>On Thu, 23 Jun 2005, Cotty wrote: > >> I have only seen the one programme, the one you mention. Frankly I >> thought the idea of using a camera-phone was plain daft. They should be >> using the sort of gear that would be considered semi-pro (*ist D, 20D, >> D70 etc etc) because that's what most people who would watch the >> programme would be using, or aspiring to use. Camera-phone snappers would >> not make a point of watching the programme IMO. > On 23/6/05, Chris Stoddart, discombobulated, unleashed: > >I think the idea of this was an attempt to get people at all levels >involved, i.e. you might only have a camera phone but you can take >meaningful pictures too. If they had given everyone 7k digicams it >becomes a bit of a 'this is what pros can do' exercise. We already know >what they can do with the equipment of their choice; just type any of >their names into google :-)
But my point is just that. Let's see what the pros can do. Let's see what their workflows are - not just at the taking stage. Let's see some quality work going through - all the way to the final print. But you're right, it's not the right vehicle for that. The target audience is as you describe, and with that in mind, it's fine. Bob, if you're reading this, what was that doc a while back on the war photographer shooting out in the middle east somewhere? Can't remember who it was. The programme was quite bleak, but the insights into the mind of the photographer was superb. That's more my kind of programme I'm afraid. But onwards and upwards. I'll catch it on Sunday evening :-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=====| http://www.cottysnaps.com _____________________________
