How to work with images - Revision history

Ivan at 13:48, 3 June 2016

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	Photographs can illuminate a story, but also present risks for information they may inadvertently provide about the location and identities of those in the photographs. This guide addresses these questions of safety, security and ensuring anonymity.		Photographs can illuminate a story, but also present risks for information they may inadvertently provide about the location and identities of those in the photographs. This guide addresses these questions of safety, security and ensuring anonymity.



	== '''Overview''' ==		== '''Overview''' ==
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	If you have done an interview and the interviewee wants to remain anonymous, you could take photos of hands, a silhouette or other means that protect their identity. Check out the resources at gbv.witness.org for ideas and suggestions.		If you have done an interview and the interviewee wants to remain anonymous, you could take photos of hands, a silhouette or other means that protect their identity. Check out the resources at gbv.witness.org for ideas and suggestions.



	== '''Checklist''' ==		== '''Checklist''' ==
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	5. Make sure that the image in in the right format before uploading.		5. Make sure that the image in in the right format before uploading.


	== '''Technical tips for using the picture in GenderIT.org''' ==		== '''Technical tips for using the picture in GenderIT.org''' ==

Lori at 00:22, 18 May 2016

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	A really beautiful online guide to portrait photography is available [https://archive.org/details/The_Perfect_Portrait_Guide_How_to_Photograph_People here]. This is really practical for taking one-on-one shots, less practical in the chaotic atmosphere of a conference.		A really beautiful online guide to portrait photography is available [https://archive.org/details/The_Perfect_Portrait_Guide_How_to_Photograph_People here]. This is really practical for taking one-on-one shots, less practical in the chaotic atmosphere of a conference.

	Perhaps more practical tips for the type of photographs you might be taking if you go to a conference or event can be found [https://photography.tutsplus.com/categories/photojournalism here]		Perhaps more practical tips for the type of photographs you might be taking if you go to a conference or event can be found [https://photography.tutsplus.com/categories/photojournalism here].

	== '''Technical tools''' ==		== '''Technical tools''' ==

Lori at 00:21, 18 May 2016

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Admin: Admin moved page How to work with photographs to How to work with images

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Admin moved page How to work with photographs to How to work with images

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Technical tips for using the picture in GenderIT.org

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	1. Please make sure the file size does not exceed the 25 MB. If this is the case, you can easily reduce the size by using ~~this online tool:~~ http://www.webresizer.com/resizer/ You can also crop them if you need to.		1. Please make sure the file size does not exceed the 25 MB. If this is the case, you can easily reduce the size by using an [http://www.webresizer.com/resizer/ online tool] You can also crop them if you need to.

	2. Allowed file extensions are ''png gif jpg jpeg''		2. Allowed file extensions are ''png gif jpg jpeg''

	3. On the HOW to upload them, please refer yourself to the technical guide about how to upload content in GenderIT.org.		3. On the HOW to upload them, please refer yourself to the technical guide about how to upload content in GenderIT.org.

Tarryn: /* Checklist */

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Checklist

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	2. Get the permission of everyone you photograph to use their pictures. Explain the context of the site and if possible, the context of the story.		2. Get the permission of everyone you photograph to use their pictures. Explain the context of the site and if possible, the context of the story.

	3. Before taking the shot, check the lighting, check that everything is to scale (see http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/force-perspective-photos/).		3. Before taking the shot, check the lighting, check that everything is to scale (see [http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/force-perspective-photos/ HongKiat]).

	4. If the photo is taken with a smart device, make sure you strip identifying data from the shot.		4. If the photo is taken with a smart device, make sure you strip identifying data from the shot.

	5. Make sure that the image in in the right format before uploading.		5. Make sure that the image in in the right format before uploading.



	== '''Technical tips for using the picture in GenderIT.org''' ==		== '''Technical tips for using the picture in GenderIT.org''' ==

Tarryn: /* Technical tools */

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Technical tools

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	Obviously, you'll need a camera. The quality of most point-and-shoot cameras is usually sufficient for the website.		Obviously, you'll need a camera. The quality of most point-and-shoot cameras is usually sufficient for the website.

	However, you may need to change the quality or otherwise edit your photo. An ~~open source alternative to Photoshop is available at~~ http://www.gimp.org/, which has tutorials on the same site.		However, you may need to change the quality or otherwise edit your photo. An [http://www.gimp.org/ open source alternative] to Photoshop is available, which has tutorials on the same site.

