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2022-05-16T19:47:26Z

Matthew: /* Current */

<big>'''wiki.mpsdigitalphoto.com'''</big>
__NOTOC__
== Classes ==









===Current===




* [[Class:Digital Portfolio 2022|MPS Digital Portfolio 2022]]



== Resources ==
[http://choppingblock.com/presentations/html-css-for-visual-designers-workshop HTML CSS For Visual Designers Workshop]

=== Computers & Gear ===
* [[Reference:Scanners|Scanners for artists (Mostly flatbed)]]

=== Desktop & Computer Stuff ===
* [[Desktop:Handy Utilities|Handy Utilities]]
* [[Desktop:Text Editors|Text Editors]] for HTML, CSS & JavaScript
* [[Desktop:FTP & File Transfer|FTP & File Transfer]]
=== Online & Internet Stuff ===
* [[Online:Domain Registrars|Domain Registrars]]
* [[Online:Hosting Providers|Hosting Providers]]
* [[Online:Email Hosting Services|Email Hosting Services]]
* [[Online:Site Building (CMS) Solutions|Site Building (CMS) Solutions]]
=== iPad/Tablet Stuff ===
* [[Tablet:Tablet Photography Apps & Solutions|Tablet Photography Apps & Solutions]]

=== Best Practices ===

==== Art & Design ====
* [[Reference:Graphic Design Best Practices|Graphic Design Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Scanning Best Practices|Scanning Best Practices]]
==== Website Stuff ====
* [[Reference:Squarespace Best Practices|Squarespace Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:PhotoShelter Best Practices|PhotoShelter Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Indexhibit Best Practices|Indexhibit Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Wordpress Best Practices|Wordpress Best Practices]]
==== Business & Marketing ====
* [[Reference:MailChimp Best Practices|MailChimp Best Practices]]
==== Pinboard Web Bookmarks ====
* [https://pinboard.in/search/u:choppingblock/?query=portfolio+photography&start=0 Portfolio + Photography]

== Getting started ==
* Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]

Class:Digital Portfolio 2022/Week 1

2022-05-16T19:46:27Z

Matthew: Created page with "== This Week == * Introductions * Discuss Class * Discuss Wiki * History of the Internet * How the internet works for us == Notes == === What the heck is a Wiki === Long st..."

== This Week ==

* Introductions
* Discuss Class
* Discuss Wiki
* History of the Internet
* How the internet works for us

== Notes ==

=== What the heck is a Wiki ===
Long story short: It's a fancy collaborative website that allows each user to edit the contents of any page, like [[Wikipedia:wikipedia|wikipedia]]. Therefore all of you can add or edit to these notes if you wish.

For more information, you can read about them here - [[Wikipedia:wiki|wiki]]

=== History of the Internet ===
The Internet started in the 1960s as a way for government researchers to share information. The internet that we know today started in the early 1990s with the introduction of the World Wide Web.

* Only eight minutes of your life - [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hIQjrMHTv4.avi History of the Internet]
* [[Wikipedia:history of the internet|History of the Internet]] on WIkipedia

=== Registering Your Domain Names ===

The process of looking good online begins with registering your domain name(s).

I have created a [[Online:Domain Registrars|Domain Registrars reference page for you here]].

* You should really consider registering your domain name at a legitimate domain registrar and hosing at a separate company. It will provide you with much more flexibility and protection should something go wrong.
* Sending web traffic to one host, or multiple hosts and redirecting your email traffic is all done from your Domain Registrar.
* If you have an existing domain registered with another company, you can easily [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_name_registrar#Domain_name_transfer TRANSFER] it to your Domain Registrar - and you should.
* [http://www.photoswarm.com/blog/photographers-why-you-need-a-pro-domain-name/ Photographers: Why You Need a Pro Domain Name] - just ignore the photoswarm.com parts.

=== Hosting Your Sites ===

Some of you will end up using a hosted web site solution and not need to setup a dedicated web host, others will end up needing to upload your website to a dedicated host.

; Do you need a dedicated host?
: Will you be building your website yourself (HTML/CSS) and uploading it? - Yes
: Will you be using [http://indexhibit.org indexhibit] or [http://wordpress.org Wordpress] to build your website? - Yes
: Will be using a hosted solution like [http://photoshelter.com PhotoShelter], [http://squarespace.com Squarespace] or [http://cargocollective.com Cargo] to build your website? - No
: Even if it is not your main website, will you need to export galleries and post them online for friends/clients to see? - Possibly

It's important to go with a Hosting Provider that you trust, one that you can contact when you need some help.

I have created a [[Online:Hosting Providers|Hosting Providers reference page for you here]].

* My preference for all of you is to go with [http://dreamhost.net Dreamhost] over [http://godaddy.com Godaddy] for JUST the hosting part.

=== Hosting Your Email ===

Depending on the website solution and hosting solution you pick, you might need Email Hosting, or better Email Hosting.

I have created a [[Online:Email Hosting Services|Email Hosting Services reference page for you here]].

=== Introduction To Digital Portfolio Techniques ===

This week in class I walked you through a series of slide presentations highlighting the foundation techniques for this semester.

'''Highlights Include'''
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide8 Evolution of site design and technologies]
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide15 The Magic Poster theory]
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide35 Photographers should NOT have to learn code]

We also talked a little bit about Responsive Web Design
* The article that started it all: [http://alistapart.com/article/responsive-web-design Responsive Web Design] at A List Apart
* [http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/responsive-portfolios-for-inspiration/ 30 Responsive Portfolios For Your Inspiration]
* If you are interested, the best place to start is [http://www.abookapart.com/products/responsive-web-design A Book Apart: Responsive Web Design]
* Fantastic repository of responsive sites: [http://mediaqueri.es mediaqueri.es]

=== Photography Site Building (CMS) Solutions ===

There was a time where a Photographer would build (or hire somebody to build) their website from scratch. Adding and removing content from these websites would require somebody to edit the HTML and upload the changes to a web server. Successful websites are no longer built like this... Content Management Systems (CMS) have redefined how the internet works. These tools are either hosted, or need to be installed on your webserver to run.

This week I introduced the class to the concept of Content Managed Solutions. We will be spending a lot of time looking at these options.

I have created a [[Online:Site Building (CMS) Solutions|Site Building (CMS) Solutions reference page for you here]].

== Video Notes ==

Every week I will post videos from class. They are large files, usually they are broken down into smaller topics and therefore smaller in size than these.












== Assignment ==

Your assignment this week is to begin to assemble a hosting plan/situation. I am asking you to gather your information together (if you have it), and make new arrangements if you do not.

With my help, each of you need to resolve the following questions:

# Do I own an internet domain? How many? What is it (or are they)?
# Do I want to get a new internet domain? What is it (or are they)?
# Where is my website currently hosted?
# What is the username to login?
# What is the password to login?
# Have I ever logged in?
# Could I upload some files or a new site if I wanted to?
# Do I want to get a new hosting provider?
# Do I like my email address?
# Do I want to change my email address, or email provider?

Class:Digital Portfolio 2022

2022-05-16T19:45:55Z

Matthew: Created page with "== Overview == The purpose of the Digital Photography Electronic Portfolio class is to inspire and challenge you to comprehend, debate, and utilize new tools that will allow..."

== Overview ==

The purpose of the Digital Photography Electronic Portfolio class is to inspire and challenge you to comprehend, debate, and utilize new tools that will allow you to excel in the creation of new work and/or assist you in producing and distributing your projects and ideas online.

== Instructors ==

;[[User:Jaime|Jaime Cody Rosman]]
:email: jrosman@sva.edu

;[[User:Matthew|Matthew Richmond]]
:email: mrichmond@sva.edu

== Session Listing/Outline ==

; Week 1 - [[Class:Digital Portfolio 2022/Week 1|Web 101 Lecture]]
: (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts)

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2022-05-16T19:45:15Z

Matthew: /* Current */

<big>'''wiki.mpsdigitalphoto.com'''</big>
__NOTOC__
== Classes ==









===Current===



* [[Class:Digital Portfolio 2021|MPS Digital Portfolio 2021]]
* [[Class:Digital Portfolio 2022|MPS Digital Portfolio 2022]]



== Resources ==
[http://choppingblock.com/presentations/html-css-for-visual-designers-workshop HTML CSS For Visual Designers Workshop]

=== Computers & Gear ===
* [[Reference:Scanners|Scanners for artists (Mostly flatbed)]]

=== Desktop & Computer Stuff ===
* [[Desktop:Handy Utilities|Handy Utilities]]
* [[Desktop:Text Editors|Text Editors]] for HTML, CSS & JavaScript
* [[Desktop:FTP & File Transfer|FTP & File Transfer]]
=== Online & Internet Stuff ===
* [[Online:Domain Registrars|Domain Registrars]]
* [[Online:Hosting Providers|Hosting Providers]]
* [[Online:Email Hosting Services|Email Hosting Services]]
* [[Online:Site Building (CMS) Solutions|Site Building (CMS) Solutions]]
=== iPad/Tablet Stuff ===
* [[Tablet:Tablet Photography Apps & Solutions|Tablet Photography Apps & Solutions]]

=== Best Practices ===

==== Art & Design ====
* [[Reference:Graphic Design Best Practices|Graphic Design Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Scanning Best Practices|Scanning Best Practices]]
==== Website Stuff ====
* [[Reference:Squarespace Best Practices|Squarespace Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:PhotoShelter Best Practices|PhotoShelter Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Indexhibit Best Practices|Indexhibit Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Wordpress Best Practices|Wordpress Best Practices]]
==== Business & Marketing ====
* [[Reference:MailChimp Best Practices|MailChimp Best Practices]]
==== Pinboard Web Bookmarks ====
* [https://pinboard.in/search/u:choppingblock/?query=portfolio+photography&start=0 Portfolio + Photography]

== Getting started ==
* Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]

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2022-05-16T19:44:34Z

Matthew: /* Current */

<big>'''wiki.mpsdigitalphoto.com'''</big>
__NOTOC__
== Classes ==









===Current===



* [[Class:Digital Portfolio 2021|MPS Digital Portfolio 2022]]



== Resources ==
[http://choppingblock.com/presentations/html-css-for-visual-designers-workshop HTML CSS For Visual Designers Workshop]

=== Computers & Gear ===
* [[Reference:Scanners|Scanners for artists (Mostly flatbed)]]

=== Desktop & Computer Stuff ===
* [[Desktop:Handy Utilities|Handy Utilities]]
* [[Desktop:Text Editors|Text Editors]] for HTML, CSS & JavaScript
* [[Desktop:FTP & File Transfer|FTP & File Transfer]]
=== Online & Internet Stuff ===
* [[Online:Domain Registrars|Domain Registrars]]
* [[Online:Hosting Providers|Hosting Providers]]
* [[Online:Email Hosting Services|Email Hosting Services]]
* [[Online:Site Building (CMS) Solutions|Site Building (CMS) Solutions]]
=== iPad/Tablet Stuff ===
* [[Tablet:Tablet Photography Apps & Solutions|Tablet Photography Apps & Solutions]]

=== Best Practices ===

==== Art & Design ====
* [[Reference:Graphic Design Best Practices|Graphic Design Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Scanning Best Practices|Scanning Best Practices]]
==== Website Stuff ====
* [[Reference:Squarespace Best Practices|Squarespace Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:PhotoShelter Best Practices|PhotoShelter Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Indexhibit Best Practices|Indexhibit Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Wordpress Best Practices|Wordpress Best Practices]]
==== Business & Marketing ====
* [[Reference:MailChimp Best Practices|MailChimp Best Practices]]
==== Pinboard Web Bookmarks ====
* [https://pinboard.in/search/u:choppingblock/?query=portfolio+photography&start=0 Portfolio + Photography]

== Getting started ==
* Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]

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2021-05-12T22:50:45Z

Matthew:

<big>'''wiki.mpsdigitalphoto.com'''</big>
__NOTOC__
== Classes ==









===Current===



* [[Class:Digital Portfolio 2021|MPS Digital Portfolio 2021]]



== Resources ==
[http://choppingblock.com/presentations/html-css-for-visual-designers-workshop HTML CSS For Visual Designers Workshop]

=== Computers & Gear ===
* [[Reference:Scanners|Scanners for artists (Mostly flatbed)]]

=== Desktop & Computer Stuff ===
* [[Desktop:Handy Utilities|Handy Utilities]]
* [[Desktop:Text Editors|Text Editors]] for HTML, CSS & JavaScript
* [[Desktop:FTP & File Transfer|FTP & File Transfer]]
=== Online & Internet Stuff ===
* [[Online:Domain Registrars|Domain Registrars]]
* [[Online:Hosting Providers|Hosting Providers]]
* [[Online:Email Hosting Services|Email Hosting Services]]
* [[Online:Site Building (CMS) Solutions|Site Building (CMS) Solutions]]
=== iPad/Tablet Stuff ===
* [[Tablet:Tablet Photography Apps & Solutions|Tablet Photography Apps & Solutions]]

=== Best Practices ===

==== Art & Design ====
* [[Reference:Graphic Design Best Practices|Graphic Design Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Scanning Best Practices|Scanning Best Practices]]
==== Website Stuff ====
* [[Reference:Squarespace Best Practices|Squarespace Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:PhotoShelter Best Practices|PhotoShelter Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Indexhibit Best Practices|Indexhibit Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Wordpress Best Practices|Wordpress Best Practices]]
==== Business & Marketing ====
* [[Reference:MailChimp Best Practices|MailChimp Best Practices]]
==== Pinboard Web Bookmarks ====
* [https://pinboard.in/search/u:choppingblock/?query=portfolio+photography&start=0 Portfolio + Photography]

== Getting started ==
* Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]

Reference:MailChimp Best Practices

2021-05-12T22:49:40Z

Matthew:

==Why Have a Newsletter==

That newsletter can be one of the most powerful tools in an illustrators’ marketing toolkit. It’s important to put effort into building up your mailing list so that you can reach a wide audience of illustration (and your) fans, so make sure to stay in touch with anyone who has expressed interest in your work. When you build a mailing list, you want to make sure your subscribers are interested, so that they will actually keep reading your content, following your career, and possibly purchasing/commissioning your work!

