Monthly Archives: February 2008

Getty Images sold for $2.4 billion

Posted on 26 February 2008 by prodig staff

Photo library Getty Images is being bought by US private equity firm Hellman & Friedman for $2.4bn (£1.2bn). The offer exceeds the expectations of City analysts, who had predicted the stock photo giant would sell for around $1.5bn. Despite its … Continue reading →

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Focus: Prodig Rendezvous

Posted on 16 February 2008 by prodig staff

Going to Focus this year? (Birmingham NEC, UK) Well seems a few of you are… and would like to meet up. Arrangements are favouring Monday 24th Feb in the region of 10.45 – lunch, location by the Flaghead stand… but … Continue reading →

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Capture One Leopard

Posted on 4 February 2008 by prodig staff

Phase One have released an update for Capture One that is compatible with Mac OSX 10.5 Leopard link: Capture One Leopard

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Adobe Stock Photos close

Posted on 4 February 2008 by prodig staff

Adobe announcement: As of April 1, 2008, the Adobe® Stock Photos royalty-free image service will be discontinued. Adobe made this decision in order to focus efforts in other areas. We appreciate your support of Adobe and the Adobe Stock Photos … Continue reading →

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Dreams with Sharp Teeth

Posted on 3 February 2008 by prodig staff

Ever been asked to do a job for nothing “coz it’ll be great publicity for ya”? Then you must watch this rant from Harlan Ellison. Just as applicable to us photographers as to writers… link: Pay the Writer

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