I’ve been hearing for some time now about Padport. A few friends of mine knew who was developing the app (they wouldn’t elaborate) but, kept it very hush-hush, only to say that it was a portfolio app for the iPad, and that it was going to be all the rage. So, when I heard about [...]
ASMP and other visual artist’s trade organizations have filed a class action lawsuit against Google, claiming that Google’s practice of scanning, copying, and displaying copyrighted photos and other visuals online without permission is a violation of current copyright laws and does not give adequate (if any at all) compensation to the copyright holder. [...]
The results from PDN’s 2010 Photo Assistant’s Survey were released today. You can see the article here.
PDN and PDNOnline are conducting a survey of photo assistants: what they earn, what skills are in demand, how they find work, what skills they would like to learn. PDN’s editors want your input if you have assisted in the past 18 months. The survey results will be published on PDNOnline in March.
a bi-weekly column for photo assistants, and other production crew, to make their complaints known about the industry.
Whether you are a photo student, a new photo assistant just hitting the bricks, or you’ve been around a while, there will be something for everyone. The photo industry has changed a lot in recent years, and assisting has also been affected. Does this impact our role as photo assistants? How do we find jobs? Should we intern first? What gear is important to know? Freelance or full-time? What do we really need to know? Where do we start?
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"Most people stiffen with self-consciousness when they pose for a photograph. Lighting and fine camera equipment are useless if the photographer cannot make them drop the mask, at least for a moment, so he can capture on his film their real, undistorted personality and character. "~Phillippe Halsman
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Elvis: Elvis is the affectionate description given to gold/white fabric reflectors, especially on overheads, as cited by American Grip.
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