PMA Magazine - Connecting the Imaging Communities articles from November 2004

PMA Magazine - Connecting the Imaging Communities archives from November 2004

Calendar of events.(Brief Article)(Calendar)
November 1, 2004... November 2004 5-7 PMA Rocky Mountain Division Inc. Annual Meeting, Embassy Suites, Denver Tech Center, Denver, Colo. 20 PMA New York/New Jersey Metro Division Inc. Holiday Party, World Yacht Cruise Lincoln Harbor Yacht Club Weehawken,...

Imaging for everyone: Cooper's Photo Imaging serves all markets well.
November 1, 2004... Although Carl Abissi had worked for various companies in the imaging industry for almost two decades, his life took a dramatic new turn 3.5 years ago when he and Lisa Abissi, his wife, bought a photo business of their own. Cooper's Photo...

PMA Fall Imaging Conference: marketing digital technology to women and consumer lifestyles.
November 1, 2004... Women, lifestyles, and digital were the key words attendees heard at the PMA 2004 Imaging Conference and Mini Trade Show, Oct. 21-24, in Chicago, Ill. The event offered a look into various aspects of marketing digital imaging and technology....

Spiffs, commission, salary: which incentives best motivate sales?
November 1, 2004... Salesmanship and ambition are two traits that usually overlap. So, retailers must find compensation incentives to help them retain their best people. Spiff incentives (paying bonuses on the basis of sales of particular items), whether...

The Anonymous Consumer looks for an APS camera.(Anonymous Consumer)
November 1, 2004... The Anonymous Consumer has long believed the partial reason why consumers become unhappy with new consumer-end cameras is they expect the cameras to do things for which they weren't really intended. That, however, wasn't why he no longer...

Competition from new sources brings consolidation: professional labs seek out nontraditional customers.(Processing)
November 1, 2004... Customers see photo labs as good at providing value for money, wanting business, and developing strong business relationships. Labs understand the business and are particularly good at providing high-quality output, creative solutions to...

Consumers changing how they use digital pictures: more digital camera users looking to save memories.(Retailing)
November 1, 2004... Digital camera users are now using their pictures in the same way they used their traditional film pictures--to save memories. No longer are technology-oriented consumers using digital cameras just to try the new features. Now, everyday...

A man of many missions: from professional photography to design to fine art giclee printing, artist Kevill Rouse does it all.(Cover Story)
November 1, 2004... Kevin Rouse fell in love with photography early in life. In high school, he excelled in the arts; and after graduation, he enrolled in the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. Today, Rouse is the owner of KEVRO Inc., Delray Beach, Fla....

Access denied: retailer's entrance blocked during months of road construction.
November 1, 2004... Lamar Boulevard is one of the busiest streets in Austin, Texas. John Moore's store, Photo Magic, is on Lamar, in the artsy downtown section of the city located just a half mile from the University of Texas at Austin, a half mile from the...

All for one and one for all: PMA 2005 Imaging Conferences offer an all-access pass.(PMA News)(Photo Marketing Association)
November 1, 2004... The Three Musketeers had it right with their cry, "All for one, and one for all." Photo Marketing Association, Jackson, Mich., is introducing an all-access pass to February's three PMA 2005 Imaging Conferences for the Association of...

Web wizardry: online presence with a good website a must for successful retail sales.
November 1, 2004... Without investing in an ongoing online marketing and research effort, even the most elaborate and graphically sophisticated retail website owner is likely to face disappointment. "There's just too much competition on the Web," explains...

Magazines retain same mission in digital world: publications still aim to educate, inform and inspire.
November 1, 2004... Digital photography has changed not only the ways in which serious amateur photographers take photos and make prints, but also the editorial mix in consumer market imaging magazines. Changes to the latter, however, aren't so much regarding...

Are you paying too much in taxes? Learn how one PMA member is saving a bundle by appealing his county's assessment of his lab equipment.
November 1, 2004... George Lamb was already pretty upset. In the 23 years he has been in business, he had never seen such a fast and dramatic drop in the value of his photographic equipment. Lamb, who owns The Photo Lab, Houston, Texas, had leased a Konica...

