I looks fair good to me.
I don't remember when is the proper time to send this letter to SFC. Will
it be on the next joining open window (September)? or can it be sent
earlier?
Cheers!
2012/6/4 David Rylander <rylle...@gmail.com>
> I've written an introductory letter to the SFC which I'll post here for
> your feedback before sending it to them.
> If they are interested in Synfig they send us proper application forms
> later.
>
> the letter:
> ------
> Hello.
> We in the community of Synfig Studio are interested in coming under your
> Software Freedom Conservancy umbrella.
>
> Synfig Studio is a 2D vector animation software. It is highly competent
> and very versatile with a value node system where almost anything can be
> animated. Different values can be connected and complex math formulas can
> be used to create intricate relationships. In this aspect it is very much
> up to par and rivaling with proprietary 2D animation systems. Often even
> surpassing them.
>
> Currently the team behind Synfig Studio is a loose network of volunteers
> from around the world without any formal organisation. We count coding
> developers, design developers, animation professionals and enthusiasts to
> our group.
> Different aspects of the Synfig eco system heavily relies on the presence
> of single key individuals and it could suffer much if any of those few
> persons for some reason dissapears.
>
> We would like to join mainly to get stability to the project. We would
> need some overhead organisation, holding all Synfigs assets like source
> code, web servers, owning user accounts the project uses, keep all
> passwords we have, web stores, etc.
> We also need someone to have an overall responsibility over the economics,
> managing donations, etc.
>
> Synfig is now seeing a quite active development. In recent years several
> long time committed developers have started on the project.
> We have several large features in the making; A migration of the internal
> render engine to Cairo for a faster and more responsive canvas is in
> development, GUI elements are being reworked for a better user experience
> and better workflow, a bone system is planned, etc.
> The future for Synfig is looking bright with interested developers, new
> users coming every week and an ongoing work to create a better, faster
> workflow and a more appealing software.
> Our goal is to offer a serious f/loss alternative as a professional 2D
> animation tool, much like Blender nowadays is a viable option in the 3D
> animation field.
>
>
> Regards,
> The Synfig community though David Rylander, Sweden.
>
> Contacts:
> Mail: r...@synfig.org
> Synfig developers mailing list: synfig-devl@lists.sourceforge.net
> IRC: #synfig on the irc.freenode.net IRC network
> forum: http://synfig.org/forums/
> web site: synfig.org
>
> ----
> What do you think?
>
> -David
>
>
> 2012-05-30 08:52, Carlos López González skrev:
>
> Hi!
>
> continuing the thread [1] started here and taking account that we are on
> June 1st, there are three months and a half for the due date to join SFC
> organization.
>
> I don't want to reach the due date in a hurry and prepare a poor
> presentation. We need to start *now* to prepare the form and collect the
> needed information to success it.
>
> Anyone to join on this?
>
> [1] http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/message.php?msg_id=28878138
> --
> Carlos
> http://synfig.org
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Live Security Virtual Conference
> Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and
> threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions
> will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware
> threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Synfig-devl mailing
> listSynfig-devl@lists.sourceforge.nethttps://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/synfig-devl
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Live Security Virtual Conference
> Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and
> threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions
> will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware
> threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/
> _______________________________________________
> Synfig-devl mailing list
> Synfig-devl@lists.sourceforge.net
> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/synfig-devl
>
>
--
Carlos
http://synfig.org
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Live Security Virtual Conference
Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and
threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions
will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware
threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/
_______________________________________________
Synfig-devl mailing list
Synfig-devl@lists.sourceforge.net
https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/synfig-devl
