Giclee Fine Art Prints - v2

<pre><FONT FACE="arial" SIZE="2" COLOR="#333333"><B>Watercolour and Photographic Papers</B> Our Papers are produced by Crane,Hahnemuhle,St Cuthberts and Epson and all adhere to the same standards that have made their papers favourites of demanding artists for decades. <B>Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 308gsm Watercolour</B> A smooth bright white one hundred percent rag based paper specifically designed to meet the needs of photographers or artists using digital photographic output.The heavier 308gsm paper provides the weight of an art paper with a smooth calendered surface,which picks up every detail captured in the photograph or artwork. <B>Hahnemulhe William Turner 310gsm Watecolour </B> Natural white mould made watercolour paper with one hundred percent rag content making it highly archival. A smooth surface that suits detailed work and watercolours. The printed side of this paper haas been specifically coated for excellent image sharpness and optimum colour graduation. The coating also offers a very high level of water resistance. <B>Crane Museo 365gsm Watercolour - Sheet</B> Blending Old World master craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology, Museo by Crane Paper Company is one of the finest digital fine art papers we have tested. It is made of one hundred percent cotten buffered with calcium carbonate, and contains no optical brighteners. Museo 365gsm paper has a traditional velina finish and meets the Library of Congress standards for archivability (U.S.A.) <B>Somserset Velvet Enhanced 255gsm Watercolour</B> Produced by St. Cuthberts Mill in Somerset, England this paper has a softly textured finish. The paper is one hundred percent cotton, neutral PH, and is very white in color. St. Cuthberts, owned by the Inveresk Group of Papermakers is one of the worlds largest suppliers of archival papers specifically designed for the fine art market. <B>Arches - Un Coated Watercolour</B> Mouldmade by Arjomari Papers, France. Arches paper is currently one of the most popular watercolor papers in the world. Arches is the product of five centuries of papermaking experience. It is gelatine sized, air dried and hand inspected as part of the mill's stringent quality control. Arches has the warmest white colour of any paper on this list. It's "cold press" surface also has the roughest texture of any paper on this list, which helps to hide and smooth dot dithering patterns at any resolution, while still retaining good sharpness and detail. We also carry a hot-press finish that gives an extremely smooth surface for excellent photographic detail. This paper does not currently have any archival rating. <B>Epson Enhanced Matt Photo Paper 190gsm</B> For photographers seeking a flat matte surface, EPSON Enhanced Matte Paper is the ideal choice. This bright white paper is perfect for images that do not require gloss. It yields highly saturated images, while maintaining excellent highlight and shadow detail. Designed primarily for use with UltraChrome Inks, this versatile paper can also be used with dye-based inks. Hobbyists, professional photographers and digital artists alike will find EPSON Enhanced Matte Paper a remarkable solution for any project.</FONT> </pre> <pre><FONT FACE="arial" SIZE="2" COLOR="#333333"><B>Pricelist...</B> With an ever expanding choice of fine art media to produce giclee prints on, we have searched far and wide and listened to what our clients requirements are in order to put together a product line to suit all. Our Papers are produced by some of the finest and most respected paper manufacturers around the world today. Crane,Hahnemuhle,St Cuthberts and Epson have produced wonderful papers for us to work with. All of these adhere to strict quality controls and are capable of producing prints that our clients marvel at. Prices quoted are for 'print ready files' which require no additional corrections. <B>Fredrix Water Resistant Matt Canvas 373gsm - Polyflax/Cotton</B> Includes professional stretching to 40mm custom wood frame A4 210x297 $75 A3 297x420 $120 A2 420x594 $140 A1 594x841 $300 A0 841x1198$420 1000x1000 $420 1100x1500 $590 1100x2000 $680 Print Only - no stretching A4 210x297 $35 A3 297x420 $60 A2 420x594 $90 A1 594x841 $200 A0 841x1198$300 1000x1000 $300 1100x1500 $420 1100x2000 $520 <B>Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 308gsm Watercolour Hahnemulhe