Shawn Lees-Carr

SLM521

July 2, 2009

Digital Photo Elective 6

 

What’s Tops for Shots

 

 

SHUTTERFLY

 

SNAPFISH

 

FOTOKI

 

KODAK

Annotation

Very simple to use and get started. Ample storage and a variety of products. Very popular so others are familiar with its use. Able to create a webpage as a showcase for albums.

http://www.shutterfly.com/ <July 1, 2009>

Very simple to use and get started. Somewhat limited storage because it’s based on making a purchase every year. Very popular.

http://www1.snapfish.com/home/ <July 3, 2009>

Fotoki.com seems more geared toward networking and photo sharing among communities rather than the basic production of prints and other products. While it at first seems like a different change of pace from traditional services, it has no editing capabilities and post-hosting products are few.

http://www.fotki.com/us/en/ <July 3, 2009>

 

A classic name and good reputation for vivid prints. Storage size is now based on how much spent on products. Clear and sensible.

 

http://www.kodakgallery.com/Welcome.js <July 2, 2009>

Cost to set up on-line album

Free/Unlimited storage

Free

Free/limited storage up to 10MB then must pay

Free/Unlimited, but must purchase something of a set amount each year

 

Costs per Print

4x6 size: $0.15

5x7 size: $0.99

4x6 size: $0.09

5x7 size: $0.79

4x6 size: $0.09

5x7 size: $.40

 

4 x  size: $0.15

5 x 7 size: $0.89

 

 

Photo books

 

5x7 Book $12.99  $10.39   (first 20 pages included)

 

 

 

5 x 7 Book   $11.99

 

None available

 

5x7 (called a min) $6.99

Ease of managing

 

Very simple

Very simple

Very simple

Simple

Speed of uploading and using

 

Very quick

Very clear, not cluttered

Can upload multiple files at once

Limited file option

Very quick

Clear

Can upload multiple files at once

Limited file option

Very Quick

Very clear, not cluttered

Can upload multiples through files and drop/drag

Handles many different files

 

Time-consuming and cumbersome

Unable to upload multiple photos at one time using basic software

Editing Tools

 

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

User Rating

 

Some say very easy to use.

The sharing is by email or creation of a site, which can be a little frustrating.

Some say complicated and confusing, not really living up to its reputation; colors inconsistent

High ratings for simple user-interface and ability to connect easily with different members and topics

 

High ratings for superior print reproduction

Products or items you can order using your photos

Many products available, including printed albums

Many products available, including printed albums

Some limited products.

No photo album ordering

An average amount of products

Part Two: Using an Online Digital Photo Service

Shutterfly Site: http://visualenglish.shutterfly.com/

I can also send you an invitation that shares the album directly.

Theme: Analyzing point of view of animals and other nonhuman objects.

Activity: students will employ narrative elements or poetic elements while applying a unique point of view represented in the photograph and create a short written piece.