March 2012
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A not uncommon photo lab conversation...
Customer: I need this scanned at 300dpi.
Lab Worker: We can do that, how big do you want it?
Customer: 300dpi
Lab Worker: No problem, 300dpi is a standard resolution for printing - what size do you want it to be?
Customer: I was told it had to be 300dpi... it's for a [newspaper/magazine/website].
Lab Worker: Ok, we can figure it out. How big is it going to be in the [newspaper/magazine/website]?
Customer: 300dpi... they're going to use it for an article about [some subject]
Lab Worker: No... what physical size? How many inches?
Customer: I don't know... all they said was 300dpi.
Lab Worker: How about we scan it so it will fill the standard piece of paper and that way if it's too big they can just downsize it fit.
Customer: I don't know... they were very specific about it being 300 dpi. Do you think I should call them?
Lab Worker: No, you don't need to call them - I'm sure they will be fine if they have to make it smaller.
Customer: Are you sure? I don't want them to reject it.
Lab Worker: We do this kind of thing all the time, I'm sure they'll be ok with it.
Customer:
Lab Worker: Really... it will be ok. They deal with files like this all day long.
Customer: Well, if you say it will be ok. How much is this going to cost?
Lab Worker: This print is clean and in good shape, so it's only going to be $6 to scan it.
Customer: $6! Wow! I didn't think it would cost that much... well ok. Go ahead. Can you e-mail the file to them when you're done?
Lab Worker: That's no problem, we charge $5 to e-mail files.
Customer: So this is going to cost me $11! Wow... I'm not sure. I'm just going to bring it to [office supply store], and have them scan it.
Cherry Blossoms in Glasgow
dreamcamera:
During my trip, I spent one day and night in Glasgow. Walking by the University of Glasgow, I spotted cherry blossom trees in bloom - one of my favorite things to photograph. All of these photos are of the same tree from different angles.
{Nikon FM2 and Kodak Ektar 100}
Week Four Themes
marchoffilm:
It may be the last week of themes, but the fun still continues! Finish shooting, develop, scan, discuss, share! Loving all the shots rolling in on Flickr and Twitter - keep up the awesome work, and keep film alive!
Some friendly reminders: make sure to list the theme that corresponds with your photograph, get that awesome coupon from our friends at Old School Photo Lab, use the...
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My guest blog post on KEH.com - Tips on handling... →
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tumblrs like this are the reason Photoshop was... →
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Week Three Themes
marchoffilm:
Here we go, here we go! WEEK THREE.
Some friendly reminders: make sure to list the theme that corresponds with your photograph, get that awesome coupon from our friends at Old School Photo Lab, use the tag #marchoffilm, only post photographs from March 2012, and HAVE FUN!
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james-the-analoger asked: Doing any shooting this weekend?
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Projects
jamesh1969:
Any Photographers working on a really cool project they care to share? I am always interested in what others have going on.
For me, right now, I am all about the spring. Flowers, buds and anything colorful is what I am shooting right now. It will not last long, so I am shooting while I can, then it will be on to the next subject!
Clients From Hell: Client: I think you need a... →
clientsfromhell:
Client: I think you need a business lesson. You have no idea how to establish prices. You already have a studio so you don’t need to add in this studio rate. It only takes a few seconds to snap a picture so you can do that on the same day you set up the lights and stuff, making your day rate and…
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Week Two Themes
marchoffilm:
Survive the first nine days of March Film Madness? We hope so, because we’re launching week two IN YOUR FACE.
Some friendly reminders: make sure to list the theme that corresponds with your photograph, get that awesome coupon from our friends at Old School Photo Lab, use the tag #marchoffilm, only post photographs from March 2012, and HAVE FUN!
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Off topic... quick thoughts on marriage.
Listening to the Exchange on NHPR this morning and one of the guests paraphrased a quote that I’ve heard before, so I did a little bit of searching and found the source quote from Liz Feldman:
“I am very excited about ‘gay marriage’, or as I like to call it, ‘marriage’. Because I had lunch this afternoon, I didn’t have ‘gay lunch’. And I...
Yay! Do I get a star or something?
mistercakesphotoadventures:
Best comment ever:
jbphoto on Revolog’s Volvox film: This film feels like something one would use to play a practical joke on a ghost hunter…
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Cool Girls Shoot Film: Share your Kodak moments →
coolgirlsshootfilm:
Remember our feature on that amazing lo-fi online mag “Lomo Lovers”? Well, they are gearing up for their next issue and it’s going to be all about Kodak! With the recent news on Kodak discontinuing production of their much loved slide film, Lomo Lovers thought it would be a good idea to…
WatchIf you’re ever in WI, makes sure to say hi to Troy!
mikecrivellos:
Here’s a nice short video walk-around of the Mike Crivello’s Cameras in Brookfield, WI. If you haven’t been here yet, I hope you can visit soon! :)
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Must be followed...
Old people and technology is endlessly funny. I hope she never figures it out.
wayfarerlady:
But my grandmother has a facebook, and it is absolutely hilarious. Please check this out and pass it on
gmakathryn.tumblr.com
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Positive Thinking for Losers: Tumblr bitching... →
Filter? Tumblr? I’ve wondered the same thing myself… I would love multiple streams. Are there any Tumblr clients?
positivethinkingforlosers:
I try to follow pretty much everyone that takes the time to follow me or comment on a post of mine but at this point I’m getting annoyed that I can’t keep track of those people who I know personally or have talked to privately and want to keep...
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Only You Can Save Kodak Film!
believeinfilm:
Help Save Kodak Film Photography Products!
Are you crazy about Polaroids, lomography, Kodak and all things film photography related?
The incredible team behind MarchofFilm would like to borrow just a tiny bit of your awesomeness by having your “like” their post on Kodak’s FB wall.
Doing this will tell Kodak you lovefilm photography and that they should keep making film!
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ezradaisy asked: i've run across the plastic 620 spools only once. it came off a roll of film i bought from B&H before i found a few metal ones so i could respool myself. i actually keep the plastic one in a different place because i don't want to lose it and i don't know what to think of it.