William Turner 310gsm Watecolour Somserset Velvet Enhanced 255gsm Watercolour Enhanced Matt 190gsm Photo Paper 190gsm</B> (1) (5) A4 210x297 $20 $15 A3 297x420 $30 $25 A2 420x594 $55 $50 A1 594x841 $115 $105 A0 841x1198$230 $210 1000x1000 $240 $220 1100x1500 $330 $310 1100x2000 $450 $420 <B>Crane Museo 365gsm Sheet Watercolour Paper</B> A1 594x841 $150 per sheet A0 841x1198 $330 per sheet <B>Arches Smooth/Textured - Uncoated Watercolour</B> A1 570x770 $110 per sheet <B>Matt Photo Paper 190gsm</B> (1) (5) A4 210x297 $25 $20 A3 297x420 $35 $30 A2 420x594 $45 $40 A1 594x841 $75 $70 A0 841x1198$125 $115 1000x1000 $145 $130 1100x1500 $175 $165 1100x2000 $210 $200.. <B>Proofing - A4 $20 A3 $30 A2 $55</B> Prices do not include GST. All proofs remain the property of Storm Imaging. All Prices are subject to change without notice, Summer 2005.</FONT></pre> <pre>FONT FACE="arial" SIZE="2" COLOR="#333333"><B>Giclee Digital Canvas Screens</B> Highly durable pieces of contemporary furniture, digital screens are ideal for any home, office or business. Customised with your own photo or art and printed onto high grade museum quality canvas, stretched to a thick 40mm wooden frame and professionally finished with chrome hinges and feet. 3 Panels - 1500mm(w)x1500mm(h) - $1900 4 Panels - 2000mm(w)x1500mm(h) - $2400 4 Panels - 2000mm(w)x1700mm(h) - $2700 Sizes are approximate and can be adjusted to suit your requirements, delivery time is between 3-5 weeks. Delivery is not included in the price but can be arranged via our special art courier service. We can provide a quotation upon request. For any special requirements, please contact the studio on 02 9516 0466. </FONT></pre> <pre>faqtext=<FONT FACE="arial" SIZE="2" COLOR="#333333"><B>Giclee Printmaking......Some Frequently Asked Questions The Origins of Giclee Print Making ?</B> The Giclee printing (pronounced "ghee-clay") process was born in the early 1990's as rock musician Graham Nash and his associate Mac Holbert uncovered a new capability of the Iris inkjet printer called the 3047. These early machines had been developed for digital graphic proofing but it had not occurred to the manufacturer that its equipment would be adopted by artists as a digital method of fine art printing. In 1991, thanks to Mr. Nash's vision, the world's first digital fine art atelier opened its doors. Since this early beginning, the technology in equipment, media, inks and craftsmanship have advanced immeasurably. Giclee printing has many advantages over other printmaking methods. For example, each piece is individually produced allowing you to order one reproduction at a time if desired, so the artist is not obligated to finish an edition. You can order prints as needed without large up-front costs and storage problems associated with offset lithography. This allows you to test market a new idea or image. Giclee printing affords you more control of your career by giving you the ability to start self-publishing fine art reproductions in modest quantities. Artists can build inventory slowly over time in response to the market. <B>Why a Giclee Print ?</B> The benefits are numerous and varied. Versatility in subject matter and the ability to experiment. Since the initial investment in a Giclee edition is minimal, the artist can take more risks to find out what is acceptable to the market and will sell. This flexibility allows the artist more creative freedom and help prevent costly mistakes. Additionally it is becoming more and more widely acknowledged that Giclee prints offer richness, detail and depth that set them apart from traditional offset lithography. <B>Are there any limits to the size of my order ?</B> No order is too small or to large for us to handle. You may order one print at a time if you wish. We have 2 wide format printers so we can accommodate large print runs as well. All prints are subject to our tight quality control regardless of cost or quantity. <B>What is the expected life of a Giclee print ?</B> The most important fact to remember is that all color fades. As far as Giclee prints are concerned, some original watercolors and most lithographs will fade faster than a well-made Giclee. Unlike lithographs and serigraphs, Giclees have undergone extensive, third-party fade-testing. While the predicted display life depends on many variables, under typical home or office lighting , and depending on the papers used, giclees made with wide-gamut pigmented inks are estimated to last over 90 years without noticeable fade. All of our testing information comes from independent testing labs and the manufacturers of the materials we use. Storm Imaging shall not be responsible for any damage to our prints from improper handling or from exposure to extreme environmental conditions. <B>How accurate is the color?