Giclee Printing
Product and Copy work
Film Scanning
Portraits
Video Profiles
Please contact us with any questions or a quote for services not shown in this list.
We offer giclee printing up to 24" wide by 9 feet long. Most artists prefer a border on their work, a minimum of one inch for matting, making the effective maximum image size 22 inches. Prints can be reproduced on a variety of fine art papers, in both roll and sheet form. Samples of papers are available in our studio.
We can work from an image on film or a digital image supplied on disk. In the case of film, we will need to scan the film to produce a digital file. If you need to have a piece copied in order to be reproduced, see the section on Copy work below.
Unless you are confident that the digital file you supply is color-ready for our printer, we strongly urge you to go through the proofing process to assure the final print will be satisfactory to you. Computer screens are all different, and what you see on yours may not be what we see on ours, which are set up to work with our printers. Proofing can take time, so be prepared to give us plenty of lead time. Rush orders accepted with and added premium.
One thing to note, the pigment inks used in the Giclee process, or in any printing process, do not have the color gamut (range) that can be produced using conventional artist mediums, such as oils, acrylic and even pastels. In other words, it is rare to get an exact match to the original. By going through the proofing process, you will see what the final print will look like and approve it. The final print will be a museum-quality archival print.
PRICING
Set-up and proofing:
For a print run, whether one print or 100 prints, we charge a $25.00 set-up fee for images larger than 16 x 20 inches. This fee is waived if you go through the "hard" proof process. Hard proofing costs $50.00 per image for images larger than 16 x 20 inches tthat are taken by us. For images that you supply the fee is $95.00. For images up to that size we charge $25.00 for images we take, and $45.00 for images you supply.
In this process, we make a set of three small prints on the media you select, each with a slightly different interpretation. From that, we fine-tune the color and repeat the process until you sign off on a single proof image. Once an image is finalized, we save it and no further proofing is required. The proof process is set up to go to the media you select. Changing media after a proof is finalized may result in a different appearance.
If you wish to bypass the hard proofing, files sent to us for printing will be printed as is, but we will not be responsible for the final outcome. We also offer a "soft" proofing, in which you sit down with us at our computer and together we color correct the print on our computer screen to the way you want it. The fee for this is $75.00 per hour, billed to the quarter hour. Although we may be able to work with several prints in a short time, it is not as accurate as working with a hard proof.
Printing:
We have two printers set up in our shop. The first is an Epson 4880 using a photo black inkset. It can print up to 16 x 20 inches on coated media including glossy, luster, smooth gloss and canvas. Our larger printer, an Epson 7600 uses a matte black inkset. It can print up 24 inches by 9 feet on matte surface media including smooth, velvet, watercolor and canvas.
For prints up to 16 x 20
We offer several types of papers, in both roll and sheet form. The papers are made by or for Epson unless otherwise noted. Borders required larger than one inch will be counted in the square footage of an image. Prices are based on a per sheet basis, with the exception of the canvas paper, which is available in rolls only.
Premium Photo Paper Glossy
8.5 x 11 - $15.00
13 x 19 - $25.00
17 x 22 - $50.00
Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster
8.5 x 11 - $12.00
13 x 19 - $20.00
17 x 22 - $45.00
Exhibition Fiber Paper
8.5 x 11 - $25.00
13 x 19 - $50.00
17 x 22 - $75.00
Premium Canvas Matte - Water Resistant
17-inch wide roll only - $22.00 per square foot - minimum one-side dimension of 15 inches required
For prints up to to 24 x 108 inches
We offer four basic types of papers, in both roll and sheets. Borders required larger than one inch will be counted in the square footage of an image. Prints smaller than 160 square inches require a minimum of three prints in the order.
Premium Archival Enhanced Matte (10.3 mil thickness, bright white smooth surface)
$15.00 per square foot
Somerset Velvet for Epson (19 mil / 255 gsm, textured off-white surface, 100% cotton, acid-free)
$18.00 per square foot.
24 x 30-inch sheets (36 mil / 505 gsm) $150 per sheet
Ultrasmooth Fine Art (15 mil / 250 gsm, smooth off-white surface, 100% cotton, acid-free)
$18.00 per square foot from roll, or a 24 x 30-inch sheets (29 mil / 500 gsm) at $140 per sheet
Piezo Pro Matte Canvas (19 mil / 505 gsm, 35% cotton, 65% polyester, water resistant)
$22.00 per square foot
All images receive a spray coating to help reduce UV effect, flaking and to improve water resistance. It is highly recommended that final prints be handled using cotton gloves.
Discounts are available for large quantities after 10 prints from the same file.
About Giclee Printing
Giclee (zhee-klay) - The French word "giclée" is a feminine noun that means a spray or a spurt of liquid.
The term "giclee print" connotes an elevation in printmaking technology. Images are generated from high resolution digital scans and printed with archival quality inks onto various substrates including canvas, fine art, and photo-base paper. The giclee printing process provides better color accuracy than other means of reproduction.
