Colour-Managed Artwork Scanning
Colour management is central to artwork digitisation when the digital file is intended to represent the appearance of the original accurately.
A controlled workflow can use colour and tone targets, calibrated equipment and documented processing. The objective is consistent, measurable reproduction rather than simply making an image look attractive on screen.
Colour-managed artwork capture
The capture method should be selected around the original object, its condition and the purpose of the digital master. Suitable material may be captured with a WideTEK 36 ART, reprographic camera system or flatbed solution, while delicate, oversized or surface-sensitive work may require a non-contact approach.
Materials and considerations
Colour targets
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Tone targets
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
ICC workflows
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Colour charts
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Reference masters
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Colour-critical artwork
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Key considerations
- Colour targets
- Tone targets
- ICC workflows
- Colour charts
- Reference masters
- Colour-critical artwork
Need an artwork scanning specification?
We can assess the size, material, condition and intended use of your artwork or visual collection and recommend an appropriate capture method and digital output.