A message from CAPIC to its members with the request to pass it onto whoever may be affected by the Rogers' Image Assignment Contract:
"We would like to bring to your attention the changes that have recently been made to the Rogers’ Image Assignment contract for photographers and illustrators. Rogers used to have a contract that was beneficial to photographers and illustrators but it has recently been modified, which has negatively impacted photographers’ and illustrators’ position, twofold:.
Firstly, the contract has a confidentiality clause that prohibits photographers and illustrators from discussing the contract with anyone after signing it. However, it is legal to discuss it BEFORE signing it. We encourage our members to discuss the Rogers contract with other photographers, CAPIC and/or your lawyer BEFORE signing it to make sure that you understand the contract. In addition, CAPIC strongly recommends deleting this confidentiality clause from the contact before signing it.
Secondly, Rogers wants to own more rights without providing better compensation to photographers and illustrators for their work.
The CAPIC National office would like to hear your feedback and discuss the Rogers contract with CAPIC photographers and illustrators that have concerns and questions about it. We would like to negotiate the terms of the contract with Rogers to achieve a balance between their needs and creators’ needs."
The finalists and winners of the 2010 International Photography Awards (IPA) competition are now revealed. 330 winners and 21 Finalists will go on to compete for three top awards... check out the diverse range of winners below!
The call for entries for the Photography Masters Cup goes until 28 Jan 2011.
"With a collective Jury of the world's most recognized experts from National Geographic Channel to Christies in New York, the Masters Cup is the industry's most authoritative and important photographic event for color photography and brings to light the best work of the year as nominated by the esteemed international panel."
National Geographic's World In Focus photography contest is open to amateur and professional photographers alike and invites entries in the categories of Travel Portraits, Outdoor Scenes, Sense of Place Scenes, Spontaneous Moments, and Photo Essay. Enter before August 23 at worldinfocuscontest.com.
What do all of these magazine covers have in common? They were all imaged at FTP Creative Imaging. See why all of these great shots came through the FTP Creative Imaging lab. Read more in the weblink below!
A New Wave in Continuous Lighting - Loans and Links
Aug 4, 2010 1:28 PM S1 Group
A new wave of photography is happening as more photographers are doing video on their stills sets, creating a need for continuous lights. The K5600s are a line of HMI low wattage lighting that have adapter rings to fit Profoto lighting modifiers. We are looking at putting these into our rental department, so we have some of these on loan. Here's what Sasha Moric at Samo films, a very up to date video cameraman and director, had to say when he tried out the HMIs :
"...How well could the HMI's hold up on a set that included shooting video and stills on the Canon 5D Mk 2 with the same lighting setup for both stills and motion? All I can say is Wow. I was super pleased with the output of the HMI's and especially the ability to shoot in the native colour balance of all CMOS chips. When shooting video on a camera like the 5D you are always battling the poor compression of the native codec that the camera shoots in, so I feel it is always the best results when keeping the camera in as many of the native settings as possible (ex. not having to change the white balance to tungsten lighting) The K5600 allows you to keep a daylight white balance while still working with a practical light kit that you can power off of any regular power outlet, making life a lot simpler and easier. One thing I also loved was the ability to use photography lighting accessories with the continuous lighting, the quantity of light I was achieving with the Broncolor Para 220 was magical. To conclude, all I can say is take out the K5600's for yourself and shoot something. You will never want to go back.
If you would like to try them out, contact Branko at reception (416 466 3024 or bookings@s1group.ca) to see what is available.
Some links we have found to be useful regarding this trend and some product - specific information on the K5600s are below:
Have you seen the previews? The new film adaptation of Warren Ellis and Cully Hamner's "Red" produced by Di Bonaventura Pictures and Summit Entertainment was partially shot in Canada. The movies stars Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker, Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich, Helen Mirren and Karl Urban among others. S1 provided lighting, Sprinter grip van, equipment, and capture equipment for the stills on set in Toronto by Nels Israelson.
Actors such as Piper Perabo and Peter Gallagher star in the new drama, Covert Affairs. The production took place here in Toronto. NBC Universal called S1 in for a shoot when photographer Robert Ascroft needed lighting, grip, electrical, crew, cameras, production support and 2 grip vans, and we were happy to help. Check the series out on Showtime, Tuesdays at 10/9c.
Canadian artist Nelly Furtado graced the cover of Flare in July 2010. This and the inside feature was shot by Max Abadian at S1 studios. Even the sets for the cover shoot were supplied by S1. Check out more of Max Abadian's portfolio below!
If you haven't taken advantage of Phase One's summer offer, save 50% on Capture One 5! Whether you are purchasing Capture one for the first time or upgrading from version 3 or 4, this offer applies. Follow the link below to get a coupon code that is valid until 6 August 2010.
A new wave of photography is happening as more photographers are doing video on their stills sets, creating a need for continuous lights. The K5600s are a line of HMI low wattage lighting that have adapter rings to fit Profoto lighting modifiers. We are looking at putting these into our rental department, so we have some of these on loan. Here's what Sasha Moric at Samo films, a very up to date video cameraman and director, had to say when he tried out the HMIs :
Have you seen the previews? The new film adaptation of Warren Ellis and Cully Hamner's "Red" produced by Di Bonaventura Pictures and Summit Entertainment was partially shot in Canada. The movies stars Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker, Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich, Helen Mirren and Karl Urban among others. S1 provided lighting, Sprinter grip van, equipment, and capture equipment for the stills on set in Toronto by Nels Israelson.
Actors such as Piper Perabo and Peter Gallagher star in the new drama, Covert Affairs. The production took place here in Toronto. NBC Universal called S1 in for a shoot when photographer Robert Ascroft needed lighting, grip, electrical, crew, cameras, production support and 2 grip vans, and we were happy to help. Check the series out on Showtime, Tuesdays at 10/9c.
Canadian artist Nelly Furtado graced the cover of Flare in July 2010. This and the inside feature was shot by Max Abadian at S1 studios. Even the sets for the cover shoot were supplied by S1. Check out more of Max Abadian's portfolio below!
If you haven't taken advantage of Phase One's summer offer, save 50% on Capture One 5! Whether you are purchasing Capture one for the first time or upgrading from version 3 or 4, this offer applies. Follow the link below to get a coupon code that is valid until 6 August 2010.
