PMA Magazine - Connecting the Imaging Communities articles from March 2004

PMA Magazine - Connecting the Imaging Communities archives from March 2004

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
March 1, 2004... March 3 PMA New Zealand Annual General Meeting, Kohimarama Auckland, New Zealand 4 PMA British Columbia Division Inc. Spring Breakfast Seminar Sheraton Four Points Hotel ...

PMA 2004: shaping the future of photo imaging.(Photo Marketing Association International)(Brief Article)(Cover Story)
March 1, 2004... The 80th Annual PMA International Convention and Trade Show returned to Las Vegas, Nev., Feb. 12-15, 2004 for industry-leading education and the latest in photo and digital imaging technologies. The photo industry continues to embrace...

PMA honors Robert F. Black with Hall of Fame Award.(PMA 2004)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Robert F. Black, retired co-founder of Black Photo Corp., a Canadian photo chain, was inducted into the PMA Hall of Fame during the opening ceremonies of PMA 2004, starting Feb. 12, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev. ...

PMA salutes Distinguished Service Award winners.(Photo Marketing Association 2004)
March 1, 2004... Five prominent photo industry members received the PMA Distinguished Service Award during the PMA 2004 Annual Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nev. The award is given each year to people whose exemptary, lifelong careers and dedication...

Kirk Sidley elected president.(Photo Marketing Association International 2004)
March 1, 2004... Kirk Sidley, N & S Photo Inc., Portland, Ore., was elected president of Photo Marketing Association International, Jackson, Mich., at the 80th PMA Annual Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nev. Sidley's advancement to president is...

TVPs honored, elected.(PMA 2004)(Territorial Vice Presidents of the Photo Marketing Association International)
March 1, 2004... Each year, PMA selects a national and international Territorial Vice President of the Year to acknowledge members who are actively involved in PMA Division activities, as well as national and international events. This year, the U.S. TVP...

Future Shop wins $50,000; "Best of the Best" award in PMA/PPFA Promotion Competition.(Photo Marketing Association International and Professional School Photographers Association)
March 1, 2004... Future Shop, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, won the "Best of the Best" Award in the PMA/PPFA Promotion Competition. The retailer took home a Check for $40,000, in addition to their earlier $10,000 award for first place in the Consumer...

Official Business Sessions highlight consumer trends, retail tips; speakers offer industry insights and customer-service suggestions.(PMA 2004)(Photo Marketing Association International)
March 1, 2004... During PMA 2004, running Feb. 12-15, attendees had the opportunity to listen to a Visionaries Panel and three Official Business Session speakers. These Sessions provided unique insights on a look into the future of the imaging industry,...

DIMA 2004 looks at changing markets, role of images.(DIMA 2004)(Digital Imaging Marketing Association)
March 1, 2004... In addition to keynote presentations, DIMA 2004 Offered educational sessions Feb. 10-11, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev. IMA members listened to sessions in categories that included commercial imaging, retail imaging,...

Rekindling the Spirit of Tradition.(Professional School Photographers Association 2004)
March 1, 2004... Rekindling the Spirit of Tradition was the theme of PSPA 2004. According to PMA Marketing Research, "tradition" is one of the top reasons school portrait customers cite for purchasing packages, and PSPA shared ideas for marketing this notion of...

NAPET members gather to share knowledge.(PMA 2004)(Photo Marketing Association International)(National Association of Photo Equipment Technicians)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Members of the National Association of Photo Equipment Technicians (NAPET) met to network, gain insights, and share information at PMA 2004. David Allison of Dave Allison & Associates opened the first morning session with a presentation on...

PMA visionary panelists outline digital printing future.(PMA 2004)(Photo Marketing Association)
March 1, 2004... Consumers around the world are embracing digital imaging in record numbers; but there still remains much to be done to capitalize on the opportunity, according to four leading executives at the PMA Visionaries Panel Official Business Session,...

Kirk Sidley; PMA president Kirk Sidley talks about the photofinishing business like it's a family reunion. He doesn't discuss technology much, but describes in detail the impact mentors and colleagues have made on his 30-plus year career.(Presidential Profile)(Photo Marketing Association International)(Excerpt)
March 1, 2004... Following is an excerpt from Kirk Sidley's acceptance speech I would like to thank all the members of the Photo Marketing Association International for this great honor and privilege. Words cannot describe how humble I feel standing here...

PMA 2004 emerging markets sessions explore new challenges.(Retailing)(Photo Marketing Association )
March 1, 2004... Cameraphones are not competition to digital cameras; they are additional business opportunities for photo retailers and labs. Ken Fleming, Digital Imaging Market Development director, HP Co., Vancouver, Wash., looked first to 2003, with 21...

Digital printing outlook rosy: PMA 2004 Consumer Markets General Session speakers say, with effort, retailers have much to gain from digital printing.(Retailing)(Photo Marketing Association)
March 1, 2004... Polaroid Corp., Waltham, Mass., has been rapidly adapting to the dramatic changes technology has brought to the imaging industry, Robert B. Gregerson, Polaroid vice president and general manager, Americas, told a PMA 2004 Consumer Markets...