</B> The resolution and color can be brilliant and is superior to other methods of art reproduction. However, you must be aware that due to the limitations of process inks, some colors fall outside of the printable color spectrum. During the proofing process we work closely with you to achieve the look and feel in the print that is most appealing and closest to the original as possible. <B>What materials do I need to send to get started?</B> <B>You need to send us one of the following.......</B> Your Original Artwork, or send a 4x5 production quality transparency of your image. A CD or ZIP (MAC) disc containing a professional scan of your image, which will need to be saved as an Adobe RGB 1998 tiff file at 300 dpi ( at final size - including any bleed ). If sending a digital file, a reference print or photo to accompany it is recommended. When sending transparencies of your artwork it is very important to remember that we will color match to the transparency and if it does not look like the original, your print will not look like the art either. Examine each transparency carefully before sending them to us. On subsequent orders your image is stored via digital file and is ready for printing. <B>Do you offer Photography and Professional Drum Scanning ?</B> We can have a professional 4x5 inch transparency made of your original artwork and then it will be scanned with our professional drum scanner to produce a sharp and clean digital file ready for printing. Alternatively we can have your artwork scanned with the latest in digital technology. Phase One, the world's leader in professional digital capture technology - Powerphase FX. It is the world's highest resolution digital camera back with 396 million pixels, (many professional digital cameras have between 2 and 6 million pixels), no noise in any colour channels, and if needed can capture a one Gigabyte file with no interpolation. <B>I wish to order reprints, what do I do ?</B> It's as easy as this. Contact us by e-mail, or telephone. Since we will have your image on file no further set up fee will be required. Call us on +61 2 9516 0466 or email studio@giclee.com.au <B>Do you charge for delivery?</B> Delivery is not included in the price of our printing, therefore you can collect your giclee print from us or we can have it shipped to you wherever you are. We can ship all over the world via a specialist carrier which includes packaging. Please call us for a quote or email us. <B>What are payment terms?</B> We request fifty percent deposit with your order and full payment upon completion of your work. You can send a cheque, direct deposit the money or you can simply pay with your Visa, MasterCard or Bankcard. <B>What bleed do you recommend for canvas stretching ?</B> Your canvas artwork is stretched onto a thick 40mm (4cm) wooden frame. If you are sending your own image, you will need to allow a 70mm border in order to wrap the canvas around the frame. If there is part of the image you wish to keep from wrapping (e.g. a hand, face etc) we can suggest an effective option to do this and achieve the wrapped look of the canvas. You can simply have the canvas wrapped with a white edge or we can sample a colour from the image and use this as the wrapped edge.</FONT></pre> <pre>ideasatext=<FONT FACE="arial" SIZE="2" COLOR="#333333"><B>Giclee Digital Wallpaper</B> Imagine producing artwork on a commercial product that is as good as an exhibition quality print. Well now you can with Giclee Digital Wallpaper, it's guaranteed to make a lasting impression. A breakthrough for designers, architects, artists and homeowners. Giclee Digital Wallpaper allows you to create a customised, one-off wall covering from any picture, graphic, illustration, photograph or artwork. Ideal for the home, office, restaurants and hotels it will leave a lasting impression with unparalleled quality. Printed on our state of the art giclee printers using long life UV pigment inks and a tear resistant laytex reinforced nylon media. Application is with a plastic based wallpaper paste giving you the ultimate control over the postioning of your Giclee Digital Wallpaper, *leaving existing walls undamaged. Please contact us for a quote on 02 9516 0466. * Storm Imaging will not except any responsibility for installations by third parties.