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TIPS + TOOLS

You need to join before you can comment, vote or upload any content. Go to Create New Account then follow the stages below;

HOW TO JOIN

1. Create your Young Tate username and enter your e-mail address.

2. Complete the About Me and Web-links sections by adding the ‘blurb’ and the links you want to appear on your profile page (links i.e. Bebo, Piczo, Myspace etc).

3. We ask for your Location and Date of Birth just so we know a bit about who is visiting the site. If you’re unsure about this check our Privacy Policy.

4. We also ask for your definition of creativity. This is so all your ideas can be taken on board when drawing up the Manifesto for a Creative Britain.

5. After completing all this you’ll receive an e-mail link add a unique password.

6. Create your password and add your profile picture, remember this picture will be seen on profile page so best not to add pictures of yourself. See Safety & Guidelines.

→ Now you can upload your images and submit your videos.

UPLOAD IMAGES

1. You can upload images by clicking ‘Add Image’.

2. You need to give your image a title, select creative theme and then add your tags.

3. Then browse and select the images you want to add just make sure your images are no bigger than 4 megabytes (mb) in file size.

SUBMIT VIDEOS

1. You can upload images by clicking ‘Add Video’.

2. You need to give your image a title, select creative theme and then add your tags.

3. Now you can enter the URL or embed code from which ever site you’ve uploaded your videos too. Look at Tips & Tools to see more information on different websites to easily upload and share video such as YouTube, Vimeo, etc.

TIPS

You don’t need an expensive camera and editing software to create a good digital image of your painting. Just try to use good lighting conditions, position the work properly in front of the camera and then make sure you resize the digital image to no bigger than 4Mb.

1. LIGHTING CONDITIONS

OUTDOORS; Natural light can make it easier to capture a good digital image of a painting;

1. Try taking the photograph on an overcast day around midday if you can.

2. Avoid photographing your artwork on a sunny day in direct sunlight. Try to keep the sun behind you and avoid really bright sunlight.

3. If you are outdoors remember to turn off the flash.

4. Position your painting with the light falling on it from the side, so the sun doesn’t reflect off the surface directly into the camera.

5. Take care that no shadows are falling on your painting.

INDOORS; If you take the photograph indoors there are a few simple things you can do to create better lighting conditions;

1. Try finding a room with windows and plenty of natural light or use daylight light bulbs.

2. Try to avoid strong artificial light as this can create a yellow coloured cast on the image.

3. If you have used a painting medium that has a slightly shiny surface, such as oil paints, it’s best to turn off the Flash to avoid light reflecting off the surface.

2. POSITIONING THE PAINTING & CAMERA

1. Prop your painting against a surface with the back of the painting sloping at about a 45º angle.

2. Then stand about 2 to 3 metres away from it.

3. Position your camera so it is at the same angle as the painting surface - holding it ‘square on’ to the painting.

4. Try to hold the camera as still as possible and if you do happen to have a tripod then you can use this to help keep the camera still.

5. Fill about three-quarters of the viewfinder with your painting by moving a little closer or further away or you can use zoom on some cameras.

3. RESIZING YOUR DIGITAL IMAGE

Your image needs to be no larger than 4Mb and 550x640 ppi.

1. If the image was taken with a film based camera then you will need to scan the photography and then resize the digital image.

2. If the image was taken with a digital camera then you may want to use the photo editing software which is supplied with your digital camera.

3. You can also use more sophisticated software, such as:

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Microsoft Photo Editor
  • Adobe Elements
  • Macromedia Fireworks
  • Paint Shop Pro
  • Corel Paint

4. There are also free open source websites where you can resize images online, such as Google Picasa.

5. Select the ‘Resize’ option in the menu and use the ppi (pixels per inch) measurement of 640 height x 550 width.

We’ve put together some information about what it means to become a member of Young Tate Online. Take some time to read the guidelines and safety information below and make sure you agree to the terms & conditions.



Young Tate Guidelines

‘Define who you are’ have created this section so you know what you’re agreeing to when you sign up to Young Tate. Take some time to read this and you agree to the Terms & Conditions below:

1. Moderation

We’d like to see whatever you upload go online’ as quickly as possible. In order for the site to be safe for everyone we’ll ensure all content is pre-moderated. We’ll check everything before it goes live and remove anything inappropriate or unsafe.

Young Tate Online is your site; make it creative, user-friendly and safe for everyone. We’d like all Young Tate members to act as moderators for the site and flag anything you think is inappropriate, rude or unsafe. You can contact us and let us know if you see anything inappropriate and we’ll immediately remove it.

