Showmasters Admin showmasters Posted August 21, 2012 Showmasters Admin Share Posted August 21, 2012 (edited) hi all after a great weekend at our Bitten con last weekend we have some great news for you all last weekend saw our on site photo processor lab take on all the on site photos for the con i can say that everyone in attendance was 100% happy with the new system and the quality of the images and the photos them self we worked out a way to produce the photos as a speed that as you leave the photo session you can pick up your photo as you pick up your bags. we worked on getting the bugs out of the system and then on the Saturday we rolled out what we thought we are going to use at our big events and it works 100% with no loss of quality on any level and it was fast , intact the photographs could not catch up to the photo processor so this will make this services so much better and faster for everyone . no one will have to what around for hours for your images now you will leave the shoot with your image now. we have been working on this way of producing the images this way for over a year now to try to find a system that could keep up with the 1000s of images that need to be produce at some of our bigger events, we have invested well over £40,000 for these set up and we hope to start to recoup this over the next 3 years ,as we do not intend to increase the costs to you the fans , we know that the photo shoots have needed to be looked at to move then forward and make them work now they are so popular, and now we have it worked out . you will all get to see this new system at Glasgow this coming weekend and at all our shows from now on , these means you should never have to wait for long to get your photos and also it should also stop anyone having to have a photo sent out to them after the show is over so we have listened to you and what you want and we have invested and worked out a system that works well to make photo ops much more easy and fun we look forward to you enjoying this at the next few shows jason Edited August 21, 2012 by Rhianydd 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talie Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Very very interesting and clearly testament to listening to what the customer has asked for! I look forward to seeing it in action at the weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BACYLON Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Sounds great....so i presume that if you notice that you or the actors eyes are shut (missed by photographer) because the photo pick up is as quick as picking up your bags, you can speak to the crew and go straight back and join the line for a free reshoot?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkey Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Thanks Jason this sounds like a major improvement for the photoshoots and photo collections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not_Pennys_Ship Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Excellent idea and glad the trial at Bitten worked. Bring on EMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicAvatar Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 It was brilliant having our photos back so quickly at Bitten 3, plus the option to immediately reshoot if anything went wrong. Very happy with mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loops Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Sounds brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrobabe Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Great news well done showmasters :) Looking forward to see it in action at EMS :)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveamyadams Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 good news, welcome for any of us that had to wait for ages for photos at the last convention. At least your attempting to improve things and thats all that can be asked. so thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showmasters Admin Too Tall Posted August 21, 2012 Showmasters Admin Share Posted August 21, 2012 Sounds great....so i presume that if you notice that you or the actors eyes are shut (missed by photographer) because the photo pick up is as quick as picking up your bags, you can speak to the crew and go straight back and join the line for a free reshoot?? That's pretty much the plan yes. If you have an issue with one of your photos you can talk to the Pit Boss there and then, and we'll do our best to get it sorted, which if that means you going through again it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkey Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Sounds great....so i presume that if you notice that you or the actors eyes are shut (missed by photographer) because the photo pick up is as quick as picking up your bags, you can speak to the crew and go straight back and join the line for a free reshoot?? That's pretty much the plan yes. If you have an issue with one of your photos you can talk to the Pit Boss there and then, and we'll do our best to get it sorted, which if that means you going through again it does. The general problems with mine is that i'm in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stobbs Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Jason, That sounds great. Are you any further along in organizing something for sending digital copies of the photo’s out after the show if people want these. As you know I have been chasing you for a particular one from LFCC12. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 While this does sound like a good idea, and I like the idea of getting my photos back fast, I am concerned. I assume for them to be printed so fast, they must be transmitted wirelessly? I assume there are backups in place in case of problems with connectivity, general technical faults, printers ceasing to work..? Things like this do happen - I have to assume this was why there were problems on Saturday at LFCC. I'm just wary that delays to solve problems like that could actually cause more problems if people are having to wait around before they can move on elsewhere. I assume this means photo areas will now take up more space, to allow for photo collection? Particularly for very popular guests where people's photos are taken very, very fast, it seems like all those people will have to... well, go somewhere. There's going to be a buildup, surely? Especially if people do need to speak with pitbosses to arrange things in case of problems. I'm also concerned about whether this will cause further problems with photoshoot clashes. There are numerous occasions where we've had to dash to other photoshoots or risk missing them, so I dread the idea that the extra wait could cause me to miss other photoshoots. Will there be an option to "come back later" and collect things if a buildup does occur and you won't have time to wait? