Industry Buzz (04/29/30)

This week in photo news:

• Could this change the way we share images?  Read more
• DSLR Shortage - Read more
• Need free business consulting?  Join PWSPI
• Album proofing upgrade from Fundy - Take a look
• Nikon prices to rise - Find out why
• What is web-olution?  Find out
• 1st quarter sales from Kodak - Read more
• Quick tip - Get low

Also, just a reminder - we have a TON of exciting promos coming up in May including discounted prints, an updated senior sample pack, free album design, free press-printed cards and a chance to get your entire order at no charge!  Stay tuned for dates and codes...

New Products for April

New products!

•  Jewelry: We've added 7 new types of necklaces!  Four crystals on a black cord and three Florentine pendants on a silver chain.  You may find these items in standard catalog - novelties - jewelry.

• Graphic Cut Flexi-Magnets: A two-up, die-cut, metallic  Choose from baseball, softball, soccer, basketball or football.  Please be sure to select your sport in the options menu.  You can also add text and change the border color! You may find these items in standard catalog - novelties - magnets - sports. 

• Baby Magnet Swappers: Set of 8 baby-themed magnets.  Choose from three templates in a variety of colors and styles!  You may find these items in standard catalog - novelties - press printed locker swappers.magnet!

• Fun Pack: We've added a new color-changing template for our fun packs!   You may find these items in standard catalog - special events - fun packs.

TIPP presents - The Glamorous Life

The Triangle Institute of Professional Photography presents - The Glamorous Life: Rock Star Senior Sales and Marketing

Sunday, May 1st 10:00a - 12:00p and 1:00p-5:00p
Crowne Plaza, Pittsburgh South

To read more about the program: Click HERE!
To register online: Click HERE!

Industry Buzz (04/22/11)

New and noteworthy...

• Kodak's sustainability: Read more
• The world of style: Read more
• What camera should you buy?  Read more
• Memory cards - Essential tips
• Kodak wins - Congrats!
  

Happy Easter!

Filmet will be closed Friday, April 22nd.  We will re-open at 8:30am Monday morning.  We wish you all a safe and happy Easter!

Industry Buzz (04/15/11)

Take a look!

• Selling albums?  Know your cost!
• Lens correction in Lightroom - Learn how
• Nikon News - Read more
• Wedding Photography - How to start?
• Finding the Light - Read more

April Promos!

How to save BIG this month...

• 04/11/11 - From 9am to 4pm, send your order through our Filmet Connect ROES with promo code "ONE FREE"  We will choose 1 order to be completely FREE!

• 04/19/11 - From 9am to 4pm, send your order through our Filmet Connect ROES with promo code "19OFF" to receive 19% off (up to $100 off, valid on one order from standard catalog)

• 04/28/11 - From 9am to 4pm, send your order through our Filmet Connect ROES with promo code "HAPPYBIRTHDAY" to receive a FREE metallic upgrade on any select reprint 11x14 and smaller!  (Must order metallic option - will not automatically be added.)

Industry Buzz (04/08/11)

This week's new and noteworthy...

1. Chromatic aberration - Huh?
2. New D5100 from Nikon - Take a look
3. Sell more albums!  How?
4. New from Lensbaby - Composer Pro
5. Short light v. broad light - Learn more
6. Study shows photo merchandise on the rise - Read more
7. You CAN re-brand - Learn how
8. The business of boudoir - Learn more
9. Get out that polarizing filter!  Here's why
10. Kodak named one of the top 20 most reputable American companies - Read more

Updates to ROES & New products!

As you may know, we are committed to keeping our Filmet Connect ROES software up to date and user friendly!  In an effort to do so, we've made the following changes/additions recently:

•  Die-cut wallets: A new guide with a dotted red line has been added to our wallet units.  This new line will show you the safe-zone for die-cutting quickly and easily.  While the gray area showing you the approximate die-cut area will still show, the new red line will help you to better position critical elements within the template.

• Proofs w/ edges: No need to switch tabs to order proofs with edges - we've added the border option to select, value and deluxe proofs now!  We've also given you the option of adding your file name to the FRONT of your 4x6 proofs in either a large, low opacity font or a smaller, lower left corner font.  Both choices are available in black or white!

• 2010 Templates: All templates with years have been updated.  Please note - you should not order the "next year" option unless you want 2012 - all "current year" templates are now 2011.  If you are still seeing the 2010 templates, please use the question mark button in the lower left corner of your Filmet Connect ROES to clear your caches.

• New sizes:  We have added new templates for 18x24 and 24x36 sizes!

• Notepads:  We have added a new notebook product!  Check out the sizes, options and designs in the press-printed tab of our standard catalog in ROES.  Just a reminder - studio samples are 25% off!

• Fonts:  We have added a whole boatload of new fonts for you to choose from!  Please note - if you do not have a selected font loaded on your personal computer, you will not see the font displayed accurately.  Please use our font chart as a handy reference to help you choose!  VIEW HERE

Industry Buzz (04/01/11)

There will be no industry buzz this week.

April fools!

Here's what's new...

1. Embracing light and shadow - Read more
2. Is photography dead?  Read more
3. Free webinars from X-Rite - Take a look
4. Anatomy of an awful ad - Don't do this
5. Use grandpa's hair to white balance - Learn how