Yes, don't even think about using flash. You'll have a white spot in
the middle of a painting.
Paul
On Feb 5, 2006, at 10:41 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote:
Powell Hargrave wrote:
These aren't being shot for reproduction as far as I know,
just for galleries
to review his work. It may be that absolutely precise color
is not going to swing
the viewers one way or the other - but I'd certainly like to
get as close as possible to
reality.
ann
I'm always amazed how bad many of the slides are which are submitted
to our
selection committee. I frequently scan these slides and "colour
correct"
the pictures for Nanaimo Art Gallery's brochures and web site. Often
when
I see the actual painting the colour can be very different.
If this is for submission to a selection committee perfect colour is
not
necessary. Close to accurate is just fine.
Lighting is more important. If the works are glazed if is best to
use two
lights at 45 degrees. I use two flashes. Gives decent colour.
I like to work in a dim room with no light behind the camera. A nail
in the
wall to hold the painting. Two flashes at 45 degrees on stands.
Wear dark
clothes.
Shoot hand held. A tripod is not necessary if using flash. That way
it is
easy to frame and level by moving the camera. Be careful to shoot
straight
at the centre of the painting by checking that all four sides are
parallel
to the frame. Use a good macro lens if possible.
Is your pictures are straight, sharp, have good colour and few
reflections
they with be way above average.
HTH
I'm hoping I dont have to bring a lot of lighting gear...
whatever I do and whatever film I use, I'm shooting digital
too, rather like using polaroid
for checking ight in the olden days.
I wouldn't dream of shooting hand held or using flash. IF I
have to, I'll use studio lights...
I can barely hold the camera up anymore, let alone hold it
steady. Cant have Theraultian blur
for artwork :)
I have a portable level to use on the camera and the arwork
itself. once ive set up for the
first painting, nothing will change for all that are the
same size.
But I certainly am appreciative of all the help on emulsions
for all of you.
ann
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Digital Imaging http://members.shaw.ca/hargravep
Nanaimo Art Gallery http://nanaimogallery.ca
Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
