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THIS PAGE CONTAINS INFORMATION FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO WOULD LIKE TO HAVE YOUR OWN VIDEOS AND PHOTOS EDITED WITH MUSIC, TEXT, ETC., FOR YOUR OWN PERSONAL USE. VIDEO/SLIDE SHOW GUIDELINES - J.C. Williamson, Creative
March 2006
1. Clients will state the purpose of their video – answering the question, “I want this video to ____” (e.g., increase sales, promote herd sire, showcase farm, etc.). They will also indicate the tone of the presentation (light-hearted, whimsical, entertaining, informative, dramatic, etc.) as well as their musical preferences, working within J.C.’s music library if possible.

2. Client will provide all hi-res (300 dpi) photos and images (logos) no smaller than 4" x 4". This size will allow zooms in & out or moves up & down on the photos without losing image quality. In general, the more photos to choose from the better -- even if all are not used in the final piece.

3. If background music is copyrighted, client agrees that copies of the video will not be for sale, as this violates copyright laws. Should original music be used, that fee will be incorporated into the estimate and final video price so that the client may charge for copies of a DVD.

4. J.C. Williamson, Creative offers: estimates, review of photos, retouching, creating title cards with ‘animation’, typesetting descriptive cards, editing of show, music selection, original scoring, and narration. All elements will be archived so that shows can be updated as needed. A rough cut (initial assembly) and one revised version (based on client input) are included in the price. Additional editing will be charged on an hourly basis. Each video comes with 3 DVDs and more copies are available for a fee. Updating shows will be estimated based on complexity.

DEFINITIONS:

Retouching the photos is an option. That adds a bit to the cost, but would be worth it. Retouching can be as simple as removing a fly, or more complicated.

Title cards can be very simple type on a black background, or more complicated with fancier type styles and effects.

Descriptive information cards (like the credits at the end of your sample video) can also be added as type against a simple background should you want statistics mentioned between photos - e.g., awards won or fleece information. Again, these can be done simply, or in a more elaborate way.

Music & scoring. Unless otherwise specified, I use music from my personal library (many movie soundtracks), all of which are copyrighted. I also have access to original music, should you want to make DVDs available for sale, and will incorporate into the estimate upon request.

Narration may be appropriate for some videos (e.g., shearing or skirting, etc.). Should you desire narration, I have 'talent' resources who will charge a minimal fee.

PRICING:

BARE BONES (no real bells & whistles, runs 1 to 1-1/2 minutes): $250.00 Includes minimal zooms and pans, simple title cards, little to no retouching on photos, few effects, few written title cards (if needed) with basic type fonts between shots, no narration, 1 background music.

GET NOTICED (a few bells and whistles, running 1- 2 minutes): $500.00 Includes zooms and pans as appropriate for the message/visual, a few effects, title cards with a little pizzazz, basic retouching to enhance photos, written title cards in larger choice of fonts if needed, up to 2 music selections. Add $50 for minimal narration.

Ooohs & Ahhhhhs (more bells, more whistles, running 1 - 2-1/2 minutes): $750.00 More camera moves, more effects, more elaborate title cards more retouching if needed, written title cards with more info. and broader choice of fonts presented in a more elaborate fashion (dissolves, etc.) with 2 -3 music selections, with editing to match musical cues. Add $50 for some narration.

SERIOUS “WOW” FACTOR* (all the bells and whistles, running 1 - 3 minutes): $800 and up Use as many camera moves, effects, as needed throughout. Title cards with more effects (e.g., retouch and enhance photos, title cards in choice of fonts, more elaborate editing techniques, editing more integrated with musical cues, numerous music selections if appropriate and narration throughout as needed.

* This cost allows for more precise editing to music, greater attention to effects and transitions, and will be estimated based on the number of hours to assemble.

Your Questions

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If your questions are not answered here, please do not hesitate to contact us.

