Jason Butcher wrote > I didn't reply to Jackie's original post as I thought the information > supplied was a bit thin on the ground. Too many assumptions to make, as has > been shown in the diversity of the replies to date. Is Jackie any further > forward now that she knows a price range? No she isn't.
The questions Jackie and other commissioners should be asking are what do they specify to the photographer. That's the size, type and quality of file, RGB or CMYK, type & quality of proof, delivery method, etc etc. The cost of the kit is relative to the clients uses & the client should first ascertain what their repro criteria are, is it web or litho print, etc I think Jackie mentioned A2 - litho or inkjet? So I think that the way to go about this is: Ask 3 competent repro houses what they want Ask the designers want they want Ask the commissioned photographers to do their homework - many should be digitally aware. Ask an independent expert to advise on to suitability of digital imaging to your style of work. They could work out a set of tech specs for you to give to your photographers who can either chose to stay in the race or not (when they see the price of some kit they may opt out) And whatever budget you arrive at - Double it! Now a question from me. Does Savills perceive digital as cheaper than film? If they do then who will be funding the higher charges that the photographers will have to charge to afford the kit? I doubt that Savills will be paying more. Kind Regards Steve =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
