Retouch4me introduces a color match plugin for reference-based editing Updates 

Retouch4me introduces a color match plugin for reference-based editing

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Retouch4me, a provider of editing software solutions, announces the launch of  the Color Match plugin. Professional photographers and retouchers can use this tool to apply colors from a reference image to their desired image, simplifying the editing process. This software has become a valuable addition to the company’s plugin portfolio. Retouch4me Color Match plugin is available for both Mac and... Read More
Propelled Brands says FASTSIGNS on track to add 20 franchises this year News 

Propelled Brands says FASTSIGNS on track to add 20 franchises this year

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Propelled Brands, the parent company of FASTSIGNS, SIGNWAVE, NerdsToGo, and MY SALON Suite announced the company ended the first half of 2023 with more than 40 new deals signed across its combined network. Propelled Brands is privately held. “Propelled Brands kicked off 2023 following our most successful year to date, and now just halfway into the year, we’re on track... Read More
Flickr, SmugMug, announces $2,500 grant for Black Women Photographers News 

Flickr, SmugMug, announces $2,500 grant for Black Women Photographers

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Flickr, in joint partnership with SmugMug, announced a new grant with the Black Women Photographers collective (BWP) to celebrate the community’s three-year anniversary. This grant includes a fund of $2,500, dedicated to advancing the recipient’s photography practice, coupled with a two-year Flickr Pro membership and a one-year SmugMug Pro subscription. Additionally, 10  recipients will receive a one-year Flickr Pro membership and a... Read More
Shutterfly changes CFO News People on the Move 

Shutterfly changes CFO

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Shutterfly continues to shake up its top management as new CEO Sally Pofcher has added a new CFO, naming Jan Paul Teuwen as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective Sept. 11, 2023. Teuwen succeeds Mike Eklund, who will be stepping down from the CFO role to pursue other opportunities. Teuwen most recently served as Chief Financial Officer for... Read More
Polaroid debuts Polaroid I-2 advanced instant camera New Products 

Polaroid debuts Polaroid I-2 advanced instant camera

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The new Polaroid I-2 combines traditional analog experience with modern camera technology to establish a new benchmark in instant photography. Armed with the sharpest-ever Polaroid lens and built-in manual controls, the I-2 produces exceptional image quality and empowers photographers with the tools to master their craft. The camera will have an MSRP of $599.99, £599,99 and €699,99 “For a long time, it... Read More
GoPro announces HERO12 Black flagship New Products 

GoPro announces HERO12 Black flagship

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GoPro Inc. announced its new HERO12 Black camera, with 2x longer runtimes due to a redesigned power management system than its predecessor, HDR video in market-leading 5.3K and 4K resolution video, support for Bluetooth audio devices and improved HyperSmooth 6.0 video stabilization. HERO12 Black is available today for preorder on GoPro.com for $399.99 as well as Max Lens Mod 2.0 for $99.99, or $79.99 for GoPro subscribers. Both products will... Read More
Kandao releases QooCam3 360-degree action camera News 

Kandao releases QooCam3 360-degree action camera

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Kandao Technology unveiled its newest 360-degree camera, the QooCam 3. Boasting dual fisheye lenses for comprehensive angle coverage, the camera produces  5.7K 30FPS 360-degree videos and high-resolution 11K panoramic photos. Equipped with a wide F1.6 aperture and two 1/1.55-inch sensors, the $349 camera excels in low-light conditions, delivering vivid and intricate imagery, the company claims. Plus, its integrated stabilization ensures... Read More
Amazon changes access for Amazon Drive and Photos News Updates 

Amazon changes access for Amazon Drive and Photos

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Amazon is continuing the migration away from Amazon Drive to Amazon Photos. As previously announced, Amazon notified customers it is dropping support for Amazon Drive for file backups but going to “fully focus” efforts on photo and video storage. The service will end Dec. 31, 2023. Recently, the service notified users they can access their Amazon Drive content via Amazon Photos: Dear Amazon... Read More
NRF: Economy is expanding but momentum is slowing Market research 

NRF: Economy is expanding but momentum is slowing

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The economy is still growing, but not as fast as it was earlier this year, said National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz. “The U.S. economy continues to expand but recent data is signaling a slowdown in its momentum,” Kleinhenz said. “The economy is slowing but not halting.” “Progress has been made on combating inflation, but higher prices remain,” Kleinhenz... Read More
The Impact of Generative AI on the Imaging Industry with Hans Hartman, Visual1st Events Podcasts 

The Impact of Generative AI on the Imaging Industry with Hans Hartman, Visual1st

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Want to unravel the mysteries of Generative AI and its impact on the imaging industry? In this episode of the Dead Pixels Society podcast, Gary Pageau interviews expert, Hans Hartman, the chairman of Visual1st. Discover the transformative difference between Generative AI and traditional AI, and how AI can generate media from simple prompts. Hartman also ventures into the complex arena... Read More
Sony updates Camera Remote Software Updates 

Sony updates Camera Remote Software

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Sony Electronics announced an updated version of its Camera Remote Software Development Kit (SDK), which allows users to operate Sony’s cameras remotely from their computer. Updated functionality includes compatibility with the newly announced ILX-LR1 camera and support for third parties in the development of bespoke applications using the leading performance of Sony cameras. Version 1.10 of the camera remote SDK, which... Read More
Varsity Brands sells Herff Jones Graduation business to Atlas Holdings Acquisitions New Products News 

Varsity Brands sells Herff Jones Graduation business to Atlas Holdings

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Varsity Brands and Atlas Holdings jointly announced the signing of a definitive purchase agreement for the sale of the Varsity Brands’ Herff Jones Graduation Business, including the Scholastic and Collegiate brand portfolio and manufacturing facilities, to Atlas. Terms weren’t disclosed. The Graduation Business offers a range of caps and gowns, fine paper, jewelry, and frames. Varsity Brands, the market leader... Read More
Nikon adds four Nikon Ambassadors Promotions 

Nikon adds four Nikon Ambassadors

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Nikon Inc. announced the addition of four new imaging professionals to the prestigious Nikon Ambassador program, a group of influential visual artists and leaders in modern photography and videography, according to the company. “This year, the Nikon Ambassador program celebrates ten years, and since the program’s inception both the visual medium and the industry itself have evolved dramatically, with trends,... Read More
Adobe changing up Creative Cloud syncing policy News 

Adobe changing up Creative Cloud syncing policy

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Adobe Inc. is changing its cloud storage syncing policy effective Feb. 1, 2024. Free and personal accounts will no longer be able to use Adobe Creative Cloud Syncing in February, while enterprise and teams business accounts have until Oct. 1, 2024. Adobe Creative Cloud sync allows users to save files locally in a folder called “Creative Cloud Files”; then those... Read More
Sony launches industrial strength E-mount camera, ILX-LR1 New Products 

Sony launches industrial strength E-mount camera, ILX-LR1

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Sony Electronics launched the new ILX-LR1, an interchangeable lens camera designed for industrial use with an approximately 61 megapixel 35mm full-frame image sensor. The camera is suited inspection, investigation, surveying, and mapping by drone, the company said. The new ILX-LR1 is expected to be available at the end of November through Sony and a variety of Sony’s authorized dealers for body only:... Read More