PMA Magazine - Connecting the Imaging Communities articles from September 2004

PMA Magazine - Connecting the Imaging Communities archives from September 2004

Roy S. Pung: a life remembered.(Obituary)
September 1, 2004... Roy S. Pung, former executive director of Photo Marketing Association International (PMA), headquartered in Jackson, Mich., died Aug. 2, after a short illness. Pung, 66, joined PMA in 1965. He served as its chief executive officer from 1970,...

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
September 1, 2004... September 8-9 PMA Latin America Regional Conference, Hotel Emperador Buenos Aires, Argentina 11 PMA Northern California Division Inc. Meeting Historian Inn Sutter Creek, Calif. 14 PMA Digital Minilab Makeover Grand Hyatt San...

Windy City welcome: Hilton Chicago will host PMA Fall Show.
September 1, 2004... They're back. Like swallows to Capistrano, experts in the photography field will flock to the Hilton Chicago, Chicago, Ill., for the Oct. 21-24 PMA Fall Imaging Conference and Mini Trade Show. For many, it will be a return to familiar...

Share and share alike: cross-promotions can offer new ways of boosting retail business.
September 1, 2004... Growing your business through advertising, direct mail, public relations campaigns, and more have 'always been critical to success. Partnering with another business outside the photo industry is ala additional avenue that can help retailers...

Best-selling books offer solutions to better pictures: increased prints sales result from customer education.(PMA News)
September 1, 2004... The books "Digital Photography Made Fun & Easy" and "How to Take Great Photographs with Any Camera," are two of the best-selling titles from the online PMA Business Resources store, located at www.pmai.org/store. PMA member name and password...

PMA now offers Expert Photo Center program.(PMA News)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2004... Photo Marketing Association, Jackson, Mich., has created the Expert Photo Center program to distinguish those digital printing retailers with superior trained staff. The association will promote Expert Photo Centers in conjunction with the...

PMA sponsors Bestphotolist.(Photo Marketing Association International)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Photo Marketing Association International, Jackson Mich., is now sponsoring the Bestphotolist. Bob Banasik, now of DigiBug Express Inc., Waltham. Mass., will still be the moderator of this listserv, which is open to all Bestphotolist members...

Photo industry copyright law summary.
September 1, 2004... Table of Contents What Is Copyright? Who Owns What? 1. Pre-1978 commissioned photos 2. Photos made in 1978 and after 3. Assignments 4. Death of photographer 5. Summary How Long Does Copyright Last? 1....

Copyright policy of labs and stores for film and digital images.
September 1, 2004... Purpose All images are copyrighted by someone, even ordinary family photos. It is the intention of this firm to comply with the copyright laws and to protect the ownership rights of copyright holders. At times, the existence of a copyright...

Copyright policy decision-making flowchart.
September 1, 2004... 1. Establish policies and practices. 2. Educate and inform responsible employees. 3. Notify customers that permission is required. 4. Examine the images. 5. Review any exceptional circumstances. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Customer copyright information.
September 1, 2004... Copyright can be confusing. "Who owns what?", "Why all the fuss?", and "How can I get copies made?", are questions that frequently arise. This pamphlet is designed to provide information to help customers understand why some photos or digital...

Copyright guidelines.
September 1, 2004... The Board of Directors of the American Society of Media Photographers, the Professional Photographers of America, Photo Marketing Association International, the Association of Professional Color Imagers, the Professional School Photographers...

Digital processing and ergonomics.(Compliance Corner)
September 1, 2004... Q: I recently switched to an all-digital processing facility, and most of my staff now work extended periods sitting at computer workstations. My local chamber of commerce suggested that we develop an ergonomics program to possibly qualify for...

Offering on-site and remote kiosks expands business: remote locations bring photo services to where customers shop.
September 1, 2004... Many retailers find photo kiosks are often the key to getting customers into the digital arena. Placing kiosks in offsite locations may allow you to expand your customer base and drive more sales to your store. Here's a look at how two...

Retailers gear up for photo greeting card season.
September 1, 2004... Believe it or not, it's already time to start promoting photo greeting cards for the upcoming holiday season. Below, four PMA member retailers share their plans and expectations for this year. Riviera Imaging Inc., Redondo Beach, Calif....

Not all CDRs created equal.(Viewpoint)(Compact Disc Recordable)
September 1, 2004... Image permanence for CDRs (Compact Disc Recordable) is an area that is not well known or understood by the general consumer, nor by many photo labs. Contrary to popular belief, most CDRs are not permanent, and low-priced CDRs may not be...

The digital future includes cameras and camcorders.(Retailing)
September 1, 2004... What it means Camera and camcorder purchase plans for the near future are significantly increasing. Nearly one-quarter of households, 24.2 percent, plan to make a camera or camcorder purchase at some point in the next three years. This is...

Digital minilab ideas: Ulmer Photo's charitable promotion leads to increased CD sales and good will.(Retailing)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... When Ulmer Photo, Stockton, Calif., first began offering CD scanning services on the store's brand-new Agfa MSC 101.d digital minilab three years ago, owner Tim Ulmer needed a way to get customers to order a CD. At the same time, the...