==Newsletter Success==

* [https://venngage.com/blog/email-newsletter-templates/ 47 Engaging Email Newsletter Templates, Design Tips & Examples]
* [https://insights.newscred.com/branded-illustrations-animation-content-marketing/ The Power of Branded Illustrations + Animation in Content Marketing]

==Mailchimp Resources==

* [https://us19.admin.mailchimp.com/lists/members/import?id=656278 Create a Mailchimp Audience]
* [https://mailchimp.com/help/format-guidelines-for-your-import-file/ Format Guidelines for Your Import File]
* Squarespace & Mailchimp: [https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/205815508#toc-connect-a-form-block-or-newsletter-block Connect a Form Block or Newsletter Block]

Online:Site Building (CMS) Solutions

2021-05-12T22:48:04Z

Matthew: /* Criteria for Vetting Site Building Solutions */

== Overview ==

Content Management Systems (CMS) have redefined how the internet works. These tools are either hosted, or need to be installed on your webserver to run.

== Criteria for Vetting Site Building Solutions ==

; What happens if you view it on a mobile device?
: Is it responsive? Is there an alternate display?
: Any CMS solution that you invest in should work on a small screen.

; Can you 'deep link' directly to an image in the portfolio?
: Can a viewer to your portfolio copy the URL and send a link to an image directly to another person?

== Online:Site Building (CMS) Solutions Listing ==

{| class="wikitable"
! width=200px| Name
! width=100px| Focus
! width=160px| Hosted or User Installed
! width=80px| Blog
! width=120px| Cost
|-
| [http://indexhibit.org Indexhibit]
| Artists
| You Install
| No
| Free
|-
| [http://cargocollective.com Cargo Collective]
| Artists
| Hosted
| No
| Free Trial, Payed
|-
| [http://www.myportfolio.com/ Adobe Portfolio]
| Artists
| Hosted
| No
| Free Trial, Part of Creative Cloud
|-
| [http://wordpress.org Wordpress]
| Everybody
| You Install or Hosted
| Yes
| Free, Pay to host
|-
| [http://squarespace.com Squarespace]
| Everybody
| Hosted
| Yes
| Free Trial, Payed
|-
| [http://weebly.com Weebly]
| Everybody
| Hosted
| Yes
| Free Trial, Payed
|-
| [http://wix.com Wix]
| Everybody
| Hosted
| Yes
| Free Trial, Payed
|-
| [http://photoshelter.com PhotoShelter]
| Photographers
| Hosted
| Kinda
| Free Trial, Payed
|-
| [http://zenfolio.com Zenfolio]
| Photographers
| Hosted
| No
| Free Trial, Payed
|-
| [http://smugmug.com SmugMug]
| Photographers
| Hosted
| No
| Free Trial, Payed
|-
| [http://visura.co/ Visura]
| Photographers
| Hosted
| Yes
| Free Trial, Payed
|-
| [http://format.com Format]
| Artists
| Hosted
| Yes
| Free Trial, Payed
|-
| [http://foliodrop.com FolioDrop]
| Artists
| Hosted
| No
| Free Trial, Payed
|}

Online:Email Hosting Services

2021-05-12T22:37:15Z

Matthew:

== Real talk about email accounts ==

The most accurate about using the internet is '''"if you are not paying for a product then you are the product!"'''
* We should not be using a free email account to run your business or share personal information.
* We should be skeptical of the time and trust we commit to free services on the web.
* If you find a wonderful, indispensable tool on the internet, you should learn about its business model and WANT to support it.

; Related reading
: [https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/may/09/how-private-is-your-gmail-and-should-you-switch How private is your Gmail, and should you switch?]

== Overview ==

Your email address says a lot about you, and how 'control' you have over your online identity/presence. If you don't believe us, you can ask [http://theoatmeal.com/comics/email_address The Oatmeal].

You should be sending and receiving email from your domain address, not a gmail account.

=== Selecting Your Email Address ===

It's sometimes tricky to pick your actual email address if your domain happens to include your full name. If you have a domain that is something like firstnamelastname.com, popular email addresses are:
* firstname@firstnamelastname.com
* hello@firstnamelastname.com
* studio@firstnamelastname.com
* info@firstnamelastname.com

Additionally most email hosting providers allow each user to have an endless number of 'nicknames' so you could technically receive email via all of the above options.

Once you have your real domain email address established, you can forward your other email accounts there. This way you have one email account, you get ALL your email and gracefully, over time, all your contacts will switch to your new email address.

== Email Hosting Solutions Listing ==

* [http://google.com/a Google Hosted Applications]
** Pretty much the best email experience you could ask for.
** Email, calendars and Google docs per user.
** 99.95% guaranteed up time, great customer support, lots of documentation.
** Best anti-spam filtering available.
** Fast access, mobile support.
** $5 a month per user.
* If you are already paying Godaddy for Email Hosting, you can probably continue to use that.
** Should be ok, they have webmail and fairly good support.
** Not free, either part of your package or a paid extra.
* Smaller hosing companies do offer Email Hosting as part of their packages, but you need to be careful:
** Small web hosting packages can be wonky.
** Make sure that they are offering a secure service.
** Usually part of your paid hosting plan (if you have one).

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2021-05-12T22:26:24Z

Matthew: /* Resources */

<big>'''wiki.mpsdigitalphoto.com'''</big>
__NOTOC__
== Classes ==









===Current===



* [[Class:Digital Portfolio 2021|MPS Digital Portfolio 2021]]



== Resources ==
[http://choppingblock.com/presentations/html-css-for-visual-designers-workshop HTML CSS For Visual Designers Workshop]

=== Computers & Gear ===
* [[Reference:Scanners|Scanners for artists (Mostly flatbed)]]

=== Desktop & Computer Stuff ===
* [[Desktop:Handy Utilities|Handy Utilities]]
* [[Desktop:Text Editors|Text Editors]] for HTML, CSS & JavaScript
* [[Desktop:FTP & File Transfer|FTP & File Transfer]]
=== Online & Internet Stuff ===
* [[Online:Domain Registrars|Domain Registrars]]
* [[Online:Hosting Providers|Hosting Providers]]
* [[Online:Email Hosting Services|Email Hosting Services]]
* [[Online:Site Building (CMS) Solutions|Site Building (CMS) Solutions]]
=== iPad/Tablet Stuff ===
* [[Tablet:Tablet Photography Apps & Solutions|Tablet Photography Apps & Solutions]]

=== Best Practices ===

==== Art & Design ====
* [[Reference:Graphic Design Best Practices|Graphic Design Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Scanning Best Practices|Scanning Best Practices]]
==== Website Stuff ====
* [[Reference:Squarespace Best Practices|Squarespace Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:PhotoShelter Best Practices|PhotoShelter Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Indexhibit Best Practices|Indexhibit Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Wordpress Best Practices|Wordpress Best Practices]]
==== Business & Marketing ====
* [[Reference:MailChimp Best Practices|MailChimp Best Practices]]

== Getting started ==
* Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]

Online:Domain Registrars

2021-05-12T22:25:32Z

Matthew:

== Oveview ==

The first step in creating an online presence is purchasing a domain name. Anyone can purchase a domain name by going to a domain host or registrar. A domain name (or just ‘domain’) is the name of a website. It’s what comes after “@” in an email address. If someone asks how to find you online, what you tell them is usually your domain name.

; What is a domain registrar?
: The domain name registrar handles the process of updating the registry when a customer purchases a new domain name. As part of that, they keep track of which domain names are available and typically provide customers with an intuitive search tool to find out what options they have.

; I have a domain, do I have a registrar?
: This is a tricky question. Some artists start the process by searching for a new domain at one of the places below, then connecting that domain to an email provider (like Google) or website service (like Squarespace). Your domain or list of domains is all controlled centrally at the domain registrar's website. You pay your registrar to keep ownership of your domains(s). Where this gets tricky is when users sign up at a website service company (like Squarespace or Wix) and get a FREE domain as part of the signup offer. This used as an incentive to keep users from canceling service. Many users do not realize that the domain is yours as long as you continue to pay for it, you can transfer it to any registrar.

; How much should a domain cost?
: A .com domain should cost you about $11 a year. Other 'top-level domains' like .me, .design, and so on have different cost points.

; How do I transfer a domain that I might have at an older registrar or a website service (like Squarespace or Wix)?
: All the major registrars have a web page like [https://www.godaddy.com/domains/domain-transfer this one at Godaddy].
: And help pages like [https://www.godaddy.com/help/transfer-my-domain-to-godaddy-1592 this] are standard.

== Selecting a domain hosing company ==
When shopping for a domain register you need to consider:

* Cost
* Convenient Tools
* Reputation, Honesty & Security

== Domain Registrar Listing ==

; Network Solutions (http://networksolutions.com)
: Old, good, reliable and expensive. Call the Gold VIP customer line (866 791.9411) and tell them you only want to pay $8 a year per domain.

; GoDaddy (http://godaddy.com)
: Also good, and inexpensive. Be careful of searching for good domains, they seem to disappear.
: Here is a tip, always search for [https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=godaddy+promo+code&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 godaddy promo codes] first, it could save you a few bucks.

; Directnic (http://directnic.com)
: Also inexpensive, with really nice search tools

; Dotster (http://www.dotster.com)
: Clean site, friend recommendation.

; iwantmyname (http://iwantmyname.com)
: Clean site, solid recommendation.

== Domain Registrar Tools ==

; Domainr (https://domai.nr/)
: Search tool that can help you to come up with creative ways to secure a domain name.

Reference:Scanners

2021-05-12T22:24:15Z

Matthew: Created page with "== TL;DR tips for shopping for a new scanner == === What are the primary options/types of document/artwork scanners? === # Small and very portable scanners. Small flatbed, fo..."

== TL;DR tips for shopping for a new scanner ==

=== What are the primary options/types of document/artwork scanners? ===
# Small and very portable scanners. Small flatbed, foldable document feeders or move with your hand. Example [[https://www.getdoxie.com/product/flip Doxie Flip]]
#* These usually max out at 300ppi optical scan at 8-bits/channel.
#* Cost is higher (it's portable), quality is lower.
# Less expensive, smaller flatbed document scanners. Example [[https://www.amazon.com/Epson-Perfection-V19-Document-resolution/dp/B00SQ6CCSS?ref_=ast_sto_dp Epson Perfection V19]]
#* Most often have an optical scan resolution of 2400 x 2400 dpi at 8-bits/channel.
#* Cost is lower, quality, and sharpness is better than #1, but less than #3 😉.
#* These are primarily built for hobbyists scanning photo prints and document scanning.
#* As a low-cost solution for home, this should be a workable solution for some of your work (sketches, exploratory work). If you tend to upscale your scans or aspire to make larger prints, you will eventually need to find a more powerful scanner.
# Professional tier, higher quality flatbed scanners for creative people. Example [[https://www.amazon.com/Epson-Perfection-Negative-Document-Scanner/dp/B002OEBMRU/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Epson+Perfection+V600&qid=1600905106&sr=8-1 Epson Perfection V600]]
#* Most often have an optical scan resolution of 4800 x 4800 dpi. or higher. These are not limited to 8-bits/channel.
#* These also tend to be able to scan at the deeper color depths: 48-bit/channel Color or 16-bit Grayscale.
#* Cost is higher, takes up more room on your desk. Quality and sharpness are top-notch. This is often a multi-year investment, scanner technology leveled out years ago.
# Large format (big drawings), higher quality professional flatbed scanners. Example [[https://www.amazon.com/Epson-Expression-12000XL-GA-Flatbed-Scanner/dp/B01N25O7OL/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Epson+Expression+12000XL&qid=1600905537&sr=8-1 Epson Expression 12000XL-GA]]
#* Let's be honest folks, these are mostly identical to #3 but bigger and absolutely insanely expensive!
#* Specs are mostly the same as above.
#* Unfortunately it's a small market and therefore more expensive to produce these in lower quantity.

=== What resolution means and what should you get? ===
I will attempt to summarize and provide links for further clarification. PPI is short for Pixels Per Inch, the same thing as dots per inch.

When it comes to shopping for scanners, resolution is the primary metric. There are two primary ways that we talk about resolution. When we know the size of an image/illustration we can simply indicate how many pixels (width and height) will be in the digital file. As your comfort working digitally increases, you will become fluent in the relative scale.

We will be scanning illustrations at a resolution range of 300ppi to 1200ppi and larger if you draw small and like to scale things up. Flatbed scanner specifications are stated with two numbers, like 1200x2400 ppi. Flatbeds also usually specify a maximum resolution, like perhaps 9600 ppi. Most flatbed scanners also advertise high "maximum" resolutions like 9600 ppi, or even more, but this is a meaningless number. It is simply interpolated resolution, and we can do the same thing blowing up the image later in a Photoshop (except you won't, the quality is blurred, not improved). Resolution greater than the CCD optical rating is not real for you. While resolution does contribute to the sharpness of your image when you print it or display it, many other factors are just as important or more so. The optics and step motor of the scanner itself are quite important, this is where the difference in the cost of a scanner is actually spent.

* [[https://www.scantips.com/chap3c.html A few scanning tips from scantips.com]] kinda old, the numbers are all higher now.
* [[https://www.scancafe.com/scanning-quality/resolution High Resolution Photo Scanner]] ignore the Scan Cafe service part.

== Flatbed Scanner Recommendations ==

We can talk about some of this in class. Over the years I have come to trust and prefer the Epson scanners.

