Digital Services

 

At Innovative Imaging Studio you have access to a range of digital services.

High resolution digital images taken on a Hassleblad camera

• in a custom built studio environment

High Resolution Scanning

Optimization of your photographic images

Preparation of files for publication and print

File archiving to CD and DVD

Creation of multi-media presentations for DVD, Youtube etc.

Photographic restoration

High Resolution Scanning of :

• Original artwork up to 13" x 19" (where this is not possible to capture using the Hassleblad camera setup)
• Photographic prints
• Film Positives or Negatives up to 7"x5" on 'virtual drum'
• Film Positives or Negatives up to 13"x19" on flatbed

Scanner

Our scanner is the revolutionary Imacon Progression III (a glass-free 2-in-1 transparency and reflective A3+ scanner), featuring innovative 'Flextight' scanning technology with the ability to scan film, negatives or prints, including original artwork up to 13" x 19" in size. We can scan film up to 7"x5" on the 'virtual drum' and up to 13" x 19" on the flatbed. The scanned image can then be corrected for colour, brightness and contrast to your preference, text can be added etc.

Once scanned, your images can be archived to CD, and are then preserved from damage. The files can be saved in different file sizes depending on requirements:

• Low resolution for website use - in thumbnail and enlargement sizes if required
• High resolution for finely detailed enlargements and fine art reproduction as giclée prints
• Medium resolution for storage for future medium size printed copies

Prices vary according to the type of scan and other work required, so please contact us for your personal scanning requirements.

File Archiving to CD :

• Scanned images

Whether for web use or for future reproduction or for making into a giclée print, the image is safely preserved on CD.

• Digital photographs

For archiving for your personal viewing, or for sending to family or friends, or for future printing the CD is an easily stored solution.

• Other digital files

Files archived on CD can be easily accessed for future reference.

Price of file archiving to CD depends on the size and quantity of files. Please contact us for quote.

Optimization of images for print and press

 

We will take your photographs and optimize them for print and/or display on the web. They must be handled differently to look their best on different media.

This optimization service can include colour balancing, adjustments to exposure, saturation, cleanup and removal of unwanted elements.

In the image at left you see a wedding photograph that has been optimized. Reflections in the groom's glasses were removed, the dress outline was smoothed, unwanted people were removed from the background and the image was brightened where needed. The grounds were generally cleared of distractions including fallen leaves and bare patches in the lawn.

The photograph was enlarged and printed in our studio and looks entirely natural.

We can convert to black and white if wanted. We will also prepare images for 4 colour press applications such as promotional materials, magazine and book publication. This will include liaising with the print house to ensure accurate reproduction and conversion to CMYK if required.

Contact us for full information.