Who is authorized to sign?(Compliance Corner)(signing a waste manifest or hazardous materials shipping papers)(Department of Transportation)( Environmental Protection Agency)
November 1, 2004... Q: Who in the company should be signing a waste manifest or hazardous materials shipping papers? A: Far too often, people get in the habit of simply scrawling their name just above the line on a document without understanding the...

The end of the road? How digital technology impacting the black-and-white marketplace.(Ilford Ltd.)
November 1, 2004... Times are continuing to change apace in the photographic industry. First, the demise of Gretag and subsequent rescue under the San Marco Imaging and Photo-Me International brands, then the Konica Minolta merger, and then Ilford went under...

Picture healing: Rehabilitation Through Photography helps heal wounded bodies and spirits.
November 1, 2004... It was 1941. Professional photographer and photography teacher Josephine Herrick wanted to provide some comfort to soldiers going off to fight in World War II, and to their families. She and a group of her friends, all amateur...

Profit by purposeful payroll: proper management of employee costs leads to increased profits.
November 1, 2004... Editor's Note: This is the second in a four-part series previewing the upcoming PMA book, "It's Your People... Really! Change Your Focus and Grow Your Sales," available at the PMA 2005 Annual Convention and Trade Show, Feb. 20-23, in Orlando,...

Double duty: bags holding both cameras and laptops carry weight with pro photographers.
November 1, 2004... For the professional digital photographer, a shoot involves much more than merely taking the picture, packing up the camera, and heading home. On location, for instance, the photographer snaps the images, downloads them to a laptop, edits...

Creative campaigns: two businesses reach customers with award-winning promotions.
November 1, 2004... Creativity reaped big rewards for two businesses--a portrait studio and a color lab. Each snagged a $1,000 Merit Award in the 2002-2003 PMA/PPFA Promotion Competition. What's the point? Portrait campaign for high school seniors a...

Design dynamos: the creative know-how at Blue Media gives it an edge over other digital companies.(Processing)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2004... You can call Blue Media a digital imaging facility, a creative firm, or even a design company. Call it just a print shop, however, and President Jared Smith will have something to say about it. "We are so much more than just a print shop,"...

Why Odden's tolerates corruption: one of London's best-known photo independents discovers big business in disc repair services.(Retailing)
November 1, 2004... It's so frustrating when your data on a CD, DVD, or even a game disc won't play. In some cases, it comes a narrow second to "the end of the world." London independent Vie Odden's (Photographic) Ltd. recently became the first photographic...

Digital lab ideas: the Foto Fast simple, inexpensive "silent salesperson" gets digital printing message to existing customers.(Retailing)
November 1, 2004... Karen Peterson, wife of John Peterson, who owns Foto Fast Inc., Centennial, Colo. (www.fotofastdenver.com), never expected her amateur wildlife photography to turn into a great sales tool for the store--or to make her famous among Foto Fast...

Aperion Inc.(Product Gallery)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... Receive a free holiday photo greeting when you visit Aperion's web site at www.aperioninc.com. While you're there, browse and order from hundreds of holiday and all-occasion designs and receive 20% off your first online order. (Please reference...

B&K Photo: BK-1000 film cleaning system.(Product Gallery)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... 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 reprints. Semi-automatic operation...

Brandess Kalt-Aetna Group, Inc.(Product Gallery)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... Need a case for your camera gear and laptop that you can carry on? Check out the PCS179 Compact Rolling Camera Case from the Pelican D'Exec Series. The main case carries many of the D-SLR's plus lenses, flashes and other accessories, and...

Bremson- A Kodak Company: PVAC parts & service.(Product Gallery)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... Analyzing before scanning your film... or still doing optical printing? Would you like to revitalize your PVAC analyzer? As you know, Bremson is your source for PVAC parts. Now we can be your source for PVAC field service. Bremson has just...

