PAPA eVIEWS The Official Internet Publication of the Professional Aerial Photographers Association International
February 2013
COUNTDOWN TOPAPA PAPABATON BATON ROUGE COUNTDOWN TO ROUGE March 14-16, 2013 14-16, 2013 March Be a part Be of the largest gathering of aerial a part of the largest gathering photographers in the world! in the of aerial photographers world! With a month to go it’s time to: With a month to go it’s time to: Register for the Conference Click here to reach the Conference Registration page Register for the Conference Click here to reach the Conference Registration page
Reserve your Hotel Room The PAPA Discount Rate expires February 19th Reserve your Hotel Room
The PAPA Discount Rate expires February 18th
Enter the Image Competition On-line Video Tutorials show you how to enter & vote Enter the Image Competition On-line Video Tutorials show you how to enter & vote See pages 4 & 5
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NEWLY ADDED PRESENTATIONS AND SPEAKERS ► Increasing Revenue by Adding a UAV Into YOUR Aerial Photography/ Cinematography Business to Build Revenue- Mr. Colin Guinn, CEO of Dajiang Innovations Technology Co., Ltd (DJI), North America
►The Facts and Future of Unmanned Aircraft (UAS) in the US - Mr. Alvin A Brunner, FAA Aviation Safety Inspector, Unmanned Aerial Systems & All Weather Operations, Flight Standards Division, FAA Southwest Regional Office, Fort Worth, TX and Brian Copone, Baton Rouge FAA FSDO Manager
► Geo-Rectification & Ortho-Rectification - An Overview plus a software, designed for use with drones that provides 3D mapping from 2D images from PIX4D in Switzerland - Brian Harvey, PAPA Member from New South Wales, Australia
►Essential Information for the Financial Health of Your Business: Product / Service Development, Marketing, Accounting & Management -'Sonny' Gascon, Senior Vice President, Plaquemine Bank & Trust Company
► How to shoot THE PERFECT TIP-OVER VERTICAL– Pat Belanger, 111th Aerial Photography Squadron, Sometimes all you need is one good vertical image. Learn how with this can’t miss technique.
► Using Aerial Photos as an Emergency Agency Response Tool-Brian Haux, Skyhawk Photography, A fascinating presentation on a new and lucrative market for your services.
► How to Clean Your Camera-Marty Sellers, Sellers Photo Got spots on your CCD? Learn how to safely and quickly clean it yourself.
► Equipment Reviews by PAPA Members CamRanger-Mark Sanderson, Focal Plane Photography Kenyon X Gyro– Decker Campbell, Streamwerx Free Vertical Photography Software & Flight Triggering HardwareCliff Gill, Airphoto3D
Click here to reach the Conference Registration page All PAPA activities, speakers, workshops & topics are subject to change
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SO MUCH INFORMATION-YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO STAY HOME!
