Kodak, et al (was HEY, et al)


Judy Seigel (jseigel@panix.com)
Wed, 21 Apr 1999 01:50:33 -0400 (EDT)


On Wed, 21 Apr 1999 Smieglitz@aol.com wrote:

> But, nothing will ever replace the alternative print mainly 'cause we all
> know and love it, and we will have to continue the printmaking tradition
> because it is part of who we are. Although they could facilitate our
> efforts, Kodak and company have very little to do with that motivation .

Joe, that's the wonderful part: our processes are *already* obsolete. So
not a problem.

But anyone who thinks "factory photography" is about art, or even
photography, and not *marketing* hasn't been paying attention. The
factories abandon silver gelatin not because demand is less, but to force
demand for digital, which they make much more money on because you always
need upgrades and new version. (How often do you "upgrade" your enlarger?)

Judy



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