Re: [MCN-L] Photography Question

[Walter Silver]

Hi Sarah,

I'd be happy to share what I know with you! I'm local (Cambridge), just retired 
from my photography position at the Peabody Essex Museum, & have in depth 
object lighting experience.  Please email off list to discuss if you like: 


Regards,

Walter 




...sent from a phone

> On Feb 2, 2016, at 4:58 PM, Sarah Gillis  wrote:
> 
> This query is for all of the photographers on the list-serv!
> 
> We are in the process of capturing new photography of some Greek vases which 
> recently underwent conservation treatment.  No matter how much we try and 
> filter it out, the reflection is very evident on these objects.  I wondered 
> if anyone has experience with this type of material in photography and had 
> any advice to capture a smooth surface, without the reflecting distractions?
> 
> 
> Thank you!
> 
> Best Regards,
> 
> Sarah L. Gillis | Assistant Registrar, Image Management
> 
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Re: [MCN-L] Photography Question Follow-Up

[Jeffrey Evans]

Good luck Sarah.  If there were any responses that were overly informative, 
maybe with studio  set up pics, could you share?  It would help.  

Jeff Evans
609.865.2562
Photographer, Manager of Visual Resources 
Princeton University Art Museum
http://artmuseum.princeton.edu


> On Feb 4, 2016, at 9:45 AM, Sarah Gillis  wrote:
> 
> Dear Group,
> 
> When I had put out the query regarding photographing Greek vases, I was not 
> prepared for the overwhelming responses I received.  I'm glad I'm not alone 
> in facing these object struggles.  Our staff photography and I would like to 
> thank everyone for their contribution and suggestions in how to best approach 
> these objects.
> 
> There is a true sense of community in this group and we are so grateful!
> 
> Thank you!
> 
> Best Regards,
> 
> Sarah L. Gillis | Assistant Registrar, Image Management
> 
> WORCESTER ART MUSEUM / www.worcesterart.org
> fifty-five salisbury street / worcester, massachusetts 01609
> direct 508.793.4427 / general 508.799.4406
> 
> 
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> Image Reproduction 
> Request
> 
> Want to own your own custom reproduction of a Worcester Art Museum 
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> RequestAPrint
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Re: [MCN-L] Photography question

[Emma Jones]

Hi Sarah
This is the advice from our multimedia department

Differing approaches can be used depending on the material the objects is made 
out of. And some materials are almost impossible to shoot without reflection.

1. A very diffuse light source.
2. Matt black walls in the studio.
3. Polarise the lens of the camera
4. Cross Polarise the light source
5. Shoot in a light tent 
http://www.fotogenic.com.au/product-photography-lighting-packages-kits/product-lighting-tent-cube/

Cheers
Emma

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Re: [MCN-L] Photography Question

[Jeffrey Evans]

hi Sarah, many solutions for this of course.  What sort of photography is this 
(meaning quality)?  Publication, or just better study/record images?  

Jeff

Jeff Evans
Photographer, Manager of Visual Resources
Princeton University Art Museum
609-865-2562
jfev...@princeton.edu

> On Feb 2, 2016, at 3:58 PM, Sarah Gillis  wrote:
> 
> This query is for all of the photographers on the list-serv!
> 
> We are in the process of capturing new photography of some Greek vases which 
> recently underwent conservation treatment.  No matter how much we try and 
> filter it out, the reflection is very evident on these objects.  I wondered 
> if anyone has experience with this type of material in photography and had 
> any advice to capture a smooth surface, without the reflecting distractions?
> 
> 
> Thank you!
> 
> Best Regards,
> 
> Sarah L. Gillis | Assistant Registrar, Image Management
> 
> WORCESTER ART MUSEUM / www.worcesterart.org
> fifty-five salisbury street / worcester, massachusetts 01609
> direct 508.793.4427 / general 508.799.4406
> 
> HASSAN HAJJAJ:  MY 
> ROCK STARS
> November 7, 2015 - March 6, 2016
> *
> Our image reproduction application is now available online!
> Image Reproduction 
> Request
> 
> Want to own your own custom reproduction of a Worcester Art Museum 
> masterpiece? Visit our partner Rudinec & Assoc. today!
> RequestAPrint
> Introducing: Zazzle! Our online museum shop where you can purchase custom 
> merchandise containing images from our permanent collection!  Check it out 
> today!
> Worcester Art Museum - Zazzle Shop
> 
> 
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Re: [MCN-L] Photography Question