Photoshop for Aerial Photography-You can never know too much, Allen Macbean
Foreflight and iPad Techniques-John Mooney, Positive Image
Lightroom Quick Tips to speed your workflow– Pat Kelly, Sky-Shots
Open Forum ~ What are your Unusual Markets for Aerial Photography
Photo Critique ~ Learning from the Winners (and losers) in the photo competition Allen Macbean, Photographic Solutions,
Meet our Corporate Partners
PAPA Panel: Members share their Secrets of Success
PAPA Business Meeting ~ Charting the Course for PAPA's Future
Election of Officers
DON’T FORGET! Attendees will have one opportunity to take their Certification Testing at the conference. Advance notice required. PAPA Aerial Photographers’ Certification Testing Core Certification Testing will be offered during the conference: Thursday, March 14, 3 - 5 pm
Aviation Safety, Rules of the Air and Basic Photography 101 To learn more about the Certification click HERE No classes will be offered at the conference. Anyone interested in the certification should review the on-line videos. View Course Videos HERE If you will be taking the Certification Testing, please contact Julie Belanger at Julie@the111th.com All PAPA activities, speakers, workshops & topics are subject to change
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PAPA Image Competition 2013 It's that time of year again, time to submit your best images to the 2013 Image Competition! Once again, the competition is all digital, so no need to incur the expense of making and shipping prints to the conference. Just go to the PAPA website, read through rules and information on how to submit your files. Here is a link to the rules on the website. You will need your PAPA username and password. https://www.papainternational.org/member/print_judging_mbr.asp There is a entry form you can download from there. You have until March 5th to submit your images, but why wait? Get them in now! Here are the categories: ►Commercial: Described as shot on the job, your best view for the client, an image of commercial value. ►Artistic: Described as fine art photography, unique or abstract. Images that push the envelope. Photos that hang on someone's wall as a piece of art. ►Scenic: Described as images that are pictorial, a landscape or cityscape, great stock shots and panoramic views. ►Air-to-Air: A photo taken of an aircraft from an aircraft. Photographers are urged NOT to attempt this type of photography unless schooled in safe practice techniques. Formation flying experience and or instruction are vital for a successful and safe air-to-air shoot. This cannot be stressed enough. ►Construction Progress: Aerial photography as a way of documenting the work of a client’s construction project It can be a single shot, a progress shoot photomontage of several pictures taken over a period of time, or even a one day photomontage of several images. Also, remember that because not only will the Judging be all digital again this year, so will the People Choice voting. It will be hosted, like last year, on the PAPA website so every member can vote, not just those at the conference. We've made a few updates to the system this year, including larger viewable images. I will be putting together a video tutorial on how the system works in the next few days, but it is very simple to use. Because there are some new requirements for the files submitted, I have put together a an on-line video tutorial on how to name and size your files before you send them in to the competition. Remember, for every image you submit, you need to send two (2) files - a larger file for the judges, and a smaller file for the online Peoples Choice voting. This is all described in the rules and also in the tutorial video, which you can find on the following page. I am looking forward to seeing your images! If you have any questions regarding the rules or how to submit files, just send me an email: allen@utahbyair.com Thanks! Allen Macbean Photographic Solutions, Inc. 801-224-6446
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Image Competition On-Line Video Tutorials How to size and name your files for the 2013 Competitionhttp://vimeo.com/59020780 Remember to click the HD button "on" in the lower right corner for a clearer video.
How to do Online Voting for the Peoples Choice awards https://vimeo.com/59102156
Videos will also be available on the PAPA website soon.
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MEET OUR PAPA CORPORATE PARTNERS Meet with representatives of PAPA’s Corporate Partners who will be at the conference to offer you a close-up look at their products and services.
Meet Greg White representing Coda, a supplier of mounting and laminating equipment and supplies with over 50 years of experience in the finishing field. Coda offers production and tabletop laminators, pressure sensitive mountboards, laminating films, cutters, and trimmers. Coda’s Display Mounts are a favorite for photographers who produce finished mounted pieces for their clients to be used for trade shows, corporate lobby displays, and more. The Coda finished display mount is ready to hang, lightweight and durable for any image and comes in a variety of standard sizes and panoramic dimensions. greg@codamount.com
Meet Randy Anderson, developer of Great Ocean Software, a suite of software specifically designed to meet the needs of aerial photographers. The suite currently includes four applications. The first is AP Database, an interactive-map based software package that uses EXIF GPS information to rapidly store and retrieve aerial photos. The second is AP Publisher, a powerful map-based EXIF editor and publishing tool that uses industry standards to rapidly transport aerial photos to customers. AP Reader is a free set of aerial photography tools that aerial photography customers can use to view, use and orient their aerial photos. The fourth and final tool to round out the set is Site Locator, a Google Maps-based web widget that aerial photographers can add to their web site to collect precise site information from their customers. Site Locator receives the information from the customer and creates precise flight planning information that can be directly loaded into GPS units. The AP Suite is created by Randy Anderson, a former USAF pilot, aerial photographer and PAPA member, with 25+ years of aerial photography experience. randy@greatoceansoftware.com John Massman has been a longtime PAPA friend and corporate partner. His company, Logix, Inc, is the company to call for your digital imaging solutions. Logix is a complete full service digital imaging supplier and consultant. We carry most of the popular manufacturers of professional grade digital photography hardware and software. These include: Epson, Kodak, Fuji, Xerox, Imacon, Seal, HP, LaCie and many more. Additionally, Logix consults on color management and digital workflow for the professional photographer. Our staff comes from a background of professional shooting and lab management. On site training and installation is available throughout the US. jmassman@logix-usa.com
