Photography Podcast

New on PhotoNetCast – Listener Voicemail line

Posted in General on 19-02-2010 | 1 Comment

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Lately, we have been getting a higher number of questions and comments on the show, mainly via email or contact form. We truly appreciate the time you guys take in letting us know what you think of the show, and welcome you to continue doing so. However, when you get in touch via email, the most that we can do is read those questions or comments on the show, and since PhotoNetCast is an audio show, why not let your voice be heard?

Voice comments are back online

A new system is in place for you to be able to do just that: ask us your photography-related questions, give general comments on the show, mention things that you’d like us to discuss, prank call us if you feel like it, praise us on what a great photography podcast we produce :)

Basically anything that you’d want to give some feedback on – The listener voicemail is back online.

How to use the voicemail line?

Easy. If you are US-based, click on the "Call Me" button on the sidebar and Google will connect you to our voicemail for free. If you’re not in the US (or if you are but prefer to call direct) dial +1 (415) 343 5030. Get this number on your contacts list…

We and all the audience are looking forward to listen to what you have to say.

Co-Hosts Wanted

Posted in General on 11-02-2010 | 1 Comment

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When we started the show back in 2008, our aim was to bring to the photographic community relevant discussions and sharing some of our knowledge and opinions.

Our aim has definitely not changed, but our lives have to be given also some priority, and if you have been following us, you’ve probably noticed that it has been increasingly difficult to manage to get all the four of us in one recording session. And that is where the true value of PhotoNetCast stands – there are good "one-man-shows" out there – but the roundtable format was/is/will be always our approach for an engaging discussion.

What we need

We believe in maximizing diversity of opinions while giving enough room for people to share them, and for us (and hopefully for you too) this lies with having 3 or 4 co-hosts per show.

At the moment, if two of us are unable to join in on a scheduled recording, we fall behind our "sweet spot" and usually tend to re-schedule, which usually means delays in publishing the shows, and that is something we’d certainly like to avoid.

So, after a brief discussion, we plan to expand the PhotoNetCast team and find two additional co-hosts. This will hopefully allow us to keep to a periodic recording and publishing schedule, and everyone involved to be able to better define their own schedules without having to juggle too many time blocks around.

Want to join the PhotoNetCast team?

What we require

Not much. You don’t need to be a professional photographer (although you’re welcome if you are), but you need to have an active and opinionated interest in photography and willingness to share those opinions.

Besides that, other requirements are (some more negotiable than others):

– Headphones / microphone / headset (you don’t need a pro mike, but something that does not terribly distort your voice is appreciated)

- Good internet connection (since we use VoIP technology to record, a connection that allows you to be heard without many cut-offs – this can be tested)

- Willingness to spend around 2 hours every 2 weeks talking about photography (depending on the number of additional co-hosts, your presence in every recording might not be required although you’re always welcome to join)

- Compatible time zone (if you live in the US this would probably be evenings, or very early mornings if you’re based in Europe, afternoon in Australia, … , you get the point and it’s open for discussion)

- Did we mention willingness to talk about photography?

 

How to apply

Just send us an email to photonetcast (a) photonetcast.com (or use the contact form) stating your interest, why you’d like to join us and what you bring to the show, and what is your experience with photography. Address also the points above so that we know what we can count on. That’s it. No visit to an assessment center required.

We hope that you consider the offer to join the team and help us make PhotoNetCast always better.

And don’t worry, it was also intimidating for us in the beginning, but we are a friendly bunch and we’ll make you feel welcome in no time.

PhotoNetCast #39 – Film Photography

Posted in PhotoNetCast Shows on 04-02-2010 | 1 Comment

Shooting Film – A look at film photography

 

In what was possibly a very overdue episode (at least as Brian is concerned), in #39 we decided to leave digital behind (sort of) and bring you an overview of what is to shoot film.

However declining film photography is, the number of passionate film followers is on the rise and no photography podcast would be complete without a look at the more "old" form of photography.

To help us on the discussion, we invited a friend of the show and film enthusiast Tomas Webb. Together with Brian – our official film expert – we hope that the discussion is good enough to at least have you consider grabbing a film camera and shoot a few rolls.

From film workflow to an overview of the "wet" darkroom, and touching on scanning, there’s lots of good information on this one.

And a question for you: If you’ve never shot film before, would you consider it in the future? Drop us your comment.

Also, don’t forget to vote on our latest poll: What’s your photography budget for 2010?

 

 
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Due to an annoying sound issue, I’ve had to increase the volume more than on previous episodes. If this is an issue for you, please let us know. If we get no comments on this, I’ll probably keep the amplification at this level for further episodes.

 

Show Notes

 

Intro

Film Photography

Questions from Listeners

Selected from the Web