Message-Id: <mailto:199606060409.XAA26293@library.wustl.edu> Date: Thu, 6 Jun 1996 00:04:15 -0400 From: Joel Wolfson <mailto:DigiWolf@AOL.COM> Subject: Seattle Filmworks To: Multiple recipients of list IMAGELIB
Regarding Seattle Filmworks:I hate to use cliches but two come to mind: 1. The proof is in the puddin'; Do some exacting tests before deciding to use their film and services. The last time I used this film was a few years ago, but another cliche came to my mind at that time: 2. You get what you pay for.
Although Seattle Filmworks may be great for personal use (they were rated high in Consumer Reports) I would never risk using it for professional or commercial work for my clients.
Hope the two cents is of some help.
Joel Wolfson Imaging Consulting Flagstaff, AZ (520) 526-3726 Direct (520) 714-0314 Fax E-mail: mailto:digiwolf@infomagic.com
>Date: Tue, 4 Jun 1996 10:03:54 -0700
>From: Visual Resource Center <mailto:vrc@SPOT.COLORADO.EDU>
>Subject: Seattle Filmworks
>
>We are beginning an image digitizing project on Colorado architecture and
>are in the midst of deciding which route to go on scanning: in-house
>versus out-labbing the images to a production house.
>
>One of our program directors received some free film in the mail from
>Seattle Filmworks and was impressed with its results and cost. Apparently
>they give you a slide, an internegative, and now a digital version of each
>image as well for about $8.00 processing cost.
>
>My own memory of Seattle Filmworks from the past is that the image quality
>and archival quality was generally poor. But I admit I haven't tried them
>in many years. I plan to test the film myself, but would appreciate any
>feedback members of the imaging community could give me on their own
>experiences with Seattle Filmworks. Any comments specifically directed to
>their digital image quality would be greatly appreciated, in addition to
>the quality of the slides and negatives.
>
>Sincerely,
>
>Lynn M. Lickteig
>Photographer V, Visual Resource Center
>University of Colorado/Boulder
>Internet: mailto:lickteig@spot.colorado.edu