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Meet Karen Sweet representing Richmond Professional Lab, a one-stop source for printing and photofinishing services. Richmond Pro Lab’s mission is to partner with customers to provide fast, affordable, quality products with superior customer service, and marketing and technical support. For us in the aerial photography business, their fast turnaround times, low bulk pricing, and large-format printing, will surely satisfy all our photographic needs. karens@richmondprolab.com
Paul Dare has traveled all the way from Australia to represent Aero Scientific, a leading supplier of high-end, yet cost-effective, software and hardware for aerial photographers and aerial surveyors. They have developed software to make aerial image acquisition as simple and hassle-free as possible. Aero Scientific software will take care of flight planning, aerial camera control, postmission analysis and multi-image alignment. As aerial surveyors themselves with considerable experience in aerial survey operations (topographic, multispectral, thermal and more), Aero Scientific feels that they truly understand the challenges that operators face. Having used their own custom-designed technology for many years, they are now pleased to offer their clients this same technology. They have streamlined their own aerial image acquisition process; and they’d now like to help others streamline theirs. Aero Scientific is keen to support everyone in the industry, from new operators who are just beginning, to world-class survey companies that are looking to add new and exciting technology to their operations. Our mission is to make aerial imaging technologies accessible to anyone, through state-of-the-art technology, innovation, leadership and collaborative partnerships. paul@spatialscientific.com
Blimpphoto.com
PAPA member Gary Lockhart represents his BLIMPCAMSystem™ that safely produces highly accurate viewshed (AKA: what you see from a specified place) images from very low altitude and close-range perspectives beyond helicopter capabilities in dense urban areas. When safety and discretion makes a difference to sensitive neighborhood issues this totally silent system operates routinely; even when launched from building roofs. The images are the see-it-to-believe-it proof needed for those critical steps of development so important during the preconstruction phase of high-rise and skyscraper projects. Blimp Photo aerial cameras includes proprietary large format panoramic film for grand format prints and multicam DSLR systems with a matrix vertical fields of view. This tethered non motorized system is commercially insured and FAA legal for urban areas nationwide up to 1000 feet AGL. garylockhart@blimpphoto.com
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SEATS OPEN ON PAPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Election of PAPA Officers will take place at the PAPA Conference during the PAPA Business Meeting taking place the morning of Saturday, March 16, 2013 This year, attendees will be electing members who will serve on the PAPA Board of Directors. Vice President of Membership Duties: The Vice President of Membership shall oversee all efforts to increase the number of members in the Association This officer shall be responsible for maintaining the Masters’ point system for the Association, and. receiving and investigating ethics complaints against members of the Association, and then making recommendations to the Board of Directors for appropriate action as prescribed in procedures set down by the membership. This officer shall preside in the absence of both the President and Vice President of Programs, and in the case of a vacancy in both to those offices, shall succeed to the office of President for the remainder of the term. He or she shall have one vote on matters before the Board of Directors, and must have been an Active or Life member in good standing of the Association for at least 4 years immediately prior to election.
PAPA Secretary / Treasurer Duties: The offices of the Secretary and Treasurer may be combined by action of the Board of Directors, This officer shall take notes of whatever business comes before a meeting and from them, prepare minutes, which are the official record of the proceedings of the Association when approved by the Board of Directors and/or the membership. He or she shall also assist the President in the preparation of agendas for meetings, be the official caretaker of all nonfinancial records of the Association, prepare and maintain the Board of Directors Policies and Procedures Manual, and maintain accurate and current records of the membership of the Association As treasurer, this officer shall be the official custodian of the funds of the Association, and also act as the disbursing officer. As such, he/she shall be responsible for the keeping accurate records of income and disbursements. He or she shall prepare all required reports to submit to the Board of Directors and membership. Checks, notes, drafts and other instruments for the payment of money drawn or endorsed in the name of the Association may be signed by the Treasurer. No other Officer or member shall sign any such instrument as aforesaid unless authorized by the Board of Directors to do so. This officer shall have one vote on matters before the Board of Directors, and must have been an Active or Life member in good standing of the Association for at least 4 years immediately prior to election.