Fuji Photo Film U.S.A. Inc.(Interview)(various executives)
March 1, 2004... Photo Marketing recently met with Fuji Photo Film U.S.A. Inc. executives at the company's Valhalla, N.Y., headquarters. Present were Stan Freimuth, executive vice president and chief operating officer; Paul D'Andrea, senior vice president...

Aperion Inc.(Product Gallery)(Celebration Photo Greetings)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2004... Celebration Photo Greetings have been completely redesigned for today's new digital labs. Thanks to digital technology, a high level of integration between greeting designs and customer supplied photographs is possible. Now labs can produce...

B&K photo.(Product Gallery)(B&K photo supplies inc)
March 1, 2004... BK-1000 FILM CLEANING SYSTEM B&K photo supplies inc. is introducing its latest film-cleaning machine, which is a high quality, easy to use, long roll film cleaning system. It is designed to clean all film sizes through 70mm, including...

BEF Corporation.(Product Gallery)(filters for printers or film processors)
March 1, 2004... Offering pre-assembled filter paks for minilab equipment. Paks include all required filters for printers or film processors. Choose from Fuji, Noritsu and more. Filters are made of high-grade molded polyethylene with standard filtration values...

Brandess Kalt-Aetna Group, Inc.(Product Gallery)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Announcing the New D'Exec Series of Pelican Soft-Sided Cases. Designed for the Digital Professional on the move, these cases carry both digital and film SLRs, medium format cameras, lenses and accessories. 4 of the 5 Models have wheels and can...

Bremson-A Kodak Company.(Product Gallery)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... AUTOPAN Processors: "Reliability.... through Quality and Simplicity" AutoPan's compact-type dry-to-dry processors handle any RC papers in color and black/white as well as film and achieve excellent and consistent processing results. Their...

Callisto Corporation.(Product Gallery)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Give your photofinishing customers the best software for enjoying their photos, while boosting your photo CD sales! CD Picture Essentials by PhotoParade provides customers with an effortless way to view, print, share, and enjoy the digital...

Carima Co. Ltd.(Product Gallery)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Print digital pictures on your existing minilab with carima "dps". Carima dps is a digital converter enabled by Digital Light Processing (DLP)TM technology of Texas Instruments. 2000:1 contrast ratio realizes clear and bright images. Exposure...

Custom Printed 700MB CD-R's: Crown Photo Systems.(Product Gallery)
March 1, 2004... Crown Photo now offers 700MB custom printed or blank CD-R's. With these options, labs can now customize their own CDs to help their customers know where to return for digital prints. The exceptional printing quality (1200 dpi) of Crown CD-R's...

Flash Sales.(Product Gallery)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Flash Sales is proud to introduce their new line of All-Weather, All-Sports, All-Conditions, All-the-Time, INGEAR All-Weather Cameras (AWC-27). Unlike the competition, the INGEAR All-Weather Cameras offer a little more sport. With five...

GTI Graphic Technology, Inc.(Product Gallery)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Take a look at the Graphiclite[R] PDV series of Professional Desktop Viewers from GTI Graphic Technology, Inc. These compact D5000 viewing systems bring high quality color viewing into an economical price range for all critical color viewing...

Golden Graphics, Inc.(Product Gallery)
March 1, 2004... We offer the finest sterling silver custom photo enameled pendants. Generate immediate sales and enjoy great profits (with no inventory investment) by displaying our attractive counter card and photo charm samples. This blend of fine sterling...

Kinetronics.(Product Gallery)(Ionizing Air Gun)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2004... Important New Tool to Fight Dust and Static The Kinetronics Ionizing Air Gun (IAG) is an important new tool for photo imagers and framers. By adding ions to compressed air, the IAG neutralizes static charges, enhancing the capability of the...

KnowledgeTrek.(Product Gallery)(digital photography )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Add profit to every sale with KnowledgeTrek's digital photography how-to DVD Video--Digital Photography Captured, Volume 1. It's the ideal camera accessory and it reveals all the exciting possibilities that digital photography offers. ...

Mackay Photopak introduces new prepay envelopes.(Product Gallery)
March 1, 2004... Mackay Photopak has announced the redesign of their sports stock prepayline. All prepays are lithographed in 4 colors, measuring a full 13-3/4 top to bottom with plenty of room for imprinted order information. These prepays feature the spot...

Minilab Supply Store.(Product Gallery)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2004... Minilab Supply Store is pleased to announce the addition of Silicon Power memory cards and card readers. Silicon Power[TM] is the world's leading manufacturer of CompactFlash, SmartMedia, Secure Digital, MultiMedia Card, Memory Stick, USB...

Neil.(Product Gallery)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2004... New Photo Bobble Heads The new darker skin tone Photo Bobble Heads are available for select designs that include: Baseball, Football, Basketball, Soccer, Cheerleader, Graduate and Soldier. Each design comes packed 12 per case with a...

Noritsu.(Product Gallery)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Noritsu America is proud to announce that Noritsu Koki and Seiko Epson have formed a strategic alliance to develop, manufacture and sell a "dry," chemical free minilab system--the Noritsu dDP-411 Digital Dry Printer. The Noritsu dDP-411...