* [[https://office-equip.com/best-flatbed-scanners/ Top 10 Best Flatbed Scanners (September 2020) – Buyer’s Guide]]
* [[http://scannernote.com/4800-dpi-scanner/ We Researched The 3 Best 4800 DPI Scanners Of 2020]]
* [[https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/FD44146C-4DE1-4E53-A024-26CB473FE720?ingress=2&visitId=546b164f-3d9e-4842-9542-908138bc79f6&ref_=ast_bln Epson Photo (Illustration) Scanners]]

== Smartphoone Scanning Recommendations ==

; Google PhotoScan [[https://www.google.com/photos/scan/ web link]]
: "PhotoScan stitches multiple images together to remove glare and improve the quality of your scans."
: Best solution I have found for larger fidelity phone scans.

; This funny box hack for better smartphone scan lighting [[https://www.amazon.com/Scanner-Bin-Document-Scanning-Solution/dp/B00XM7LKZM/ref=sr_1_22_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=doxie+flip&qid=1600901368&sr=8-22-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExNTNZRDdBMFQ4Uzg1JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTUwOTgySFdYN0c0OU1DQjdJJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0MTYwNjMyMURKTVdWUzlUUERCJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfbXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== web link]]
: Not a joke, lighting is almost as important as having a camera.
: You don't have to buy something like this! You can emulate it with some paper and tape.

Main Page

2021-05-12T22:23:47Z

Matthew:

<big>'''wiki.mpsdigitalphoto.com'''</big>
__NOTOC__
== Classes ==









===Current===



* [[Class:Digital Portfolio 2021|MPS Digital Portfolio 2021]]



== Resources ==
[http://choppingblock.com/presentations/html-css-for-visual-designers-workshop HTML CSS For Visual Designers Workshop]

=== Computers & Gear ===
* [[Reference:Scanners|Scanners for artists (Mostly flatbed)]]

=== Desktop & Computer Stuff ===
* [[Desktop:Handy Utilities|Handy Utilities]]
* [[Desktop:Text Editors|Text Editors]] for HTML, CSS & JavaScript
* [[Desktop:FTP & File Transfer|FTP & File Transfer]]
=== Online & Internet Stuff ===
* [[Online:Domain Registrars|Domain Registrars]]
* [[Online:Hosting Providers|Hosting Providers]]
* [[Online:Email Hosting Services|Email Hosting Services]]
* [[Online:Site Building (CMS) Solutions|Site Building (CMS) Solutions]]
=== iPad/Tablet Stuff ===
* [[Tablet:Tablet Photography Apps & Solutions|Tablet Photography Apps & Solutions]]

=== Best Practices ===

==== Art & Design ====
* [[Reference:Graphic Design Best Practices|Graphic Design Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Scanning Best Practices|Scanning Best Practices]]
==== Website Stuff ====
* [[Reference:Squarespace Best Practices|Squarespace Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:PhotoShelter Best Practices|PhotoShelter Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Indexhibit Best Practices|Indexhibit Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Wordpress Best Practices|Wordpress Best Practices]]
==== Business & Marketing ====
* [[Reference:MailChimp Best Practices|MailChimp Best Practices]]

== Getting started ==
* Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]

Class:Digital Portfolio 2021/Week 1

2021-05-12T16:18:33Z

Class:Digital Portfolio 2021

2021-05-12T16:16:54Z

== Overview ==

The purpose of the Digital Photography Electronic Portfolio class is to inspire and challenge you to comprehend, debate, and utilize new tools that will allow you to excel in the creation of new work and/or assist you in producing and distributing your projects and ideas online.

== Instructors ==

;[[User:Jaime|Jaime Cody Rosman]]
:email: jrosman@sva.edu

;[[User:Matthew|Matthew Richmond]]
:email: mrichmond@sva.edu

== Session Listing/Outline ==

; Week 1 - [[Class:Digital Portfolio 2021/Week 1|Web 101 Lecture]]
: (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts)

Main Page

2021-05-12T16:15:11Z

Matthew: /* Classes */

<big>'''wiki.mpsdigitalphoto.com'''</big>
__NOTOC__
== Classes ==









===Current===



* [[Class:Digital Portfolio 2021|MPS Digital Portfolio 2021]]



== Resources ==
[http://choppingblock.com/presentations/html-css-for-visual-designers-workshop HTML CSS For Visual Designers Workshop]

=== Desktop & Computer Stuff ===
* [[Desktop:Handy Utilities|Handy Utilities]]
* [[Desktop:Text Editors|Text Editors]] for HTML, CSS & JavaScript
* [[Desktop:FTP & File Transfer|FTP & File Transfer]]
=== Online & Internet Stuff ===
* [[Online:Domain Registrars|Domain Registrars]]
* [[Online:Hosting Providers|Hosting Providers]]
* [[Online:Email Hosting Services|Email Hosting Services]]
* [[Online:Site Building (CMS) Solutions|Site Building (CMS) Solutions]]
=== iPad/Tablet Stuff ===
* [[Tablet:Tablet Photography Apps & Solutions|Tablet Photography Apps & Solutions]]

=== Best Practices ===

==== Art & Design ====
* [[Reference:Graphic Design Best Practices|Graphic Design Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Scanning Best Practices|Scanning Best Practices]]
==== Website Stuff ====
* [[Reference:Squarespace Best Practices|Squarespace Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:PhotoShelter Best Practices|PhotoShelter Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Indexhibit Best Practices|Indexhibit Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Wordpress Best Practices|Wordpress Best Practices]]
==== Business & Marketing ====
* [[Reference:MailChimp Best Practices|MailChimp Best Practices]]

== Getting started ==
* Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]

Online:Email Hosting Services

2019-05-14T01:21:07Z

Matthew:

== Overview ==

Your email address says a lot about you, and how 'control' you have over your online identity/presence. If you don't believe us, you can ask [http://theoatmeal.com/comics/email_address The Oatmeal].

You should be sending and receiving email from your domain address, not a gmail account.

=== Selecting Your Email Address ===

It's sometimes tricky to pick your actual email address if your domain happens to include your full name. If you have a domain that is something like firstnamelastname.com, popular email addresses are:
* firstname@firstnamelastname.com
* hello@firstnamelastname.com
* studio@firstnamelastname.com
* info@firstnamelastname.com

Additionally most email hosting providers allow each user to have an endless number of 'nicknames' so you could technically receive email via all of the above options.

Once you have your real domain email address established, you can forward your other email accounts there. This way you have one email account, you get ALL your email and gracefully, over time, all your contacts will switch to your new email address.

== Email Hosting Solutions Listing ==

* [http://google.com/a GSuite]
** Pretty much the best email experience you could ask for.
** Email, calendars and Google docs per user.
** 99.95% guaranteed up time, great customer support, lots of documentation.
** Best anti-spam filtering available.
** Fast access, mobile support.
** $5 a month per user.
* If you are already paying Godaddy for Email Hosting, you can probably continue to use that.
** Should be ok, they have webmail and fairly good support.
** Not free, either part of your package or a paid extra.
* Smaller hosing companies do offer Email Hosting as part of their packages, but you need to be careful:
** Small web hosting packages can be wonky.
** Make sure that they are offering a secure service.
** Usually part of your paid hosting plan (if you have one).

Class:Digital Portfolio 2019/Week 1

2019-05-13T22:28:25Z

Matthew: /* Files */

== This Week ==

* Introductions
* Discuss Class
* Discuss Wiki
* History of the Internet
* How the internet works for us

== Notes ==

=== What the heck is a Wiki ===
Long story short: It's a fancy collaborative website that allows each user to edit the contents of any page, like [[Wikipedia:wikipedia|wikipedia]]. Therefore all of you can add or edit to these notes if you wish.

For more information, you can read about them here - [[Wikipedia:wiki|wiki]]

=== History of the Internet ===
The Internet started in the 1960s as a way for government researchers to share information. The internet that we know today started in the early 1990s with the introduction of the World Wide Web.

* Only eight minutes of your life - [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hIQjrMHTv4.avi History of the Internet]
* [[Wikipedia:history of the internet|History of the Internet]] on WIkipedia

=== Registering Your Domain Names ===

The process of looking good online begins with registering your domain name(s).

I have created a [[Online:Domain Registrars|Domain Registrars reference page for you here]].

* You should really consider registering your domain name at a legitimate domain registrar and hosing at a separate company. It will provide you with much more flexibility and protection should something go wrong.
* Sending web traffic to one host, or multiple hosts and redirecting your email traffic is all done from your Domain Registrar.
* If you have an existing domain registered with another company, you can easily [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_name_registrar#Domain_name_transfer TRANSFER] it to your Domain Registrar - and you should.
* [http://www.photoswarm.com/blog/photographers-why-you-need-a-pro-domain-name/ Photographers: Why You Need a Pro Domain Name] - just ignore the photoswarm.com parts.

=== Hosting Your Sites ===

Some of you will end up using a hosted web site solution and not need to setup a dedicated web host, others will end up needing to upload your website to a dedicated host.

; Do you need a dedicated host?
: Will you be building your website yourself (HTML/CSS) and uploading it? - Yes
: Will you be using [http://indexhibit.org indexhibit] or [http://wordpress.org Wordpress] to build your website? - Yes
: Will be using a hosted solution like [http://photoshelter.com PhotoShelter], [http://squarespace.com Squarespace] or [http://cargocollective.com Cargo] to build your website? - No
: Even if it is not your main website, will you need to export galleries and post them online for friends/clients to see? - Possibly

It's important to go with a Hosting Provider that you trust, one that you can contact when you need some help.

I have created a [[Online:Hosting Providers|Hosting Providers reference page for you here]].

* My preference for all of you is to go with [http://dreamhost.net Dreamhost] over [http://godaddy.com Godaddy] for JUST the hosting part.

=== Hosting Your Email ===

Depending on the website solution and hosting solution you pick, you might need Email Hosting, or better Email Hosting.

I have created a [[Online:Email Hosting Services|Email Hosting Services reference page for you here]].

=== Introduction To Digital Portfolio Techniques ===

This week in class I walked you through a series of slide presentations highlighting the foundation techniques for this semester.

'''Highlights Include'''
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide8 Evolution of site design and technologies]
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide15 The Magic Poster theory]
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide35 Photographers should NOT have to learn code]

We also talked a little bit about Responsive Web Design
* The article that started it all: [http://alistapart.com/article/responsive-web-design Responsive Web Design] at A List Apart
* [http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/responsive-portfolios-for-inspiration/ 30 Responsive Portfolios For Your Inspiration]
* If you are interested, the best place to start is [http://www.abookapart.com/products/responsive-web-design A Book Apart: Responsive Web Design]
* Fantastic repository of responsive sites: [http://mediaqueri.es mediaqueri.es]

=== Photography Site Building (CMS) Solutions ===

There was a time where a Photographer would build (or hire somebody to build) their website from scratch. Adding and removing content from these websites would require somebody to edit the HTML and upload the changes to a web server. Successful websites are no longer built like this... Content Management Systems (CMS) have redefined how the internet works. These tools are either hosted, or need to be installed on your webserver to run.

This week I introduced the class to the concept of Content Managed Solutions. We will be spending a lot of time looking at these options.

I have created a [[Online:Site Building (CMS) Solutions|Site Building (CMS) Solutions reference page for you here]].

== Video Notes ==

Every week I will post videos from class. They are large files, usually they are broken down into smaller topics and therefore smaller in size than these.

* [http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20180508_MPS_DP_01_introToDigitalPortfolio.mp4 Introduction to Digital Portfolio]
* [http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20180508_MPS_DP_02_HistoryOfTheInternetAndDNS.mp4 How The Internat Works Part 1: DNS]
* [http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20180508_MPS_DP_03%20domainsa%20and%20email.mp4 How The Internat Works Part 2: Domains, Hosting Email]








== Files ==

[[media:Electronic_Portfolio_Summer_2019.pdf | Electronic_Portfolio_Summer_2019.pdf ]]

== Assignment ==

Your assignment this week is to begin to assemble a hosting plan/situation. I am asking you to gather your information together (if you have it), and make new arrangements if you do not.

With my help, each of you need to resolve the following questions:

# Do I own an internet domain? How many? What is it (or are they)?
# Do I want to get a new internet domain? What is it (or are they)?
# Where is my website currently hosted?
# What is the username to login?
# What is the password to login?
# Have I ever logged in?
# Could I upload some files or a new site if I wanted to?
# Do I want to get a new hosting provider?
# Do I like my email address?
# Do I want to change my email address, or email provider?

File:Electronic Portfolio Summer 2019.pdf

2019-05-13T22:27:48Z

Matthew:

Reference:Squarespace Best Practices

2019-05-13T05:01:54Z

Matthew:

== Setting Up Accounts ==

All SVA students & faculty with .edu email addresses can get a one year account at a discounted rate: 
[http://www.squarespace.com/sva squarespace.com/sva]

== Guides & Tutorials ==

=== Official ===
* [http://help.squarespace.com/customer/portal/articles/434221-welcome-to-squarespace Welcome To Squarespace]
* [http://help.squarespace.com/customer/portal/topics/446297-templates/articles Templates Guides]

== Additional Squarespace Designs ==
;[http://squaremuse.com Squaremuse] is a group that makes additional design elements for Squarespace.
:Photo and gallery options can be found [http://squaremuse.com/shop?aff=15 here]

== Seeking Help ==

* [http://help.squarespace.com help.squarespace.com]
* You should follow [https://twitter.com/SquarespaceHelp Squarespace Help] on Twitter!
* Sarah Haas is the woman who managed (at one time) the educational groups.
** Chat with service or call if you need help switching your account to educational.

