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Print ArticleThe Potential of Infoimaging
Spotlight on Dr. James C. Stoffel
Chief Technical Officer; Director, Research & Development;
Senior Vice President;
Eastman Kodak Company
by Alice B. Miller
Industry research firm IDC recently held a conference in New York titled "IDC Imaging Convergence Forum: Exploring the Potential of Infoimaging." During the conference, Photo Trade News/Studio Photography & Design/Digital Imaging/Photographic Processing sat down with Kodak Chief Technical Officer Dr. James C. Stoffel regarding the changing landscape of the imaging industry. The following is a snapshot of our conversation.
For professional photographers, we have developed a lab
digitization solution that electronically connects professional
photographers and studios with processing labs. The solution
includes Kodak ProShots software, robust IT solutions in the labs,
data networking connections, and other technologies. This allows
photographers and studios to electronically send proofs and orders
to labs-and vice versa-eliminating many of the arduous paper-based
steps in the traditional system.
The 4.0 megapixel LS443 Zoom Digital Camera is the flagship model
in Kodak's 2002 EasyShare portfolio. The camera offers stylish
design and professional quality lens. EasyShare is a great example
of infoimaging for the consumer market, as mentioned earlier.
Kodak Photoperfect is the European branding for Kodak Perfect Touch
in the United States. Our revolutionary digital photo processing
service automatically corrects each picture-for example, lightening
dark subjects and brightening hazy photos. It is a true example of
infoimaging, blending film capture with digital image processing
and digital printing to give consumers better pictures every
time.
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