I'd like to tell you about a fun new feature we're going to try out. One of our newer members is [profile=Fireengines]Larry Lorrance (Fireengines)[/profile]. Larry is not a pen maker, but is a pen collector and enthusiast. As you might be able to guess from his username, he also has another interest, and runs a web site for people who collect models of fire apparatus.
At his site, Larry make "Flipbooks" for his members to display their work. These are files powered by Adobe Flash that can be used to display text, images, video, etc., in catalog form. Viewers can "flip" through the pages much like they would a magazine. Sort of like a PDF on steroids.
Anyone can make these things with the right software. Larry owns one of those software packages and for no other reason than he loves pens and helping people show them off, he has offered to make some Flipbooks for our members as well.
I've offered to host these for our members on our library server, and to test the whole process of how this would look and work, I asked [profile=Wizard]Doc (Wizard)[/profile] if he'd work with Larry to create a demo. I asked Doc because he makes beautiful pens and takes wonderful photos and those are key ingredients.
Here is what Larry produced for Doc. Have a look and see what you think. Larry is ready to take on a few more of these, and he has worked out a few guidelines to make things smooth for you and him. These may change as the activity progresses, but they should do for now.
Although Larry isn't charging for his time, this does take time and you might consider sending him a pen if you appreciate what he does for you.
At his site, Larry make "Flipbooks" for his members to display their work. These are files powered by Adobe Flash that can be used to display text, images, video, etc., in catalog form. Viewers can "flip" through the pages much like they would a magazine. Sort of like a PDF on steroids.
Anyone can make these things with the right software. Larry owns one of those software packages and for no other reason than he loves pens and helping people show them off, he has offered to make some Flipbooks for our members as well.
I've offered to host these for our members on our library server, and to test the whole process of how this would look and work, I asked [profile=Wizard]Doc (Wizard)[/profile] if he'd work with Larry to create a demo. I asked Doc because he makes beautiful pens and takes wonderful photos and those are key ingredients.
Here is what Larry produced for Doc. Have a look and see what you think. Larry is ready to take on a few more of these, and he has worked out a few guidelines to make things smooth for you and him. These may change as the activity progresses, but they should do for now.
- This is open to IAP active members only. Preference will be given to those members who actively participate in forum discussions and who do no already have a personal website to display their craft
- One book per member
- There is a limit of 40 pages, not including the front and back cover. There must be an even number of pages between the covers (example 14, 16, 30 etc.)
- It is highly recommended that members submit their work using Microsoft Word or Publisher. This way you have complete control over how your book will be displayed and it greatly decreases the time Larry needs to publish your work
- If you can't submit your work in the above format, Larry will work with you on the design of your book
- If you have any questions about this, please email Larry direct at flipbookquestions@fireengines.net
- Remember, this can be a time consuming process and Larry will work to complete your book as soon as possible and as time permits
Although Larry isn't charging for his time, this does take time and you might consider sending him a pen if you appreciate what he does for you.