Flash is dead, btw...

Flash is dead 1

Thought that in case you haven't come across this yet it would be good to know. Adobe conceded to Apple's philosophy regarding HTML5 and using open web standards in the mobile age and have announced the end of flash for mobile devices, which may eventually lead to the end of flash for desktop development as well, or a possible hybrid of some sorts. Either way, flash will not be a game changer in the web development world anymore.

This doesn't mean your website is obsolete, but next time you decide to redo your website, or get a new one, try and find one that uses javascript (frameworks like jquery or mootools). Javascript and HTML5 can do everything flash can and more, so realize your not missing out on anything either. Not to mention the fact that javascript works on every browser for everyone by default.

In case you're curious to know if a website, product, or service is flash, just right click while viewing.

For those who use slideshowpro, you are ok. They already output a JS/HTML5 counterpart of your website (if you purchased it - consider getting newest version of slideshowpro director as well as slideshowpro for flash) for apple mobile devices, however their desktop version is still flash. Now that flash is going to become less popular over the coming years, Slideshowpro may reevaluate their product, so I think either way they will make sure their customers are taken care of.

About Flash and Apple - Written by Steve Jobs, but almost everything in there are just the facts. Not too much bias.

Bottom line, HTML5 CSS(3) and Javascript will reign. Get a website (website template) or portfolio website service that utilizes those open source standards.

I am working on a portfolio service at present with another web developer (won't be done for a while) but when it is I will let you folks know. MSU discount!!!

Print Exchange?

Hey everyone. I know I'm not the only one who has stacks of prints sitting in boxes, so I was thinking  sometime in the future (be it this semester or the next) we could have some sort of print exchange between students. I'd rather have another person's work hanging up on my walls than my own, and keeping them in storage is the last place any artist would like their work to be. So if anyone is interested, let's try to arrange something!

Quick Update

Halli went and spoke with the Pipe and Drape people and they will be setting up on Monday. I will let you know more of the details when i know them. They will be reevaluating the price but you will not be charged any more then the $80, which is due by 5:10 on Monday, don't forget!! Thanks everyone!!!!

senior spaces

okay everyone you get 8' unless we told you otherwise here are your spaces

Spring 2012 USP proposal deadline - 09 December

Spring 2012 USP proposal deadline - 09 December

4x5 film holders for sale

Hi everyone I have eight 4x5 film holders I don't use, I will sell all 8 for $80 or $12 individually no light leaks all in great condition. let me know thanks Tyler 406-249-8252

Senior Papers due Wednesday 11/30

There seems to be some confusion as to when the final senior papers are due. They are due Wednesday, 11/30. You need to turn in two copies, with your rough draft.  Ian should receive the copy of the final paper with the draft he corrected and I should receive your final with the draft I corrected. You can either drop it off at our office door or in Room 148 tonight from 5-7p.

A Shot from Kenya

Sunset shot of two children in Khwisero, Kenya from this summer.

Yashica 124-G with Kodak 160NC.

http://www.justinlstewart.com/

SENIOR'S!!!

I hope that everyone's projects are going well!!! We are going to have a meeting tomorrow, Tuesday the 29th, at 7pm in the Studio to go over all of the details of the Show. We will be able to answer all of your questions and take care of the last few details of the event so please be sure to be there!!!
See you tomorrow!!! 

Im MOOOOOOving on.

I am leaving Bozeman within a month, and I need a kind and fair human being to fill my room. 365 for rent and bit more for utilities. I LOVE THE KITCHEN. Amazing roommates, and a refreshing jaunt to campus. libbieandersonathotmaildotcom

I came to you good folks first because a photog would be kindly accepted into this home.

mkay. . .

love,

libbie

Stephen Shore, taking a photo with his iPhone.

I believe this gives all of us unconditional permission to use our camera phones to photograph whatever the hell we want, all the time, forever.