CPAC Imaging.(Product Gallery)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... CPAC Imaging and Rockwell Hitec of Hertfordshire, England have signed an agreement for CPAC to sell and service Rockwell's complete line of chemical mixers in the U.S. and Canada. Rockwell mixers and accessories have been recognized as the...

Callisto Corporation.(Product Gallery)(Advertisement)
November 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)(Advertisement)
November 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...

Contex Scanning Technology: new CHROMA XL 42" color scanner.(Product Gallery)
November 1, 2004... Trust your Valuable Originals to the Original-Contex Scanning Technology! Revolutionary Technology for Scanning Professionals The new CHROMA XL 42" represents a new breakthrough in Scanning Technology from Contex and implements several of...

Crown Photo Systems.(Product Gallery)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Just in time for the busy holiday season, Crown Photo Systems introduces their Semi Auto 10" Paper Scorer. Designed to handle single sheet scoring jobs or high volume jobs. With adjustable guides and easy to read measurements every score will...

Flicko's Video Workshop: re-invent yourself!(Product Gallery)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... Consider the large amounts of camcorders and digital cameras being sold today. Consider the near endless amounts of film and home videos people have. Now... imagine a store that can help organize, edit, copy, and preserve photos, film, videos,...

GTI Graphic Technology, Inc.(Product Gallery)(Advertisement)
November 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)(Advertisement)
November 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...

International Supply.(Product Gallery)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... It's a fact. In the world of digital camera storage capacity, bigger is better. But when it comes to portability, small and light is the way to go. Hitachi's new Microdrive digital media marries go-anywhere size up to 4 Gigabytes of...

Kinetronics: important new tool to fight dust and static.(Product Gallery)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... The Kinetronics IonizingAir 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 compressed air to remove dust. The IAG is...

Mackay Photopak: holiday packaging from Mackay Photopak.(Product Gallery)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... Mackay Photopak, the leader in photo packaging, has a complete line of Holiday Packaging with gold foil, printed, and plain white stock--available in all of the popular sizes. Sparkle Tree[TM] envelopes are printed both front and back in 2...

Minilab supply store.(Product Gallery)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... Looking for the perfect scrapbooking album? We have it! Not only can your customers personalize their pages--they can personalize the cover. You can carry scrapbooks for any occasions, just switch the insert. These high quality scrapbooks allow...

Mitsubishi: digital developing made fast, easy and profitable.(Product Gallery)(Mitsubishi Photo Imaging )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The DPS Click EVO from Mitsubishi Photo Imaging is a fully integrated, digital photofinishing system that provides immediate profit potential to any photo processing center that wants to make the "digital transition" quickly and economically....

Neil: flashlight keychains in gravity feed counter display.(Product Gallery)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... Neil Enterprises, Inc., Vernon Hills, Il. announces the availability of it's ever popular Flashlight Keychain in a gravity feed counter display to obtain maximum profit with a small counter footprint. Each display holds 48 pcs. of the #961...

Noritsu.(Product Gallery)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... The Noritsu MYTIS-1 (Multi-Yield Transfer Inkjet System) is a 6-color, inkjet printing system that uses a special dispersion dye ink sublimation process to produce 720 dpi prints up to a maximum image size of 4 by 16 feet, with a color quality...

Pakon: Pakon offers digital lab capabilities with affordable, flexible F135 Film Scanning System.(Product Gallery)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... Pakon introduces the new F135 Film Scanning System, which offers an affordable, flexible entry to digital printing without the purchase of a full digital minilab. The Pakon F135 Film Scanning System gives retailers the ability to provide...

PhotoTidings.(Product Gallery)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... PhotoTidings offers a diverse selection of template designs for the holidays. Popular Gift Tags come four-up on a 4x8 print and are a great addition to any holiday template collection. Customers handwrite their messages and cut the tags apart....

Pioneer Photo Albums[R].(Product Gallery)(Advertisement)
November 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...

