Fro knows photo ?
Apr 5, 2015 12:10:57 #
mwsilvers wrote:
I always seek a concensus from a variety of online... (show quote)
Ah yes, the nasty debates! I do think though, a newbie can receive a good understanding from Ken R, and like you stated, there is good to be learned from many out there.
Apr 5, 2015 12:43:47 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
juicesqueezer wrote:
Ah yes, the nasty debates! I do think though, a newbie can receive a good understanding from Ken R, and like you stated, there is good to be learned from many out there.
Absolutely. While I'm not a fan of Rockwell, certainly he presents a lot of useful info. For many it's more black and white. People seem to love him or hate him. I take a more pragmatic view and take the good and discard things I don't agree with. He might, as an example, present a lens review that supports what others have said, or he might suggest an issue that no one else has mentioned. Either way, it adds to my overall knowledge base and I can chose to accept or ignore whatever he writes. But for newbie who can't read between the lines, it's a difficult process. People tend to believe whatever they read on the internet if it supports their belief system. As a result, Rockwell is often quoted as a source for those who believe there is no advantage to shooting raw.
Apr 5, 2015 12:56:08 #
I think subconsciously i am more jealous of his hair, mine looked similar to his 40 years ago !!
Apr 5, 2015 14:17:19 #
I had hair once too...
I also grew up in Philly, and there's a certain attitude that goes with that. This is why I escaped from there in 1981.
I also grew up in Philly, and there's a certain attitude that goes with that. This is why I escaped from there in 1981.
Apr 5, 2015 14:24:05 #
jepisa wrote:
Anyone know where Fro is from, does he own a photo store, work at one or just a internet photo guy, for lack of a better term. Thanks p.s. i dig his hair :shock:
Who is Fro?
Apr 5, 2015 14:46:26 #
Apr 5, 2015 15:09:43 #
spdmn54 wrote:
...... a few times giving wrong advice in some of his videos.
In the interest of ensuring quality in my own videos, I would appreciate any specific examples you might be able to provide as to his incorrect advice.
Apr 5, 2015 15:11:04 #
I think Fro is a fraud. He has succeeded only because he puts out so many Youtube videos. He is a hard worker but full of nonsense. After his abysmal appearance on the Scott Kelby show I highly doubt if he will ever be asked back to the show. He was making fun of many famous photographers (Hurley) and just showed an astounding lack of class. This guy is a first class jerk and a waste of time to listen to. I gave up on him after two of his episodes.
Apr 5, 2015 15:56:06 #
Ranjan
Loc: Currently Cyber-Nation!
juicesqueezer wrote:
Ah, the love or hate relationship! Seems that Roc... (show quote)
For all we know, he might just be acting the way he does, for the camera (audience). I presume lot of folks might be enjoying a bit of antics on utube type short productions. This is seen not just in photography but other subject matters, as well. And why utubesque presentations alone, we see that in live presentations etc too.
Apr 5, 2015 16:17:25 #
Mogul wrote:
Jason Polin (Fro) will be the first to admit that he likes to have fun, but he firmly believes that running a business must be done in a businesslike manner. His language is a bit rough, but his interviews are superb and his reviews are fair and well-rounded. The hair is his trademark.
Jared Polin
Apr 5, 2015 16:28:07 #
spdmn54 wrote:
I found him annoying, arrogant and a few times giving wrong advice in some of his videos.
Annoying? Arrogant?? Giver of wrong advice??? Sounds like he'd fit right in here at UHH.
IMHO of course.
Apr 5, 2015 16:37:25 #
Apr 5, 2015 17:03:41 #
twowindsbear wrote:
Annoying? Arrogant?? Giver of wrong advice??? Sounds like he'd fit right in here at UHH.
IMHO of course.
IMHO of course.
:thumbup:
Apr 5, 2015 19:09:51 #
Ranjan wrote:
For all we know, he might just be acting the way he does, for the camera (audience). I presume lot of folks might be enjoying a bit of antics on utube type short productions. This is seen not just in photography but other subject matters, as well. And why utubesque presentations alone, we see that in live presentations etc too.
Short productions? Haven't you noticed that at least half of his videos are longer than an hour, some longer than two hours? When you watch somebody for an hour or two on repeated occasions, you get a genuine view of the person unless he is a trained actor.
Apr 5, 2015 20:50:26 #
show1971 wrote:
Jared Polin
OMG, How did I ever make that kind of error? To me, that's like calling Galen Rowell Gary. Thank you for the correction and my apologies to Jared.
And yes, I admire the man's business acumen, humor and technical skill. As far as his photography goes, I admire the principles by which he stands, as well as his understanding that others may wish to follow different paths. I do believe that, like many modern photographers, he tends to underexpose at times, but that could just be these old eyes. The only other problem I have with him is language, but I guess I'm a bit old-fashioned.
And you have to love Postman Fro!
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