Main Page

2019-05-13T04:49:57Z

Matthew:

<big>'''wiki.mpsdigitalphoto.com'''</big>
__NOTOC__
== Classes ==









===Current===

* [[Class:Digital Portfolio 2019|MPS Digital Portfolio 2019]]



== Resources ==

HTML/CSS demo files will always be posted [https://github.com/choppingblock/html-css-demos at github.com here] 
[http://choppingblock.com/presentations/html-css-for-visual-designers-workshop HTML CSS For Visual Designers Workshop]

=== Desktop ===
* [[Desktop:Handy Utilities|Handy Utilities]]
* [[Desktop:Text Editors|Text Editors]] for HTML, CSS & JavaScript
* [[Desktop:FTP & File Transfer|FTP & File Transfer]]
=== Online ===
* [[Online:Domain Registrars|Domain Registrars]]
* [[Online:Hosting Providers|Hosting Providers]]
* [[Online:Email Hosting Services|Email Hosting Services]]
* [[Online:Site Building (CMS) Solutions|Site Building (CMS) Solutions]]
=== Tablet ===
* [[Tablet:Tablet Photography Apps & Solutions|Tablet Photography Apps & Solutions]]

=== Best Practices ===

* [[Reference:Squarespace Best Practices|Squarespace Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:PhotoShelter Best Practices|PhotoShelter Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Indexhibit Best Practices|Indexhibit Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Wordpress Best Practices|Wordpress Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:MailChimp Best Practices|MailChimp Best Practices]]

== Faculty ==

* [[User:Matthew|Matthew Richmond]]

== Getting started ==
* Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]

Class:Digital Portfolio 2019

2019-05-13T04:41:13Z

== Overview ==

The purpose of the Digital Photography Electronic Portfolio class is to inspire and challenge you to comprehend, debate, and utilize new tools that will allow you to excel in the creation of new work and/or assist you in producing and distributing your projects and ideas online.

== Instructors ==

;[[User:Jaime|Jaime Cody Rosman]]
:email: jrosman@sva.edu

;[[User:Matthew|Matthew Richmond]]
:email: matthew@choppingblock.com

== Session Listing/Outline ==

; Week 1 - [[Class:Digital Portfolio 2019/Week 1|Web 101 Lecture]]
: (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts)

Class:Digital Portfolio 2018

2019-05-13T04:40:48Z

Matthew:

== Overview ==

The purpose of the Digital Photography Electronic Portfolio class is to inspire and challenge you to comprehend, debate, and utilize new tools that will allow you to excel in the creation of new work and/or assist you in producing and distributing your projects and ideas online.

== Instructors ==

;[[User:Jaime|Jaime Cody Rosman]]
:email: jrosman@sva.edu

;[[User:Matthew|Matthew Richmond]]
:email: matthew@choppingblock.com

== Session Listing/Outline ==

; Week 1 - [[Class:Digital Portfolio 2018/Week 1|Web 101 Lecture]]
: (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts)

Main Page

2019-05-13T04:39:09Z

Matthew:

<big>'''wiki.mpsdigitalphoto.com'''</big>
__NOTOC__
== Classes ==









===Current===
* [[Class:Digital Portfolio 2018|MPS Digital Portfolio 2018]]
* [[Class:Digital Portfolio 2019|MPS Digital Portfolio 2019]]



== Resources ==

HTML/CSS demo files will always be posted [https://github.com/choppingblock/html-css-demos at github.com here] 
[http://choppingblock.com/presentations/html-css-for-visual-designers-workshop HTML CSS For Visual Designers Workshop]

=== Desktop ===
* [[Desktop:Handy Utilities|Handy Utilities]]
* [[Desktop:Text Editors|Text Editors]] for HTML, CSS & JavaScript
* [[Desktop:FTP & File Transfer|FTP & File Transfer]]
=== Online ===
* [[Online:Domain Registrars|Domain Registrars]]
* [[Online:Hosting Providers|Hosting Providers]]
* [[Online:Email Hosting Services|Email Hosting Services]]
* [[Online:Site Building (CMS) Solutions|Site Building (CMS) Solutions]]
=== Tablet ===
* [[Tablet:Tablet Photography Apps & Solutions|Tablet Photography Apps & Solutions]]

=== Best Practices ===

* [[Reference:Squarespace Best Practices|Squarespace Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:PhotoShelter Best Practices|PhotoShelter Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Indexhibit Best Practices|Indexhibit Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Wordpress Best Practices|Wordpress Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:MailChimp Best Practices|MailChimp Best Practices]]

== Faculty ==

* [[User:Matthew|Matthew Richmond]]

== Getting started ==
* Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]

Class:Digital Portfolio 2019/Week 1

2019-05-13T04:35:11Z

== This Week ==

* Introductions
* Discuss Class
* Discuss Wiki
* History of the Internet
* How the internet works for us

== Notes ==

=== What the heck is a Wiki ===
Long story short: It's a fancy collaborative website that allows each user to edit the contents of any page, like [[Wikipedia:wikipedia|wikipedia]]. Therefore all of you can add or edit to these notes if you wish.

For more information, you can read about them here - [[Wikipedia:wiki|wiki]]

=== History of the Internet ===
The Internet started in the 1960s as a way for government researchers to share information. The internet that we know today started in the early 1990s with the introduction of the World Wide Web.

* Only eight minutes of your life - [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hIQjrMHTv4.avi History of the Internet]
* [[Wikipedia:history of the internet|History of the Internet]] on WIkipedia

=== Registering Your Domain Names ===

The process of looking good online begins with registering your domain name(s).

I have created a [[Online:Domain Registrars|Domain Registrars reference page for you here]].

* You should really consider registering your domain name at a legitimate domain registrar and hosing at a separate company. It will provide you with much more flexibility and protection should something go wrong.
* Sending web traffic to one host, or multiple hosts and redirecting your email traffic is all done from your Domain Registrar.
* If you have an existing domain registered with another company, you can easily [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_name_registrar#Domain_name_transfer TRANSFER] it to your Domain Registrar - and you should.
* [http://www.photoswarm.com/blog/photographers-why-you-need-a-pro-domain-name/ Photographers: Why You Need a Pro Domain Name] - just ignore the photoswarm.com parts.

=== Hosting Your Sites ===

Some of you will end up using a hosted web site solution and not need to setup a dedicated web host, others will end up needing to upload your website to a dedicated host.

; Do you need a dedicated host?
: Will you be building your website yourself (HTML/CSS) and uploading it? - Yes
: Will you be using [http://indexhibit.org indexhibit] or [http://wordpress.org Wordpress] to build your website? - Yes
: Will be using a hosted solution like [http://photoshelter.com PhotoShelter], [http://squarespace.com Squarespace] or [http://cargocollective.com Cargo] to build your website? - No
: Even if it is not your main website, will you need to export galleries and post them online for friends/clients to see? - Possibly

It's important to go with a Hosting Provider that you trust, one that you can contact when you need some help.

I have created a [[Online:Hosting Providers|Hosting Providers reference page for you here]].

* My preference for all of you is to go with [http://dreamhost.net Dreamhost] over [http://godaddy.com Godaddy] for JUST the hosting part.

=== Hosting Your Email ===

Depending on the website solution and hosting solution you pick, you might need Email Hosting, or better Email Hosting.

I have created a [[Online:Email Hosting Services|Email Hosting Services reference page for you here]].

=== Introduction To Digital Portfolio Techniques ===

This week in class I walked you through a series of slide presentations highlighting the foundation techniques for this semester.

'''Highlights Include'''
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide8 Evolution of site design and technologies]
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide15 The Magic Poster theory]
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide35 Photographers should NOT have to learn code]

We also talked a little bit about Responsive Web Design
* The article that started it all: [http://alistapart.com/article/responsive-web-design Responsive Web Design] at A List Apart
* [http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/responsive-portfolios-for-inspiration/ 30 Responsive Portfolios For Your Inspiration]
* If you are interested, the best place to start is [http://www.abookapart.com/products/responsive-web-design A Book Apart: Responsive Web Design]
* Fantastic repository of responsive sites: [http://mediaqueri.es mediaqueri.es]

=== Photography Site Building (CMS) Solutions ===

There was a time where a Photographer would build (or hire somebody to build) their website from scratch. Adding and removing content from these websites would require somebody to edit the HTML and upload the changes to a web server. Successful websites are no longer built like this... Content Management Systems (CMS) have redefined how the internet works. These tools are either hosted, or need to be installed on your webserver to run.

This week I introduced the class to the concept of Content Managed Solutions. We will be spending a lot of time looking at these options.

I have created a [[Online:Site Building (CMS) Solutions|Site Building (CMS) Solutions reference page for you here]].

== Video Notes ==

Every week I will post videos from class. They are large files, usually they are broken down into smaller topics and therefore smaller in size than these.

* [http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20180508_MPS_DP_01_introToDigitalPortfolio.mp4 Introduction to Digital Portfolio]
* [http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20180508_MPS_DP_02_HistoryOfTheInternetAndDNS.mp4 How The Internat Works Part 1: DNS]
* [http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20180508_MPS_DP_03%20domainsa%20and%20email.mp4 How The Internat Works Part 2: Domains, Hosting Email]








== Files ==

[[media:Electronic_Portfolio_Summer_2018.pdf | Electronic_Portfolio_Summer_2018.pdf]]

== Assignment ==

Your assignment this week is to begin to assemble a hosting plan/situation. I am asking you to gather your information together (if you have it), and make new arrangements if you do not.

With my help, each of you need to resolve the following questions:

# Do I own an internet domain? How many? What is it (or are they)?
# Do I want to get a new internet domain? What is it (or are they)?
# Where is my website currently hosted?
# What is the username to login?
# What is the password to login?
# Have I ever logged in?
# Could I upload some files or a new site if I wanted to?
# Do I want to get a new hosting provider?
# Do I like my email address?
# Do I want to change my email address, or email provider?

Class:Digital Portfolio 2018

2019-05-13T04:34:05Z

Matthew: /* Session Listing/Outline */

== Overview ==

The purpose of the Digital Photography Electronic Portfolio class is to inspire and challenge you to comprehend, debate, and utilize new tools that will allow you to excel in the creation of new work and/or assist you in producing and distributing your projects and ideas online.

== Instructors ==

* [[User:Jaime|Jaime Cody Rosman]]
* email: jrosman@sva.edu

* [[User:Matthew|Matthew Richmond]]
* email: matthew@choppingblock.com

== Session Listing/Outline ==

; Week 1 - [[Class:Digital Portfolio 2019/Week 1|Web 101 Lecture]]
: (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts)

Class:Digital Portfolio 2018/Week 1

2018-05-14T17:23:44Z

Matthew: /* Video Notes */

== This Week ==

* Introductions
* Discuss Class
* Discuss Wiki
* History of the Internet
* How the internet works for us

== Notes ==

=== What the heck is a Wiki ===
Long story short: It's a fancy collaborative website that allows each user to edit the contents of any page, like [[Wikipedia:wikipedia|wikipedia]]. Therefore all of you can add or edit to these notes if you wish.

For more information, you can read about them here - [[Wikipedia:wiki|wiki]]

=== History of the Internet ===
The Internet started in the 1960s as a way for government researchers to share information. The internet that we know today started in the early 1990s with the introduction of the World Wide Web.

* Only eight minutes of your life - [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hIQjrMHTv4.avi History of the Internet]
* [[Wikipedia:history of the internet|History of the Internet]] on WIkipedia

=== Registering Your Domain Names ===

The process of looking good online begins with registering your domain name(s).

I have created a [[Online:Domain Registrars|Domain Registrars reference page for you here]].

* You should really consider registering your domain name at a legitimate domain registrar and hosing at a separate company. It will provide you with much more flexibility and protection should something go wrong.
* Sending web traffic to one host, or multiple hosts and redirecting your email traffic is all done from your Domain Registrar.
* If you have an existing domain registered with another company, you can easily [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_name_registrar#Domain_name_transfer TRANSFER] it to your Domain Registrar - and you should.
* [http://www.photoswarm.com/blog/photographers-why-you-need-a-pro-domain-name/ Photographers: Why You Need a Pro Domain Name] - just ignore the photoswarm.com parts.

=== Hosting Your Sites ===

Some of you will end up using a hosted web site solution and not need to setup a dedicated web host, others will end up needing to upload your website to a dedicated host.

; Do you need a dedicated host?
: Will you be building your website yourself (HTML/CSS) and uploading it? - Yes
: Will you be using [http://indexhibit.org indexhibit] or [http://wordpress.org Wordpress] to build your website? - Yes
: Will be using a hosted solution like [http://photoshelter.com PhotoShelter], [http://squarespace.com Squarespace] or [http://cargocollective.com Cargo] to build your website? - No
: Even if it is not your main website, will you need to export galleries and post them online for friends/clients to see? - Possibly

It's important to go with a Hosting Provider that you trust, one that you can contact when you need some help.

I have created a [[Online:Hosting Providers|Hosting Providers reference page for you here]].

* My preference for all of you is to go with [http://dreamhost.net Dreamhost] over [http://godaddy.com Godaddy] for JUST the hosting part.

=== Hosting Your Email ===

Depending on the website solution and hosting solution you pick, you might need Email Hosting, or better Email Hosting.

I have created a [[Online:Email Hosting Services|Email Hosting Services reference page for you here]].

=== Introduction To Digital Portfolio Techniques ===

This week in class I walked you through a series of slide presentations highlighting the foundation techniques for this semester.

