Pro-Imaging

Plenty of variety this week as usual starting off with a discussion as to what
rugged external backup drive ...not made by LaCie to purchase.  Various tales
of woe of what to avoid.

A small but detailed image database for Mac users was wanted.  Several suggestions were offered.

All photographers rely on their eyes and so when a member wanted some
advise about laser eye surgery there were several members who could offer
first hand advise.  One member had a brother who was directly involved in eye
surgery so had some invaluable guidance.

Advise was sought for a picture library that specialises in underwater
photography.

We discussed a short movie shot with a Canon 5D MKII digital camera.  Quite
amazing sound and picture quality, where is it all going?

A member in the US drew our attention to the Facebook privacy situation and
the bewildering tangle of options.

Photoshop and multitasking on a Mac was discussed along with Phase One
giving Microsoft's Expression Media away free to existing Capture One owners
so some members wondered how good it is.

The British Photographic Council are running a survey for photographers in the
UK and this brought a number of queries.  PI is an active member of this
recently formed group representing the interests of professional photographers
in the UK.

News from the US,  New York City's Mayor's Office is seeking $300 permit fee
to shoot anything.  Is the world going completely mad?

Shooting money was on the mind of a member with an interesting commission.

Second monitor or indeed third monitor on the one system and profilling was
another discussion this week.

What should I be charging for a Fogra approved proof asks one EU member.  
Help came from a member offering this service.

Using mains flash lighting on the forecourt of a petrol station brought a number
is interesting suggestions.

contributed by Richard Kenward - Artisan Digital Services