	If you're taking photos with your phone, make sure you use the [https://guardianproject.info/apps/obscuracam/ ObscuraCam app] to protect the identity of those whose pictures you take. This free app removes location and other identifying material from the photos.		If you're taking photos with your phone, make sure you use the [https://guardianproject.info/apps/obscuracam/ ObscuraCam app] to protect the identity of those whose pictures you take. This free app removes location and other identifying material from the photos.

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Technical tools

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	However, you may need to change the quality or otherwise edit your photo. An open source alternative to Photoshop is available at http://www.gimp.org/, which has tutorials on the same site.		However, you may need to change the quality or otherwise edit your photo. An open source alternative to Photoshop is available at http://www.gimp.org/, which has tutorials on the same site.

	If you're taking photos with your phone, make sure you use the ObscuraCam app to protect the identity of those whose pictures you take. This app removes location and other identifying material from the photos. ~~Available free at https://guardianproject.info/apps/obscuracam/.~~		If you're taking photos with your phone, make sure you use the [https://guardianproject.info/apps/obscuracam/ ObscuraCam app] to protect the identity of those whose pictures you take. This free app removes location and other identifying material from the photos.



	== '''Methods''' ==		== '''Methods''' ==

Tarryn: /* Overview */

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Overview

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	If you're looking for a fairly simple how-to for digital photography, ~~take~~ a look at http://photo.net/equipment/digital/basics/. It includes information on choosing a camera, as well as guiding readers through the vocabulary of a digital camera.		If you're looking for a fairly simple how-to for digital photography, have a look at [http://photo.net/equipment/digital/basics/ this]. It includes information on choosing a camera, as well as guiding readers through the vocabulary of a digital camera.

	A really beautiful online guide to portrait photography is available at https://archive.org/details/The_Perfect_Portrait_Guide_How_to_Photograph_People. This is really practical for taking one-on-one shots, less practical in the chaotic atmosphere of a conference.

	~~Perhaps more practical tips for the type of photographs you might be taking if you go to a conference or event are available [http://photography.tutsplus.com/series/photojournalism—photo-8677 here]~~

			A really beautiful online guide to portrait photography is available [https://archive.org/details/The_Perfect_Portrait_Guide_How_to_Photograph_People here]. This is really practical for taking one-on-one shots, less practical in the chaotic atmosphere of a conference.

			Perhaps more practical tips for the type of photographs you might be taking if you go to a conference or event can be found [http://photography.tutsplus.com/series/photojournalism—photo-8677 here]

	== '''Technical tools''' ==		== '''Technical tools''' ==

Flavia at 12:01, 20 May 2015

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	'''Introduction'''		[[File:photo.jpg\|thumb\|200px]]
			== '''Introduction''' ==


	Photographs can illuminate a story, but also present risks for information they may inadvertently provide about the location and identities of those in the photographs. This guide addresses these questions of safety, security and ensuring anonymity.		Photographs can illuminate a story, but also present risks for information they may inadvertently provide about the location and identities of those in the photographs. This guide addresses these questions of safety, security and ensuring anonymity.


	'''Overview'''
			== '''Overview''' ==


	If you're looking for a fairly simple how-to for digital photography, take a look at http://photo.net/equipment/digital/basics/. It includes information on choosing a camera, as well as guiding readers through the vocabulary of a digital camera.		If you're looking for a fairly simple how-to for digital photography, take a look at http://photo.net/equipment/digital/basics/. It includes information on choosing a camera, as well as guiding readers through the vocabulary of a digital camera.
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	'''Technical tools'''
			== '''Technical tools''' ==


	Obviously, you'll need a camera. The quality of most point-and-shoot cameras is usually sufficient for the website.		Obviously, you'll need a camera. The quality of most point-and-shoot cameras is usually sufficient for the website.
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	'''Methods'''
			== '''Methods''' ==


	Aside from the technical tips covered above, as always make sure that you respect people's privacy. At conferences, ensure that those in photographs are happy with the image being made public – in many conferences people may wear some form of identification to show that they don't want their photographs taken. It is vital that this is respected. If you aren't sure, or don't get to ask, don't upload the shot – or anonymise their picture (see the link to ObscuraCam above).		Aside from the technical tips covered above, as always make sure that you respect people's privacy. At conferences, ensure that those in photographs are happy with the image being made public – in many conferences people may wear some form of identification to show that they don't want their photographs taken. It is vital that this is respected. If you aren't sure, or don't get to ask, don't upload the shot – or anonymise their picture (see the link to ObscuraCam above).
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	'''Checklist'''
			== '''Checklist''' ==


