I am so excited to be going to the SCBWI Winter Conference. Since I have never been to the national conference, I was a bit nervous and overwhelmed getting my portfolio updated along with my website and of course getting all of the promotional cards printed. (I love Moo!)
Once I got that done, I started thinking how neat it would be to have my work organized on my Ipad. After doing a little research, with only a few days before I leave, I jumped into it and just barely got it complete.
In case you are wanting to do this with your own work, I will walk you through what worked for me.
The App I chose was Foliobook because it looked easy to set up, and has a nice look and interface. The really cool thing was adding video. I didn’t have time to scan and place all the images in from my books, so integrated two videos instead. (You have to upgrade with a plugin for $1.99) And have some kind of video converter to make it readable on the Ipad.
It was a little tricky getting the videos into the correct folder so that Foliobook can see it. It must be in the PHOTOS folder, not with the videos on ITunes.
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- Icon for Foliobook App
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- Splash page with categories
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- Color Portfolio- Downloaded from Dropbox or Photos.
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- Images swipe forward and back. Full screen, or all images available to view.
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- Supports video
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- Splash screen close up. Many layouts to choose from.
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- Active mode where edits can be made.
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- Images can be e-mailed directly from the portfolio.
The instructions are simple and easy to understand. I would highly recommend this app for any illustrator or artist that wants a simple but elegant way to show your work of on the IPAD. I am sure there is more I could add, but I have to pack and get organized.
If any of you are headed to the NYC and the SCBWI conference, I hope to see you there. I am really looking forward to listening to the lineup of amazing speakers, and seeing tons of beautiful art for children’s books. It should be a wonderful learning experience.
Makes the writing part of this business look easy.
Have a wonderful trip, Dorothia. I love NYC.
I use Foliobook as well and would second the recommendation. Hope you have an awesome time at your conference!
Awesome, Dorothia! Have a great time in NYC! Wish I could stowaway in your luggage…:)
You promo cards are going to be a big hit. Have an amazing time! I hadn’t been to your site in a while; I like the updates. FYI Foliobook has moved to http://www.rocketgardenlabs.com/
Thanks Joanne for the update on the website. I didn’t realize it had moved. Thanks everyone for the comments. I’ll post about the conference when I get back. Hoping the weather cooperates!