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It took me long enough… but I’m Tweeting now…
My username is @vincentlaforet (yes…spent a lot of time thinking of that one…)
Some of you may know that I SWORE that I would never tweet… then I realized it could actually be pretty cool.
This blog is great - but I don’t post as often as I’d like to. Facebook - is a disaster. I never have time to check it (truth be told, I have over 900 friend requests - problem is: every time I accept one friend - I get 12 suggestions - and it takes forever to go down the list… does anyone know how to “accept all?” As silly as that excuse is - that’s pretty much why I ran away from Facebook close to 9 months ago…)
OK - so here goes something else. For the record: I resisted blogging at first as well. As much of an “early adopter” that I am in terms of cameras and new technology (I should have named my kids Beta and NDA given how often I hear those words!) I’ve always resisted ’social’ internet trends for some reason…
That being said - I’ve been enjoying reading many of the tweets of those I follow (see my twitter page for a list of people that I’m following) and a few friends finally got me to take the plunge.
If anything - tweeting may allow me to be a bit more liberal about what I share… NDA’s don’t really exist in the twitter sphere do they? ;)
Pls post your twitter addresses in the comments below - always looking for cool people/things to follow!
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Welcome to the mess, Vincent! I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with Twitter. It’s been such a great way to connect with other photographers and keep up with all the cool stuff coming out of the rapidly changing photography world. I’m at http://www.twitter.com/dreamtime
Comment by Jeff Claeson 11.20.09 @ 2:52 amgot it - this tweeting is awesome (so far!) - added you to the list!
Awesome! Welcome to Twitter Vincent! You’re going to love it. The community is amazing 
On twitter, I am @eugenephotoblog
Again, welcome!
Cheers,
~Eugene
Comment by Eugene 11.20.09 @ 3:15 amyes, yes Twitter is cool 
If you like you can follow me @stefan_pj
btw: I send you an invitation to our new facebook group: “Dogs with Journalists”
Comment by Stefan 11.20.09 @ 3:38 amWelcome to the land of twitter, Vincent.
Glad you’re joining in … always great anecdotes and discussions regarding DSLR’s. Funny, I was wondering when you might join up. Peace,
‘J-dog
J-dog 11.20.09 @ 3:41 amHi Vince,
I was at your Canon seminar in Atlanta. Thanks again for that. It was very educational.
Oh, I’m: twitter.com/jonrawlinson
Cheers,
JON.
jonrawlinson.com
Welcome to Twitter, dude! Glad you love it. You of all people have enough interesting stuff going on to tweet about.
I’m an independent filmmaker, photographer and pilot in Northern CA - twitter username is @meeksdigital
Keep rockin! And PS… tell canon to pull their heads out of their corporate ass and let you put Nocturne back online!
Hi Vincent,
Didn’t wait Twitter to follow your work, but happy to welcome you on this (still) cool social network.
href=”http://www.twitter.com/monsieurlam”
Have fun and remember : too much RT-ing kills the thing !
Lâm
Comment by Lâm 11.20.09 @ 5:09 amVery cool - welcome to twitter!
I’m on there as http://twitter.com/hughmacd - less about photography - more about film visual effects…
Comment by Hugh 11.20.09 @ 6:02 amI’m following you. My user is @_inside
//directly from Brazil
Comment by Guilherme Rambo 11.20.09 @ 7:00 amThe twittersphere welcomes you!
After hearing MC Hammer speak about Twitter, everyone involved in any sort of media should make use of it.
Comment by Mark Pakula 11.20.09 @ 7:15 amwelcome to twitter! You can find me here: http://www.twitter.com/saracollaton
Comment by Sara Collaton 11.20.09 @ 7:16 amWelcome on twitter !
You can follow me on twitter http://www.twitter.com/JulienGille
French photog
Comment by Julien 11.20.09 @ 7:50 amAwesome blog Vincent - I always look forward to checking it out. You’ll love the twitter…
Comment by Ted Forbes 11.20.09 @ 8:51 am@trenthead
also check out @thetrickstergod and @theclick and @utahphotojournalism
Comment by Trent 11.20.09 @ 8:55 amAwesome! Been reading your blog for quite sometime and I really enjoy it. You being on the Twtittersphere its even more awesome! Will definitely be following you =)
@Vorundor
Comment by Felipe 11.20.09 @ 9:10 amCongrats, Vincent.
I run @AmazingPics and I use it simply to point folks to excellent photographs. Please @ me for new work you post.
Also, I’ll tweet about your foray into twitterdom and hopefully give you a nice kickstart with followers.
Comment by John 11.20.09 @ 9:42 am@justinvl - A Torontonian raising a family in Ottawa trying to take photos.
Comment by Justin Van Leeuwen 11.20.09 @ 10:11 amHi Vincent, BIG thanks for changing our perspective on what is possible. We shoot doco’s and are now incorporating HD-DSLR’s into our work
tweeting from.. http://www.twitter.com/trunkfilms
Comment by will 11.20.09 @ 10:19 amTweet, tweet! Nice to meet you!