2. Protection

Remember to keep your personal details offline and don’t pretend to be someone else online - it could be unsafe and mean we have to remove you from Young Tate completely.

3. Freedom

Any comments, videos and images you see are from other people like you. We want you to have the freedom to tell us what you think and be creative on the site. Use it as an opportunity to showcase your creative idea and don’t add anything inappropriate, as we’ll automatically remove it.

4. Under 16?

If you’re under 16 and send us your work, it means that you and your parents/guardians are happy for us to use it anywhere, for any length of time. We could even like your work so much it could sit on Young Tate forever - so think carefully about what you upload.

5. Copyright/Authenticity

When you send us your work, it should be work you have created. If you aren’t the author/creator then you’ll need permission to use it and you need to tell us who created it. You can check copyright issues here - copyright notice.

Young Tate Safety

  • Keep your personal details safe; don’t give out your personal details online.
  • Personal details include your messenger id, email address, mobile number, personal thoughts and any pictures of you, your family or friends.
  • If you publish a video, artwork or picture online - remember anyone can change it or share it.
  • Some people might pretend to be someone else online, so be careful. Don’t meet up with people you meet online, they may not be who they say they are - don’t risk it!
  • Always tell someone if something makes you feel uncomfortable.
  • If you think someone is abusing the site then contact us immediately.

Other links to safety online information for young people:

http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/11_16/topten.aspx

http://www.childnet-int.org/safety/youngpeople.aspx

http://www.kidsmart.org.uk/yp/games.aspx

http://www.kidsmart.org.uk/yp/over11/privacy.aspx

Now for the Terms & Conditions

(which is the bit you’re agreeing to when you join the site and upload your work)
  • By submitting your work to the Young Tate website either via e-mail, the Young Tate website or external website groups, you declare to Tate that the image is your own original work which will not infringe the copyright or any other rights of a third party.
  • Entrants must ensure that any third party copyrighted material contained in a submitted work has already been cleared with the copyright holder.
  • All videos or images submitted to Young Tate either via e-mail, the Young Tate site or via external website groups may be displayed on Tate’s website, Tate Online, as part of the Young Tate website and images may be used in online and offline material to promote the Young Tate projects and all entrants give Tate non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty free, irrevocable licence in perpetuity to use their images for such purpose.
  • Submitted images must not contain obscene or defamatory content or material.
  • By submitting your work to a Young Tate online project via e-mail, the Young Tate website or external websites, you are deemed to have accepted the above terms and conditions.

Now Here’s The Small Print.

The Board of Trustees of the Tate Gallery (“Tate”) reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to choose to include or not include submission for use online. You agree to grant Tate the non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, royalty-free right to Reproduce, modify, edit and publish and distribute the images and stories you submit. Tate is not responsible for monitoring, verifying or disproving the identity of any contributor. Any opinions, statements and other third party content are those of the respective authors(s) or distributor(s) and not of Tate. Tate does not endorse any such opinion, statement or other material posted in any image.

Tate may at some point wish to further Reproduce (reproduce or store, by any means or any media) some of the images or stories posted.

In order to facilitate this, your parent or guardian must agree to grant Tate the non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual royalty-free right to Reproduce, modify, edit, publish and distribute the image or story you submit. Tate reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to choose to include or not include such submission for any such use.

You must own all the rights to any material that you submit. In no event may you submit any material protected by copyright without the permission of the copyright owner. You agree that if you do submit such material, you must state the source.

You may not post any material that defames any person, invades their privacy, infringes their trademark or other rights, or which is otherwise unlawful.

Please see our copyright notice for restrictions on reproducing content on our website.

Painting Challenge Terms & Conditions

  • The competition is organised by the Board of Trustees of the Tate Gallery (“Tate”).
  • Only one painting may be submitted per person.
  • Competition entrants must be aged between 11 and 18.
  • Tate will not enter work for selection where the criteria for the challenge not been met.
  • The winning entrants whose paintings are selected for the exhibition at Tate Modern will be notified by Monday 24th November 2008.
  • The final closing date for entries is Monday 3rd November 2008.
  • The jury decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
  • Tate shall own all copyright in the paintings submitted.
  • The competition is not open to the employees or freelance contractors of Tate or News International or their families or to any person directly or indirectly involved with running the competition.
  • The winning submissions and all other entry paintings are strictly non-returnable. None of the competition entrants (including the winners) will have any involvement in the hanging or display of the paintings.