</FONT></pre> <pre>scanningtext=<FONT FACE="arial" SIZE="2" COLOR="#333333"><B>Our professional scanning services... Flextight Custom Drum Scans</B> Reproduction quality scanning for films from 35mm to medium format roll film to 5x4inch and reflective up to over size A4, the FlexTight Precision II scanner is your best digital solution. This high end scanner is designed to scan multiple film formats and provide perfect high repro-quality images. Artwork (flat art) up to A4 size and transparencies 35mm to 5x4. Normal Service 2 Days. Please specify colour space and format required. All prices exclude GST. Size in megabytes 15mb-25mb $20.00 25mb-50mb $40.00 50mb-80mb $65.00 80mb-95mb $90.00 100mb plus $150.00 Burning to DVD - $20.00 <B>Retouching</B> Professional retouching - $120 per hour <B>CD or DVD Duplication</B> CD upto 700mb per disc - $20.00 DVD upto 4.7GB per disc - $40.00 <B>Disclaimer</B> Whilst we take all care with material entrusted to our services liability is limited to material cost of film,print. Please back up or copy before sending. Prices subject to change without notice. </FONT></pre> <pre>filerequirementstext=<FONT FACE="arial" SIZE="2" COLOR="#333333"><B>file requirements and preparation What can I send you?</B> A digital file, 35mm-5x4inch transparency or negative or a photo print upto A4 in size. We will then scan these using our state of the art drum scanner to the required size for a sharp and detailed output. Should your digital file require resizing then we will do this with a sophisticated piece of software especially designed for the digital workflow. <B>What are acceptable files?</B> Send your digital file on a CD or DVD as an RGB Tiff file at 300dpi final size. A minimum of 220dpi is required for sharp output. We can achieve acceptable image quality with 100-200dpi but these will not be as sharp and detailed as larger files. <B>Can I send you a digital file from my own camera?</B> We accept files from all types of digital cameras including jpgs, tif and raw files. We have had great success in enlarging these files with our sophisticatd software and then outputting them on canvas or watercolour paper. <B>How do I prepare my digital files?</B> One of the most important aspects of fine art printing is the quality of the input. In order to obtain the best possible output please follow these simple instructions before sending us your file. Due to our colour managed workflow please convert your file to Adobe RGB1998. We accept all types of files but our requested file type is RGB Tiff set at 300dpi or a minimum of 220dpi. You may compress the file using LZW compression, this is a lossless compression type and will not affect the file should you need to continually re-open it. You can also save it as a high resolution jpg file and email it to us. However, you should avoid re-opening these files if possible due to jpg being a lossy compression resulting in possible degradation in the file. <B>How is my original painting made ready for high quality digital reproduction?</B> We can have your artwork scanned with the latest in digital technology. Phase One, the world's leader in professional digital capture technology - Powerphase FX. Being the world's highest resolution digital camera back with 396 million pixels, (many professional digital cameras have between 2 and 6 million pixels), can scan with no noise in any colour channels, and if needed can capture a one Gigabyte file with no interpolation. </FONT></pre> <pre>stockcanvastext=<FONT FACE="arial" SIZE="2" COLOR="#333333"><B>Artist Stretch Canvas</B> Our Canvas is produced by Fredrix and adheres to the same standards that have made it the favourite of demanding artists for centuries. <B>Fredrix Water Resistant Matt Canvas 373gsm - Polyflax/Cotton </B> Using only the finest grade cotton and poly blends woven to rigid specifications, Fredrix has been producing premium quality artist canvas since 1848. The coatings are specially formulated to enhance the unique inherent characteristics of the fibers as well as to provide a buffered neutral PH vehicle for digital printmaking. This canvas is a 20 mil poly-cotton blend. </FONT></pre>