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Rangefinder
Magazine
February 2004
Industry News
Tamas Revesz of Hungary
Receives $5000 Grant
Tamas Revesz, one of Hungary’s most distinguished photographers
and photo curators is the recipient of the 2003 Howard Chapnick Grant
for the Advancement of Photojournalism. Mr. Revesz, will use the grant
to establish a “Master Class for Photojournalists” for the
Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Slovakia. Twelve photographers
(not more than two from each country) will be invited to take part in
a two-month workshop in their country, to work on an assignment entitled “Choice.” The
Chapnick Grant Program was the idea of photographers Brian Lanker and
Rich Clarkson, and is given in memory of Howard Chapnick who spent 50
years in the Black Star Photo Agency working on the behalf of and in
support of photojournalists. Applications for the next Howard Chapnick
Grant are due July 15, 2004, and may be obtained by writing to: Howard
Chapnick Grant, c/o W. Eugene Smith Fund, International Center of Photography,
1133 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036. For more information
visit www.smithfund.org/.
Denis Reggie’s 16-City
Tour Starts Up
Famed photographer Denis Reggie will travel to 16 U.S. cities in
March and April to present one-day seminars that will examine
the state-of-the-art
in digital wedding photojournalism. Up-to-the-minute camera and flash
techniques will be revealed along with the nuts and bolts of his successful
studio operation and digital workflow. The presentation also details
new software, storage, e-commerce, album design, lab services, and
album preferences. This seminar is ideally suited for aspiring
and working
wedding photographers wishing to keep pace with the industry’s
rapidly changing landscape and to enhance operational efficiency and
profitability.
Denis Reggie has been acclaimed “the
great wedding photographer of our day” by Town and Country, “best
of the best” by
Harper’s Bazaar, and “the finest wedding photographer
of his generation” by Photo District News. He has appeared
on “Oprah,” “Entertainment
Tonight,” and on NBC’s “Today” show, and
has covered over 1700 weddings—both large and small—in
his trademark journalistic style.
Participation in the 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. event is $149 per attendee,
including lunch. Advance registration is required and seating is
limited. The
2004 tour schedule is:
Houston—March 1; Dallas—March 2; Kansas City—March
3; Denver—March 4; Orlando—March 15; Atlanta—March
16; Chicago—March 17; Detroit—March 18; New York City—March
22; Philadelphia— March 23; Washington DC/Baltimore— March
24; Boston—March 25; Seattle— April 5; San Francisco—April
6; Los Angeles —April 7; San Diego—April 8.
The Digital
Wedding Photojournalism 2004 tour is sponsored by Canon, Leather
Craftsmen, Lexar Media and Pictage. Representatives of
each sponsoring company will be on hand to answer questions and
demonstrate
their latest
products.
For additional information and
seminar registration, visit www.denisreggie.net or call (404) 873-8080.
Trent Parke of Sidney, Australia,
Receives $30,000 Grant
Trent Parke of Sidney, Australia, has won the $30,000 W. Eugene Smith
Grant in Humanistic Photography for 2003 for his project, “Minutes
to Midnight.” A $5000 Fellowship grant goes to Victor
Sira, of New York City, for his project, “Points of
Entry.” The awards
presented annually by the W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund,
are sponsored by Nikon Inc. Helen Marcus, President of the
W. Eugene Smith Fund said, “Trent
Parke shares his enthusiasm and unique vision of Australia,
focusing on a place he loves. It’s exciting to view
the country through his eyes.” Applications for the
next W. Eugene Smith Grant in Humanistic Photography are
due July 15, 2004, and may be obtained by sending a self-addressed,
stamped envelope with an application request to: W. Eugene
Smith Fund,
International Center of Photography, 1133 Avenue of the Americas,
New York, NY 10036. For more information visit www.smithfund.org/.
Olympus GPS
Olympus America Inc. recently announced the launch of the world’s
first global professional support program for professional
photographers. Olympus Global Professional Services (GPS) began supporting
photographers
this October with the launch of the company’s 100
percent, all-digital interchangeable lens SLR system: the
Olympus E-1 with Zuiko Digital Specific
Lenses. The program will provide comprehensive support
to registered GPS professionals in the United States, Canada,
Europe, Japan and Korea,
with other countries expected to be added in the future.