1. Are any of the alpacas or products pictured in the photos for sale?

Yes! Alpacas and alpaca products available will be clearly marked For Sale, and if you click on the More Information button, you will be taken to the website of the breeder offering this alpaca or product for pricing and details. Other photos are simply for viewing.

2. How can I take part in this website and submit photos of my own either for the fun of viewing or to promote alpacas I have for sale?

On each page in the website, there is a blue button at the top marked "Join Us". Click on this button, and you will be taken to a page with details on how you can take part. We welcome outside photos.

3. Can I make prints from photos on this site?

Please contact the individual breeder or photo owner, and see our Photo Copyrights page for details. You may also order prints and cards directly from this site.

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About Us

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We are Nancy and Don Lake, and we bought our first alpaca in 1998 while living in Colorado. We are now settled in Hagerstown, MD on an old farm with our herd of alpacas, guineas, a stone house and barn, and all the joys (!) of renovating. Owning livestock was a new venture for us as it is for so many new breeders. We decided early on to specialize in quality silver grey huacayas, and we are continuing to breed for the best in fleece and conformation as well as strong grey genes.

Happily there is a wonderful support system for new breeders. Neighboring farms, the Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association, and local affiliates, are all great resources for education, and most farms selling to new breeders become mentors for new people getting into this exciting business which is experiencing amazing growth.

As is soon evident to all who meet them, alpacas are enchanting creatures. As new breeders we spent hours looking for resources and photos of alpacas. A lot of this information can be found on individual websites, however, it is very time consuming navigating through so many pages. We thought it would be useful to have one site with thousands of alpaca photos for easy reference. When that next person asks, "What's an alpaca?", they can now be sent to www.AlpacaPhotosOnline.com, and soon they will be able to see thousands of alpaca photos showing crias, dams and herdsires, birthing, fleece, action, head shots, fun shots, and much more. We will be adding photos regularly, and favorite photos will be highlighted. Many photos will be linked to other websites for more information.

Sale alpacas will be clearly marked if a viewer is shopping, and we have a lot of other ideas in the pipeline as well. We see this as an evolving website, and any suggestions about how we can make improvements or additions are always welcome! contact us

History of Alpacas

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Alpacas have coexisted with humankind for thousands of years. The Incan civilization of the Andes Mountains in Peru elevated the alpaca to a central place in their society. The imperial Incas clothed themselves in garments made from alpaca and many of their religious ceremonies involved the animal. Museums throughout the Americas display textiles made from alpaca fiber.

The Spanish conquistadors failed to see the value of alpaca fiber, preferring the merino sheep of their native Spain. For a time, alpaca fiber was a well-kept secret. In the middle 1800's, Sir Titus Salt of London, England rediscovered alpaca. The newly industrialized English textile industry was at its zenith when Sir Titus began studying the unique properties of alpaca fleece. He discovered, for instance, that alpaca fiber was stronger than sheep's wool and that its strength did not diminish with fineness of staple. The alpaca textiles he fashioned from the raw fleece were soft, lustrous, and they soon began making their mark across Europe. Today, the center of the alpaca textile industry is in Arequipa, Peru; yarn and other products made from alpaca are sold primarily in Japan and Europe.

Outside of their native South America, the number of alpacas found in other countries is extremely limited. In fact, 99 percent of the world's approximately three million alpacas are found in Peru, Bolivia, and Chile.

From the Alpaca Owner's and Breeders Association Website http://www.alpacainfo.com

Color Distribution of Alpacas in the US

About Alpacas

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Alpacas were a cherished treasure of the ancient Incan civilization and played a central role in the Incan culture that was located on the high Andean Plateau and mountains of South America. Alpacas were first imported to the United States in 1984. Alpacas are now being successfully raised and enjoyed throughout North America and abroad. There are two types of alpacas - the Huacaya and the Suri. The lifespan of the alpaca is about 20 years and gestation is 11.5 months. Alpacas eat grasses and chew a cud. Adult alpacas are about 36" tall at the withers and generally weigh between 100 and 200 pounds. They are gentle and easy to handle. Alpacas don't have incisors, horns, hooves or claws. Clean-up is easy since alpacas deposit droppings in only a few places in the paddock. They require minimal fencing and can be pastured at 5 to 10 per acre.