I’m a Finnish expat blogger living now in Cairo, Egypt.
I just saw your video - it’s amazing!
See you around!
Hi! I was looking through your photos on your site - they are really awesome! On Twitter I am @tabby2004
Shelley from Shutterbug
Comment by Shelley 11.20.09 @ 11:20 amHey Vincent. Glad to hear your on Twitter.
http://www.twitter.com/SoCoAddict
Comment by Ian Harding 11.20.09 @ 11:29 amWelcome to the Twitter world! I follow you blog via google reader, now I’ll follow your tweets as well.
http://www.twitter.com/ninelivephoto
Comment by Alan Nielsen 11.20.09 @ 1:16 pmThe Twittographer community gains another great photographer- Welcome!
Comment by C. Wade 11.20.09 @ 1:48 pmI don’t know about cool, but it would be nice to be followed.
http://twitter.com/Lyndonology
All the best!!
Comment by Lyndon 11.20.09 @ 1:56 pmThere’s definitely a place for twitter though it needs to exist within longer form media like a blog. I’m still trying to figure out what that balance is. But Twitters eas and immediacy can be a great benefit, especially when you have a lot of people following you. For the “I need a 15mm Cosina Voigltander lens for a Leica mount, does anybody near 17th and Tasker have one I can borrow, RIGHT NOW?” it’s great.
http://www.twitter.com/finallykyle
glad to know I’m not the last one into the boat
Laforet + Twitter = 140 charaters of sweet inspiration!
Http://Twitter.com/360reality
Simon
Comment by Simon 11.20.09 @ 2:28 pmHey Vincent, Josh from Collision Conference here. I’m not sold on the whole twitter thing yet as facebook is my main communication portal. Makes sense for more casual interactions though so I’m giving it another go. Hit me up if you have any local projects going on.
@fluidaction
-Josh
GOOD LUCK with Twitter. I just can’t get used to my phone going off every 5 seconds… I hope it works for ya!!
Please keep updating your site, its very helpful.
alex
Comment by ALEX 11.20.09 @ 3:08 pmGreat to see you are on Twitter now, I’m at http://www.twitter.com/justinlfowler/
Comment by Justin 11.20.09 @ 5:08 pmI have been following your blog for over a year. I really appreciate you willingness to help others. I look forward to getting your tweets.
Thanks
@legendphoto
My twitter is http://twitter.com/guiguia794
Have a good evening
I still haven’t quite figured out how to use Twitter to any kind of “advantage” (and I rarely use it), but I’m there because I feel like I’m supposed to be… But hey, I’ll follow you if you follow me.
I’m @CynnerSF on Twitter.
–Cynthia
Comment by Cynthia 11.20.09 @ 5:41 pmHey Vincent -
Glad to see you joining Twitter.
If you’re interested in Irish landscape photography, check me out:
http://twitter.com/petercoxphoto
Welcome! I’m following you already!
http://www.twittercom/MarkK_NJ
Comment by Mark 11.20.09 @ 6:07 pmAllo
Sydney based commercial and fashion nutjob
@alexweltlinger if you want to a follow along - I tend to have fun with my tweets, and considering our shoots tend to be rather insane (burning down a kitchen, flooding a bar anyone?), the tweets are usually just as insane….
Enjoy!
Alex.
Comment by Alex Weltlinger 11.20.09 @ 6:19 pmI enjoy your blog. Glad to see you on twitter!
http://twitter.com/ericporcher
Photographer, music blogger
Comment by Eric Porcher 11.20.09 @ 8:13 pmWelcome to the the world in 140 chars…
Ciao!
Luca (Team Silver XXI Eddie Adams Workshop)
I was hoping that you would eventually start tweeting. I have added you to several of my favorite lists.
@ssherstone is where I live.
I am glad you blogged about it. Thanks
Sean
Comment by sean sherstone 11.21.09 @ 12:28 amTwitter is the way to go these days. Check out http://twitter.com/flatlightfilms
Comment by Miikka Niemi 11.21.09 @ 6:29 amNow when will Twitter allow HDSLR movie clips? or Photo tweets direct form the Mk IV?
@marqriley
Comment by Marq 11.21.09 @ 6:48 amHey welcome to twitter Vicent! My twitter is @kennykim
You probably don’t want/need to follow me.
I have some friends that I follow you might find useful. Here’s a few suggestions:
@mikecolon @skipcohen @bobdavis_1 @buissink @davecross
Have a good one!
Hi Vincent,
Thanks for blogging and sharing your experiences. It’s a great learning resource.
Jason
http://twitter.com/jasongammel
Comment by Jason Gammel 11.21.09 @ 11:20 am@kettermanphoto
Any chance you’ll be coming to FL to speak anytime soon?
Comment by Ryan Ketterman 11.21.09 @ 11:22 amRe: Facebook, have you considered just setting up a Fan Page? People can join freely without you having to approve, and you can keep your Facebook profile to people you know in real life.
