At the DLD Conference last month, I had the privilege of meeting with Victor Cho, VP and General Manager of Internet and Software Services at Kodak. We spoke about a few of the new and innovative things that Kodak is doing right now. One of the company's current focuses is on creating connected devices such as cameras and video recorders. One of these devices, the Kodak Zi6 HD camera, was generously given to me and I love its simplicity and ability to capture great footage. Since many social sites on the Web integrate photography, Kodak is improving user experience by pulling value from these various social Internet services.
One of Kodak's key products is the Kodak Gallery, in which users can share and manage their photos online. Additionally, these photos can be transformed into tangible products such as prints, photo books and cards. Users can upload high resolution photos and store them indefinitely, as long as you purchase something from the gallery each year.
The Kodak gallery is simplifying the way photos are shared. You can not only send your photos to friends and family online but also purchase unique gifts such as photo calendars, books, collages, mugs, and mousepads. Wouldn't you love going to bed each night with your Mom's smiling face on your pillows and blankets? If you are more the traditional type, you can opt to have your photos framed or printed on canvas instead. Regardless of which of the many options you choose, these are great gifts for family members and friends.
One of the more interesting points that Victor and I discussed was how it's becoming increasingly difficult for individuals to manage photos on the Web since photos can be scattered in various places such as Flickr, Facebook and Picasa. As Kodak moves forward, they are looking to simplify photo sharing and uncover a new way to manage your photos.
To see my full interview with Victor Cho, watch the video below.
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