CAPIC NATIONAL NEWS

From mid-December on, there is a change in lighting conditions. In spite of shorter days, reflection off snow intensifies the light, and this serves rather as a renewed inspiration to those who create images. This may explain at least in part the motivation for an annual progress report.

Looking back, therefore, here are some of the significant events:

Plus/No Uncertain Terms succeeded in bringing together content producers from several regions of the country to join with representatives of the market in order to tackle the complex issue of intellectual property rights.

RODEO, the first CAPIC competition for students, resulted in an additional 150 student members as well as several links to new sponsors. Xpose returned in its 2009 version and showcased CAPIC talent on the walls of Wychwood Barns.

CAPIC was a strong presence at consultations organized by Industry Canada. A new team of professionals was put in place to administer the affairs of the association.

CAPIC received $25,000 in December after the ruling was handed down in the Robertson vs Thompson class action lawsuit. Members also benefited from several dozen educational, creative, and social events throughout the country.

There is no doubt that in 2010 CAPIC will continue to move forward in bringing benefits to image producers. It is our desire to work harder to promote ourselves, to advocate for intellectual property rights, and to educate. Till then, in the name of the entire team, I would like to wish you a joyous holiday season.

Christian Fleury
President
nationalpresident@capic.org

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À partir de mi-décembre, la lumière n’est plus pareil. Pour compenser les journées plus courtes, la neige réfléchie et nous offre plus de lumière. C’est plutôt inspirant pour les créateurs d’images. C’est peut-être, en parti, ce nouveau regard qui inspire les bilans de fin d’année.

Avec un peu de recule voici donc quelques évènements marquants:

Plus/No Uncertain Terms a rassemblé les créateurs de plusieurs régions du pays avec des acheteurs d’arts autour d’un sujet aussi complexe que les droits d’utilisations.

RODEO, le premier concours CAPIC pour étudiants a pris fin avec près de 150 membres étudiants de plus ainsi que plusieurs liens avec des nouveaux commanditaires

XPose est revenu en version 2009 et nous a présenté le talent de CAPIC sur les murs de Wychwood Barns

CAPIC a présentée en force son point de vu aux consultations organisés par industrie Canada

Une nouvelle équipe de professionnelles a été mise en place pour administrer l’association

CAPIC a reçue en décembre une compensation de $25 000 suite au règlement de l’action collective Robertson vs Thomson.

Les membres ont aussi pu bénéficier de plusieurs dizaines d’évènements éducatifs, créatifs et sociaux à travers le pays.

Il est certain qu’en 2010, CAPIC fera encore de grands pas pour la communauté de créateurs d’images. Nous voulons travailler plus fort à nous promouvoir, à représenter nos droits d’auteurs et à l’éducation. D’ici la, au nom de toute l’équipe, je vous souhaite joyeuse fêtes.

Christian Fleury
President
nationalpresident@capic.org

Introduce your work to the world. Enter Communication Arts magazine’s 51st Illustration Competition. Hundreds of award-winning images are selected for their creative excellence—by an esteemed jury of designers and art directors—in editorial, advertising, institutional, for sale and unpublished categories.

Why enter?
CA’s Award of Excellence is one of the most-coveted awards in the industry. If chosen, winning places you in the highest ranks of your profession. Ask any creative director which competitions rank as the most influential, and they’ll place Communication Arts at the top of the list.
* Entries submitted after January 8, 2010 require a $10 per entry late fee. No entries will be accepted after January 22, 2010.

For Submission
Guidelines and FAQs:
commarts.com/competitions/illustration

To Enter Online NOW:
submit2.commarts.com


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Faites connaitre votre travail à l’échelle mondiale. Participez au 51eme Concours annuel d’illustrations de la revue Communication Arts. Un jury de dessinateurs et de directeurs artistiques de renommée sélectionneront des centaines d’images pour leur créativité exceptionnelle dans les catégories de la publication, des annonces, des institutions, de la vente, ainsi que dans les categories non-publiées.

