Testing response of volunteering

[meng]

thanks jeff for these valuable comments and input.

Ya, indeed we had encountered some of these issues previously though not with volunteer photographers.
Now the most tricky issue is the copyright issue.

As for costs wise, points 3 and 4 will be defintely taken into consideration. Perhaps, after the go-ahead is given, we can arrange a meetup soon for those interested photographers to settle those outstanding issues. And perhaps, it is possible to get volunteer drivers too!

As for point 1, I can guarantee that it'll be so soon, but I'll bear that in mind and bring forward to the parties involved. Maybe I'll arrange for a session, specially for this, for those photographers who are interested, one before the event in july, and another after the event. So that a review can be done whether the project is feasible and what are the concerning issues.

Thanks again

Originally posted by jeff chen
Meng, sometime ago I requested for some volunteer photographers for the RDA of Singapore though RDA never got back to me on their "project".

Nevertheless some tips to share with you.

1. Can consider coming out with a pictorial book (coffee table size) for a VWO, they can then sell the book to generate revenue. Good volunteer photographers are plenty in CS. In this way, CS photographers can contribute their expertise to generate revenue for the VWO!

2. A tricky issue raised during my "failed project" was that of intellectual property. After taking the photos, who's rights and who owns the rights of those photos. Do consider them as some volunteers wld want rights over the photos they took.

3. Third issue is film photographers. Who is gonna pay for their cost for development and processing, if u accept them as volunteers.

4. Reimbursement, who is gonna cover the volunteer photographers cost of going for the shoot, I mean if u want them to cover an event or shoot. Who is gonna pay for their cab fare etc, esp when u have to carry gear like tripods etc.

These are some issues that u have to work out with the VWO and take into consideration when u seek volunteers. I think Larry may recall these issues being discussed regarding RDA. Somehow, RDA never got back to me, I guess they must have abandoned their "project" or the new incumbent is not interested in our work.

All in all, I think it is a noble thing that u are doing and I am sure many will join the cause, but u my have to onsider some of these issues in time to come. Good luck!

 

[meng]

hehe...student here too.
I'll most probably be meeting the organisers next mon/tues.
maybe next weekend or so.
Just pop me a PM.

Originally posted by hazardman
cool! Meng i'm currently a student still. but doing freelance design and working as photography assistant
it's been ages since i been to YMCA to visit... i think 'll pop by tomlo. See when u free can go for coffee or something

 

[lavenderlilz]

1. Togu
2. Larry
3. FOOXX
4. Hazardman
5. lavenderlilz

Shouldn't be a problem for weekends as long as you let me know in advance so that I can swap my saturdays off.

 

[meng]

to all in the list, can list down whether you are a film or digital camera user?

lavenderlilz, thanks, will keep you informed.

Will update this list and the list of comments this friday.

Originally posted by lavenderlilz
1. Togu
2. Larry
3. FOOXX
4. Hazardman
5. lavenderlilz

Shouldn't be a problem for weekends as long as you let me know in advance so that I can swap my saturdays off.

 

[togu]

Getting pretty good response.

1. Togu (Digital - D60)
2. Larry
3. FOOXX
4. Hazardman
5. lavenderlilz

 

[lavenderlilz]

1. Togu (Digital - D60)
2. Larry
3. FOOXX
4. Hazardman
5. lavenderlilz (Film - F80)

 

[jeffgoh]

1. Togu (Digital - D60)
2. Larry
3. FOOXX
4. Hazardman
5. lavenderlilz (Film - F80)
6. Jeffgoh (Digital)

 

[meng]

Thanks for the response, will check back here now and then.

 

[Digimage]

Can count me in. Have done this before at Kerata Ayer CC help cook for the elderly. I did not do the cooking just help in the kitchen, serve, deliver and take photo.

 

[weelimtiaw]

1. Togu (Digital - D60)
2. Larry
3. FOOXX
4. Hazardman
5. lavenderlilz (Film - F80)
6. Jeffgoh (Digital)
7. William (Nikon-CP4500)

 

[FOOXX]

1. Togu (Digital - D60)
2. Larry
3. FOOXX ( Film )
4. Hazardman
5. lavenderlilz (Film - F80)
6. Jeffgoh (Digital)
7. William (Nikon-CP4500)

 

[Dagger]

1. Togu (Digital - D60)
2. Larry
3. FOOXX ( Film )
4. Hazardman
5. lavenderlilz (Film - F80)
6. Jeffgoh (Digital)
7. William (Nikon-CP4500)
8. Dagger (Digital/Film)

 

[meng]

jeffgoh, Digimage, weelimtiaw and Dagger, thanks for the response.

togu and FOOXX, thanks for the updates.

 

[hazardman]

Morning all

1. Togu (Digital - D60)
2. Larry
3. FOOXX ( Film )
4. Hazardman (Film/Digital)
5. lavenderlilz (Film - F80)
6. Jeffgoh (Digital)
7. William (Nikon-CP4500)
8. Dagger (Digital/Film)

 

[kayabun]

I volunteer .. videographer

 

[hazardman]

1. Togu (Digital - D60)
2. Larry
3. FOOXX ( Film )
4. Hazardman (Film/Digital/Video presentation)
5. lavenderlilz (Film - F80)
6. Jeffgoh (Digital)
7. William (Nikon-CP4500)
8. Dagger (Digital/Film)
9. Kayabun (videographer)

 

[hoppinghippo]

Me too!!!

1. Togu (Digital - D60)
2. Larry
3. FOOXX ( Film )
4. Hazardman (Film/Digital/Video presentation)
5. lavenderlilz (Film - F80)
6. Jeffgoh (Digital)
7. William (Nikon-CP4500)
8. Dagger (Digital/Film)
9. Kayabun (videographer)
10. hoppinghippo (film)

 

[meng]

Thanks Hazardman. kayabun and hoppinghippo..will update soon..kinda busy these few days

Originally posted by hoppinghippo
Me too!!!

1. Togu (Digital - D60)
2. Larry
3. FOOXX ( Film )
4. Hazardman (Film/Digital/Video presentation)
5. lavenderlilz (Film - F80)
6. Jeffgoh (Digital)
7. William (Nikon-CP4500)
8. Dagger (Digital/Film)
9. Kayabun (videographer)
10. hoppinghippo (film)

 

[meng]

Sorry guys for the lapse.
Currently busy rushing for a dateline.

Anyway, I'm currently working on this with Dagger and the organisers to have something out. Hopefully, everything will turn out smoothly. Meanwhile, feel free to post anything here.

Will update the list here by Friday.

 

[hoppinghippo]

Hi I"ll be going on an expedition this june, coming back on the 26th, so would only be able to help from that day onwards!