	1. Before going out, make sure you have spare batteries and a notepad (and a camera!).		1. Before going out, make sure you have spare batteries and a notepad (and a camera!).
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	'''Technical tips for using the picture in GenderIT.org'''
			== '''Technical tips for using the picture in GenderIT.org''' ==


	1. Please make sure the file size does not exceed the 25 MB. If this is the case, you can easily reduce the size by using this online tool: http://www.webresizer.com/resizer/ You can also crop them if you need to.		1. Please make sure the file size does not exceed the 25 MB. If this is the case, you can easily reduce the size by using this online tool: http://www.webresizer.com/resizer/ You can also crop them if you need to.

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	A really beautiful online guide to portrait photography is available [https://archive.org/details/The_Perfect_Portrait_Guide_How_to_Photograph_People here]. This is really practical for taking one-on-one shots, less practical in the chaotic atmosphere of a conference.		A really beautiful online guide to portrait photography is available [https://archive.org/details/The_Perfect_Portrait_Guide_How_to_Photograph_People here]. This is really practical for taking one-on-one shots, less practical in the chaotic atmosphere of a conference.

	Perhaps more practical tips for the type of photographs you might be taking if you go to a conference or event can be found [~~http~~://photography.tutsplus.com/~~series~~/~~photojournalism—photo-8677~~ here]		Perhaps more practical tips for the type of photographs you might be taking if you go to a conference or event can be found [https://photography.tutsplus.com/categories/photojournalism here]

	== '''Technical tools''' ==		== '''Technical tools''' ==
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	Aside from the technical tips covered above, as always make sure that you respect people's privacy. At conferences, ensure that those in photographs are happy with the image being made public – in many conferences people may wear some form of identification to show that they don't want their photographs taken. It is vital that this is respected. If you aren't sure, or don't get to ask, don't upload the shot – or anonymise their picture (see the link to ObscuraCam above).		Aside from the technical tips covered above, as always make sure that you respect people's privacy. At conferences, ensure that those in photographs are happy with the image being made public – in many conferences people may wear some form of identification to show that they don't want their photographs taken. It is vital that this is respected. If you aren't sure, or don't get to ask, don't upload the shot – or anonymise their picture (see the link to ObscuraCam above).

	If you have done an interview and the interviewee wants to remain anonymous, you could take photos of hands, a ~~sillhouette~~ or other means that protect their identity. Check out the resources at gbv.witness.org for ideas and suggestions.		If you have done an interview and the interviewee wants to remain anonymous, you could take photos of hands, a silhouette or other means that protect their identity. Check out the resources at gbv.witness.org for ideas and suggestions.


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	2. Get the permission of everyone you photograph to use their pictures. Explain the context of the site and if possible, the context of the story.		2. Get the permission of everyone you photograph to use their pictures. Explain the context of the site and if possible, the context of the story.

	3. Before taking the shot, check the lighting, check that everything is to scale (see [http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/force-perspective-photos/ HongKiat]).		3. Before taking the shot, check the lighting, and check that everything is to scale (see [http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/force-perspective-photos/ HongKiat]).

	4. If the photo is taken with a smart device, make sure you strip identifying data from the shot.		4. If the photo is taken with a smart device, make sure you strip identifying data from the shot.

	5. Make sure that the image in in the right format before uploading.		5. Make sure that the image in in the right format before uploading.


	== '''Technical tips for using the picture in GenderIT.org''' ==		== '''Technical tips for using the picture in GenderIT.org''' ==


	1. Please make sure the file size does not exceed ~~the~~ 25 MB. If this is the case, you can easily reduce the size by using an [http://www.webresizer.com/resizer/ online tool] You can also crop ~~them~~ if you need to.		1. Please make sure the file size does not exceed 25 MB. If this is the case, you can easily reduce the size by using an [http://www.webresizer.com/resizer/ online tool]. You can also crop the photo if you need to.

	2. Allowed file extensions are ''png gif jpg jpeg''		2. Allowed file extensions are ''png gif jpg jpeg''

	3. On the HOW to upload them, please refer ~~yourself~~ to the technical guide about how to upload content in GenderIT.org.		3. On the HOW to upload them, please refer to the technical guide about how to upload content in GenderIT.org.