Peter has the most advanced technology that I have ever seen for taking Photo of races. His units are 100% standalone and can basically be placed anywhere
without a person having to do a thing. All of them can be controlled remotely which gives lots of options since they are each basically stand alone computers which can be connected
to the cell network, if needed. Going to enjoy working with him since I just love this high tech stuff in sports.
Dave
While i have not worked with him, i have heard of how he has pantented the act of taking pictures and posting them online for sale. While this may seem crazy, he apparently has made it impossible for photographers to do this without getting a license from him to do so. If you google photocrazy patent you will find that there are a whole bunch of pissed off photographers dealing with this patent issue.
So, what is the issue? Just like any other idea, it has a patent behind it. And if you want to use the idea, you pay a fee. Pretty simple. If you had his patent, what would you do, just ignore
others in violation?
Dave
It looks like it will work fine, but typical of many poor photographers, it is shooting so all is in focus, and there is a lot of room around the real subject; kind of a blast all and crop what you want. I prefer actual trained photographer’s photos, and the ones I just got at IMWI were actually very nice. These look very amateurish to me.
The problem is the patent is so broad, that you can’t post pictures for sale on the internet without violating it. I agree if you use his system that makes sense, but the simple act of trying to sell race photos online is not possible without violating the patent. It’s like he patented breathing.
I assume you can find a few other patents which you would describe the same way. I am just an engineer, and love technology.
Dave
Man, if these taken unattended by his equipment are “amateurish”, … Double click on the pics for full size, I thought these were pretty amazing, but I am just an engineer
And since no person was like within 25 miles, no photo person would ever just sit out in the middle of nothing.
Dave
Yes, to me they are amateurish. The blast of flash is not balanced, and being on the camera axis creates a very flat image with little feel, and is the light in the tunnel effect. Also, the focus is very deep, so it doesn’t separate the rider from the background. I’m sorry, Dave, but it’s one case where the human brain can do a much better job of thinking on the fly and decide what is good and what is not. Look at the good shooters, Sports Illustrated, etc, and they drop focus to draw attention to what’s important. These are sharp, but boring photos…sorry, but my opinion.
I sure am not one to say what is right or wrong for each person. Since my eyes are not that great anymore, … :o(
Dave
Just sayin’ sometimes a machine can’t do what a human brain can.
I totally agree a machine will never replace a person. But many times it would be no picture since a human needs a break, and can only be at a few spots.
A machine can be put anywhere, rain or heat or whatever, and just take pictures and pictures. And, if you have pictures, maybe live video feeds also. :o)
Dave
Do you have permission to post those here? Isn’t that a copyright issue? (Since you are concerned about his patent.)
I guess if the lawyer calls, I did not.
How are you by the way, long time no hear from. Hope all is going well.
How am I concerned about his patent?
Dave