[GTorres]

http://www.pixelz.com/blog/photographing-highly-reflective-products/

On Tue, Feb 2, 2016 at 2:58 PM, Sarah Gillis 
wrote:

> This query is for all of the photographers on the list-serv!
>
> We are in the process of capturing new photography of some Greek vases
> which recently underwent conservation treatment.  No matter how much we try
> and filter it out, the reflection is very evident on these objects.  I
> wondered if anyone has experience with this type of material in photography
> and had any advice to capture a smooth surface, without the reflecting
> distractions?
>
>
> Thank you!
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Sarah L. Gillis | Assistant Registrar, Image Management
>
> WORCESTER ART MUSEUM / www.worcesterart.org
> fifty-five salisbury street / worcester, massachusetts 01609
> direct 508.793.4427 / general 508.799.4406
>
> HASSAN HAJJAJ: 
> MY ROCK STARS
> November 7, 2015 - March 6, 2016
>
> *
> Our image reproduction application is now available online!
> Image Reproduction Request<
> http://www.worcesterart.org/Collection/collection_information.html>
>
> Want to own your own custom reproduction of a Worcester Art Museum
> masterpiece? Visit our partner Rudinec & Assoc. today!
> RequestAPrint
> Introducing: Zazzle! Our online museum shop where you can purchase custom
> merchandise containing images from our permanent collection!  Check it out
> today!
> Worcester Art Museum - Zazzle Shop<
> http://www.zazzle.com/worcesterartmuseum>
>
>
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Re: [MCN-L] Photography Question

[Sarah Gillis]

Publication quality.



Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Tablet


 Original message 
From: Jeffrey Evans <jfev...@princeton.edu>
Date: 2/2/2016 8:42 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: Museum Computer Network Listserv <mcn-l@mcn.edu>
Subject: Re: [MCN-L] Photography Question

hi Sarah, many solutions for this of course.  What sort of photography is this 
(meaning quality)?  Publication, or just better study/record images?

Jeff

Jeff Evans
Photographer, Manager of Visual Resources
Princeton University Art Museum
609-865-2562
jfev...@princeton.edu

> On Feb 2, 2016, at 3:58 PM, Sarah Gillis <sarahgil...@worcesterart.org> wrote:
>
> This query is for all of the photographers on the list-serv!
>
> We are in the process of capturing new photography of some Greek vases which 
> recently underwent conservation treatment.  No matter how much we try and 
> filter it out, the reflection is very evident on these objects.  I wondered 
> if anyone has experience with this type of material in photography and had 
> any advice to capture a smooth surface, without the reflecting distractions?
>
>
> Thank you!
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Sarah L. Gillis | Assistant Registrar, Image Management
>
> WORCESTER ART MUSEUM / 
> www.worcesterart.org<http://www.worcesterart.org/<http://www.worcesterart.org<http://www.worcesterart.org/>>
> fifty-five salisbury street / worcester, massachusetts 01609
> direct 508.793.4427 / general 508.799.4406
>
> HASSAN HAJJAJ: <http://www.worcesterart.org/exhibitions/hassan-hajjaj/> MY 
> ROCK STARS<http://www.worcesterart.org/exhibitions/hassan-hajjaj/>
> November 7, 2015 - March 6, 2016
> *
> Our image reproduction application is now available online!
> Image Reproduction 
> Request<http://www.worcesterart.org/Collection/collection_information.html>
>
> Want to own your own custom reproduction of a Worcester Art Museum 
> masterpiece? Visit our partner Rudinec & Assoc. today!
> RequestAPrint<http://www.requestaprint.net/worcester/index.php>
> Introducing: Zazzle! Our online museum shop where you can purchase custom 
> merchandise containing images from our permanent collection!  Check it out 
> today!
> Worcester Art Museum - Zazzle Shop<http://www.zazzle.com/worcesterartmuseum>
>
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Re: [MCN-L] Photography Question

