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F.I.P. Traditional Commission meeting in
Bucharest June 26, 2008 ●
SYNOPSIS by Jan Berg
WHAT IS A SYNOPSIS?
1.
A synopsis is a presentation or a summary of what you intend to show in your exhibit and that is not possible to describe on your title page.
2.
A synopsis is only available for the exhibition organizers and the jury and not for the visitors.
3.
A synopsis should normally accompany the application form for the exhibit together with the title page.
WHY WRITE A SYNOPSIS?
1.
The variety of exhibits at an international exhibition is so broad that it cannot be likely that members of the jury have a detailed knowledge of all presented areas.
2.
A synopsis should be seen as further help to the jurors how to acquire more and detailed information about an area or an exhibit in good time before the judging begin.
3.
With a synopsis the exhibitor have a possibility to convey some of his knowledge to the jurors, as well as put it into relevance with other exhibits from the same area.
WHAT SHOULD A SYNOPSIS INCLUDE?
1.
As a synopsis primary is for the work of the jury it should cover all aspects regarding the judging criteria in the regulations, both GREV and SREV.
2.
If a synopsis clearly describes all aspects it could result in a better evaluation of the exhibit, and as a result, a higher award.
WHAT SHOULD A SYNOPSIS INCLUDE?
3.
For this reason a synopsis should include descriptions of the: -
4.
Treatment. Philatelic importance. Knowledge, Personal study and research. Condition and Rarity. Presentation.
Literature references should also be included, but do not eliminate them from the title page of the exhibit.
EXAMPLES OF A SYNOPSIS
I have chosen to illustrate this with examples from the synopsis for my own exhibit at this exhibition.
SAMOA 1836-1895 -
Introduction Description of the periods Treatment Rarity and personal research Development Literature references
EXAMPLES OF A SYNOPSIS
A synopsis is normally best when presented on a single or maybe two pages. My own synopsis could not be fitted into two pages and for this reason I chose four pages instead (two double printed pages).
”INTRODUCTION”
I start with a short description, preferably in conformity with the title page. This is followed by a history of the exhibit describing its development since it was originally shown internationally.
”DESCRIPTION OF THE PERIODS”
A large part of the text can also be found on the secondary introductory pages in the exhibit itself, this is for the understanding of the viewers.
”TREATMENT”
Below this heading I have described the mounting technique used in the exhibit and also the usage of different frames for the items.
”RARITY AND PERSONAL RESEARCH”
It is always difficult to handle the area of Rarity. Only use the rarity statements when it is a really important item described. There is no purpose to state “This is the only recorded cover franked with 6d from the second issue and sent to England during March 1888” for an item. It could still be hundreds of covers sent during February and April.
”RARITY AND PERSONAL RESEARCH”
Any examples of important personal research have to be clearly described in the synopsis as well as in the exhibit itself.
”DEVELOPMENT”
It is probable that a juror already have seen your exhibit at an exhibition, and in these cases it is important to show the development of the exhibit since it was last exhibited.
”DEVELOPMENT”
The development could also be an important aspect for the organizers when choosing exhibits for an exhibition.
”LITERATURE REFERENCES”
The very important list of literature references. I only have one reference as it is the most up-dated and fully covers the area shown in the exhibit.
IMPORTANT ASPECTS
1.
Try to convey your feelings about your favorite area to someone that has never heard about it.
2.
The information you present will maybe enhance your chances to have the jury look at your exhibit with better knowledge.
3.
Be self-critical and check carefully that all information given is correct.
4.
Date every version of your synopsis.
THE MOST COMMON MISTAKES
1.
A synopsis is not a title page or a plan of the exhibit. Do not double the information.
2.
The purpose of the synopsis is to give information to someone and it should be easy to read and understand. Many jurors do not have English as there first language. The text should normally be written in prose and try to exclude texts in capital letters.
3.
Do not use to small characters as they will give a bad result when photocopied.
HAVE I ACHIEVED MY PURPOSES?
- Treatment. - Philatelic importance. - Knowledge, Personal study and research. - Condition and Rarity. - Presentation. - Literature references
HAVE I ACHIEVED MY PURPOSES?
- Treatment. - Philatelic importance. - Knowledge, Personal study and research. - Condition and Rarity. - Presentation. - Literature references
HAVE I ACHIEVED MY PURPOSES?
- Treatment. - Philatelic importance. - Knowledge, Personal study and research. - Condition and Rarity. - Presentation. - Literature references
HAVE I ACHIEVED MY PURPOSES?
- Treatment. - Philatelic importance. - Knowledge, Personal study and research. - Condition and Rarity. - Presentation. - Literature references
HAVE I ACHIEVED MY PURPOSES?
- Treatment. - Philatelic importance. - Knowledge, Personal study and research. - Condition and Rarity. - Presentation. - Literature references
OTHER EXAMPLES OF SYNOPSIS
Synopsis for my own one frame exhibit The Indian Feudatory State of Rajpipla 1875 - 1886
OTHER EXAMPLES OF SYNOPSIS
Synopsis for PH exhibit by Richard Bodin, Sweden Swedish Militaries and Volunteers in Campaigns or in Active Service Abroad 1582 - 1919
OTHER EXAMPLES OF SYNOPSIS
THANK YOU
Bucharest June 26, 2008 ●
SYNOPSIS by Jan Berg
WHAT IS A SYNOPSIS?
