Preparation for upcoming issues of the [Grassroots Mapping Forum](/forum) ##Issue 2## **PLANNING DOC for Issue 2 is now here: [Google doc](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nv8Xo5jlNTj--7_r_6ndbjEAMV3lUY-b2U-6IHn7zZI/edit) (being ported over)** * Site: [Chandeleur Islands, May 9](http://publiclaboratory.org/map/chandeleur-islands-louisiana/2010-05-09) * (this site selection is from old discussion, we can change our minds) * Estimated cost shipped: ~$3.50 * Template "dummy" pdf: https://publiclab.org/sites/default/files/gmf-template-4.2.pdf ###Timeline of issue 2:### * 2 months overall (late february to late april 2012): **Featured map:** http://publiclaboratory.org/map/chandeleur-islands-louisiana/2010-05-09 **Create template for document** * Text Templates-- Mathew-- 2page automailer * Create editable google doc templates for images, text that work with: Calculation guidelines based on a ½ column grid. ½ column = x picture area = x text. Each subdivision = x space for titling * this requires editorial decision to calculate page counts for this issue (right?) * Map templates-- Stewart * Vector files for: * standard scale, compass, lat long siting on map... * Layout for print-- Jeff? -- adobe ain’t accessible/FOSS-- can we do this with LaTEX? * Wiki accepts LaTEX.... can we make a fill-in generator for the doc? How do we involve the PLOTS community? we shouldn’t be writing this...can we create it the way the blog is, from research notes? **We are here in timeline** * send template out to staff/team * include “sketching” instructions for PDF preview -skitch screenshots * have everyone get a chance to block in the articles * vote on preferred layout options/features * layout * which map print? * inside feature-- b&w line art Korean mapping, something else- can’t be ink heavy. * I like the idea of a light, all line art instructional every month... invents future work * talk to local site to share editorship? * article ideas: * safe flying areas in butte * Adam-- wetlands? barnraising? ‘cept he’s in the Grand Canyon * RI-- all about thermal cameras? how to, why... * sponsorship * tech distributor? * NEED subscribe callout for everyone getting only 1 issue. * interviews, transcriptions * SIP Interviews... * reference base data * USGS, OpenAerialMap (jeff will find) * basic layout, # of pages, jacket? * 3: 1 text, 1 line art, 1 poster * rough drafts submitted, word count check * all media final ---- **Features:** * [Google Doc folder](https://docs.google.com/#folders/0B0Fw5SXgMHWTbXVJa21oSUlTYTJwWkVRQm9CTlR0dw) * Place feature: 14400 chars, ~7000 word: [Google Doc](https://docs.google.com/document/d/14GvGGs4uPxglbGc_3vyxoeRx7WstfTusvO-bKuwHZ08/edit) * Author: * Editorial: 4070 chars, ~2000 word: [Google Doc](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_KyfTf_dQu8t_nR_RfXmuJlqTT6ScKvtLtc8-HeMLnU/edit) * Author: Jeff (i'd like to, i have a piece on "opening public lab") * Field notes: 4255 chars, ~2000 word: [Google Doc](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_KyfTf_dQu8t_nR_RfXmuJlqTT6ScKvtLtc8-HeMLnU/edit) * Author: This could be "cartographer notes" too, by Stewart. * Meet the Mappers: 2710 chars, ~1300 word: [Google Doc](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NqsKbRMRlV8wSNb47fBvLEHRYqsZ5Y4q1-XvclPAVf8/edit) * Author: * Tool feature: 7400 chars, ~3500 word: [Google Doc](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NqsKbRMRlV8wSNb47fBvLEHRYqsZ5Y4q1-XvclPAVf8/edit) * Author: * Back cover blurb + Authorship/Sponsorship: [Google Doc](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1se7pNKuzzK45J9t_pkVxFx42litYpwY9-XFxspnbEJ4/edit) ##Issue 3## * Site: none yet * Publication date: none yet * Estimated cost shipped: ~$3.50 **Features:** * [Google Doc folder](https://docs.google.com/#folders/0B0Fw5SXgMHWTbXVJa21oSUlTYTJwWkVRQm9CTlR0dw) * Place feature: 14400 chars, ~7000 word * Editorial: 4070 chars, ~2000 word * Field notes: 4255 chars, ~2000 word * Meet the Mappers: 2710 chars, ~1300 word * Tool feature: 7400 chars, ~3500 word * Back cover blurb + Authorship/Sponsorship ---- **Old notes:** * More detailed context/introduction to the map (by Adam Griffith?) * Interview related to the map (Shannon in charge) * new layout (mathew) * editorial by Mikel Maron * Possible $1400 alternative printing process on heavier paper? * Trim edges to avoid "newspaper" look of GM Forum 1 * Need to capture subscriptions in Kickstarter Campaign