Comments on: Printed Portfolio Videos

By: Donyell

Donyell — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 02:12:03 +0000

Normally I’m against kiinllg but this article slaughtered my ignorance.

By: The Photographic Portfolio « A Photo Teacher |

The Photographic Portfolio « A Photo Teacher | — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 04:26:32 +0000

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By: Jeff Barger

Jeff Barger — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:24:46 +0000

while I am not crazy about those video’s of portfolio review’s
I have seen some very well done presentations of still images via a CD

They used some movement, and music as well with the images
The image quality was quite nice, not the 72 dpi online.
(not big enough for repro, but nice clean detail)

Distribution costs were down, and the presentation was strong.

By: Chad Ingraham

Chad Ingraham — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:11:07 +0000

Enjoyed seeing how these books are put together. Really makes me think about how I’m going to update mine.

By: dude

dude — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:10:10 +0000

Interesting.
Like watching paint dry.

By: Scott Nathan

Scott Nathan — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:23:49 +0000

Thanks so much for the thoughtful insight. Best photo blog out there.

By: Chris M

Chris M — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:10:35 +0000

hmmmmm….. remind me to be more like these two people

By: marc

marc — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:03:01 +0000

I also would rather see these images on a screen but still think there is value in having a video of a book in the same way that it is good to have a video
of a shoot. It just shows different light on the way of presenting your self.
What was interesting as well was looking at their websites and seeing what made it in to the book.
A simple polarizing set up would have of course eliminated the glare and if used would take the amateurish look away!

By: Chris Schultz

Chris Schultz — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:49:45 +0000

@christopherlovenguth, I’ll stand behind your arguments as well, Christopher. I totally agree.

How a photographer’s image looks in print still has a lot to say.

Those Canon files don’t look so pretty in print next to a medium format book. In fact, most magazines these days have awful print quality in regards to sharpness and clarity. And some wonder why sales are so dramatically down? Really now?

By: Ed Hamlin

Ed Hamlin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:12:32 +0000

I don’t know just thinking out loud, but as a photographer subtly observing a AB/AD/PE paging through a book, I would want to remember which images they take longer viewing. Is there something to it they like? I would ask afterwards if time allows. If so, I think I would send off a smaller book with just those images with some variations as a reminder.

I think the video should be something that is viewable by those that have seen the Book. I would also have it automatically go full screen without having to click to do so.

I’m just thinking outloud, and definitely not an expert on this, but do have ideas about marketing. JMHO

By: max

max — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:57:57 +0000

Thanks for sharing. It’s always good to see how books are done.

By: Giulio Sciorio

Giulio Sciorio — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:47:52 +0000

Like it or not (I like) its working. I bet there have been lots of views thanks to posts like on APE.

By: christopherlovenguth

christopherlovenguth — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:34:22 +0000

@christopherlovenguth,

I just realize people are commenting on seeing a video online rather then images online. If I could delete my post I would.

My mistake, but I do stand by my comments on website vs. print but agree with others on video of printed book flip vs. website images. What is the point?

By: christopherlovenguth

christopherlovenguth — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:30:52 +0000

It surprises me how many posts there are about why print over website.

Print work is completely different then screen work and the people making decisions know this. You can’t tell me as photographers working with digital that there haven’t been images you have gotten away with on the low-res screen that fall apart even printed to 8×10. Clients know this, people hiring photographers know this. They want to know that your images, work-flow and production stand up to being printed. I know the digital world is slowly taking over, but print content still dominates and you can only get a true feeling for someone’s work seeing it printed to paper and when it’s not back-lit via a computer screen to make a decision on if you want to hire them.

By: Beyond The Surface |

Beyond The Surface | — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:24:17 +0000

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By: scott Rex Ely

scott Rex Ely — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:02:39 +0000

Think of this as you watch. Adds a little bit of humor and my response to the aesthetic of these types of presentations….
http://www.rosswalker.co.uk/movie_sounds/sounds_files_20081223_3107713/three_stooges/snore.wav

By: Gordon Moat

Gordon Moat — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:56:45 +0000

The glare is a bit distracting. I thought sleeved portfolios were unpopular for that exact reason.

Video seems to add nothing to these great images. I think it leaves a question of why do something when it is not done well, since this is not well lit nor well scripted video. Motion is not enhancing stills.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:39:42 +0000

I have always thought that it’s a great idea. I don’t think it’s a substitute for seeing a book in person, but it gives a great sense, a different sense, to a photographers aethstetic. I think it could have been done better, but I enjoy looking at other photographers books and books I might not have been able to see in person.

By: Shea

Shea — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:26:17 +0000

This viewing platform provides pagination flow, but I have to agree with Cynthia … the glare diffuses the impact of the images. BTW, thanks Rob and Bill for yesterday’s post — really worthwhile stuff.

By: Keith Dannemiller

Keith Dannemiller — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:42:06 +0000

Difference for the sake of difference. I don’t get it. What do two hands paging through a book add to anyone’s visual experience of the images? I would rather just see the pure image on the screen, nicely sequenced, sans hands.

By: Cynthia Wood

Cynthia Wood — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:32:00 +0000

Maybe I’m missing something here, because honestly, I would much rather flip through the images myself on the photographer’s website (sans page glare)…

By: marko tardito

marko tardito — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:07:07 +0000

I have made a video of my book and it works very well as an alternative to mail my site. I didn't mean to show my book really, but it is an ironic way of showing my work, especially when the AD and AB never have time to find new photographers and look at their work have fun

By: Eydis Einarsdottir

Eydis Einarsdottir — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:51:19 +0000

As a photographer it’s interesting to me to see other photographers print portfolios – seeing how they showcase their work.
Thanks for sharing this.

By: Christian Garibaldi

Christian Garibaldi — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:08:11 +0000

Now I kind of understand more what you guys go through looking through all of those books. After a while, it becomes overwhelming.

By: Suzanne and Amanda

Suzanne and Amanda — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:01:34 +0000

It concerns me when I have seen the duck tape image years before by I think Howard Berman.