News Brief. Chaos at IPS. Calling all members! Dates to Remember

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1 News Brief 21 SEPTEMBER 2015 Chaos at IPS President: Rita Brown Vice President: Anne Dakin Treasurer: Richard Aspland Secretary: Duane Eaks News Brief Editor: Anne Dakin Attn: Anne D/News Brief Website: Meeting Times: First and third Mondays of the month at 8.00pm Hawdon Street Community Hall 80 Hawdon Street Heidelberg 3084 Melways ref: 32 A4 Postal Address: PO Box 460 Heidelberg Vic 3084 Inside this issue: Latest News Dates to Remember Practical Night 2 AV Comp 3 Set Subjects th Celebrations 4,5 Judging Workshop Thanks to all those who attended our recent IPS practical night. What a great night. It was fabulous to see members enjoying taking photos, and being entertained. And thanks so much to Chaos Magnet (Ally, Anna and Charlie). Wow! What a talented, entertaining and fun trio! Great costumes too. And finally, thanks to all those who helped set up and pack up. It may seem cliché, but many hands make light work. Can you please bring along some of your photos to share with Chaos Magnet? Could you also indicate if you have any specific requests/ restrictions as to how the girls may use the photos? Eg., are you happy if your photos go on their Facebook page, and if so, do you want to be named or anonymous. Thanks again. Jannette Blennerhassett See images on page 2 Calling all members! Dates to Remember Tripod Photo In The Park This Saturday, 19 th September at 10.00am Location: Cnr of Brown Street and Hodgson Street, Heidelberg at Heidelberg Park. Wait by the kerb. We will meet even if the weather isn t good. Brown Street is off Rosanna Road and is second on the right after Warringal Shopping Centre going north. If you have a problem you can ring Nellina on MAKE SURE YOU BRING YOUR CAMERA AND TRIPOD. If you do not have a tripod then come anyway and bring your camera. 19 September Tripod Photo in the park 21 September Non domesticated animals judging night with Paul Robinson 23 September Extended due date for Fabulous Melbourne Photo Competition entries 24 October 60th Anniversary Dinner 16 November Jannette s Macro presentation

2 PAGE 2 NEWS BRIEF Members News Chaos Magnet invades IPS! Image: Nellina Sebastian All photos printed in the Ivanhoe Photographic Society News Brief are copyright to the makers. Photos may not be copied without the maker s permission. Image: Nellina Sebastian

3 21 SEPTEMBER 2015 PAGE 3 AV Competition Due Date: 19 October How are you going with your AV? Hopefully by now you have some fairly solid ideas on what you are going to do. If not, don t despair: the weather is picking up, so get out there, get inspired and get creative. This year, there will be two Audio Visual categories but they will come under one competition and be judged against each other. The categories are: AV 321 The AV will have a running time of exactly 3 minutes 21 seconds. Open The AV will have a maximum running time of 5 minutes but can be of any duration up to that time limit. If you d like to chat to someone about AVs please see Sara Knight. Fabulous Melbourne Trophy Competition Entry date extension! Wow! That s Good News! Thought you d left your run a bit late??? Never fear because the entry date for the Fantastic Melbourne Trophy Competition has been extended to Wednesday, 23 rd September. This is the only extension date as our judge is going on holidays and needs to judge before going away. This is a DIGITAL image competition showing how Fabulous Melbourne is. That IS good news about the trophy comp!! Set Subjects 2016 The set subjects for next year will be: Patterns In The Rain THE NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING IS TUESDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2015 End of Year BBQ A venue is required for our End Of Year BBQ. All you need is a backyard and a barbeque. If you d like to put up your hand please see any of the committee members. If any members would like to join the committee, please speak to a current committee member or contact@ips.org.au with a CC to: eaks.duane@bigpond.com Duane is very happy to take on an apprentice to teach what s involved and will assist the new Secretary as long as needed.

4 PAGE 4 NEWS BRIEF 60th Anniversary DONATIONS We thank the following people/companies for their donations towards the 60th Anniversary Celebrations. Photocolor Rob Burkitt Yaffa Publishing Austuf Rita & Graeme Brown s business Andrew Chapman Heather Howey Epson Australia Pty Ltd Jaime Murcia Andy Simari, Carpet Court, Thomastown Who s name will be here?

5 21 SEPTEMBER 2015 PAGE 5 Only a few weeks before our fabulous anniversary dinner. Have you sent your RSVP to contact@ips.org.au? If not, please do so ASAP. We need to know numbers so the organisation can be fine tuned. It s going to be a great night with food, music, giveaways and of course the trophy will be awarded to the winner of the Fabulous Melbourne digital image competition. Veneto Club, Bulleen $65 per head Drinks at bar prices Saturday 24 October 2015 All the details are on the RSVP. It is important to list the names of those in your party, i.e., spouse/partner/friend/s. The Veneto Club requires us to give them a list of guest names as they mark off everyone entering. Please either your RSVP or bring it along to the meeting on Monday night. Sara will be taking cash on the night.

6 PAGE 6 NEWS BRIEF Great news for potential judges. Introduction to Judging Workshop Thanks to the APJA (Australian Photographic Judges Association) and support from VAPS the next Introduction to Judging Workshop is planned for the Sunday, 8 November The workshop is aimed at anyone who has an interest in judging images and will demonstrate the discipline of judging and carries out practical applications of this by participants. The outcome will be a basic understanding of the role of judging images. This course is particularly designed for those who wish to enhance their understanding of judging photographs and is the first stepping stone for anyone who wish to continue with further training for the judging role. Date: Sunday 8th November Venue: St. Peter's Church Hall, cnr Ames Ave and Neerim Rd., Murrumbeena Parking available in surrounding streets (Not in the church carpark). Time: 8.45am to 4pm Cost: $20 Morning and afternoon tea supplied. BYO lunch or local shopping centre Bookings are essential. APJA Secretary Margaret Zommers mabz47_99@outlook.com With your Name and Club Payment can be made on arrival at the door.. Introduction by Jenni Tanner."The language, expression and methods of judging" by Sheryle Griffiths. "Emotional content of images including reference to historical works" by Ian Rolfe. "Psychology of Judging" by Paul Robinson. "Conceptual Visual Strategies" by Paul Robinson. Practical judging exercises carried out by participants If you book, please turn up, so we don t waste a seat.