Understanding the process of how artwork is properly replicated for digital use is a technique which can be very challenging for some photographers. Luckily, Solutions for Photographing Artwork in Photoshop by Randy Hufford from PhotoshopCafe can help. This DVD contains over three and a half hours of indispensable video training. Designed within an intuitive interface for computer playback, you can quickly skip to lessons of interest and control playback for the most effective learning experience.

Randy's tutorial extends well beyond a simple set of tools and includes a 47-lesson plan on techniques such as how to accurately capture two-dimensional flat art and turn it into a usable digital file that can be printed or archived.

One thing it seems photographers struggle with is lighting. Randy breaks down the lighting techniques that are specific to lighting artwork. Learn to rake the light to cause the textures to pop on paintings while perfectly aligning and centering artwork for accurate reproduction without distortion. 

By Randy Hufford    Breaks down Process into 47 Lessons    Teaches How to Capture 2 Dimensional Art    Turn Art into Usable Digital Files    Learn Lighting Specific to Artwork    Perfectly Align and Center Artwork    Teaches Reproduction without Distortion

Randy Hufford is an artist and instructor. His deep knowledge of the entire photographic process ranges from creating, printing, mounting, and framing. Randy's keen eye and attention to detail make him one of the most informative instructors in the business. Randy is passionate about creating and selling his fine art images in galleries throughout Hawaii and the world. Randy has earned his Master of Photography and Craftsman degrees with the Professional Photographers of America, is a Digital Print Master, Photographic Artist, and has been recognized twice by Kodak, with the Kodak Photographic Excellence Award.

• Accurately reproduce artwork
• Handling and hanging art
• Lighting art
• Copy Wall and Rolling Track
• Fluorescent, HID and strobes
• Using a Zig-Align to line up the camera
• Monitor calibration
• Monitor optimization
• Lens selection
• Raking light
• Camera alignment
• Color Checker Passport
• Robin Meyers Grey Card
• Proof prints
• 5D workflow
• Hasselblad workflow
• Scan back workflow
• Color Pony
• Profiling workflow

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. how many canvas will it hold at once?

A: The Itoya Midtown Bag Large Format Artwork Carrier (14 x 21", Black/Blue) is intended for prints and artwork pieces that are flat or thinner than canvases. It would not be an ideal carrier for multiple canvases.

Q: 2. Illustration shows a VESA mount adapter, is this included?

A: No, a VESA mount adapter is not included with the purchase of the 9.SOLUTIONS Tilt Adapter. (On the bottom of the pictured image, it states "Shown with Optional Equipment;" the adapter is an optional accessory). If you would like the VESA mount adapter, the 9.SOLUTIONS VESA Mount to 5/8" Receptacle (Large), B&H # 9S9XV1024, may be purchased separately.

Q: 3. Could the double clamp be used to attach a gimbal (like the Ronin RS 2) to an extension pole? I'm weary of trusting the 1/4"x20 threaded screw to support the combined weight of the gimbal and my heavy camera.

A: It is possible to clamp a DJI Ronin S2 with an extension pole. Whether it would be sturdy enough would depend on the pole you're attaching with.

Q: 4. It appears that the only difference between this Python Clamp and the Silver Heavy-Duty Python Clamp is the handle (and the color of course), is this true?

A: The heavy duty is made with Stainless Steel the other does not specify the metal type.

Q: 5. Can the head be rotated?

A: The head of the clamp can be rotated.

Q: 6. What material is it made out of?

A: This bag is made of felt material.

Q: 7. is it a ratchet handle?

A: Yes.

Q: 8. Does it open up all the way so it lays flat?

A: No, the Start by Prat SF-36-N Soft Side Portfolio - for 24 x 36" Film or Digital Images or Artwork (Black) does not lay fully flat.

Q: 9. Does this include this the actual Lightroom 6 software?

A: No, the PhotoshopCAFE Lightroom 6 for Digital Photographers (Electronic Download) is a tutorial series with 122 video lessons covering Lightroom 6, but it does not not include the Lightroom 6 software.

Q: 10. Please provide photo and/or CAD spec rendering of the perspectives with mounting hole and clamping locations, dimensions, etc.?

A: We do not house the drawings or CAD models for the 9.SOLUTIONS Cold Shoe Clamp. Please contact 9.SOLUTIONS directly for your request. See the link below: https://bit.ly/3kucF13