1.
A synopsis is a presentation or a summary of what you intend to show in your exhibit and that is not possible to describe on your title page.
2.
A synopsis is only available for the exhibition organizers and the jury and not for the visitors.
3.
A synopsis should normally accompany the application form for the exhibit together with the title page.
WHY WRITE A SYNOPSIS?
1.
The variety of exhibits at an international exhibition is so broad that it cannot be likely that members of the jury have a detailed knowledge of all presented areas.
2.
A synopsis should be seen as further help to the jurors how to acquire more and detailed information about an area or an exhibit in good time before the judging begin.
3.
With a synopsis the exhibitor have a possibility to convey some of his knowledge to the jurors, as well as put it into relevance with other exhibits from the same area.
WHAT SHOULD A SYNOPSIS INCLUDE?
1.
As a synopsis primary is for the work of the jury it should cover all aspects regarding the judging criteria in the regulations, both GREV and SREV.
2.
If a synopsis clearly describes all aspects it could result in a better evaluation of the exhibit, and as a result, a higher award.
WHAT SHOULD A SYNOPSIS INCLUDE?
3.
For this reason a synopsis should include descriptions of the: -
4.
Treatment. Philatelic importance. Knowledge, Personal study and research. Condition and Rarity. Presentation.
Literature references should also be included, but do not eliminate them from the title page of the exhibit.
EXAMPLES OF A SYNOPSIS
I have chosen to illustrate this with examples from the synopsis for my own exhibit at this exhibition.
SAMOA 1836-1895 -
Introduction Description of the periods Treatment Rarity and personal research Development Literature references
EXAMPLES OF A SYNOPSIS
A synopsis is normally best when presented on a single or maybe two pages. My own synopsis could not be fitted into two pages and for this reason I chose four pages instead (two double printed pages).
”INTRODUCTION”
I start with a short description, preferably in conformity with the title page. This is followed by a history of the exhibit describing its development since it was originally shown internationally.
”DESCRIPTION OF THE PERIODS”
A large part of the text can also be found on the secondary introductory pages in the exhibit itself, this is for the understanding of the viewers.
”TREATMENT”
Below this heading I have described the mounting technique used in the exhibit and also the usage of different frames for the items.
”RARITY AND PERSONAL RESEARCH”
It is always difficult to handle the area of Rarity. Only use the rarity statements when it is a really important item described. There is no purpose to state “This is the only recorded cover franked with 6d from the second issue and sent to England during March 1888” for an item. It could still be hundreds of covers sent during February and April.
”RARITY AND PERSONAL RESEARCH”
Any examples of important personal research have to be clearly described in the synopsis as well as in the exhibit itself.
”DEVELOPMENT”
It is probable that a juror already have seen your exhibit at an exhibition, and in these cases it is important to show the development of the exhibit since it was last exhibited.
”DEVELOPMENT”
The development could also be an important aspect for the organizers when choosing exhibits for an exhibition.
”LITERATURE REFERENCES”
The very important list of literature references. I only have one reference as it is the most up-dated and fully covers the area shown in the exhibit.
IMPORTANT ASPECTS
1.
Try to convey your feelings about your favorite area to someone that has never heard about it.
2.
The information you present will maybe enhance your chances to have the jury look at your exhibit with better knowledge.
3.
Be self-critical and check carefully that all information given is correct.
4.
Date every version of your synopsis.
THE MOST COMMON MISTAKES
1.
A synopsis is not a title page or a plan of the exhibit. Do not double the information.
2.
The purpose of the synopsis is to give information to someone and it should be easy to read and understand. Many jurors do not have English as there first language. The text should normally be written in prose and try to exclude texts in capital letters.
3.
Do not use to small characters as they will give a bad result when photocopied.
HAVE I ACHIEVED MY PURPOSES?
- Treatment. - Philatelic importance. - Knowledge, Personal study and research. - Condition and Rarity. - Presentation. - Literature references
HAVE I ACHIEVED MY PURPOSES?
- Treatment. - Philatelic importance. - Knowledge, Personal study and research. - Condition and Rarity. - Presentation. - Literature references
HAVE I ACHIEVED MY PURPOSES?
- Treatment. - Philatelic importance. - Knowledge, Personal study and research. - Condition and Rarity. - Presentation. - Literature references
HAVE I ACHIEVED MY PURPOSES?
- Treatment. - Philatelic importance. - Knowledge, Personal study and research. - Condition and Rarity. - Presentation. - Literature references
HAVE I ACHIEVED MY PURPOSES?
- Treatment. - Philatelic importance. - Knowledge, Personal study and research. - Condition and Rarity. - Presentation. - Literature references
OTHER EXAMPLES OF SYNOPSIS
Synopsis for my own one frame exhibit The Indian Feudatory State of Rajpipla 1875 - 1886
OTHER EXAMPLES OF SYNOPSIS
Synopsis for PH exhibit by Richard Bodin, Sweden Swedish Militaries and Volunteers in Campaigns or in Active Service Abroad 1582 - 1919
OTHER EXAMPLES OF SYNOPSIS
THANK YOU
