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Is HybridPhoto on the developer's Backburner?
I've been an Apug member for several years, and while that site has progressively evolved over the years I don't see a fraction of the development attention being given to HybridPhoto.
We're missing quite a bit of functionality, not to mention interface enhancements.
Anyone else get this feeling? What can we do about this?
-Daniel
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What's missing?
Also look at the user base of each site
24,000 at APUG, 1,000 here
APUG has a larger (broader) worldwide appeal, Hybrid photo is kind of specific to alternative types that mix digital and analog. If someone is looking for an all digital site, there are plenty of those on the web.
And again I have to ask, what's missing? You make a post and either someone replies, or not... Just like any other forum. Chat? Why, normally not enough people around to bother. Gallery? Yup got a gallery. The only thing that might be missing is a for sale section, and that should really combine with APUG since we all need the same types of things for both areas. Cameras, lenses, tripods are common to both. Selling things like printers, scanners, colormanagement equipment may or may not be needed at APUG, but chances are good that it would not be completely out of place there as well as here. Seeing that both sites are hosted on the same servers, or at least operated by the same "company", this shouldn't be too hard.
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Never mind, I see that here is a classifieds section here, but I would still probably suggest mixing it with APUG and linking to the combined classifieds from both sites.
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i agree with gregg, what is it you want?
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 Originally Posted by ann  i agree with gregg, what is it you want? More conversations covering the whole of photography.
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Originally Posted by dwross More conversations covering the whole of photography.
Get more members and you'll have it. You need to achieve a certain critical mass before things really start moving along. And from what I see when I come here most everyday, we just do not have that critical mass yet.
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Originally Posted by Greg_E Get more members and you'll have it. You need to achieve a certain critical mass before things really start moving along. And from what I see when I come here most everyday, we just do not have that critical mass yet. Perhaps we could have a conversation about what is the cart and what is the horse.
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Well for one thing, the interface is pretty archaic, not to mention (again) that I don't see any *development* being invested into HybridPhoto.
As for "us" being a "niche" - I strongly disagree. Apug represents the remnants of a dying breed - "Traditional Photographers"; a species that is, at best, endangered. The hybrid workflow combines the best of both worlds and in that sense, stands poised for maximum growth (compared to Apug).
As for attracting membership well.. that goes along with content. Lets see a section dedicated to specific workflows (tutorials and the like), or better yet, something detailing the possibilities that present themselves when combining digital/analog technique?
To captivate an audience one must start by getting their attention.
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So, I am of two minds on this, and I think I see valid points on both sides.
On the one hand, I look at the behemoth that is APUG and wonder, why can't we have community that doesn't have a histamine reaction to every creative technique developed in the last ten years?! And what of all the various new ways people are trying to keep traditional processes alive?
On the other hand, truly experienced printers generally don't feel like they have anything to prove, so to speak, and thus don't feel obligated to evangelize. Experienced professionals are not likely to bring in new folks with friendly critiques and rehashed technique and equipment discussions. Quite often, a newcomer is referred to the latest recipe book on the subject and that's that. (N.b, I'm not knocking anyone's book)
To those who seek improvement, I hear you, and let me suggest simply listing the possible steps that could be taken, in order to improve activity.
I think one major impediment to progress is that the mission of the site is not actually defined. If you look around you will see that there is actually some disagreement about what constitutes "hybrid." Everyone seems to know what it isn't, but do we really know what it is?
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Hybrid photography is any photography that has as constituent elements traditional photography and digital imagery.
What this site is or will be is something within that broad definition. What and who each individual is and what they do within the scope of their photography and that photography that is discussed here is what should be the focus. Does that make enough sense? It isn't about the site but the members.
I'm hopeful people won't be as enamored by rules as they will be by the opportunities of a relatively free site.
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