Monthly Archives: January 2013
Learn practical font management at Design Cloud in Chicago
January 31st, 2013 by Jim Kidwell
Your team needs a lot of fonts to get the job done. But hunting and gathering them isn’t the best use of their time. Don’t reinvent the wheel—learn from the pros to thrive and evolve.
Chicago AIGA and Design Cloud host Extensis for an evening of networking, fun, and techniques to make your font workflow more manageable.
Join us to:
- Learn how to address the challenges of managing fonts in a team-based environment
- See the importance of font licensing and how to maintain compliance
- Learn how to keep fonts synchronized across multiple machines
- Receive practical font management tips and best practices from the pros
Whether you’re a font management novice or an experienced pro, you’re sure to learn something new.
To get $10 off (50% off a full-price admission) use the code EXTENSIS13 when registering.
Space is limited. Register here.
Webcast Recording: Learn how the National Trust for Scotland uses Portfolio Server to Preserve Digital Objects
January 31st, 2013 by Alexandra Barltrop
In case you missed it, we have posted a recording of the Webcast we hosted with the National Trust for Scotland where you can learn how the Trust uses Portfolio Server 10 to conserve and promote the nation’s cultural heritage.
Listen to John Sinclair, Photo Librarian at the National Trust for Scotland, discuss:
- Their previous challenge of manually servicing requests from Curatorial, Conservation and all other departments
- Linking object metadata in the collection management systems with Portfolio Server 10
- How they implemented and managed Portfolio Server 10
- How Portfolio Server 10 saves time, avoids unnecessary duplication, and enables easy self-service access to files
He also addressed several questions from webcast attendees including how to link Portfolio with Customer Relationship Management and Collections Management Systems
Portrait of ‘Gen. The Hon. William Gordon of Fyvie’ by Pompeo Batoni Copyright National Trust for Scotland
We’re growing in the middle (of the US) and you’ll benefit
January 30th, 2013 by Jim Kidwell
We’ve seen a lot of new interest in font management and digital asset management solutions and services in the Central United States, so I’m happy to share that we’ve added some new folks to region.
Led by Michael Liwanag, Regional Business Manager, and Matthew Nelson, Systems Engineer, the team has an extensive background bringing technical solutions to IT and creative professionals.
Based in in Chicago, IL, the team serves Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Manitoba (Canada), Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.
So, you ask, “What’s in it for me?” Well, let me tell ya.
By building up our team in the central US, we can provide more prompt and affordable professional services and better customer services. You’ll be up and running more quickly and affordably than ever before.
To learn more about Extensis font management and digital asset management solutions, contact our corporate sales team.
Crafting Type – aka wanna make a typeface?
January 29th, 2013 by Jim Kidwell
Ever had the overwhelming desire to dive into the intricate and enthralling world of typeface design? Well, you may just get your chance at one of the Crafting Type events.
Lead by a great team of typeface designers, including our very own Thomas Phinney, you will learn what it takes to design, develop, and fully realize a typeface into a full-fledged font.
While three days may not be enough time to build a full character set you can get yourself a ways down the path.
The first option is this weekend in Boston, with the second following along shortly in March in Portland, Oregon.
Take it from me, this is a rare chance to learn from the experts. Jump on it.
WebVisions NYC discount & enter to win a pass
January 29th, 2013 by Jim Kidwell
If you’re a designer looking for new skills, there’s no doubt that many conferences are on your radar. Well, we’d like to suggest yet another – WebVisions NYC.
The event features great content about not only web design, but also talks that are creatively inspiring and will leave your supercharged to get back to work.
Including Keynotes by Douglas Rushkoff and the Yes Men’s Andy Bichlbaum + a full day of sessions with Jason Kunesh, Nishant Kothary, Kevin Hoyt, Rachel Nabors and Sara Wachter-Boettcher.
Our very own guru of fonts and typography, Thomas Phinney presents “Typography is the New Black” including an array of of the best cutting-edge typography, alongside a few cautionary tales of how crap typography can contradict a message or damage a brand.
To save 15% on the conference enter the promotional code “WEBINK” when registering.
We’re also giving away a pass to WebVisions NYC – for details, follow @webink on Twitter. We’ll announce there how you can enter to win!
Présence d’Extensis à Sime Sitem 2013, Paris
January 22nd, 2013 by Alexandra Barltrop
Venez nous rendre visite sur notre stand B10 pendant Sime Sitem 2013, le Salon International des Musées, des Lieux de Culture et de tourisme, au Carrousel du Louvre du 29 au 31 Janvier 2013 et découvrez Portfolio Server.