Alpacas produce one of the world's finest and most luxurious natural fibers. It is clipped from the animal without causing it injury. Soft as cashmere and warmer, lighter and stronger than wool, it comes in more colors than any other fiber producing animal (approximately 22 basic colors with many variations and blends). This cashmere-like fleece, once reserved for Incan royalty, is now enjoyed by spinners and weavers around the world.

Alpaca owners enjoy a strong and active national organization. The Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association (AOBA) with a growing number of Regional Affiliates and AOBA sanctioned national committees are addressing every aspect of the industry. AOBA's membership growth has been at an energetic overall annual rate of 30% from 1986 to 2004, and this pattern is continuing.

The Alpaca Fiber Cooperative of North America (AFCNA) accepts fleece from its members, and turns the precious textile into quality alpaca garments and products. Members benefit from a ready outlet for their fiber, while the cooperative works to increase awareness of and demand for this every day luxury. There are numerous other fiber co-ops forming each year.

The Alpaca Registry has been established to help ensure accurate records and has a state-of the-art system to document bloodlines. Alpacas must be blood typed in order to be registered. Virtually every alpaca in the U.S. is registered.

Promote Your Alpacas and Products Here FREE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!

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Do you have alpacas or alpaca products for sale? Do you have favorite photos of your alpacas you would like to share? If so, you may want to consider submitting photos to this site. Just send us an email to get started today! Photos will be cataloged in albums titled with your farm or company name, and visitors can click on "More Information" under each and be immediately directed to your web page which will give more details and contact information. For example, a Basic Membership (membership and unlimited photos are free until July 2006) you can submit up to 10 different photos of that alpaca to this site for exposure. Unlimited photos can be loaded for Premier Memberships. See rates below.

If you have alpaca products for sale, fiber, fiber products, yarns, clothing, alpaca husbandry products, books, and anything else alpaca related can be promoted on this site. When a visitor clicks on your photo, he can be taken to a web page with details about the product including ordering information.

Do you have alpaca photos you simply want to share? That's fine, too! We would be delighted to include any special photos you may have.

AlpacaPhotosOnline reserves the right to refuse any photos that appear to be inappropriate. If photos are not accepted, all funds paid will be refunded in full.

Requirements:
1. Quality Alpaca related photos are accepted. Please crop unnecessary areas of the photo before submitting. Remember, the better the quality of your photo, the greater the number of hits to your photo and website.

2. Subject matter can be anything related to alpacas. Suggestions include the following:

Crias, Dam and Cria, Sires, Alpacas running, sleeping, eating, playing, etc., funny Alpacas, owners and Alpacas, children and Alpacas, Alpacas in all weather, Alpacas at shows, Alpacas for sale, Alpacas with other animals, Alpaca herds and farms, etc.

3. Once you have become a member, you will be given permission to load photos to your album. Instructions will be e-mailed to you.

Eventually we would like to include educational photos showing medical conditions, different types of fleece, camelids, conformation, pasture and barn set-up, tax information and more, keeping in mind this is a visual site with links to sites with more information. We gratefully accept any suggestions for other categories. Questions? contact us

Choices & Fees:

1-10 photos of anything alpaca related	$0 FREE until further notice - Basic Membership
11-25 photos	$0 FREE until further notice
26-75 photos	$0 FREE until further notice
Unlimited photos	$0 FREE until further notice Premier Membership

User agreement:
I agree I am the owner of all photos submitted, or I am the legal owner of the copyright to the photo/s, or I have permission from the copyright owner to submit the photo/s. Upon submission of my photos, I agree to the terms and conditions outlined on the Copyright Page of this website. If I feel my photo/s are used illegally in any way by any user of this site, I will take action if I choose to do so and not expect AlpacaPhotosOnline to act in my behalf.