Western Regional Director and Central Regional Director Duties: Regional directors of each area must be located in that particular geographic area. The Regional Directors shall assist the President, Vice President of Programs, and Vice President of Membership in their responsibilities on a regional geographic basis, and shall coordinate any regional events as determined by the Board of Directors with the collaboration of the Vice President of Programs. Each Regional Director shall have one vote on matters before the Board of Directors, and must have been an Active or Life member in good standing of the Association for at least 2 years immediately prior to election.
The term of office for all PAPA Directors is two years. Current directors may serve more than one term of office if re-elected by the membership. The term of office for any elected Director shall commence at the first Board of Directors Meeting following election. No Officer or member of the Board of Directors receives any salary or fee for serving. Nominations may be made and accepted until the PAPA business meeting at the PAPA Conference, taking place the morning of Saturday, March 16, 2013. Nominated members should be present to accept the nomination. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else for one of these positions, please contact John Mooney at jmooney@positiveimage.com or any member of the Board of Directors
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Saturday Night Awards Banquet Will Honor PAPA Members and the Art of Aerial Photography Image awards will be presented on Saturday Night as well as PAPA’s Highest Honors to a few of our members.
PAPA Master Awards Every year we honor those among us who have earned their Master Aerial Photographer Designation. The Masters Award is the highest award that can be earned by a member of PAPA International. To qualify for this award, the individual must illustrate a well-rounded knowledge of Aerial Photography. The award is earned, based upon the accumulation of points for various activities and participation within PAPA International.
PAPA Innovation Award PAPA encourages innovation and the development of new ideas within the aerial photography business. This award is presented to a PAPA member for the creation and or invention or innovation for a product or service that benefits the art and business of aerial photography.
PAPA Lifetime Achievement Award The PAPA Lifetime Achievement Award is one of the most prestigious honors that can be bestowed on a member of PAPA. It is not bestowed lightly, and is not an annual award, but rather a special opportunity to honor an exceptional individual. The PAPA Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to the PAPA member who, in the judgment of the PAPA Executive Board, contributed a lifetime of work in Aerial Photography.
PAPA Aerial Photographer of the Year Each year, one member of PAPA is selected to receive the honor of being named the Aerial Photographer of the Year. This award is presented to a PAPA member who has demonstrated an outstanding contribution to aerial photography, based on the following criteria:
Continuous excellence in aerial photography Significant contribution to aerial photography In the public eye via books, exhibits, lectures, publications or visual presentations in other forms Made a single outstanding achievement Long term service to the association or its members Minimum of 3 years PAPA membership
Be a part of the celebration when PAPA members are honored
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DISCOUNTED PAPA ROOMS GONE FEBRUARY 18th! PAPA’s Conference is being held at the beautiful Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center 201 Lafayette Street , Baton Rouge, LA Phone: 1-225-344-5866
Enjoy FREE transportation to and from the Baton Rouge Airport
Complimentary Town Car service within five miles of the hotel
Complimentary high-speed Internet in guest rooms.
