The Dorkroom Zine: Get your shitty photos published (in a shitty zine)

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iSheep: Feb 5, 2006; by R. Guyovich

ansel autisms posted:

I'm an idiot who missed a few that were supposed to be in:

Emotional rollercoaster.

I'm fine with leaving my photos as untitled.

# ? Dec 22, 2015 02:42

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# ? May 7, 2024 04:25

elgarbo: Mar 26, 2013

Any suggestions for the back cover?

# ? Dec 23, 2015 00:02

RangerScum: Apr 6, 2006; lol hey there buddy

Just spitballin' here, but either blank or maybe a reciprocity chart. Fake comedy option is a QR code for the dorkroom.

# ? Dec 23, 2015 02:34

8th-snype: Aug 28, 2005; My office is in the front room of a run-down 12 megapixel sensor but the rent suits me and the landlord doesn't ask many questions.

Dorkroom Short Fiction Champion 2012; Young Orc

the only correct response is a photo of ansel autism's rear end

# ? Dec 23, 2015 02:41

Ric: Nov 18, 2005; Apocalypse dude

rear end photo with QR code linking to rear end photo. Fake comedy option is digital rear end photo should also have QR code, for infinite rear end.

# ? Dec 23, 2015 02:49

alkanphel: Mar 24, 2004

8th-snype posted:

the only correct response is a photo of ansel autism's rear end

Make sure it's a long exposure of his butt at night on Portra 400.

# ? Dec 23, 2015 02:51

Spedman: Mar 12, 2010; Kangaroos hate Hasselblads

With a neon light in the bung hole.

# ? Dec 23, 2015 03:47

Dr. Despair: Nov 4, 2009; 39 perfect posts with each roll.

RangerScum posted:

Just spitballin' here, but either blank or maybe a reciprocity chart. Fake comedy option is a QR code for the dorkroom.

I like the idea of a reciprocity chart.

Or a stack of 4x5 on fire.

# ? Dec 23, 2015 03:52

elgarbo: Mar 26, 2013

Some... interesting ideas. I like the idea of the reciprocity chart, makes sense.

In other news: I just got a quote from the publisher. At 80 pages, with perfect binding, matte 216 gsm art paper cover and 150 gsm silk finish pages we're looking at about AUD $15 per copy. That's about $10.80 in real American dollars.

There are obviously some other costs that will also need to be factored in; postage obviously is a big one, shipping materials (protective mailers, board to prevent bending etc), payment processing fees and lastly the cost of producing a proof before we go into final production. All up I'd estimate it'll come in at around AUD $25 including worldwide shipping.

# ? Dec 23, 2015 04:06

RangerScum: Apr 6, 2006; lol hey there buddy

elgarbo posted:

Some... interesting ideas. I like the idea of the reciprocity chart, makes sense.

In other news: I just got a quote from the publisher. At 80 pages, with perfect binding, matte 216 gsm art paper cover and 150 gsm silk finish pages we're looking at about AUD $15 per copy. That's about $10.80 in real American dollars.

There are obviously some other costs that will also need to be factored in; postage obviously is a big one, shipping materials (protective mailers, board to prevent bending etc), payment processing fees and lastly the cost of producing a proof before we go into final production. All up I'd estimate it'll come in at around AUD $25 including worldwide shipping.

No rush on this information since I know it's not something you'd just know offhand, but say I wanted to order 3-5 copies, does shipping go down a bit per copy?

# ? Dec 23, 2015 04:10

elgarbo: Mar 26, 2013

RangerScum posted:

No rush on this information since I know it's not something you'd just know offhand, but say I wanted to order 3-5 copies, does shipping go down a bit per copy?

Ultimately, it'll all depend on how much the zine actually weighs. When I have the proof I can take it to the post office, get it weighed and provide exact postage costs for any number of zines.

Edit: but yeah, I would anticipate that it should be cheaper shipping for multiples.

# ? Dec 23, 2015 04:25

Hokkaido Anxiety: May 21, 2007; slub club 2013

Mr. Despair posted:

I like the idea of a reciprocity chart.

I like the idea of including a reciprocity chart for Portra 400 as well.

Mostly so I can look more refined than staring at my phone to get the information.

# ? Dec 23, 2015 04:36

RangerScum: Apr 6, 2006; lol hey there buddy

Shellman posted:

I like the idea of including a reciprocity chart for Portra 400 as well.