Pakon.(Product Gallery)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Pakon Introduces the New F235C Digital High-Speed Scanner with Special Cartridge Load APS Capability MINNETONKA, MN--The new F235C Digital High-Speed Scanner from Pakon features one-pass scanning technology, digital minilab quality and Digital...

PhotoTidings.(Product Gallery)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... PhotoTidings Enclosure Cards make 3 x 4 cards (2-up on a 4 x 6 print) that are perfect for commemorating special occasions. The cards also insert into Enclosure Card Mounts that come with matching envelopes to make upscale photo greeting cards....

Pioneer Photo Albums[R].(Product Gallery)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2004... Digital CD / 4"x6" Photo Pages (#24-CDR): Every pocket holds a photo CD, index print or 4"x6" photo. Pages feature removable memo strips with index tab. Archival, Acid Free clear pockets with a scratch free background protects CDs. Universal...

Polaroid.(Product Gallery)(Digital Miniportrait Camera System)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2004... New Digital Miniportrait Camera System Apparently, "instant" images just weren't fast enough. So now Polaroid lets you enjoy digital speed and convenience from the first name in document and ID imaging. Our new Digital Miniportrait is a...

PMA.(Product Gallery)(Photo Marketing Association)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... PMA has created a program to increase awareness of making prints from digital cameras at the retail level. The PMA Qualified Digital Processing Center (QDPC) program is designed to create awareness among the consumer public through public...

Sony goes to print with PictureStation system.(Product Gallery)(digital photo finishing systems)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2004... Around the country photo stores are delivering high-quality digital prints in minutes with Sony's PictureStation digital photo finishing systems. Available in two configurations, a counter-top unit and freestanding kiosk, the small footprint of...

U.M.I.Tech.(Product Gallery)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... i-Genie--The Innovative High Quality Digital Output Solution! U.M.I.Tech is introducing i-Genie, the intelligent digital LED enlarger. Designed and engineered with the most advanced digital technology, i-Genie delivers true photographic images...

Ultra PRO.(Product Gallery)(Allmedia Wallet)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Ultra PRO introduces the "ALLMEDIA WALLET" as a digital solution for 1-Hour photo use. ALLMEDIA holds and protects... Photos, (to 5x7) CD, Negatives, APS, even Smartmedia. The same protection and storage technology that is found in music CD...

Vivitar Corporation.(Product Gallery)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The ViviCam 3755 is a 3-megapixel digital camera with 10X Optical/4X digital zoom, an impressive 2.5-inch color LCD display, digital-display viewfinder, and integral pop-up five-mode flash. The V3755 includes movie-clip recording capability...

Whitech USA Inc.(Product Gallery)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The total lab management solution for photo, digital & retailing is here. Whitech's new Photo.teller is easy-to-use, and allows the consumer to order photo prints from digital images. Accountability is Whitech's main aim; with that in mind...

PMA 2004 adds Portrait/ School Markets General Session track.(Processing)(Photo Marketing Association)
March 1, 2004... The PMA 2004 General Sessions featured a Portrait/School Markets track. Speakers stressed the necessity of adapting digital workflow procedures to remain competitive. They emphasized digital imaging will not only improve workflow efficiency,...

PMA 2004 commercial imaging sessions feature image capture formats, digital POP and outdoor advertising.(Processing)(Photo Marketing Association)
March 1, 2004... Bryan Lamkin, senior vice president, Graphics Business Unit, Adobe Systems Inc., San Jose, Calif., (www.adobe.com), was touting the benefits of Adobe's Camera Raw digital image format, at the PMA 2004 Commercial Market General sessions held...

PPFA meetings held in Las Vegas: officers, Board of Directors elected during Convention.(PPFA)(Professional Picture Framers Association)
March 1, 2004... William Parker, MCPE of Ambience by Parker Inc., Nashville, Tenn., was re-elected to another year as the president of the Professional Picture Framers Association Board of Directors. The election was held at the General Membership meeting...

Planning for growth: a panel discussion summarizes the issues about growth for small businesses at the 2004 PPFA Convention in Las Vegas.(PPFA)(Professional Picture Framers Association )
March 1, 2004... Attendees at the 2004 PPFA Convention with a full badge registration were entitled to a special business session conducted with lunch each day. Saturday's General Session Luncheon featured a panel whose topic was business growth. The panel...

Framing Championship winners: large turnout for Framing Championships.(PPFA)(Professional Picture Framers Association)
March 1, 2004... In 2004, both the PPFA PRINT Framing Championship and the OPEN Framing Championship drew more entries than had been seen in recent years, says Chris Paschke, CPF, chairwoman of the Competitions Board. The Championships were held during the 2004...

Learning to work smart: classes were a popular part of 2004 Convention.(PPFA)(Professional Picture Framers Association)
March 1, 2004... Both "hands-on" craft classes and business sessions were well attended throughout the Convention. More than 40 classes were offered during the four-day event. The classes in both business and craft topics were identified by level of expertise,...