(Photo credit: Flickr user "*monika", real name not given)

LYTRO

I was reading the latest copy of Time magazine and came across several interesting photography related articles. However one of the more interesting gadgets that caught my eye was the light field camera by LYTRO. This digital camera supposedly collects all the standard information that digital cameras already collect along with each light rays vector direction. This theoretically allows you to not have to choose a plane of focus during shooting. I'm not sure how it all works, and there still is a fairly narrow focal plane. There is more info on their website, but it is not very detailed unless you read the inventor's dissertation which is too long for me. I'm sure this is something Rufus Cone could make sense out of.

Checkout Not open during break

The darkrooms and checkout are actually NOT open during this Thanksgiving break. However, we ARE open from 12-5pm on Wednesday (23rd) . Sorry for any confusion and inconvenience.

We are open turkey day!

Hey guys we are open thanksgiving break the hours will be (loosely) 12-5 and then normal hours Saturday and Sunday! 

Times for Individual Critiques with guest speaker, Jacinda Russell

If you signed up for a critique with Jacinda, please note your time below. Arrive five minutes early so you can set up in the photo studio on one of the folding tables. Bring your senior project, short artist statement, and a short bio. If you have questions, let me know. Each student will have roughly twenty minutes.

FRIDAY, November 18th, 9:10am-11:40am

9:10    Heather McKenney
9:30    Michelle Dallas
9:50    Megan Dunbar
break at 10:10
10:20    Halli Bischoff
10:40    Mark A Lee
11:00    Collin Avery
11:20    Sam Reinsel
11:40    John Schlepp

Free Webinar: What Photo Buyers Want on 11/15

Here's a chance to get the scoop on what magazines are looking for in a photographer. Men's Health Magazine, Senior Photo Editor,  Michelle Stark will discuss what they look for when hiring photographers, from promo materials to email marketing tips.

This is a free webinar that you must register for. It will take place on Tuesday, November 15th from 2:00pm-3:00pm. We all could use some free advice, so sign up.

Meeting for SPE

Hi folks, if you're planning on going to the SPE conference in March 2012, why not look for funding to help get you there? This Thursday November 17, at 5pm in the VCB, there will be a meeting to discuss SPE plans, look for funding, and get a general head count of how many people will be attending the conference. If you can't find us, ask Photo Checkout.

16x16x16

Dear Photo Students, I am working on a great opportunity with my friend Larry Gawel who teaches photography at Metropolitan Community College in Nebraska. He is putting together a student photo exhibition called 16x16x16. This will be an exchange exhibition between 5 Universities and Colleges. Through a democratic process, MSU students will select 16 prints for the exhibition. These will then be matted 16x16 inches. The set of prints will then travel for exhibition at the 5 Colleges. Work from the other 4-5 schools will be exhibited in the VCB display cases. I am looking for one to three students who can spearhead this great exchange opportunity. Good line or several lines on the Resume. Please let me know if you are interested. Ian

Another gray area between art and photography

These are amazing.

The art of Alexa Meade

VISITING ARTIST: JACINDA RUSSELL, sign up for individual critiques

Senior Photo Students interesting in having an individual critique with Jacinda Russell on Friday, November 18^th, can list their name on a sign up sheet on my door. Names will be randomly drawn for the eight spots available. The deadline to sign up is 5:00pm on Tuesday, November 15^th and the final results with times will be listed on my office door Wednesday, November 16^th.  

Students interested in contemporary art and/or graduate school are encouraged to sign up. Jacinda is an Assistant Professor of Art at Ball State University in Indiana. Her work is grounded in photography but her interest’s range from sculpture, earthworks, performance, installation and conceptual art. Please visit her website www.jacindarussell,com to see examples of her work.

Individual critiques will be held between 9:30am and 11:30am on Friday, November 18^th. Critiques are 15 minutes long and you must be willing to take the time assigned to you, if chosen. Critiques will be held in the photography studio. If you participate, bring a body of work (prints preferred) to the critique, a copy of your bio and artist statement. If you would like to speak to her about graduate school, bring a list of grad schools you are considering. BE PREPARED! If you arrive late, you will not receive a critique. Arrive 10 minutes before your assigned critique. 

For a recent write up about Jacinda's work, visit this article from Afterimage