In a message dated 19/11/02 10:50:32 am, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

<< Thank heavens that skill and creative input still have their 
place and value! >>

"Thank heavens that skill and creative input still have their 
place and value!"

But these are slowly disappearing!  Being in the retouching/comping side for 
thirty years, the last 12 years I have obviously seen great changes! We had 
to go the digital route back in the late 80's.. A lot of 
retouchers/photocompers lost their work! 
Photoshop and hardware get faster, better and cheaper. A lot more 
retouchers/photocompers loose there jobs! Photographers start retouching as 
do Repro houses, designers and even art directors. Now the agencies are 
setting up their own retouching, printing and indeed digital photographic 
studios! 
The quality that was always demanded is now not often seen. I see that all 
the time. As an art director told me once.. We will shoot, retouch and proof 
in house, and save a fortune. 
So where will it all end? I think that "skill and creative input as well as 
experience" are very important, but more people are doing it themselves.. 
Very badly.

Jeff.

www.ftpcreative.co.uk
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