'''Highlights Include'''
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide8 Evolution of site design and technologies]
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide15 The Magic Poster theory]
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide35 Photographers should NOT have to learn code]

We also talked a little bit about Responsive Web Design
* The article that started it all: [http://alistapart.com/article/responsive-web-design Responsive Web Design] at A List Apart
* [http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/responsive-portfolios-for-inspiration/ 30 Responsive Portfolios For Your Inspiration]
* If you are interested, the best place to start is [http://www.abookapart.com/products/responsive-web-design A Book Apart: Responsive Web Design]
* Fantastic repository of responsive sites: [http://mediaqueri.es mediaqueri.es]

=== Photography Site Building (CMS) Solutions ===

There was a time where a Photographer would build (or hire somebody to build) their website from scratch. Adding and removing content from these websites would require somebody to edit the HTML and upload the changes to a web server. Successful websites are no longer built like this... Content Management Systems (CMS) have redefined how the internet works. These tools are either hosted, or need to be installed on your webserver to run.

This week I introduced the class to the concept of Content Managed Solutions. We will be spending a lot of time looking at these options.

I have created a [[Online:Site Building (CMS) Solutions|Site Building (CMS) Solutions reference page for you here]].

== Video Notes ==

Every week I will post videos from class. They are large files, usually they are broken down into smaller topics and therefore smaller in size than these.

* [http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20180508_MPS_DP_01_introToDigitalPortfolio.mp4 Introduction to Digital Portfolio]
* [http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20180508_MPS_DP_02_HistoryOfTheInternetAndDNS.mp4 How The Internat Works Part 1: DNS]
* [http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20180508_MPS_DP_03%20domainsa%20and%20email.mp4 How The Internat Works Part 2: Domains, Hosting Email]








== Files ==

[[media:Electronic_Portfolio_Summer_2018.pdf | Electronic_Portfolio_Summer_2018.pdf]]

== Assignment ==

Your assignment this week is to begin to assemble a hosting plan/situation. I am asking you to gather your information together (if you have it), and make new arrangements if you do not.

With my help, each of you need to resolve the following questions:

# Do I own an internet domain? How many? What is it (or are they)?
# Do I want to get a new internet domain? What is it (or are they)?
# Where is my website currently hosted?
# What is the username to login?
# What is the password to login?
# Have I ever logged in?
# Could I upload some files or a new site if I wanted to?
# Do I want to get a new hosting provider?
# Do I like my email address?
# Do I want to change my email address, or email provider?

Main Page

2018-05-08T20:29:32Z

Matthew: /* Current */

<big>'''wiki.mpsdigitalphoto.com'''</big>
__NOTOC__
== Classes ==









===Current===
* [[Class:Digital Portfolio 2018|MPS Digital Portfolio 2018]]

===Archive===
* [[Class:MFA Illustration 2018|MFA Illustration 2018]]

== Resources ==

HTML/CSS demo files will always be posted [https://github.com/choppingblock/html-css-demos at github.com here] 
[http://choppingblock.com/presentations/html-css-for-visual-designers-workshop HTML CSS For Visual Designers Workshop]

=== Desktop ===
* [[Desktop:Handy Utilities|Handy Utilities]]
* [[Desktop:Text Editors|Text Editors]] for HTML, CSS & JavaScript
* [[Desktop:FTP & File Transfer|FTP & File Transfer]]
=== Online ===
* [[Online:Domain Registrars|Domain Registrars]]
* [[Online:Hosting Providers|Hosting Providers]]
* [[Online:Email Hosting Services|Email Hosting Services]]
* [[Online:Site Building (CMS) Solutions|Site Building (CMS) Solutions]]
=== Tablet ===
* [[Tablet:Tablet Photography Apps & Solutions|Tablet Photography Apps & Solutions]]

=== Best Practices ===

* [[Reference:Squarespace Best Practices|Squarespace Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:PhotoShelter Best Practices|PhotoShelter Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Indexhibit Best Practices|Indexhibit Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Wordpress Best Practices|Wordpress Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:MailChimp Best Practices|MailChimp Best Practices]]

== Faculty ==

* [[User:Matthew|Matthew Richmond]]

== Getting started ==
* Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]

Main Page

2018-05-08T20:29:16Z

Matthew: /* Current */

<big>'''wiki.mpsdigitalphoto.com'''</big>
__NOTOC__
== Classes ==









===Current===
* [[Class:Digital Portfolio 2018|Digital Portfolio 2018]]

===Archive===
* [[Class:MFA Illustration 2018|MFA Illustration 2018]]

== Resources ==

HTML/CSS demo files will always be posted [https://github.com/choppingblock/html-css-demos at github.com here] 
[http://choppingblock.com/presentations/html-css-for-visual-designers-workshop HTML CSS For Visual Designers Workshop]

=== Desktop ===
* [[Desktop:Handy Utilities|Handy Utilities]]
* [[Desktop:Text Editors|Text Editors]] for HTML, CSS & JavaScript
* [[Desktop:FTP & File Transfer|FTP & File Transfer]]
=== Online ===
* [[Online:Domain Registrars|Domain Registrars]]
* [[Online:Hosting Providers|Hosting Providers]]
* [[Online:Email Hosting Services|Email Hosting Services]]
* [[Online:Site Building (CMS) Solutions|Site Building (CMS) Solutions]]
=== Tablet ===
* [[Tablet:Tablet Photography Apps & Solutions|Tablet Photography Apps & Solutions]]

=== Best Practices ===

* [[Reference:Squarespace Best Practices|Squarespace Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:PhotoShelter Best Practices|PhotoShelter Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Indexhibit Best Practices|Indexhibit Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Wordpress Best Practices|Wordpress Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:MailChimp Best Practices|MailChimp Best Practices]]

== Faculty ==

* [[User:Matthew|Matthew Richmond]]

== Getting started ==
* Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]

Class:Digital Portfolio 2018/Week 1

2018-05-08T20:21:54Z

Matthew: /* Video Notes */

== This Week ==

* Introductions
* Discuss Class
* Discuss Wiki
* History of the Internet
* How the internet works for us

== Notes ==

=== What the heck is a Wiki ===
Long story short: It's a fancy collaborative website that allows each user to edit the contents of any page, like [[Wikipedia:wikipedia|wikipedia]]. Therefore all of you can add or edit to these notes if you wish.

For more information, you can read about them here - [[Wikipedia:wiki|wiki]]

=== History of the Internet ===
The Internet started in the 1960s as a way for government researchers to share information. The internet that we know today started in the early 1990s with the introduction of the World Wide Web.

* Only eight minutes of your life - [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hIQjrMHTv4.avi History of the Internet]
* [[Wikipedia:history of the internet|History of the Internet]] on WIkipedia

=== Registering Your Domain Names ===

The process of looking good online begins with registering your domain name(s).

I have created a [[Online:Domain Registrars|Domain Registrars reference page for you here]].

* You should really consider registering your domain name at a legitimate domain registrar and hosing at a separate company. It will provide you with much more flexibility and protection should something go wrong.
* Sending web traffic to one host, or multiple hosts and redirecting your email traffic is all done from your Domain Registrar.
* If you have an existing domain registered with another company, you can easily [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_name_registrar#Domain_name_transfer TRANSFER] it to your Domain Registrar - and you should.
* [http://www.photoswarm.com/blog/photographers-why-you-need-a-pro-domain-name/ Photographers: Why You Need a Pro Domain Name] - just ignore the photoswarm.com parts.

=== Hosting Your Sites ===

Some of you will end up using a hosted web site solution and not need to setup a dedicated web host, others will end up needing to upload your website to a dedicated host.

; Do you need a dedicated host?
: Will you be building your website yourself (HTML/CSS) and uploading it? - Yes
: Will you be using [http://indexhibit.org indexhibit] or [http://wordpress.org Wordpress] to build your website? - Yes
: Will be using a hosted solution like [http://photoshelter.com PhotoShelter], [http://squarespace.com Squarespace] or [http://cargocollective.com Cargo] to build your website? - No
: Even if it is not your main website, will you need to export galleries and post them online for friends/clients to see? - Possibly

It's important to go with a Hosting Provider that you trust, one that you can contact when you need some help.

I have created a [[Online:Hosting Providers|Hosting Providers reference page for you here]].

* My preference for all of you is to go with [http://dreamhost.net Dreamhost] over [http://godaddy.com Godaddy] for JUST the hosting part.

=== Hosting Your Email ===

Depending on the website solution and hosting solution you pick, you might need Email Hosting, or better Email Hosting.

I have created a [[Online:Email Hosting Services|Email Hosting Services reference page for you here]].

=== Introduction To Digital Portfolio Techniques ===

This week in class I walked you through a series of slide presentations highlighting the foundation techniques for this semester.

'''Highlights Include'''
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide8 Evolution of site design and technologies]
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide15 The Magic Poster theory]
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide35 Photographers should NOT have to learn code]

We also talked a little bit about Responsive Web Design
* The article that started it all: [http://alistapart.com/article/responsive-web-design Responsive Web Design] at A List Apart
* [http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/responsive-portfolios-for-inspiration/ 30 Responsive Portfolios For Your Inspiration]
* If you are interested, the best place to start is [http://www.abookapart.com/products/responsive-web-design A Book Apart: Responsive Web Design]
* Fantastic repository of responsive sites: [http://mediaqueri.es mediaqueri.es]

=== Photography Site Building (CMS) Solutions ===

There was a time where a Photographer would build (or hire somebody to build) their website from scratch. Adding and removing content from these websites would require somebody to edit the HTML and upload the changes to a web server. Successful websites are no longer built like this... Content Management Systems (CMS) have redefined how the internet works. These tools are either hosted, or need to be installed on your webserver to run.

This week I introduced the class to the concept of Content Managed Solutions. We will be spending a lot of time looking at these options.

I have created a [[Online:Site Building (CMS) Solutions|Site Building (CMS) Solutions reference page for you here]].

== Video Notes ==

Every week I will post videos from class. They are large files, usually they are broken down into smaller topics and therefore smaller in size than these.










== Files ==

[[media:Electronic_Portfolio_Summer_2018.pdf | Electronic_Portfolio_Summer_2018.pdf]]

== Assignment ==

Your assignment this week is to begin to assemble a hosting plan/situation. I am asking you to gather your information together (if you have it), and make new arrangements if you do not.

With my help, each of you need to resolve the following questions:

# Do I own an internet domain? How many? What is it (or are they)?
# Do I want to get a new internet domain? What is it (or are they)?
# Where is my website currently hosted?
# What is the username to login?
# What is the password to login?
# Have I ever logged in?
# Could I upload some files or a new site if I wanted to?
# Do I want to get a new hosting provider?
# Do I like my email address?
# Do I want to change my email address, or email provider?

Class:Digital Portfolio 2018/Week 1

2018-05-08T20:21:03Z

Matthew: /* Files */

== This Week ==

* Introductions
* Discuss Class
* Discuss Wiki
* History of the Internet
* How the internet works for us

== Notes ==

=== What the heck is a Wiki ===
Long story short: It's a fancy collaborative website that allows each user to edit the contents of any page, like [[Wikipedia:wikipedia|wikipedia]]. Therefore all of you can add or edit to these notes if you wish.

For more information, you can read about them here - [[Wikipedia:wiki|wiki]]

=== History of the Internet ===
The Internet started in the 1960s as a way for government researchers to share information. The internet that we know today started in the early 1990s with the introduction of the World Wide Web.

* Only eight minutes of your life - [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hIQjrMHTv4.avi History of the Internet]
* [[Wikipedia:history of the internet|History of the Internet]] on WIkipedia

=== Registering Your Domain Names ===

The process of looking good online begins with registering your domain name(s).

I have created a [[Online:Domain Registrars|Domain Registrars reference page for you here]].

* You should really consider registering your domain name at a legitimate domain registrar and hosing at a separate company. It will provide you with much more flexibility and protection should something go wrong.
* Sending web traffic to one host, or multiple hosts and redirecting your email traffic is all done from your Domain Registrar.
* If you have an existing domain registered with another company, you can easily [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_name_registrar#Domain_name_transfer TRANSFER] it to your Domain Registrar - and you should.
* [http://www.photoswarm.com/blog/photographers-why-you-need-a-pro-domain-name/ Photographers: Why You Need a Pro Domain Name] - just ignore the photoswarm.com parts.

=== Hosting Your Sites ===

Some of you will end up using a hosted web site solution and not need to setup a dedicated web host, others will end up needing to upload your website to a dedicated host.

; Do you need a dedicated host?
: Will you be building your website yourself (HTML/CSS) and uploading it? - Yes
: Will you be using [http://indexhibit.org indexhibit] or [http://wordpress.org Wordpress] to build your website? - Yes
: Will be using a hosted solution like [http://photoshelter.com PhotoShelter], [http://squarespace.com Squarespace] or [http://cargocollective.com Cargo] to build your website? - No
: Even if it is not your main website, will you need to export galleries and post them online for friends/clients to see? - Possibly

It's important to go with a Hosting Provider that you trust, one that you can contact when you need some help.

I have created a [[Online:Hosting Providers|Hosting Providers reference page for you here]].

* My preference for all of you is to go with [http://dreamhost.net Dreamhost] over [http://godaddy.com Godaddy] for JUST the hosting part.

=== Hosting Your Email ===

Depending on the website solution and hosting solution you pick, you might need Email Hosting, or better Email Hosting.

I have created a [[Online:Email Hosting Services|Email Hosting Services reference page for you here]].

=== Introduction To Digital Portfolio Techniques ===

This week in class I walked you through a series of slide presentations highlighting the foundation techniques for this semester.

'''Highlights Include'''
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide8 Evolution of site design and technologies]
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide15 The Magic Poster theory]
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide35 Photographers should NOT have to learn code]

We also talked a little bit about Responsive Web Design
* The article that started it all: [http://alistapart.com/article/responsive-web-design Responsive Web Design] at A List Apart
* [http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/responsive-portfolios-for-inspiration/ 30 Responsive Portfolios For Your Inspiration]
* If you are interested, the best place to start is [http://www.abookapart.com/products/responsive-web-design A Book Apart: Responsive Web Design]
* Fantastic repository of responsive sites: [http://mediaqueri.es mediaqueri.es]

=== Photography Site Building (CMS) Solutions ===

There was a time where a Photographer would build (or hire somebody to build) their website from scratch. Adding and removing content from these websites would require somebody to edit the HTML and upload the changes to a web server. Successful websites are no longer built like this... Content Management Systems (CMS) have redefined how the internet works. These tools are either hosted, or need to be installed on your webserver to run.

