

Cal
 
So the 1:00PM tally from the Buzz-Feed was 315K followers and still going strong. Just yesterday there were only 296K followers. Let's see how long this "bump" lasts.

Funny thing is M"Maggie" is going to Japan and will have a "Weather-Day" to explore Japan. Our Korean friends from NYC are now living and working there so they will be meeting up.

The world is not that big.

Cal
 
"Maggie" landed in Japan. 314K followers is the new tally. Pretty much 38K new followers in 24 hours. That's crazy.

This Studio Residency application is interesting. They ask why do I need studio space, and I explain how my gal is a famous fashion blogger and how the "bedroom" in my Madhattan one-bedroom apartment is primarily a fashion blogger's gigantic walk-in closet that is also my workspace.

I further explain how I "warehouse" supplies and run and maintain two rather large printers, and how I'm known to print big, and how limited drying space crimps my work flow.

I pitch myself that if I win a studio in Dumbo that it will be like supporting two artists: one is a fine art printer; and the other a fine art photographer.

Now I'm wondering if I sweep these three applications, and I get awarded a fellowship; I'm one of the 100 who get a New York Times Portfolio Review for 6 portfolio reviews from influential figures in the world of photography, and I am one of 17 artists given a studio in Dumbo for a year. Could happen, and I don't think I'm being delusional here.

I'm excited and nervous. My life could dramatically change. I'm ripe for all this because I concentrated on image capture. I have a decade's worth of work that inadvertently is an archive.

Cal
 
Range-rover said:
That would be great Cal, Dumbo is just great area to work and visit!
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Bob,

They expect you to utilize the studio at least 20 hours per week over the year residency. I would have 24 hour access.

The "Q" train is great for me. In the winter I would have to maintain a humidifier for my printers and paper. A stable humidity of 50% is really important.

There is a common utility area and bathrooms.

They have open studio events that I would be required to participate in. I'll find out by May 15th if I win.

After writing why I need studio space, I realized how crazy I am. Printing large with no workspace is really insane, and now I don't believe that I have done it. My clutter of prints is almost as bad as Maggie's clothes and shoes. LOL.

BTW my Cyberdoorman e-mailed me yesterday. Evidently there is a parcel I need to pick-up. Likely more gifted clothes, shoes or cosmetics. LOL.

I feel a groundswell happening. It is a bit terrorizing. Kinda reminds me of this National Geographic show I watched on PBS called "Operation Black."

An earthquake occurred of the coast of Japan and a tidal wave was formed that was heading for Haw-Y-ee's famed North Shore where there is a shoal that makes the waves break roll and swell into perfect waves for surfing.

So all these big wave specialists fly in from all over the world for this big wave competition that is dependent of tidal waves and perfect conditions for trying to kill yourself surfing. The waves travel at 50-55 miles per hour so a jet ski is utilized to bring a surfer up to speed to catch a wave.

An emergency is declared, and the condition is called "Black" because anyone on the beach will be arrested immediately no questions asked.

About six pairs of surfers with their jet ski escorts are able to make it past the breakers. This alone is a death wish. Understand that somehow they happen to have on hand an IMAX camera crew and this crazy helicopter pilot who served in Vietnam. There is dramatic footage of this chopper pilot crusing inbetween the waves, and from the beach the chopper plays peek-a-boo disappearing and reappearing.

So they show these six wack-jobs trying to catch a wave. One guys failed attempt results in defeat, and his surf board is snapped in two like a tooth pick. Ouch that crash at over 50 mph onto water had to hurt.

So they show this guy catch a wave, The camera zooms out, and he becomes tiny. The wave is estimated to be 80 feet tall and this dude is riding this wave at 55 mph. Totally insane, but I think fun.

Funny thing is I get mistaken as a surfer. Likely because of my attitide, my beach like tan, and because of my body. Being a bike racer is a very similar culture BTW. Know that I'm trying to build a wave of momentum and trying to catch that wave like a surfer.

The next big thing will be the L.A. Billboard Public Work application. With this application I hope to get one of my images posted on a 40 foot billboard in L.A. for a month. This would be like my spin on printing big or my own crazy spin on "Operation Black."

BTW there was another National Geographic show like "Operation Black" that I love. It involved spear fishing, but somehow involved this guy who saw a big shadow move by and shot at it.

The idea is to go on a "Nantucket Sleigh Ride" wearing a snorkel and relying on a GPS for a rescue team to somehow track you, but this spear fishing diver unknowingly had sucessfully and inadvertantly targeted a 900 pound tuna that can sustain 45 mph.

Anyways how crazy is that? Kinda like my teenage ambition to complete the Baha 1000 on a 250cc motorcycle. So now I'm an old man, somehow I never thought I would live this long, but here I am still doing crazy things. Call me a daredevil. LOL. Don't tell Maggie. LOL.

Cal
 
"Maggie" sent me an e-mail at 6:35 AM Japan time that I got to see this morning. 342K followers. She says that the amount of comments from the Buzz-Feed video is ovewelming and she just has to ignore her phone. Understand that a few days ago she only had 296K followers. Also her Facebook has gained traction. I supect that she gained 50K new followers by now and the surg continues. Could top out at 100K new followers.

Yesterday after work I went home and retrieved 4 packages for Maggie: two from Madhattan; one from England; another from either Germany or Holland. I'm making a nice steak salad for dinner when my doorbell rings. A courier with a small shopping bag that I suspect is loaded with expensive cosmetics. These are likely all "gifts."

I have a client that is leaving the U.S. in the late summer, and I have a pretty big printing job. I'm going to try and get all this work printed by the early summer. We are talking big monster prints of interesting work.

I learned that I love a very-very gentile warmth in the shadows, just enough to tease our a bit more distinctive shadow detail from learning to use Piezography Pro where I can blend split tone in the print head, but now I see that in my early K-7 printing the splitone often was heavy handed. At this point I will be blending down the warmth in my K-7 HD inkset with the new Blacker-Black.

The idea here is to replicate a mild and slight warm splitone that will be fixed with my K-7-HD. This will likely offer the highest fidelity and biggest dynamic range ever. The curves of K-7 have more overlap and have longer "tails." Also seven shades of black is better than four shades of black used in Piezography Pro.

So to sum up all this technical explaining, basically I'm going a little crazy. The new prints are kinda like a new frontier. If I am one of the 100 photographers chosen for 6 portfolio reviews with influential people, I will be notified by February 22d which is just about three weeks away. The actual portfolio reviews actually is April 21st.

So my ambition is to make all new prints if I win for the 21st of April. Now you understand why I'm a bit scared. Winning is only the beginning, there is a lot of follow through.

Cal
 
Calzone said:
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Anyways how crazy is that? Kinda like my teenage ambition to complete the Baha 1000 on a 250cc motorcycle. So now I'm an old man, somehow I never thought I would live this long, but here I am still doing crazy things. Call me a daredevil. LOL. Don't tell Maggie. LOL.

Cal
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Craziness has no age :) specially for artists LOL

robert
 
Hey Cal,

Since you want out of NYC, and your income and Maggie's might start climbing this year, maybe you should look at states with no state income tax.
 
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