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SPECIAL PAPA RATES* Your special PAPA room rate is $129 a night plus tax -single or double -extras $10 each. Online hotel reservations for PAPA conference attendees-
Click here to make your reservations *A block of rooms has been reserved for PAPA member attendees. The special room rate will be available until February 19th or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first. Our guaranteed rate applies 2 days before and 2 days after conference. If you’d like to expand your reservations longer, contact Susan Hedenberg prior to making your reservations for coordination of the $129 rate. Susan@FHF1.com
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GETTING TO BATON ROUGE! Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport KBTR Scheduled airlines include: American, Delta, United and US Airways. UNITED AIRLINES SPECIAL DISCOUNT FARE for the PAPA Conference: United Airlines is offering PAPA conference attendees special discounts for flying into Baton Rouge between 3/11 and 3/18. If booking online at www.united.com, enter our Offer Code: ZPBQ184831 in the Offer Code box when searching for your flights. If booking through a travel agent or United Meetings at 800-426-1122, give them the following information: Agreement Code: 184831, Z Code: ZPBQ. From outside the United States, call your local United Airlines Reservation Office. If you're flying in your own plane, PAPA has made arrangements at the Baton Rouge Airport with Louisiana Aircraft LLC for free tie-downs and discount fuel!
THINGS TO DO WHILE YOU’RE IN BATON ROUGE! Come Early and/or Stay Late! Baton Rouge is a wonderful place with lots to see. We encourage everyone to come early for the conference and/or stay late to enjoy the sights and the Cajun culture. There are so many free or low cost things to do within walking distance of the hotel that is was a primary consideration for choosing Baton Rouge for our 2013 Conference. The USS Kidd Veterans Memorial and Museum is 2 blocks from the hotel where the Fletcher Class Destroyer is moored in the Mississippi River and available for tour. It’s a fascinating place! http:// www.usskidd.com. There’s a banjo picking Cajun lady who gives tours of the Old Capitol and tells the REAL story of ‘The Ghost of the Old State Capitol” (it was even featured on the TV show “Ghost Hunters”!) The Louisiana Art & Science Museum (featuring a planetarium, galleries & collections) is 2 blocks away also. http://www.lasm.org Downtown Baton Rouge is clean, safe, friendly and very convenient. You’ll have no need for a car (always trying to keep those costs down!). There are art galleries, spas and even two casinos within walking distance of the hotel! Here are a few more suggestions to help you plan your trip! Baton Rouge Convention & Visitor's Bureau GO BR Video NWS weather Forecast for BTR Cajun Pride Tours is pleased to offer PAPA conference attendees two special tours at a discount rate! Book your place by following the links for the special PAPA Tours: Cajun Pride Tours : Cajun Pride Swamp Tour with transportation and hotel pickup Houmas House Plantation Tour, Cajun Pride Swamp Tour & historic Houmas House Plantation tour with lunch includes transportation and hotel pickup Please note: These tours are only accessible via these links and can't be accessed via normal site navigation.
Thursday March 14th Conference Registration ~ Noon-4pm Let us know you’ve arrived and pick up your conference materials
Certification Testing ~ 3pm—5pm Advance Registration Required: To learn more about the Certification click HERE
Poolside Welcome Reception ~ 5:00-6:30pm Sponsored by PAPA Corporate Partner: Richmond Pro Lab Meet up with those members you haven’t seen in a year – and meet new members too. What a great place to “put a name to a face!”
Dinner is on your own: Grab your friends & enjoy-Great restaurants in the hotel & nearby
Friday March 15th
Full day of presentations and demonstrations ~ 8am - 5pm
Coffee Breaks & refreshments are provided and lunch will be served
Friday night’s optional Dinner Out with PAPA! Join your PAPA friends on Friday night at Boudreaux & Thibodeaux's for a Cajun feast! The cost is $35 per person. Please reserve your place when you make your conference registration. You don’t want to miss this!
Saturday March 16th
Another full day of presentations and demonstrations ~ 8am - 5pm
The Day starts with the PAPA Business Meeting Coffee Breaks & refreshments are provided and lunch will be served
Saturday Night Awards Banquet Cocktails at 6:30 Dinner at 7pm Presentations will include: Photo Competition Winners Master Award Announcements Innovation Award Winners Lifetime Achievement Honorees Epson Aerial Photographer of the Year
Sunday Morning Board of Directors Meeting 8am - 11am Anyone planning to run for a Board of Director seat should make their travel plans accordingly
All PAPA activities, speakers, workshops & topics are subject to change