Dec 24, 2010

PHNOM PENH 24-1.4 AND CALENDAR IN PADPLACES



Photography is, or should be, the exercise of searching, thinking, experimenting. Especially now that digital (and optical) technology is offering us daily improvements and goes beyond the limits we have suffered for years.
In my last visit to Phnom Penh last week, a short three days stay, I decided to play this vital game. With a Nikon D3S that can easily shoot at low light and a 24mm F1.4 lens I went around without no precise scope except keeping the maximum aperture on the lens, whenever possible.
I posted a short portfolio in Padplaces (for free download; if you don't have an iPad yet sorry, you'll have to wait for the next Apple OS).
I love technology when it gives you freedom of expression: we just have to be careful and not become slaves to it!
Also, still for free download of course, is the 2011 Calendar. You can use it for your iPad desktop in the size 1024x728. 


Dec 21, 2010

VERSION 1.1 IS NOW AVAILABLE!

The updated version of Padplaces App is now available on iTunes for free download or update. This 1.1 app has changed the slide show environment, showing larger pictures and allowing the caption to disappear with a single touch. It makes the reading and scrolling of the texts in the final page of the stories much easier. Another step in giving a more journalistic content to the App.

Dec 15, 2010

WORKING ON THE SLIDESHOW

Thank you for your first feedback on Padplaces app! We are currently working on improving the slide show section and the text browsing connected to each story, and an update will be available soon. Thanks!

Dec 10, 2010

NEW STORIES ADDED

Several new stories have been added to Padplaces. Among these the large essay on the Magical Tattoo between Thailand and Burma. Please visit the app page for more details.

Nov 23, 2010

WELCOME TO PadPlaces

PADPLACES APP IS NOW AVAILABLE ON iTUNES

WHAT IS PadPlaces?

It's the new way to distribute photo stories and documentary reportages on the iPad and other tablets that will follow.
The application is a browser that will allow you to see what's available and download to your iPad full stories for a minimal price and portfolios for free.
At the moment I keep this platform open to my stories only, but it's possible I will enlarge the number of fellow photographers showing.
Stories are divided into New (the most recent stories), Travel and Documentary, depending on subject and style.

WHY PadPlaces?

iPad has changed the way editorial publications are distributed.
Now we are able to show full stories (not just the selection published on magazines) in the style (often not reproduced by printed publications) and sequence that represents the original author's idea and work.
For a small price, that will depend on novelty and number of images, you can download and keep on you tablet the full stories for future review.

WHAT THERE IS INSIDE AND WHAT THERE WILL BE?

Recent stories will be uploaded.
My plan is to include E-photo books that will have a proper section and will represent a new media experience.
We are thinking also of video and audio addition.

HOW WILL I COMMUNICATE WITH YOU?

The website padplaces.com will give indications on content and news.
This blog will be the opinion and comments exchange place between author and viewers: you are invited to participate on any matter.
Through twitter we'll also give updates on new stories addition and relevant news.