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Kodak to Introduce VHS Tape
As part of their effort to continue to support obsolete formats, such as Super 8 movie film and color motion picture film, Kodak has announced that they will begin producing VHS tapes this August. Their plan is consistent with the recent Japanese … Continue reading
Kodak Reintroduces Super 8 Film in New Plan to Repeat Previous Bankruptcy
Kodak has announced that it will reintroduce the Super 8 Camera for creating movies on film. According to Kodak CEO Jeff Clarke, “This camera will allow Kodak to waste millions of dollars manufacturing a product that nobody wants.” Jeff Clarke … Continue reading
Posted in Industry Info, satire
Tagged Bankruptcy, chemical processing, film, Ford Motor Company, Jeff Clarke, Kodak, Model T, Super 8 camera
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Polaroid, Kodak, and a Complete Disregard of the Patent System
A Triumph of Genius details the epic patent battle between Polaroid and Kodak over the technology behind instant photography. This book is fascinating for two reasons. First, the legal battle is a classic example of corporate arrogance on Kodak’s part. … Continue reading
Posted in Industry Info, Photo Prints
Tagged $1 billion dollars, A Triumph of Genius, Kodak, Polaroid, Ronald Fierstein, U.S. patent system
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Kodak and Film
“Film has been – and will remain – a vital part of our culture,” said Jeff Clarke, Kodak chief executive officer. “With the support of the studios, we will continue to provide motion picture film, with its unparalleled richness and … Continue reading
Posted in Digital Photos, Industry Info
Tagged delusions, film, Jeff Clarke, Kodak, unique textures, unparalleled richness
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Film on Life Support
In an effort to delay the death of traditional film, Hollywood has agreed to buy enough film to ensure that the last remaining supplier, Kodak, will remain in the business. The agreement makes no mention of what the studios will actually … Continue reading
Posted in Industry Info
Tagged Donald Trump, film, Goodwill, Hollywood, Kodak, Paris Hilton, silver
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A New Printer from HP
I sorry to report that after a little over two years, my Kodak ESP 9250 suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. Ink was no longer flowing to its printhead, and as much as I dislike our disposable society, I did not feel that … Continue reading
Posted in Printers
Tagged cerebral hemorrhage, China, Costco, HP, Kodak, Office Max, Officejet Pro 8600 Plus
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Kodak Still Doesn’t Get It!
I would think, after filing for bankruptcy, Kodak would understand that no one company can control, prevent, or stop technological change. Apparently, Kodak disagrees with me. So, with the seriousness with which it was intended, here is Kodak’s 10 Reasons … Continue reading
Sell Stuff
“And the bottom line was, they weren’t very good at selling stuff. They were more interested in telling you how good they were.” Christopher Bonanos in Instant: The Story of Polaroid, describing the decline of the company (p. 155). Polaroid … Continue reading
Photography Is Now Antifragile
The photography industry landscape from KBS+ Ventures illustrates the complex web of relationships that now dominate imaging. No longer can a single company control its own destiny. In fact, the success of any company in imaging is dependent on how … Continue reading
Film, Paper, and the Demise of Kodak
On Kodak’s selling of its traditional camera film and photo paper business: “We solidly believe in them. We’re not shutting down or exiting these businesses. The market for photo paper remains strong.” And in fact the company has been making … Continue reading
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