Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 23:55:21 -0600
To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Puppet Collaborations (instructions)


Speaking of email handling files, may I suggest using a free service
like drop.io for this collaboration? It is worth checking out as a
possible way to exchange information as the project progresses. It is
a great service for virtual collaboration in the way that we can
upload files (up to 100mb per drop [but more drops can be made if they
fill up]). We can even have a conference call because each drop is
given a conference call number (sorry, it is a USA number) as well as
a voicemail box (in case some instructions are simply too difficult to
understand through email). There is even options for having an
undisclosed drop where everyone could upload their body part drawings
but would not be able to view the others. I created a sample drop
here: http://drop.io/puppetcollaboration if anyone wants to check out
the potential.

Branden


On 12/8/08, Mathieu René <creaturiste-AT-primus.ca> wrote:
> Hi Mary.
>
>  No, we don't design a puppet on paper.
>  What we do is design parts, separately, and they don't need to match for the
>  same kind of creature.
>  Actually, it would be more fun if they didn't match.
>  The point is to have a stock of parts from which we will choose randomly.
>  We'll be stuck with our selection, and have to design something good from
>  these parts.
>
>
>  So, we:
>
>  -each design parts from the puppet body part list (to be made later, with
>  participants' help).
>  -each scans their inventory of parts.
>  -each sends the picture files to me.
>  -I format them appropriately, file them in separate folders, and distribute
>  according to each participants's random parts request list. (someone will
>  have to make up a random parts list for me, so I don't get special
>  treatment).
>
>  Participants may already start sketching their creature parts. It would be
>  easier and sharper for us all if each part is drawn big enough to fit on a
>  quarter of US letter sheet.   And the drawing could be cleaned up, simply by
>  retracing it with a marker, on a smooth paper. Scanning should be ok if done
>  at 144 dpi.
>  Each part could be sent separately as a JPEG, or sent as a single montage of
>  all the parts (big file, but my email can usually handle it).
>
>
>
>
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