Express view on growth of digital photo technology : How will the next generation of digital cameras and camera-phones change consumer picture-taking behaviors? Are they ready to embrace video? Will they print more or less in the future? If they don’t print, what will they do with their pictures? Future Image has assembled a stellar panel of leading industry analysts to look into their crystal balls and share their forecasts and perspectives on digital video and digital photo technology. The Analyst Roundtable, which will wrap up the 6Sight Future of Imaging Conference in Monterey, Calif. October 24 and 25. “The desire to communicate visually is in our DNA,” said Tony Henning, Senior Analyst for Mobile Imaging at Future Image.
I3A Consumer Photo Preservation Initiative : The International Imaging Industry Association (I3A), the leading global association for the imaging industry, today announced the launch of its Consumer Photo Preservation Initiative (CPP). This effort is designed to take the mystery out of preserving digital images by educating consumers about the risks, nature and proper methodology for storing, cataloging and preserving digital images using an easy to follow step-by-step approach. A period of Open Enrollment will now provide the opportunity for interested I3A member companies to confirm their commitment to the project. The announcement was made in conjunction with I3A's activities at the PMA 2006 taking place in Orlando this week.