This week I introduced the class to the concept of Content Managed Solutions. We will be spending a lot of time looking at these options.

I have created a [[Online:Site Building (CMS) Solutions|Site Building (CMS) Solutions reference page for you here]].

== Video Notes ==

Every week I will post videos from class. They are large files, usually they are broken down into smaller topics and therefore smaller in size than these.










== Files ==

[[media:Electronic_Portfolio_Summer_2018.pdf | Electronic_Portfolio_Summer_2018.pdf]]

== Assignment ==

Your assignment this week is to begin to assemble a hosting plan/situation. I am asking you to gather your information together (if you have it), and make new arrangements if you do not.

With my help, each of you need to resolve the following questions:

# Do I own an internet domain? How many? What is it (or are they)?
# Do I want to get a new internet domain? What is it (or are they)?
# Where is my website currently hosted?
# What is the username to login?
# What is the password to login?
# Have I ever logged in?
# Could I upload some files or a new site if I wanted to?
# Do I want to get a new hosting provider?
# Do I like my email address?
# Do I want to change my email address, or email provider?

File:Electronic Portfolio Summer 2018.pdf

2018-05-08T20:20:32Z

Matthew: Your Syllabus for Summer 2018

Your Syllabus for Summer 2018

Class:Digital Portfolio 2018/Week 1

2018-05-08T20:18:22Z

Matthew: /* Video Notes */

== This Week ==

* Introductions
* Discuss Class
* Discuss Wiki
* History of the Internet
* How the internet works for us

== Notes ==

=== What the heck is a Wiki ===
Long story short: It's a fancy collaborative website that allows each user to edit the contents of any page, like [[Wikipedia:wikipedia|wikipedia]]. Therefore all of you can add or edit to these notes if you wish.

For more information, you can read about them here - [[Wikipedia:wiki|wiki]]

=== History of the Internet ===
The Internet started in the 1960s as a way for government researchers to share information. The internet that we know today started in the early 1990s with the introduction of the World Wide Web.

* Only eight minutes of your life - [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hIQjrMHTv4.avi History of the Internet]
* [[Wikipedia:history of the internet|History of the Internet]] on WIkipedia

=== Registering Your Domain Names ===

The process of looking good online begins with registering your domain name(s).

I have created a [[Online:Domain Registrars|Domain Registrars reference page for you here]].

* You should really consider registering your domain name at a legitimate domain registrar and hosing at a separate company. It will provide you with much more flexibility and protection should something go wrong.
* Sending web traffic to one host, or multiple hosts and redirecting your email traffic is all done from your Domain Registrar.
* If you have an existing domain registered with another company, you can easily [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_name_registrar#Domain_name_transfer TRANSFER] it to your Domain Registrar - and you should.
* [http://www.photoswarm.com/blog/photographers-why-you-need-a-pro-domain-name/ Photographers: Why You Need a Pro Domain Name] - just ignore the photoswarm.com parts.

=== Hosting Your Sites ===

Some of you will end up using a hosted web site solution and not need to setup a dedicated web host, others will end up needing to upload your website to a dedicated host.

; Do you need a dedicated host?
: Will you be building your website yourself (HTML/CSS) and uploading it? - Yes
: Will you be using [http://indexhibit.org indexhibit] or [http://wordpress.org Wordpress] to build your website? - Yes
: Will be using a hosted solution like [http://photoshelter.com PhotoShelter], [http://squarespace.com Squarespace] or [http://cargocollective.com Cargo] to build your website? - No
: Even if it is not your main website, will you need to export galleries and post them online for friends/clients to see? - Possibly

It's important to go with a Hosting Provider that you trust, one that you can contact when you need some help.

I have created a [[Online:Hosting Providers|Hosting Providers reference page for you here]].

* My preference for all of you is to go with [http://dreamhost.net Dreamhost] over [http://godaddy.com Godaddy] for JUST the hosting part.

=== Hosting Your Email ===

Depending on the website solution and hosting solution you pick, you might need Email Hosting, or better Email Hosting.

I have created a [[Online:Email Hosting Services|Email Hosting Services reference page for you here]].

=== Introduction To Digital Portfolio Techniques ===

This week in class I walked you through a series of slide presentations highlighting the foundation techniques for this semester.

'''Highlights Include'''
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide8 Evolution of site design and technologies]
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide15 The Magic Poster theory]
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide35 Photographers should NOT have to learn code]

We also talked a little bit about Responsive Web Design
* The article that started it all: [http://alistapart.com/article/responsive-web-design Responsive Web Design] at A List Apart
* [http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/responsive-portfolios-for-inspiration/ 30 Responsive Portfolios For Your Inspiration]
* If you are interested, the best place to start is [http://www.abookapart.com/products/responsive-web-design A Book Apart: Responsive Web Design]
* Fantastic repository of responsive sites: [http://mediaqueri.es mediaqueri.es]

=== Photography Site Building (CMS) Solutions ===

There was a time where a Photographer would build (or hire somebody to build) their website from scratch. Adding and removing content from these websites would require somebody to edit the HTML and upload the changes to a web server. Successful websites are no longer built like this... Content Management Systems (CMS) have redefined how the internet works. These tools are either hosted, or need to be installed on your webserver to run.

This week I introduced the class to the concept of Content Managed Solutions. We will be spending a lot of time looking at these options.

I have created a [[Online:Site Building (CMS) Solutions|Site Building (CMS) Solutions reference page for you here]].

== Video Notes ==

Every week I will post videos from class. They are large files, usually they are broken down into smaller topics and therefore smaller in size than these.










== Files ==

[[media:SVA-MFAI_Digital-Portfolio-CO-2017_Syllabus.pdf | SVA-MFAI_Digital-Portfolio-CO-2017_Syllabus.pdf]]

== Assignment ==

Your assignment this week is to begin to assemble a hosting plan/situation. I am asking you to gather your information together (if you have it), and make new arrangements if you do not.

With my help, each of you need to resolve the following questions:

# Do I own an internet domain? How many? What is it (or are they)?
# Do I want to get a new internet domain? What is it (or are they)?
# Where is my website currently hosted?
# What is the username to login?
# What is the password to login?
# Have I ever logged in?
# Could I upload some files or a new site if I wanted to?
# Do I want to get a new hosting provider?
# Do I like my email address?
# Do I want to change my email address, or email provider?

Class:Digital Portfolio 2018

2018-05-08T20:16:35Z

Matthew: /* Instructors */

== Overview ==

The purpose of the Digital Photography Electronic Portfolio class is to inspire and challenge you to comprehend, debate, and utilize new tools that will allow you to excel in the creation of new work and/or assist you in producing and distributing your projects and ideas online.

== Instructors ==

* [[User:Jaime|Jamie Cody Rosman]]
* email: jrosman@sva.edu

* [[User:Matthew|Matthew Richmond]]
* email: matthew@choppingblock.com

== Session Listing/Outline ==

; Week 1 - [[Class:Digital Portfolio 2018/Week 1|Web 101 Lecture]]
: (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts)

Class:Digital Portfolio 2018

2018-05-08T20:16:27Z

Matthew: /* Instructors */

== Overview ==

The purpose of the Digital Photography Electronic Portfolio class is to inspire and challenge you to comprehend, debate, and utilize new tools that will allow you to excel in the creation of new work and/or assist you in producing and distributing your projects and ideas online.

== Instructors ==

* [[User:Jaime|Jamie Cody Rosman]]
* email: jrosman@sva.edu

* [[User:Matthew|Matthew Richmond]]
* email: matthew@choppingblock.com

== Session Listing/Outline ==

; Week 1 - [[Class:Digital Portfolio 2018/Week 1|Web 101 Lecture]]
: (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts)

Class:Digital Portfolio 2018

2018-05-08T20:12:31Z

Matthew: /* Instructors */

== Overview ==

The purpose of the Digital Photography Electronic Portfolio class is to inspire and challenge you to comprehend, debate, and utilize new tools that will allow you to excel in the creation of new work and/or assist you in producing and distributing your projects and ideas online.

== Instructors ==

* [[User:Matthew|Matthew Richmond]]
* email: matthew@choppingblock.com

* [[User:Matthew|Matthew Richmond]]
* email: matthew@choppingblock.com

== Session Listing/Outline ==

; Week 1 - [[Class:Digital Portfolio 2018/Week 1|Web 101 Lecture]]
: (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts)

Class:Digital Portfolio 2018/Week 1

2018-05-08T20:11:34Z

== This Week ==

* Introductions
* Discuss Class
* Discuss Wiki
* History of the Internet
* How the internet works for us

== Notes ==

=== What the heck is a Wiki ===
Long story short: It's a fancy collaborative website that allows each user to edit the contents of any page, like [[Wikipedia:wikipedia|wikipedia]]. Therefore all of you can add or edit to these notes if you wish.

For more information, you can read about them here - [[Wikipedia:wiki|wiki]]

=== History of the Internet ===
The Internet started in the 1960s as a way for government researchers to share information. The internet that we know today started in the early 1990s with the introduction of the World Wide Web.

* Only eight minutes of your life - [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hIQjrMHTv4.avi History of the Internet]
* [[Wikipedia:history of the internet|History of the Internet]] on WIkipedia

=== Registering Your Domain Names ===

The process of looking good online begins with registering your domain name(s).

I have created a [[Online:Domain Registrars|Domain Registrars reference page for you here]].

* You should really consider registering your domain name at a legitimate domain registrar and hosing at a separate company. It will provide you with much more flexibility and protection should something go wrong.
* Sending web traffic to one host, or multiple hosts and redirecting your email traffic is all done from your Domain Registrar.
* If you have an existing domain registered with another company, you can easily [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_name_registrar#Domain_name_transfer TRANSFER] it to your Domain Registrar - and you should.
* [http://www.photoswarm.com/blog/photographers-why-you-need-a-pro-domain-name/ Photographers: Why You Need a Pro Domain Name] - just ignore the photoswarm.com parts.

=== Hosting Your Sites ===

Some of you will end up using a hosted web site solution and not need to setup a dedicated web host, others will end up needing to upload your website to a dedicated host.

; Do you need a dedicated host?
: Will you be building your website yourself (HTML/CSS) and uploading it? - Yes
: Will you be using [http://indexhibit.org indexhibit] or [http://wordpress.org Wordpress] to build your website? - Yes
: Will be using a hosted solution like [http://photoshelter.com PhotoShelter], [http://squarespace.com Squarespace] or [http://cargocollective.com Cargo] to build your website? - No
: Even if it is not your main website, will you need to export galleries and post them online for friends/clients to see? - Possibly

It's important to go with a Hosting Provider that you trust, one that you can contact when you need some help.

I have created a [[Online:Hosting Providers|Hosting Providers reference page for you here]].

* My preference for all of you is to go with [http://dreamhost.net Dreamhost] over [http://godaddy.com Godaddy] for JUST the hosting part.

=== Hosting Your Email ===

Depending on the website solution and hosting solution you pick, you might need Email Hosting, or better Email Hosting.

I have created a [[Online:Email Hosting Services|Email Hosting Services reference page for you here]].

=== Introduction To Digital Portfolio Techniques ===

This week in class I walked you through a series of slide presentations highlighting the foundation techniques for this semester.

'''Highlights Include'''
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide8 Evolution of site design and technologies]
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide15 The Magic Poster theory]
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide35 Photographers should NOT have to learn code]

We also talked a little bit about Responsive Web Design
* The article that started it all: [http://alistapart.com/article/responsive-web-design Responsive Web Design] at A List Apart
* [http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/responsive-portfolios-for-inspiration/ 30 Responsive Portfolios For Your Inspiration]
* If you are interested, the best place to start is [http://www.abookapart.com/products/responsive-web-design A Book Apart: Responsive Web Design]
* Fantastic repository of responsive sites: [http://mediaqueri.es mediaqueri.es]

=== Photography Site Building (CMS) Solutions ===

There was a time where a Photographer would build (or hire somebody to build) their website from scratch. Adding and removing content from these websites would require somebody to edit the HTML and upload the changes to a web server. Successful websites are no longer built like this... Content Management Systems (CMS) have redefined how the internet works. These tools are either hosted, or need to be installed on your webserver to run.

This week I introduced the class to the concept of Content Managed Solutions. We will be spending a lot of time looking at these options.

I have created a [[Online:Site Building (CMS) Solutions|Site Building (CMS) Solutions reference page for you here]].

== Video Notes ==

Every week I will post videos from class. They are large files, usually they are broken down into smaller topics and therefore smaller in size than these.

* [http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170510_MPS_DP_01_DnsAndDomainsEverythingYouNeedToKnow.mp4 How The Internat Works Part 1: Introduction, DNS & Domains]
* [http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170510_MPS_DP_02_settingUpRealEmailServices.mp4 How The Internat Works Part 2: Hosting Email]
* [http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170510_MPS_DP_03_introToPortfoliosForPhotographers.mp4 Intro to Portfolios for Photographers]






== Files ==

[[media:SVA-MFAI_Digital-Portfolio-CO-2017_Syllabus.pdf | SVA-MFAI_Digital-Portfolio-CO-2017_Syllabus.pdf]]

== Assignment ==

Your assignment this week is to begin to assemble a hosting plan/situation. I am asking you to gather your information together (if you have it), and make new arrangements if you do not.

