AL TILLOTSON ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) was saying something along these lines: >On the topic of slide presentations, an open question to you heavy duty >presenters. Are you showing your original transparencies, or dupes?
I have always shown originals. And now that some of my shows are starting to get repeated showings, I have at times wondered what the long term effect, if any, would be. >If originals, are you concerned about eventual fade (especially Kodachrome) >from repeated showings? After I think about it, though, I see it as a necessary evil. If I've got a show that's good enough to be shown repeatedly, and people enjoy it, I'll keep showing it without reservation. Isn't that why we shoot all these pictures after all? All the best shots in the world don't really count for much if you don't ever show them off and entertain people. But that's just my opinion. If I was a die-hard archivist, I might have a different one. >If dupes, is there any quality dropoff on the screen; does anyone in the >audience notice? The best possible dupe is another original shot 1/6th of a second later. I realize that not every one has a motor, but having extras is almost an absolute necessity if you plan on showing slides, submitting them for publication. Heck, shooting extras can even save you from processing glitches like pinholes or stains. Having that safety net eases my concerns about repeadedly projecting original slides. Scott Scott Withrow Terre Haute, Indiana (more or less) http://www.railcenter.com -> SPORRS: 'Serious Photographers Of Railroad Related Subjects' -> Web Site: http://www.anet-stl.com/acphotog/sporrs/ -> Message © 1998 SPORRS® - All Rights Reserved
