Live 90-minute webinar
Getting Started on Photographic Documentation of Collections
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
2:00-3:30 p.m. (ET)
Photographic documentation is an essential aspect of collections management, helping mitigate risk by reducing the need for object handling, and providing opportunities to increase the accessibility of your collection. To get the most out of your photography projects you need to be sure you can take full advantage of your available resources. Lights and cameras are basic starting points, but there are many other aspects to consider. This webinar will cover different methods behind photographic documentation, and provide tips for implementing them–whether you are photographing an object for cataloging or condition reports, or looking for ways to digitize your collection.
Who Should Attend
This webinar will benefit collections staff, photographers, or any staff who wishes to learn how to improve their cataloging photography or collections documentation.
How Will I Benefit?
After participating in the program, attendees will be better able to:
- Identify basics of collections photography including workflow process, camera settings, and equipment recommendations
- Manage image files including post-processing software, digital asset management (DAM) software, and workflow for digital preservation
- Create a basic photography studio within a small collection space and with a limited budget
Presenters
- Jason Smith, digitization technician, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
- Becky Bacheller, collections technician, Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Moderator
- Greg Stevens, director, professional development, American Alliance of Museums
Registration
- Free: Staff of Alliance Tier 3 Museum Members
- $25: Staff of Alliance Tier 2 Museum Members, Ally Members, Industry Partner members and Individual members
- $50: Staff of Alliance Tier 1 Museum members and Non-members*
Registered participants receive access instructions prior to live event. All Alliance live webinars feature text chat, audience interactivity, Closed-Captioning, and access to presentation handouts and other resources. All Alliance webinars are recorded and archived for later access.
“Webinar Watch and Talk” Events
The following institutions will be hosting webinar “watch and talk” events in conjunction with this program. If you are in or near one of these locations, we invite you to join colleagues for a no-cost learning and networking opportunity. Events consist of:
- 30 minutes of pre-webcast networking
- 90-minute live webcast
- 60 minutes of post-webcast facilitated discussion or activity.
See details below for times, locations and RSVP information. Please note: there is no fee for attending a local event, but space at some locations is limited and RSVP is required. Attendees at local events will not have access to the program recording post-event. Parking fees and transportation are not included in local events.
If you are interested in hosting a Watch and Talk event, please find information and online form
here. If you have any questions about hosting, contact
Greg Stevens. The deadline to sign up as a host is September 15.
North Carolina
Asheville
Ashville Art Museum
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Classroom
Contact Host for more information:
Kristi McMillian RSVP *Check your Museum’s Membership Status
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- Click on Edit Profile. Under the Profile Overview tab, you will see the membership status for you and for your organization.
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Cancellation Policy
Cancellation requests for Alliance professional development programs must be received in writing no later than one week prior to the event date to receive a full refund of registration fees. Refund requests will not be accepted after that date. The Alliance reserves the right to cancel any program at any time, for any reason. In the event of a program cancellation by the Alliance, attendees will receive a full refund of their registration fees. For face-to-face programs, the Alliance is not responsible for any travel or hotel expenses incurred as a result of your participation or cancellation of an event.
About the Getting Started Series
The AAM Getting Started series presents basic and practical information on selected topics for museum colleagues new to their functional role and/or individuals entering the museum field from a different industry. By participating in these programs, attendees will be better able to develop and apply core job knowledge; utilize related tools and resources for continued professional growth; and exchange information, ideas and inspiration with peers. These programs are planned in collaboration one or more of AAM’s 21 Professional Networks.