With my help, each of you need to resolve the following questions:

# Do I own an internet domain? How many? What is it (or are they)?
# Do I want to get a new internet domain? What is it (or are they)?
# Where is my website currently hosted?
# What is the username to login?
# What is the password to login?
# Have I ever logged in?
# Could I upload some files or a new site if I wanted to?
# Do I want to get a new hosting provider?
# Do I like my email address?
# Do I want to change my email address, or email provider?

Class:Digital Portfolio 2018

2018-05-08T20:10:36Z

== Overview ==

The purpose of the Digital Photography Electronic Portfolio class is to inspire and challenge you to comprehend, debate, and utilize new tools that will allow you to excel in the creation of new work and/or assist you in producing and distributing your projects and ideas online.

== Instructors ==

* [[User:Matthew|Matthew Richmond]]
* email: matthew@choppingblock.com

== Session Listing/Outline ==

; Week 1 - [[Class:Digital Portfolio 2018/Week 1|Web 101 Lecture]]
: (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts)

Main Page

2018-05-08T20:09:50Z

Matthew: /* Classes */

<big>'''wiki.mpsdigitalphoto.com'''</big>
__NOTOC__
== Classes ==









===Current===
* [[Class:Digital Portfolio 2018|Digital Portfolio 2018]]
* [[Class:Digital Portfolio 2017|Digital Portfolio 2017]]

===Archive===
* [[Class:MFA Illustration 2018|MFA Illustration 2018]]

== Resources ==

HTML/CSS demo files will always be posted [https://github.com/choppingblock/html-css-demos at github.com here] 
[http://choppingblock.com/presentations/html-css-for-visual-designers-workshop HTML CSS For Visual Designers Workshop]

=== Desktop ===
* [[Desktop:Handy Utilities|Handy Utilities]]
* [[Desktop:Text Editors|Text Editors]] for HTML, CSS & JavaScript
* [[Desktop:FTP & File Transfer|FTP & File Transfer]]
=== Online ===
* [[Online:Domain Registrars|Domain Registrars]]
* [[Online:Hosting Providers|Hosting Providers]]
* [[Online:Email Hosting Services|Email Hosting Services]]
* [[Online:Site Building (CMS) Solutions|Site Building (CMS) Solutions]]
=== Tablet ===
* [[Tablet:Tablet Photography Apps & Solutions|Tablet Photography Apps & Solutions]]

=== Best Practices ===

* [[Reference:Squarespace Best Practices|Squarespace Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:PhotoShelter Best Practices|PhotoShelter Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Indexhibit Best Practices|Indexhibit Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Wordpress Best Practices|Wordpress Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:MailChimp Best Practices|MailChimp Best Practices]]

== Faculty ==

* [[User:Matthew|Matthew Richmond]]

== Getting started ==
* Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]

Main Page

2018-05-08T01:40:00Z

Matthew: /* Classes */

<big>'''wiki.mpsdigitalphoto.com'''</big>
__NOTOC__
== Classes ==









* [[Class:MFA Illustration 2018|MFA Illustration 2018]]

== Resources ==

HTML/CSS demo files will always be posted [https://github.com/choppingblock/html-css-demos at github.com here] 
[http://choppingblock.com/presentations/html-css-for-visual-designers-workshop HTML CSS For Visual Designers Workshop]

=== Desktop ===
* [[Desktop:Handy Utilities|Handy Utilities]]
* [[Desktop:Text Editors|Text Editors]] for HTML, CSS & JavaScript
* [[Desktop:FTP & File Transfer|FTP & File Transfer]]
=== Online ===
* [[Online:Domain Registrars|Domain Registrars]]
* [[Online:Hosting Providers|Hosting Providers]]
* [[Online:Email Hosting Services|Email Hosting Services]]
* [[Online:Site Building (CMS) Solutions|Site Building (CMS) Solutions]]
=== Tablet ===
* [[Tablet:Tablet Photography Apps & Solutions|Tablet Photography Apps & Solutions]]

=== Best Practices ===

* [[Reference:Squarespace Best Practices|Squarespace Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:PhotoShelter Best Practices|PhotoShelter Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Indexhibit Best Practices|Indexhibit Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Wordpress Best Practices|Wordpress Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:MailChimp Best Practices|MailChimp Best Practices]]

== Faculty ==

* [[User:Matthew|Matthew Richmond]]

== Getting started ==
* Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]

Class Archive

2018-05-08T01:39:38Z

Matthew:

'''Archive of past semesters'''

* [[Class:Digital Portfolio 2013|Digital Portfolio 2013]]
* [[Class:Digital Portfolio 2014|Digital Portfolio 2014]]
* [[Class:Digital Portfolio 2015|Digital Portfolio 2015]]
* [[Class:Digital Portfolio 2016|Digital Portfolio 2016]]
* [[Class:Digital Portfolio 2017|Digital Portfolio 2017]]

Class Archive

2018-05-08T00:47:34Z

Matthew: Created page with "'''Archive of past semesters''' Digital Portfolio 2013 Digital Portfolio 2014 [[Class:Digital Portfolio 2015..."

'''Archive of past semesters'''

[[Class:Digital Portfolio 2013|Digital Portfolio 2013]]
[[Class:Digital Portfolio 2014|Digital Portfolio 2014]]
[[Class:Digital Portfolio 2015|Digital Portfolio 2015]]
[[Class:Digital Portfolio 2016|Digital Portfolio 2016]]
[[Class:Digital Portfolio 2017|Digital Portfolio 2017]]

Main Page

2018-05-08T00:41:49Z

Matthew: /* Classes */

<big>'''wiki.mpsdigitalphoto.com'''</big>
__NOTOC__
== Classes ==







[[Class Archive|Class Archive]]

* [[Class:MFA Illustration 2018|MFA Illustration 2018]]

== Resources ==

HTML/CSS demo files will always be posted [https://github.com/choppingblock/html-css-demos at github.com here] 
[http://choppingblock.com/presentations/html-css-for-visual-designers-workshop HTML CSS For Visual Designers Workshop]

=== Desktop ===
* [[Desktop:Handy Utilities|Handy Utilities]]
* [[Desktop:Text Editors|Text Editors]] for HTML, CSS & JavaScript
* [[Desktop:FTP & File Transfer|FTP & File Transfer]]
=== Online ===
* [[Online:Domain Registrars|Domain Registrars]]
* [[Online:Hosting Providers|Hosting Providers]]
* [[Online:Email Hosting Services|Email Hosting Services]]
* [[Online:Site Building (CMS) Solutions|Site Building (CMS) Solutions]]
=== Tablet ===
* [[Tablet:Tablet Photography Apps & Solutions|Tablet Photography Apps & Solutions]]

=== Best Practices ===

* [[Reference:Squarespace Best Practices|Squarespace Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:PhotoShelter Best Practices|PhotoShelter Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Indexhibit Best Practices|Indexhibit Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:Wordpress Best Practices|Wordpress Best Practices]]
* [[Reference:MailChimp Best Practices|MailChimp Best Practices]]

== Faculty ==

* [[User:Matthew|Matthew Richmond]]

== Getting started ==
* Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]

Class:MFA Illustration 2018/Week 2

2018-03-14T15:35:14Z

Matthew: /* Assignment */

== First Week ==

* Discuss Wiki
* History of the Internet
* How the internet works for us

== This Week ==

* Review First Week & your email/domain questions
* The "size" of the internet
* Image Optimization

== Open Questions ==

== Notes ==

=== Review Illustration Inspirational Website Submissions ===

* [https://pinboard.in/search/u:choppingblock?query=illustration+portfolio Matthew's pinboard list of the illustration portfolio websites]

=== The "size" of the web ===

* [http://sebastien-gabriel.com/designers-guide-to-dpi/ Screen Designers Guide to DPI]
* [http://alistapart.com/article/responsive-images-in-practice A List Apart: Responsive Images in Practice]

==== Image Sizes Today ====

; Small - 800px wide
; Medium - 1200px - 1600px wide
; Large - 1800px wide and up

* [http://sebastien-gabriel.com/designers-guide-to-dpi/ Screen Designers Guide to DPI]
* [http://alistapart.com/article/responsive-images-in-practice A List Apart: Responsive Images in Practice]

=== Optimizing Images for The Web ===

Last semester we covered many aspects/techniques related to optimizing your images for the web.
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_file_formats Image Format Reference]
* There is a tool called [http://imageoptim.com Imageoptim] for further compressing your images

=== Hosting Your Email ===

Depending on the website solution and hosting solution you pick, you might need Email Hosting, or better Email Hosting.

I have created a [[Online:Email Hosting Services|Email Hosting Services reference page for you here]].

=== Introduction To Digital Portfolio Techniques ===

This week in class I walked you through a series of slide presentations highlighting the foundation techniques for this semester.

'''Highlights Include'''
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide8 Evolution of site design and technologies]
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide15 The Magic Poster theory]
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide35 Illustrators should NOT have to learn code]

We also talked a little bit about Responsive Web Design
* The article that started it all: [http://alistapart.com/article/responsive-web-design Responsive Web Design] at A List Apart
* [http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/responsive-portfolios-for-inspiration/ 30 Responsive Portfolios For Your Inspiration]
* If you are interested, the best place to start is [http://www.abookapart.com/products/responsive-web-design A Book Apart: Responsive Web Design]
* Fantastic repository of responsive sites: [http://mediaqueri.es mediaqueri.es]

=== Hosting Your Sites ===

Some of you will end up using a hosted web site solution and not need to setup a dedicated web host, others will end up needing to upload your website to a dedicated host.

; Do you need a dedicated host?
: Will you be building your website yourself (HTML/CSS) and uploading it? - Yes
: Will you be using [http://indexhibit.org indexhibit] or [http://wordpress.org Wordpress] to build your website? - Yes
: Will be using a hosted solution like [http://squarespace.com Squarespace] or [http://cargocollective.com Cargo] to build your website? - No
: Even if it is not your main website, will you need to export galleries and post them online for friends/clients to see? - Possibly

It's important to go with a Hosting Provider that you trust, one that you can contact when you need some help.

I have created a [[Online:Hosting Providers|Hosting Providers reference page for you here]].

* My preference for all of you is to go with [http://dreamhost.net Dreamhost] over [http://godaddy.com Godaddy] for JUST the hosting part.

=== Illustration Site Building (CMS) Solutions ===

There was a time where a Illustrator would build (or hire somebody to build) their website from scratch. Adding and removing content from these websites would require somebody to edit the HTML and upload the changes to a web server. Successful websites are no longer built like this... Content Management Systems (CMS) have redefined how the internet works. These tools are either hosted, or need to be installed on your webserver to run.

This week I introduced the class to the concept of Content Managed Solutions. We will be spending a lot of time looking at these options.

I have created a [[Online:Site Building (CMS) Solutions|Site Building (CMS) Solutions reference page for you here]].

== Video Notes ==

*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20180312_MFAI_01_KyleBrushInPhotoshopSketchRefresher.sketchup.mp4 Refresher on setting up Kyle's brushes in Photoshop and Adobe Sketch]
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20180312_MFAI_02_settingUpGsuiteEmailAndGodaddyDomain.sketchup.mp4 Setting up a domain at Godaddy and linking gSuite email]
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20180312_MFAI_03_IllustrationWebsitesOverviewAndAssignmant.sketchup.mp4 Illustration website overview and 1st assignment]





== Assignment ==











Be prepared next Monday to share show TWO totally seperate website explorations using TWO different website tools (Squarespace, Cargo, Adobe Portfolio, etc..!
* At least 20 images
* Explore the navigation, project hierachy & how you present your contact info
* Your new website should match your new visual design and branding

Class:MFA Illustration 2018/Week 2

2018-03-14T15:17:44Z

Matthew:

Class:MFA Illustration 2018/Week 2

2018-03-14T04:50:19Z

Matthew: /* Video Notes */

Class:MFA Illustration 2018/Week 2

2018-03-14T04:49:54Z

Matthew: /* Video Notes */

== First Week ==

* Discuss Wiki
* History of the Internet
* How the internet works for us

== This Week ==

* Review First Week & your email/domain questions
* The "size" of the internet
* Image Optimization

== Open Questions ==

== Notes ==

=== Review Illustration Inspirational Website Submissions ===

* [https://pinboard.in/search/u:choppingblock?query=illustration+portfolio Matthew's pinboard list of the illustration portfolio websites]

=== The "size" of the web ===

* [http://sebastien-gabriel.com/designers-guide-to-dpi/ Screen Designers Guide to DPI]
* [http://alistapart.com/article/responsive-images-in-practice A List Apart: Responsive Images in Practice]

==== Image Sizes Today ====

; Small - 800px wide
; Medium - 1200px - 1600px wide
; Large - 1800px wide and up

* [http://sebastien-gabriel.com/designers-guide-to-dpi/ Screen Designers Guide to DPI]
* [http://alistapart.com/article/responsive-images-in-practice A List Apart: Responsive Images in Practice]

=== Optimizing Images for The Web ===

Last semester we covered many aspects/techniques related to optimizing your images for the web.
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_file_formats Image Format Reference]
* There is a tool called [http://imageoptim.com Imageoptim] for further compressing your images

=== Hosting Your Email ===

Depending on the website solution and hosting solution you pick, you might need Email Hosting, or better Email Hosting.

I have created a [[Online:Email Hosting Services|Email Hosting Services reference page for you here]].

=== Introduction To Digital Portfolio Techniques ===

This week in class I walked you through a series of slide presentations highlighting the foundation techniques for this semester.