PMA: "Got Film?".(Product Gallery)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... Digital technology is changed the focus of photographic sales and marketing. Are your sales strategies keeping pace with the technology? "Got Film? Sales Success in a Digital World" is a humorously illustrated book giving storeowners and sales...

SMI Group-San Marco Imaging.(Product Gallery)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Master 5--entry-level digital minilab--occupies less than 1 [m.sup.2] (10-sq. ft.). Its 5-in-1 compact architecture comprises: film and paper processor, high-resolution film scanner, touch-screen monitor and digital printer. It produces 450...

Sony goes to print with.(Product Gallery)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... Sony's new UPX-C200 Digital Printing System is the most modern, flexible, and efficient passport ID and mini portrait system yet! Offering Bluetooth wireless technology, the system transfers images without a dock station or cables. Store up to...

U.M.I.Tech.(Product Gallery)(Advertisement)
November 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)
November 1, 2004... ULTRA PRO INTRODUCES A "DO MORE" 4X6 / 4X7 PHOTO WALLET" FOR 1-HR LABS Six (6) different lab products will package in the 4x6/4x7 wallet. Clear pockets protect: Negatives, 4x6, 3.5 x5, 4x7 prints, APS cartridge... even Index Prints (with...

Vivitar Corporation.(Product Gallery)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The Vivitar DVR-390H is a convergence-technology appliance combing digital imaging, digital music, and digital video into a single integrated device. It integrates today's hottest consumer technologies into a single portable device. The...

The impact of innovation.(DIMA 2005)(Digital Imaging Marketing Association)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... DIMA 2005 is shaping up to be one of the most comprehensive digital imaging conferences in 2005--maybe in all of DIMA history! As part of the PMA 2005 Imaging Conferences, DIMA 2005 now presents an "all-access" opportunity to attend any...

DIMA 2005 General Sessions.(DIMA 2005 Conference Highlights)(Digital Imaging Marketing Association)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Experience a convergence of colleagues each day as the DIMA 2005 Annual Conference begins with a dynamic General Session. Hear the newest digital printing trends and prepare for the next evolution of imaging. Digital Printing Meets in the...

DIMA digital shoot-outs--printers! Cameras! Kiosks!(DIMA 2005 Conference Highlights)
November 1, 2004... Compare the latest digital technologies side-by-side. Printers! Cameras! Kiosks! Discover the newest applications for flatbed inkjet printers, the top-rated cameras for your customers, and the most intuitive photo kiosk systems. All the action...

The PMA 2005 Imaging Conferences--manage professional change through personal choice.(DIMA 2005 Conference Highlights)(Photo Marketing Association)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... PMA is your source for the most up-to-date information and trends that empower you to pursue new entrepreneurial opportunities. By establishing the PMA 2005 Imaging Conferences, we continue to broaden the scope of information and provide you...

Inspirational ending--closing keynote speakers.(Imaging: conference highlights)
November 1, 2004... You started your days with energizing general sessions; now end your days with the insightful and inspirational messages from Ray Kurzweil and William Taylor. The Acceleration of Technology: Ray Kurzweil Ray Kurzweil, an inventor,...

Test your skills on the courses that test the world's best.(DIMA 2005 Conference Highlights)(Orange County National Golf Center)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Orange County National Golf Center, designed by David Harman, features rolling fairways and inventive bunkering to accentuate the unusual topography of the Orlando area. Since opening in 1997, Orange County National Golf Center has received a...

Create your conference.(DIMA 2005)(Illustration)
November 1, 2004... Create your own customized educational track at the PMA 2005 Imaging Conferences! Using the schedule to the right, you can choose any session within the simultaneously running conferences of Associated Professional Color Imagers (APCI), the...

Educational sessions.(DIMA 2005)(Calendar)
November 1, 2004... Wednesday, February 16 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. PMA Imaging Conferences Golf Reception Thursday, February 17 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m. Registration Open 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. PMA Imaging Conferences Golf Tournament Sign...