Portfolio Server propose une solution de gestion des ressources numériques simple et abordable. Reposant sur des technologies ouvertes, le logiciel s’intègre facilement aux processus de travail créatifs et commerciaux.
Pour obtenir une invitation gratuite cliquez ici
Develop a Font Licensing Strategy with Help from the Legal Experts
January 21st, 2013 by Jim Kidwell
Are you less than certain about your font licensing strategy?
Like any other piece of software, fonts are governed by licenses. Perfecting a font licensing strategy has become a top priority for most organizations that rely upon fonts in their creative workflow.
We’ve put together a Font Management Symposium in New York City for Feb 1, 2013 that can help you get on your way toward a font compliance strategy.
Learn how font licenses are structured and how they can affect your organization from the premier legal authority on fonts and intellectual property, Frank Martinez Esq. of the Martinez Group.
- Free One Day Symposium – The Evolution of Font Management
- Friday, February 1, 2013
- 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (includes hosted lunch)
- Fashion Institute of Technology – New York City
- Limited availability. Attendance and lunch are free.
The symposium also features presentations, panel discussions and direct Q&A with Publicis, Condé Nast, mcgarrybowen, Time Inc. and more. We hope that you’ll be able to join us.
Webcast: Learn how the National Trust for Scotland uses Portfolio Server to Preserve Digital Objects
January 15th, 2013 by Alexandra Barltrop
View of Beinn Dearg (L), B Eighe (C), Liathach (R) & Coire Mhic Nobuil from B Alligin. Copyright National Trust for Scotland
Join us for a webcast from the National Trust for Scotland, a conservation charity which protects and promotes Scotland’s heritage of architectural, scenic and historic treasures.
They are using Portfolio Server to increase efficiency and digital asset use.
Photo Librarian, John Sinclair will discuss:
- Their previous challenge of manually servicing requests from Curatorial, Conservation and all other departments
- Linking object metadata in the collection management systems with the DAMS
- How they implemented and managed Portfolio Server
- How Digital Asset Management saves time, avoids unnecessary duplication, and enables easy self-service access to files
At the end of the presentation, John will be available for a live Q&A.
23rd January 2013
11:00 AM GMT
Register for the webcast here
(A recorded webcast will be emailed to you if you register but can’t attend.)
Fyvie Castle. Copyright National Trust for Scotland
NBCUniversal settles $3.5 milllion font lawsuit with Brand Design Co
January 11th, 2013 by Jim Kidwell
The Hollywood Reporter is breaking the news today that NBCUniversal has settled the $3.5 Million lawsuit brought by Brand Design Co (House Industries) for the alleged use of the font Chalet outside it’s license restrictions.
While the terms of the settlement weren’t released today, the amount in the initial suit is enough to make any organization stand up and take notice.
This case, as well as previous font licensing cases, brings to light the need for effective monitoring and distribution of fonts in creative environments.
Fonts are licensed just like software, and controlled by an End User License Agreement (EULA). When you purchase fonts for use in your organization, it’s very important that you understand your rights and restrictions outlined in that EULA.
Most type foundries create very reasonable terms in their license agreements, and are more than happy to help you understand what’s considered an appropriate use. If you’re unsure, always ask before using.
An area that many people get themselves into hot water around is the appropriate licensing of fonts for use as web fonts. Many foundries don’t allow direct use of their fonts on the web, unless it’s done through a web font service, such as WebINK and the like.
To track licensing issues, while enabling creative teams to be productive, most teams have moved to an environment that includes a font server. This type of setup can distribute fonts to the appropriate people, track font licensing, and help you determine wether you are in compliance.
Free Font Management Symposium in NYC
January 8th, 2013 by Jim Kidwell
We’re pulling together a great symposium in New York City at the beginning of 2013 that features content from the pros in publishing, creative agency and legal fields.
Join us to learn from the experiences of Publicis, Condé Nast, mcgarrybowen, as well as Frank Martinez Esq.—the premier legal authority on fonts and intellectual property.
Event Details:
- Friday, February 1, 2013
- 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (includes hosted lunch)
- Fashion Institute of Technology – New York City
We’ll be covering:
- The legal ins and outs of font licensing
- Practical font management tips
- Font server configuration best practices
- How disaster recovery plans affect font management
- Networking with fellow professionals
While the event is FREE, space is limited.
Register here by Jan 18th to reserve your spot.
Tweeting about the symposium? Use the hashtag #fontsymposium
