Play Production Montage

[kerriann85]

Here' s a montage I created from last night's community theatre "meller-drammer". First time I've shot one of their shows. (It's a pretty laid back place so I just asked if I could come shoot some pix at reahearsal.)

Any suggestions before I print it and take it to the box office with a CD full of photos (mostly unretouched)?

I don't think they have anyone else taking pix of this production, unless they get some from whoever covers it for the newspaper.

If someone should happen to want a print of it. How much should I charge?
What would some of you be willing to pay for something like this? (8x10)

http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?pi...Pz0J1rFZVv1CxZ

[SarahMB]

Hi Kerri,
I love the photo montage I like the way you took different shots and combine the photos.
I was at work when I peeked at it and finally just got home to post to let you know.
SarahMB

[Jodi Frye]

Kerri, looks great ! Now I'm assuming you used the same font/ design as the original performance display ?

Charge 25 bucks for an 8 X 10.

Have a pricing list prepared in case someone wants larger...like poster size. You'll have to find a good quality print lab to get some quotes from and then decide how much more you want for yourself. A good quality lab will most definietly ask for Tiff images on disc....and not jpeg.

[kerriann85]

Thanks Sarah!

Jodi, I can't decide if you are mocking me or if you are serious! :lol:

I guess $25 might be in New York prices. I'm thinking maybe 10 in Nebraska prices. Half the cast of 8 are starving college students. They'll probably be surprised that I want 5 bucks for a cd of all the pix instead of $1 for a cd slideshow I usually do for the U.

Poster size! Seriously doubt it, but I bet it would look interesting at the size.

I don't think there was a production poster, and I'm not sure what font they used in the newspaper ad or programs. Normally I would use it. SO I went for one I liked.

[Jodi Frye]

Kerri, I've said it before and I'll say it again " Don't, I repeat, Don't sell yourself short ! " !! I don't live in NYC..I live in an average income area of upstate NY...not too many richies in these parts.

You are a Creative Design Photographer ! I don't care where you live, it makes no difference. Hold your head up high and charge the 25 bucks....which, I might add is dirt cheap for this kind of work...no matter where you live !!

[Wendy]

Kerri,

You have made a really nice job of that ... I do like the way you have blended the images together. Its very professional.

Don't sell yourself too cheap

Wendy

[Jodi Frye]

Kerri, if you really feel that you need to give them a break cause they are students then I wouldn't do any less than 15.

[GaryK]

Kerri

Great job.
I can't comment on the pricing, I have noooo idea about that sort of thing. I wonder if you could charge more than 25 and get all the actors to sign it. Then give half back to the theatre group. I am assuming the actors didn't get paid, and this is more of a community group type thing.

BTW is your copyright thingy a brush?

Gary.

[kerriann85]

Yes, copyright is a brush, very handy that way!

I thought about doing a fundraiser type thing for the theatre but not sure it would be that bigga a seller as far as audience members go. More of a memory thing for the cast.

And yes, they are volunteer, and especially in the summer they practically have to beg to get people to audition. Fairly nice facility. Used almost every weekend for wedding receptions, so the scenery is all very mobile. (Rough to have to have touring type scenery in your own theatre!)


Thanks for all the kind comments gang! (even after I had to beg for replies) :lol:

[GaryK]

Kerri

:idea: How about getting a big one made, getting cast autographs and having a raffle or silent auction as a fundraiser.
I don't know the attendance figures or how long the show runs, but if 1000 people ponied up a dollar or two for a ticket to win the poster thats not too bad.
Then you could just charge the theatre a fee for your work and the one poster. Once everybody sees your handiwork .. who knows where it will lead.

Gary.