[Jeffrey Evans]

Yeesh, it can be tough, your tackling one of tougher problems.  I think you'll 
get some good responses from MCN folks, and maybe someone nearby can pay a 
visit.   For publication quality, I really think you'll need some experienced 
professional help to, at the very least, consult with you on lighting and color 
management.  

Also, reflections can be creatively controlled with a combination of Photoshop 
use and basic lighting techniques.  Do you have a good Photoshop tech there?  


Jeff


Jeff Evans
Photographer, Manager of Visual Resources
Princeton University Art Museum
609-865-2562
jfev...@princeton.edu

> On Feb 2, 2016, at 8:50 PM, Sarah Gillis <sarahgil...@worcesterart.org> wrote:
> 
> Publication quality.
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Tablet
> 
> 
>  Original message 
> From: Jeffrey Evans <jfev...@princeton.edu>
> Date: 2/2/2016 8:42 PM (GMT-05:00)
> To: Museum Computer Network Listserv <mcn-l@mcn.edu>
> Subject: Re: [MCN-L] Photography Question
> 
> hi Sarah, many solutions for this of course.  What sort of photography is 
> this (meaning quality)?  Publication, or just better study/record images?
> 
> Jeff
> 
> Jeff Evans
> Photographer, Manager of Visual Resources
> Princeton University Art Museum
> 609-865-2562
> jfev...@princeton.edu
> 
>> On Feb 2, 2016, at 3:58 PM, Sarah Gillis <sarahgil...@worcesterart.org> 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> This query is for all of the photographers on the list-serv!
>> 
>> We are in the process of capturing new photography of some Greek vases which 
>> recently underwent conservation treatment.  No matter how much we try and 
>> filter it out, the reflection is very evident on these objects.  I wondered 
>> if anyone has experience with this type of material in photography and had 
>> any advice to capture a smooth surface, without the reflecting distractions?
>> 
>> 
>> Thank you!
>> 
>> Best Regards,
>> 
>> Sarah L. Gillis | Assistant Registrar, Image Management
>> 
>> WORCESTER ART MUSEUM / 
>> www.worcesterart.org<http://www.worcesterart.org/<http://www.worcesterart.org<http://www.worcesterart.org/>>
>> fifty-five salisbury street / worcester, massachusetts 01609
>> direct 508.793.4427 / general 508.799.4406
>> 
>> HASSAN HAJJAJ: <http://www.worcesterart.org/exhibitions/hassan-hajjaj/> MY 
>> ROCK STARS<http://www.worcesterart.org/exhibitions/hassan-hajjaj/>
>> November 7, 2015 - March 6, 2016
>> *
>> Our image reproduction application is now available online!
>> Image Reproduction 
>> Request<http://www.worcesterart.org/Collection/collection_information.html>
>> 
>> Want to own your own custom reproduction of a Worcester Art Museum 
>> masterpiece? Visit our partner Rudinec & Assoc. today!
>> RequestAPrint<http://www.requestaprint.net/worcester/index.php>
>> Introducing: Zazzle! Our online museum shop where you can purchase custom 
>> merchandise containing images from our permanent collection!  Check it out 
>> today!
>> Worcester Art Museum - Zazzle Shop<http://www.zazzle.com/worcesterartmuseum>
>> 
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