The Figital Revolution

Order a Y Strap on the E Store from now July 15, 2010 till August 1, 2010 and you will receive a FREE Wrist Wonder!!! That is a $15 dollar wrist strap for FREE… what could be better?!  Just enter under ORDER COMMENTS during the order process (1st screen) FREE Wrist Wonder 2010… that must be entered to get the FREE Wrist Wonder… happy shooting.

NOTE: Y Straps and Wrist Wonders only come in BLACK.

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I will update this post from time to time with special offers I am running on selected items in the EStore…

From now until June 1, 2010 receive a 15% discount on all Y Strap and Wrist Wonder purchases by entering FR15DISC in the discount code box… this offer is only good again until June 1, 2010… this is a great way to get ready for summer shooting.

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Hiatus

After much consideration I have decided to take a hiatus from The Figital Revolution and work on some other, long-neglected projects. With 345 posts and now nearly 30,000 hits a month FR has been an exciting ride, far exceeding my initial expectations, and I hope providing valuable thought-provoking information on the hybrid workflow and the future of the photographic medium.

What about Caffenol C?

The Caffenol C process video/book is on hold; all funds donated to FR to help support the Caffenol C project have been refunded in full. However, this information and more is available in the form of private one-on-one study here at Indian Hill Imageworks in Vermont or as an online Skype workshop series. Please feel free to contact me for more information or, even better, sign up for the free IHIW Newsletter to keep up to date on upcoming workshops, exhibitions and more.

What about the store?

All store items such as The Y Strap, Bare Bone Bag (BBB), Wrist Wonder and the NO POD will continue in full production.

What about the articles?

All articles, videos and audio recordings found here on FR will remain posted as a valuable reference for the foreseeable future.

Viva la Revolution-

Stephen

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What could be more fun…. click on the logo for more information!

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Just a quick note… everyone who ordered a BBB Stealth or Stealth 2 bag I have good news- they arrived today and I expect to ship out all orders by Thursday / Friday. Happy shooting- Stephen

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Click on the audio logo to listen to a quick review of my recent trip to Paris…

Quick In Camera Stitch from Versailles

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Click on the audio blog logo to listen to a very important message from the Leader of the Figital Revolution Stephen Schaub… every comrade on FR needs to listen!

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Packed and waiting at JFK for my flight to Paris… Note the highly tweaked Owle Bubo!

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You’ve heard me talking alot lately about the Mobile Art Project or MAP: my current series of artworks and also the focus of my upcoming trip to Paris, France. I have decided to post a up-to-date portfolio of these artworks (below) with the following proposal: Purchase a limited edition MAP artwork between now and April 15 and I will credit the full purchase price of the artwork-before shipping- of $100 towards the fundraising for the release of The Photographer’s Coffee Break: The Caffenol C Process for Hybrid Photography. Yes! Get a work of art AND support the upcoming coffee break… what could be better?

Here is the official blurb on this new series:

Created by hybrid artist Stephen M. Schaub, these artworks are offered in a limited edition of 3. Painstakingly printed on hand-made Fabriano Artistico Rough Grain 700 gsm paper, the final works represent a harmonious merger of immediacy, emotional expressiveness and cutting-edge technologies. Each artwork is signed and number on the verso (back of print). Created on the Epson Professional 9900 series by master printer Schaub, each print has successive applications of UV protective varnish to ensure maximum archival stability. Prints have a white border for display and conservation options. Click to view slideshow. Print Description: Mobile Art Project 1 – 25 Second Hand-held iPhone Capture Image Size: 10″ x 11″, Paper Size: 14″ x 17″ Printed on 700gsm Fabriano Rough Uncoated Art Paper Edition Size: 3 All Artworks Copyright Stephen Schaub 2010 Price: $100.00 Per Print Plus Shipping Click here to visit the EStore.
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Here are two interesting links sent to me by comrades here on FR… very, very sobering….

For Photographers, the Image of a Shrinking Path – NYTimes.com

http://fairtradephotographer.blogspot.com/2010/03/microstock-why-would-reputable-company.html

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This is one of my favorite apps for my iPhone 3Gs and it is one I use a lot for the Mobile Art Project or MAP.

Example Test Image

35mph for 8 seconds hand-held

Total cost for this iPhone app… .99¢

LINK:
Cogitap Software
Purchase App on iTunes

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That’s right! The Figital Revolution is Paris bound… I will be in Paris, France from April 4 – 13 for a combination of shooting / business and family time. If you are around and would like to meet for a glass of wine please just let me know. Seriously!

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Bow Not Included

After reviewing all comments regarding my previous post:

Test Drive Kodak Ektar 4×5 Now!

The box of 4×5 Kodak Ektar goes to: Leland Smith of Euless TX! I chose him for a few reasons:

1. He has experience with 4×5 film and view camera systems.

2. He has shot other 4×5 color negative material and as a result will have a good frame of reference for comparisions.

3. And at 81 years of age there has to be some wisdom to pass along…

If you want to read all comments be sure to look under both Kodak Ektar 4×5 posts as some readers posted under the first article and not the second.

Also, for clarification I do not know Mr. Smith and have never met him and my decision to “award” him this film is my choice and my choice alone.

Viva la Revolution- Stephen

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I have one box of 10 sheets 4” x 5” of the new Kodak Ektar left over from my test / review here on FR and I have decided to try something new and exciting! Let me know why I should send this box to YOU…

• In 50 words or less in the comment section of this post tell me why you would like this box of Kodak Ektar 4” x 5” film… if you have a web project you would like me to look at for examples just post that in the comment section as well.
• On Sunday March 28, 2010 at 6PM EST I will close the “contest” and I will read all posts and decided which lucky photographer will get this box of Kodak Ektar 4” x 5” film.
• I will contact the “winner” on Sunday night to get your postal mailing address… I will pay the postage USPS Priority Mail. This contest is available to any photographer world-wide who shoots 4” x 5”.
• Once you have shot the film and processed it (afraid you have to pay for this part) all I ask is that you send in to FR a scan or two of your favorite images with a brief summary of your thoughts and I will post them here on FR!

Just for clarification… I have no relationship with Kodak and this “contest” is entirely my idea. If your photographs suck with this film I am not responsible for their suckiness. No animals, reptiles, or small household appliances were injured in the making of this “contest.” Please only send images that can be posted on FR without a mandatory visit from the FBI to my door.

I hope in the future to make this a regular thing here on FR where, once a review is completed, I can share the balance of materials for further valuable input from comrades here on FR.

Viva la Revolution- Stephen

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As promised here is  quick test and review of the new Kodak Ektar Sheet film… click on the audio logo to listen to a quick review… but in a nut shell, if you love Ektar in 35 and 120 you’re going to love it in LF.

My thanks to Don Ross in helping make this article possible.

Test image: Full size 24″ x 30″… crop represents a 4″ x 4″ section from the full size print.

Kodak Ektar 4x5 Sheet Film Test

Kodak Ektar 4x5 Detail Crop

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