And welcome to Twitter! http://www.twitter.com/delineated
Comment by Carrie Musgrave 11.21.09 @ 3:27 pmLooking forward to your thoughts!
http://twitter.com/blaneyphoto
Comment by nathan blaney 11.21.09 @ 4:14 pmI’m such a Laforet addict, this is yet another way for me to get my “fix”! I don’t suppose the list of interns dying to work for you for free is very short
Nevertheless, feel free to add me!
-Michael
Comment by Michael 11.21.09 @ 5:34 pmI’ve greatly enjoyed reading your blogs and sharing your insights among my coworkers. I know I’d have very little to offer you in terms of returning the favor, but nonetheless look forward to your Tweets!
@wiedenu
John Wiedenheft
PBS producer | Austin, MN
welcome, no turning back now… @grianghrafadoir
Comment by Michael Patrick O'Leary 11.22.09 @ 5:22 pmAll of you are Laforet dick riders! Who gives a shit if this dickhead hypocrite has twitter
Vincent Laforet Reply:
December 5th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
@Byron, love you babe! Keep at it - it makes my day! lol
Welcome to the Twitterverse! Saw you last Saturday at your dSLR workshop, thanks for your time, learned a lot.
http://twitter.com/stgold
When you get friend requests, you can ignore the “friend suggestions”. That is simply something Facebook added to help more people connect with others, etc. But all it is a suggestion..so if you had just accepted all those friend requests you would have been good.
Also, isn’t it ironic that you don’t have time for Facebook..but now have joined Tweeter?
I don’t use Tweeter..but i can definately see it as a potentially time-consuming activity.
Comment by Paul Krol 11.23.09 @ 12:52 pmHey Vincent,
we met at PPE in NYC at lunch with RC.
Im on twitter @donaldppage
looking forward to hearing back from you
-DP
Welcome to twitter! Tweeting will open you up to a whole new world and you will never stop.
@clmvisuals.com
Comment by rue 11.24.09 @ 9:13 pmHi, once again to “Nocturne” and the rolling shutter of the Canon 1D MkIV: I had the opportunity to test the 1D MkIV and to my mind the rolling shutter effect was quite bad.As bad as the 7D, worse than the 5D MkII and much more worse than the RED camera. Did you do any rolling shutter postproduction (I dont believe that there is a postproduction possibility)? In “Nocturne” vertical lines look so straight! I dont understand the difference between your film and my test (which had not been allowed to be recorded).
Cheers,
Oliver
Vincent Laforet Reply:
December 5th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
@Oliver, I think the rolling shutter is by far the best of all 3 cameras - getting very acceptable for a CMOS sensor… Stu seemed to agree with me.
There is a more accurate way to transfer 5Dmk11 footage…and it’s free
http://www.hdwarrior.co.uk/2009/11/23/5dtofcp-from-industrial-revolution/
Comment by Philip Johnston 11.27.09 @ 7:18 pmWelcome aboard! Depending on how you use it and how many interesting people you follow, Twitter is an interesting place, but it can be overwhelmingly saturated with useless #hashtags like #FF (follow friday) RTs (retweets).
Anyways, again, welcome… I am @gallarotti and I curate the online photography magazine @greenteagallery
Eric Ferguson Reply:
November 29th, 2009 at 3:36 am
@Francesco Gallarotti, I wouldn’t say “useless” afterall ReTweet just became an offical twitter feature a few days ago, now represented by an icon and associated API support. It’s interesting to see how the medium changes itself, over time.
Interesting to follow your twittersphere meeting with Phillip Bloom
Fellow DSLR cinematographer, gearhead, etc, if you’d like to follow. I’ve also got one of those uncreative twitter account names.
@EricFerguson
Comment by Eric Ferguson 11.29.09 @ 3:34 amAfter hearing MC Hammer speak about Twitter, everyone involved in any sort of media should make use of it.
Comment by direct quotes 11.30.09 @ 8:33 amlooking forward to following you!
@TufferDotCom
And my magazine:
@24HourMagazine
Welcome to Twitter Vincent. Also admired your worked and look forward to connecting with you there. You can find me @miketittel
Comment by Mike Tittel 12.02.09 @ 9:57 amwelcome to twitter addiction! i dont tweet so much i just read other people’s tweets and i share only my friend’s account. i will tell her to follow you.
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Comment by T Roberts 12.05.09 @ 9:07 pmI look forward to getting updates from you on Twitter as well as the blog.
@aTobyHicks on twitter
Comment by Toby 12.06.09 @ 5:00 pmVincent, I find the Twitter thing a bit quirky too, even though I’m also Mr Early Adopter like you. For instance, I “retweet” and then only I see it in my blog/ What’s that all about?? lol!
Anyway, I look forward to your expertise to just be flowing out of your Twitter feed, educating us all. And I can’t wait for your instructional DVDs to get finished! Once paid for, is it OK if I knock ‘em down and put them on my iPhone?
Thanks!
Paulie Reply:
December 10th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
@Paulie,
Oh, it’s @PaulieDC on Twitter… but if I retweet it may launch into cyperspace.
Not sure about twitter,i am following 1000 and 99% of then are using it to advertise their affiliate products
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November 23rd, 2009 at 4:56 am
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