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MailPix announces Acquisition Department News 

MailPix announces Acquisition Department

GaryPageau
Growth-driven photo company seeks companies for portfolio Huntington Beach, CA – MailPix, the photo-printing, canvas and gifting site, announced a Department of Acquisitions to aggressively pursue the expansion of its company portfolio of websites and mobile apps. The department is headed by CEO and founder, Fred H. Lerner, who has more than 30 years’ experience in acquisitions. “The recent investments... Read More
Panasonic launches full-frame LUMIX S1H with cinema-quality video News 

Panasonic launches full-frame LUMIX S1H with cinema-quality video

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NEWARK, N.J., Aug. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Panasonic is proud to announce the launch of the LUMIX S1H, a new Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera equipped with a full-frame image sensor, combining professional-level video quality with the high mobility of a mirrorless camera. The LUMIX S1H is the world’s first camera capable of video recording at 6K/24p *1 (3:2 aspect ratio), 5.9K/30p (16:9 aspect ratio) and... Read More
Nikon Z Series adds dedicated 3D LUT for N-Log News Press releases Updates 

Nikon Z Series adds dedicated 3D LUT for N-Log

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Additional Details Announced for Upcoming RAW Video Output Update MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Nikon has introduced a dedicated LUT (lookup table) for users of the N-Log feature on the Nikon Z 7 and Z 6 cameras, allowing greater creative control in post-production. Further adding to the Z series’ capabilities for professional and advanced video creators, a new update... Read More
Tariffs not expected to impact GoPro’s second-half 2019 financial performance News Press releases 

Tariffs not expected to impact GoPro’s second-half 2019 financial performance

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SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — GoPro, Inc. today reiterated that it does not expect the recently announced tariffs to have an impact on its second half 2019 financial performance as most of its U.S. bound camera production will come from Mexico in the second half of 2019. “As previously stated, we began production in Guadalajara, Mexico of our U.S.... Read More
New apps, updates, financial news and more industry notes for the week of Aug. 23 News 

New apps, updates, financial news and more industry notes for the week of Aug. 23

GaryPageau
      New apps and updates Makers4Good updated its iOS light meter app, Luxi, to version 2.0.10, features improved calibration sliders, refined light reading, and faster processing, via press release. Nikon has launched SnapBridge 2.6,for iOS and Android, featuring improved design, RAW (NEF/NRW) images can be downloaded (Wi-Fi cameras only), faster automatic image transfers (2 Megapixel versions), DSLR and Mirrorless camera control and... Read More
PBS launches family history TV show, “Family Pictures USA” Feature News Opinion 

PBS launches family history TV show, “Family Pictures USA”

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“Family Pictures USA”, a new PBS television show, that “explores neighborhoods and cities through the lens of the family photo album.” Hosted by artist and filmmaker Thomas Allen Harris, and with major support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), this national series “seeks to expand the understanding of American history, diversity and shared values through family photos in the... Read More
Talking kiosks with Kodak Moments’ Michael Graham Feature News Opinion 

Talking kiosks with Kodak Moments’ Michael Graham

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Kodak Moments, the consumer-focused brand from Kodak Alaris, recently introduced the smaller footprint M1 photo kiosk. In spite of the rather snarky media writeups, the photo kiosk business is still viable for retailers looking to offer a low-cost, self-service option. Despite all the changes since the 2012 bankruptcy of Eastman Kodak Co. and subsequent spin-off of Kodak Alaris as the... Read More
Image Protect announces successful platform integration with KODAKOne in $5 million digital rights partnership News Press releases 

Image Protect announces successful platform integration with KODAKOne in $5 million digital rights partnership

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SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Aug. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via OTC PR WIRE — Image Protect Inc., a global leader in the end-to-end copyright infringement sector, is excited to announce the completion of the critical software integration process at the heart of the Company’s strategic partnership agreement (the “Partnership”) with RYDE Holding (“RYDE”), the creator and operator of the KODAKOne... Read More
NRF: July retail sales show strong gains but cautions future growth Market research News Press releases 

NRF: July retail sales show strong gains but cautions future growth

GaryPageau
WASHINGTON, August 15, 2019 – Retail sales were up 0.9 percent in July seasonally adjusted from June and up 5.6 percent unadjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation said today. The numbers exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants. “July’s strong results are consistent with a confident consumer,” NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said. “Households are in good shape with spending... Read More
Image Protect readies major upgrades to Fotofy Image Platform News Press releases 

Image Protect readies major upgrades to Fotofy Image Platform

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SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Aug. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via OTC PR WIRE — Image Protect Inc. , a global leader in the end-to-end copyright infringement sector, is pleased to announce the successful launch of the company’s revolutionary new digital image marketplace and in-image advertising platform, Fotofy.com. The launch began on August 2 and has proceeded smoothly and without issue... Read More
More changes at the top for SFLY: CTO Satish Menon resigns News People on the Move 

More changes at the top for SFLY: CTO Satish Menon resigns

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When Shutterfly Inc. goes under new ownership this fall, there will be a whole new look to the executive suite. According to the company’s most recent Form 8-K, longtime CTO and senior vice president Dr. Satish Menon notified the company Aug. 8 of his intention to resign effective Sept. 6, 2019. The filing stated Dr. Menon will stay on as... Read More
The elephant in the room: Data security and privacy in the photo industry Feature News Opinion 

The elephant in the room: Data security and privacy in the photo industry

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There isn’t an industry today that hasn’t been affected by cybersecurity and data privacy; as recently as this week, CafePress was reportedly affected by a breach. There have even been examples of cameras being hijacked by ransomware attacks. And industry members don’t need any reminder of the havoc caused by the well-known PNI Media and Colorado Timberline breaches. Mike Watkinson,... Read More
Rumors and financial updates for the week of Aug. 15 News People on the Move Press releases SDKs and APIs Tips and tricks Updates 

Rumors and financial updates for the week of Aug. 15

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New apps and updates Skylum has updated Luminar 3.1.3 with a new Lost Edits Album, Hotkeys and faster importing from SSD to Library and more. Kwilt updated its iOS app with easier setup and more device options Adobe reports updates to photography suite: Improvements to Lightroom Classic & Adobe Camera Raw – GPU accelerated editing and PNG export support Improvements to Lightroom Classic only – Batch Merge for HDR, Panoramas,... Read More
ViewBug launches Marketplace, partners with Canva News 

ViewBug launches Marketplace, partners with Canva

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As previously reported in The Dead Pixels Society, imaging community site ViewBug is branching out into image licensing. The company’s  With the ViewBug Marketplace, community members will have access to sell their images and license them to “top agencies worldwide” including Canva, the tool to design presentations, social media graphics, and more with thousands of beautiful layouts. In our prior... Read More
ShootProof announces acquisition of Cole’s Classroom News Press releases 

ShootProof announces acquisition of Cole’s Classroom

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Global leader in online gallery software expands value proposition with addition of fast-growing online photography education platform ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ShootProof, a leading global provider of online gallery software and related services for professional and semi-professional photographers, today announced the acquisition of Cole’s Classroom, an online education platform offering creative and entrepreneurial education to photographers around the world. This is the second... Read More