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08/24/2007 12:42:13 PM · #1 |
| I have a few public events coming up for which I'll need releases (yes, I understand how releases work and I know that I need them). The events are likely to be fast-paced and whether or not I'm getting proper documentation is apt to be the least of the participants' concerns. Whether or not I'll have someone assisting me is unclear at this point but for the sake of the question, let's say I won't. Short of having them write their name on a whiteboard and taking their photo mugshot style, any tips for keeping track of which release belongs to which person, etc.? The thought of managing this while trying to also document the event is making my eyes cross. |
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08/24/2007 12:45:56 PM · #2 |
pocket voice recorder?
click ... image # and name ... repeat 400 times |
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08/24/2007 12:46:10 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by mk:
...Short of having them write their name on a whiteboard and taking their photo mugshot style... |
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08/24/2007 12:46:32 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by mk:
I have a few public events coming up for which I'll need releases (yes, I understand how releases work and I know that I need them). The events are likely to be fast-paced and whether or not I'm getting proper documentation is apt to be the least of the participants' concerns. Whether or not I'll have someone assisting me is unclear at this point but for the sake of the question, let's say I won't. Short of having them write their name on a whiteboard and taking their photo mugshot style, any tips for keeping track of which release belongs to which person, etc.? The thought of managing this while trying to also document the event is making my eyes cross. |
You could take a small (8x10) white board with you and do that (like Wild Jim Setzler's PAW project)
Photojournalists I guess deal with this all the time. Reporter's note book and recording the image ID (should be able to see that on the review screen on your camera)
Or write it in a notebook with a large, increasing number written beside it and shoot that to keep it with the photos.
I tend to use the built in recorder in the camera to track this stuff.
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08/24/2007 12:52:42 PM · #5 |
I would write their name BIG on the back of the release when they sign it, then take a pic of them holding it.
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08/24/2007 12:56:43 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by idnic:
I would write their name BIG on the back of the release when they sign it, then take a pic of them holding it. |
That is a great idea! :-D |
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08/24/2007 01:04:28 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by mk:
The events are likely to be fast-paced and whether or not I'm getting proper documentation is apt to be the least of the participants' concerns. Short of having them write their name on a whiteboard and taking their photo mugshot style, any tips for keeping track of which release belongs to which person, etc.? |
My point with this was that the amount of time they can spend with me is going to be limited - getting the releases signed is going to be lucky, having them pose with namecards is most probably out of the question.
Image numbers is a good idea...maybe I'll try the notebook route. Thanks. |
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08/24/2007 01:18:08 PM · #8 |
Here is how I take care of names when I'm on an assignment although I dont have to worry about releases. When I take a photo I have a notepad and a pen with me, I ask the person(s) in the photo for the proper spelling of their name, and I write it down along with the image number, I also use the record function on the 1D at the same time to record their name incase I mistakenly put the wrong image number down on the paper. Yeah its fast paced and sometimes you feel like your not getting it right, but it comes to you after the first 4-5 times.
Prior to my current method when I needed releases for somethings, I found a template that fits on those little index cards, I had them pre-printed with the release, ready to sign, had them sign and print their name and then wrote the image number on the back and stuffed it back into my photovest(yes I'm a geek and wear one sometimes)
MattO
Message edited by author 2007-08-24 15:08:35.
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08/24/2007 02:07:20 PM · #9 |
Do what we do with sports portraits, just number the releases....
as they hand you the release, right a number on the bottom, and shoot in that order.
Mr. X walks up, hands you the release, you put a 1 on the bottom corner, then take his picture, and so on.
And also, occasionally write sometihng specific on the bottom of a release - RED DRESS or GREEN TIE, so that serves as an extra measure to help match up the shots to your releases.
Message edited by author 2007-08-24 14:09:39. |
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08/24/2007 02:55:04 PM · #10 |
Not sure if this would help or not but if I understand it correctly Editorial photo's do not require a signed release. So if the public event photo's are to be used to report on the that event they would not require a signed release.
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08/24/2007 03:01:43 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by MattO:
Prior to my current method when I needed releases for somethings, I found a template that fits on those little index cards, I had them pre-printed with the release, ready to sign, had them sign and print their name and then wrote the image number on the back and stuffed it back into my photovest(yes I'm a geek and where one sometimes)
MatRtO |
Sounds like the best idea yet. You could then have one of those small card filers and just stick it in there when you're done. Much better than dealing with paper especially if it's windy or something.
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08/24/2007 04:31:50 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by Node:
Not sure if this would help or not but if I understand it correctly Editorial photo's do not require a signed release. So if the public event photo's are to be used to report on the that event they would not require a signed release. |
She's stated that she already knows she needs one. . . |
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08/24/2007 05:14:41 PM · #13 |
You could 'pre-stick' everyone with 'Hi, My name is xxx' badges. Would make everything much simpler.
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