Photographing
After photographing the original, a reproduction is often printed in a batch, or run, of 1,000 or more. Often the artist is not involved in the process. By the nature of the printing technique, all the reproductions in a run are almost identical, with no variation in the printing or paper. Reproductions usually do not match the quality of an original print.
Sometimes artists sign and number a run of reproductions in the same way as original print editions. Marketers then sell them as “limited edition fine art prints.”
Photographing Artwork is easier with large paintings, but this requires an appropriate camera equipment (tripod, camera, sharp lens and lighting)
How to Photograph Artwork for Reproduction
Technique and Equipment
Photographing artwork for reproduction requires either a copy stand or professional lighting equipment. Techniques used are completely different to other studio-based work so there are key points that need to be followed to get good quality images.
• Placement of the camera in relation to the artwork
• Placement of lights in relation to the camera and artwork
• Use of the camera to achieve the correct focus and exposure
Symmetrical geometry is the key, correct placement of the lights to the artwork makes all the difference. Lights should be at a 45 degree angle from the artwork and illumination should be at equal intensity from both light units.
Some problems that could occur include:
• Colour shifts, uneven lighting, distortion of the picture plane, specular highlights (gleams), improperly exposed film resulting in overly dark or weak images
Equipment Needed to Shoot Artwork to Professional Standards
• Studio lights (x2) on stands with light trigger and receiver.
• Light meter to measure exposure.
• Easel or alternative hanging method to keep work vertical.
• Camera (digital or film). The camera must be manually operable. If you can’t set the shutter speed and
aperture manually, do not try to use it for this purpose.
• Use a 50mm or small telephoto lens. DO NOT use a wide-angle lens, as it will distort your artwork.
• Tripod
• Tape measure
• Polarising filter for camera (if reflective surfaces involved)
If shooting at home you would need x2 work lights, typically 300watts and use a tungsten balanced film or an
incandescent setting on your camera (white balance).
Common Problems
There is little you can do to control this in shooting the artwork.
Common Problems and How to Fix Them
• Dark Corners – Your lights are too close.
• Uneven illumination – Your artwork is skewed.
• Bad colour – Incorrect exposure or combination of film
Blurry image? Your lens was improperly focused, or your camera moved. Try focusing on a high- contrast image, try using a cable shutter release.
Diagram of Reproduction
Printing
Prints are hand-pulled by an artist from a printmaking surface such as block or screen. They are usually numbered and signed by the artist beneath the image after the batch, or edition, is printed. Editions are usually 200 prints or less, even as few as 10. The numbering is done in this format: 1/200, 2/200, 3/200, etc.
After the edition is complete, the printmaking surface is often destroyed, ensuring a rarity that makes the prints more valuable. Even if they are not destroyed, printing wears surfaces down, and images pulled from them begin to degrade. Because of this and the paper type used, each print is unique and signed.
Scanning
Scanning is a very simple method of reproduction method as its easier to control the resolution of the final output, less concern with colour correction measures needed due to improper lighting most of the time the image almost always looks clear, crisp and sharp. Although if you art work is on a large scale it wont work due to sizes.
My Method
I would used the photographing method because it is most suitable
as the prints would come out almost identical, with not a lot of difference between the variation in the printing or paper. It would save my time by not having to repeat my piece and trying to make each piece come out the same which would be impossible as I used spray paint and screen print. Photographing artwork is easier with larger artwork and my piece is A3 size therefore making it suitable but this requires appropriate camera equipment such as a tripod, camera, sharp lens and lighting.
I wouldn't use printing because it would take to long on a large scale also if a print didn't come out right i would have to make sure the quality is brilliant on every one, and because I used spray paint to create the background I would have to do that for everyone also the white gel pen would have to be repeated on every one which would be a long lengthy process.
I wouldn't use the scanner to reproduce my artwork due to personal preference as I don't have a lot of experience using the scanner therefore I would rather use a camera.
How to Photograph Artwork for Reproduction
Technique and Equipment
Photographing artwork for reproduction requires either a copy stand or professional lighting equipment. Techniques used are completely different to other studio-based work so there are key points that need to be followed to get good quality images.
• Placement of the camera in relation to the artwork
• Placement of lights in relation to the camera and artwork
• Use of the camera to achieve the correct focus and exposure
Symmetrical geometry is the key, correct placement of the lights to the artwork makes all the difference. Lights should be at a 45 degree angle from the artwork and illumination should be at equal intensity from both light units.