Concern about airport X-ray for carry-on baggage persists: New England lab owner experiences a significant number of fogged rolls.(Retailing)(photographic rolls)
September 1, 2004... Something was amiss last April at Noble Industries, Hingham, Mass. Ten percent of the film going through the lab was fogged, noted owner Brian Noble. All ruined film was 35mm color-negative emulsions: beyond that, however, the only common...

In-house printing erodes professional lab profits.(Processing)(Industry Overview)
September 1, 2004... A large challenge for portrait/social labs is trying to drive growth as competition for photographers' business continues to increase. Some of this competition is coming directly from the photographer. More photo labs are seeing greater...

Customized software makes startup school studio viable: U.K. software company's modular approach offers unique solutions.(Processing)(Axiom Connection Ltd)
September 1, 2004... Like business attire bought off the rack, online order-fulfillment software bought off the shelf doesn't always provide an optimum fit. At Axiom Connection Ltd., Hungerford, Berkshire, United Kingdom, (www.axiomconnection. com), tailoring...

Appealing to the masses: with some models now less than $1,000, the digital SLR gains popularity with prosumers.(Single Lens Reflex )
September 1, 2004... When a particular technology is written up in USA Today, you know it has mass appeal. Digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) cameras are now among that group. Just a few months ago, in its May 27 edition, USA Today featured an article...

Lights, camera, action! The Anonymous Consumer shops for a digital camcorder.(Anonymous Consumer)
September 1, 2004... Before her first daughter's birth, the Anonymous Consumer figured she had everything she needed: a crib, changing table, a good stash of diapers, a digital camera, and a stroller. After the arrival of her little cherub, however, the AC knew she...

Aperion Inc.(Product Gallery)
September 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.(Product Gallery)
September 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...

Brandess Kalt-Aetna Group, Inc.(Product Gallery)
September 1, 2004... The Kodak Professional Imaging Division has designated the Brandess-Kalt-Aetna Group, Inc, the premier photo distributor in the USA, as a Platinum Distributor of Kodak Professional Film, Paper, Chemistry and the 8500 Digital Photo Printer....

Bremson--A Kodak Company: HR 500 Long Roll Auto-Frame Detection Upgrade.(Product Gallery)
September 1, 2004... Bremson is pleased to announce the availability of an Auto-Frame Detection Upgrade for the Kodak HR500 Long Roll Accessory. This upgrade will allow customers to scan long roll film without having to punch the film first. Thus, the entire film...

CPAC Imaging.(Product Gallery)
September 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)
September 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)
September 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.(Product Gallery)
September 1, 2004... The Contex MAGNUM XL 54 wide-format color scanners incorporate the latest and best in imaging technology for high-quality full color scanning and copying of the largest formats. The scanner's 54" imaging area can handle color posters, photos,...

Crown Photo Systems.(Product Gallery)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2004... FIFO Card Holder Clips and Identification Cards--Inspired by the onset of all the possibilities that today's minilab processors can do Crown Photo Systems has developed an identification system for the FIFO Film Stand. The FIFO Card Holder...

Flicko's video workshop: re-invent yourself!(Product Gallery)
September 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)
September 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)
September 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)
September 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 marry go-anywhere size to up to 4 Gigabytes of...

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

KnowledgeTrek.(Product Gallery)
September 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. Volume 1...

Mackay Photopak.(Product Gallery)
September 1, 2004... Holiday Packaging from Mackay Photopak 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]...

Minilab Supply Store.(Product Gallery)
September 1, 2004... Minilab Supply Store / Prolab Imaging Products mCase[TM] provides retail-ready cases, holders, and organizers for Memory Cards, Batteries, and more. These products are designed to add value to your current product line by providing a superior...

Mitsubishi: ultra-fast, large volume digital photographic printer.(Product Gallery)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2004... Mitsubishi's CP-95fXlDW Digital Color Thermal Printer combines an ultra-fast print speed and large capacity print roll to provide an exceptional revenue generating source. The CP-9500DW delivers bright, bold colors and achieves and unparalleled...

Neil: new recordable talking ornament frame.(Product Gallery)
September 1, 2004... Neil Enterprises, Inc., Vernon Hills, Il. announces the introduction of the Recordable Talking Ornament/Frame for the holiday season. This creative holiday ornament holds up to a 15 second personal message to send warm greetings to someone...

Noritsu.(Product Gallery)(Advertisement)
September 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)
September 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)
September 1, 2004... PhotoTidings offers a vast selection of digital templates for printing photo greeting cards lot the holidays and most occasions. Plus they have templates for calendars, gift tags, trader cards, team mates and more. Templates may be purchased in...

Pioneer Photo Albums[R].(Product Gallery)(Advertisement)
September 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)(Photo Marketing Association)
September 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...

SMI Group-San Marco Imaging.(Product Gallery)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2004... Master 5--entry-level digital minilab--occupies less than 1 [m.sup.2] (11-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)
September 1, 2004... Sony's new UPX-C200 Digital Printing System is the most modem, 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)
September 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...

Ultra PRO.(Product Gallery)(Advertisement)
September 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)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2004... The ViviCam 4000 is a 6 mega pixel digital camera with a 3X optical zoom auto focus lens, an impressive 2.2-inch color LCD display and integral flash. The ViviCam 4000 features a movie-clip recording capability with integral microphone and...