Technology/Equipment Grant for Individual Artist
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I am seeking funds to purchase a new computer with current technology. After much research and analysis, I have chosen: 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K display. The new computer will enable me to use the appropriate, compatible software to process my photographs, video footage, audio recordings, and writings into various projects to share with the public. Software to process photos and videos created with modern camera equipment utilizes a greater capacity of memory, RAM, processor, and video card than my aging computer can handle. In order to prepare my works to share with the public, I must upgrade my computer technology. My overall vision with the photos and videos I create is to inspire people of all ages, through my distinctive photographic images and literature, to get outside, explore, learn about, appreciate, and protect the wilderness. I also hope to inspire others to reach for their dreams. I would purchase the new computer sometime between May 1, 2015 and September 1, 2015. I would immediately begin learning how to use the new equipment and utilizing it to process digital data captured on my 221-day solo wilderness canoe trip, along with creative projects from other timeframes. This will enable me to complete the creative part of my wilderness journey as well as grow and develop my creative skills and expression. The new computer will enable me to use the appropriate, compatible software to process my photographs, video footage, audio recordings, and writings into various projects to share with the public. Software to process photos and videos created with modern camera equipment utilizes a greater capacity of memory, RAM, processor, and video card than my aging computer can handle. In order to prepare my works to share with the public, I must upgrade my computer technology.
The new computer and updated software has enabled me to process my photographs and video to higher standards and better quality with less frustration. Public display of our artwork has resulted in many compliments and conversations about the subjects and how the images were captured. It would appear the viewers have a newfound or rekindled interest in the outdoors, or may explore outdoors with a new perspective. This public interest falls perfectly in-line with the outreach goals set forth by this project, namely to inspire people to get outside, explore, learn about, appreciate, and protect the wilderness, and inspire others to reach for their dreams. Magazine editors have been publishing my photos and articles, and the reach and tangible long term value will continue to unfold and be realized for years to come.
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