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I know photoshoots are literally over in a flash, if the printing goes to plan it will be quick enough to be ready as soon as people have collected their bags. I guess it would be down to con goers to help make it work and not just stand in line for 10 minutes 'admiring' their photo. It shouldn't take more than a glance to recognise if the pic is good or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zak123 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Whoop fab idea, rock on SM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showmasters Admin showmasters Posted August 21, 2012 Author Showmasters Admin Share Posted August 21, 2012 point 1 I assume for them to be printed so fast, they must be transmitted wirelessly? I assume there are backups in place in case of problems with connectivity, general technical faults, printers ceasing to work..? Things like this do happen - I have to assume this was why there were problems on Saturday at LFCC. I'm just wary that delays to solve problems like that could actually cause more problems if people are having to wait around before they can move on elsewhere. point 2 I assume this means photo areas will now take up more space, to allow for photo collection? Particularly for very popular guests where people's photos are taken very, very fast, it seems like all those people will have to... well, go somewhere. There's going to be a buildup, surely? Especially if people do need to speak with pitbosses to arrange things in case of problems. point 3 I'm also concerned about whether this will cause further problems with photoshoot clashes. There are numerous occasions where we've had to dash to other photoshoots or risk missing them, so I dread the idea that the extra wait could cause me to miss other photoshoots. Will there be an option to "come back later" and collect things if a buildup does occur and you won't have time to wait? response to point 1 no they are not transmitted wirelessly , and there are back ups , also if anything fails we will go back to picking them up in a hour at a pick up point , but its unlikely that all 6 printers fail but we have back ups and plans for this thats what last weekend was about . response to point 2 we have new lay outs for the photo shoots. response to [point 3 it wall be as fast as picking up your bag on the way out , but if someone leaves a photo then there will be a help desk to go to for anything you have an issue with , and as all photos are backed up you should be fine . its something we have been working on for over a year now and not something we have just put out and have hoped it will work you will see it all working this weekend at Glasgow jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainMetal666 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 That sounds excellent, I found it odd having all the photos spread out across tables at LFCC. Kudos for not putting up the cost of shoots, I'm sure you'll recoup the money invested quickly :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BACYLON Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Sounds great....so i presume that if you notice that you or the actors eyes are shut (missed by photographer) because the photo pick up is as quick as picking up your bags, you can speak to the crew and go straight back and join the line for a free reshoot?? That's pretty much the plan yes. If you have an issue with one of your photos you can talk to the Pit Boss there and then, and we'll do our best to get it sorted, which if that means you going through again it does. Cool - gone are the days of worrying that you blinked or moved at the last minute to end up being blurry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyknobler Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Sounds an excellent evolution of the system! Praying the next upgrade is giving the customer digital copies of their images *fingers and toes crossed* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelstorm Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Sounds awesome !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holyfrell Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Sounds an excellent evolution of the system! Praying the next upgrade is giving the customer digital copies of their images *fingers and toes crossed* *Also praying for digital copies even if it means paying extra* 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyknobler Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Yup, I've been at shows in the USA where they do this, and as an optional extra I have absolutely no problem spending the $10 or $15 that is charged. Would rather it was free, but if I want a platinum service, I can understand the need to pay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leanne marie barden Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Having been at Bitten I can confirm the photo ops were fantastic. Really do hope the system works as well at the BIG events as it makes life for everyone so much better Big pat on the back to you guys for working out something that will be of huge ease to us all 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekGreg Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 As a photographer I have researched some of this technology (on a smaller scale) for live shoots at weddings getting instant results... sounds impressive, i look forward to utilising it at DSTL!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxbaldwin Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Excellent stuff, SM!!!! I look forward to my first experience with this new fangled tech! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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