Not that I shoot film, but yeah that was the assumed chart. :p

# ? Dec 23, 2015 04:54

alkanphel: Mar 24, 2004

elgarbo posted:

Ultimately, it'll all depend on how much the zine actually weighs. When I have the proof I can take it to the post office, get it weighed and provide exact postage costs for any number of zines.

Edit: but yeah, I would anticipate that it should be cheaper shipping for multiples.

It also depends if you're shipping by package or by weight.

# ? Dec 23, 2015 05:27

Dren: Jan 5, 2001; Pillbug

elgarbo posted:

Some... interesting ideas. I like the idea of the reciprocity chart, makes sense.

In other news: I just got a quote from the publisher. At 80 pages, with perfect binding, matte 216 gsm art paper cover and 150 gsm silk finish pages we're looking at about AUD $15 per copy. That's about $10.80 in real American dollars.

There are obviously some other costs that will also need to be factored in; postage obviously is a big one, shipping materials (protective mailers, board to prevent bending etc), payment processing fees and lastly the cost of producing a proof before we go into final production. All up I'd estimate it'll come in at around AUD $25 including worldwide shipping.

is it still 8x10? This thing is gonna be ~1.5 lbs. is there a weight limit for still calling something a zine?

# ? Dec 23, 2015 16:45

vxsarin: Oct 29, 2004; ASK ME ABOUT MY AP WIRE PHOTOS

Dren posted:

is it still 8x10? This thing is gonna be ~1.5 lbs. is there a weight limit for still calling something a zine?

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# ? Dec 23, 2015 18:18

elgarbo: Mar 26, 2013

Dren posted:

is it still 8x10? This thing is gonna be ~1.5 lbs. is there a weight limit for still calling something a zine?

I don't know about that... But I just did a calculation to find out its actual weight for postage purposes and it is notably too heavy. I think I'm going to need to shrink it down to about 6x7 inches to keep shipping costs reasonable.

# ? Dec 23, 2015 21:29

Dren: Jan 5, 2001; Pillbug

elgarbo posted:

I don't know about that... But I just did a calculation to find out its actual weight for postage purposes and it is notably too heavy. I think I'm going to need to shrink it down to about 6x7 inches to keep shipping costs reasonable.

for 8x10:

code:

>>> m_per_in = 0.0254
>>> lbs_per_g = 0.00220462
>>> (8 * m_per_in) * (10 * m_per_in) * 150 * 80 * lbs_per_g
1.365439333632
>>> (8 * m_per_in) * (10 * m_per_in) * 216 * 2 * lbs_per_g
0.049155816010752

~1.5 lbs

for 6x7:

code:

>>> (6 * m_per_in) * (7 * m_per_in) * 150 * 80 * lbs_per_g
0.7168556501567999
>>> (6 * m_per_in) * (7 * m_per_in) * 216 * 2 * lbs_per_g
0.025806803405644795

~0.75 lbs

# ? Dec 23, 2015 21:39

elgarbo: Mar 26, 2013

Hold up... 80 pages isn't 80 individual sheets of paper.

The calculation is actually 2 x 216gsm page + 38 x 150 gsm page.

# ? Dec 23, 2015 22:00

Dren: Jan 5, 2001; Pillbug

elgarbo posted:

Hold up... 80 pages isn't 80 individual sheets of paper.

The calculation is actually 2 x 216gsm page + 38 x 150 gsm page.

How big is each page? Are they 8x10 pages folded so each page is 4x5?

# ? Dec 23, 2015 22:27

elgarbo: Mar 26, 2013

There's 19 8x20 pieces of paper, folded in half and double sided at 150 gsm plus one 8x20 cover page at 216 gsm to get a zine with a total of 80 pages with cover.

Like I said, though, I'll probably need to shrink it down to keep shipping costs reasonable. 6x7 or thereabouts will likely work better.

# ? Dec 23, 2015 22:43

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elgarbo posted:

Some... interesting ideas. I like the idea of the reciprocity chart, makes sense.

In other news: I just got a quote from the publisher. At 80 pages, with perfect binding, matte 216 gsm art paper cover and 150 gsm silk finish pages we're looking at about AUD $15 per copy. That's about $10.80 in real American dollars.

There are obviously some other costs that will also need to be factored in; postage obviously is a big one, shipping materials (protective mailers, board to prevent bending etc), payment processing fees and lastly the cost of producing a proof before we go into final production. All up I'd estimate it'll come in at around AUD $25 including worldwide shipping.