Some problems that could occur include:
• Colour shifts, uneven lighting, distortion of the picture plane, specular highlights (gleams), improperly exposed film resulting in overly dark or weak images
Equipment Needed to Shoot Artwork to Professional Standards
• Studio lights (x2) on stands with light trigger and receiver.
• Light meter to measure exposure.
• Easel or alternative hanging method to keep work vertical.
• Camera (digital or film). The camera must be manually operable. If you can’t set the shutter speed and
aperture manually, do not try to use it for this purpose.
• Use a 50mm or small telephoto lens. DO NOT use a wide-angle lens, as it will distort your artwork.
• Tripod
• Tape measure
• Polarising filter for camera (if reflective surfaces involved)
If shooting at home you would need x2 work lights, typically 300watts and use a tungsten balanced film or an
incandescent setting on your camera (white balance).
Common Problems
There is little you can do to control this in shooting the artwork.
Common Problems and How to Fix Them
• Dark Corners – Your lights are too close.
• Uneven illumination – Your artwork is skewed.
• Bad colour – Incorrect exposure or combination of film
Blurry image? Your lens was improperly focused, or your camera moved. Try focusing on a high- contrast image, try using a cable shutter release.
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| Diagram of Reproduction |
Printing
Prints are hand-pulled by an artist from a printmaking surface such as block or screen. They are usually numbered and signed by the artist beneath the image after the batch, or edition, is printed. Editions are usually 200 prints or less, even as few as 10. The numbering is done in this format: 1/200, 2/200, 3/200, etc.
After the edition is complete, the printmaking surface is often destroyed, ensuring a rarity that makes the prints more valuable. Even if they are not destroyed, printing wears surfaces down, and images pulled from them begin to degrade. Because of this and the paper type used, each print is unique and signed.
Scanning
Scanning is a very simple method of reproduction method as its easier to control the resolution of the final output, less concern with colour correction measures needed due to improper lighting most of the time the image almost always looks clear, crisp and sharp. Although if you art work is on a large scale it wont work due to sizes.
My Method
I would used the photographing method because it is most suitable
as the prints would come out almost identical, with not a lot of difference between the variation in the printing or paper. It would save my time by not having to repeat my piece and trying to make each piece come out the same which would be impossible as I used spray paint and screen print. Photographing artwork is easier with larger artwork and my piece is A3 size therefore making it suitable but this requires appropriate camera equipment such as a tripod, camera, sharp lens and lighting.
I wouldn't use printing because it would take to long on a large scale also if a print didn't come out right i would have to make sure the quality is brilliant on every one, and because I used spray paint to create the background I would have to do that for everyone also the white gel pen would have to be repeated on every one which would be a long lengthy process.
I wouldn't use the scanner to reproduce my artwork due to personal preference as I don't have a lot of experience using the scanner therefore I would rather use a camera.
Scanning is a very simple method of reproduction method as its easier to control the resolution of the final output, less concern with colour correction measures needed due to improper lighting most of the time the image almost always looks clear, crisp and sharp. Although if you art work is on a large scale it wont work due to sizes.
My Method
I would used the photographing method because it is most suitable
as the prints would come out almost identical, with not a lot of difference between the variation in the printing or paper. It would save my time by not having to repeat my piece and trying to make each piece come out the same which would be impossible as I used spray paint and screen print. Photographing artwork is easier with larger artwork and my piece is A3 size therefore making it suitable but this requires appropriate camera equipment such as a tripod, camera, sharp lens and lighting.
I wouldn't use printing because it would take to long on a large scale also if a print didn't come out right i would have to make sure the quality is brilliant on every one, and because I used spray paint to create the background I would have to do that for everyone also the white gel pen would have to be repeated on every one which would be a long lengthy process.
I wouldn't use the scanner to reproduce my artwork due to personal preference as I don't have a lot of experience using the scanner therefore I would rather use a camera.
Sources; http://mirappraisal.com/prints-reproductions-whats-the-difference-art-appraisal-painting/
https://finerworks.com/theo/blog/an-artists-guide-to-digital-printing/scanningvsphotographingartwork/
Sources; http://mirappraisal.com/prints-reproductions-whats-the-difference-art-appraisal-painting/
https://finerworks.com/theo/blog/an-artists-guide-to-digital-printing/scanningvsphotographingartwork/
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