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London School of Publishing Picture Research Course 2 day 25 – 26 April 2018
The two-day Picture Research Course is approved by the CPD Certification Service. It is suitable for people pursuing and keeping their career in picture research and picture editing up-to-date. The course covers: – Industry overview – Sourcing images – Managing photo shoots – Editing pictures – Captions and credits – Legal and copyright issues –…
Read MoreFOCAL Awards early bird tickets now on sale
FOCAL’s juries have been furiously at work viewing and considering an exceptional list of films, productions and projects submitted to this year’s FOCAL Awards. In tribute to what the awards celebrate the ceremony has moved to the multi award-winning venue, the Troxy – an Art Deco cinema with a wealth of history of its own…
Read MorefootageMarketplace registration now open
On 13 June footageMarketplace the unmissable, unique event for footage buyers returns to 195 Piccadilly (home of BAFTA) London W1J 9LN. – Meet 30 of the world’s premier footage libraries – Network with producers, researchers, and visual content controllers – Meet face-to-face with your current and potential stock footage suppliers – Enjoy a superb buffet lunch…
Read MoreCopytrack cooperates with Photochain
Copytrack press release – 27 March, 2018. The Estonian Stock Provider Photchain will be the first Use Case of the Copytrack Blockchain. Berlin / Singapore, 27 March 2018. Copytrack, the image rights portal, plan their first cooperation shortly after the successful Initial Coin Offering (ICO) for their blockchain based Global Copyright Register. As part of…
Read MoreMeet Artimage at fotofringe and be in with the chance of winning a Patrick Caulfield print
Are you and your colleagues attending fotofringe London this month? Come and find Artimage at stall number H2/19 and be in with the chance of winning a stylish Patrick Caulfield print, just by registering for a free Artimage account! (See here for full Terms and Conditions.) Artimage is DACS’ image licensing service, dedicated to sourcing and licensing exceptional images of modern…
Read MoreWerner Forman Archive returns to fotofringe
Werner Forman Archive press release – 5 April, 2018. Werner Forman was a globe-trotting photographer who spent his life recording ancient sites, cultures and art. He was co-author and sole photographer of more than eighty books, and contributed images to thousands of others. In his many journeys he travelled to more than 55 countries photographing…
Read Moreakg-images prize draw at Fotofringe 2018
akg-images illustrate the history of world culture through an iconographic collection which spans archaeology and history through to performing arts, fine arts and photography. We look forward to seeing new and familiar faces at Fotofringe 2018. Come talk to us at table H2/1 for a chance to win a canvas print. Choose from over 3…
Read MoreThe Packard Foundation, Getty Images and the Verbatim Agency partner on new collection celebrating women’s empowerment
Getty Images press release – 15 March, 2018. The Packard Foundation, Getty Images, and the Verbatim Agency partner to provide free for non-commercial use editorial images that capture the strength of women and girls in Bihar, India and Louisiana and Mississippi in the United States The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Getty Images, a world leader in…
Read MoreObituary: Frank Selby, 1918–2018, Founder of Rex Features
For many years there was an unbending 3pm routine at Rex Features, the London photographic agency: the tea lady would refresh the staff from her trolley before presenting its founder, Frank Selby, with his customary espresso, fuel for his favourite task of the day. While his wife Elizabeth tended the agency’s accounts, Frank edited the…
Read MoreRex Features founder Frank Selby dies
Frank Selby (Feri Salusinszky) 12 January 1918 – 17 February 2018 “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our much-loved and wonderful husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather Frank Selby. He passed away quickly and peacefully at his London home on the morning of Saturday 17th February, having just minutes earlier…
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