Hi all,

I am progressing with the display for the NSA/USU convention in July.
Medium Format stereo will be represented by a custom built display
that will be a walk-around structure with three sides. Each side will
have a slide viewer on rollers, and four views per side.

That means I will need twelve pairs of slides for the exhibit. I am
looking for people who would like to put their best work on display
for 100s to see during the convention. I really want to show the world
the MF3D advantage. I've seen so many outstanding images in the folios
over the years, I know all of you are quite capable of doing the
format justice.

What I would like to do however is have all the folio members think
what some of the better shots were over the years (or even today). Do
you have a favorite of someone else's work? If something comes to
mind, please email me and I can see if I can convince the owner to
lend it out for the show.

For example, Mike Davis's Glacier shot, John Long's Giraffe image
through the window, Boris's flood shot, etc etc. I can think of dozens
I'd love to see in the show.

All slides will be cared for, and they will be displayed behind
plexigless to protect them. I will also have them returned registered
mail. I would need the images within 5 weeks of course.

Any ideas, please email me with suggestions.

Thanks,

Sam

This call is for Brian Reynold's MF3D Folio as well, but I do not have
a contact list for this. I'd appreciate it if someone could forward
this email for me.

Thanks, Sam

--- In MF3D-group@yahoogroups.com, "Sam Smith" wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I am progressing with the display for the NSA/USU convention in July.
> Medium Format stereo will be represented by a custom built display
> that will be a walk-around structure with three sides. Each side will
> have a slide viewer on rollers, and four views per side.
>
> That means I will need twelve pairs of slides for the exhibit. I am
> looking for people who would like to put their best work on display
> for 100s to see during the convention. I really want to show the world
> the MF3D advantage. I've seen so many outstanding images in the folios
> over the years, I know all of you are quite capable of doing the
> format justice.
>
> What I would like to do however is have all the folio members think
> what some of the better shots were over the years (or even today). Do
> you have a favorite of someone else's work? If something comes to
> mind, please email me and I can see if I can convince the owner to
> lend it out for the show.
>
> For example, Mike Davis's Glacier shot, John Long's Giraffe image
> through the window, Boris's flood shot, etc etc. I can think of dozens
> I'd love to see in the show.
>
> All slides will be cared for, and they will be displayed behind
> plexigless to protect them. I will also have them returned registered
> mail. I would need the images within 5 weeks of course.
>
> Any ideas, please email me with suggestions.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Sam
>

Hi all,

I am progressing with the display for the NSA/USU convention in July.
Medium Format stereo will be represented by a custom built display
that will be a walk-around structure with three sides. Each side will
have a slide viewer on rollers, and four views per side.

That means I will need twelve pairs of slides for the exhibit. I am
looking for people who would like to put their best work on display
for 100s to see during the convention. I really want to show the world
the MF3D advantage. I've seen so many outstanding images in the folios
over the years, I know all of you are quite capable of doing the
format justice.

What I would like to do however is have all the folio members think
what some of the better shots were over the years (or even today). Do
you have a favorite of someone else's work? If something comes to
mind, please email me and I can see if I can convince the owner to
lend it out for the show.

For example, Mike Davis's Glacier shot, John Long's Giraffe image
through the window, Boris's flood shot, etc etc. I can think of dozens
I'd love to see in the show.

All slides will be cared for, and they will be displayed behind
plexigless to protect them. I will also have them returned registered
mail. I would need the images within 5 weeks of course.

Any ideas, please email me with suggestions.

Thanks,

Sam

Sam Smith wrote:

>
> This call is for Brian Reynold's MF3D Folio as well, but I do not have
> a contact list for this. I'd appreciate it if someone could forward
> this email for me.

Because I couldn't be sure who in the folio was receiving this list
(or the previous one), I've moved to using a private list for
communicating about the folio I run. I'll copy this to my list and
have the members reply directly to Sam.

--
Brian Reynolds | "But in the new approach, as you know,
reynolds@panix.com | the important thing is to understand
http://www.panix.com/~reynolds/ | what you're doing rather than to get
NAR# 54438 | the right answer." -- Tom Lehrer

--- In MF3D-group@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Schlesinger" wrote:

>
> Sam:
>
> Will it be possible to swap images in and out of the display after

it is set up?

No. The images will be pre-labelled and sealed for the show. Removing
them in between will cause problems.

>
> If it is easy, one idea is to start with a group of known slides,

and, depending on who shows up with what, replace them periodically
during the convention with

> images that a number of us might want to "vote" on for that purpose.

This isn't a competition, but rather a promotion. No images will be
voted or judged. The original concensus is merely for images people
would like to see again from those they've seen over the years (or
perhaps heard about). Although I did use the word "best" in the
description, I meant it in the spirit of those memorable images that
will attract interest to MF3D. I certainly have my own favorites as do
others, but have always rejected the concept of grading images best or
worst. If someone took the time to include them in a folio, they must
have merit in the eyes of the artist who took them.

> I plan on bringing MF slides to Boise, but have never participated

in a folio. Anyone else in that situation ?

The reason for asking for folio members was that these images have
been seen by dozens or people. That makes it a fairer comparison from
those that have not been previewed by others previously. I am always
amazed how poorly I judge my own work. The shots I am fairly happy
with seldom get a lot of attention, while the occasional "throw in"
shot sometimes gets a lot of praise.

I have no problem including non-folio members, especially those who
show their work at clubs or comptetitions. I'd like to include an
image by Hai Tran as example, as he is constantly showing his images
locally and has received a lot of praise. He has only "guested" in the
folios though.

Bear in mind, the exhibit is NOT the main attraction for medium format
stereo this convention. There will be a MF3D event on Friday. This is
a room has been reserved for viewing, sharing and discussing MF3D.
I'm sure it will be posted in the schedule. This has always been the
highlight for me, as everyone brings their own images to share. At
least two folios will also be there to view.

Finally, the lounges and sitting areas around the hotel are where you
can typically spot a MF3D viewer being passed around. There will be no
shortage of opportunities to experience MF3D at NSA/ISU 2007!

Sam

Sam Smith writes:

> Bear in mind, the exhibit is NOT the main attraction for medium format
> stereo this convention. There will be a MF3D event on Friday. This is
> a room has been reserved for viewing, sharing and discussing MF3D.
> I'm sure it will be posted in the schedule.

Yes the "Medium Format Meeting/Discussion and Image Sharing" is set for
1:00 to 2:00 pm, Friday the 13th in the Payette River room. It is on the
schedule on the website and will be listed in the program.

Many people have told me something wasn't on the schedule yet. If you
have been to the site once already you may need to refresh your browser
or delete your cache to see what is current. I am updating at least once
or twice a week now.

> Finally, the lounges and sitting areas around the hotel are where you can
> typically spot a MF3D viewer being passed around. There will be no
> shortage of opportunities to experience MF3D at NSA/ISU 2007!

We have been given two hospitality rooms in the hotel for the duration of
the convention/congress. So far I have no real plans for them so a stereo
viewing and sharing lounge is very possible. Also the large entrance area
of the Convention Centre where registration will be located would be a
great place to gather and share.

PS - pre-registration closes on the 10th of June so if you haven't sent
yours in yet please do.

Thanks,

David W. Kesner
Chair, 2007 NSA/ISU Convention/Congress
chair@dddphotography.com
http://2007.nsa3d.org