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Rangefinder
Magazine
February 2003
Problems & Solutions
Please accompany your questions with a self-addressed
stamped envelope if you wish an immediate reply. Alternatively, you can
e-mail me at: bhurter@rfpublishing.com.
From: Ed Lowrey
Lowrey Advertising & Photography
22839 Kafir Road
Oronogo, MO 64855-9306
edlowrey@worldnet.att.net
I am trying to find an article that told how to use the Photoshop
6 Smart Blur filter to convert a photo to line art. I was retired from
my company last year and all my magazines were trashed.
I now do photo restoration to supplement my Retirement income. I’d
appreciate any help you can give me.
I’ve uncovered two articles on the Internet that answer your question
precisely. The first is an overview of Smart Blur in Photoshop and has
a small section about converting to line art. Here’s the address
for that: http://www.lonestardigital.com/smart_blur.htm. The site is Lone
Star Digital. The second article is in detail about converting images
to line art and pen and ink drawings using the Smart Blur filter. That
address is: http://www.edigitalphoto.com/archives. Once there, search
for Smart Blur and it will take you right to it.
From: Meridith Walters
jwpphoto@earthlink.net
I just saw your article, “A Look at the Changing Face of Wedding
Photojournalism,” in the December issue. Thank you for publishing
my photos! This was my first print competition and I was so surprised
to have placed 2nd in the Photojournalism category. I am in the process
of starting my own wedding photography business with my husband after
two years of freelancing with another studio. We’re very excited
about our new venture and it was so thrilling to see my work in print!
We’ve been shooting weddings all digital for two years, and it’s
great! My husband shoots the more directed shots and I take the photojournalism
approach. We’ve found this to be a very good balance for brides
who like the look of photojournalism but can’t live without the
more expected wedding shots. I’m glad to see we’re part of
a growing trend. I look forward to reading more of your articles in upcoming
issues.
Thanks again for featuring my work.
Thanks for the kind words and congratulations. Hopefully, we’ll
be featuring your work again in the future.
From: Jon Marie Portrait Studio
Renton, Washington
I would like some help finding someone who can repair my strobes.
They are an older brand, but I feel someone out there can repair them.
Can you help? The strobes are Hico-Lites Model K-II, a 200 watt-second
strobe using NiCd rechargeable batteries. Thanks in advance.
Try contacting Marflex Service Corporation, P.O. Box 633, 16 Chapin Road,
Unit 906, Pine Brook, NJ 07058; Voice (973) 808-9626, fax (973) 808-1706.
They should be able to help you and if they can’t, they should be
able to refer you.
From: Paul McKinley
Carson City, Michigan
mkinley@pathwaynet.com
Are you aware of an arm-shaped mechanism that mounts to the ceiling
and moves horizontally and vertically and in a circle (you would mount
your key light on it)? I don't think the unit telescopes, but does have
quite a range of motion, otherwise.
I have been told that a couple of brothers started a company called
Union & Brother. I’ve been told that they are located in Canada
as well as California. Try as I might, I cannot find anything on the Internet
when searching for Union & Brother, Union and Brothers, etc. Ever
hear of these guys? Do you have any idea what the equipment is that I’m
describing?
It is nothing like a rail system such as the Photogenic Master Rail or
Calumet’s Hi-Glide Rail system.
Any leads would be appreciated. Hope to meet you and the crew at the WPPI
convention in Las Vegas next month!
I picked up a string of a conversation on PhotoNet about the “old
style Union and Brothers adjustable camera stand.” Apparently, the
writer loved the old style ones but when he bought a new one, he was most
unsatisfied with the workmanship. He said the main support is made out
of “pot metal” and it really should be made of steel.
He suggested to another writer to contact Calumet, which would have more
information about the Union and Brothers adjustable camera stands.
The person who wrote the string on PhotoNet is Larry L. Letzer Sr., and
his web site is http://www.milball.com. His e-mail is: chelshel@centraltx.net.
 From:
Jill Jennings
Las Vegas, NV
I am writing about my print, “Young Bridezilla,” which
appeared in the December issue in the article, “WPJ Now,”
which you authored. The photography credit was accidentally given to the
bride, Karen Sipp. Could you send me a few extra issues so I could send
them to my family back in Scotland? This is pretty big stuff where I come
from.
Our apologies for not giving you the proper credit on the photo, “Young
Bridezilla,” which is a winner. And of course, I’ll send you
some extra issues.
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