Pourquoi participer?
Le Prix d’excellence de CA est un des prix les plus recherchés de l’industrie. Être sélectionné assure une place aux plus hauts niveaux de votre profession. N’importe quel directeur artistique pourra vous assurer que Communication Arts est au haut de la liste des plus importantes compétitions d’illustrations.
*Les soumissions envoyées après le 8 janvier 2010 devront inclure des frais de retard de 10$ par soumission. Aucune soumission ne sera acceptée après le 22 janvier 2010.

Directives pour soumettre et FAQ:
commarts.com/competitions/illustration

Pour soumettre en ligne dès maintenant:
submit2.commarts.com

I know those of you who knew him will feel as shocked and crushed by this as we do here in Ottawa. Marc was a very positive force in the room at any meeting he attended, and it was most of them. Marc had great ideas and was always a volunteer when we needed someone to fly the flag for CAPIC. Marc was also the past editor of the CAPIC News. When it was an actual printed newsletter. A task to which I can attest requires a lot of time and effort.

There was an open house hosted by his family at his home on Saturday December 05.

If you wish to sign an online book of remembrance you can do so at this link: Marc Guertin Remembrance .

The obituary is as follows:

GUERTIN, Marc It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Marc Guertin on Saturday, November 28th. Marc was the beloved husband of Hillary, cherished father of Johanna (John) and Jeff (Jessica) and most wonderful Pappy to Lucas, Zoe, Olivia, Mia and Grace. Dear son of Ethel and the late Roland Guertin, brother of Dennis (Robin), Rollie (Margot) and Jacques (Jacqueline). Favourite son-in-law of Helen Catterill & brother-in-law of Tim (Helen Jean). Lovingly remembered by Marisa Arpaia. It is with happiness that we will remember Marc as a talented artist, boat builder and woodworker, a man who cherished his family and the great Canadian outdoors. Interment at Pinecrest Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to Marc and Hillary's home on Saturday December 5, 2009 from 11:00 am-4:00 pm. Our sincere thanks to everyone for their compassion and support. In memoriam, donations to the Christie Lake Kids ( christielakekids.com ) would be appreciated.

-Tom Evans - Photographer, Ottawa

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Chers amis et membres de CAPIC Ottawa,
Je vous écris pour vous communiquer de bien tristes nouvelles.

Marc Guertin, illustrateur, ami, associé et très fidèle membre de CAPIC est décédé après une longue lutte contre le cancer.

Je sais que ceux d’entre vous qui le connaissaient se sentiront choqués et dévastés comme moi. Marc assistait à la plupart des réunions où il avait un impact important et positif sur les discussions. Marc avait des idées géniales et offrait toujours ses services pour mettre le CAPIC de l’avant. Marc était aussi l’ancien redacteur de CAPIC News alors que c’était un journal imprimé. Croyez-moi, cela prend beaucoup de temps et de travail.

Pour signer un livre commemoratif en ligne, rendez vous à :
Marc Guertin Remembrance
La nécrologie est telle :
Guertin, Marc. C’est avec un profond regret que nous tenons à vous annoncer le décès de Marc Guertin samedi le 28 novembre. Marc était le bien-aimé époux de Hillary; le père cheri de Johanna (John) et Jeff (Jessica); l’adorable Pappy de Lucas, Zoe, Olivia, Mia et Grace; le cher fils de Ethel et de feu Roland Guertin et frere de Dennis (Robin), Rollie (Margot) et Jacques (Jacqueline); le beau-fils préféré de Helen Catterill et le beau-frere de Tim (Helen Jean). Il est gardé en souvenir avec tendresse par Marisa Arpaia. C’est avec joie que nous nous souviendrons de Marc comme étant un artiste doué, un constructeur de bateaux et ébéniste et un homme qui chérissait sa famille et la nature et le plein air du Canada. L’enterrement aura lieu au cimetière Pinecrest. La famille et les amis seront invités au domicile de Marc et Hillary samedi le 5 décembre 2009 de 11h00 à 16h00. Nos sincères remerciements à tous pour leur compassion et leur soutien. En guise de sympathie, la famille vous invite à faire des dons à Christie Lake Kids ( christielakekids.com ). Les condoléances peuvent s’offrir en ligne a colefuneralservices.com.

