Friday, July 17, 2009
Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk is on!
I'm getting ready for tomorrow's photowalk in NYC! I'm very excited! Just picked-up a a new Black Rapid "R" strap. It's design is so simple, and it functions as advertised. I can't wait to give it a try. I have not been happy with the old standard neck straps. They dig into your neck, and the straps get in your way. I've tried the Optech neoprene strap, and found that it was too bulky and uncomfortable to.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
A Cornell Capa Story
Sometime in the late 1960's or early 70's, my father, then a graphic designer with IBM had the task of designing an important project requiring photography. The shot needed was of a high-level board meeting. Since this was an important project, he hired renowned photographer, Cornell Capa to do the shoot. The execs said "NO STROBES OR FLASH". The conditions were poor, lighting was low, so Cornell said the shots will be very grainy, and may not be acceptable. Without any other options, the shoot took place and as Cornell warned, the shots came back unacceptably grainy.
The shots were subsequently rejected by the executives, despite being warned this would happen. A big problem that now needed a big solution!
My dad liked the shots, and thought he could save the job if he enlarged them, and have a retoucher airbrush or reduce the grain from the shots.
At great expense, he proceeded with the retouching. This is pre-digital, so all airbrushing was done by guess what...an airbrush!
The large, retouched prints were reproduced to smaller sizes, tightening-up any minor imperfections.
The job turned out to be a perfect success, and my dad was commended for his solution, saving the job and a difficult situation.
Capra's photos were terrific, despite the grain, but the retouching saved them from the cutting room floor.
Cornell Capra, and his brother Robert, are important figures in the history of photography.
Here's Wikipedia info on Cornell:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornell_Capa
A cool story, I'm glad to share! Feel free to comment.
The shots were subsequently rejected by the executives, despite being warned this would happen. A big problem that now needed a big solution!
My dad liked the shots, and thought he could save the job if he enlarged them, and have a retoucher airbrush or reduce the grain from the shots.
At great expense, he proceeded with the retouching. This is pre-digital, so all airbrushing was done by guess what...an airbrush!
The large, retouched prints were reproduced to smaller sizes, tightening-up any minor imperfections.
The job turned out to be a perfect success, and my dad was commended for his solution, saving the job and a difficult situation.
Capra's photos were terrific, despite the grain, but the retouching saved them from the cutting room floor.
Cornell Capra, and his brother Robert, are important figures in the history of photography.
Here's Wikipedia info on Cornell:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornell_Capa
A cool story, I'm glad to share! Feel free to comment.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
2009 HOW Design Conference, Austin TX
Just returned from the design conference and had a great time! Heard some inspiring speakers and attended a few workshops. Had dinner with my old friend Andy Epstein. I saw Jeni H. and said hi. My friend Lisa B. from Austin couldn't make it to the conference due to important family and work obligations. Sorry we missed you Lisa!
That's me reviewing portolios on Friday evening, June 26th! I really enjoyed helping my friends from The Creative Group with the portfolio review and saw some terrific work.
(Photo courtesy of Rolaine Llanes)
Didn't get to see much of Austin, but strolled down sixth street. I wish had more time to spend exploring the city.
I had a fun chat with Russel Brown (Adobe) and his wife Jan Davis at the Hilton before catching the shuttle to the airport on Saturday.
Here's some shots from the confernce:
Conference Shots
Here's some shots from sixth street:
Sixth Street, Austin Texas
That's me reviewing portolios on Friday evening, June 26th! I really enjoyed helping my friends from The Creative Group with the portfolio review and saw some terrific work.
(Photo courtesy of Rolaine Llanes)
Didn't get to see much of Austin, but strolled down sixth street. I wish had more time to spend exploring the city.
I had a fun chat with Russel Brown (Adobe) and his wife Jan Davis at the Hilton before catching the shuttle to the airport on Saturday.
Here's some shots from the confernce:
Conference Shots
Here's some shots from sixth street:
Sixth Street, Austin Texas
