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04/09/2003 09:48:04 PM · #1 |
I don't know whether to be annoyed or pleased. Our Walmart has one of those Fuji machines that turns digitial files into real prints (unlike the inkjet stuff you get from the Kodak picturemaker thingie). I took a batch of photos in tonight because I want to put a portfolio together.
When I went back to get them at the end of my hour, they wanted a signed copyright release because they said the photos looked professional.
In between trying to figure out what the woman was saying (my brain was trying to puzzle out why anyone would need a signed copyright release for Me to print My pictures), I was flattered that they argued with me about it.
Next time, I'll take a copyright statement with me to avoid the quizzical looks they seem to pass out to the empoloyees at our local Walmart Photocenter.
:)
Shari
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04/09/2003 09:55:45 PM · #2 |
They just want to make sure that they are not reproducing work copyrighted by someone other than yourself...
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04/09/2003 10:04:16 PM · #3 |
| how can you vouch for that? isn't that like basically saying hey "I took these pictures" cant anyone say that? |
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04/09/2003 10:05:02 PM · #4 |
Anyone could 'say' it but if you sign a waiver, the responsibility for it falls back to you rather than to Walmart...
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04/09/2003 10:10:06 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
Anyone could 'say' it but if you sign a waiver, the responsibility for it falls back to you rather than to Walmart... |
Under the circumstances you should be pleased...and ask them for a stack of those forms so you can save time in the future. |
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04/09/2003 10:16:33 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Under the circumstances you should be pleased...and ask them for a stack of those forms so you can save time in the future. |
Actually, they said I could type up my own. I am working on labeling the pics now and will create a file for the copyright ownership when I'm done.
I am pleased, but I also wanted to shake the woman :)
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04/09/2003 11:14:09 PM · #7 |
Did you go for gloss or matte?
I've only printed one matte so far (8 x 10) and it came out lovely. I'm curious to hear your experience... Were they are good as you hoped? Did you instruct them to not color correct or just let them do their job? |
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04/10/2003 07:33:37 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by sparky_mark:
Did you go for gloss or matte?
I've only printed one matte so far (8 x 10) and it came out lovely. I'm curious to hear your experience... Were they are good as you hoped? Did you instruct them to not color correct or just let them do their job? |
I get matte (I don't think gloss is an option, but I don't like glossy shots anyway).
I don't have to instruct them to NOT do anything *sigh*. The first time I used the system, I didn't realize that you have to check the crop on each photo because despite setting the size in Photoshop, some of them are off. They printed a portrait with no head. When I asked why they bothered to print it, I got a shrug and a "You'll have to ask during the day. I don't know anything about this machine."
As for the quality...It's very good. I've heard really good things about the quality of the DPCPrints, but the idea of ordering prints without seeing the crop first makes me nervous. I do, however, tell folks who want to buy my prints online to go to DPCPrints.
Shari
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04/10/2003 08:11:05 AM · #9 |
I been trialling a few of these systems, and the Fuji FDI on-line thing. I've yet to try DPCP, but will when I up-load some printable stuff.
As to the 'instant' machines - I was pretty pleased with the results. I've enountered two types: one gives you no options, you can't preview the print (so I had the same problem as you Shari) - but the other allows you to choose how your image is fitted on the paper. The results aren't quite up to the internet set-up standard, but then you don't have to wait for the mail. If you need to get good prints quickly, it's a pretty good option - Saturday I got a good shot of my folks' cat, and was able to have it printed and framed for them by the afternoon. Choice of paper and so on is limited, so I'd still prefer to use my own printer and choice of paper in the end.
Ed
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04/10/2003 08:45:56 AM · #10 |
And just to add to the data points, I haven't tried the machine-thingies, but I did order an 8x10 gloss print of one of my prints from DPCprints - it came in about 4 days (to the UK, that's pretty good) and the quality is excellent.
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04/10/2003 08:46:50 AM · #11 |
Oh, and I'd be pleased :-)
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04/10/2003 09:04:02 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by shareinnc:
When I went back to get them at the end of my hour, they wanted a signed copyright release because they said the photos looked professional.
Shari |
Congratulations Shari!!! What a complement!
Before I purchased a good printer, I took my portraits to CVS... who also has one of those machines... to make a "portrait" package of a photo of my friend's son. They first said they could not reproduce them because of copyrights. I cleared it up with them by signing the waiver, and also showed them my "portfolio" and explained I did not have a means of making the package as yet at home, so they allowed me to continue with it. Anyway, I know how you feel.
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04/10/2003 10:10:13 AM · #13 |
Originally posted by e301:
I been trialling a few of these systems, and the Fuji FDI on-line thing. I've yet to try DPCP, but will when I up-load some printable stuff.
As to the 'instant' machines - I was pretty pleased with the results. I've enountered two types: one gives you no options, you can't preview the print (so I had the same problem as you Shari) - but the other allows you to choose how your image is fitted on the paper. The results aren't quite up to the internet set-up standard, but then you don't have to wait for the mail. If you need to get good prints quickly, it's a pretty good option - Saturday I got a good shot of my folks' cat, and was able to have it printed and framed for them by the afternoon. Choice of paper and so on is limited, so I'd still prefer to use my own printer and choice of paper in the end.
Ed |
The machine at Walmart isn't exactly "instant." It is part of their 1 hour service. They have TWO Kodak picture makers, but I am unhappy with the quality and durability of ink-jet printed photos. I far prefer the standard prints that I get through the Fuji machine.
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04/10/2003 10:11:32 AM · #14 |
Originally posted by pinback:
Oh, and I'd be pleased :-) |
I am, and at the same time, the look and attitude from the woman was "You couldn't have taken these...they look professional" LOL
Funny thing is, I took some more files in this morning (enlargements for some, some contest entries) and the woman this morning thought I was nuts for insisting the copyright release go with my order this time.
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