https://www.esmithproductions.com/ Thought provoking articles en eric@esmithproductions.com Copyright 2010 2010-03-25T14:38:00+00:00 https://www.esmithproductions.com/articles/is_polaroid_making_a_comeback https://www.esmithproductions.com/articles/is_polaroid_making_a_comeback#When:16:20:12Z All I can say is, I hope so.  With our lightning-fast electronic age, it’s nice to find respite in old technology.  The permanence of a tactile photo is timeless. Is Polaroid Making a Comeback? Photography, 2012-03-15T16:20:12+00:00 https://www.esmithproductions.com/articles/dads_first_marathon https://www.esmithproductions.com/articles/dads_first_marathon#When:20:17:18Z It was time.  Time to step up to the big leagues now.  My Dad had run a couple of half marathons and several other middle distance races, but not the big one.  It was time to make a crack at the marathon. Personal, Running, 2011-09-30T20:17:18+00:00 https://www.esmithproductions.com/articles/river_to_river_relay_2010 https://www.esmithproductions.com/articles/river_to_river_relay_2010#When:14:15:54Z The logistics are tough, the course even harder, but when you bring eight good friends together for a day of running across the southern part of the state, you have one heck of a good time. This is my second year of being manager for a River to River relay team called The Buffalo Warriors.  This marks my fifth year running the race with a goal of running the remainder of the individual legs.  I have just 3 years left so I’m pretty close. Personal, Travel, 2010-04-19T14:15:54+00:00 https://www.esmithproductions.com/articles/polaroids_revived https://www.esmithproductions.com/articles/polaroids_revived#When:14:38:00Z It was just over a year ago when Impossible B.V. announced that it would take on the challenge to remake and start production of analog integral film for vintage Polaroid cameras.  A small group of Dutch scientists were focused on not re-inventing the Polaroid brand, but rather design an entirely new manufacturing process for the beloved instant pack films.  A year has passed and Impossible B.V announced yesterday that they have reached their first goal. Photography, 2010-03-25T14:38:00+00:00 https://www.esmithproductions.com/articles/road_trippin https://www.esmithproductions.com/articles/road_trippin#When:05:07:14Z There are just some times in your life when a road trip seems like the right medicine.  For me, the loss of my job and a general feeling of being down in the dumps were my symptoms.  Drastic measures were needed to cure me. Personal, Travel, 2009-05-26T05:07:14+00:00 https://www.esmithproductions.com/articles/call_for_chicago_film_processing https://www.esmithproductions.com/articles/call_for_chicago_film_processing#When:20:47:31Z In a recent quest to find good photo processing in the Chicago area, I was disappointed with the lack of resources for a list of processors.  So, in my attempt to put together a list of photo processing laboratories, I need your help.  If you know of any labs that still process professionally, such as E6, full black & white, 120, 4x5 and even 8x10 I would love to hear from you! Photography, 2009-01-21T20:47:31+00:00 https://www.esmithproductions.com/articles/the_impossible_project https://www.esmithproductions.com/articles/the_impossible_project#When:14:43:08Z This message to the Polaroid faithful will come as some exciting news.  A company called Impossible b.v. has gotten the support of some investors to re-start production of analog integral film for vintage Polaroid cameras in 2010. Photography, 2009-01-19T14:43:08+00:00 https://www.esmithproductions.com/articles/polaroids_not_quite_forgotten https://www.esmithproductions.com/articles/polaroids_not_quite_forgotten#When:22:24:02Z It was about 7 years ago when I was introduced to Polaroids.  I know what you’re thinking.  Really?  You only knew of Polaroids seven years ago?  Well, yes and no.  It was then where I learned of the professional, wide expanses that the instant, shake to develop film had to offer.  I had always known what a Polaroid was, but never realized how cool it could be.  As many of you who know me, I never am content with doing things the easy way.  In this case I guess we could assume that I don’t like taking photos the easy way.  Sure I could be happy as a clam snapping some photos with a small digital point & shoot, but what fun would that be?  Where is the challenge in that?  The challenge of a permanent image, once that shutter is snapped and the film is pulled from the camera. Photography, 2008-12-03T22:24:02+00:00 https://www.esmithproductions.com/articles/arkansas_traveller_100_miler_race_report https://www.esmithproductions.com/articles/arkansas_traveller_100_miler_race_report#When:17:47:00Z This is an entry from the archives I was excited to find.  It always brings some great memories and gets me motivated to train for my next epic race.  Original article posted on October 4, 2005. Personal, 2008-11-10T17:47:00+00:00 https://www.esmithproductions.com/articles/an_event_apart_chicago_2008_day_2 https://www.esmithproductions.com/articles/an_event_apart_chicago_2008_day_2#When:17:06:47Z I was really impressed with the new speakers that I didn’t have the chance to hear from last year, including Rob Weychert, Cameron Moll, and Jeff Veen.  This day was even more focused on design and theory, rather than actual code.  I will admit, I am always a fan of some hardcore coding demonstrations, but I do need to learn more about the design concepts and theory.  This session didn’t disappoint. Design, Web, 2008-10-14T17:06:47+00:00