'''Highlights Include'''
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide8 Evolution of site design and technologies]
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide15 The Magic Poster theory]
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide35 Illustrators should NOT have to learn code]

We also talked a little bit about Responsive Web Design
* The article that started it all: [http://alistapart.com/article/responsive-web-design Responsive Web Design] at A List Apart
* [http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/responsive-portfolios-for-inspiration/ 30 Responsive Portfolios For Your Inspiration]
* If you are interested, the best place to start is [http://www.abookapart.com/products/responsive-web-design A Book Apart: Responsive Web Design]
* Fantastic repository of responsive sites: [http://mediaqueri.es mediaqueri.es]

=== Hosting Your Sites ===

Some of you will end up using a hosted web site solution and not need to setup a dedicated web host, others will end up needing to upload your website to a dedicated host.

; Do you need a dedicated host?
: Will you be building your website yourself (HTML/CSS) and uploading it? - Yes
: Will you be using [http://indexhibit.org indexhibit] or [http://wordpress.org Wordpress] to build your website? - Yes
: Will be using a hosted solution like [http://squarespace.com Squarespace] or [http://cargocollective.com Cargo] to build your website? - No
: Even if it is not your main website, will you need to export galleries and post them online for friends/clients to see? - Possibly

It's important to go with a Hosting Provider that you trust, one that you can contact when you need some help.

I have created a [[Online:Hosting Providers|Hosting Providers reference page for you here]].

* My preference for all of you is to go with [http://dreamhost.net Dreamhost] over [http://godaddy.com Godaddy] for JUST the hosting part.

=== Illustration Site Building (CMS) Solutions ===

There was a time where a Illustrator would build (or hire somebody to build) their website from scratch. Adding and removing content from these websites would require somebody to edit the HTML and upload the changes to a web server. Successful websites are no longer built like this... Content Management Systems (CMS) have redefined how the internet works. These tools are either hosted, or need to be installed on your webserver to run.

This week I introduced the class to the concept of Content Managed Solutions. We will be spending a lot of time looking at these options.

I have created a [[Online:Site Building (CMS) Solutions|Site Building (CMS) Solutions reference page for you here]].

== Video Notes ==









== Assignment ==

Class:MFA Illustration 2018/Week 2

2018-03-12T13:15:39Z

Matthew: /* Review Illustration Inspirational Website Submissions */

== First Week ==

* Discuss Wiki
* History of the Internet
* How the internet works for us

== This Week ==

* Review First Week & your email/domain questions
* The "size" of the internet
* Image Optimization

== Open Questions ==

== Notes ==

=== Review Illustration Inspirational Website Submissions ===

* [https://pinboard.in/search/u:choppingblock?query=illustration+portfolio Matthew's pinboard list of the illustration portfolio websites]

=== The "size" of the web ===

* [http://sebastien-gabriel.com/designers-guide-to-dpi/ Screen Designers Guide to DPI]
* [http://alistapart.com/article/responsive-images-in-practice A List Apart: Responsive Images in Practice]

==== Image Sizes Today ====

; Small - 800px wide
; Medium - 1200px - 1600px wide
; Large - 1800px wide and up

* [http://sebastien-gabriel.com/designers-guide-to-dpi/ Screen Designers Guide to DPI]
* [http://alistapart.com/article/responsive-images-in-practice A List Apart: Responsive Images in Practice]

=== Optimizing Images for The Web ===

Last semester we covered many aspects/techniques related to optimizing your images for the web.
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_file_formats Image Format Reference]
* There is a tool called [http://imageoptim.com Imageoptim] for further compressing your images

=== Hosting Your Email ===

Depending on the website solution and hosting solution you pick, you might need Email Hosting, or better Email Hosting.

I have created a [[Online:Email Hosting Services|Email Hosting Services reference page for you here]].

=== Introduction To Digital Portfolio Techniques ===

This week in class I walked you through a series of slide presentations highlighting the foundation techniques for this semester.

'''Highlights Include'''
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide8 Evolution of site design and technologies]
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide15 The Magic Poster theory]
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide35 Illustrators should NOT have to learn code]

We also talked a little bit about Responsive Web Design
* The article that started it all: [http://alistapart.com/article/responsive-web-design Responsive Web Design] at A List Apart
* [http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/responsive-portfolios-for-inspiration/ 30 Responsive Portfolios For Your Inspiration]
* If you are interested, the best place to start is [http://www.abookapart.com/products/responsive-web-design A Book Apart: Responsive Web Design]
* Fantastic repository of responsive sites: [http://mediaqueri.es mediaqueri.es]

=== Hosting Your Sites ===

Some of you will end up using a hosted web site solution and not need to setup a dedicated web host, others will end up needing to upload your website to a dedicated host.

; Do you need a dedicated host?
: Will you be building your website yourself (HTML/CSS) and uploading it? - Yes
: Will you be using [http://indexhibit.org indexhibit] or [http://wordpress.org Wordpress] to build your website? - Yes
: Will be using a hosted solution like [http://squarespace.com Squarespace] or [http://cargocollective.com Cargo] to build your website? - No
: Even if it is not your main website, will you need to export galleries and post them online for friends/clients to see? - Possibly

It's important to go with a Hosting Provider that you trust, one that you can contact when you need some help.

I have created a [[Online:Hosting Providers|Hosting Providers reference page for you here]].

* My preference for all of you is to go with [http://dreamhost.net Dreamhost] over [http://godaddy.com Godaddy] for JUST the hosting part.

=== Illustration Site Building (CMS) Solutions ===

There was a time where a Illustrator would build (or hire somebody to build) their website from scratch. Adding and removing content from these websites would require somebody to edit the HTML and upload the changes to a web server. Successful websites are no longer built like this... Content Management Systems (CMS) have redefined how the internet works. These tools are either hosted, or need to be installed on your webserver to run.

This week I introduced the class to the concept of Content Managed Solutions. We will be spending a lot of time looking at these options.

I have created a [[Online:Site Building (CMS) Solutions|Site Building (CMS) Solutions reference page for you here]].

== Video Notes ==





== Assignment ==

Class:MFA Illustration 2018/Week 2

2018-03-12T05:19:38Z

Matthew:

== First Week ==

* Discuss Wiki
* History of the Internet
* How the internet works for us

== This Week ==

* Review First Week & your email/domain questions
* The "size" of the internet
* Image Optimization

== Open Questions ==

== Notes ==

=== Review Illustration Inspirational Website Submissions ===

* [http://pinboard.in/search/u:choppingblock?query=mps-dp Matthew's pinboard list of the photo websites the class shared]

=== The "size" of the web ===

* [http://sebastien-gabriel.com/designers-guide-to-dpi/ Screen Designers Guide to DPI]
* [http://alistapart.com/article/responsive-images-in-practice A List Apart: Responsive Images in Practice]

==== Image Sizes Today ====

; Small - 800px wide
; Medium - 1200px - 1600px wide
; Large - 1800px wide and up

* [http://sebastien-gabriel.com/designers-guide-to-dpi/ Screen Designers Guide to DPI]
* [http://alistapart.com/article/responsive-images-in-practice A List Apart: Responsive Images in Practice]

=== Optimizing Images for The Web ===

Last semester we covered many aspects/techniques related to optimizing your images for the web.
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_file_formats Image Format Reference]
* There is a tool called [http://imageoptim.com Imageoptim] for further compressing your images

=== Hosting Your Email ===

Depending on the website solution and hosting solution you pick, you might need Email Hosting, or better Email Hosting.

I have created a [[Online:Email Hosting Services|Email Hosting Services reference page for you here]].

=== Introduction To Digital Portfolio Techniques ===

This week in class I walked you through a series of slide presentations highlighting the foundation techniques for this semester.

'''Highlights Include'''
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide8 Evolution of site design and technologies]
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide15 The Magic Poster theory]
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide35 Illustrators should NOT have to learn code]

We also talked a little bit about Responsive Web Design
* The article that started it all: [http://alistapart.com/article/responsive-web-design Responsive Web Design] at A List Apart
* [http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/responsive-portfolios-for-inspiration/ 30 Responsive Portfolios For Your Inspiration]
* If you are interested, the best place to start is [http://www.abookapart.com/products/responsive-web-design A Book Apart: Responsive Web Design]
* Fantastic repository of responsive sites: [http://mediaqueri.es mediaqueri.es]

=== Hosting Your Sites ===

Some of you will end up using a hosted web site solution and not need to setup a dedicated web host, others will end up needing to upload your website to a dedicated host.

; Do you need a dedicated host?
: Will you be building your website yourself (HTML/CSS) and uploading it? - Yes
: Will you be using [http://indexhibit.org indexhibit] or [http://wordpress.org Wordpress] to build your website? - Yes
: Will be using a hosted solution like [http://squarespace.com Squarespace] or [http://cargocollective.com Cargo] to build your website? - No
: Even if it is not your main website, will you need to export galleries and post them online for friends/clients to see? - Possibly

It's important to go with a Hosting Provider that you trust, one that you can contact when you need some help.

I have created a [[Online:Hosting Providers|Hosting Providers reference page for you here]].

* My preference for all of you is to go with [http://dreamhost.net Dreamhost] over [http://godaddy.com Godaddy] for JUST the hosting part.

=== Illustration Site Building (CMS) Solutions ===

There was a time where a Illustrator would build (or hire somebody to build) their website from scratch. Adding and removing content from these websites would require somebody to edit the HTML and upload the changes to a web server. Successful websites are no longer built like this... Content Management Systems (CMS) have redefined how the internet works. These tools are either hosted, or need to be installed on your webserver to run.

This week I introduced the class to the concept of Content Managed Solutions. We will be spending a lot of time looking at these options.

I have created a [[Online:Site Building (CMS) Solutions|Site Building (CMS) Solutions reference page for you here]].

== Video Notes ==





== Assignment ==

Class:MFA Illustration 2018/Week 2

2018-03-12T05:15:56Z

Matthew:

== First Week ==

* Discuss Wiki
* History of the Internet
* How the internet works for us

== This Week ==

* Review First Week & your email/domain questions
* The "size" of the internet
* Image Optimization

== Open Questions ==

== Notes ==

=== Review Illustration Inspirational Website Submissions ===

* [http://pinboard.in/search/u:choppingblock?query=mps-dp Matthew's pinboard list of the photo websites the class shared]

=== The "size" of the web ===

* [http://sebastien-gabriel.com/designers-guide-to-dpi/ Screen Designers Guide to DPI]
* [http://alistapart.com/article/responsive-images-in-practice A List Apart: Responsive Images in Practice]

==== Image Sizes Today ====

; Small - 800px wide
; Medium - 1200px - 1600px wide
; Large - 1800px wide and up

* [http://sebastien-gabriel.com/designers-guide-to-dpi/ Screen Designers Guide to DPI]
* [http://alistapart.com/article/responsive-images-in-practice A List Apart: Responsive Images in Practice]

=== Optimizing Images for The Web ===

Last semester we covered many aspects/techniques related to optimizing your images for the web.
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_file_formats Image Format Reference]
* There is a tool called [http://imageoptim.com Imageoptim] for further compressing your images

=== Hosting Your Email ===

Depending on the website solution and hosting solution you pick, you might need Email Hosting, or better Email Hosting.

I have created a [[Online:Email Hosting Services|Email Hosting Services reference page for you here]].

=== Introduction To Digital Portfolio Techniques ===

This week in class I walked you through a series of slide presentations highlighting the foundation techniques for this semester.

'''Highlights Include'''
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide8 Evolution of site design and technologies]
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide15 The Magic Poster theory]
* [http://choppingblock.com/presentations/evolving-web-trends/#slide35 Photographers should NOT have to learn code]

We also talked a little bit about Responsive Web Design
* The article that started it all: [http://alistapart.com/article/responsive-web-design Responsive Web Design] at A List Apart
* [http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/responsive-portfolios-for-inspiration/ 30 Responsive Portfolios For Your Inspiration]
* If you are interested, the best place to start is [http://www.abookapart.com/products/responsive-web-design A Book Apart: Responsive Web Design]
* Fantastic repository of responsive sites: [http://mediaqueri.es mediaqueri.es]

=== Hosting Your Sites ===

Some of you will end up using a hosted web site solution and not need to setup a dedicated web host, others will end up needing to upload your website to a dedicated host.

; Do you need a dedicated host?
: Will you be building your website yourself (HTML/CSS) and uploading it? - Yes
: Will you be using [http://indexhibit.org indexhibit] or [http://wordpress.org Wordpress] to build your website? - Yes
: Will be using a hosted solution like [http://photoshelter.com PhotoShelter], [http://squarespace.com Squarespace] or [http://cargocollective.com Cargo] to build your website? - No
: Even if it is not your main website, will you need to export galleries and post them online for friends/clients to see? - Possibly

It's important to go with a Hosting Provider that you trust, one that you can contact when you need some help.

I have created a [[Online:Hosting Providers|Hosting Providers reference page for you here]].

* My preference for all of you is to go with [http://dreamhost.net Dreamhost] over [http://godaddy.com Godaddy] for JUST the hosting part.

=== Photography Site Building (CMS) Solutions ===

There was a time where a Photographer would build (or hire somebody to build) their website from scratch. Adding and removing content from these websites would require somebody to edit the HTML and upload the changes to a web server. Successful websites are no longer built like this... Content Management Systems (CMS) have redefined how the internet works. These tools are either hosted, or need to be installed on your webserver to run.

This week I introduced the class to the concept of Content Managed Solutions. We will be spending a lot of time looking at these options.

I have created a [[Online:Site Building (CMS) Solutions|Site Building (CMS) Solutions reference page for you here]].

== Video Notes ==





== Assignment ==

Simple assignment this week:
* Use the techniques shown in class to bring in 10 compressed photos next week (05/31)
** Watch the video above for a refresher
** Name your files responsibly

I have created a Dropbox folder for the class. It's an easy way to collect/organize projects and assignments. If you do not want the folder on your hard drive taking up space you don't have to sync it to your drive, you can use the selective sync settings to disable it and just use the web interface.

Please keep reviewing options/working your web sites.