Tom Evans
CAPIC Ottawa - President

"CAPIC - Toronto just completed an exceptional charity event. Partnering with the East Scarborough Storefront and inspired by the international Help Portrait Project, sixteen of Toronto top photographers were joined by crack team of hair and make-up artists, an small army of assistants and enough gear to light a the CN Tower. Together they created some exceptional family memories for people who may not otherwise have ever had a family portrait.


To see the results watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l13aSBNZMwI


Stay tuned for a full recap with all the highlights."

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CAPIC-Toronto vient de terminé un évènement bénéfice exceptionel. En collaboration avec le East Scarborough Storefront et inspiré par le projet international Help Portrait, seize parmi les photographes de Toronto de plus grande renommée se sont joints avec un super équipe de coiffeurs et de maquillistes, une petite foule d'assistants et assez de trucs pour allumer la tour CN. Ensemble ils ont créé des souvenirs pour ceux qui n'ont peut-être jamais eu un portrait de famille.

Pour regardez les résultats rendez-vous au: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l13aSBNZMwI

Restez branchez pour une récapitulation avec tous les clous de la soirée!

Nous avons commencé depuis presque un an, un groupe Facebook qui compte plus de 250 membres, où nous annonçons les expositions, les formations, et nos évènements, il est également possible d’y discuter des sujets de l’heure.

Plus récemment nous avons créé une page Twitter, un groupe Linkedin et un blog. Une formation est en préparation au printemps pour apprivoiser ces technologies qui deviennent nos nouveaux outils de promotion.

Joignez-vous à nous !



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Impliquez vous ! Nous sommes présentement à créer un comité pour entamer une discussion concernant la création de l’événement et l’organisation de l’expo pour l’année 2010. Avis aux intéressés, écrivez à Claude-Simon Langlois : cs@langloisphoto.com

Mercredi 18 Novembre
A eu lieu une conférence donnée par le Ministère du Revenu, pour les travailleurs autonomes, concernant les impôts; les mythes et réalités, ainsi que la TPS-TVQ, présentée en anglais, organisée en collaboration avec le Collège Dawson.
Bilan : 51 participants, surtout des étudiants !

Mercredi 9 Décembre
CAPIC - Montréal a fêté Noël au LAB, comptoir à cocktails pour un 5 à 8 bien arrosé, il y a eu une cinquantaine de personnes, et plusieurs prix de présence; des certificats-cadeaux de Photo Service, des rabais pour s’inscrire à l’association, et des accessoires Nikon. Un grand merci aux commanditaires !



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Prochain événement : Jeudi 21 Janvier 2010 à 19 h dans les studios de Photo Service, une soirée créative avec Claude Charlebois : Comment maîtriser le CODEX de notre créativité. Un retour aux sources de la créativité par une approche de la photo autant philosophique que pratique, à travers la perspective d’un créatif visuel. Pour cette fois-ci; exit la technologie, ce sera un voyage expansif vers son terrain de jeu préféré qu’est l’art en s’attardant sur le pourquoi et le comment définir une vision qui nous est propre et de vivre un mode de vie axé sur la créativité au quotidien.

Claude Charlebois s’intéresse à la créativité et au potentiel humain depuis des lunes. S’exprimant initialement par la peinture, il réalise que la photographie lui offre une dynamique qui correspond mieux à sa vision. Il se plaît à dire que «S’il vivait aujourd’hui, Leonard de Vinci serait photographe».

