Yes, its that time again, and Ive been asked the question many times, and of course, the answer is, YES! Aside from an opportunity for everyone to have a huge collection of visual memories, as well as for those who could not attend, sales of this CD became valuable in offsetting some of the costs of the operation of this website. I also happen to know that Howdy put down a small fortune of his own personal capital for promotional items such as t-shirts, stickers and hats for trikefest. We can all help by buying up those remaining promotional items. Email Howdy for stickers and T-shirts! Also, site donations can be made at any time via paypal to donations@3wheelerworld.com.
The success of the CD depends upon all of you. Its your pictures and video that make it happen!
Im asking anyone to submit photos in .jpg file format. File size is not important, and original large files are best as they can be printed out in full size without distortion. Most film development places offer your photos on CD in addition to your prints for just a few extra dollars. Due to the expected volume, it will simply not be practical for me to scan printed photos.
I can accept photos and video files in several different ways.
First, they can be emailed. I am on Roadrunner cable service, so it doesnt matter how many or how big, as long as your service will handle it.
Second, you can put them on diskette or CD and mail them to me via USPS Media mail Postage is $1.40. As TriZ Jim will tell you, DO NOT write on a CD (EITHER SIDE!) with a ball point pen. Use a felt tip marker. A ball point, even on the top side of the CD can easily destroy it. It is best to send a copy that you dont need back. It would be awful to have your only original lost in the mail or something.
Many of you have picture hosting sites, and its very difficult and time consuming for me to download individual photos from a hosting site, so ill ask that you dont send me a link to obtain them. I can do this as a last resort, but if at all possible, please email them or mail them on a CD. Last year I worked with over 400 photos, and Im sure there will be more this year.
Video files can again be put on the CD, as individual video files (mov, mpg, etc), but I cannot incorporate a digital video file into the Trikefest Video. On last year's CD, I had a collection of video files submitted from video cameras. The 18 minute Trikefest video from last year was made from analog video clips taken off Howdy's 8mm camcorder tape. If you have video footage I can certainly use it too, but it has to be on tape for me to incorporate it into the video I will be making. 8MM tape is easier for me to work with, but VHS is fine also. Again, if at all possible, make a copy so your only copy does not get lost. If you need them returned, just let me know.
As it looks right now, we may have a lot more video to work with this year, and the finshed product is uncertain at this point. If we have enough video, I may even make it available on VHS, depending on how much there is, and the interest. We could also end up with a multiple CD set.
When submitting pictures or video tapes, please be sure to include your 3WW name, your real name, and your city and state so I can include it in the credits as I did last year. Also include your email address so I can acknowledge receiving them.
Any questions or feedback on this project are best directed to my email address of Leadboot@neo.rr.com . If you dont have a working email, PMs are okay, but they are a lot harder for me to manage and organize.
I know everyone is eager to help, and to put up money for them, but its a lot less complicated and confusing for me if I dont take orders or payment until Ive announced they are completed and ready to ship.
Inquiries and file submissions by email - Leadboot@neo.rr.com
Mailing files or video tapes to: Tim Stefanko, Sr. , 44 Salt court, Rittman, Ohio 44270.
If you have submitted something and not gotten a receipt email from me in a reasonable amount of time, make sure you let me know.
Thanks everyone! Lets make this one even better than the last!