Setting the Record Straight: Kodak Digital History

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Ready to uncover the journey from film to digital photography? In this episode, Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with four former Eastman Kodak Co. executives - Ben Gibson, Bill Jackson, Mike McDougall, and Craig McGowan - who were there on the front lines of early consumer digital imaging.

In this conversation, our very first panel discussion traverses the winding path from film to digital, dissecting the trials and triumphs that marked this monumental shift. The panel describes the challenges faced by the evolution of Kodak's business units and the challenges they faced. The panel elaborates on Kodak's entry into consumer electronics and its strategic partnerships with Japanese manufacturers.
Finally, we retrospectively analyze Kodak's digital legacy. Hear the guests' candid views on Kodak's strategic choices, branding hurdles, and enduring technologies that continue to influence today's market. Gain insight into the transformation of a business model and the complexities involved in this process.

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Hosted and produced by Gary Pageau
Edited by Olivia Pageau
Announcer: Erin Manning

Chapitres

1. Transitioning From Film to Digital Photography (00:00:02)

2. Challenges in the Digital Camera Market (00:08:50)

3. Kodak's Transition to Digital Challenges (00:14:13)

4. Printing Challenges in the Digital Age (00:26:09)

5. Kodak's Rise and Fall in Digital (00:34:04)

6. Challenges in Managing Kodak's Business Units (00:43:49)

7. Kodak's Digital Transition (00:55:33)

8. The Evolution and Legacy of Kodak (01:01:06)