P3D Re: The Arts & Pandora

[Ronald Beck <ronald-beck@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Let's face it, folks, we are in a tiny minority.  The average person
> wants a hassle free, quick, inexpensive, reliable way of taking
> recognizable pictures he can show to a small group of friends or
> relatives.  Creativity or tack sharp imaging is not important -- he just
> wants Aunt Tillie's green dress to look green in the picture and her
> face to be recognizable. These are reasonable, unambitious requirements
> that these cameras satisfy. And, to be sure, there are numerous cases in
> which a person's dormant creativity has been awakened by such cameras,
> and the person finds a new part of himself by growing into the other
> photographic options available to him.
> 
> Cordially,
> Oliver Dean

This paragraph hits the nail squarely on the head, "The average
person...".  As an average person, I am satisfied with snapshots of my
kids parties and other activities that come out clear and can be shown
to and shared with family and friends.  As a 3D hobbyist, I place a
higher degree of quality on my work than I would my normal snapshots. 
As an Underwater photographer, I am always working with the end result
of a slide show in mind.  In this case, I have a story board idea on how
I want my show to run.  I plan shots during the various dives with this
story in mind, both above and under the water.  I take more than I think
I'll need and I cull out those which don't fit into the final story. 
The end result is a ten to twenty minute slide show that tells the story
of our trip.

I believe there's a "bell" curve of photography that people fall into. 
On the high end you have your professionals who are greatly concerned
with the quality of their photographs and take great care to get the
best shot with their wide variety of equipment.  On the low end there's
your great aunt who couldn't take a good picture with any kind of camera
regardless of the automation.  In the middle fall the "majority" or
those who simply want to capture the moment.

Where are we as 3D enthusiasts?  Well, I'd say between the professional
and the average person.  Personally, I use my Loreo camera for snapshots
of the kids parties because it's simple and quick.  I take more care to
composition and content with my Kodak and slides.  Why?  Well, I don't
know.  I guess it's because my Loreo takes snapshots while my Kodak
takes photographs.

Anyway, my musings on a cold Wednesday here in Dallas.

Ron