Frais d’entrée
Membres CAPIC 10$
Non membres 25$
À la porte 30$

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Almost a year ago we set up a Facebook group that counts over 250 members, where we publicize exhibitions, workshops and events and where it is also possible to discuss current news.

More recently we created a Twitter page, a Linkedin group and a blog. Preparations are underway for a training session in the spring which will enable participants to incorporate new technologies in promoting their work. Join us!

Get involved! We are presently putting together a committee to start planning for the 2010 exhibition and event. Those who are interested can contact Claude-Simon Langlois at cs@langloisphoto.com



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Wednesday November 8th
A conference held by the Minister of Revenue for self-employed workers dealt with issues relating to income tax (myths and realities), as well as the TPS-TVQ. The conference was hosted in English and organized by Dawson College.
Outcome: 51 participants, mostly students!

Wednesday December 9th
CAPIC-Montreal celebrated Christmas at the cocktail bar LAB for a hearty "5 to 8" with 50 or so people in attendance. There were door prizes, gift certificates from Photo-Service, membership discounts for new associates, as well as Nikon accessories. A big thank you to our sponsors!



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Upcoming event:
Thursday January 21 2010 at 19:00 in Photo-Service studios, an evening devoted to creativity with Claude Charlebois: Mastering the Codex of our Creativity.
Rediscovering the hidden sources of creativity through an approach to photography that is philosophical as well as practical, from the perspective of a visual artist. Technical aspects are thankfully sidelined in favor of an expanding voyage to his favorite playground- art, while he addresses questions of why and how to refine a vision that is unique to oneself and how to live a life focused on creativity in day-to-day life.
Claude Charlebois has devoted himself to creativity and human potential for a long time. Starting out as a painter, he realized that photography offered means of expression which were better suited to his vision. He likes to say that "If Leonardo da Vinci were alive today, he would be a photographer."

Entrance fees:
$10 for CAPIC members
$25 for non-members
$30 at the door

CAPIC Vancouver's Clip-Up/Holiday Social held on December 9th, 2009 at Subeez Cafe.

12 people submitted photos, and 35 people came to socialize over beers and good food. All had a great time! We are definitely looking forward to the next Clip Up.

A big thank you goes out to Hemlock Printing www.hemlock.com for donating the prints on 120 pound Centura Gloss cover. Also, thank you to Subeez Cafe www.subeez.com for hosting us.

The Clip-Up photo that received the most votes was a beautiful image by Lisa Petkau, definitely fulfilling the event's theme of 'Spirit'.

Happy Holidays to everyone at CAPIC Vancouver, and we will be back in touch in the New Year with more exciting info & events for 2010!

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Le Clip-Up/Soirée des Fêtes a eu lieu le 9 decembre au Café Subeez.

12 personnes ont soumis leurs photos, et 35 personnes sont venus partager des bières et de la bonne bouffe. Tout le monde s'est amusé!
C'est sur qu'on a hâte au prochain Clip-Up.

On tient a remercier Hemlock Printing www.hemlock.com d'avoir offert du Centura Gloss Cover de 120 livres pour les images. Aussi, merci à www.subeez.com Subeez Café d'avoir fourni l'espace.

La photo Clip-Up qui a reçu le plus de votes est un bel image par Lisa Petkau, un qui représente définitivement le thème de l'expo, "Esprit".

Joyeuse Fêtes à tout le monde à CAPIC Vancouver, et on se donnera des nouvelles au Nouvel An avec d'autres informations et évenements pour 2010!

The xpose annual contest is a celebration of CAPIC’s talent and vision.

The numbers this year are impressive…
299 entries
10 dedicated and talented judges
50 winning images
1400 mailings to Canada’s top creatives
1 amazing promotional piece for CAPIC

Special thanks to CAPIC member Juliana Kolesova for her design and cover illustration of the xpose book.

