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Quick Review: Rangefinder October 2008 Issue
I just received the Rangefinder October 2008 issue, which is published by Rangefinder Publishing. It is the Fine Art Issue, and weighs in at 250 pages. It is truly spectacular, and that’s why I’m taking time to mention it. As a former Editorial Director of a photo-related magazine (Digital Imaging, and later renamed Digital Imaging Techniques), I know how much work goes into to putting together a magazine (and Rangefinder is much bigger than the one that I worked on).
Here are a few reasons why I think the issue is so impressive:
• The art portfolios, well-written articles and advice from many photographers, including Eric Meola, Lois Greenfeld, Michael Eastman, Mary McGrath, Andy Katz and others are truly stunning;
• The layout and design of the issue (as usual) is fantastic.
• The imagery and tips from “My Lessons from the Lemon Grove” by Deanna Urs are excellent;
• The new Promo Guide, with special offers on a wide range of products and services is well thought-out and organized;
• John Rettie’s overviews of the Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Adobe CS4 and onOne Software’s Focal Point are very informative.
I was also very happy to see that many of the articles are available as downloadable PDFs on this page of the Rangefinder website.
It’s also great that the printed magazine is free to qualified photographic professionals. You can find the page to submit your information for a free print subscription here.
Over the last year, I’ve contributed some of my images and tips to a few Rangefinder and AfterCapture articles. They are available below for download.
Related Links:
• Rangefinder’s sister publication primarily dedicated to more technical digital photo topics: AfterCapture magazine. AfterCapture’s archives can be found here, and like Rangefinder’s print subscription, the print version of AfterCapture is also available free to qualified photographic professionals. You can find the subscription page here.
• Feature article in the July 2008 Rangefinder Magazine: Andrew Darlow: Serving Up a Buffet of Imaging and Output Tips (downloadable PDF)
• February 2008 article in AfterCapture Magazine to which I contributed images and printing tips: MarketingMojo: Your Future is an Open Book (downloadable PDF)
Take Control E-Books 50% Off Sale Ends Tuesday 10/14/2008
I just received my weekly TidBITS e-mail in my in-box with this announcement. TidBITS is a great newsletter published by TidBITS Publishing Inc. I’ve purchased a few of the Take Control e-books over the years and I’ve listened to many of the authors discuss their e-books on one of my favorite Podcasts: MacVoices with Chuck Joiner.
The company is having a 50% off sale until end of day on 10/14/2008, which is a great value since many of the books are in the $10-15 range to begin with. There are currently 58 Take Control e-books on a wide range of Mac-related subjects, and according to the post by Adam Engst that describes their 5th Anniversary sale, some of the most popular titles to date have been Joe Kissell’s “Take Control of Mac OS X Backups,” and Glenn Fleishman’s books on AirPort networking. I’ve read Adam Engst’s and Glenn Fleishman’s Wireless Networking Starter Kit and consider it an incredibly well-written and researched book (it is a printed book).
Of course, technology changes fast, so publishing books as e-books has helped TidBITS make many titles possible that may not have been possible had they been published in printed form. Plus, the Take Control authors will often update their books and make the updated PDFs available at no charge, which is a great bonus for those who buy the e-books.
You can find out more about the 50% off sale Take Control e-books on the TidBITS site here. The direct link with the coupon code can be found on that page about four lines into the article.
Imaging Buffet Podcast 007 – Special Event: Teleseminar Recording
THE IMAGING BUFFET PODCAST 007
After a pretty long podcasting break, we’re back with a new show! This one does not have our traditional intro, just a short welcome note from me. It is a recording of a special “Virtual Book Tour” teleseminar that I conducted a few months ago. In it, I answer questions related to inkjet printing from subscribers of the Inkjet and Imaging Tips Newsletter. The show notes with links to more info can be found below:
[audio:https://www.andrewdarlow.com/Audio/TIB007_TheImagingBuffet.mp3]Press play above to listen now (duration: about 45min). Drag the moving bar to move forward or back at any time.
or Subscribe and Listen in iTunes.
You can also download the Podcast as an mp3 HERE.
SHOW NOTES AND LINKS
• Bill Atkinson’s website (contains many profiles for selected Stylus Pro printers)
• Red River Paper’s website
• Hahnemuhle’s website
• Profile install locations on OSX and on Windows
• Monitor Calibration/Profiling article
• A few affordable and recommended Proofing Papers (in many cases, these are also suitable for fine-art printing):
–Matte surface: Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte (Formerly Matte Paper Heavyweight)
-Epson Presentation Paper Matte (Formerly Photo Quality Inkjet Paper) Red River Premium Matte (a double sided version is also available, which allows for two-sided proofing).
–Semi-gloss surface: Red River Paper Polar Placid Lite (currently buy one get one free)
–Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl
–Glossy surface: Kirkland Professional Glossy Photo Inkjet Paper (available only at Costco stores, and not on www.costco.com)
–Ilford Galerie Smooth Gloss
• Target files for testing your monitor and printer
(see L2.2 on this page) I recommend the PhotoDisc target to begin with.
• Andrew’s calibration file (file available in multiple working spaces)
• Qimage home page
• Canon iPF series of medium and large format printers
• Epson Stylus Pro series of medium and large format printers
• HP Designjet Z2100 and Z3100 printers
• PremierArt Print Shield Spray
• Epson Clearance page on Epson.com (see right side of site)
• Digital Black and White Yahoo! list
• 17 recommended printing- and photo-related lists/forums
• Shadow/Highlight tool article
• Some interpolation software options
• Link to a 4 page free PDF from 301 Inkjet Tips and Techniques: “Printing on Uncoated Papers Using inkAID Coatings”
• CHROMiX ColorThink software (excellent tools for evaluating profiles)
• Article about the word “Giclée” on dpandi.com
• Resolution Chart for Scanning and Printing (PDF)
To sign up for future live or recorded events like this, sign up for our free newsletter featuring Inkjet & Imaging Tips below. BONUS: Receive a tip each week from the book, plus info to help determine file sizes for printing:
All the best!
Andrew