I'm assuming this is based on a minimum print run? How many copies are we looking at?

vvv same.

rohan fucked around with this message at 23:19 on Dec 23, 2015

# ? Dec 23, 2015 22:57

RangerScum: Apr 6, 2006; lol hey there buddy

elgarbo posted:

There's 19 8x20 pieces of paper, folded in half and double sided at 150 gsm plus one 8x20 cover page at 216 gsm to get a zine with a total of 80 pages with cover.

Like I said, though, I'll probably need to shrink it down to keep shipping costs reasonable. 6x7 or thereabouts will likely work better.

Can we get a shipping quote first before we make our zine tiny? I'd gladly pay an extra $20 shipping to have a book that's way larger.

# ? Dec 23, 2015 23:07

Thoogsby: Nov 18, 2006; Very strong. Everyone likes me.

Hoping in to say I'd rather pay a little more for a better end product.

# ? Dec 23, 2015 23:25

RangerScum: Apr 6, 2006; lol hey there buddy

Another thing worth mentioning is that Whitezombie literally works at a printer and said he could get us a quote for the same book, and that way it'd be printed in USA where shipping costs aren't an issue for most people. Also we can drive to his house and kick his rear end if they screw anything up.

# ? Dec 23, 2015 23:34

elgarbo: Mar 26, 2013

Points duly noted.

Shipping the 8x10 issue is likely to cost about AUD $15. Again, possible volume discounts apply.

So probably would end up around AUD $35 approximately (or a little less) after accounting for all of the incidental stuff like packaging and buying a proof and transaction costs.

If Whitezombie can get us a quote for the zine to be printed in the States, I'm happy to run with it. Obviously that would mean that either he or someone else would need to do the job of packaging and posting the things, though.

# ? Dec 23, 2015 23:46

crap nerd: May 24, 2008

Chiming in to say that I'm happy to pay a lil extra for a better end product too.

# ? Dec 24, 2015 00:00

Dren: Jan 5, 2001; Pillbug

I would like bigger photos too

# ? Dec 24, 2015 00:02

LogisticEarth: Mar 28, 2004; Someone once told me, "Time is a flat circle".

Same, 8x10 would be desirable but I understand if it's not practical.

# ? Dec 24, 2015 00:14

alkanphel: Mar 24, 2004

Count me in as another one who would rather pay more for a larger print size.

# ? Dec 24, 2015 00:23

Putrid Grin: Sep 16, 2007

Go big (pages) or go home.

# ? Dec 24, 2015 00:58

8th-snype: Aug 28, 2005; My office is in the front room of a run-down 12 megapixel sensor but the rent suits me and the landlord doesn't ask many questions.

Dorkroom Short Fiction Champion 2012; Young Orc

I sent 10k on the long side images so I'm in for at least 11x14 bruh

# ? Dec 24, 2015 01:05

Dr. Despair: Nov 4, 2009; 39 perfect posts with each roll.

8th-snype posted:

I sent 10k on the long side images so I'm in for at least 11x14 bruh

no amount of enlargement will make your dick pics look good, sorry.

# ? Dec 24, 2015 01:16

elgarbo: Mar 26, 2013

Alright we're going 8x10.

Easier for me; I've already made half the thing at 8x10 anyway and shrinking it would have been mildly annoying.

# ? Dec 24, 2015 01:22

vxsarin: Oct 29, 2004; ASK ME ABOUT MY AP WIRE PHOTOS

Kickstarter?

# ? Dec 24, 2015 01:30

elgarbo: Mar 26, 2013

rohan posted:

I'm assuming this is based on a minimum print run? How many copies are we looking at?

vvv same.

Prices are based on a print run of 50. There's 38 people in the book and a few people have indicated that they want multiples so 50 should be achievable.

Obviously it all gets more expensive if we miss that target and if we somehow sell more it'll be cheaper.

# ? Dec 24, 2015 01:34

Pham Nuwen: Oct 30, 2010

I'm not in the zine but I'd like a copy... 35 Australian looks to be around 25 US which is OK by me. Now, if Whitezombi prints them in Albuquerque I'll just drive over and pick one up.

# ? Dec 24, 2015 02:31

underage at the vape shop: May 11, 2011; by Cyrano4747

Elgarbo you are in Melbourne right?

# ? Dec 24, 2015 02:36

BetterLekNextTime: Jul 22, 2008; It's all a matter of perspective...; Grimey Drawer

I dropped out as a contributor but would still like 1 copy.

# ? Dec 24, 2015 03:37

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JSW2: Apr 26, 2008

Not in the zine, but would still like one as well.

# ? Dec 24, 2015 03:56

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