Thanks also to our fabulous sponsors…
CJ Graphics
SML Solutions
Headshots/Joneshouse
Canon
and Vistek

Michael Kohn
xpose Committee Chair

Photograph Copyright 2009 - Kristopher Grunert

The work is a series of 712 individual photos linked together to create the illusion of movement, emphasizing the life and breath of structures, and features the Vancouver Sky Train.

"The IPA has become one of the most significant awards in the industry.It is an absolute honor to receive such recognition, especially in this new category. Moving pictures has obviously been around for a long time but many feel this the beginning of a new era as technology is allowing still photographers to apply their trained eye to the medium."


Photograph Copyright 2009 - Kristopher Grunert

Ironically, the announcement comes just as Grunert himself is embarking on his own moving picture--the decision to take his Vancouver based company and studio GRUNERT IMAGING mobile. While travel has always been a part of his 10 year career--photographing mines, wind farms, water treatment plants and prime real estate projects across Canada, the US, UK, and Central/ South America Grunert feels ready for a significant creative pilgrimage.

He will be feeding his visual appetite with new landscapes, imagery, and experiences as he travels between urban, rural and industrial scenes from the Alberta Oil Sands, Saskatchewan, Toronto,New York,LA and Mexico.

Not only is it important to me to expand my visual repertoire, my goal is to extend the reach of the geographic markets that I serve."

Part of the journey will include his annual trip to NYC for the Lucie Awards(the Oscar Awards of photography) where this year his new series of still photographs "The Seylynn Lights"has received honorable mention and his 1st place entry"My City Moves Me"will be featured in the Annual IPA Best of Show.

The debut of this exhibition takes place as a prelude to the Lucies, held this year on Sat. Oct. 17at the infamous Splashlight Studios in Soho.

As usual, he will also attend the PDN Photo Expo where he reconnects with international suppliers and "sharpens his saw" by learning technical and business skills from industry leaders.

In the new year, Grunert Imaging will launch what he calls digital asset management solutions for the corporate market.

"I have seen companies struggle to manage their libraries of digital images as they continue to grow, and I want to make sure that my clients can use the assets I create in the most effective manner possible. If managed correctly, the photographs have the potential to increase in value exponentially for uses such as publicity, corporate communications, award submissions, and company morale."

Kristopher emphasizes that he will have a continued presence in Vancouver, servicing his clients and continuing to work with his local suppliers.

"I am very proud of the relationships that I have built here--they are the foundation of my business and I am committed to building on that foundation. My intention is for everyone I associate with to benefit from this endeavor.

Grunert has been creating memorable commercial photographs for local design firms such as Porcaro Communications servicing clients such asF inning International, Teck Cominco,and BC Ferries) and most recently with DDB Canada (Karacters Design)for the Vancouver Convention Centre. He was also the co-founder and co-curator of LUMEN gallery with Emmanuel St.Juste, which has brought light-inspired art and events to the city, and has served on the board of the Canadian Association of Photographers and Illustrators (CAPIC) as VP of membership for the last 2 years. He is looking forward to meeting other members across the country and contributing to the prairie chapter in the new year.

During his mobile experiment, Kristopher and wife Chelsea will be using his family homestead in Saskatchewan as their headquarters and are excited to be converting a grain silo into his new studio. The Grunert farm has been in operation for over 130 years, and Grunert's adventure will begin next month by working and documenting the annual harvest with three generations of his family present.

"The Seylynn Lights"series is being featured at On The Rise Artist Collective, 2231 Granville St. Vancouver, BC from Wednesday to Sunday, 11 am - 6 pm until August 30th.

"My City Moves Me"the award-winning submission can be seen at grunertimaging.com/MyCityMovesMe

Grunert can be reached now, and during his mobile adventure at kristopher@grunertimaging.com or 604-809-9155

Please direct any questions or comments regarding this announcement to Kristopher Grunert at press@grunertimaging.com or 604-809-9155.