For more information visit www.olympusamerica.com/e-1/.
Phase
One A/S Creates C1 Product Group
Denmark’s Phase One, a leading manufacturer of high-end digital
imaging backs, has announced the formation of its new software division,
the C1 Product Group, effective immediately. All activities related to
Capture One DSLR software products (C1 DSLR) will continue to operate
out of the 10-year-old firm’s Copenhagen headquarters as well as
its North American Sales headquarters based in Northport, NY. Phase One
has moved quickly to accommodate the aggressive growth of its patent-pending
RAW Workflow Image Processing Software products and to stay abreast of
the rapid introductions of new DSLR cameras. Information: www.phaseone.com.
Kodak Names Smith-Pilkington Vice Chairman of Greater Asia Region
Eastman Kodak Company announced the appointment of Karen Smith-Pilkington,
a 23-year veteran of the company, as vice chairman
of the company’s
Greater Asia Region, reporting to Henri Petit, the
region’s chairman.
Both are senior vice presidents of the company. Smith-Pilkington’s
appointment was made effective January 5. She will
relocate to Shanghai.
Foveon Introduces New 10.2 MP
Direct Image Sensor
Foveon Inc., recently announced the immediate availability of the
F7X3-C9110, an enhanced version of the Foveon X3 PRO 10M direct image
sensor. The improved 10.2 megapixel (red + green + blue pixels)
image sensor doubles
the sensitivity and maximum exposure times and
offers
increased dynamic range over its predecessor. The new Foveon
sensor is
used
in the
Sigma SD10 digital SLR. The image sensor allows users
to capture outstanding images at higher shutter speeds ideal for
sports
action as well as
in low light situations requiring long exposures
up to 30
seconds.
Digital Bootcamp, May
23–27
Now in its sixth season, Kevin Kubota’s Digital Bootcamp is
the ultimate hands-on digital workshop for those just starting
to shoot digital or those who want to refine their digital
skills and workflow, this is
the place to be. The all inclusive program/lodging
fee for four days of intense learning at a beautiful private ranch/conference
center in
Central Oregon. The
fee is $1625. In
addition, Bootcamp organizers have added an
optional Photoshop Essential Basics
3/4-day program on Sunday, May 23rd. The fee
for that additional program and lodging Saturday night
is only
$195. Register
at www.KubotaWorkshops.com. Space is limited
to 20 participants.
$5000 Grant to Teatown
Fuji Photo Film U.S.A.,Inc. recently awarded Teatown Lake Reservation
in Ossining,NY, a $5000 grant to help Teatown
raise funds for its education, environmental and land conservation
effort through
the publication of its annual calendar. Calendars,
which cost
$7.50, postage
and
handling
included, can be purchased at: www.teatown.org/.
Sales Record Holder, Louise Cox joins ToCAD
Louise Cox, an award-winning photo–marketing expert with an award
winning sales record going back to 1983, has joined ToCAD of America
Inc., as a senior vice president of Sales for it’s new Hakuba–Velbon
Division. Louise Cox has, over the course
of her career, represented such prestigious
product
lines as Mamiya
and Contax cameras, Sunpak flashes,
and Silk and Velbon tripods. For more information
contact ToCAD at (973) 428-9800
New Photoflex Catalog
Photoflex CD–Rom Catalog Photoflex recently published its new 2004
interactive products catalog in print
and on CD-ROM to showcase its lighting products for the photography,
digital-imaging, video, and film industries.
This year’s 40-page catalog presents
Photoflex’s entire line
of products, including softboxes, lights,
connectors, reflectors, umbrellas,
grids, stands, and carrying cases.
Photoflex’s 2004 CD-ROM includes
step-by-step instructions for the set–up
and assembly of each Photoflex product.
It also provides
eight free photographic lighting lessons,
highlighting some practical and creative
applications of the
product in use. For more
information visit: www.photoflex.com/.
New Operations Manager at Photoflex
Tammy Sanders has been appointed operations manager of Photoflex.
Sander will manage the daily operations of Photoflex,
oversee the administrative staff and its activities. Sanders
most recently served
as human
resources and safety director at AC&C Painting & Plastering
in Gilroy, CA. For more information visit
www.photoflex.com/.
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