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March 19, 2008

Photographic Documentation Notes

Camera Settings
A. Color Mode/Settings/Space - default SRGB (web); use Adobe RGB 1998; can change in PS
B. ISO (image sensor's threshold sensitivity to light) - very low is best (greater resolution, less noise); 100-200 recommended
C. Image Quality (size, format, bit depth) - camera raw (general) is best; then .tiff, then .jpeg; higher luminence levels are best; if .jpeg, choose largest file size, least compression
D. White Balance - best setting may be "automatic;" or maybe tungsten
E. Auto/Manual Exposure (aperture preferred setting) - measuring amount of light reflected off of item; use instant light meter or neutral gray card; if not exposure, use +/-; have friend help
F. Manual Focus - when not able to focus due to solid colors

Lighting Techniques for 2D
A. Use tripod, shutter release cable or self-timer setting; shutter speed 1/4-1/15 of a second
B. Lighting should be even
C. Use gray card or white balance card for exposure/color balance

Lighting Techniques for 3D
A. Drape seamless background paper over table(s)
B. Use single soft light source/reflectors to fill shadows
C. Experiment with placement of light/camera angle
D. Take more than one view of artworks

Posted March 19, 2008 05:16 PM

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