Photographing and Digitizing Artworks Workshop 2022

₱500.00

Learn how to photograph your artworks and digitize them for print or web!

Saturday, September 3, 2022
1:00pm – 5:00pm

Pre-registration is required as only few slots are available.
Workshop Fee is non-refundable but transferrable.

Inclusions:
1. Handouts
2. Snacks
3. Certificate of Participation

PRE-REQUISITES:

Must have knowledge in basic camera operation, preferably DSLR or mirrorless camera
Bring your own camera, any brand or model if you have one
Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop

WORKSHOP OUTLINE

Part 1
PHOTOGRAPHING ARTWORKS

1. Importance of photographing artworks
– for printing
– for internet use
2. Why not scan your artwork?
3. Is mobile phone ideal for photographing an artwork?
4. What camera to use?
– Use the right gear and settings
– Lighting
– Position your artwork and camera properly
– Watch out for reflections
– Use gray card or color checker
– Do some post-processing
5. Tips to photographing artworks

Part 2
ENHANCING AND OPTIMIZING ARTWORK IMAGES

1. Cropping
2. Enhance your image
3. Resizing your image
4. What resolution to use
– for print
– for web
5. What file format to use?
– TIFF
– Jpeg or jpg
– PNG
6. How to save files systematically
– Filenaming
7. Optimizing the image file
8. Why backing up your file is important?
9. Tips on digitizing artworks