Here are some of the benefits of joining CAPIC:

Educational and social events
Members of CAPIC are connected with colleagues that share related experiences, ideas and stories. CAPIC local chapters regularly organize educational and social events for the benefit of members and the photographic and illustrator community.

Helping the illustrator and photographic community
Becoming a CAPIC member is the best way to endorse the association that is the collective voice and advocate for professional photographers, illustrators and digital artists in Canada. Although much behind the scenes, these efforts are directly reflected in standards used by the industry and the contracts written by magazines, agencies, corporate clients and governments.

Web portal: Find a Photographer/Illustrator
The CAPIC website is an amazing repertoire of the most professional photographers and illustrators in Canada. When art buyers search for photographers or illustrators, CAPIC website lists creators that can be counted on for their professionalism. Such websites and portals range between $500 and $1000. As a member of CAPIC, this advertising tool is free!

Contest and Shows
Exclusive to CAPIC members, Xpose and Rodeo are yearly national contests with a huge impact! Xpose finalists see their pictures printed in a book distributed to art buyers across the country and exposed during the photography festival in Toronto. Similarly, the highly attended student contest Rodeo is exposed but with the extra reward of great prizes from sponsors.

Double Vision … where a photographer and an Illustrator are paired up to create portraits of each other, which are then put on display, side by side, at a Gallery event. Once a month CAPIC hosts a Xchange ‘pub’ evening, where all members and non-members, along with ad agency people, are invited to exchange ideas and their work. CAPIC also hosts various Seminars and Workshops throughout the year.

Discounts from Sponsors
Adbase
Agency access
Avis
Create Imaging
Excell Communications
fotoBiz
Hertz
Hindsight
Jones House
LightboxEditPro
onOne Software
Parade Portfolio Management Tools
S1
Show My Photos
Single Wrench
Sun Life
Adobe Photographers Directory
Big Black Bag
Creative Source
Dragonfly Imaging & Printing
Method Branding
Pikto
SR Bags

Health and Liability Insurance
Through CAPIC you’ll have access to health, dental, disability and critical-illness insurance as well as group studio/location and liability insurance packages all at our special group rates.

Become a member today: www.capic.org/membership.html


For more information about CAPIC membership please contact the CAPIC office at administrator@capic.org.

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Since March CAPIC's Toronto Chapter has initiated its first ever Online Marketing Campaign as a way to bring the work of our talented roster of photographers and illustrators onto the monitors and into the minds of designers, art buyers and art directors across Canada and the US. Partnered with ADBASE, this promo will connect us with thousands of prospective clients.

Each promo features 2 Toronto CAPIC members, and provides an instant link to CAPIC's complete index of member galleries.

VIEW PAST PROMOS:

-October 2009
-September 2009
-August 2009
-July 2009
-June 2009
-May 2009
-April 2009
-March 2009


All Toronto CAPIC members who submitted work into this year's XPOSE show were entered into a draw, from which we selected our featured illustrators and photographers for the remainder of the year.

If your name was drawn as a featured artist, you'll need to prepare a short bio or statement to appear beneath your image. The image you chose for the online campaign doesn't need to be the same image you submitted to XPOSE, as long as it meets our standards for content and quality.

And while we're on the topic ...

Now's the time to UPDATE YOUR GALLERY PAGES! With all these potential clients being driven to the CAPIC web site, we need to give them something impressive to look at! Gallery space is included free with most CAPIC memberships (Sustaining, Assistant & Student members do not qualify). General members receive nine image slots, Associate members six slots and Emerging Talent members 3 slots.

To upload images, all you need is your member number and password to log into the site. Click on "My Gallery" and follow the new simplified directions that allow for quick uploads.

Additional Gallery space can be purchased. In the Private Member area, go to "My Account" and select "Upgrade Gallery". Access and Upload help is always available from the CAPIC office at: info@capic.org

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