Canon's New Digital Workflow CD-ROM Supports Photographers Transitioning From Film To Digital Imaging
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. July 25, 2003 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a subsidiary of Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ) will begin distributing its new EOS Digital Workflow Guide CD, a working photographer's tutorial of the digital imaging process, at the Professional Photographers of America's (PPA) IMAGING USA exhibit in Las Vegas, July 27 – 29th.Canon created the CD as a reference guide for working photographers that are considering shifting from film to digital imaging as well as newly converted digital shooters interested in learning more about their evolving workflow routines. The CD features step- by-step workflow explanations; interviews with 11 top digital photographers within their fields; more than 50 video clips that share various workflow insights; EOS digital image galleries; photographer profiles; and a workflow glossary.
The Digital Workflow Process section of the CD is where users can gain some perspective on the digital workflow process. The content is arranged in nine steps, Pre-Shoot; Shoot; Transfer; Process, Browse & Edit; Initial Back-Up; Optimization, Storage & Archiving; and Output.
A critical subject to any digital photographer is color management. In the Color Management section of the CD, viewers can access a substantial amount of information written to de-mystify the methods used to ensure accurate and consistent color throughout the digital photography process. Canon worked with color management expert Andrew Rodney to create this section of the presentation.
Additionally, the CD includes a product showcase featuring bullet points on the EOS-1Ds, EOS 1D and the EOS-10D with links to Canon's full-information websites. There is also a section on the CD that discusses the impact of digital imaging on working photographers businesses.
Besides distribution in Canon's booth at the PPA Imaging USA trade show, the CDs will be mailed out to Canon Professional Service (CPS) members and registered EOS digital SLR owners. In addition, the CD will be inserted into upcoming issues of Rangefinder and PEI magazines. Canon will honor requests from photographers within the United States for the EOS Digital Workflow Guide CD via the Canon website although quantities are limited.
