The ever-increasing capabilities of current digital cameras combined with the new generation of photo-quality inkjet printers can produce largeformat prints of exceptional tonal range and stunning quality. These prints are equal to, or exceed, the quality of the best fine art darkroom prints. Archival quality photo paper and highly stable inks offer image permanence approaching 100 years.
Whether you are an amateur or professional photographer, or a graphic artist, this new and affordable technology offers tremendous flexibility and creative freedom in your pursuit of the perfect print.
Fine Art Printing for Photographers provides the necessary foundation to understand and master this new technology by demonstrating how to set up the digital workflow. It guides you step by step through the process of taking your image file to an outstanding fine art print.
Using full color examples, this book explains in detail:
-Current printing techniques
-Inks, paper, and permanence
-Color management
-Fine art printing workflow
-Printer selection, installation, and fine-tuning
-Printing appplications and RIPs
-Black and white printing
-Image quality evaluation
-Presentation and portfolios
Whether you are an amateur or professional photographer, or a graphic artist, this new and affordable technology offers tremendous flexibility and creative freedom in your pursuit of the perfect print.
Fine Art Printing for Photographers provides the necessary foundation to understand and master this new technology by demonstrating how to set up the digital workflow. It guides you step by step through the process of taking your image file to an outstanding fine art print.
Using full color examples, this book explains in detail:
-Current printing techniques
-Inks, paper, and permanence
-Color management
-Fine art printing workflow
-Printer selection, installation, and fine-tuning
-Printing appplications and RIPs
-Black and white printing
-Image quality evaluation
-Presentation and portfolios