An RPS Symposium - Papers Presented
The following papers were presented at Good Picture 2005. With the full approval of the speakers concerned, we have included here links to some of these presentations.
Dr. Harry Adam ASIS FRPS - Output
For a Good Picture
Imaging Consultant
The definition of a good picture is dependent on its purpose. The
quality of the result depends on many factors. Some of these factors
are inherent in our choice of output. This choice is bigger than
it has ever been. This talk will discuss and provoke discussion
about these choices and how we might make them.
Dr. Sophie Triantaphillidou ASIS FRPS - Output Colour Spaces
University Of Westminster
This talk reviews commonly used colour spaces in imaging applications
and distinguishes between device dependent, device calibrated and
device independent spaces. Advantages and disadvantages of various
'standard' colour spaces will be discussed, in terms of colour gamut,
image encoding and implementation.
John Higgins - The Secret
Life of Inkjet Media
Kodak Ltd.
Inkjet printing has developed into an important means of making
marks on surfaces. For example, for more than five years now it
has been possible to print 'photo-quality' images using low cost,
desktop inkjet printers. Inkjet media plays a vital part in the
printing process and this talk will outline the problems that must
be overcome, together with the solutions and compromises offered
by the various 'flavours' of inkjet media.
Prof. Ralph Jacobson ASIS HonFRPS - "Where Have All the
Pictures Gone?"
University Of Westminster
Digital storage and output media has so far no proven track record
for its longevity. This paper reviews the life expectancy of conventional
and digital media in relation to how it is measured and the basis
of the claims made for some unexpectedly long life expectancies.
Dr. David Monk - Digital Cinema - Status and Image Quality Requirements
for the Big Screen
Imaging Consultant
This talk will review the history and progress of digital and electronic
cinema. It will discuss the key image quality requirements in relation
to the Human Visual System. As a keen film and digital photographer
David will relate the new movie technology to the challenges facing
digital photographers.
Dr. Myrddin Jones - Electronic
Displays Explained (2.4Mb pdf)
Hitachi Europe Ltd.
This talk will provide an overview of the various electronic display
technologies common in the market and will review their strengths
and weaknesses. In addition, there will be an introduction to new
and emerging display technologies and how the market could develop
in the next few years.
Prof. Lindsay W. MacDonald FRPS - What Determines Good Image
Quality?
London College of Communications
It is a truism that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, yet for
assessment of the quality of image reproduction this is also the
case. The successful application of colour management technology
depends just as much on user requirements and preferences as on
measurements and metrics.
Clare L. Webb - "Never
Ending Data"
Image Archiving Consultant
Information management, backup, storage, working procedures are
terms associated with business and the management of vast data.
However as more photographers move into the digital realm finding
and managing their information becomes increasingly difficult. This
talk provides an insight into efficient information management for
photographers and those working with digital imaging.