Volunteers & equipment (laptops preferable, desktops always appreciated) needed [Post Process]

Hello everyone,

  My name's Nick and am in charge of the post-process aspect of the upcoming Help-Portrait event on Dec. 4th.  Some of my duties entail recruiting two to three volunteers as well as two or three additional computer stations and hopefully an additional photo printer to use as a back-up in the event something should go wrong with our main work horse.

Volunteers:
  • Individuals in charge of their respective sections and those putting on the event itself are expected to serve throughout the entirety of the day's activities.  The time frame set is 9 a.m. through 9 p.m.  As a volunteer, I don't expect you to adhere to a similar schedule, but of course would be more than delighted should you decide to do so.
  • Duties during the event will include:
    • Being a runner/bridge between the shooters and the post-processing station(s)
    • Formatting, organizing and keeping track of all media cards
    • Minor software post-processing, if necessary - decided upon on the fly
    • Monitoring all running electronics within our section to ensure 100% uptime
    • Being able to communicate quickly should any adverse situation arise, such as a machine or printer becoming inoperable for any reason
  • Keep in mind, the aforementioned list are duties that will be shared between myself and anyone else who decides to join in that day - no one will ever be left in the dark or expected to take on any one task without understanding exactly what needs to be done; moreover all should rest assured knowing someone will always have their back for support if needed
Computer/Equipment:

  • I am currently providing my personal desktop to use as the main machine in charge of loading images from the media cards and any necessary post processing.  I will also be providing a laptop for use as a backup to my desktop as well as the machine to which I expect to use to format any media cards necessary.  What I would like in addition:
    • 2 or 3 additional laptops to be used as backups as well as minor work benches to be used for activities such as card formatting and image/data backup in real time (via wireless/wired network infrastructure I'll be setting up)
    • If you don't have a laptop, but instead a desktop machine you'd be willing to provide for the day, then that is just as well.  My preference towards laptops stems only from the fact of their compact size.
    • If you cannot volunteer for the event on Saturday, the 4th of Dec., but would still like to contribute your machine for that day's event, then I would be just as appreciative.  I will arrange a date and time, that is best for you, to pick up the equipment.
  • PRINTERS. Our main photo printer has been provided by Aaron (thank you!) for us to use for this event.  What I'm asking for are any additional photo printers out there that will be used as backups in the event something adverse occurs with the work horse.  If you have such a printer you'd be willing to part with just for this day, and knowing it will be in very capable hands, please let me know so we may talk about this further.

If you're interested in volunteering for the post-process section on the 4th of Dec., please contact me (nicksil@gmail.com) Nick Strocchia whose contact information can be found in the members section this group's site.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thank you,
Nick Silvester

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Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Cathy Burrier on November 14, 2010 at 8:06pm
I have an older Windows XP laptop you can use for the day. Let me know if I should bring it.
Permalink Reply by Nick Silvester on November 16, 2010 at 2:22pm
Hello Cathy!

Thank you very much for your offer! I am more than willing to work with anything offered to me for the event. So yes, I'd love for you to bring your laptop with you on the 4th.

I'll be in touch as the event grows closer with any additional details.

Thanks again!

- Nick
Permalink Reply by Cathy Burrier on November 22, 2010 at 5:10pm
Nick, I won't be able to be there until 1pm or so, let me know if you'd like to arrange to pick up my laptop before then. I will be around this weekend, you can email me from the meetup site (Cathy B).
Permalink Reply by Nick Silvester on November 29, 2010 at 10:48pm
Hello again, Cathy! Just wanted to give you a heads up that I am all set as far as laptop/desktop machines are concerned. Thank you once again for offering your XP machine previously, I really appreciate it.

I can still really use you to assist during the day, however. I understand you won't be available until 1 p.m. which is perfectly fine - I am trying to set up shifts, anyhow, so as to alleviate the need for anyone volunteering to have to stand around for hours-on-end.

I tried getting you e-mail information from HP, but it does not display such info. Please contact me at nicksil@gmail.com and let me know you've been able to receive this message and through what times you're available to help us out.

Thanks again!!
Permalink Reply by Greg Jaeger on November 14, 2010 at 10:09pm
Nick - Greg here - I am on your recall list for the event from CPMG file. Let me know what you need for me to do. I can provide laptop for post processing and can also bring an network hard drive for backup if you would like.

greg
Permalink Reply by Nick Silvester on November 16, 2010 at 2:27pm
Hi Greg!

Thanks a lot stepping up, I appreciate it. I'll take all the help and equipment thrown at me. Go ahead and bring your laptop and the network drive as well - the drive is a fantastic addition and will prove to be an easier implementation than what I had drawn up to use as a real-time backup system. So again, thank you for that.

I'll be in touch with you very soon with additional details and so that we may talk about our equipment and setup in more detail.

Thanks!

- Nick
Permalink Reply by Greg Jaeger on November 16, 2010 at 5:03pm
Nick - you can email me at gljaeger@hotmail.com and also call at 703.627-2685. -- Greg
Permalink Reply by Chris Pecoraro on November 16, 2010 at 10:51pm
Hey Nick,
I'd be happy to help out with post processing for the day. I have a macbook pro that I can bring with me. Just let me know if I can help.
Thanks,
Chris
Permalink Reply by Nick Silvester on November 17, 2010 at 3:28pm
Hi Chris!

Thanks a lot for volunteering your service for this event. I'm more than willing to take in as much help as thrown at me. Worst case scenario I we end up with one or two people not having much to do in the way of post-processing, there will still be a handful of other sections that I am sure could use an additional set of hands.

As I've been telling everyone that has come forth to offer their assistance, I will be getting in touch with you individually in the very near future as I better organize and evaluate all that is necessary for my section.

Thanks again, Chris. I really appreciate it.

- Nick
Permalink Reply by Rachel Zahumensky on November 17, 2010 at 8:11am
Hey Nick,

I plan on volunteering on December 4th. I can do whatever you need me to do. I am a photographer and a photography teacher. I can photograph, be a runner, format and track media cards, post-process, or whatever else you need. I wouldn't be able to leave it- but I can bring my laptop (Macbook Pro) with me while I am there. I will probably by able to volunteer for about 1/2 of the day.

Thanks!
Rachel Zahumensky
Permalink Reply by Nick Silvester on November 17, 2010 at 3:34pm
Hi Rachel!

Thanks a lot for replying to my call for volunteers. As I've stated many times before, I am willing to take all the help we can get. If my section becomes a bit saturated with help and I find that some folks don't really have much to do, there will always be the other sections that I'm sure wouldn't mind an extra set of hands.

I'll be contacting everyone individually in the very near future with a more concise plan and further details pertaining to the event and, more specifically, the post-process section.

Thanks again, Rachel!

- Nick
Permalink Reply by Nick Silvester on November 29, 2010 at 11:09pm
Hello again, Rachel!

Just checking in to see if you're still able to volunteer this Saturday and, if so, through what times? I don't believe we'll need you Macbook for this event, but thank you so much for offering to allow us to use it!

Please let me know what you've decided via e-mail: nicksil@gmail.com

Thanks again!!

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