STUFF TO BORROW We have track lighting and clip on lights, backgrounds, display boards and a small light tent available for members who regularly attend meetings to borrow at very moderate terms. For details, PM Wyndham by following the link to Private Messaging below.
SMUGMUG DISCOUNT LINK If you're feeling that it's time to get a site of your own, one of the options to review is Smugmug ( check out Zenfolio too). I use Smugmug and like it for the ability to customise almost everything and to use your own URL, thereby setting you free from dependence on any one host for the future. If you want to try out Smugmug you can get $5 off by using my referral link which is here and, yes I'll get a freebie too when it comes to renewing my sub next year!
If you are an active member and would like to have your site listed here please PM Wyndham.
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Check out the latest news about the new CMPG Discount Card here and if you don't have one yet just ask at the next meeting!
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CURRENT ASSIGNMENTS
Songkran
Five of Your Own Favourite Images
Bring a maximum of 5 entries per subject to the next meeting on a USB drive (2000 pixels on the long side is plenty big enough) - please DO NOT bring CDs/DVDs or CF cards and to make life easier put them in a folder with your name on!
Athit Perawongmetha, award-winning photographer and current exhibitor at the Documentary Arts Asia Gallery in Chiang Mai will be coming in to talk about his work and take part in an open Q&A session about his coverage of Thai politics over the past three years. Come down on Friday 27th April from 6pm to see the work and Athit will begin his talk at 7, followed by a frank Q&A session with the audience. Please don't miss this opportunity to meet one of the best photographers currently working in Thailand.
Saturday 28th April, from 1pm - Open portfolio reviews with Athit Perawongmetha Athit Perawongmetha, award-winning photographer and current exhibitor at the Documentary Arts Asia Gallery in Chiang Mai will be coming in to give an open portfolio review session with local and passing photographers. The session will begin at 1pm on Saturday 28th April and reviews will be held in the main gallery in front of all participants and anyone who wishes to attend. Participants will be given 30 minutes to present and discuss their work with Athit, 500baht per participant, 300baht for students. All proceeds will go towards covering the costs of Athit's trip. This is an incredible opportunity for local photographers to discuss their work with one of the best photographers currently working in Thailand. If you would like to take part please send an email to director@documentary-arts-asia.org with a link to examples of your work online. Please don't miss out - all styles and levels of photography welcome! Read More »
The restriction that limits video recording in digitial cameras to 30 minutes could be abolished if the World Trade Organization's Information Technology Agreement (ITA) is expanded. Several countries, including the USA, have begun informal talks to extend the scope of the ITA to include products that are currently subject to tariffs and duty. At present, digital cameras' video cuts off after 30 minutes to avoid them being classified as video cameras (which attract 5.4% duty). If the video cameras are added to the ITA, this distinction would no longer matter. (via Nikkei)
Geek.com reports that Canon is seeking a patent on methods to reduce the precision of camera EXIF data, including location and time information. The idea is apparently to balance the benefits of providing this data with the desire to preserve the camera user's privacy.
Rangefinder magazine has posted an article by photographer Jared Platt who gives a short primer on outsourcing post-production work. Aimed primarily at wedding and event photographers whose shoots often involve large numbers of images, the article argues that outsourcing part of your after-shoot workflow is a good business decision in many cases.
[ June 30th, 2012; ] Burrard-Lucas Photography has launched a landscape photo competition. They are looking for striking, original and beautiful landscape photographs taken anywhere in the world. For some inspiration, checkout the results of last year's Landscape Photo Contest. The deadline is 30th June 2012.The grand prize is the chance to win the Canon EOS 60D Digital SLR camera.The [...]
[ March 31st, 2012; ] Burrard-Lucas Photography has launched a pet photo competition. They are looking for striking and original photographs of your beloved dogs, cats and other pets. For some inspiration, checkout the results of last year’s Pet Photo Contest. The deadline is 31st March 2012.The grand prize is the chance to win the Canon EOS 60D Digital SLR [...]
