shooting to computing
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Working Spaces 2
Shooting to Computing
Overview
Photographs are critically important, not just for the identification of objects, but also for documenting the history of the object in its original context and in its museum context.
• identification
• assessment
• documentation
• on-going care
• management, including collection management system
• conservation treatments • promotion, including web sites
Basic Photography Methods
Getting the Light Right
• direction• quality
Hands On Photography Workflow
• setting• camera and tripod• lighting• reflectors and props
Basic Photography Methods
Getting the Light Right
• direction• quality
– hard light– soft light– reflectors
Basic Photography Methods
Getting the Light Right
• direction• quality
– hard light– soft light– reflectors
Basic Photography Methods
Getting the Light Right
• direction• quality
– hard light– soft light– reflectors
Basic Photography Methods
Getting the Light Right
• direction• quality
– hard light– soft light– reflectors
Basic Photography Methods
Studio Photography – Single Spotlight & Reflector
Basic Photography Methods
Studio Photography – Single Soft Light & Reflector
Basic Photography Methods
Studio Photography – Single Soft Light & Two Reflectors
Basic Photography Methods
Studio Photography – Copy Setup for Flat Art incl. photos
Location Photography
When all is not ideal - DO NOT PANIC!
Location:Airport Warehouse - Cocos-Keeling Is.(summer, with approaching cyclone)
Highly Reflective Objects• minimise reflections• minimise light falling on camera,
photographer and items behind the camera. Use dark partition/card if available.
• use broad (even) light from both sides or if only one light is available use further away and bring in broad reflector close to other side.
Location PhotographyVisually Reflective Objects
• highly reflective object can be difficult to photograph even when done within a controlled environment such as a photographic studio.
• utilising the white sheet, mentioned previously, will minimize ‘busy’reflections from objects immediately nearby the object you are photographing. If the sheet causes some bright reflections itself then parts can be folded back or a darker cloth placed over the offending section.
• in the case of mirrors, try photograph from a much further distance with a very long lens to minimise the angle of view to keep the camera and its operator out of the reflection.
Location PhotographyVisually Reflective Objects
Digital Camera Issues
• image area• power requirements• costs and fragility
Digital Camera Issues
Operational Issues
• shooting speed
– shutter delay or shutter lag– processing and saving file
• menus• white balance• exposure
Digital Camera Issues
Operational Issues
• shooting speed
– shutter delay or shutter lag– processing and saving file
• menus• white balance• exposure
– Photographing very light or very dark coloured objects
White Envelope Kodak 18% Grey Card Black Satchel
Digital Camera Issues
Operational Issues• exposure
– Histogram
Digital Camera Issues
Quality
• shooting environment including tripod use• focus• exposure• film or resolution settings including compression settings• post production of images (image manipulation)
Image Management Workflow
Overview• selecting a tool, method and/or software application
– ACDSee– Adobe Photoshop Elements/Bridge, – Adobe Lightroom, – Adobe Photoshop/Bridge, – Google Picasa, – IDimager, – IrfanView, – iPhoto, – Microsoft Expression Media, – PaintShop Pro, – PhotoImpact, – PhotoSuite, etc. ………………………………………..
Image Management Workflow
Picassa
Image Management Workflow
ACDSee
Image Management Workflow
Photoshop Elements 4
Image Management Workflow
Photoshop Bridge
Image Management Workflow
Photoshop Lightroom
Image Management Workflow
IrfanView
Image Management Workflow
Microsoft Pro Photo Tools 2
Image Management Workflow
• selecting a tool, method and/or software application• image transfer and storage
– archiving and back-up– moving files to computer
Image BucketsImage Archive
MyImages-0001MyImages-0002…..
Image Management Workflow
• selecting a tool, method and/or software application• image transfer and storage
Image Management Workflow
• reviewing images• file naming and version control• image renaming• image metadata• basic image editing concepts• output and batch processing
Image Management Workflow
Review
Image Management Workflow
Renaming
Image Management Workflow
Image metadata
• Description
• Location
• Keywords (use a standard authority list)
• Date/Time (original image if copying)
• Creator
• Copyright
• Rating
Image Management Workflow
Image metadata
Image Management Workflow
Other things …. Colour Management
http://www.archives.gov/research/arc/adjust-monitor.html
Hands on session
• Grab your treasure
Hands on session
• and prepare to make your collections accessible!
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Before you digitise ...
What pre-digitisation activities are there?
Is the collection organised?– Describe and arrange (eg catalogue, caption, index) – Work out a system for file names
Is it in reasonable condition or are there any special needs?
– Preservation assessment and treatment– Re-house and correctly store material– Will cradles, easels or other supports be required – Consider the possible effect of photographic lights and the heat
of scanners on material …
Digitisation will impact on ...
Impact of digitisation on others?– Rights management – ownership, ©, privacy, cultural
sensitivities– Provision of appropriate access– Other projects and opportunities for collaboration– Re-use of the digitised material
How long will it take to get ready to start?
Infrastructure – storage and delivery options for digital images
Risk management – what if something goes horribly wrong?
Have back-up plans!
Who will do the work?
Are people available within the organisation?
OR
Will you need to pay someone else to do the work or provide you with advice?
What skills and competencies?
– Care and handling of collection material– Imaging/photographic vs library skills– Information Technology skills and experience– Value-added knowledge of collection material and/or
subject area
What equipment?
What’s on the market and offered locally?– Constantly changing technology– After-sales support, warranty and service agreements– Software compatibility – Use personal and professional contacts
Try before you buy (if you can)– Trial equipment and ask others what they’re using– Leasing, “consortia” deals, joint equipment purchases
Get the “best” you can afford to do what you need
What other equipment?
Don’t forget the add-ons …
• Something to drive the imaging devices
• Software and licenses
• Peripherals and accessories
• Storage
• Light-boxes, bulbs and hoods
• Furniture and furnishings