Wednesday, June 30, 2004.
Edit. A magazine by the people who create images, for the people who use them. Getty Images, the world's leading imagery company, today announced Edit, a new magazine addressing the big image issues in the world of news and sport, creative photography and film.
Edit represents the next evolution in Getty Images' continuing efforts to engage the visual communications industry, covering the various trends, ideas and issues that shape photography and filmmaking today, in both the editorial and creative space.
In news, sport and entertainment, the eyes of 150 contributors and 87 editorial staff photographers are on the stuff that matters, while creative imagery is provided by 12 creative researchers and 40 art directors working with over 1,500 photographers and filmmakers worldwide.
First Issue
All The President's Men: Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer David Hume Kennerly on the moods and poses of U.S. presidential campaigns, past and present. On Kerry: "He has a kind of deep set Bassett Hound look."
The Greatest Show on Earth: The fascinating journey of the Olympic image from the finish line to the front page.
Do You Know Your Image Rights?: Edit explores the minefield of image rights and morality.
Hey You! What's The Big Idea?: Seven hot filmmakers from around the globe were challenged to make a short film on The Big Idea, comprised of at least half Getty Images content, with all material sourced and downloaded in hi-res from www.gettyimages.com.
Snapshots: Edit's Trend Map for the Image Tourist. What to seek and whoa, what to avoid.
Edit will be published quarterly in four languages, distributed for free to Getty Images customers. It also will be available as a Webzine and for purchase at www.gettyimages.com/edit. In keeping with the growing European trend towards smaller magazines, Edit will measure 9" by 6.5"; the first issue runs 96 pages.
Getty Images is the world's leading imagery company, creating and providing the largest and most relevant collection of still and moving images to communication professionals around the globe. From news and sports photography to contemporary and archival imagery, Getty Images' products are found each day in newspapers, magazines, advertising, films, television, books and Web sites. Gettyimages.com is the first place customers turn to search, purchase and download powerful imagery. Seattle-headquartered Getty Images is a global company with customers in more than 50 countries.
