SLIDELUCK POTSHOW New Orleans

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES FOR SLIDELUCK POTSHOW NOLA:

Thank you for your interest in showing work at SLIDELUCK POTSHOW New Orleans!

Slideshow presentations are a maximum of 5 minutes each, but most are much shorter, and we recommend between 15-40 images. We accept work in digital format only. We encourage all types of media that can be presented within this framework, be it painting, sculpture, or installation art. However, they must be comprised mainly of still images - straight film or video is discouraged, although multimedia pieces using video as punctuation can be submitted. When presenting photographs, there are many ways to go about it. We strongly encourage you to consider our theme (there's not theme for this show actually): inclusion/exclusion and the role it plays in contemporary photography; to create narratives, combine live music, speaking, or even performing with images. We want to see good work, but it need not be safe. Show us work in progress, outtakes from a job, or if that makes you uneasy, show us your absolute finest work - because we like that too.

All submissions for SLPS New Orleans must be received by Monday, November 2nd, 2009.

Because of the overwhelming number of submissions we receive, we now curate the slideshows to keep it at a maximum of 90 minutes. We will mainly be judging the submissions on range and diversity of subject matter. Our intent is to be inclusive and to provide as many people the possibility for expression as possible, and if we are unable to include your work for the show you originally submitted, we will always keep your work in mind for future shows. This being said, try to be cognizant of your audience and please exercise discipline in your editing process!

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

1. All images should be in JPEG format.
2. All images must be in an RGB colorspace and look best in sRGB; black and white images must also be in an RGB colorspace.
3. Images should be 1024 x 768 pixels @ 300dpi. Vertical images should not exceed 768 high, and horizontal images should not exceed 1024 wide. Square images should be 768 x 768.
4. Name your files with your initials followed by a 2-digit serial number. For example, CK01.jpg, CK02.jpg, CK03.jpg. The serial number should indicate the desired presentation order.
5. Include the following images:
a. A title image that includes your name and, if applicable, the title of your project. This file should be named using your initials followed by 00 (i.e., CK00) and will be used in the first slide of the presentation.
b. A credit image that includes your contact information. This file should be named using your initials followed by the last two serial numbers in your project and will be used as the last slide of the presentation.
c. A music credit image.
6. All of the above images must be legible when scaled down for the website.
7. An audio file, such as music or an interview, is required. Audio files must be provided in an MP3 format. No slideshow will be played without accompanying audio. If you are having trouble thinking of a song or audio piece, please clearly note this in your email to the submission team, and we may be able to help. If you have questions about submitting your music in MP3 format see Appendix 1 below.
8. Fill out the questionnaire below in a text file.
9. Place all project components in one folder, named with your FULL NAME as it should appear in all products related to the SLPS project.
10. Email neworleans@slideluckpotshow.com to obtain FTP information needed to submit your project. Clearly state for which city of the SLPS you are making the submission.
11. Upload your COMPLETE submission via FTP (see instructions below)*.
12. Email a completed copy of the questionnaire: attach it to and put it in the body of an email to neworleans@slideluckpotshow.com once you have successfully uploaded your submission. No confirmation will be provided at that time; applicants whose work has been selected will be notified the week of the show.

MULTIMEDIA SUBMISSIONS:

We accept only Quicktime (.mov files) at a minimum resolution of 1024 x 768. An optional HD version may also be submitted Files should be exported in letterbox format using the H.264 codec, be a maximum of about 250 MB and be no longer than 5 minutes. Please make sure that your piece begins with a clear title, including your name, and ends with proper credits including contact information. We cannot accept Soundslides files, Flash files or any other formats.

DELIVERY OF SUBMISSION:

All entries must be submitted with all above components by the submission deadline for consideration. Please follow the submission guidelines carefully.

*Images must be uploaded via an FTP program. If you are not familiar with FTP follow these instructions:
1. Download an FTP client (e.g., Cyberduck or RBrowserLite for Macs or Core FTP for PCs).
2. Launch the program and enter the FTP information emailed to you into the proper fields.
3. Log-in and drag and drop the folder containing your submission into the SUBMISSIONS folder on the server.
Please do not upload your submission multiple times.

Include the following completed questionnaire (including questions and answers) as a text file in your submission folder, and as an attachment to and in the body of an email you will send to us.

1. Name
2. Address
3. Phone Number(s)
4. Email Address
5. Website URL
6: City for which you are submitting
7. Number of jpegs including Title, End and Music Slides
8. Should we consider this work for the themed portion (if applicable) of the Slideshow?
9. Title or subject of submission
10. Title, artist and length of song to accompany Slideshow
11. If we feel it would make the slideshow stronger, or in order to include it in the show, would you be opposed to us making changes to your edit, sequence, or your choice of music?
12. Are you a professional artist/ photographer?
13. How did you learn about Slideluck Potshow? Please be specific.
14. Do you plan to be present on the night of the event?
15 If your work is selected, would you like your Slideshow to be considered for the Slideluck Potshow website?
16. Regardless of whether or not your work is chosen for this particular event, would you like your Slideshow to be considered for Slideluck Potshows happening in other cities across the Country/World? Please note that we are constantly curating for shows worldwide.
17. Hometown or other cities you have lived in/ are associated with - helpful for use when we travel for Global Slidelucks
18. General Comments

Contact neworleans@slideluckpotshow.com with any additional questions.

Apendix 1: PREPARING MUSIC:

All songs must be MP3s or they will not play all the way through in the exported movies. You can find out what kind of Audio file a song is by dropping it into iTunes, highlighting it and going to File - Get Info (or pressing Apple I) to get Information. If you discover that it is an AAC audio file or something else, you can convert it in iTunes.

For iTunes 7:
1. First go to your preferences in iTunes - Preferences (or Apple Comma).
2. Under the Advanced Tab at the Top, choose Importing (from the General - Importing - Burning Options).
3. Under the drop down menu, Import Using: Choose MP3 encoder. Click OK and close the preferences.
4. Then to convert the song to an MP3, Control Click on the song, and in the drop down menu, you should see the option to convert the selection to MP3. This will take a few seconds, and it will appear as a copy of the song in the library. We generally delete the old one to avoid confusion later.
5. Put all the MP3s from contributors in one easily accessible playlist in iTunes. We like to call it "!SLPS," and then it appears at the top of the list in iPhoto later.


For iTunes 8:
1. Go to your preferences in iTunes - Preferences (or Apple Comma)
2. Under the General tab, click import settings (which is next to the "when you insert a CD" information)
3. Under the drop down menu, Import Using: Choose MP3 encoder. Click OK and close the preferences.
4. Then to convert the song to an MP3, Control Click on the song, and in the drop down menu, you should see the option to convert the selection to MP3. This will take a few seconds, and it will appear as a copy of the song in the library. We generally delete the old one to avoid confusion later.
5. Put all the MP3s from contributors in one easily accessible playlist in iTunes. We like to call it !SLPS, and then it appears at the top of the list in iPhoto later.

If a music file is M4A format:
There is a lot of free software that can convert M4A to MP3. One of them is called Switch and can be downloaded here: http://www.nch.com.au/switch/plus.html
It is very easy to use: simply drop your music file into it, and choose the output folder and choose the MP3 from the drop down menu, then click convert. It will appear in the folder of your choice.