Our giclee prints are created using professional Epson 4880 and Epson 7600 Professional ink-jet printer. This modern technology printer is capable of producing incredibly detailed prints for both the fine art and photographic markets. Giclee prints are sometimes mistakenly referred to as Iris prints, which are 4-Color ink-jet prints from a printer pioneered in the late 1970s by Iris Graphics.
Giclee prints are advantageous to artists who do not find it feasible to mass produce their work, but want to reproduce their art as needed, or on-demand. Once an image is digitally archived, additional reproductions can be made with minimal effort. The prohibitive up-front cost of mass production for an edition is eliminated. Archived files will not deteriorate in quality as negatives and film inherently do. Another tremendous advantage of giclee printing is that digital images can be reproduced to almost any size and onto various media, giving the artist the ability to customize prints for a specific client.
The quality of the giclee print rivals traditional silver-halide and gelatin printing processes and is commonly found in museums, art galleries, and photographic galleries.
Product Work and Flat Art Copies
Three dimension objects
Photographed on white product table or with white, gray, black seamless paper – $25.00 per item.
Additional views of the same item i.e. different angle, side or details – $5.00 per additional view
Additional lighting or background set-ups – $5.00 per change
Quantity discounts apply. Costs based on item size and medium
Multiple objects in same shot. – $40.00. Same pricing as above for extras
Styled shoots are priced on a per job basis. Please contact us for a quote
White, black, gray seamless paper available as well as basic colors. Gradients are also available in black and white and blue and white for small objects. Client may also supply preferred background material
Two dimension pieces
1 - 3 pieces at $25.00 each
4 - 6 pieces at $20.00 each
7 or more pieces at $15.00 each
For images larger that 48 inches on any side, add 50%. Location work is at the above pricing, plus a $100.00 fee. Locations outiside of Cuyahoga county are also billed mileage.
Digital capture fee (convert files to TIFF, basic toning, burn to CD) - $20.00
Prepare digital files for slides - $3.00 each
Scans can be made from negative or positive film, from 35mm up to 4 x 5 inches.
| Under 20MB | $8.00 |
| 20 - 50 MB | $10.00 |
| 50 – 100 MB | $15.00 |
| 100 – 200 MB | $20.00 |
| 200 – 300 MB | $25.00 |
| over 300 MB | $30.00 |
Color correction, image repair and other services based on $75.00/hour
Burn to CD – $5.00
FYI: An 8-bit 8 x 10-inch color scan at 300 dpi is approximately 21 MB, 11 x 14 is 40 MB. 16-bit mode doubles the size of the file.
Portrait fees are $125.00 at our studio, $175.00 on location for a 1/2 hour session. Each additional half hour is $50.00. All photos are taken digitally. Includes one 8 x 10, two 5 x 7 and four 4 x 6 prints.
We will post an on-line gallery of the images, or you can make an appointment to come to our offices to view the images.
Video profiles are a tool to assist you in promoting yourself. Most videos run three to five minutes in length but can be longer if specific scenes are required. These are useful in sending out to potential clients, or for running in kiosk presentation at a gallery event. Or, they can be posted to a web site.
A typical video profile would include an introduction by yourself, filmed in our studio. We strongly urge you to prepare a script and that has been rehearsed to reduce the time in the studio. We can help you prepare a script. The introduction is followed by scenes of you at work or a showcase of your work, with a voiceover of you discussing your art. Testimonials and endorsements are optional, but we feel they enhance the presentation. Samples available on request.
When the basic video is put together, we will need you to come in to our studio to review it for any changes, or to sign off on production.
Price listPackage A includes
• Existing videotape and/or still photos that you supply or highlights from one event that we videotape
• An introduction by you filmed in our studio
• One DVD or upload of the completed production
$500.00
Package B includes
• Existing videotape and/or still photos that you supply or highlights from one event that we videotape
• An introduction and dialogue by you filmed in our studio
• Testimonial from other professionals or satisfied clients
• One DVD or upload of the completed production
$700.00
Package C includes
• Existing videotape and/or still photos that you supply or highlights from one event that we videotape
• An introduction by you filmed in our studio
• Testimonial from other professionals or satisfied clients
• Additional video filmed on location at a second event
• One DVD or upload of the completed production
$900.00
Extras:
Each package can be complimented with additional video.
• Covert to VHS - $25.00
• Additional events that we videotape on location will be $300.00 per event.
• Additional testimonials/endorsements on location will be $250.00 each location ($200.00 if done in our studio).
• Additional video made on location to fulfill a specific, such as dance or music performance will be $250.00 for each 30 minutes.
When using scenes from your existing video, the scenes you want should be clearly indexed and numbered. This helps us locate the scenes quickly. Video that has not been indexed will be reviewed and edited by us at the rate of $75.00 per hour of editing time.
Each presentation can be customized for a specific school or destination by titling or subject introduction. Add $35.00 for each version.
We videotape using a high-quality professional digital video cameras and microphones. All editing is done in our studio and includes appropriate scene transitions and titling.
Additional VHS tapes or DVDs may be ordered for $15.00 each for the first one, $12.00 each for 2-15 tapes and $10 each for 16 or more.
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