DIGITAL CAPTURE AND PROOFING OF PAINTINGS AND PRINTS
INTRODUCTION - Paintings vary in media used, size, contrast, texture and reflectivity. I use a variety of lighting techniques and tricks to solve problems that many other studios can not. Photography of difficult artwork is my specialty. If you want a personalized approach to art reproduction, you've come to the right place. I work closely with my clients to deliver the best possible images of their artwork and unconditionally guarantee the quality of the work I do.
DIGITAL CAPTURE - High-resolution photograph of your art
- Paintings, prints, drawings, photographs and other 2D art be captured.
- Brushstrokes, textures, 3D elements are preserved.
- Exceptional color accuracy and clarity.
- Gloss and glare can be artfully controlled or eliminated.
- Works under glass can be photographed.
- Diptychs and triptychs are not a problem.
- Retouching is available for problem areas in the original art.
- Professional framer available for disassembly and reassembly of complex frames.
PROOFING - Tests that show how how your artwork will print
- Proofs and the original artwork are compared in a custom proofing room with ideal lighting.
- Computer, monitors and printer are custom profiled for color accuracy.
- Proofing not rushed - tests and evaluation take a week to ensure an absolute match.
- Approved proof and setting remains at studio for future print matching.
- Prints on fine art papers or canvas can be ordered separately.
- Files for other used available.
DIGITAL CAPTURE AND PROOFING PRICES
The chart below lists common print sizes and their equivalent in square inches along with the total price to photograph the painting and create a proof of it. If you have a size not shown or are unsure of the cost, please call 781-665-1122 and I'll tell you what the cost would be. I offer quantity discounts. Please call for a quote.
LARGEST REPRODUCTION DESIRED |
HIGH-RESOLUTION DIGITAL CAPTURE OF PAINTINGS OR PRINTS AND COLOR-MATCHED FINAL PRINT PROOF NEEDED FOR GICLEE PRINTING |
11 x 14 (154 sq. in.) or less |
$125.00 |
16 X 20 (320 sq. in. ) or less |
$150.00 |
18 X 24 (432 sq. in. ) or less |
$175.00 |
24 x 30 (720 sq. in.) or less |
$200.00 |
30 x 40 (1200 sq. in.) or less |
$300.00 |
44 x 56 (2400 sq. in.) or less |
$450.OO |
HIGH-RESOLUTION DIGITAL CAPTURES OF ORIGINAL PAINTINGS & PRINTS WITH MATCHING FILES
Your work is photographed with my special digital capture system using custom lighting that brings out the brushstrokes and other fine details of your work. This image file is compared to your original work in a room that has lights designed for color matching. The image file is adjusted so that it closely matches the original artwork but print proofs are not generated. The files are cropped and sized as needed and saved to CD. Although these files will be of excellent quality, you may find that fine adjustments may be necessary if these are printed at home because of differences in monitors and printers. Files for show applications, websites, and printing are created from these files and burned to CD. See the third section below for contact print and test print prices.
LARGEST REPRODUCTION DESIRED |
HIGH RESOLUTION DIGITAL CAPTURES ONLY |
11 x 14 (154 sq. in.) or less |
$62.50 |
16 X 20 (320 sq. in. ) or less |
$75 |
18 X 24 (432 sq. in. ) or less |
$88 |
24 x 30 (720 sq. in.) or less |
$100 |
30 x 40 (1200 sq. in.) or less |
$150 |
44 x 56 (2400 sq. in.) or less |
$225 |
SCANNING AND PROOFING OF CUSTOMER TRANSPARENCIES OR SLIDES
4x5 transparencies or slides of your artwork can be scanned and proofed to prepare for giclée printing. Scans are done on a special drum scanner that produces very large files. Print proofs are matched to the supplied transparency or slides when viewed on a 5500 K light table. Dust and common film defects are retouched. If a color card was included on the film image, corrections are made based on the card. The customer is asked to be available for final image adjustment. A print proof that matches the monitor image is generated for customer evaluation and approval. If the proof is satisfactory it is signed and dated or additional proofs are made. This proof stays at the studio. A small version goes home with the customer. Giclée prints made in the future are based on the final signed proof and stay at the studio. The quality of prints made from customer supplied film originals depends a great deal on the quality of the original film. Files for show applications, websites, and printing are created from these files and burned to CD
LARGEST REPRODUCTION DESIRED |
FILM SCANNING, NORMAL RETOUCHING AND MATCHING PRINT PROOF |
SCANNING AND MONITOR PROOF ONY |
11 x 14 (154 sq. in.) or less |
$125.00 |
75 |
16 X 20 (320 sq. in. ) or less |
$150.00 |
75 |
18 X 24 (432 sq. in. ) or less |
$175.00 |
100 |
24 x 30 (720 sq. in.) or less |
$200.00 |
125 |
30 x 40 (1200 sq. in.) or less |
$300.00 |
150 |
44 x 56 (2400 sq. in.) or less |
$450.OO |
200 |
TESTING DIGITAL FILES FOR PRINTING - FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS AND DIGITAL ARTISTS
If you're interested in getting your photographs or digital art printed but are nervous that you won't like the results, this service is for you. Come to my studio and we'll take a look at your files together on my excellent computer and large monitors, make corrections in Photoshop, generate contact sheets or test print till you are delighted, then prepare your files for giclée prints that match those tests.
Possible image adjustments include, but are not limited to: color correction, level and curve adjustments, saturation, two kinds of sharpening, cropping, resizing, combining multiple images onto one, text inclusion, retouching of blemishes, removal of parts of an image and so on.
If you have many images I would recommend a contact sheet first. A contact sheet has small versions of your images printed on one page. The images and contact sheet can be any size and can be printed with file names. If you like certain images, I can print larger tests or print sections.
Final giclée prints can be ordered of the images you like best.
Call to make an appointment. Save the largest version of your files possible on a flash card, CD or camera card. Tiffs are best, but any other file format will work.
Hourly time fee: $80 or $20/15min.
Contact sheets and test prints are 8 cents a square inch. For instance, a 16x20 contact sheet with many small images is 320 square inches and would cost $25.60. Add 2 cents a square inch for spray coating. Final prints are my normal prices.
Artopia Giclée, 99 Washington Street, Suite 205, Melrose, Massachusetts, 02176 PH.781.665.1122. info@artopiagiclee.com